Page 1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 7 Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
Page 2: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual
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Page 5: How To Use This Manual
How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
Page 6: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 7 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...
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Page 9: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here are Questions Many People Ask About...
Page 10: Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Manual Lumbar Support The lumbar control is located on the side of each front seatback closest to the door.
Page 11: Memory Seat And Mirrors
If a failure in the power supply system occurs, the power seats can be manually adjusted by inserting the crank handle into the slot located below the seat cushion, as shown in the above illustration. Turn the crank handle clockwise until you’ve reached your desired seating position.
Page 12: Reclining Front Seatbacks
If your vehicle is in PARK (P), you can recall mirror and seating positions by pressing and holding one of the three memory buttons. This will adjust the seat and mirrors to where you have previously programmed them. Seat and mirror movement is immediately stopped if the memory button is released or if a seat or mirror control is moved.
Page 13 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: 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. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 14: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Removable Head Restraints CAUTION: If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback...
Page 15: Rear Seats
The head restraint should be stored securely on the driver’s side of the trunk as shown. Replace the head restraint when you have finished carrying cargo or when the passenger’s seat is returned to its normal upright position. Rear Seats CAUTION: A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won’t provide the protection needed in a...
Page 16 Folding the Rear Seat With the rear folding seatbacks, you can carry long cargo by folding down part or all of the rear seat. Before you can fold the rear seat, you need to unlatch the center buckle. Insert a key or a similar object into the slot as shown to unlatch the buckle.
Page 17 Return the safety belts to their original positions so they will be available for rear seat passengers to use. To do so, slide the buckle into the latch as shown. The panel behind the rear seat armrest also folds. Turn the knob counterclockwise and pull the panel forward to gain access to the trunk.
Page 18: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
Heated Rear Seat (Option) The heated rear seat controls are located on the rear center console under the air outlets. Press the button once to turn on the heating system. Press the button again to turn the system off. A telltale light in the button indicates the system is in use.
Page 19 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 20: Why Safety Belts Work
yellowblue Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-12...
Page 21 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... yellowblue 1-13...
Page 22 yellowblue or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 23: Here Are Questions Many People Ask
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 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 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
Page 25 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. 1-18 To move it down, press down on the arrow symbol and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the height adjuster.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 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.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-20 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 29 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 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.
Page 30 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-22 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 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 32: Right Front 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 33 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 34 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. This is true even with Next Generation frontal air bags.
Page 35: How The Air Bag Systems Work
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, 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. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
Page 36 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-28 The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 37 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. 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 bag covering and don’t let seat covers block the...
Page 38 What makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag.
Page 39 CAUTION: When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door.
Page 40: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems.
Page 41: Rear Seat Passenger Positions
Rear Seat Passenger Positions Shoulder Belt All three rear seating positions have lap Here’s how to wear one properly. shoulder belts. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 42 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. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 43 Each position next to the windows has a shoulder belt height adjuster. Move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, press the arrow symbol and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the height adjuster.
Page 44: Smaller Children And Babies
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-36 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.
Page 45 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
Page 46 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) 1-38 CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 will suddenly become a 240...
Page 47: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add child restraints? on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will...
Page 48 yellowblue A rear facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash.
Page 49 yellowblue A forward facing child restraint (C E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
Page 50 yellowblue A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.
Page 51: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 52: Top Strap
Top Strap Canadian law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle.
Page 53 yellowblue 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. 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. 1-45...
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 55 CAUTION: A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
Page 56 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-48 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 57: Larger Children
Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.
Page 58 1-50 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
Page 59 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a 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. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 60: 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 61: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? 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 belts. If you ever see a yellow label on the driver’s or the right front passenger’s safety belt buckle, that means to replace the buckle assembly.
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Page 63: Section 2 Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 64 yellowblue 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 power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 65 One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. (Note that there is no lock cylinder for the trunk or the passenger’s door.) Your vehicle comes with a spare key. This key does not have an immobilizer pellet in it, however, it will still unlock your vehicle’s doors.
Page 66: Door Locks
Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 67: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Push the side of the door lock switch with the light in it to lock all the doors and push the other side of the door lock switch to unlock all doors. Automatic Door Locks Close the doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move the shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors will lock.
