Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual

Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual

2013
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Driver Information System ..... 1-10 Center (DIC) ....1-18 Mirror Adjustment .
  • Page 8: In Brief

    In Brief Instrument Panel English Version Shown; Metric Similar...
  • Page 9 In Brief ® A. Air Vents on page 8 8. StabiliTrak System on Cruise Control on page 9 41. page 9 37. B. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Heated Steering Wheel on See Turn and Lane-Change Rear Park Aid Disable Button. page 5 4 (If Equipped).
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle (RKE) System Information Personalization on page 5 37. The RKE transmitter is used to This section provides a brief Press and hold to open or remotely lock and unlock the doors overview about some of the close the liftgate.
  • Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks To cancel a remote start, do one of With this feature the engine can be Press on the RKE the following: started from outside of the vehicle. transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on Aim the RKE transmitter at the Starting the Vehicle...
  • Page 12: Liftgate

    In Brief Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: To unlock the liftgate, press Press and hold on the RKE the power door lock switch or press transmitter until the liftgate starts on the Remote Keyless Entry moving.
  • Page 13: Windows

    In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by Windows Press the switch to lower the moving the entire control up window. Pull the switch up to raise or down. it. See Windows on page 2 17 and Power Windows on page 2 18. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3.
  • Page 14: Memory Features

    In Brief See Lumbar Adjustment on Memory Features Second Row Seats page 3 4. On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench Reclining Seatbacks or buckets seats, the seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats.
  • Page 15: Heated And Ventilated

    In Brief Heated and Ventilated display show the selected setting: Press to heat the left three for high, two for medium, and Seats outboard or right outboard seat one for low. cushion and to cycle through the temperature settings. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 7.
  • Page 16: Safety Belts

    1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
  • Page 17: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief 1-11 Mirror Adjustment Power Folding Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors To fold the mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Exterior Mirrors package, the driver and/or 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out passenger mirror tilt to a to the driving position.
  • Page 18: Steering Wheel

    1-12 In Brief Automatic Dimming Rearview Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Mirror Adjustment Adjustment The mirror will automatically reduce The vehicle has adjustable throttle the glare from the headlamps from and brake pedals that allow you to behind. The dimming feature comes change their positions.
  • Page 19: Interior Lighting

    In Brief 1-13 Interior Lighting For more information about interior lamps, see: Dome Lamps Dome Lamps on page 6 9. The dome lamps are located in the Reading Lamps on page 6 9. overhead console. Instrument Panel Illumination They come on when any door is Control on page 6 8.
  • Page 20: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    1-14 In Brief control to the off position again will Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the headlamps, turn the automatic headlamps and parking lamps, instrument panel DRL back on. lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the See: vehicle is shifted into the P (Park)
  • Page 21: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-15 Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls To turn the rear wiper on, slide the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with lever to a wiper position. this system. : Turns the wiper off. : Turns on the rear wiper delay.
  • Page 22: Transmission

    1-16 In Brief See Dual Automatic Climate Control To enable the DSC feature: Vehicle Features System on page 8 1 and Rear 1. Move the column shift lever to Climate Control System (Rear the M (Manual) position. Radio(s) Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on 2.
  • Page 23: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief 1-17 Portable Audio Devices The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone : Press to go to the next favorite must be paired with the Bluetooth radio station, track on a CD, This vehicle has an auxiliary input, system before it can be used in the ®...
  • Page 24: Cruise Control

    1-18 In Brief + RES: Press briefly to make the Driver Information : Press to seek the next radio vehicle resume to a previously set station, the next track or chapter Center (DIC) speed, or press and hold to while sourced to the CD or DVD accelerate.
  • Page 25: Side Blind Zone

    In Brief 1-19 instantaneous economy, and Vehicle Customization The system can be disabled through average vehicle speed. The the Driver Information Center (DIC). Some vehicle features can be compass and outside air If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE programmed by using the DIC temperature will also be shown in SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE appears buttons next to the steering wheel.
  • Page 26: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    1-20 In Brief To clean the camera lens, located Power Outlets Universal Remote System above the license plate, rinse it with The accessory power outlets can be water and wipe it with a soft cloth. used to plug in electrical equipment, See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 27: Sunroof

    In Brief 1-21 Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
  • Page 28: Performance And Maintenance Stabilitrak System

    1-22 In Brief Performance and For more information, see The low tire pressure warning light ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 37. may come on in cool weather when Maintenance the vehicle is first started, and then Tire Pressure Monitor turn off as the vehicle is driven.
  • Page 29: Engine Oil Life System

    In Brief 1-23 Avoid idling the engine for long Engine Oil Life System Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) periods of time. The engine oil life system calculates Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap When road and weather engine oil life based on vehicle use can use either unleaded gasoline or conditions are appropriate, use and displays a DIC message when...
  • Page 30: Roadside Service

    1-24 In Brief ® Roadside Service Roadside Service and OnStar OnStar (U.S. and Canada) U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 If equipped, this vehicle has a If the vehicle has an active OnStar comprehensive, in-vehicle system Canada: 1-800-882-1112 subscription, contact OnStar and the that can connect to a live Advisor vehicle s current GPS location will TTY Users (U.S.
  • Page 121 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-13 Vehicle Messages ... 5-28 Controls Safety Belt Reminders .
  • Page 122: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-46 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Programming ....5-46 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
  • Page 123 Instruments and Controls Radio Navigating an iPod or USB Device SRCE (Source/Voice on the Music Navigator Screen Recognition): Press to switch To select preset or favorite radio between the radio and CD, and for stations: 1. Press and release equipped vehicles, the DVD, front to select the next or previous auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
  • Page 124: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls To scan radio stations: Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer 1. Press and hold until a beep is heard, to place the radio into SCAN mode. A station will play for five seconds before moving to the next station. 2.
  • Page 125: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls thaw them. Damaged wiper blades Rear Window Wiper/ Compass should be replaced. See Wiper Washer Your vehicle may have a compass Blade Replacement on page 10 29. in the Driver Information The rear wiper control is located on Heavy snow or ice can overload the Center (DIC).
  • Page 126 Instruments and Controls To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current from tall buildings, utility wires, the following procedure: location and variance zone manhole covers, or other industrial number on the map. structures, if possible. Compass Variance (Zone) Zones 1 through 15 are If CAL should ever appear in the Procedure...
  • Page 127: Clock

    Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a Power Outlets following procedure: few seconds when the The accessory power outlets can be calibration is complete. The DIC Compass Calibration Procedure used to plug in electrical equipment, display will then return to the such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 128 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, WARNING be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Power is always supplied to the the equipment. Do not use outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment exceeding the equipment plugged in when the maximum amperage rating of vehicle is not in use because the 20 amperes.
  • Page 129: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and Controls If equipment is connected using Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays more than 150 watts or a system For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, For vehicles with an ashtray, it is fault is detected, a protection circuit it is located in the center console located in the center console near shuts off the power supply and the near the cupholders.
  • Page 130: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
  • Page 131: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 132: Speedometer

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer For more information see Trip An arrow on the fuel gauge Odometer under Driver Information indicates the side of the vehicle the The speedometer shows the vehicle Center (DIC) on page 5 23. fuel door is on. speed in both kilometers per hour The gauge will first indicate empty (km/h) and miles per hour (mph).
  • Page 133: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on If the driver safety belt is buckled, page 10 18. neither the chime nor the light Temperature Gauge comes on. Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger...
  • Page 134: Airbag Readiness Light

    5-14 Instruments and Controls If the passenger safety belt is If there is a problem with the airbag buckled, neither the chime nor the system, a Driver Information Center light comes on. (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on The front passenger safety belt page 5 35.
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Then, after several more seconds, WARNING the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of comes on and stays on, it means the right front passenger frontal that something may be wrong airbag.
  • Page 136: Charging System Light

