Page 1 2003 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-3 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-8 ........... 4-50 Safety Belts Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 ..........
Page 2: Canadian Owners
Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, How to Use This Manual the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath and the name ESCALADE/ESCALADE ESV are registered trademarks Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning of General Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. or others could be hurt.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-3 Rear Seat Passengers ........1-44 Power Seats ..........1-3 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children Power Lumbar ..........1-4 and Small Adults ........1-47 Heated Seats ..........1-5 Safety Belt Extender ........1-50 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-6 Child Restraints ..........1-51 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Older Children ..........1-51...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....1-76 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ..1-89 Where Are the Air Bags? .......1-78 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ....1-81 Vehicle ............1-90 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .....1-82 Restraint System Check ........1-90 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .....1-82 Checking Your Restraint Systems ....1-90...
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control. Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear Power Seats edge of the control. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 10: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar To increase support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease support, press and hold the rear of the control. Let go of the control when the lower You can increase or seatback reaches the desired level of support. decrease lumbar support You can also reshape the side wing area of the lower in an area of the lower...
Page 11 Heated Seats To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat symbol. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium and The buttons used to low and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator lights control this feature are will glow to designate the level of heat selected, three located on the front doors.
Page 12: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: Your vehicle’s front seatbacks have a recline feature which is described earlier. See Power Seats on page 1-3 . Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints The front head restraints can also be tilted forward in addition to being slid up or down. To tilt either of the front head restraints do the following: Pull the head restraint toward you until you hear a click. Then let go.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Rear Seats If you are exiting the third row seat with no assistance do the following: 1. Reach over the second Rear Seat Operation row seat and pull up on the strap loop. Then Entering or Exiting the Third Row pull the seat cushion up and push it forward.
Page 15 To operate the easy entry seat, do the following: CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 16 Heated Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seatbacks If your vehicle has this can be folded to give you more cargo space. feature, the buttons used to control this feature Folding the Seatbacks (60/40 Split are located on the back of Bench Seat) the center console.
Page 17 To fold the rear seat, do the following: 1. Make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat. 2. Pull up on the strap loop located at the rear of the seat cushion and pull the seat cushion up.
Page 18: Returning The Seats To An Upright Position
Returning the Seats to an Upright Once the seatbacks are folded down, on Escalade ESV models only, the rear seat footwell area will be Position exposed and will have to be covered by the load ﬂoor panel(s). To create a load ﬂoor, do the following: CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 19 50/50 Split Bench Seat To return the seat to the upright position, do the following: If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s) 1. On Escalade ESV models, lift the load ﬂoor panels can be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed and latch them into the seatback.
Page 20: Unfolding The Seatbacks
Unfolding the Seatbacks To return the seatbacks to the passenger position, do the following: 1. Pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and CAUTION: then pull up on the seatback or the If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move assist strap located on forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 21 Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright Position 1. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions listed previously. 2. Unlatch the seat from CAUTION: the ﬂoor by pulling up on the lever labeled 2, located on the rear If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move of the seat.
Page 22 Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seats 2. While still holding the lever 3 toward you, grasp the top of the seat and pull it toward you slightly. To remove the 50/50 split bench seat, do the following: 3. Let go of lever 3 and pull the seat completely down. 1.
Page 23 3. To unlatch the rear of the seat from the ﬂoor, pull up on the release lever labeled 2, at the rear of the seat, and lift the rear of the seat up from the ﬂoor. 4. Squeeze the release handle while pulling the seat out.
Page 24 Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 25: Bench Seat
2. Once the latches are engaged, let the seat CAUTION: drop into place. Release the lever labeled 1 and pull the A safety belt that is improperly routed, not seatback up using properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the the assist strap on the protection needed in a crash.
Page 26: Folding The Seatback
Folding the Seatback Unfolding the Seatback 1. To return the seatback to an upright position, CAUTION: pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move the seatback until forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 27: Tilting The Full Bench Seat
Tilting the Full Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: If the support rod isn’t properly engaged, the folded third row seat could come loose in a If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 28: Removing The Bench Seat
Returning the Seat to an Upright Removing the Bench Seat Position To remove the bench seat, do the following: To return the seatback to the upright position, do the 1. Open the liftgate. following: 2. Fold the seatback 1. Pull the lever (arrow) forward onto the seat on the prop rod bracket cushion by using...
Page 29 3. To unlatch the rear of 4. Pull on the release the seat from the ﬂoor, strap located in the pull up on the release lower middle of lever labeled 2 at the seat to unlatch the the rear of the seat and seat from the ﬂoor lift the rear of the and pull the seat out.
Page 30: Replacing The Bench Seat
Replacing the Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move protection needed in a crash. The person forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 31: Bucket Seats
Bucket Seats Folding the Seatbacks The seatbacks on the bucket seats may be folded If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be forward to give you more cargo space. reclined and the seats can be folded to give you more cargo room.
Page 32 2. Pull the seatback release lever upward and pull the seatback up and fold it down until it is ﬂat. Escalade lever shown, Escalade ESV lever similar. On the Escalade ESV models, you must ﬁrst remove the headrest and store it on the top of the Pull the headrest out from the seatback and slide the seat cushion as shown next.
Page 33: Returning The Seatbacks To An Upright Position
Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright To create a load ﬂoor, do the following: Position CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 34: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 35: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work . When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a it goes.
Page 36 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-30...
Page 37 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-31...
Page 38: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 39: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident –...
Page 40: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 41 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 42 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 43 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 44 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 45 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 46 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 47: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 48: Center Passenger Position
Center Passenger Position The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 49 Third Row – Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the When you sit in the center seating position in the third same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If row, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Page 50: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt Here’s how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 51 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 52 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 53: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 54 Second Row Seat Third Row Seat For the third row, remove the guide from its storage 1. For the second row, remove the guide from its clip on the side of the seatback. storage clip on the trim panel near the side of the seatback.
Page 55 Second Row Seat 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-49...
Page 56: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 57: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 58 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-47 .
Page 59: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 60 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate CAUTION: restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 61 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 62 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 63: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 64 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 65 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 66: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Even though the passenger sensing system is General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal air riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a bag if the system detects a rear-facing child...
Page 67: Top Strap
Top Strap If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you need to secure a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat, the passengers frontal Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It air bag must be off. See Passenger Sensing System can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.
Page 68 CAUTION: Each top tether anchor is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 69: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Escalade ESV: A child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second or third row. Don’t use a child restraint with a top strap in the front seat because there’s no place to anchor the top strap. Escalade ESV Third Row Bench Seat An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating...
Page 70 An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row and in the outboard passenger position in the third row for 50/50 split seats. Escalade Third Row 50/50 Split Seat Escalade Second Row Seat 1-64...
Page 71 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. for Children (LATCH System) Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachements to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C).
Page 72 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 73: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 74 There is no top strap anchor at the third row driver side seating position. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
Page 75 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 76: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Second Row Center Rear Seat Position The center seat position in the second row has a lap-shoulder belt which works the same way as the safety belt in the rear outside seat positions. For instructions on how to secure a child restraint using a lap-shoulder belt see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-67 .
Page 77 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is plate and pulling it along the belt. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 2.
Page 78: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. A rear down on the child restraint. If you’re using a seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful restraint.
Page 79 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-61 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to CAUTION: follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 80 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-74...
Page 81 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you’re using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, check to be sure the right front passenger’s frontal air bag is off before you begin to drive.
