Page 1 2006 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-8 Safety Belts ... 1-10 Child Restraints ... 1-32 Airbag System ... 1-55 Restraint System Check ... 1-71 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name DTS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without notice.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Power Lumbar ...1-3 Massaging Lumbar ...1-3 Heated and Cooled Seats ...1-4 Power Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-7 Center Seat ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-8 Heated Seats ...1-8 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door ...1-9 Power Lumbar ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-10...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. Horizontal Power Control • Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion. • Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion.
Page 9: Massaging Lumbar
Power Lumbar The power lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats behind the power seat controls. Press the lumbar control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support. Press the control up or down to raise or lower the support mechanism. The ignition does not need to be on for the power lumbar feature to work.
Page 10: Heated And Cooled Seats
Heated and Cooled Seats Your vehicle may have heated and cooled front seats. To operate the heated or cooled seats, the ignition must be on. The buttons are located on the front doors forward of the door handle. Driver’s Side Buttons Shown, Passenger’s Side Buttons Similar (Heated Seatback): Press this button to turn on the...
Page 11: Power Reclining Seatbacks
When you press a button, the feature will turn on at the highest setting. Each time you press the button, the feature will go down one temperature setting. To turn the feature off, keep pressing the button until the display lights turn off. If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front heated seats will be turned on to the high setting if it is...
Page 12 Do not 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 cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints The front head restraints lock into place when raised. To release a front head restraint and lower it, press the button located at the base of the restraint. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head.
Page 14: Rear Seats
Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. This seat can be converted to a storage area by lowering the seatback. See Center Flex Storage Unit on page 2-50. For information on safety belts for this position, see Center Front Passenger Position on page 1-24.
Page 15: Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
(Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seat and seatback. Press the button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display to show which feature is on. There are three temperature settings for each feature. A column of three lights next to the buttons will display which setting the feature is in: high, medium or low.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly.
Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive.
Page 18 Put someone on it. 1-12 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 19 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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 is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 21: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 22: Driver Position
Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3.
Page 23 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 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.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 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 26 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-20 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 27 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not 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 28: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
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 29: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 30: Center Front Passenger Position
Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 31: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 32 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. The latch plates for the safety belts in each rear seating position vary in size. If the center rear or the left rear latch plate is inserted into the incorrect buckle, the plate will not latch properly.
Page 33 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 34: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-28 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 35 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 36 1-30 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 37: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash.
Page 38: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-32 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 39 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not 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. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 40 1-34 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 41: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 42 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 43 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and...
Page 44: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 45 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 46 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 47: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
Page 48: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 49: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger’s airbag if it inﬂates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat.
Page 50: Top Tether Anchor
Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle.
Page 51 Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 52 The top tether anchors are located under the trim covers on the rear seatback ﬁller panel. Pull open the trim cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the...
Page 54 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2.
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 56 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43.
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-42. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
Page 59 There is no top tether anchor at the right front seating position. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored.
Page 60 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-54 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 61: Airbag System
If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 62 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 63 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 64: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-58 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 65 The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-59...
Page 66 If your vehicle has one, the roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-60 If your vehicle has one, the roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger is in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 67: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 68 Your vehicle is also equipped with a “dual depth” passenger airbag that adjusts the restraint according to crash severity, seat location, and safety belt status using electronic frontal sensor(s) and other special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the status of the front passenger safety belt and the position of the front passenger seat.
Page 69: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
Side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” The threshold level can vary with speciﬁc vehicle design. Side impact airbags are not intended to inﬂate in frontal or near-frontal impacts, rollovers or rear impacts.
Page 70: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inﬂated. Roof-mounted side impact airbags are designed to deﬂate more slowly and may still be partially inﬂated minutes after the vehicle comes to rest.
Page 71: Passenger Sensing System
In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 72 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not.
Page 73 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat •...
Page 74 The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are active.
Page 75 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag.
Page 76: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14.
Page 77: Restraint System Check
Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the driver’s seat), or the overhead console can affect the operation of the airbag system.
Page 78: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 79: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-11 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Trunk ...2-13 Windows ...2-15...
Page 80 Section 2 Storage Areas ...2-49 Glove Box ...2-49 Cupholder(s) ...2-49 Coinholder(s) ...2-49 Center Console Storage Area ...2-49 Center Flex Storage Unit ...2-50 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-50 Convenience Net ...2-50 Features and Controls Sunroof ...2-50 Vehicle Personalization ...2-51 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ...2-51...
Page 81: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 82: Remote Keyless Entry System
Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Service on page 7-6. If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar an active subscription and you lock your keys inside ®...
Page 83: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 84 The following functions are available with your vehicle’s remote keyless entry system: (Remote Vehicle Start): Your vehicle may be started from outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle Start” later in this section for more detailed information. (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
Page 85: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your GM dealer. Remember to bring any additional transmitters so they can also be re-coded to match the new transmitter.