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the If the malfunction indicator lamp hybrid supplement for more comes on while the engine is...
  • Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-17 smoothly. This could lead to could damage the emission control The following may correct an costly repairs that might not be system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emission control system covered by the vehicle warranty. and service might be required. malfunction: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to...
  • Page 138 5-18 Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board If one or more of these conditions Diagnostics) system determines occurs, change the fuel brand used. that critical emission control It may require at least one full tank systems have not been of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
  • Page 139: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 Brake System Warning WARNING Light The brake system might not be With the ignition on, the brake working properly if the brake system warning light comes on system warning light is on. when the parking brake is set. If the Driving with the brake system vehicle is driven with the parking Metric...
  • Page 140: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls ® If it does not, have the vehicle If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the StabiliTrak OFF Light serviced by your dealer. If the hybrid supplement for more system is working normally the information. indicator light then goes off. Tow/Haul Mode Light If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off.
  • Page 141: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on When the Light Is On Steady the system does not assist in while driving, and a message This indicates that one or more of controlling the vehicle.
  • Page 142: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it This light is also used to indicate the means that oil is not flowing through status of the anti-theft alarm system the engine properly. The vehicle when the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 143: Front Fog Lamp Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Front Fog Lamp Light See Exterior Lamp Controls on Information Displays page 6 1 for more information. Driver Information Cruise Control Light Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about The front fog lamp light comes on your vehicle.
  • Page 144 5-24 Instruments and Controls Operation and Displays DIC Buttons the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the The DIC has different displays units selected. which can be accessed by pressing (Vehicle Information): Press the DIC buttons located on the to display the oil life, units, side instrument panel, next to the blind zone system on/off, tire...
  • Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Trip/Fuel Menu Items Fuel Range Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL Press the trip/fuel button until (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll RANGE displays. This display AVERAGE ECONOMY displays. through the following menu items: shows the approximate number of This display shows the approximate Odometer remaining kilometers (km) or...
  • Page 146 5-26 Instruments and Controls To start the timer, press the set/ Instantaneous Economy Vehicle Information Menu reset button while TIMER is Items If your vehicle has this display, displayed. The display will show the press the trip/fuel button until INST (Vehicle Information): Press amount of time that has passed ECON displays.
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-27 recommended in the Maintenance ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as Tire Pressure Schedule in this manual. See a reminder that the system has On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Maintenance Schedule on been turned off. See Object Monitor System (TPMS), the page 11 3 for more information.
  • Page 148: Vehicle Messages

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage Oil Pressure Vehicle Messages This display shows the current This display will show the oil Messages displayed on the DIC battery voltage. If the voltage is in pressure in either pounds indicate the status of the vehicle or the normal range, the value will kilopascals (kPa) or per square some action may be needed to...
  • Page 149: Brake System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all check for the message on the DIC unnecessary accessories. Have the display. If the message is still Charging Messages electrical system checked as soon displayed or appears again when as possible.
  • Page 150: Engine Cooling System

    5-30 Instruments and Controls LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN Gauge on page 5 13. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime conditioning compressor sounds if the driver side rear door is sounds if the passenger side rear automatically turns off.
  • Page 151: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle ENGINE ENGINE serviced by your dealer. See Engine This message displays and a chime This message displays when the Oil on page 10 6.
  • Page 152: Fuel System Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls stays on, the vehicle should be atmosphere. A few driving trips with SERVICE RIGHT HEADLAMP taken to your dealer for service as the cap properly installed should ASSEMBLY soon as possible. turn this light and message off. On some models, this message will be displayed when the right Fuel System Messages...
  • Page 153: Ride Control System

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 PARKING ASSIST OFF system. If these displays remain on or due to road spray. It may also after continued driving, the system come on when driving in isolated After the vehicle has been started, needs service. See your dealer. See areas with no guardrails, trees, this message displays to remind the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on...
  • Page 154 5-34 Instruments and Controls however, you do not have the initialized because of road spin. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce conditions or the incorrect tire size. page 9 14. To turn the StabiliTrak ®...
  • Page 155: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 The message displays if an restart so you may want to take the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE engine or vehicle related vehicle to your dealer before turning On vehicles with the Tire Pressure problem has been detected and off the engine.
  • Page 156: Transmission Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls than one tire pressure message at a GRADE BRAKING ENABLED TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE time. To read the other messages ENGINE This message displays when the that may have been sent at the grade braking has been enabled Do not drive the vehicle same time, press the set/reset with the tow/haul mode button on...
  • Page 157: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Vehicle Reminder Vehicle Entering the Feature Settings Menu Messages Personalization 1. Turn the ignition on and place ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park). WITH CARE customization capabilities that allow To avoid excessive drain on the you to program certain features to This message displays when ice battery, it is recommended that...
  • Page 158 5-38 Instruments and Controls DIC display. Press the set/reset ESPANOL: All messages will Press the customization button until button once to display all DIC appear in Spanish. AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the messages in English. DIC display. Press the set/reset ARABIC: All messages will appear button once to access the settings in Arabic.
  • Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-39 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until will unlock when the key is taken REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on This feature allows you to select out of the ignition. the DIC display.
  • Page 160 5-40 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK made to this feature. The current REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears This feature allows you to select setting will remain. on the DIC display. Press the set/ whether or not the locking of the reset button once to access the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be...
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Press the customization button until Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset display. Press the set/reset button whether or not to have the exterior button once to access the settings once to access the settings for this...
  • Page 162 5-42 Instruments and Controls The lamps will remain on for Press the customization button until Press the customization button until 20 seconds or until the lock button AUTO HIGH BEAMS appears on CHIME VOLUME appears on the on the RKE transmitter is pressed, the DIC display.
  • Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-43 PARK TILT MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR: The Press the customization button until passenger outside mirror will be EASY EXIT RECALL appears on This feature allows you to select tilted down when the vehicle is the DIC display. Press the set/reset whether or not the outside mirror(s) shifted into R (Reverse).
  • Page 164 5-44 Instruments and Controls The automatic easy exit seat Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL movement will only occur one time EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the This feature allows you to select after the key is removed from the DIC display.
  • Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-45 NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): The remote start NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current feature will be enabled. made to this feature. The current setting will remain. setting will remain.
  • Page 166: Universal Remote System Programming

    5-46 Instruments and Controls DO NOT RESTORE: The Exiting the Feature Universal Remote customization features will not be Settings Menu System set to their factory default settings. The feature settings menu will be To select a setting, press the set/ See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following reset button while the desired...
  • Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-47 devices such as garage door Park the vehicle outside of the openers, security systems, and garage when programming a garage home automation devices. door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door Do not use this system with any or gate that is being programmed.
  • Page 168 5-48 Instruments and Controls 2. In the garage, locate the garage 5. Press and release the same Most garage door openers sold door opener receiver button again. The garage door before 1996 are Fixed Code units. (motor-head unit). Find the should move, confirming that Programming a garage door opener Learn or Smart button.
  • Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-49 To program up to three devices: The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also 1. To verify that the garage door have a row of dip switches that opener is a Fixed Code unit, can be used when programming remove the battery cover on the the Universal Home Remote.
  • Page 170 5-50 Instruments and Controls 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch 3. From inside your vehicle, first 4. The indicator lights will blink settings from left to right as firmly press all three buttons at slowly. Enter each switch setting follows: the same time for about from Step 2 into your vehicle's...
  • Page 171: Universal Remote System Operation

    Instruments and Controls 5-51 6. Press and hold the button that Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or will be used to control the Fixed Code settings on the Operation garage door until the garage Universal Home Remote device: door moves.
  • Page 172 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 183 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Navigation Symbols ..7-65 Destination ....7-70 CD/DVD Player ....7-18 System Configure Menu .
  • Page 184: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Introduction All functions are available when the WARNING vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving: Infotainment Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with the long or too often while using the Read this manual thoroughly to navigation system operation, navigation system could cause a become familiar with how the...
  • Page 185: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Infotainment System Always be alert and obey traffic and After acknowledging the start up Theft-Deterrent Feature roadway laws and instructions, information, the NAV (Navigation) ® TheftLock is designed to regardless of the guidance from the and DEST (Destination) functions discourage theft of the vehicle's navigation system.
  • Page 186: Overview