Page 82 Supplemental Restraint CAUTION: System (SRS) This part explains the frontal and side impact You can be severely injured or killed in a crash Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) or air bag if you aren’t wearing your safety belt – even if systems.
Page 83 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) Always wear your safety belt, even with frontal The side impact air bags for the driver and air bags. The driver should sit as far back as right front passenger are designed to inﬂate possible while still maintaining control of the only in moderate to severe crashes where vehicle.
Page 84: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 85 The right front passernger’s frontal air bag is in the The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-79...
Page 86 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 87: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? Side impact air bags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact air bag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags designed “threshold level.”...
Page 88: What Makes An Air Bag Inﬂate
Seat Position Sensors How Does an Air Bag Restrain? Vehicle’s with dual stage air bags are also equipped In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, with special sensors which enable the sensing system to even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or monitor the position of both the driver and passenger the instrument panel.
Page 89: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air.
Page 90 • Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s Your vehicle is equipped with electronic frontal or the right front passenger’s air bag, or the air sensors which help the sensing system distinguish bag covering on the driver’s and right front between a moderate and a more severe frontal passenger’s seatback, the bag may not work impact.
Page 91: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator – United States sensing system. The indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during the system check.
Page 92 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. CAUTION: (Continued) General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant Even though the passenger sensing system is riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal air...
Page 93 • The passenger sensing system is designed to enable a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s frontal air the seat for a period of time bag anytime the system senses that a person of adult •...
Page 94 CAUTION: (Continued) have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal air bag. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 95: Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. For up to 1 minute after the ignition key is There air bag system parts in several places around turned off and the battery is disconnected, an your vehicle.
Page 96: Restraint System Check
Adding Equipment to Your Air Restraint System Check Bag-Equipped Vehicle Checking Your Restraint Systems Is there anything I might add to the front or Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light sides of the vehicle that could keep the air and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors bags from working properly? and anchorages are working properly.
Page 97: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new CAUTION: parts.
Page 98 NOTES 1-92...
Page 99 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ....2-22 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-23 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-24 Parking Brake ..........2-27 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-28 Door Locks ............2-8 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-30 Power Door Locks ..........2-9...
Page 100 Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ..........2-44 Convenience Net ..........2-47 Glove Box ...........2-44 Cargo Cover ..........2-47 Cupholder(s) ..........2-44 Sunroof ............2-49 Center Console Storage Area ......2-45 Vehicle Personalization ........2-50 Luggage Carrier ...........2-45 Memory Seat ..........2-50 Rear Storage Area ........2-46 Rear Seat Armrest ........2-47...
Page 101: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 102: Remote Keyless Entry System
1. This device may not cause interference, and ® 2. This device must accept any interference received, In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside Service including interference that may cause undesired See Roadside Service on page 7-6 for more information. operation of the device.
Page 103: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet •...
Page 104 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your (Lock): Pressing this button once will lock all of the doors. Pressing the button again within three seconds Vehicle may cause the horn to chirp for lock conﬁrmation. Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to You can choose different feedback options for each prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 105 Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location.
Page 106: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can CAUTION: suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it.
Page 107: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To unlock the door from the outside, use the keyless entry system or the key. The power door lock switches are located on To unlock the door from the driver’s and front the inside, slide the passenger’s armrests.
Page 108: Delayed Locking
Cargo Area Door Lock Switch Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch or Your vehicle may have a the keyless entry transmitter and a door is open, power lock switch on the the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors passenger side of the until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 109: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door lock mode. Choose one of the three Locks programming options listed above before entering the program mode. To enter the program mode, do the Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock following: feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s 1.
Page 110: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature 3. Press the door lock switch once. You will hear one, two, or three chimes. The number of chimes tells The following is the list of available programming you which lock mode is currently selected. Continue options: to press the door lock switch until the number of chimes that you hear matches the number of Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is...
Page 111: Rear Door Security Locks
2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then, with You can exit the program mode any time by turning the the key in LOCK, release the turn ignition to RUN (the doors will automatically lock and signal/multifunction lever. Once you do this, the unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you doors will lock and unlock, the horn will chirp twice, are leaving the program mode).
Page 112: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection To use one of the locks, do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door 2. Move the lever forward to engage the rear door is open.
Page 113: Liftgate/Liftglass
Liftgate/Liftglass To unlock the liftgate and liftgate glass from the outside, insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the glass and liftgate. This can also be done by using either the power door locks or the remote CAUTION: keyless entry system.
Page 114: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 115: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without continuously pressing the switch. Press the top of the window switch down brieﬂy to activate the feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly.
Page 116: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash for two minutes, Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it...
Page 117: Passlock
® Testing the Alarm Passlock ® The alarm can be tested by following these steps: Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window ® ® and open the driver’s door. Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Page 118: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With your key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 119: Starting Your Engine
Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you Starting Your Engine can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). your hand.
Page 120: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), do this: If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is ignition key to START and hold it there up to designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot 15 seconds.
Page 121: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine In very cold weather, 0°F compartment, near the power steering ﬂuid (−18°C) or colder, the...
Page 122: Automatic Transmission Operation
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the CAUTION: (Continued) kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle.
Page 123 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. connect with the drive wheels. To restart when you’re DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road driving.
Page 124 Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power, but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 125: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal brake symbol, to release the parking brake. down with your right foot.
Page 126: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 127: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 128: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle control system. You have to fully apply your regular may put too much force on the parking pawl in the brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the transmission.
Page 129: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 130: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 131: Mirrors
Mirrors Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the comp/temp display on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the with OnStar , Compass and compass.
Page 132: Compass Variance
Self Dimming Mirror Operation To adjust for compass variance do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone The self dimming mirror function is turned on number on the following zone map. automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the mirror, do the following: 1.
Page 133: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration Passenger Air Bag Indicator The compass may need calibration if one of the Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag following occurs: indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If your vehicle has this feature, the mirror will display the •...
Page 134: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors If the mirrors are accidently manually folded in or you notice that the mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position, unfold and fold them at least twice using the The controls are located mirror controls. Do not unfold them manually. The on the driver’s door mirrors may not stay in place otherwise.
Page 135: Outside Heated Mirrors
Outside Heated Mirrors Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist Your vehicle may have this feature. Your vehicle may have this feature. When you press this button, a defogger warms The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of the the heated driver’s and headlamps behind you.
Page 136: Onstar System
® ® OnStar System OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with ® ® OnStar . You can upgrade or extend your OnStar service plan to meet your needs. Safe and Sound Plan •...
Page 137: Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
® Luxury and Leisure Plan OnStar Steering Wheel Controls • All Directions and Connections Plan services : If your vehicle is • Personal Concierge equipped with the steering wheel control buttons ® OnStar Personal Calling you can use them ® ®...
Page 138: Homelink Transmitter
® ® HomeLink Transmitter If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 139: Programming The Homelink
® Programming the HomeLink Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When Transmitter programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”...
Page 140 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener ® rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where Release both buttons.
Page 141: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
® Gate Operator and Canadian Using HomeLink Programming ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter on while the signal is being transmitted. signals to “time out”...
Page 142: Storage Areas
® Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Storage Areas Button Glove Box ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: To open your glove box, lift up the latch and pull the ® 1.
Page 143: Center Console Storage Area
Center Console Storage Area Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let Your vehicle has a console compartment between the them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle. bucket seats.