Page 86: Remote Vehicle Start
3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing down. Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent type. 4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together. Make sure the cover is on tight, so water will not get in.
Page 87 (Remote Start): Press and release the lock button and then press and hold this button to use the remote start feature. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do the following: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2.
Page 88: Doors And Locks
Once two remote starts or a single start with a time extension have been provided, the vehicle must be started normally with the ignition key to get more remote vehicle starts. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction.
Page 89: Central Door Unlocking System
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system, you must unlock the doors with the key or remote keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. From the outside, use either the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 90: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access them. To use these locks, do the following: 1.
Page 91: Trunk
Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot 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 92: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
Page 93: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 94: Power Windows
Power Windows The power window switches are located on the driver’s door armrest. In addition, each door has a switch for its own window. Each power window switch operates with two positions for both up and down movement. Press the switch to the ﬁrst position to lower the window to the desired level.
Page 95 To program each front window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACCESSORY, ON, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window has fully opened. 3.
Page 96: Sun Visors
Window Lockout (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button is located on the driver’s door armrest near the window switches. Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button will illuminate, indicating the feature is in use.
Page 97: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Valet Lockout Switch The valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box.
Page 98 To arm the system, do the following: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch with the door open or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security light should come on and stay on. 3.
Page 99: Pass-Key ® Iii
Testing the Alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock the vehicle using the power door lock or the remote keyless entry system and close the door.
Page 100 ® When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security light comes on when trying to start the vehicle, the key may have a damaged transponder.
Page 101: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 102: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
B (ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is off. To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise. C (RUN): This position is where the key returns to after the vehicle is started. This position displays some of the warning and indicator lights.
Page 103: Engine Coolant Heater
3. If your engine still will not 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 104: Automatic Transaxle Operation
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle.
Page 105 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Page 106: Performance Shifting
THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). You should use THIRD (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or winding roads. Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): •...
Page 107: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot.
Page 108: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 109: Console Shift Lever
Console Shift Lever If your vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever, use the following procedure to shift the vehicle into PARK (P): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle and then to the left.
Page 110: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 111: 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. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 112: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked It is 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.
Page 113: Mirrors
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam™, OnStar and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview ® mirror with OnStar and a compass display. For ® more information, see OnStar System on page 2-43. For more information on Intellibeam™, see “Intellibeam Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System”...
Page 114: Compass Variance
Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance.
Page 115: Compass Operation
Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ®...
Page 116 Compass Variance The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 117: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass
Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass display.
Page 118 Compass Variance The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 119: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Your vehicle’s mirror controls are located on the driver’s door armrest.
Page 120: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle is equipped with this feature, the driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will also be capable of performing the curb view assist mirror...
Page 121: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call ®...
Page 122: Onstar Virtual Advisor
Directions and Connections • Advanced Automatic Collision Notiﬁcation • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge • Driving Directions •...
Page 123: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, and home lighting.
Page 124: Universal Home Remote System Operation
Universal Home Remote System Operation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote...
Page 125 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming”...
Page 126: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner.
Page 127: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2.
Page 128: Center Flex Storage Unit
Center Flex Storage Unit Your vehicle may be equipped with a center ﬂex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage compartment. The center seatback can also be used as a fold down armrest. Cupholders are also located at the front edge of the storage unit and can be accessed by folding the compartment forward.
Page 129: Vehicle Personalization
Vent Open: From the closed position, press and hold the passenger’s side switch forward to vent the sunroof. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position. The sunshade must be opened manually. Close: To close the sunroof, operate the controls according to one of the following: •...
Page 130: Easy Exit Seat
To recall your memory positions, the vehicle must be in PARK (P). Press and release either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel will move to the position previously stored for the identiﬁed driver.
Page 131: Instrument Panel Overview
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ...3-7 Heated Steering Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-9 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System ...3-9 Flash-to-Pass ...3-13...
Page 132: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Section 3 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ...3-63 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-64 ® StabiliTrak Indicator Light ...3-64 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-65 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-65 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-66 Oil Pressure Light ...3-68 Security Light ...3-69 Fog Lamp Light ...3-69 Rear Fog Lamp Light ...3-69 Lights On Reminder ...3-70...
Page 133 NOTES...
Page 134: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Column-Shift Model shown, Console-Shift Model similar...
Page 135 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-50. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-71. C. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-30.
Page 136: 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. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 137: Power Tilt Wheel And Telescopic
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature, the power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down and the steering wheel will go down.
Page 138: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8 • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9 •...
Page 139: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push forward to change the headlamps from low beam to high. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high beam to low. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high-beam usage.
Page 140 The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system provides an audible and visual alert if you approach a vehicle too quickly that is directly ahead. FCA also provides a visual alert with no audible alert if you are following another vehicle much too closely. The FCA alert symbol is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver.