    Infotainment System Overview (Power/Volume) (Eject) C. Mark Touch Screen Button (Zoom In) Touch Screen Button E. Map Scale North Up/Heading Up Symbol G. No GPS Symbol H. Full map Touch Screen Button Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) Clock Touch Screen Button K.
  • Page 187 Infotainment System Q. AUDIO Deleting Personal Information See Category under for more information. R. FAV (Favorite) This navigation system can record See From Map under and store personal information such for more information. (Phone) as names and addresses. Delete Some functions will remain limited this information when selling your (Sound) regardless of the setting.
  • Page 188 Infotainment System See Storing Radio Station Presets Entering an Address and Point If five or fewer names are under available, a list displays. If more of Interest, and Storing Preset more information. than five are available, the List Destinations screen button displays a Setting the Clock Entering an Address number.
  • Page 189 Infotainment System 8. Once a street has been 3. Press DEST. 9. Press Start Guidance. The route selected, select the House # is now ready to be started. 4. Press Point of Interest. screen button to enter the house See Point of Interest (POI) under number.
  • Page 190 Infotainment System 6. Press and hold one of the 4. Select one of the available Guidance Volume screen buttons at the bottom of preset destination screen Adjust the volume of voice guidance the screen until the name buttons. A map screen, with the prompts: appears in the screen button on destination marked appears.
  • Page 191: Radio

    Infotainment System Radio replaced or additional equipment (Tuning Knob): Turn to go to is added to the vehicle, the the next or previous frequency or chimes may not work. Make sure disc track or chapter. See AM-FM Radio that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with the Before adding any sound for more information.
  • Page 192 7-10 Infotainment System Finding a Station FM Source Shown, Other Sources FM Source Shown, Other Sources Similar Similar AM Source Shown, Other Sources Similar If you do not want to view a split Category: Press the screen button, screen or you are not on a map located in the middle of the screen, If viewing a map screen, press the screen, press AUDIO.
  • Page 193 Infotainment System 7-11 categories. The station information 2. To scan stations, press and hold While the XM audio screen is appears on the display. See Radio either arrow for more than displaying and a song is being Menu in this section to add and two seconds.
  • Page 194 7-12 Infotainment System Add Artist: Press to save the song While a notification popup alert Sound Menu that is currently playing by the screen displays, press the screen artist's name. button showing the station or press Ignore. Clear All: Press and Hold the Clear All screen button to clear the Storing Radio Station Presets stored favorite songs.
  • Page 195 Infotainment System 7-13 Setting the Tone all source types. The type of DSP 2 CH. (Channel): Enhances selected is displayed on the surround sound. TREBLE: Press + or to increase status line. or decrease the treble. If a station is 5.1 CH.
  • Page 196 7-14 Infotainment System information displayed or to limit Bose AudioPilot little or no adjustments by features while driving, number of AudioPilot. For more information on AudioPilot: The Bose AudioPilot preset pages, XM (if equipped) AudioPilot, visit www.bose.com/ noise compensation technology. ®...
  • Page 197: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System 7-15 Radio Data System (RDS) Satellite Radio SiriusXM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language The audio system has a Radio Data ® SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channels): XL on the radio display, System (RDS). RDS features are Service after the channel name, indicates available for use only on FM content with explicit language.
  • Page 198: Radio Reception

    7-16 Infotainment System Channel Unavail: This previously vehicles. If this message is received Radio Reception assigned channel is no longer after having your vehicle serviced, Frequency interference and static assigned. check with your dealer. can occur during normal radio No Artist Info: No artist XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, reception if items such as cell phone information is available.
  • Page 199: Rear Side Window

    Infotainment System 7-17 FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, FM signals only reach about Cellular phone usage may cause make sure that the grid lines for the 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although interference with the vehicle's radio.
  • Page 200: Satellite Radio Antenna

    7-18 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in The XM Satellite Radio antenna is the player. When the ignition or CD/DVD Player located on the roof of the vehicle. radio is turned on, the CD starts Keep the antenna clear of playing where it stopped, if it was...
  • Page 201 Infotainment System 7-19 Random: 2. Release this screen button to (Eject): To eject a disc: stop fast forwarding. The display 1. Press to hear the tracks in 1. Press will show the elapsed time of the random, rather than sequential, track.
  • Page 202 7-20 Infotainment System Playing a DVD The CD/DVD slot is compatible with When a DVD is loaded, the rear most audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, seat passengers can power on the DVD video does not display on the DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/ RSE video screen and use the navigation screen unless the vehicle RW media along with MP3 and...
  • Page 203 Infotainment System 7-21 DVD Menu Options Move: Press to move the cursor buttons back and forth from the Options: Press to view the menu bottom-right corner to the top-left option screen buttons. Menu options corner of the screen. are available when they are (Pause/Play): highlighted.
  • Page 204 7-22 Infotainment System Audio: Press to display the audio you would like to watch or listen to. Night: Press to make the options. Select the audio options This button does not work when the navigation screen background that best improve sound quality. DVD is stopped.
  • Page 205 Infotainment System 7-23 Menu Language: Press English, Password button. Type in the French, or Spanish to change the password and then change the default language of the DVD video rating level. menus. The menu language must If the password has been forgotten, be available on the disc.
  • Page 206 7-24 Infotainment System mild neutral detergent solution CD/DVD Messages (Tuning Knob): mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe If Disc Read Error appears on the 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch the disc from the center to the display and/or the CD/DVD comes to go to the start of the current outer edge.
  • Page 207 Infotainment System 7-25 AAC files stored on an iPod. If the CD/DVD is not playing OK to disconnect and a GM logo correctly, for any other reason, try a may appear on the iPod and iPod FAT16 known good CD/DVD. appears on the radio's display.
  • Page 208 7-26 Infotainment System 2. Press the center screen button 5. Press the up or down arrows The iPod or USB storage device to enter the music navigator located on the side of the screen should not be pulled out from the main screen.
  • Page 209: Mp3

    Infotainment System 7-27 Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, The files can be recorded on a 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, CD-R or CD-RW with a 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps. maximum capacity of 700MB. ID3 tag information is displayed DVD with MP3 are not playable by the radio if it is available.
  • Page 210 7-28 Infotainment System No Folder File System and Naming ignition or radio, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was When the CD contains only The song name that displays is the the last selected audio source. compressed files, the files are song name that is contained in the located under the root folder.
  • Page 211 Infotainment System 7-29 2. Press the middle screen button, (Rewind): with the folder, artist, or album 1. Press and hold to rewind quickly name, to sort the MP3 by folder, through a track selection. You artist, or album. It may take a will hear sound at a reduced few minutes for the system to volume.
  • Page 212: Auxiliary Devices

    7-30 Infotainment System When playing an MP3 the rear seat To use a portable audio player, Drivers are encouraged to set up operator can power on the RSE connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to any auxiliary device while the video screen and use the remote the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
  • Page 213: Rear Seat Infotainment