Page 68: Rear Door Security Lock
To program: All doors do not unlock when shifting into PARK (P): Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter four times. Each press should be held for about one second with less than five seconds in between each press. All doors unlock when shifting into PARK (P): Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter four times.
Page 69: Anti-Lockout Feature
When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside.
Page 70: Operation
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 71: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 72 2. Remove the battery and replace it with a CR2032 battery. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter. Make sure the battery is positioned with the “plus” (+) facing down. 3. Align the internal pieces of the transmitter, including the cover.
Page 73: Trunk Release
Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...
Page 74: Key In The Ignition
If your vehicle loses power temporarily, you can manually open the trunk using the trunk release handle. The handle is located on the underside of the trunk lid on the driver’s side and can be accessed through the fold rear seats. Fold down the driver’s side rear seat and reach through to the trunk compartment to find the release handle.
Page 75: Parking Lots
Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your key? If possible, park in a busy, well lit area. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
Page 76: Testing The Alarm
To avoid activating the alarm by accident: The vehicle should be locked with the key after the doors are closed if you don’t want to activate the theft deterrent system. Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 77 If you lose or damage a key or you cannot start the engine, see your dealer. If a key is lost, bring all remaining keys to your dealer for re In an emergency, call the Cadillac Roadside Assistance Center at 1 1112.
Page 78: Ignition 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: Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full throttle starts.
Page 79: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Keep in mind that you may have to turn the steering wheel as you turn the key in order to turn the ignition switch from LOCK to START this is normal. Using extra effort to remove the key from the ignition switch, as compared to other GM vehicles that you may have owned, is also normal.
Page 80: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving.
Page 81: Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.
Page 82: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord for the engine coolant heater is in front of the air cleaner filter and under the headlamp cover, on the passenger’s side of the engine.
Page 83: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the transmission drive shaft. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 84 Your vehicle has a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application.
Page 85 DRIVE (D): Use this for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
Page 86: Sport Mode Button
Sport Mode Button For a firmer shift and increased performance, you may choose the sport mode. This button lets you change from a normal driving mode to a sport driving mode. It is located on the shift lever handle. Press the “S” button once to select the sport feature. Press it again to return to the normal driving mode.
Page 87: Parking Brake
This feature is for improved traction only when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel. Drive as usual for normal road conditions. This feature automatically turns off when any of the following conditions occur: When the ignition is turned off.
Page 88: Shifting Into Park (P)
If you start to drive with the parking brake set, the BRAKE warning light stays on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index for more information. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your foot and pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the end release button.
Page 89: Console Shift Lever
Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull the button on the shift lever handle up and then push the shift lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle into PARK (P).
Page 90: Torque Lock
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 91 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1.
Page 92: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-30 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
Page 93: Running Your Engine While You're Parked
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
Page 94: Power Windows
Windows Power Windows The controls are located next to the console shift lever. Tap the controls forward or rearward to raise or lower the windows in increments. To express window, press the control rearward for about one second and then release. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, tap the control.
Page 95 Anti Pinch Feature If a hand, an arm or another object is above the middle of the window and is in the way of the power window express closing, the window will stop at the obstruction and express open to a preset factory position. CAUTION: Pressing and holding the power window control button will turn off the anti...
Page 96: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you begin driving. Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your legs more room when you enter and exit your vehicle. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to tilt the wheel.
Page 97: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns when it is released. Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned bulb.
Page 98: Windshield Washer
MIST: Tap the lever up and then release it for a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, pull and hold the lever. = (HIGH): Move the lever all the way up for a fast wiper speed. (LOW): The third position up controls the low wiper speed.
Page 99: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 100 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it.
Page 101 Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise function. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the RESUME/DECEL. button briefly to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed.
Page 102: Exterior Lamps
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
Page 103 Parking lamps, front and rear sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, ashtray lamps, backlighting to the radio controls and instrument panel lights. Headlamps. Fog lamps. Twilight Sentinel. Turns the Twilight Sentinel system off. Instrument panel brightness control. Turn the lamp control dial clockwise (to the first position) to turn on the parking lamps, front and rear sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, ashtray lamps, instrument panel lights and backlighting to the...