Page 141 CAUTION: • On winding roads, FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on FCA on winding roads. • When weather limits visibility, such as in fog, rain, or snow, FCA performance is limited.
Page 142: Other Messages
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead The vehicle ahead symbol, located next to the FCA symbol, will only appear when a vehicle ahead of you is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears brieﬂy, FCA will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead.
Page 143: Flash-To-Pass
Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens. See “Cleaning the System” under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-19. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 144: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers
Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror. It is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield.
Page 145: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Washer Fluid: Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield.
Page 146: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control is on, you will see a cruise light on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 147 The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. (On): This position activates the system. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. –SET (Set): Press this button to set the speed. (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control.
Page 148 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 149: Adaptive Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 150 Adaptive Cruise Control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control. It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traffic conditions without having to constantly reset your cruise control. Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead in your path, within a distance of 330 ft (100 m), and operates at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 151 CAUTION: • On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads. • Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash when you are driving in conditions where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop...
Page 152 (On): This position activates the system. + Resume (Resume/Accelerate): Push this button to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active. Set: Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active.
Page 153 To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following: 1. Press the (On) button. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the SET button and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead is too close or moving slower than your vehicle.
Page 154 Decreasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control Press the SET button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the SET button. Each time you do this, your set speed will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) slower.
Page 155 Alerting the Driver The Adaptive Cruise Control alert symbol is located on the display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The alert symbol will ﬂash and a warning beep will sound when driver action may be required. If Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged, the alert symbol will ﬂash when: •...
Page 156 If this symbol does not appear, or disappears brieﬂy, Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision.
Page 157 Low-Speed Deactivation If your speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h) while following a vehicle ahead, Adaptive Cruise Control will begin to disengage. The Driver Alert symbol will ﬂash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since Adaptive Cruise Control will not slow the vehicle to a stop.
Page 158 When following a vehicle and entering a curve, Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle. When this happens the Vehicle Ahead symbol will not appear. 3-28 Adaptive Cruise Control may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes.
Page 159 Highway Exit Ramps CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before entering a highway exit ramp.
Page 160: Exterior Lamps
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control To disengage the system, apply the brake pedal, press the cancel button, or press the Adaptive Cruise Control button. Erasing Set Speed Memory When you press the Adaptive Cruise Control button or turn the ignition off, the set speed memory is erased. Other Messages There are three additional messages that may appear on the DIC.
Page 161 AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: • Parking Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Intellibeam™ (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: •...
Page 162 Driving with Intellibeam™ Intellibeam™ will only activate your high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under the automatic control of Intellibeam™, until any of the following situations occur: • The system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps.
Page 163 • Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of the vehicle points upward, causing the Intellibeam sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps. • You are driving on winding or hilly roads. You may need to manually disable or cancel the high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist.
Page 164: Wiper Activated Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds. When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headlamps will also turn off if the windshield wipers are turned off.
Page 165: Fog Lamps
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off at night, turn off automatic lighting and shift the transaxle into PARK (P). Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables the DRL. The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). To drive your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off automatic lighting and manually turn on the parking lamps or fog lamps (if equipped).
Page 166: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The button for this control is located below the exterior lamps control. Push the button in and release to extend the button. Turn the button clockwise for brightness of the instrument panel lights and counter clockwise to turn the brightness down.
Page 167: Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console on the headliner and in the rear door opening. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and it is dark outside. For manual operation, press the button to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off.
Page 168: Ultrasonic Front And Rear Parking
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) If your vehicle is equipped, the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system is designed to help you park. It operates only at speeds less than 5 mph (8km/h). UFRPA helps make parking easier and helps you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles.
Page 169: How The System Works
Front Parking Assist Rear Parking Assist Display The front display is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The rear display is located near the rear window and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder. The rear display has three color-coded lights.
Page 170 How the System Works when Moving Forward When moving forward, the system detects objects only near the front bumper. If an object is detected at a forward speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), or if you are already within a 4 ft (1.2 m) distance to a detected object when UFRPA ﬁrst comes on, the following describes what will occur according to your distance from an object located in...
Page 171 When you are backing the vehicle and objects are detected at the same time near both the front and rear bumpers, both color-coded light displays will notify you of objects close to each bumper. If there are objects detected near both bumpers, the beeps will only be sounded to notify that objects are close to the rear bumper.
Page 172: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
• Other conditions that may affect system performance include vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck or other mechanical devices that interfere with UFRPA performance. • When UFRPA is disabled without driver action and the driver attempts to turn UFRPA back on using the Driver Information Center (DIC), the PARKING ASSIST ON option will not be selectable if the...
Page 173: Front Ashtray
Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should.
Page 174: Cigarette Lighter
Cigarette Lighter Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
Page 175: Automatic Operation
Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic Fan): When this position is selected on the fan control, the system will adjust the fan ® speed. If the OnStar system is activated when this position is selected, the climate control fan speed will lower. AUTO (Automatic Mode): 1.