Page 144: Rear Storage Area
• Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate the front crossrail approximately 18 to 24 inches • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place (46 to 58 cm) rearward of the front supports. the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the rear passenger doors on ESV models).
Page 145: Rear Seat Armrest
Rear Seat Armrest Cargo Cover Your vehicle’s second row seat may have an armrest/storage compartment. CAUTION: Pull the loop at the top of the armrest out to lower the armrest. An improperly stored cargo cover could be To open the compartment, if equipped, push the button thrown about the vehicle during a collision or on the front of the armrest and pull the top open.
Page 146 Cargo Tie Downs To remove the cover from the vehicle, do the following: 1. Let the cover go all the way into the holder. Your vehicle may be 2. Then, grasping the passenger’s side cover endcap, equipped with cargo tie push the cover endcap toward the driver’s side of downs in the rear the vehicle.
Page 147: Sunroof
Sunroof The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays. If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction.
Page 148: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals, mirrors and radio presets, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback Memory Seat recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and If your vehicle has this the radio station presets to your preference.
Page 149: Easy Exit Seat
The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the can also be recalled when placing the key in the following: ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver 1.
Page 150 NOTES 2-52...
Page 151 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Charging System Light ........3-39 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Voltmeter Gage ..........3-40 Other Warning Devices ........3-7 Brake System Warning Light ......3-40 Horn .............3-7 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-42 Tilt Wheel .............3-7 Traction Off Light ..........3-42 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-8 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-43 Exterior Lamps ..........3-15...
Page 152 Section 3 Instrument Panel Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-101 Care of Your CD Changer ......3-104 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......3-102 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....3-104 DVD Distortion ..........3-102 Cleaning the Video Screen ......3-105 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-103 Diversity Antenna System ......3-105 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-103 XM™...
Page 153 NOTES...
Page 154: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 155 J. Fog Lamps Button. See Exterior Lamps on The main components of your instrument panel are the following: page 3-15 . A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-31 . K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-51 . B.
Page 156: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the top of the steering column. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 157: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column under the If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can use them to turn signal lever. warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Page 158: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 159 Turn Signal On Chime Flash-to-Pass If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic also appear in the DIC.
Page 160: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers (Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades You control the windshield wipers by turning the band before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, with the wiper symbol on it.
Page 161: Cruise Control
Rear Window Washer/Wiper Cruise Control This knob is located on the (Off): This position instrument panel to the left turns the system off. of the steering wheel. To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob to either 1 or 2. (On): This position activates the system.
Page 162 Setting Cruise Control If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. CAUTION: CAUTION: • Cruise control can be dangerous where If you leave your cruise control on when you’re you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. not using cruise, you might hit a button and go So, don’t use your cruise control on into cruise when you don’t want to.
Page 163 Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, There are two ways to go to a higher speed: disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to •...
Page 164 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. • Step lightly on the brake pedal, When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 165: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps AUTO: Turn the control to this position to put the system into automatic headlamp mode. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) will also be activated if it is light enough outside. A light near the symbol will be lit when in this mode.
Page 166: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp you leave the garage, it will take approximately switch is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp system will one minute for the automatic headlamp system to turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness change to DRL if it is light outside.
Page 167: Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps Fog Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty others to see the front of your vehicle during the conditions. Your parking lamps and/or low-beam day.
Page 168: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps The fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the The dome lamps will come on when you open a door fog lamps will come on again. and will slowly dim to off when all doors are closed. The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning turned off.
Page 169: Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition. The lamps will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in. Reading Lamps If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on.
Page 170: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA can be disabled by pressing the URPA on/off (URPA) button located near the climate control system and Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist can help you to radio. determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area, making parking easier.
Page 171: How The System Works
URPA can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider, and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect objects that are above the center of the Cadillac crest badge on the liftgate. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within operating range.
Page 172 If the URPA Display Flashes Red So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or materials such as paint or If the URPA system is not functioning properly, the the system may not work properly. If after cleaning the display will ﬂash red, indicating that there is a problem.
Page 173: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary the power outlet can cause damage not covered electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or by your warranty.
Page 174: Analog Clock
Analog Clock Climate Controls To adjust the clock, do the following: Automatic Climate Control System 1. Locate the adjustment button to the lower left corner of the clock. With this system, you can control the heating, 2. Push and hold the adjustment button to spin the cooling and ventilation in your vehicle.
Page 175 Driver’s Side Temperature Knob Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature The passenger’s side knob can be used to change the of the air coming through the system on the driver’s temperature of the air coming through the system on the side.
Page 176: Automatic Operation
Automatic Operation 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C) AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes active the system will control the inside temperature, the for the system to regulate.
Page 177: Manual Operation
(Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate (Mode): Press this button to manually change the control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and direction of the airﬂow in your vehicle; keep pressing the will be directed to the ﬂoor. This direction can be changed button until the desired mode appears on the display.
Page 178 (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, the recirculation button will glow. This is helpful when you and will be directed to the ﬂoor.
Page 179: Air Conditioning
If the driver’s and passenger’s temperature settings are On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation the same when AUTO is pressed, the temperature of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm setting and both arrows will be displayed for ﬁve air to the ﬂoor and cooler air to the instrument seconds along with the automatic air delivery mode and panel outlets.
Page 180: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or If your vehicle has this feature, the lines you see on the frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to rear window warm the glass. The rear window clear the windows of fog or moisture.
Page 181: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Rear Climate Control System Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side With this system the front or rear passengers can of your instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. control the air temperature, air ﬂow and fan speed for the rear seat passengers.
Page 182 Rear Passenger Console Control AUX: Turn the knob, located on the left side of the control panel, to this position to allow the rear seat To control the rear climate control from the rear passengers to have control over the rear climate control passenger seat position, use the rear passenger console system.
Page 183: Climate Controls Personalization
Climate Controls Personalization (Mode): Press this button to select the air delivery mode and AUTO mode. Choose AUTO if you want You can store and recall the climate control settings for the system to automatically regulate the airﬂow. temperature, air delivery mode and fan speed for See “Auto Mode”...
Page 184: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages Indicators shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this This part describes the warning lights and gages on manual’s advice.
Page 185 United States version shown, Canada similar. 3-35...
Page 186: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the already buckled.
Page 187: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 188: Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger air bag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal air bag is enabled (may inﬂate). If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirror will have a passenger air bag status indicator.
Page 189: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing The charging system light system. See your dealer for service. will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not...
Page 190: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. When your engine is not Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible running, but the ignition is problem in the electrical system.
Page 191 CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still United States Canada on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 192: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning a problem and each time the vehicle is shut off and then restarted. See Brake System Warning Light Light on page 3-40 . With the anti-lock brake Traction Off Light system, this light will come on when you start your If you have the engine and may stay on for ®...
Page 193: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission temperature gage. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working.
Page 194: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-51 for Malfunction Indicator Lamp further information. Check Engine Light If the transmission ﬂuid reaches temperatures of approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the DIC will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message Your vehicle is equipped and a chime will sound.
Page 195: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this • Light On Steady — An emission control system light on, after a while, your emission controls malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. may not work as well, your fuel economy may not Diagnosis and service may be required.
Page 196: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See You may be able to correct the emission system Gasoline Octane on page 5-4 . Poor fuel quality will malfunction by considering the following: cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 197: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical Programs emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be Some state/provincial and local governments have or considered not ready for inspection.