    Infotainment System 7-31 2. Press AUDIO then press AUDIO Rear Seat turned off. See again, repeatedly until AUX for more Infotainment (auxiliary) is selected or press information. the AUX screen button. An Video Display Screens auxiliary device must be Rear Seat Entertainment connected for the AUX screen (RSE) System button to appear as an option to...
  • Page 214 7-32 Infotainment System CD-R/RW: A disc that has audio Overview RSE Base System files such as CD-R with Some DVDs do not allow fast downloaded MP3 files, MPEG, forwarding or skipping of the or JPEG files. copyright information or previews. The DVD player and discs are If the DVD does not begin playing at coded by global region.
  • Page 215 Infotainment System 7-33 disc indicator, and display information from K. PLAY playback starts. If the disc both DVD players and both Press this button located is inserted incorrectly, the A/V inputs. below the video display DVD player ejects the disc AV OUTPUT (Audio/Video screen to start playback of and No Disc displays.
  • Page 216 7-34 Infotainment System Using the Base RSE STOP M. EJECT On-Screen Display (OSD) Press once to stop playing Press to eject a disc from Menus a DVD. the DVD slot. Use the OSD setup display There is a pre-stop feature If a disc is ejected from the menus for: for DVD and video CD...
  • Page 217 Infotainment System 7-35 Not all DVDs support all of the 4. Press the right navigation arrow feature defaults in the setup menus. and then use the up/down If a feature is not supported, the navigation arrows to select a defaults are provided by the DVD display option.
  • Page 218 7-36 Infotainment System 2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote control to select the Parental sub-menu under the Preference Page. 3. Press the SETUP button, and use the right and up/down navigation arrows to select any one of the available Rating settings from the display menu.
  • Page 219 Infotainment System 7-37 To create a six digit password, use the numeric keypad on the remote control. Press the ENTER button to confirm. To change the Parental Control Password: 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control 4. At the Old Password option, If a disc is inserted into the DVD enter the old password or the compartment slot and it exceeds the...
  • Page 220 7-38 Infotainment System RSE Overview Uplevel System The following discs are compatible While the vehicle is moving, with the DVD player: passengers should not unfasten The loading slot for the DVD player their safety belts to make DVD-Video: A DVD that has is located at the top of the head adjustments to the video screen video.
  • Page 221 Infotainment System 7-39 B. CD/DVD Slot D. POWER The loading slot for the Press to turn the power on DVD player is located at or off. Each video screen the top of the head can be powered on or off MPEG-1 restraint.
  • Page 222 7-40 Infotainment System 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Output Jack STOP M. EJECT Wired headphones can be Press once to stop playing Press to eject a disc from plugged in with a 3.5 mm a DVD. the DVD slot. (1/8 in) jack. There is a pre-stop feature If a disc is ejected from the K.
  • Page 223 Infotainment System 7-41 Using the Uplevel RSE Not all DVDs support all of the The angle mark allows different feature defaults in the setup menus. viewing angles on the DVD player. On-Screen Display (OSD) If a feature is not supported, the To set the angle mark: Menus defaults are provided by the DVD...
  • Page 224 7-42 Infotainment System 3. Press the down navigation arrow 3. Press the ENTER button, use Preference Setup Menu to select Speaker Setup the left or right navigation arrows To set the audio playback language: sub-menu and to adjust the to adjust the following: 1.
  • Page 225 Infotainment System 7-43 To set the disc menu language: 3. Press the SETUP button, and If yes if selected, the six digit use the right and up/down password must be entered for the 1. Press the SETUP button on the navigation arrows to select any disc to play.
  • Page 226 7-44 Infotainment System 5. At the Confirm PWD option, Vehicle Speakers Wireless Headphones confirm the new password by Audio from the DVD player or an The two wireless headphones entering the new password auxiliary device can be heard included with the Headrest DVD again.
  • Page 227 Infotainment System 7-45 OFF/ON (Power): Turn the power weaken the batteries. Keep the warranty. Storage in extreme cold switch located on the earpiece to headphones stored in a cool, dry can weaken the batteries. Keep turn the wireless headphones on or place.
  • Page 228 7-46 Infotainment System SETUP: Press to change the DVD-Video Screen 4: Press the SOUND AROUND SELECT: Press default settings, see Using the RSE DVD button located under 4 to to select an FM transmitter channel. On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus transmit IR codes for DVD mode on The SOUND AROUND SELECT later in this manual.
  • Page 229 Infotainment System 7-47 TITLE: Press to enter the disc title DISPLAY: Press to scroll through REPEAT : Press to repeat part mode. The title feature is display information on the upper left or all of a chapter, title, track, or the disc-specific, and may not be corner of the screen, such as title, entire disc after using the A-B...
  • Page 230 7-48 Infotainment System If the remote control is to be stored STOP : Press to stop playback PREV (Previous): Press to for a long period of time, remove the of a disc. play the previous chapter or track. batteries and keep it in a cool, dry To return to previous chapters or To resume disc playback, place.
  • Page 231: Playing Mp3 Cd

    Infotainment System 7-49 4. Press DISPLAY four times and be changed by navigating through Selecting a Play Mode Total Remain appears along with the file system. The DVD player The order the songs are played can the current track playing and the plays the songs in the order they be temporarily chosen on a disc.
  • Page 232: Cleaning Video Screens/Components

    7-50 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting dampened with warm water. Dry the Do not touch the bottom side of a screens by wiping with a clean dry CD or DVD while handling it; this IR Sensor Inoperative: Check that cotton cloth. could damage the surface.
  • Page 233: Before Driving/Parental Control

    Infotainment System 7-51 Before Driving DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Headphones Control is on, a padlock icon The RSE is designed for rear seat displays. passengers only. The driver cannot The radio can be turned back on safely view the video screen while with a single press of the power driving and should not try to do so.
  • Page 234 7-52 Infotainment System listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, power if the RSE system and RSA Storage in extreme cold can MP3s, DVD-As, or any auxiliary are shut off, or if the headphones weaken the batteries. Keep the source connected to A/V jacks or are out of range of the transmitters headphones stored in a cool, dry the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle...
  • Page 235 Infotainment System 7-53 If the headphones are to be stored camcorder or a video game unit to the wired headphones. See Using for a long period of time, remove the the RSE system. Adapter the Auxiliary Input Jack under batteries and keep them in a cool, connectors or cables (not included) dry place.
  • Page 236 7-54 Infotainment System Audio Output When a device is connected to the and the DVD continues to play A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary through the previous audio source. Audio from the DVD player or input jack if the vehicle has this Use the remote control power button auxiliary inputs can be heard feature, the rear seat passengers...
  • Page 237 Infotainment System 7-55 Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons could also affect the function of the (Power): Press this button to remote control. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Illumination): Press this button slot, the remote control (power)
  • Page 238 7-56 Infotainment System While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Fast Reverse): Press this can be played slowly by pressing select the choice that is highlighted button to quickly reverse the DVD or the play/pause button then pressing in any menu.
  • Page 239 Infotainment System 7-57 (Subtitles): Press this button to 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press Second Third Row turn on or off subtitles and to move this button to select chapter or track Button Screen through subtitle options when a numbers greater than nine. Press Press Screen DVD is playing.
  • Page 240 7-58 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
  • Page 241 Infotainment System 7-59 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
  • Page 242: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    7-60 Infotainment System ® Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled button. An iPod or portable audio by both the RSA and the front radio, device can be connected to the front When cleaning the video screen, only one band can be tuned to at auxiliary jack or the USB port.
  • Page 243 Infotainment System 7-61 While listening to a disc, press the PROG (Program): Press this (Seek): When listening to FM, button to go to the next preset radio AM, or XM (if equipped), press right seek arrow to go to the next station or channel set on the main track or chapter on the disc.
  • Page 244: Using The Navigation System

    7-62 Infotainment System Navigation 3. Press and hold for more than FAV (Favorite): Press to access two seconds to turn off the the preset stations. See Storing navigation system, the Rear Radio Station Presets under, Using the Navigation Seat Entertainment (RSE), and System Rear Seat Audio (RSA).
  • Page 245 Infotainment System 7-63 NAV (Navigation): Press to view Touch-Sensitive Screen A-Z (Alphabet): Select to enter the vehicle's current position on the letters from the alphabet. This Buttons map screen. Each press of this button may toggle to A-Y. Touch-sensitive screen buttons are button cycles through Full Map and 0-9 (Numbers): Select to enter located on the screen.
  • Page 246 7-64 Infotainment System Maps drive. The navigation system Map Adjustments provides full route guidance in the The system lets you adjust the scale This section includes basic detailed map areas. of view on the map. Also, as you information that you need to know drive, the map scrolls automatically Limited Guidance Areas about the map database.
  • Page 247: Navigation Symbols