Page 104: Perimeter Lighting
Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the low beam headlamps, parking lamps, sidemarker lamps and taillamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about 20 seconds. The wiper activated headlamps light the way in poor weather and also make your vehicle more visible to other drivers.
Page 105 When the Twilight Sentinel is on and it’s dark enough outside, the high beam headlamps (at reduced intensity) will change to low beam headlamps. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the high beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL.
Page 106: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Press this button to turn the fog lamps on and press the button again to turn the lamps off. (The fog lamps only work when the parking lamps or the beam headlamps are on and the ignition is on.)
Page 107 If you rotate the control dial all the way up, the lamps will remain on for about three minutes after the ignition has been turned to OFF or LOCK. If you rotate the control dial all the way down, the lamps will go off quickly.
Page 108: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This control dial is located to the right of the fog lamp button. As you rotate the control dial up, the instrument panel lights will brighten. Illuminated Entry This system turns on the courtesy lamps (dome lamps and door entry lamps) for about 20 seconds when any of the following occur: if you manually unlock your vehicle with the key,...
Page 109: Map Lamps
Map Lamps These lamps are located in the front overhead console (near the windshield). Press either button to turn the driver’s or passenger’s side lamp on and press the button again to turn the lamp off. These lamps also come on when any door is opened or unlocked when it is dark outside.
Page 110 At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and rear photocells that make the auto feature work.
Page 111: Storage Compartments
Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 112: Center Console Storage Area
Center Console Storage Area The front storage area comes with a small storage bin and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use. To open the lid of the storage bin, press and hold the button under the front edge of the storage lid and lift up. To use the cupholders, lift them up and out of the storage area.
Page 113: Sun Visors
NOTICE: Don’t put papers or other flammable items into the ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray. Press it all the way in and release. It will pop back by itself when it’s ready to light.
Page 114: Garment Hooks
Cellular Telephone (Option) Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of a dual mode (analog/digital) cellular portable telephone. Voice activation and hands free operation are standard features. For more information, contact your dealer. A user’s guide is provided with the telephone. OnStar System (Option) OnStar is a vehicle communications service which may...
Page 115 When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to LOCK, you can still use the sunroof. The electrical power to operate the sunroof will not shut off until a door is opened there is no time limit to this feature. As soon as a door is opened, sunroof movement will stop immediately.
Page 116: Anti-Pinch Feature
Anti-Pinch Feature If a hand, an arm or another object is in the way of the power sunroof closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction and open to a preset factory position. CAUTION: Pressing and holding the power sunroof control dial in the up position will turn off the anti feature.
Page 117 Programming the Sunroof If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected or is not working, you will need to reprogram the sunroof following these steps. Refer to the illustration under “Sunroof” for control dial positions. With your vehicle’s ignition on: 1.
Page 118 Universal Transmitter (If Equipped) This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems. 2-56 The Universal Transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system.
Page 119 Programming the Universal Transmitter Do not use the Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” safety feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming.
Page 120 Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, the hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after one or two seconds. In this case, you should press and re press the button on the hand transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the Universal Transmitter.
Page 121: Erasing Channels
1. Find the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. If you have difficulty finding the training button, refer to your garage door opener owner’s manual. 2.
Page 122: Instrument Panel
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Page 123 The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 124: Instrument Panel Cluster
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Page 125: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 126: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working.
Page 127 This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Page 128: Brake System Warning Light
Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading in the lower warning zone could drain or damage the battery. Driving with the voltmeter reading in the upper warning zone could cause bulbs to burn out (especially headlamp bulbs), various vehicle modules to shut down (due to overload protection) and the possibility of a battery acid leak.
Page 129: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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 on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 130: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Traction Control System Warning Light This warning light will flash when the system senses a traction change. If it stays on, or comes on and stays on steady when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service.
Page 131: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot! This reading means the same thing as the warning light the engine coolant has overheated. You should stop the car and turn the engine off as soon as possible.
Page 132: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On Board Diagnostics Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 133 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing A misfire condition has been...
Page 134 Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition.
Page 135 When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil isn’t flowing through the engine properly. You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem. CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire.