Page 176: Manual Operation
(AUTO RECIRCULATION): If the AUTO position is selected on either the fan or mode control, the system will automatically control the air inlet to supply fresh outside air or recirculate the interior air to cool the car faster. The indicator light on the recirculation button will light whenever the system switches to recirculation.
Page 177 (Recirculation): Press this button to keep outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on.
Page 178 Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. 3-48 There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside your vehicle.
Page 179: Defogging And Defrosting
In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs: • Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for 5 minutes. • Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for 2 and a half minutes.
Page 180: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press the center of the control to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible.
Page 181: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System If your vehicle has a rear climate-control system, the rear-seat passengers can use it to adjust the direction of the airﬂow, the fan speed and the temperature for the rear-seating area. This system also works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle.
Page 182 Automatic Operation «A ª (Fan): Press this button until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the fan speed. If in auto fan mode, pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and places the system in manual mode.
Page 183: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
Page 184 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air ﬁlter compartment to carefully pry the pin out. 3-54 3. To remove the air ﬁlter, insert a tool between the air ﬁlter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle.
Page 185: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 186: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 187: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “MPH (km)” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-72 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running.
Page 188: Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled.
Page 189: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.
Page 190 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off...
Page 191: Charging System Light
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 192: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
Page 193: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the antilock portion of the brake system.
Page 194: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light The traction control system warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service.
Page 195: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine is very hot. This light will also come on brieﬂy when the vehicle is started. If the light does not go out or comes on and stays on while driving, there may be a problem with the cooling system.
Page 196: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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 197: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 198: Maintenance Schedule
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly.
Page 199: Security Light
This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. This light will come on brieﬂy when you start your engine. That is a check to be sure the light works. If it does not come on, be sure to have it ﬁxed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong.
Page 200: Lights On Reminder
Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3-34 for more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off.
Page 201: Driver Information Center (Dic)
If the fuel supply gets low, the Fuel Level Low message will appear on the DIC and a single chime will sound. 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: •...
Page 202: Dic Controls And Displays
DIC Controls and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. Trip/Fuel: Press this button to scroll through the trip and fuel displays.
Page 203 FUEL RANGE This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) you can drive without reﬁlling your fuel tank. This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and will change if the driving conditions change. For example, if you are driving in traffic and making frequent stops, the display may read one number, but if you enter the freeway, the number may change even though you still have the...
Page 204: Battery Voltage
AVERAGE SPEED This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this display. To reset this display, press the set/reset button.
Page 205: Parking Assist
UNITS This display allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. PARKING ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off.
Page 206: Dic Warnings And Messages
RELEARN REMOTE KEY This display allows you to match the remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle. To match a remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle, do the following: 1. Press the vehicle information button until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2.
Page 207: Battery Saver Active
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message will display when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may not be able to notice.
Page 208 CLEAN RADAR When this message displays, it means that the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system are disabled because the radar is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your path. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray.
Page 209: Engine Overheated Stop Engine
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL This message will display when the oil level is low. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information on checking your engine oil. ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur.
Page 210: Fuel Level Low
FOLLOWING GAP This symbol appears with this message. If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), this message will display to show the follow distance that has been set. There are six follow distances to choose from. Each follow distance is shown on the DIC by displaying from one to six bars between two car symbols.
Page 211 HEATING WASH (Washer) FLUID WASH (Washer) WIPES PENDING This message will display when you turn on the heated washer ﬂuid system. See “Heated Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer on page 3-15 for more information. HOOD OPEN This symbol appears with this message.
Page 212: Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
Page 213 REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message will display while you are matching a remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle. See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-72 for more information.
Page 214: Service Brake System
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message will display if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the anti-lock brake system warning light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-62 and Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-63 for more information.
Page 215: Service Tire Monitor System
SERVICE STABILITRAK Your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement ® system called StabiliTrak . See StabiliTrak on page 4-10. This message will display if there has been a problem ® detected with the StabiliTrak system. If this message comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully.
Page 216: Service Transmission
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message will display when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See your GM dealer for service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information.
Page 217: Theft Attempted
THEFT ATTEMPTED This symbol appears with this message. This message will display if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-19 for more information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message will display when the gas cap has not been fully tightened.
Page 218: Trunk Open
TRUNK OPEN This symbol appears with this message. This message will display when the trunk is not closed completely. You should make sure that the trunk is closed completely. TURN SIGNAL ON If you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on, this message will display as a reminder to turn off the turn signal.
Page 219 The customization features were set to the default settings when your vehicle left the factory, but they may have been changed from their default state since that time. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. To change customization preferences, use the following procedure.
Page 220 FRANCAIS (French): All messages will appear in French. ESPANOL (Spanish): All messages will appear in Spanish. JAPANESE: All messages will appear in Japanese. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Choose one of the available settings and press the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it.