    Infotainment System 7-65 Scrolling the Map If scrolling while the vehicle is in Navigation Symbols motion, there is one scroll speed The following symbols are the most and a limited distance to scroll. common symbols that appear on a Keep pressing on the map screen to map screen.
  • Page 248 7-66 Infotainment System The stopover symbol displays on the map after a stopover has been added to the route. The stopover symbols are numbered one through three, depending on how many stopovers The distance and time to destination The straight line to distance symbol have been set.
  • Page 249 Infotainment System 7-67 The shaded triangle indicates the North direction. While in Heading Up mode the direction at the top of the screen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates the direction the vehicle is traveling. Press this screen symbol to switch The north up symbol indicates the Press the Mark screen button to between Heading Up, North Up, and...
  • Page 250 7-68 Infotainment System Displaying POI icons on the map More: Press to view more POI shows where POIs (e.g. restaurants, categories. gas stations, etc.) are located. This Franchise Search: screen appears after selecting the 1. Press to display a list of pre-set POI screen button.
  • Page 251 Infotainment System 7-69 Address Book: Press to add this List all Categories: Press to list all POI to the address book. See Nav POIs sorted alphabetically. under Delete: To delete a specific POI for information on editing address category, select the category. book entries.
  • Page 252 7-70 Infotainment System 3-D Lane Guidance Dual Mode Destination Press DEST to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other...
  • Page 253 Infotainment System 7-71 4. Once a state or province has 5. Once a city has been selected been selected the City name the Street name category is category is automatically automatically selected for entry. selected for entry. Start entering the street name. Enter the City Name or press the If five or fewer names are Last 5 Cities screen button.
  • Page 254 7-72 Infotainment System 9. Press Start Guidance. The route The Last 5 Streets screen 6. Once the house number is is now ready to be started. displays a list of the last five selected, the city name street names that had been automatically populates.
  • Page 255 Infotainment System 7-73 3. Select the state/province screen the number of available streets. Point of Interest (POI) button, if needed, to change the Press this button to view the list The Point of Interest (POI) current state or province. A list and select a street.
  • Page 256 7-74 Infotainment System or select the Franchise Search 6. Select the route preference for 6. Select the route preference for screen button to do a franchise Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The search. system calculates and highlights system calculates and highlights the route.
  • Page 257 Infotainment System 7-75 6. Select the route preference for 3. Press GO, located next to the Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The destination. The map screen, system calculates and highlights with the destination marked the route. displays. 7. Press Start Guidance. The route 4.
  • Page 258 7-76 Infotainment System 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary. Use the scroll arrows to the left to scroll through the list. 4.
  • Page 259 Infotainment System 7-77 Map Coordinates 4. Press Latitude and select either 3. Use and press on the N (North) or S (South) to enter map to find the area that you The coordinates destination entry the direction of the latitude would like to select as your method lets you select a destination coordinate.
  • Page 260 7-78 Infotainment System Preset Destination To use the preset destination entry Map Destination Screen Functions method: The preset destination entry method If the map screen is used to show lets you set a destination by 1. Press DEST. destination, it will have map screen selecting from one of five previously capabilities such as GO, Mark, 2.
  • Page 261 Infotainment System 7-79 ® Low Fuel Warning OnStar Destination Download (US and Canada) OnStar Destination Download (if equipped) is a service available for OnStar subscribers that makes operating your navigation system much simpler. It allows subscribers to request and receive navigation When the fuel in the vehicle assistance on-the-go.
  • Page 262 7-80 Infotainment System Press Add to Address Book, the If OnStar downloads a next waypoint in the existing route. navigation system copies the destination and the address is All features such as Call and Add to downloaded destination to the not found in the mapping disc s Address Book will be available for address book and displays the...
  • Page 263 Infotainment System 7-81 Press to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. (Scroll Arrows): Press the arrows to scroll through the list of maneuvers. Avoid: Press this screen button, next to the adjacent street name, to avoid the maneuver.
  • Page 264 7-82 Infotainment System the whole route if necessary. The the current route between the start (Reverse Skip): Press to go detour option is only available while point and final destination. Once a back to the start point or previous driving on a current planned route. stopover has been added, the stopover.
  • Page 265 Infotainment System 7-83 Press the Add to Address Book 7. Select the route preference for Resume Guidance screen button when available on Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The Press this screen button, from the POI information screens, system calculates and highlights Route screen, to resume guidance Destination Entry screens, the route.
  • Page 266: Configure Menu

    7-84 Infotainment System To store the current vehicle position 4. Select the address book entry to Press CONFIG to adjust several of as a preset destination: be stored as the preset the system's features and destination. Press Name to add preferences.
  • Page 267 Infotainment System 7-85 and Bose AudioPilot. See Radio Voice Prompt Allow Ferrys: This feature allows Menu under, the system to use ferries when Press the Voice Prompt screen for more information. calculating a planned route. button to change the volume of the voice prompts or to turn voice Allow Time and Seasonal Nav (Navigation)
  • Page 268 7-86 Infotainment System 5. Press the Phone # screen button 5. The system will ask for you to and use the numeric keyboard to state the name. You will have input or change the phone four seconds to state the name. number.
  • Page 269 Infotainment System 7-87 4. A list of all the address book Use the Map Database Information/ Off-Road Mode entries will display. Press and Remove Map Data screen button to To turn the Off-road mode on or off: hold Clear All. view the coverage areas of the map 1.
  • Page 270 7-88 Infotainment System Traffic Options (US and the navigation system to provide continuously updated traffic Canada) information personalized for a Read the following Options driver s needs. descriptions to understand how the XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts XM NavTraffic operates. the traffic information for many XM NavTraffic (USA and markets nationally, and the service Canada)
  • Page 271 Infotainment System 7-89 3. Press the Traffic button. This The Traffic Icon has three different Traffic button is highlighted when it is condition displays. These are: Condition Status Icon active. Traffic Traffic events are Condition Status Icon Selecting Alert for Approaching on route.
  • Page 272 7-90 Infotainment System To view the traffic condition location arrow appears, the distance Options and information on the map: indicates how far the event is ahead on current Interstate highway or route. While the vehicle is moving, the traffic list up or down, scroll arrows are limited to a maximum of four pages.
  • Page 273 Infotainment System 7-91 Yellow indicates slightly impaired With route planned, Traffic Event traffic flow with average speed on Route screen displays. between 40 km/h (25 mph) and If the Alert for Approaching Traffic 72 km/h (45 mph). Events is Off, the alert pop-up Green indicates normal traffic screen does not display.
  • Page 274 7-92 Infotainment System Name Scrolling to Traffic Events on condition displays. See Scrolling the Map the Map under Press the Name screen button to for more information. display traffic events in the order of distance. The closest event is To display traffic events in another shown first.
  • Page 275 Infotainment System 7-93 Detailed Traffic Event Screens Back, Map, More, and Avoid (Accident): Roadway obstructed due to accident. These buttons have common functions across all three Detailed (Road Works): Delayed traffic Traffic Event screens. due to construction. Back: Press to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 276 7-94 Infotainment System Avoid: This button is used to avoid prompts. During a traffic voice The Extended Forecast Weather the location of an event on the prompt, if RPT is pressed, the screen displays five days of the route. If pressed, a new route is current prompt playback cancels.
  • Page 277 Infotainment System 7-95 Display Brightness/Contrast/Mode Alert Notification: Press the Alert Notification button located at the Press this screen button to change Press CONFIG to enter the bottom rightside of the Current the brightness, contrast, and mode configure menu options, then press Weather screen turns on or off of the display.
  • Page 278 7-96 Infotainment System Night: Press to make the map For more information about the Rear Setting the Clock background darker. Vision Camera, see The navigation system time and the in the Day: Press to make the map analog clock operate independently. vehicle owner manual.
  • Page 279: Vehicle Positioning

    Infotainment System 7-97 Global Positioning This system may not be available or For more information if the GPS is interferences may occur if any of the not functioning properly, see System (GPS) following are true: The navigation system determines Signals are obstructed by tall the position of the vehicle by using buildings, trees, large trucks, satellite signals, various vehicle...
  • Page 280: Problems With Route Guidance

    7-98 Infotainment System Surface streets run parallel to a First time the map DVD is There is no route guidance when freeway. inserted. turning at an intersection. Vehicle has just been transferred Battery is disconnected for Plural names of places may be by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
  • Page 281: Map Data Updates

    Service General Motors of Mexico, produced. The map database is Customer Care Center Cadillac updated periodically, provided that If the navigation system needs toll-free phone number, the map information has changed.
  • Page 282: Database Coverage Explanations