Page 136: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your vehicle’s cruise control. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light will come on when you turn on the ignition and the windshield washer fluid container is less than one 2-74 Trunk Ajar Light Fuel Gage...
Page 137: Low Fuel Light
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F.
Page 138 Automatic Transmission Warning Light (If Equipped) This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the light remains on or lights up while driving, there may be a fault in the automatic transmission. Have your vehicle serviced. Leveling Indicator Light This light comes on steady when the rear load level in...
Page 139: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Electronic Climate Control (ECC) Automatic Operation Manual Operation...
Page 140: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant. You can control the heating, cooling and ventilation systems in your vehicle. Guidelines for using these systems are found later in this section.
Page 141 Outside Temperature Display The outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle’s ignition is on. If the outside temperature display begins to flash, this means that icy road conditions are possible. Adjust your driving if needed. The display will flash for about 30 seconds and then remain on steady.
Page 142 In cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, airflow will be directed out of the floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain interior comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets (bi level mode).
Page 143 DEFROST: Press this button to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield (the blower works in high speed). This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets. FAN SPEEDS: Press the driver’s side TEMP/AUTO knob to set the fan speed for AUTO.
Page 144: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. The climate control system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle.
Page 145: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. With your vehicle’s engine running, press this button to turn on the rear defogger. The rear window defogger heats the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors. The system will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes.
Page 146 The front outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the center control levers or you can stop the airflow by moving the dial located on each side of the outlets to the “O”...
Page 147: Audio Systems
Audio Systems Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting...
Page 148 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to select AM, FM1 or FM2. SEEK TUNE: Press and release this button to seek to the next higher or lower radio station. Pressing and holding this button until a chime sounds puts the radio in a tune mode.
Page 149 Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 150 If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that: The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape. Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
Page 151 EJECT: Press the upward triangle button to remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be activated with the radio off. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the PWR button is pressed. Press PWR or turn the ignition off to stop the cassette tape player.
Page 152 HR or MN: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. SOURCE: Press this button to select a source. Sources include cassette and compact disc. The audio source must be loaded to play. Available loaded sources are shown on the display.
Page 153 Using RDS Mode Your audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems (RDS). RDS mode gives you many useful new features. When RDS is on, the radio can: seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, seek to stations with traffic announcements, receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies,...
Page 154 REGION: You can also use the RDS button to access the region function. When an RDS station becomes weak, this function searches for a stronger station within the same network. A network can span a great distance. One network can have stations spread across a country or continent.
Page 155 MSG (3): When RDS is on, if the current station has a message, MSG will appear on the display. Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by this button to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display, parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed.
Page 156 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite Program Types (PTYs). These buttons have factory PTY presets. See “Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY) Selections” in the Index. You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2).
Page 157 Setting the Tone TONE: Press and release this button until the desired tone control (BASS or TREBLE) is found. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, preset (except weather band presets) and source. LEVEL: After selecting the desired tone control, press the plus (+) or minus ( ) symbol on this button to select the desired level.
Page 158 RW: Press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly. The radio will play while the tape rewinds. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in RW mode. Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed.
Page 159 Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined compact disc symbol appears on the display, the disc will begin playing. Compact discs may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on.
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Page 161: Cd Adapter Kits
CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ON (II). 2.
Page 162 Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. 3-24 Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine.
Page 163 Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the CD changer symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, a disc and track number will be displayed.
Page 164 RDM: Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM will appear on the display. Press TUNE SEEK while RDM is on the display to randomly seek through discs. Press RDM again to turn off random play. (This button is not available on the AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player.)
Page 165: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. Your vehicle has a “built in” theft feature on each radio that is automatic programming required. The radio in your vehicle cannot be used in any other vehicle. When the radio was originally installed in your vehicle at the factory, it stored the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Page 166: Understanding Radio Reception
° (BAND): Press this button to change between AM, FM1 or FM2 for the radio. This button also changes a tape to the other side, restarts a CD if playing a single CD or goes to the next available CD loaded in the trunk mounted CD changer.
Page 167: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can...
Page 168: Care Of Your Compact Discs
When using a scrubbing action, non cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps.
Page 169: Care Of Your Compact Disc Player
Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Heated Backlite Antenna Your AM FM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger, located in the rear window.