Page 198: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 199: Security Light
Security Light Cruise Control Light This light will come on The cruise light comes on brieﬂy when you turn the whenever you set your cruise control. See Cruise key toward START. The light will stay on until Control under Turn the engine starts.
Page 200: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 201: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) C (Personalization): This button will change personal options available on your vehicle. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel D (Select): This button resets certain functions and cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display turns off or acknowledges messages on the DIC.
Page 202: Trip Information Button
Trip Information Button • PERSONAL: XXX AVG MPH — This shows the vehicle’s average speed for the personal trip. Press the trip information button to scroll through the • PERSONAL: XXX % ANNUAL — This shows the ODOMETER, PERSONAL TRIP ON/OFF, BUSINESS ratio of personal trip miles to annual miles as a TRIP ON/OFF, HOURMETER, ANNUAL LOG and percent.
Page 203 Annual Log To reset the personal or business trip information, do the following: press and hold the select button for Press the trip information button to scroll to the annual one second while in one of the personal or business trip log.
Page 204: Fuel Information Button
Fuel Information Button Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST ECON Use the fuel information button to scroll through the appears in the display. Instant fuel economy is how range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy and many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting at the GM Oil Life System.
Page 205: Personalization Button
Personalization Button The default options for the above features were set when your vehicle left the factory. The default options You can program certain features to a preferred setting are noted in the text following, but may have been for up to two people. Press the personalization button changed from their default state since then.
Page 206: Automatic Unlocking
Automatic Unlocking Choose one of the four options and press the personalization button while your choice is displayed on Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. UNLOCKING appears in the display. To select For more information on alarm warning type see Content your personalization for automatic unlocking, press the Theft-Deterrent on page 2-18 .
Page 207 Delayed Locking DELAYED LOCKING OFF: The doors will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the If your DIC does not have this feature, you can still lock button on the keyless entry transmitter. program the delayed locking feature. See Delayed Choose one of the two options and press the Locking on page 2-10 for more information.
Page 208: Perimeter Lighting
Remote Lock Feedback SEAT POSITION RECALL ON REMOTE: The memory seat position you saved will be recalled when you Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your transmitter.
Page 209 Remote Unlock Feedback Headlamps on at Exit Press the personalization button until REMOTE Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your your personalization for the feedback you will receive personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button...
Page 210: Curb View Assist
Curb View Assist Easy Exit Driver Seat Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW Press the personalization button until EASY EXIT ASSIST appears in the display. To select your DRIVER SEAT appears in the display. To select your personalization for curb view assist, press the select personalization for seat position exit, press the button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on select button while EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT is...
Page 211: Select Button
Display Units (ENG/MET) If you accidentally choose a language that you don’t want or understand, press and hold the personalization Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS button and the trip information button at the same appears in the display. To select English or metric, time.
Page 212: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW If low oil pressure levels occur, this message will be Warning messages are displayed on the DIC to notify displayed on the DIC and a chime will sound. Stop the the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate that some action may be needed by the driver to it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been...
Page 213: Engine Coolant Hot
ENGINE COOLANT HOT BATTERY NOT CHARGING If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message If the battery is not charging during operation, this will appear in the DIC. Stop the vehicle and let the message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this engine idle in PARK (P) to allow the coolant to reach a problem could drain your battery.
Page 214: Service Brake Booster
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle has vacuum assist power brakes, this message will be displayed on the DIC when there is a The brake pedal will be harder to push and it problem with the Supplemental Brake Assist system. will take longer to stop.If you continue to drive If the message is displayed immediately after starting with this message displayed it can lead to a...
Page 215: Turn Signal On
TURN SIGNAL ON TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), this If the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly this message will appear on the display and you will hear a message may appear along with the check engine light chime.
Page 216: Transmission Hot
TRANSMISSION HOT A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down. If the transmission ﬂuid temperature becomes high, the If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures message center will display this message. on a frequent basis, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-5 for the proper transmission maintenance When the transmission enters the protection mode, you...
Page 217: Passenger Door Ajar
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR REAR ACCESS OPEN If the passenger’s door is not fully closed and the If the liftgate is open while the ignition is in RUN, this vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on message will appear on the DIC and you will hear the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 218: Traction Active
TRACTION ACTIVE STABILITY SYS ACTIVE When the traction control system has detected that any You may see the STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message on of the vehicle’s wheels are slipping, the traction the DIC. It means that an advanced computer-controlled control system will activate and this message will appear system has come on to help your vehicle continue to ®...
Page 219: Stability Sys Disabled
STABILITY SYS DISABLED CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on If a low tire pressure is detected in any of the vehicle’s ® when you press the Stabilitrak button, or when the tires, this message will appear on the DIC. Press stability control has been automatically disabled.
Page 220: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to appears on the display. Press and hold the MN button your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile until the correct minute appears on the display.
Page 221: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 222: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio DISP (Display): Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off. PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. For RDS, push this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS.
Page 223: Finding A Station
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1, favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six AM, FM2, or XM1, XM2 (USA only, if equipped). The six FM1 and six FM2, or six XM1 and six XM2 (USA display will show your selection.
Page 224 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to enhance the audio performance for different passengers in the vehicle. AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to The setting last chosen will appear on the display when increase or to decrease.
Page 225 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO 1. Turn the P-TYPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTY knob until BAL appears on the display.
Page 226: Rds Messages
3. Once the desired category is displayed, press either 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanning pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you within your chosen category. press that numbered pushbutton, the PTY you set will return.
Page 227: Radio Messages
If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF appear every three seconds. To scroll through the button to turn off the traffic announcements. message at your own speed, press the INFO button Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the repeatedly.
Page 228 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 229 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 230: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 231: Cassette Tape Messages
4 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a tape when quickly to another part of the tape. Press this pushbutton listening to the radio. Press this button to switch again to return to playing speed. The radio will play between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded.
Page 232: Playing A Compact Disc
Playing a Compact Disc CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing.
Page 233 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the previous track if the current track has been playing tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current will appear on the display.
Page 234: Compact Disc Messages
• BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a There may have been a problem while burning CD is playing. The CD will stop but remain in the player. the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a tape when listening to the radio.
Page 235: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System The DVD player will also play audio CDs. Home recorded CDs (CD-R or CD-RW formats) will not play in this DVD player. Your vehicle may have the optional Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The If an error message appears on the video screen, see RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display “DVD Messages”...
Page 236: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc (Stop): Press this button to stop the play of the DVD player. Press this button twice to return to To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side the beginning of the DVD. up into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start, (Play/Pause): Press this button to turn the DVD if the vehicle ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or...
Page 237: Dvd Messages
Ejecting a Disc Parental Control Button: This button is located on the front of the DVD console, behind the video screen, Press the eject button on the DVD player to eject near the driver of the vehicle. Press this button while a the disc.
Page 238: Video Screen
Video Screen Remote Control Buttons The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, push forward on the release latch and the screen will fold down. Adjust the screen’s position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its latched position.
Page 239 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The remote control (Display Menu): Press this button to modify the numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct video screen display characteristics. chapter, title and track number selection. (Audio): Press this button to call-up a menu that Press the button, located on the bottom left of the will operate only when a DVD is being played.
Page 240 Battery Replacement (Subtitle): Press this button to call-up a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played. The To change the batteries, do the following: format and content of this function is deﬁned by the disc 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on and is dependent of the disc.