    7-100 Infotainment System Database Coverage Voice Recognition To use voice recognition: Explanations The navigation system's voice recognition allows for hands-free Coverage area depends upon the operation of the navigation system, map detail available. Some areas audio system, and OnStar (if have greater map detail than others.
  • Page 283 Infotainment System 7-101 If you experience difficulty with Helpful Hints for Stating Voice Recognition Commands the system recognizing a Commands The following list shows all of the command, try saying it more When a multiple command is voice commands available for the softly, and wait for a few available, choose the command navigation system with a brief...
  • Page 284 7-102 Infotainment System If not currently driving on a route, Display [set] night [mode]: Sets Radio [select] (channel) XM (if the system automatically creates the the display to night mode. equipped), radio [select] voice tag destination as the final (channel) satellite (if equipped): Display [set] auto [mode]: Sets destination.
  • Page 285 Infotainment System 7-103 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. CD, DVD, Disc select previous Phone The system may not work with folder: Use this command to select all cell phones. See Pairing in the previous folder on the MP3 or Bluetooth this section for more information.
  • Page 286 7-104 Infotainment System A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone (Push to Talk): Press to Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a system information, and start receive phone calls.
  • Page 287 Infotainment System 7-105 The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit Phones Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be The system can list all cell phones (PIN).
  • Page 288 7-106 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 30 two seconds.
  • Page 289 Infotainment System 7-107 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a that you want to store. After phone number to be dialed by 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system entering the digits one at a time.
  • Page 290 7-108 Infotainment System Once connected, the person called 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Call Waiting will be heard through the audio that you want to dial. After each Call waiting must be supported on speakers. digit is entered, the system the cell phone and enabled by the repeats back the digit it heard wireless service carrier.
  • Page 291 Infotainment System 7-109 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Voice pass-thru allows access to the to be called. system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the transferred.
  • Page 292 7-110 Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Other Information (DTMF) Tones ® Unless information is deleted out of The Bluetooth word mark and ® the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it logos are owned by the Bluetooth The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely.
  • Page 301 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems ® Power (RAP) ....9-26 StabiliTrak System ..9-37 Operating Shifting Into Park .
  • Page 302: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-56 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
  • Page 303: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Defensive Driving WARNING WARNING Defensive driving means always Taking your eyes off the road too Drinking and then driving is very expect the unexpected. The first long or too often could cause a dangerous. Your reflexes, step in driving defensively is to wear crash resulting in injury or death.
  • Page 304: Braking

    Driving and Operating Braking power brake assist but it will be Curve Tips used when the brake is applied. Take curves at a reasonable Braking action involves perception Once the power assist is used up, it speed. time and reaction time. Deciding to can take longer to stop and the push the brake pedal is perception Reduce speed before entering a...
  • Page 305: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. Skidding The vehicle may straighten out.
  • Page 306: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and Operating Know the local laws that apply to Remember: Antilock brakes help WARNING off-road driving. avoid only the braking skid. To gain more ground clearance if When driving off-road, bouncing Off-Road Driving needed, it may be necessary to and quick changes in direction remove the front fascia lower Four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive...
  • Page 307 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, cannot be seen, get out of the WARNING (Continued) trees, or grasses or disturb vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. driving further. Keep cargo in the cargo area Do not park over things that When driving on hills: as far forward and as low as burn.
  • Page 308 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or When driving down a hill, keep 2. Shift into P (Park) and then backward with either the the vehicle headed straight restart the engine. transmission or transfer case in down. Use a low gear because If driving uphill when the N (Neutral).
  • Page 309 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, steepness of the incline more after stalling, set the parking or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across brake, shift an automatic Use a low gear when driving in mud with the uphill wheels, or if the transmission into P (Park), and...
  • Page 310: Driving On Wet Roads

    9-10 Driving and Operating Do not drive through After operation in mud or sand, WARNING standing water if it is deep have the brake linings cleaned and enough to cover the wheel hubs, checked. These substances can Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, axles or exhaust pipe.
  • Page 311: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating 9-11 Have good tires with proper Hydroplaning WARNING tread depth. See Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. Turn off cruise control. tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a water.
  • Page 312: Hill And Mountain Roads

    9-12 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding Driving on steep hills or through roads, long grades, passing or Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving no-passing zones) and take or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-13 Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions WARNING If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a wheels will spin and polish the serious situation. Stay with the Snow can trap engine exhaust surface under the tires even more.
  • Page 314: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    9-14 Driving and Operating feel really uncomfortable from the WARNING (Continued) WARNING cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. Fully open the air outlets on If the vehicle's tires spin at high If it takes some time for help to or under the instrument speed, they can explode, and you arrive, now and then when you run...
  • Page 315: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-15 shifting, and press lightly on the Vehicle Load Limits accelerator pedal when the It is very important to know how transmission is in gear. Slowly much weight your vehicle can spinning the wheels in the forward carry.
  • Page 316 9-16 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum WARNING Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Tire and Loading Vehicle Weight Rating Information label also shows the (GVWR), or either the size of the original equipment...
  • Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-17 Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Locate the statement The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
  • Page 318 9-18 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
  • Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-19 Rating (GVWR). The GVWR Using heavier suspension WARNING includes the weight of the components to get added vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and durability might not change your Do not load the vehicle any cargo. weight ratings. Ask your dealer heavier than the Gross to help you load your vehicle the Vehicle Weight Rating...
  • Page 320 9-20 Driving and Operating There is also important loading Automatic Level Control WARNING information for off-road driving in The automatic level control rear this manual. See Loading Your Things you put inside the suspension comes as a part of Vehicle for Off-Road Driving vehicle can strike and injure the Road Sensing Suspension.
  • Page 321: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Avoid making hard stops for to LOCK. You may hear the air Starting and the first 322 km (200 miles) or compressor operating when the Operating so. During this time the new height is being adjusted. brake linings are not yet If a weight-distributing hitch is broken in.
  • Page 322: Adjustable Throttle And Brake

    9-22 Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Before you start driving, fully press To shift out of P (Park), the ignition the brake pedal to confirm the must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ Brake Pedal adjustment is right for you. While ACCESSORY and the regular brake driving, make only small pedal must be applied.
  • Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-23 Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See while the engine is off. Use this vehicle is moving. This will cause a position if the vehicle must be loss of power assist in the brake pushed or towed.
  • Page 324: Starting The Engine

    9-24 Driving and Operating D (START): This is the position that Starting Procedure the engine is already running. starts the engine. When the engine Engine cranking can be stopped 1. With your foot off the accelerator starts, release the key. The ignition by turning the ignition switch to pedal, turn the ignition to START.
  • Page 325: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating 9-25 2. If the engine does not start after If you add electrical parts 2. Open the hood and unwrap the 5-10 seconds, especially in very or accessories, you could change electrical cord. The cord is cold weather (below 18°C or the way the engine operates.
  • Page 326: Retained Accessory

    9-26 Driving and Operating 4. Before starting the engine, be the windows and sunroof continue Leaving the Vehicle with the sure to unplug and store the to work up to 10 minutes until any Engine Running cord as it was before to keep it door is opened.
  • Page 327: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-27 If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the releasing the parking brake.
  • Page 328: Parking Over Things

    9-28 Driving and Operating ® If you are still having a problem Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust shifting, then have the vehicle Vehicles with V8 engines may have serviced soon. Active Fuel Management. This WARNING system allows the engine to operate Parking over Things Engine exhaust contains carbon on either all or half of its cylinders,...
  • Page 329: Running The Vehicle While

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the in the vehicle body from engine running. hybrid supplement for more damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine...
  • Page 330 9-30 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the already moving, use N (Neutral) WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position to only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the use when you start the engine vehicle is being towed. you are on fairly level ground, because the vehicle cannot move always set the parking brake and...
  • Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-31 D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization a heavy load or when temperature normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission changes. During this adaptive shift fuel economy. If you need more shifting to the current driving controls process, shifting may feel power for passing, and you are:...
  • Page 332: Manual Mode