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Page 171: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Anti Lock Brakes (ABS)
Page 172: Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 173: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
Page 174 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 175 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
Page 176: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle 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 the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 177: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 178 Here’s how anti lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Page 179: Traction Control System
Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 180: Speed Sensitive Steering (Sss)
To turn the system off, press the TCS OFF button located next to the radio on the center console. Braking in Emergencies With anti lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking.
Page 181: Steering In Emergencies
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Page 182 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. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 183 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 184: Loss Of Control
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 185: Driving At Night
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Page 186: Night Vision
Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.
Page 187: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
yellowblue 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 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 188 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-18 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 189: City Driving
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine.
Page 190: 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 191: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow.
Page 192: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble...
Page 193: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 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.
Page 194: 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. You could crash.
Page 195: 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 196 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32 F;...
Page 197: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
Page 198: Recreational Vehicle Towing
CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
Page 199: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle.
Page 200: Electronic Level Control
CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash.
Page 201: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Page 202: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
4-32 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 436004 Pontiac, MI 48343...
Page 203: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
If you’re using a weight carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
Page 204: Safety Chains
Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Page 205: Making Turns
Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
Page 206: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) or less to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
Page 207: When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Be sure the parking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
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Page 209: Section 5 Problems On The Road
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow yellowblue...
Page 210: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Pressing this button on the center console makes the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Page 211 CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Page 212 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well as the radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could save the radio! 4.
Page 213 CAUTION: (Continued) Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation.
Page 214 7. Don’t let the other end of the positive cable touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the negative ( the good battery’s negative ( Don’t let the other end of the negative ( anything until the next step.
Page 215 A good spot to attach the negative ( bracket between the engine coolant surge tank and the engine block. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Page 216: Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.
Page 217: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating You will find the warning light about a hot engine on the instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Page 218: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 219: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 220 If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Page 221: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the KALT/COLD line (seam), add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
Page 222 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
Page 223 yellowblue 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and when the cooling system, including the coolant surge remove it. tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops.
Page 224 yellowblue 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the mixture, to the KALT/COLD line (seam). engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans.
Page 225: If A Tire Goes Flat
yellowblue If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” 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. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 226: 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 227: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. On the driver’s side of the trunk is the spare tire. Pull the fasteners on the spare tire cover to access the tire. Unbuckle the tire and lift it up to remove it from the trunk.
Page 228 The jack and tool kit are located on the passenger’s side of the trunk. Pull the red handle to remove the cover and access the equipment. 5-20 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. yellowblue...
Page 229: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), the wheel wrench (B) and the screwdriver (C). Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Use the flat end of the screwdriver to pry off the five black plastic wheel bolt caps. Be careful not to scratch the wheel edge.
Page 230 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all of the wheel bolts. Don’t remove them yet. 3. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm). 5-22 4. To access the jack hoisting notches, pull hard from the back of the hoisting notch cover (located either in front of or behind the tire you are changing).
Page 231 yellowblue 5. Position the jack under the vehicle. The base of the jack must line up vertically with the hoisting notch (jack contact point) on the vehicle’s frame, nearest the flat tire. Make sure that the base is flat against the ground in order to have enough clearance to turn the jack handle.
Page 232 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 positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 233 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel bolts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 234 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. After removing the jack, slide the jack hoisting notch cover back in. 5-26 12. Tighten the wheel bolts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
Page 235: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel bolts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel bolts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could...
Page 236: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
The jacking tools are stored on the passenger’s side of the trunk behind the panel with the red pull handle. Make sure these tools are properly secured when not in use. 5-28 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast.
Page 237: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...
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Page 239: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 240: Doing Your Own Service Work
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll...
Page 241: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 242 That’s normal, and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications.
Page 243: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 244 CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. To open your fuel door, your vehicle must be in PARK (P).
Page 245 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 246: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
Page 247: Hood Release
Hood Release Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located above the front grille.
Page 248 When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Coolant Fill Location B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter C. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 6-10 D.
Page 249: Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil If the low oil level light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “CHECK OIL light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
Page 250: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the MIN mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...