Page 221: Remote Door Lock
ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.
Page 222: Exit Lighting
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps will not ﬂash when you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 223: Approach Lighting
Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on. 30 SECONDS (default): The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds.
Page 224 AUTO (Automatic) HIGH BEAMS If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select to have the Intellibeam™ system turned off or on. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-30 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO HIGH BEAMS appears on the DIC display.
Page 225: Park Tilt Mirrors
PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2-42 for more information.
Page 226: Factory Settings
MEMORY SEAT RECALL If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the memory seat recall feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-51 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears in the display.
Page 227: Audio System(S)
Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: • The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). • The ignition is no longer in RUN. • The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed.
Page 228: Setting The Time (Radio With Single Cd Player)
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
Page 229 Turn the radio clock display on or off by following these steps: 1. Press the clock button until the clock and date setting menus appear. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label until the menu for default clock and date settings appear.
Page 230 Changing the Time and Date Default Setting To change the time and date default setting, do the following: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/ year to day/month/year, by pressing the clock button. 2.
Page 231 Setting the Time and Date on the Digital Radio Clock If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, it has a MENU button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, do the following: 1.
Page 232: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3) similar Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available.
Page 233: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): The radio is also equipped with Speed Compensated Volume (SCV). When SCV is on, the radio volume automatically adjusts to compensate for road and wind noise as you speed up or slow down while driving.
Page 234: Finding A Station
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection. (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. © ¨ SEEK : Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 235 The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites pages, perform the following steps: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1-6 label.
Page 236: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
® For the Bose ampliﬁed radio, perform the following steps to setup the equalization settings: 1. Press the Tune knob until the equalization label appears on display. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the equalization label to get choices of Norm, Driv, Rear, and Surround, to appear on display.
Page 237 For more information on the control label displays, see the following: • Norm (Normal): Select this screen button to adjust the audio for normal mode, this provides the best sound quality for all seating positions. • Driv (Driver): Select this screen button to adjust the audio for the driver to receive the best possible sound quality.
Page 238: Radio Messages
Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category, perform the following: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label. 3. Rotate the tune knob to display the category you want removed.
Page 239 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. XM Updating Updating encryption code No XM Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel Off Air Channel not in service Channel Unavail...
Page 240 Radio Display Message No Info No Text/Informational message available CAT Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Theftlocked Theft lock active XM Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Check XM Receivr Hardware failure...
Page 241 Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
Page 242 © ¨ SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track. If either SEEK arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD.
Page 243 Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) LOAD : Press this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Press and release the load button. 2.
Page 244 (Eject): Press the CD eject button to eject CD(s). To eject the CD that is currently playing, press and release this button. You will hear a beep and Ejecting Disc will be displayed. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc will appear on display. The CD can be removed. If the CD is not removed, after several seconds, the CD will be automatically pulled back into the player and begin playing.
Page 245 BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message showing disc and/or track number will appear on the display when a CD is in the player.
Page 246 The CD player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 ﬁles. You can change playlists by using the previous and next folder buttons, the tuner knob, or the seek buttons. Long ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist names may use more disc memory space than necessary.
Page 247 Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD-R will be played in the following order: • Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist and will continue sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has been played, play will continue from the ﬁrst track of the ﬁrst playlist.
Page 248 Playing an MP3 Insert a CD-R partway into the slot (Single CD Player), or press the load button and wait for the message to insert disc (Six-Disc CD Player), label side up. The player will pull it in, and the CD-R should begin playing. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD-R in the player it will stay in the player.
Page 249 (Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3 ﬁles on the CD-R currently playing. © ¨ SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 ﬁle, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3 ﬁle.
Page 250 Once the disc has been scanned, the player will default to playing MP3 ﬁles in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player will move to the next artist in alphabetic order on the CD-R and begin playing MP3 ﬁles by that artist.
Page 251: Navigation/Radio System
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem.
Page 252: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls The audio steering wheel controls may be different depending on your vehicles options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: (Next/Previous): Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous preset radio station.
Page 253: Radio Reception
Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
Page 254: Diversity Antenna System
Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly or not at all.
Page 255: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect your radio’s ability to pick up stations clearly.
Page 256 NOTES 3-126...
Page 257: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Magnetic Ride Control ...4-10 ®...
Page 258: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle 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: They Are for Everyone on page 1-10. CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.”...
Page 259: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is 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: •...
Page 260 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.
Page 261: Control Of A Vehicle
Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision.
Page 262: Braking
Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-62. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
Page 263: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little.
Page 264: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 265: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that the front wheels are spinning too much or beginning to lose traction.
Page 266: Magnetic Ride Control
Electronically Controlled Air Ride Suspension If you have a Cadillac Professional Vehicle, you may have a feature called Electronically Controlled Air Suspension. Air ride control is achieved through a computer used to control and monitor the system. The controller receives input from two height sensors to determine the proper system response.