    9-32 Driving and Operating spin the tires. When stopping on Manual Mode displayed on the second line. The a hill, use the brakes to hold the number displayed in the DIC is the Driver Shift Control (DSC) vehicle in place. highest gear that can be used.
  • Page 333: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Tow/Haul Mode Also see Tow/Haul Mode under To disable or enable Tow/Haul Grade Braking within the current more information. ignition key cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul button for The Tow/Haul Mode works with the three seconds. A DIC message will ®...
  • Page 334: Drive Systems

    9-34 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels If the vehicle has this feature, are slowing down.
  • Page 335: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-35 suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Driving with the parking leave enough room up ahead to brake on can overheat the brake stop, even with ABS. system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system Using ABS parts.
  • Page 336: Brake Assist

    9-36 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) During the transition period between when the driver releases the brake This vehicle has a brake assist Non hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak pedal and starts to accelerate to feature designed to assist the driver have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) drive off on a grade, HSA holds the in stopping or decreasing vehicle...
  • Page 337: Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Ride Control Systems the vehicle is started. See If a DIC message appears, make sure the StabiliTrak system has not for more information. been turned off using the Traction ® StabiliTrak System Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak When the vehicle is started and button.
  • Page 338 9-38 Driving and Operating the appropriate DIC message It is recommended to leave the displays. This will also disable the system on for normal driving TSC feature. conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle Traction control and StabiliTrak can is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, be turned on by pressing and...
  • Page 339: Locking Rear Axle

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Traction Control Operation If the wheel(s) of one axle StabiliTrak may also turn off is allowed to spin excessively automatically if it determines that a TCS is part of the StabiliTrak ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake problem exists with the system.
  • Page 340: Road Sensing Suspension

    9-40 Driving and Operating Road Sensing Continuous Damping Autoride and MagneRide also interact with the tow/haul mode that, Suspension Control (CDC) when activated, will provide additional control of the shock The Road Sensing This vehicle may have a continuous absorbers. This additional control Suspension (RSS) feature provides damping control system called ®...
  • Page 341: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-41 An air compressor connected to the Cruise Control This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic rear shocks will raise or lower the 6-speed automatic transmission, rear of the vehicle to maintain see Grade Braking under WARNING proper vehicle height. The system is for an activated when the ignition key is explanation of how cruise control...
  • Page 342 9-42 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is Setting Cruise Control disengaged without erasing the set If the cruise button is on when not in...
  • Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-43 Reducing Speed While Using hills, pressing the accelerator pedal Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control may be necessary to maintain There are three ways to end cruise vehicle speed. When going If the cruise control system is control: downhill, Cruise Grade Braking already activated,...
  • Page 344: Object Detection Systems

    9-44 Driving and Operating Object Detection How the System Works Turning the System On and Off URPA comes on automatically when Systems the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working. If available, the Ultrasonic Rear URPA operates only at speeds less Parking Assist (URPA) system uses...
  • Page 345: Side Blind Zone

    Driving and Operating 9-45 PARKING ASSIST OFF: This Other conditions may affect system WARNING message occurs if the driver performance, such as vibrations disables the system or if the vehicle from a jackhammer or the SBZA does not detect vehicles is driven above 8 km/h (5 mph) in compression of air brakes on a very rapidly approaching outside of the...
  • Page 346 9-46 Driving and Operating How the System Works the same side, the display will flash to give you extra warning not to The SBZA symbol lights up in the change lanes. side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the side blind At speeds greater then 32 km/h zone, indicating it may be unsafe to (20 mph), SBZA displays may come...
  • Page 347: Rear Vision

    Driving and Operating 9-47 shrubs, and other stationary objects. The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ON SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE This is normal system operation, the option will not be selectable if the ALERT SYSTEM: If this message vehicle does not need service. conditions for normal system appears, both SBZA displays will operation are not met.
  • Page 348 9-48 Driving and Operating shifted into R (Reverse), the video The delay that is received after WARNING image appears on the navigation shifting out of R (Reverse) is screen. After a delay, the navigation approximately 10 seconds. The The RVC system does not display screen displays the last screen after delay can be canceled by children, pedestrians, bicyclists,...
  • Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-49 The symbols appear near objects Guidelines RVC Location detected by the URPA system. The The RVC system has a guideline symbol may cover the object when overlay that can help the driver align viewing the navigation screen. the vehicle when backing into a To turn the symbols on or off: parking spot.
  • Page 350 9-50 Driving and Operating Ice, snow, mud, or anything else Displayed images may be further or builds up on the camera lens. closer than they appear. The area Clean the lens, rinse it with displayed is limited and objects water, and wipe it with a soft which are close to either corner of cloth.
  • Page 351: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-51 Fuel vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a slight audible Use of the recommended fuel is an knocking noise, commonly referred important part of the proper to as spark knock, might be heard. maintenance of this vehicle. To help If the octane is less than 87, you keep the engine clean and maintain might notice a heavy knocking noise...
  • Page 352: California Fuel

    9-52 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean Requirements Countries and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any that is advertised as TOP TIER California Emissions Standards, it is...
  • Page 353: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

    Driving and Operating 9-53 recommend that you use these control system performance. The indicating ethanol content. Do not gasolines, if they comply with the malfunction indicator lamp might use the fuel if the ethanol content is specifications described earlier. turn on. If this occurs, return to your greater than 85%.
  • Page 354: Filling The Tank

    9-54 Driving and Operating E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank WARNING (Continued) (gallon) than gasoline, so you will need to refill the fuel tank more WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel often when using E85 than when cap is opened too quickly.
  • Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-55 When replacing the fuel cap, insert WARNING the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap If a fire starts while you are clockwise until it clicks. It will require refueling, do not remove the more effort to turn the fuel cap on nozzle.
  • Page 356: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-56 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Place container on the ground. Information WARNING Place the nozzle inside the fill Only use towing equipment that has Filling a portable fuel container opening of the container been designed for the vehicle.
  • Page 357: Towing Tips

    Driving and Operating 9-57 Driving Characteristics Towing a trailer requires a certain WARNING amount of experience. The and Towing Tips combination you are driving is When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
  • Page 358 9-58 Driving and Operating Passing When turning with a trailer, make The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if wider turns than normal. Do this so the transmission shifts too often. More passing distance is needed the trailer will not strike soft when towing a trailer.
  • Page 359: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-59 Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to into P (Park). inspect these before and during WARNING the trip.
  • Page 360 9-60 Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer WARNING (Continued) driving the vehicle by itself. How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering means changes in seriously injured. The vehicle may handling, acceleration, braking, It depends on how the rig is used. also be damaged;...
  • Page 361 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade AWD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade ESV 2WD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade ESV AWD 6.2L V8 3.42...
  • Page 362 9-62 Driving and Operating Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum proper. If they are not, adjustments allowable tongue weight for the might be made by moving some vehicle.
  • Page 363: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-63 Weight of the Trailering Other trailers may require a weight Weight Distributing Hitch distributing hitch that uses spring Combination Adjustment bars to distribute the trailer tongue It is important that the combination weight among the two vehicle and of the tow vehicle and trailer does trailer axles.
  • Page 364 9-64 Driving and Operating Hitch Cover (without Dual To reinstall the hitch cover: Hitch Cover (with Dual Exhaust) Exhaust) 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle and push The vehicle may have a hitch cover. To remove the hitch cover: the upper tabs in the hitch cover To remove the hitch cover:...
  • Page 365 Driving and Operating 9-65 3. Turn the fasteners on the lower the instructions for the trailer brakes The seven-wire harness contains tabs 90 degrees clockwise to so they are installed, adjusted and the following trailer circuits: lock the cover in place. maintained properly.
  • Page 366 9-66 Driving and Operating headlamps as a second way to Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists boost the vehicle system and when pulling a heavy trailer or a charge the battery. large or heavy load. See for more Electric Brake Control Wiring information.
  • Page 367: Trailer Sway