Page 251 As shown in the chart, SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W to be colder than 60 F (16 C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold, you should use SAE 30.
Page 252: Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
Page 253: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner is located behind the headlamps on the passenger’s side of the engine. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air filter. 1. Unhook the five clips that attach the air cleaner lid to the housing.
Page 254 4. Lift the lid, take out the air filter and remove any loose debris that may be found lying in the air cleaner base. 5. Install a new air filter element. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index. To reinstall the air cleaner assembly, place the air filter in the air cleaner lid, then insert the lid and filter together into the housing.
Page 255 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s air cleaner filter, it may need to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see your Maintenance Schedule booklet.
Page 256: Automatic Transmission Fluid
5. Replace the filter by sliding it back in, reattaching both retaining clips and closing the grille flap. 6. Replace the engine compartment rear seal. 7. Close the engine hood. For the type of filter to use, see “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts”...
Page 257: Rear Axle
NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 258: Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: The surge tank cap is a 14 psi (97 kPa) pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced, a GM cap is recommended.
Page 259: What To Use
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 system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Page 260: Checking Coolant
NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 261 CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap little when the engine and radiator are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surface.
Page 262: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located between the battery and the brake master cylinder on the driver’s side of the engine. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 263: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 264: Brake Fluid
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT brake fluid. 6-26 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 265: Brake Wear
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 266: Brake Pedal Travel
CAUTION: The brake pad wear indicator light means that soon your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When the brake pad wear indicator light comes on and stays on, have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Page 267: Replacing Brake System Parts
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts.
Page 268: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer service department. For bulb types, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 269 yellowblue 2. Remove the black rubber cap that protects the 3. Remove the plug connector from the bulb. bulb area. 6-31...
Page 270 yellowblue 4. Squeeze the retaining clip together and then pull 5. Pull the bulb out and then replace. away from the bulb assembly. 6-32...
Page 271: Front Turn Signal Lamp
Headlamp Aiming If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you (for vertical aim).
Page 272: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
2. On the outboard side of each low you will find the turn signal bulbs. Turn the lamp assembly counterclockwise to remove. 6-34 beam headlamp, 3. Pull the bulb out to replace and then reassemble. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL is equipped with high illumination.
Page 273 Taillamp and Rear Turn Signal Lamp 1. Open the trunk to access the lamp housing. 2. Depending on which outer bulb needs replacing, open either the spare tire cover on the driver’s side or the storage compartment on the passenger’s side to access the bulbs.
Page 274: Wiper Blade Replacement
Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn.
Page 275 5. To reinstall the wiper blade assembly, slide it over the wiper arm to engage the “J” hooked end on the wiper blade assembly. Pull up on the assembly to lock it into place. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high a leading tire manufacturer.
Page 276: Inflation -- Tire Pressure
CAUTION: (Continued) Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole.
Page 277: Tire Inspection And Rotation
NOTICE: (Continued) Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
Page 278 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Information label. Make certain that all wheel bolts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Bolt Torque” in the Index.
Page 279: Buying New Tires
When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
Page 280: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 281 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 282: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
Page 283: Tire Chains
NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information.
Page 284: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
Page 285: Cleaning Vinyl
Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
Page 286: Care Of Safety Belts
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish. Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap.
Page 287: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami Powder (non glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance.
Page 288: Finish Care
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.
Page 289: Cleaning Tires
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your Catera.
Page 290: Finish Damage
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Cadillac will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first.
Page 291: Gm Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050174 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050214 32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050427 23 oz. (0.680 L) 1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052925 16 oz.
Page 292: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Page 293: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 294: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Power Distribution Fuse Block This fuse block is attached to the engine compartment relay center located on top of the battery. Simply lift the lid to open. If you have any questions about the power distribution fuse block, consult your dealer. Note: If a power loss has occurred, such as disconnecting the battery or removing the MaxiFuses in the power distribution fuse block, there are steps that...
Page 295 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) The fuse block is located below the steering wheel on the driver’s side. Using a screwdriver, loosen the two trim fasteners under the trim panel and pull the trim panel away from the instrument panel to access. Fuse Usage RH and LH Front Side Door Window...