Page 267: Power Steering
The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed and the traction control system and StabiliTrak light on the instrument panel cluster will come on if there is a problem with the system. When this light and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the system is not operational.
Page 268: Steering In Emergencies
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places.
Page 269: Off-Road Recovery
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 270: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-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-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 271: 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 272 A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 273: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 274: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a ﬁlm caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and ﬂash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Page 275 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 276: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Page 277: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 278: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 4-22 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 279: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
Page 280: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 281 CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope.
Page 282: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Also see Tires on page 5-49. 4-26 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.
Page 283: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful.
Page 284: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7.
Page 285 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 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 cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 286: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 287: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 288: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.
Page 289: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 290 Example 2 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Cargo Weight 4-34 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 291 Certiﬁcation Label A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. This label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
Page 292: Automatic Level Control
If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or...
Page 293: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Service on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see Recreational Vehicle Towing following.
Page 294: Towing A Trailer
5. Release the parking brake. 4-38 Towing a Trailer The Cadillac Professional Vehicle cannot tow a trailer. CAUTION: If you do not 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 —...
Page 295: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
That is the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.
Page 296: Weight Of The Trailer
4-40 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 33169 Detroit, MI 48232-5169...
Page 297: Safety Chains
If you are using a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
Page 298: Driving With A Trailer
Trailer Brakes Because your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do, both brake systems will not work well, or at all. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you will be able to maintain them properly.
Page 299: Making Turns
Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 300: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into PARK (P) ﬁrmly and apply your parking brake. 5. Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1.
Page 301: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10...
Page 302 Section 5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-75 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-80 Spare Tire ...5-81 Appearance Care ...5-83 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-83 Fabric/Carpet ...5-84 Leather ...5-85 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-85 Wood Panels ...5-85 Speaker Covers ...5-86...
Page 303: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 304: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work 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 305: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 306: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM speciﬁcation D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). General Motors recommends against the use of gasolines containing MMT. See Additives on page 5-6 for additional information.
Page 307: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty.
Page 308: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 309 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 310: 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. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 311: Hood Release
Hood Release To lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and ﬁnd the secondary hood release lever, located near the center of the hood.
Page 312: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 5-12...
Page 313: Engine Oil
A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-93. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-39. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34. D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-25 and Cooling System on page 5-28.
Page 314: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-101.
Page 315: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 316: Engine Oil Additives
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below 20°F ( 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures.
Page 317: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change the oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) being turned on, reset the system.
Page 318: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.
Page 319: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing: 1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges and align the two screws.
Page 320: Checking The Fluid Level
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle ﬂuid level if you have been driving: • When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). • At high speed for quite a while. • In heavy traffic — especially in hot weather. •...
Page 321 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The ﬂuid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the ﬂuid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way and turn the handle clockwise.
Page 322: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add only ®...
Page 323 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as 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 would not get the overheat warning.
Page 324: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12. 5-24 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.
Page 325: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 326: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 327: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle.
Page 328: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-28...
Page 329 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 330: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the level is not at the FULL COLD mark located on the side of the surge tank, add enough of a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ®...
Page 331 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as 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 would not get the overheat warning.
Page 332 2. Then keep turning the cap and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark on the side of the coolant surge tank. 5-32 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 4.
Page 333: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located next to the underhood fuse block on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 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 334: 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 335: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location and access. 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 336: Brake Wear
Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. CAUTION: With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all.
Page 337: Battery
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Page 338 The battery is located under the rear seat cushion. To access the battery, see Rear Underseat Fuse Block on page 5-96. You do not need to access the battery to jump start your vehicle. See Jump Starting on page 5-39. CAUTION: A battery that is not properly vented can let sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rear...
Page 339: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 340 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
Page 341 You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located under the rear passenger’s seat. You will not need to access the battery for jump starting. The remote terminals are for that purpose. CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 342 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 343 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 344: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be necessary.
Page 345 Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly. To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information.
Page 346 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws. They are located under the hood near each headlamp assembly. First lift the ﬂap to access either of them. Each one is the top outboard screw by the “ V” on the cover panel next to the aiming ﬂap. The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm hex wrench.
Page 347: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement It is recommended that all bulbs be replaced by your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured.
Page 348 3. Pull the clip up from the blade connecting point, and pull the blade assembly down toward the windshield to remove it from the wiper arm. 4. Install the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm and ﬁrmly press down on the clip to snap it into place. 5-48 To remove and replace the wiper blade element do the following:...
Page 349: Tires
A. Correct Installation B. Incorrect Installation For the proper type and size windshield wiper blades, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 350: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. Passenger Car Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 351 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 352 Light Truck Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 353: Tire Size
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a tire size. (A) P-Metric Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.