Page 241 Headphones Battery Replacement To change the batteries, do the following: The RSE system includes two sets of wireless infrared headphones. 1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece. Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when 2.
Page 242: Stereo Rca Jacks
Stereo RCA Jacks How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on the front of the DVD console. The RCA jacks allow you to The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In connect audio and video from an auxiliary device such as some countries, the video format may be in PAL system.
Page 243 The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the Problem Recommended Action vehicle speakers by using the radio. The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the No power. The ignition might not be in on or accessory. radio if the RSE system power is on.
Page 244 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action The disc was ejected, but The disc is being stored in The remote control does Point the remote control it was pulled back into the the DVD player. Press the not work. directly at the infrared DVD player.
Page 245 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is Press the SRCE button to Sometimes the wireless This could be caused by running but there is no change from the DVD headphone audio cuts out interference from cellular picture or sound. player mode to the or buzzes.
Page 246: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System The display screen is located in the center of the instrument panel. There are “hard” buttons and a touch sensitive screen. Your vehicle may be equipped with an AM-FM radio navigation radio system that includes digital sound processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS) with program “type”...
Page 247: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Rear Seat Audio Controls This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, or XM™ (48 contiguous US states, if equipped) depending on your vehicles options. In the event that the front seat passengers are listening to any of these remote sources the rear seat passengers can only listen to the remote source being used by the front seat passengers...
Page 248 PROG (Program): The front passengers must be (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease listening to something different for each of these volume. The left knob controls the left headphone and functions to work: the right knob controls the right headphone. •...
Page 249: Cd Changer
CD Changer To load a CD, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will blink amber. 2. Select a position by pressing the desired numbered button with the amber blinking light. If a button is not pressed within ﬁve seconds, the changer will go to the lowest available position.
Page 250 To eject a single CD, perform the following CD Functions steps: 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the 1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). The previous track if the current track has been playing buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber. for less than eight seconds.
Page 251: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Compact Disc Changer Errors 6 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL will appear on the radio display, which will randomly play CHK CD (Check): If this message appears on the all of the loaded CDs.
Page 252: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls SOURCE : Press this button to select AM, FM1 or FM2, XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped), or a You can control certain radio functions using the buttons cassette tape or CD. The cassette or CD must be loaded on your steering wheel.
Page 253: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their especially at night.
Page 254: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
When cleaning the cassette tape player with the Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut tape is in good condition before you have your tape tape detection feature on your radio may recognize it as player serviced.
Page 255: Cleaning The Video Screen
Cleaning the Video Screen If you choose to add an aftermarket cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth lines for the AM-FM antennas or place the cellular and gently wipe the video screen.
Page 256 NOTES 3-106...
Page 257 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-34 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 City Driving ..........4-37 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-38 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-40 Braking ............4-6 Highway Hypnosis ........4-41 Road Sensing Suspension .......4-9...
Page 258: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving Your Vehicle task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even Defensive Driving cause a collision, with resulting injury.
Page 259 Police records show that almost half of all motor According to the American Medical Association, a vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce these deaths are the result of someone who was (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a drinking and driving.
Page 260 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC would be close to 0.12 percent.
Page 261: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle CAUTION: You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. the places where the tires meet the road.
Page 262: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops.
Page 263 Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 264: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need faster than any driver could. The computer is to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 265: Supplemental Brake Assist System
Supplemental Brake Assist System If your supplemental brake assist system runs every time you apply and release the brake pedal or you notice If your vehicle has vacuum assist power brakes, it is also that the brake pedal has suddenly become much equipped with a supplemental brake assist system harder to push and the vehicle takes longer to stop, you that supplies additional vacuum to the vacuum brake...
Page 266: Stabilitrak System
® Stabilitrak System If this is the case, your vehicle does not need servicing. You will need to turn the vehicle off and then restart ® ® it to initialize Stabilitrak . If either message appears on Your vehicle is equipped with Stabilitrak , which the Driver Information Center (DIC), and your vehicle combines antilock brake, traction and stability control...
Page 267 ® ® Stabilitrak and part of the When the Stabilitrak system has been turned off you traction control system can may still hear system noises as a result of the be turned off or back on brake-traction control coming on. by pressing the It is recommended to leave the system on for normal ®...
Page 268: Traction Control Operation
Traction Control Operation If the brake-traction control system activates constantly or if the brakes have heated up due to high speed The traction control system is part of the braking, the brake-traction control will be automatically ® Stabilitrak system. Traction control limits wheel spin by disabled.
Page 269: Steering
Steering If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system activates, the STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will appear on the Driver Information Center and the cruise Power Steering control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to use cruise again, you may If you lose power steering assist because the engine re-engage the cruise control.
Page 270: Steering In Emergencies
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front which the curve is banked, and your speed.
Page 271: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 272: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a one thing, following too closely reduces your area two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, of vision, especially if you’re following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then vehicle.
Page 273: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough when the three control systems (brakes, steering and ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires...
Page 274: Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want Vehicle Off Paved Roads the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready This off-road guide is for vehicles that have all-wheel for a second skid if it occurs.
Page 275 Before You Go Off-Roading Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have some deﬁnite hazards. The greatest of these is There are some things to do before you go out. For the terrain itself. example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance “Off-roading”...
Page 276 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road CAUTION: (Continued) Driving There are some important things to remember about • Unsecured cargo on the load ﬂoor can be how to load your vehicle. tossed about when driving over rough • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and terrain.
Page 277: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 278: Scanning The Terrain
Scanning the Terrain Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep of terrain.
Page 279 Driving on Off-Road Hills When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill.
Page 280: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill • What’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and walk When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one the hill if you don’t know. It’s the smart way to of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend ﬁnd out.
Page 281 CAUTION: CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep hills can be Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed dangerous. You could lose traction, slide can cause an accident. There could be a sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another seriously injured or killed.
Page 282 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is are about to stall, when going up a hill. about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? •...
Page 283: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain Heavy braking when going down a hill can vehicle control? cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious •...
Page 284: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to Yes! These are important because if you ignore decide whether to try to drive across the incline.
Page 285: Stalling On An Incline
For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully What if I’m driving across an incline that’s not whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start the trail goes across the incline doesn’t mean you to slide downhill.
Page 286 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to use a low gear when you’re in mud — the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
Page 287: Driving In Water
If the water isn’t too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your CAUTION: vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you’ll never be able to start your engine.
Page 288: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. Theses substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 289 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several • Drive defensively. seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When • Don’t drink and drive. you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with •...
Page 290: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 291 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 292: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 293: Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips City Driving • Turn on your low-beam headlamps – not just your parking lamps – to help make you more visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle.
Page 294: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 295 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in same speed most of the other drivers are driving. your “blind”...
Page 296: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? must start when you’re not fresh — such as after a day’s •...
Page 297: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Then here are some tips: • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a Is there actually such a condition as “highway comfortably cool interior. hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? • Keep your eyes moving.
Page 298: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4-18 for information about driving off-road.
Page 299: Winter Driving
Winter Driving CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 300: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 301 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. See ® Stabilitrak System on page 4-10 and “Rocking Your Vehicle”...
Page 302 Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: • Turn on your hazard ﬂashers. • Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. •...
Page 303 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 304: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will For information about using tire chains on your need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your...
Page 305: Using The Recovery Hooks
Using the Recovery Hooks CAUTION: Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you’re stuck These hooks, when used, are under a lot of off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you force.