Page 296 Fuse Usage RH and LH Rear Seat Cushion Heater Relay, Rear Sunshade Motor Transmission Control Module Radio Speaker Amplifier RH and LH Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Headlamp Switch, Turn Signal Switch, Horn Relay, CD Changer, Multifunction Relay Windshield Wiper Motor and Relay, Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer Switch Body Control Module (BCM), Heater...
Page 297 Fuse Usage Headlamp Switch, LH Beam Headlamp LH Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Lamps, LH Rear Sidemarker Lamp, Multifunction Relay, LH Stoplamp and Taillamp Lifting Magnet, BCM, Gage Cluster Sunroof Actuator Headlamp Switch, RH and LH Front Sidemarker Lamp, Middle Taillamp, RH and LH Rear License Plate Lamp, Radio, Automatic Transmission Control Indicator, Heater and A/C Control...
Page 298 Relay Box The relay box is located on the lower part of the instrument panel, to the right of the steering column. 6-60 Relay Usage Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Level Control Rear Window Defogger, Heated Mirrors Hazard Warning Flashers High Beam Headlamps II (RH) Horn Parking Lamps and Turn Signal Lamps...
Page 299 Engine Compartment Relay Center The relay center is located next to the battery on the driver’s side of the engine. Lift the cover to access. Fuse/Relay Usage Secondary Air Injection Pump (Relay K12) Fan Control (Relay K67) Auxiliary Water Pump (Relay K22) Windshield Wiper Motor (Relay K8) A/C Compressor Relay (K60) yellowblue...
Page 300: Replacement Bulbs
Fuse/Relay Usage Fan Control Relay (K87) Fan Control Relay (K26) Fuse 50 Fan Control Relay (K28) Engine Controls Power Relay (K43) Fuse 40 Fuse 52 Connector C110 Coolant Fan Test Connector Fan Control Fuse 42 (A), Fuse 49 (B) Fan Control Relay (K52) Fuel Pump Relay (K44) Fuse 43 6-62...
Page 301: Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Wheel Bolt Torque 80 lb ft (110 N·m) Engine Specifications Displacement ..181 cubic inches (2 962 cc) Type ......VIN Engine Code .
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Page 303: Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
Page 304: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center, 24 hours a day, by calling 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 305: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1 CMCC (2622).
Page 306: Customer Assistance Offices
Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Cadillac, the letter should be addressed to Cadillac’s Customer Assistance Center. United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O.
Page 307: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Canada, please dial 1 TTY users call 1 3830. Roadside Service Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Catera owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac 9935.
Page 308 States and Canada. Cadillac Owner Privileges Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privileges at “no charge,” throughout your 1999 Cadillac Warranty Period -- 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km). Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the following situations: Towing Service...
Page 309: Roadside Service Availability
Text Telephone (TTY) in the Roadside Service Center. Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada CMCC (2622) daily, 24 hours. yellowblue...
Page 310: Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options 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 311: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $35.00 per day supported by receipts.
Page 312: Warranty Information
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. General Motors and participating dealers reserve the right to deny a rental vehicle to anyone not possessing a valid motor vehicle operators license in their name, anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs,...
Page 313: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 436004 Pontiac, MI 48343...
Page 314 1999 CADILLAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
Page 315 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-551-4123 (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-313-865-5927 PUBLICATION FORM PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER NUMBER Service Manual Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner’s Manual NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
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Page 317: Section 8 Index
Section 8 Index dding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle On Electrical Equipment ..... Aiming, Headlamps ......Air Bag .
Page 318 Brake Adjustment ........Fluid ........Master Cylinder .
Page 319 Leather ........Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades Outside of Your Vehicle .
Page 320 Driving (Continued) Night ........On Curves .
Page 321 Folding the Rear Seat ......Foreign Countries, Fuel ......French Language Manual .
Page 322 Inflation, Tire Pressure ......Instrument Panel ....... Brightness Control .
Page 323 Power Door ........Programmable Automatic Door ....Rear Door Security .
Page 324 Parking At Night ........Brake .
Page 325 Reporting Safety Defects ....Restraints Checking ........Child .
Page 326 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..... Signaling Turns ....... . Skidding .
Page 327 Top Strap ........Torque Lock .
Page 328 arning Devices, Other ......Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....Warranty Information .

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