Page 354 Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold Inﬂation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving.
Page 355 Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire.
Page 356: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inﬂation or over-inﬂation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inﬂation), you can get the following: •...
Page 357: How To Check
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they are under-inﬂated. Check the tire’s inﬂation pressure when the tires are cold.
Page 358: High Speed Operation
High Speed Operation CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed.
Page 359: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Professional Vehicle The proper inﬂation of the tires on your professional vehicle depends on the type of tires on it. • If your vehicle has P235/60R17 size tires, the cold inﬂation pressure is 41 psi (284 kPa). • If your vehicle has LT235/60R17E size tires, the cold inﬂation pressure depends on the vehicle mass and should be determined by the vehicle coach-builder.
Page 360 Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inﬂated to the inﬂation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inﬂation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inﬂation pressure label, you should determine the proper inﬂation pressure for those tires.)
Page 361 Resetting the TPMS Sensor Identiﬁcation Codes Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, rotate the vehicle’s tires, or install a full-size spare that has a TPMS sensor, the sensor’s identiﬁcation codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.
Page 362 7. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 6. 8. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 6. 9. Proceed to the driver’s side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 6.
Page 363: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-64 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-69 for more information.
Page 364: When It Is Time For New Tires
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-101. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time.
Page 365: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating.
Page 366: Different Size Tires And Wheels
CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and...
Page 367: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
CAUTION: If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury. Only use GM speciﬁc wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle, and have them properly installed by a GM certiﬁed technician.
Page 368 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 (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 369: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
Page 370: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 371: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 372: 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 vehicle’s hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6 for more information. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous.
Page 373: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk.
Page 374 4. Turn the wing nut to remove the retainer that holds the wrench and jack. 5. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and spare tire from the trunk. See Spare Tire on page 5-81 for more information. 5-74 The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B).
Page 375: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover, use the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and do not try to remove it with your hands.
Page 376 3. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and use the corresponding cutouts located in the plastic molding. The front location is (A) 8.5 inches (21 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and the rear location (B) is 3.5 inches (8.5 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well.
Page 377 4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack ﬁts under the vehicle. 5. Raise the jack until the metal ﬂange ﬁts ﬁrmly into the channel of the jack head. 6. Put the spare tire near you. 7.
Page 378 8. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 379 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 380: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
5-Wheel Nuts 13. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers, screw the nut covers on with your ﬁngers, then tighten one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench. Notice: Wheel covers will not ﬁt on your compact spare.
Page 381: Spare Tire
A. Cover E. Jack Container B. Wing Nut F. Spare Tire C. Retainer G. Bolt D. Jack and Wheel Wrench 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-13 2. Reinstall the spare tire (F) with the valve stem up, and line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (G) or wheel center and place on the compartment ﬂoor.
Page 382 After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inﬂated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can ﬁnish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience.
Page 383: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from your upholstery.
Page 384: Fabric/Carpet
Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. • Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to your vehicle’s interior surfaces.
Page 385: Leather
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the entire surface.
Page 386: Speaker Covers
Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them.
Page 387: Finish Care
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-90. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may damage it.
Page 388: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the 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.
Page 389: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Page 390: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil, Oil Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel. White Sidewall Removes soil and black Tire Cleaner marks from whitewalls.
Page 391: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation 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.
Page 392: 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 393: Power Windows And Other Power Options
Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and power seats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is ﬁxed or goes away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
Page 394 Fuses Spare Driver’s Side Low Beam Passenger’s Side Low Beam Airbag 5-94 Usage Fuses Usage Powertrain Control Module Transaxle Spare Spare...
Page 395 Fuses Usage Spare High Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Windshield Washer Pump Spare Climate Controls Spare Fog Lamps Horn Windshield Wiper Lamp Lamp Oxygen Sensor Powertrain Engine Control Module Crank Electric Ignition Air Conditioning Air Solenoid Engine Control Module, Transaxle Control Module Spare Spare...
Page 396: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires.
Page 397 To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work for the next passenger.
Page 398 J-Case Fuses Climate Control Fan Rear Defogger (Option) Automatic Leveling Control/Compressor Fuses Ampliﬁer Navigation (Option) 5-98 Usage Usage Fuses Usage Interior Lamps Courtesy Lamps, Passenger’s Side Turn Signal Canister Vent Electronic Suspension Control (Option) Automatic Leveling Control Module (Option) Rear Seat Lumbar (Option)
Page 399 Fuses Usage Door Unlatch (Option) Switch Dimmer Fuel Pump Body Control Module Logic Airbag Auxiliary Power Outlets Driver’s Side Turn Signal Right Rear Turn Signal Not Used Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Back-up Lamps Rear Door Locks Stoplamp (Option) Radio ® OnStar (Option) Auxiliary Power Outlet, Cigarette Lighter, Console...