Page 306: Towing
Towing Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle Towing Your Vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if towing are known as “dinghy towing”...
Page 307: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline.
Page 308 Using heavier suspension components to get added There’s also important loading information for off-road durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your driving in this manual. See “Loading Your Vehicle dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. for Off-Road Driving”...
Page 309: Automatic Level Control
Automatic Level Control Trailer Recommendations The automatic level control rear suspension comes as a You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo part of the Road Sensing Suspension. See Road Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of Sensing Suspension on page 4-9 .
Page 310: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for CAUTION: important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 311: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer • Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) If you do, here are some important points: and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your •...
Page 312 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent The tow/haul feature assists when pulling a heavy trailer of the vehicle’s Gross Combination Weight Rating or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the tow/haul (GCWR).
Page 313: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? model and options. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required...
Page 314: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 315: Safety Chains
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into for cold tires.
Page 316 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 317: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 318: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift CAUTION: down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You really should not park your vehicle, with a You can tow in DRIVE (D).
Page 319 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 320: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red: Battery Feed •...
Page 321 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Engine Fan Noise .........5-36 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-36 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-38 Vehicle ............5-4 Brakes ............5-39 Battery ............5-43 Fuel ..............5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-44 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5...
Page 322 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ..............5-66 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-99 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ........5-67 Finish Damage ...........5-100 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-68 Underbody Maintenance .......5-100 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-69 Chemical Paint Spotting .......5-100 Buying New Tires .........5-70 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-100 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-71...
Page 323: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs.
Page 324: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Gasoline Octane CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle has the 5.3L engine (VIN Code T), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy other fasteners.
Page 325: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by the American Automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better speciﬁcations.
Page 326: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline are now required to contain additives that will help whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 327: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor is highly ﬂammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, ﬂames and smoking materials away from fuel. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 328 CAUTION: If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 329: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly CAUTION: installed.
Page 330: The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to CAUTION: the lower left of the steering wheel. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 331 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release, located near the center of the grill. 3. Lift the hood. 5-11...
Page 332: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6000 H.O. engine (5300 similar), you will see: 5-12...
Page 333 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Jump Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19 . Starting on page 5-44 . B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-30 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap page 5-44 .
Page 334: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or your engine oil level right away.
Page 335: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil The engine oil ﬁll cap is located on the valve cover If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip on the passenger’s side of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one of the vehicle.
Page 336: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identiﬁed by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
Page 337: Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Additives As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils should look for and use only oils which have the API with the starburst symbol are all you will need for Starburst symbol and which are also identiﬁed as good performance and engine protection.
Page 338: What To Do With Used Oil
However, your engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at To reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message, see “GM least once a year and at this time the system must Oil Life System” under DIC Operation and Displays be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people on page 3-51 for vehicles equipped with the DIC, or do who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and the following:...
Page 339: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect Locate the ﬁlter change indicator. When the change See Engine Compartment indicator turns black or is in the red/orange “change” Overview on page 5-12 for zone, replace the ﬁlter and reset the indicator. To location of engine air inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the cleaner/ﬁlter and change...
Page 340 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it isn’t there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off.
Page 341: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 342: Checking The Fluid Level
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F The transmission dipstick (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle handle with the graphic is in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage located at the rear of...
Page 343: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-18 . Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 344: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that ® you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant. ® If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® the system, premature engine, heater core or DEX-COOL engine coolant.
Page 345 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage warranty.
Page 346: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant CAUTION: The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the Turning the surge tank pressure cap when passenger’s side of the the engine and radiator are hot can allow vehicle. steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 347: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank , but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 348: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-43 . In addition, you will ﬁnd a LOW COOLANT, ENGINE COOLANT HOT, ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in the DIC on the instrument panel.
Page 349: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can CAUTION: be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index for Steam from an overheated engine can burn information on driving to a safe place in an you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 350: Cooling System
Cooling System If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what 1. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan you’ll see: speed and open the window as necessary.
Page 351 The coolant level should If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. be at or above the FULL The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle COLD mark. If it isn’t, speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal you may have a leak at the down.
Page 352: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant CAUTION: (Continued) Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if Never turn the cap when the cooling system, coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 353 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. CAUTION: Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or CAUTION: some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 354 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap remove it. when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 355 3. Then ﬁll the coolant surge tank with the proper 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 356: Engine Fan Noise
This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages. You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine.
Page 357 When to Check Power Steering Fluid Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or remove the cap again and look at the ﬂuid level on the you hear an unusual noise.
Page 358: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be Water can cause the solution to freeze and operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 359: Brakes
Brakes CAUTION: Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 If you have too much brake ﬂuid, it can spill on brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on the engine. The ﬂuid will burn if the engine is page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir.
Page 360: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid What to Add You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-18 .
Page 361: Brake Wear
Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake CAUTION: system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your The brake wear warning sound means that brake system can damage brake system soon your brakes won’t work well.
Page 362: Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in parts have to be of top quality and work well together if pedal travel.
Page 363: Battery
Battery CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ® ACDelco battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas ® original battery’s label.
Page 364: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it vehicle.
Page 365 Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly The remote positive (+) damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by terminal is located under a your warranty. red plastic cover near the engine accessory drive 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug bracket.
Page 366 The remote negative (−) terminal is located on the CAUTION: (Continued) engine accessory drive bracket and is Be sure the battery has enough water. You marked GND. ® don’t need to add water to the ACDelco battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has ﬁller caps, be sure the right amount of ﬂuid is there.
Page 367 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it CAUTION: to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote Fans or other moving engine parts can injure positive (+) terminal you badly. Keep your hands away from moving if the vehicle has one.
Page 368 8. Now connect the black 9. Connect the other end negative (−) cable to of the negative (−) the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches terminal of the good (45 cm) away from battery. Use a remote the dead battery, but negative (−) terminal not near engine if the vehicle has...
Page 369 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 370: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance I nspections on page 6-16 .
Page 371: Rear Axle
Rear Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check Lubricant The proper level is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how only enough ﬂuid to reach the proper level.
Page 372: Front Axle
Front Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check and Change Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 373: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming Notice: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: • The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft.
Page 374: Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming The headlamp aiming devices are under the hood near the headlamps. Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is lined up with zero. Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the If you believe your headlamps need horizontal vertical aim.
Page 375: Headlamp Vertical Aiming
Headlamp Vertical Aiming 3. At the wall or other ﬂat surface, measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from Step 2 and draw or tape a horizontal line the width of Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performed the vehicle. before making any adjustments to the vertical aim.
Page 376 4. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (V) until the piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. headlamp not being aimed. This should allow only The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned the beam of light from the headlamp being at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.
Page 377: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-64 for the proper type of bulbs to use. CAUTION: For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. High Intensity Discharge (HID) You or others could be injured.
Page 378: Headlamps
Headlamps 1. Open the hood of the vehicle. 2. Pry up the eight fastener plugs on the radiator cover and pull the fasteners out. 3. Lift off the radiator cover. A. Low-Beam Headlamp (HID) B. Daytime Running Lamp C. Sidemarker Lamp D.
Page 379 4. Pull the top left or right corner of the grill out so the 5. Remove the horizontal pin from the headlamp clips release. This will give you the needed assembly by lifting the end of the pin upward clearance for removing the headlamp assembly. until it unsnaps and then pulling it toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 380 9. Remove the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap of the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly. 10. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and remove it with the old bulb from the headlamp 6. Remove the vertical pin from the headlamp assembly. assembly by turning the end of the pin away from you until it unsnaps and then pulling it upward.
Page 381 16. Place the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle, being sure to align the lower locator tab with the pocket on the vehicle (see arrow). Push the headlamp assembly straight in and then down into position. 17. Install the two pins and snap the ends into their locked position.
Page 382: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described previously. Daytime Running Lamps 2. Remove the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap for the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly. 3. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly.
Page 383: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws (CHMSL) from the lamp assembly. It is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit. Taillamps A. Turn Signal-Taillamp B. Stop-Taillamp C. Back-up Lamp D. Sidemarker Lamp 2.
Page 384: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs 4. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Low-Beam Headlamps (HID) High-Beam Headlamps 9005 or 9005 LL Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3157AK Stop Lamp/Taillamp 3157K Side Marker Lamp Rear Turn Lamp...
Page 385: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See Wiper Blade Check under At Least Twice a Year on page 6-12 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 386: Tires
Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details. could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure.
Page 387: Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure
Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air (overinﬂation), you can get the following: The Certiﬁcation/Tire label, which is on the rear edge of • Unusual wear the driver’s door, shows the correct inﬂation pressures • Bad handling for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 388: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,500 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-69 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-73 for more information.
Page 389: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to check the treadwear which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts indicators, which will become loose after a time.
Page 390: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcations (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 391: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches CAUTION: (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after grades, they must also conform to federal safety...
Page 392: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Traction – AA, A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inﬂated and not The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, overloaded. Excessive speed, underinﬂation, or B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability excessive loading, either separately or in combination, to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 393: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 394: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without or how far it’s been driven. It could fail the proper amount of clearance can cause suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 395: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 396: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 397: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Escalade (Rear Access Panel) Escalade ESV A. Tool Kit with Jack C. Wing Nut Holding A. Bottle Jack E. Removable Tray Tools and Gloves Tire Blocks B. Wheel Blocks F. Retaining Hook B. Retaining Bracket D.
Page 398 For Escalade, the equipment is located behind the left trim panel in the rear of the vehicle. Unlatch the release lever to open the trim panel door. Skip the ﬁrst step and follow the last three. For Escalade ESV, the equipment you’ll need is under the storage tray in the left trim panel.
Page 399 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown. Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft (E).
Page 400 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you to the Spare Tire pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the spare tire. the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle.
Page 401 1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen gently prying the cap out. the wheel nuts.
Page 402 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly Jack Positions (overall view) positioned can damage the vehicle and even...
Page 403 Rear Tire Flat: If the ﬂat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C) and both jack handle extensions (D). Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions. Attach the jack handle to the jack.
Page 404 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the CAUTION: ﬂat tire. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 405 6. After mounting the spare, put the wheel CAUTION: nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened Tighten each wheel nut wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose by hand.
Page 406 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 407 2. Tilt the retainer (D) 4. Insert the hoist end (F) downward and through through the hole (G) in the wheel opening. the rear bumper and Make sure the retainer into the hoist shaft. is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.
Page 408 To store the tools, follow these procedures: For Escalade, do the following: 1. Put the tool kit, with the jack tools and gloves, in the tool bag and place in the retaining clip above the jack. 2. Tighten down with the wing nut. 3.
Page 409 4. Use the retaining clip to fasten the tool kit on the stud in the storage compartment in the rear left trim panel and turn the wing nut clockwise to secure. 5. Return the storage tray. Escalade ESV A. Bottle Jack F.
Page 410: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following: Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle.
Page 411 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with blocks, separating them so that the jack is Step 5 of “Removing the Spare Tire and Tools” balanced securely.
Page 412 11. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out...
Page 413: Spare Tire
Spare Tire 13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inﬂated spare tire. wheel opening. Pull the A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its tire out from under inﬂation pressure regularly.
Page 414: Appearance Care
Appearance Care They can all be hazardous – some more than others – and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a can.
Page 415: Cleaning Leather
Cleaning Leather Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or • saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let Clean up stains as soon as you can —...
Page 416: Cleaning Wood Panels
Cleaning Wood Panels Care of Safety Belts Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use Keep belts clean and dry. mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. CAUTION: Cleaning the Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 417: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Vehicle Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 418 Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a and Wiper Blades period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield whenever possible.
Page 419: Cleaning Tires
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Cleaning Tires Wheels To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or Notice: When applying a tire dressing, always take chrome-plated wheels. care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with vehicle.
Page 420: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Page 421 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) (cont’d) Description Usage Description Usage White Sidewall Tire Removes soil and black Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine Low Cleaner marks from whitewalls. protects in one easy step, Gloss no wiping necessary. Cleans vinyl tops, Vinyl Cleaner upholstery and Medium foaming...
Page 422: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label located in the glove box. It’s very Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: • your VIN, • the model designation, •...
Page 423: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Windshield Wiper Fuses If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal that you can get along without –...
Page 424 Fuses Usage Truck Body Controller TBC ACCY Accessory IGN 3 Ignition, Heated Seats Four-Wheel Drive System HTR A/C Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay LOCK (Lock Function) Inside Rearview Mirror, HVAC 1 Climate Control System Driver’s Door Harness L DOOR Connection CRUISE Cruise Control...
Page 425 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Power Door Lock Relay BODY Harness Connector DRIVER UNLOCK (Driver’s Door Unlock Driver Door Module Function) Rear Cargo Area Power IGN 0 PCM, TCM AUX PWR 2 Outlets TBC IGN 0 Truck Body Controller LOCKS Power Door Lock System Vehicle and Trailer High VEH CHMSL Rear Electronic Climate...
Page 426: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Device Usage The center instrument panel utility block is located Special Equipment Option underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring steering column. UPFIT Upﬁtter (Not Used) Ride Control Harness SL RIDE Connection HDLR 2...
Page 427: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out.
Page 428 5-108...
Page 429 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2. Fuses Usage *2 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1. Anti-Lock Brakes *3 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. VSES/ECAS Vehicle Stability *4 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. IGN A Ignition Power *5 —...
Page 430 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage SUNROOF Sunroof F/PMP Fuel Pump (Relay) SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps Back-up Lamps, Automatic B/U LP Transmission Shift Lock Vent Solenoid Control System Canister/Quadrasteer Module Power RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger RR HVAC Rear Climate Control HDLP-HI Headlamp High Beam Relay Auxiliary Power Outlet —...
Page 431 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Instrument Panel LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right IPC/DIC Cluster/Driver Information FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay Center FOG LP Fog Lamps HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller HORN Horn Relay CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter Windshield and Rear Window HI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-Right W/S WASH Washer Pump Relay...
Page 432: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-18 for more information. See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap VORTEC™...
Page 433: Wheels And Tires
Capacities Application English Metric After reﬁll, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the ﬂuid is within the proper operating range. See Engine Oil on page 5-14 . Fuel Tank Capacity 26.0 gallons 98.0 L Escalade 31.0 gallons 117.0 L Escalade ESV...
Page 434: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer.
Page 435 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-13 Introduction ...........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-16 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering and Suspension Inspection ....6-16 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-16 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Fuel System Inspection ........6-16 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Engine Cooling System Inspection ....6-17...
Page 436: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Page 437: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11 . This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 438: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 439: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after Change engine oil and ﬁlter as indicated by the GM 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever life of this vehicle.