Page 400 Circuit Breakers Front Passenger’s Seat, Memory Seat Module Driver’s Power Seat, Memory Seat Module Door Module, Power Windows Memory Seat Module, Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel (Option) Resistor Terminating Resistor Relays Retained Accessory Power Park Lamps 5-100 Relays Usage Usage Usage Usage Run (Option) Park Lamps (Option)
Page 401: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transaxle Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level as recommended in this manual.
Page 402 NOTES 5-102...
Page 403 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 404: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 405 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits.
Page 406: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
Page 407 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 408: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 409: Maintenance Footnotes
Service and Miles (Kilometers) Professional Vehicle Only: Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (j). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (n). Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to...
Page 410 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year.
Page 411: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability, and emission control performance of your ® vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 412: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 413: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 414: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Engine Oil GM Goodwrench requirements for your vehicle.
Page 415: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element Engine Oil Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plugs Wiper Blade 21.7 in (55.0 cm) Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side ®...
Page 416: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 417 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 418 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 419: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-5 Roadside Service ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9 Collision Damage Repair ...7-10 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 420: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 421: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 422: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, refer to the addresses below. United States — Customer Assistance Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O.
Page 423: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col.
Page 424: Roadside Service
This service is provided at no charge for any situation covered by the base warranty coverage and at a nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer covered by the base warranty. Roadside Service is available only in the United States and Canada.
Page 425: Courtesy Transportation
A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership.
Page 426: Scheduling Service Appointments
Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related.
Page 427: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 428: Collision Damage Repair
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: •...
Page 429: Insuring Your Vehicle
Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not...
Page 430 If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
Page 431: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
Page 432: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 33169 Detroit, MI 48232-5169 In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000.
Page 433: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
Page 434 NOTES 7-16...
Page 435 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-42 Adaptive Cruise Control ... 3-19 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-70 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-92 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-18 Air Conditioning ... 3-44 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...
Page 436 Audio System(s) (cont.) Diversity Antenna System ... 3-124 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ... 3-121 Radio with CD ... 3-102 Setting the Time ... 3-98, 3-100 Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-121 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-123 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-125 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...
Page 437 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-89 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-38 Infants and Young Children ... 1-35 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ... 1-43 Older Children ... 1-32 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...
Page 438 Cupholder(s) ... 2-49 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ... 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...
Page 439 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-18 Battery ... 5-37 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ... 3-66 Coolant ... 5-22 Coolant Heater ... 2-25 Coolant Temperature Gage ... 3-65 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ... 3-65 Engine Compartment Overview ... 5-12 Exhaust ... 2-33 Oil ...
Page 440 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-65 Fuel ... 3-70 Speedometer ... 3-57 Tachometer ... 3-57 Garage Door Opener ... 2-45 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Speciﬁcations ... 5-6 Glove Box ... 2-49 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ...
Page 441 Jump Starting ... 5-39 Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Keys ... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-50 Lamps Battery Load Management ... 3-37 Cornering ... 3-35 Courtesy ... 3-36 Exterior ... 3-30 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ... 3-35 Fog ... 3-35 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...
Page 442 Loss of Control ... 4-15 Lumbar Massaging Controls ... 1-3 Power Controls ... 1-3 Lumbar Controls, Rear Power ... 1-9 Magnetic Ride Control ... 4-10 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ... 6-9 At Least Once a Year ...
Page 443 Odometer ... 3-57 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-13 Engine ... 5-13 Pressure Light ... 3-68 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ... 5-16 Older Children, Restraints ... 1-32 Online Owner Center ... 7-3 ® ® OnStar System, see OnStar Manual ... 2-43 Other Warning Devices ...
Page 444 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-14 Radios ... 3-97 Care of Your CD Player ... 3-124 Care of Your CDs ... 3-124 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ... 3-121 Radio with CD ... 3-102 Setting the Time ... 3-98, 3-100 Theft-Deterrent ...
Page 445 Safety Belt (cont.) Safety Belts Care of ... 5-86 Center Front Passenger Position ... 1-24 Driver Position ... 1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-15 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-14 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ... 1-28 Rear Seat Passengers ...
Page 446 ® StabiliTrak System ... 4-10 ® StabiliTrak Indicator Light ... 3-64 Starting Your Engine ... 2-24 Steering ... 4-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ... 3-122 Steering Wheel Controls, Memory ... 2-51 Steering Wheel, Heated ... 3-7 Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ...
Page 447 Towing Recreational Vehicle ... 4-37 Towing a Trailer ... 4-38 Your Vehicle ... 4-37 Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-9 Control System Warning Light ... 3-64 Magnetic Ride Control ... 4-10 ® StabiliTrak System ... 4-10 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ... 5-19 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ...
Page 448 Warnings (cont.) Other Warning Devices ... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ... iii Vehicle Damage ... iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-69 Different Size ... 5-66 Replacement ... 5-69 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-42 Windows ... 2-15 Power ...

Cadillac 2006 DTS Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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