Page 440 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your for leaking.
Page 441 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 442 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals conditions: for leaking.
Page 443 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 444 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as changed your automatic transmission ﬂuid, change needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter.
Page 445: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38 for further help ensure the safety, dependability and emission details.
Page 446: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Spare Tire Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inﬂation check of Restraint System Check the spare tire determines that the spare is inﬂated to the correct tire inﬂation pressure, make sure that Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your the spare tire is stored securely.
Page 447: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Key Lock Cylinders Service CAUTION: Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant speciﬁed in Part D. When you are doing this check, the vehicle Body Lubrication Service could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured.
Page 448: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying Control System Check the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
Page 449: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Transmission Park (P) Mechanism parking brake. Check • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from CAUTION:...
Page 450: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 451: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the chaﬁng, etc.
Page 452: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada System Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part 993294, or equivalent). number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your ®...
Page 453 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Propshaft Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Spline or Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant Points Canada 10953474, or equivalent). One-Piece (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part Propshaft Canada 10953511) or lubricant Weatherstrip...
Page 454: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 455 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-21...
Page 456 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-22...
Page 457 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Users ............7-4 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 458: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to the windshield.) your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 459: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 460: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or P.O. Box 33169 speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Detroit, MI 48232-5169 Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer 1-800-458-8006 Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with 1-800-833-2622 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622).
Page 461: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Overseas – Customer Assistance GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to Caribbean Islands/Countries qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin $1,000 toward aftermarket Islands) –...
Page 462: Roadside Service
Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an Privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout your Cadillac auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac Warranty Period – 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km). owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac...
Page 463: Roadside Service Availability
Cadillac has 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating Cadillac installed special telecommunication devices called Text dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have Telephone (TTY) in the Roadside Service Center.
Page 464: Plan Ahead When Possible
Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Cadillac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 465: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight Courtesy Transportation is available during the warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 466: Reporting Safety Defects
Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write: To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Cadillac Customer Assistance Center the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 33169 NHTSA, U.S.
Page 467: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Service Bulletins Information Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars Service Manuals and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General...
Page 468: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 469 Appearance Care (cont.) Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-97 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-23 Finish Damage .......... 5-100 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-38 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-99 Additional Program Information ......7-9 Underbody Maintenance ......5-100 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....
Page 470 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ......... 1-10 Bench Seat ............ 1-19 Body Lubrication Service ........6-13 Brake Adjustment ..........5-42 Cadillac Owner Privileges™ ....... 7-6 Brake Fluid ............ 5-39 California Fuel ..........5-5 Brake Pedal, Throttle ........2-22 Canada – Customer Assistance ......7-4 Brake Pedal Travel .........
Page 471 Care of (cont.) Check ............3-44 Your CD and DVD Player ......3-104 Engine Light ..........3-44 Your CD Changer ........3-104 Chemical Paint Spotting ......... 5-100 Your CDs and DVDs ........3-104 Child Restraints ..........1-57 Cargo Area Door Lock Switch ......2-10 Child Restraint Systems .......
Page 472 Cleaning the Speaker Covers ......5-96 Convenience Net ..........2-47 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ... 5-95 Coolant ............3-43 Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Engine Temperature Gage ......3-43 Blades ............5-98 Heater, Engine ..........2-23 Cleaning Tires ..........
Page 473 Driving Uphill ..........4-24 Driving with a Trailer ........4-60 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-17 Driving ............4-32 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 At Night ............. 4-32 Defogging and Defrosting ......... 3-30 City ............4-37 Delayed Locking ..........2-10 Defensive ............. 4-2 Diversity Antenna System .......
Page 474 Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance ..........6-5 Filter ............. 5-19 Engine Oil Level Check ........6-11 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-19 ENGINE OVERHEATED ........3-63 Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™) ..... 3-75 Engine ............5-19 Finding a Station ..........3-73 Air Cleaner/Filter .........
Page 475 Fuel (cont.) Gasoline (cont.) Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..... 5-9 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ..2-43 Filling Your Tank ........... 5-7 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving ....4-21 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-6 Glove Box ............. 2-44 Gage ............
Page 476 Hitches ............4-59 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..... 4-55 HomeLink Transmitter, Programming ....2-41 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ......4-45 ® HomeLink Transmitter ........2-40 Ignition Positions ..........2-20 Hood ............5-10 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...... 6-14 Checking Things Under ........
Page 477 Light (cont.) Cruise Control ..........3-49 Key Lock Cylinders Service ......6-13 Low Fuel Warning ........3-50 KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW ......3-67 Malfunction Indicator ........3-44 Keyless Entry System ........2-4 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ....3-38 Keys ............... 2-3 Safety Belt Reminder ........
Page 478 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..... 4-63 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ..5-114 Making Turns ..........4-61 Maintenance Schedule ........6-11 Malfunction Indicator Light ........ 3-44 At Each Fuel Fill ......... 6-11 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ....2-6 At Least Once a Month ........
Page 479 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..5-28 Overseas – Customer Assistance ......7-5 Odometer ............3-36 Owners, Canadian ..........ii Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-15 Owner’s Information ........7-12 OIL LIFE RESET ..........3-62 OIL PRESSURE LOW ........3-62 Oil ..............5-14 Engine ............
Page 480 Passenger Sensing System ......1-85 Passing ..........4-16, 4-61 ® Radio Data System (RDS) ....... 3-71 Passlock ..........2-19, ii Radio Messages ..........3-77 Personalization Button ........3-55 Radios ............3-70 Personalization, Climate Controls ...... 3-33 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-103 Plan Ahead When Possible ........
Page 481 Rear Seat Armrest .......... 2-47 Replacing the Bench Seat ........ 1-24 Rear Seat Audio Controls ......... 3-97 Reporting Safety Defects ......... 7-10 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........3-97 Canadian Government ........7-10 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....... 3-85 General Motors ........... 7-10 Rear Seat Operation .........
Page 482 Seats (cont.) Memory ............. 2-50 Safety Belt ............. 3-36 Power Lumbar ..........1-4 Reminder Light ..........3-36 Power Seats ..........1-3 Safety Belts ........... 5-96 Rear Seat Operation ........1-8 Care of ............5-96 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-6 Center Passenger Position ......1-42 Second Row –...
Page 483 Service (cont.) Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....... 3-102 Engine Soon Light ........3-44 Steering ............4-13 Publications Ordering Information ....7-11 Stereo RCA Jacks .......... 3-92 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ....... 3-76 Storage Areas ..........2-45 Setting Preset Stations ........3-73 Center Console Storage Area ......
Page 484 Tires (cont.) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ....2-23 Tachometer ............ 3-36 Top Strap Anchor Location ....... 1-63 Taillamps ............5-63 Top Strap ............1-61 Temperature and Compass Display ....2-33 Torque Lock ........... 2-30 Testing the Alarm ..........2-19 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ....
Page 485 Transmission ..........5-21 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-21 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-102 Temperature Gage ........3-43 Number (VIN) ..........5-102 Transportation Options ........7-8 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....5-102 Traveling to Remote Areas ....... 4-21 Vehicle Personalization ........2-50 Trip Information Button ........3-52 Memory Seat ..........
Page 486 Warnings (cont.) Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-60 Other Warning Devices ........3-7 Why Safety Belts Work ........1-29 Safety and Symbols ......... iii Windows ............2-16 Vehicle Damage ..........iv Power ............2-17 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-97 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ....

Cadillac Escalade 2003 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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