    Driving and Operating 9-67 Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Trailer Sway Conversions and when lightly loaded or with no trailer Control (TSC) Add-Ons at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak selection of Tow/Haul when the Add-On Electrical have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
  • Page 368 9-68 Driving and Operating NOTES...
  • Page 369 Engine Fan ....10-20 Back-Up Lamps ... . 10-31 Power Steering Fluid ..10-20 License Plate Lamp .
  • Page 370 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ....10-50 Towing the Vehicle ..10-87 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
  • Page 371 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or emit these chemicals.
  • Page 372 If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own 1.
  • Page 374 Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See To ensure proper engine B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap. See Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect C.
  • Page 375 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Remove it again, keeping the tip get an accurate reading, the vehicle down, and check the level.
  • Page 376 Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the ® with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle. Do not use vehicle warranty.
  • Page 377 be changed at least once a year 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET and, at this time, the system must button on the DIC for more than be reset. Your dealer has trained five seconds. The oil life will service people who will perform this change to 100%.
  • Page 378 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP Before checking the fluid level, reading is not within the required prepare the vehicle as follows: temperature ranges, allow the 1. Start the engine and park the vehicle to cool, or operate the vehicle on a level surface.
  • Page 379 Use this cold check procedure to 4. Check both sides of the dipstick 7. If the fluid level is in the check fluid level when the and read the lower level. Repeat acceptable range, push the transmission temperature is the check procedure to verify the dipstick back in all the way, then between 27°C and 32°C (80°F reading.
  • Page 380 Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedures described. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If fluid is added, it 1. Locate the transmission dipstick may take 15 minutes or longer to 5. Safe operating level is within the at the rear of the engine obtain an accurate reading because HOT cross hatch band on the...
  • Page 381 If driving on dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6. When the engine 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ air cleaner/filter is removed, lightly filter from the housing.
  • Page 382 The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or under the hood can start up even working temperature. others to be burned. The air when the engine is not running cleaner not only cleans the air;...
  • Page 383 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system Gives freezing protection down can be dangerous. Plain water to 37°C ( 34°F), outside and other liquids, can boil before temperature.
  • Page 384 coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on You can be burned if you spill the ground, or into sewers, streams, coolant on hot engine parts.
  • Page 385 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for Steam and scalding liquids from a that to stop. A hiss means there hot cooling system can blow out is still some pressure left. and burn you badly.
  • Page 386 6. Verify coolant level after engine If the decision is made not to lift the is shut off and the coolant is hood when this warning appears, cold. If necessary, repeat coolant but instead get service help right fill procedure Steps 1 6. away.
  • Page 387 Idles for long periods in traffic. If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an Tows a trailer. See overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. If the ENGINE OVERHEATED Continue to drive the vehicle slowly STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE for information on for about 10 minutes.
  • Page 388 for reservoir location. The vehicle has electric cooling fans. The fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving If an overheated engine condition might be heard. The fans can turn It is not necessary to regularly exists and the ENGINE POWER IS off if no cooling is required.
  • Page 389 The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If necessary, add only The vehicle has a low washer fluid enough fluid to bring the level up to message on the DIC that comes on the mark. when the washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each To determine what kind of fluid to...
  • Page 390 Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
  • Page 391 Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid. See worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed.
  • Page 392 After work is done on the brake Refer to the replacement number on hydraulic system, make sure the the original battery label when a level is above the MIN but not over new battery is needed. See the MAX mark. for battery location.
  • Page 393 Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. It is not necessary to regularly Extended Storage: Remove the check front axle fluid unless there is black, negative ( ) cable from the a leak suspected or an unusual battery or use a battery trickle noise is heard.
  • Page 394 Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid Refer to level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled determine what kind of lubricant out along the axle tubes and has to use. not drained back to the sump area. Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a...
  • Page 395 For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the 2. Firmly apply both the parking proper level is from 1.0 mm to brake and the regular brake. 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.75 in) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear Do not use the accelerator axle.
  • Page 396 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever When you are doing this check, moves out of P (Park), contact the vehicle could begin to move.
  • Page 397 To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up With the engine running, shift to and out of the park rest position. P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is 2.
  • Page 398 Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact 4.
  • Page 399 notice that the beam is a slightly 6. Press a new bulb into the different shade than it was originally. socket, insert the socket into the This is normal. taillamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly. 7.
  • Page 400 3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and install the new bulb. The vehicle has fuses and circuit 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall breakers to protect against an the license plate lamp.
  • Page 401 An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the some cases to remain off. Have the hybrid supplement for more headlamp wiring checked right away information. if the lamps go on and off or The wiring circuits in the vehicle are remain off.
  • Page 403 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Fuel System Control features shown. Lamps Module Driver Side Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Headlamp Turn Lamp Rear Windshield Engine Control Washer Electronic Stability Module (Battery) Suspension Control, Fuel Injectors, Ignition...
  • Page 404 Airbag System Engine Control Daytime Running Lamps 2 (If Equipped) (Battery) Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) Sunroof Instrument Panel Cluster Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent Not Used System Auxiliary Climate Cooling Fan 1 Windshield Wiper Control (Ignition) Automatic Level SEO B2 Upfitter Center High-Mounted Control Compressor Usage (Battery)
  • Page 405 HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Not Used LO/HID Transfer Case Front Fog Lamps LAMP Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Air Conditioning Power) CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical STRTR Starter Center 1 PWR/TRN Powertrain Climate Control FUEL Fuel Pump Blower Power Liftgate Parking Lamps Module LAMP The instrument panel fuse block...
  • Page 406 Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp with all of the fuses, relays, and Rear Climate Controls...
  • Page 407 Interior Lamps LT DR Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) BODY Harness Connector Driver Information BODY Harness Connector...
  • Page 408 and a serious crash. See HEADLINER Headliner Harness Connector 2 Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer. See Connector 1 the same danger as the warranty manual for SEO/ Special Equipment overloaded tires.
  • Page 409 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high speed cause a crash. If the tread driving. is badly worn, replace them. Replace any tires that If the vehicle has 22 inch P285/ have been damaged by 45R22 size tires, they are impacts with potholes, classified as touring tires and This vehicle may come with...
  • Page 410 winter driving conditions, but they If using winter tires: if frequent driving in cold may not offer the same level of temperatures or on snow or ice Use tires of the same brand and traction or performance as winter covered roads is expected. See tread type on all four wheel tires on snow or ice-covered roads.
  • Page 411 particular tire's width, height, The type aspect ratio, construction type, The last four of cord and number of plies in and service description. See the digits of the TIN indicate the tire the sidewall and under the tread. Tire Size illustration later in this manufactured date.
  • Page 412 A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The example shows a typical aspect ratio is 75, as shown in passenger vehicle tire size.
  • Page 413 A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Gross Axle Weight cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See tread. Cords may be made from passengers and cargo. steel or other reinforcing A code molded materials.
  • Page 414 model name molding that is The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall pressure for that tire. of the tire.
  • Page 415 A label A tire permanently attached to a information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle consumers with ratings for a capacity weight and the original tire's traction, temperature, and equipment tire size and treadwear. Ratings are recommended inflation pressure. determined by tire See Tire and Loading manufacturers using...
  • Page 416 The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire. See pressure is reached. If the Information label on the vehicle inflation pressure is high, press indicates the original equipment for additional on the metal stem in the center tires and the correct cold tire information.
  • Page 417 pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. inflation pressure adjustment for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire high-speed operation. When (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you speed limits and road conditions technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as are such that a vehicle can be...
  • Page 418 The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. for information This sequence will continue upon When a low tire pressure condition regarding Part 15 of the Federal subsequent vehicle start-ups as is detected, the TPMS illuminates...
  • Page 419 pressure levels can be viewed. For additional information and details about the DIC operation and The TPMS will not function properly displays see if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the The low tire pressure warning light low tire warning light flashes for may come on in cool weather when...
  • Page 420 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
  • Page 421 The tire has a bump, bulge, 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. or split. front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the 5. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire or other damage that cannot...
  • Page 422 towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt. System. See Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing Check that all wheel nuts are grease after a wheel change or properly tightened.
  • Page 423 maintenance affect how fast aging Parking for an extended period can takes place. GM recommends that cause flat spots on the tires that tires, including the spare if may result in vibrations while equipped, be replaced after six driving. When storing a vehicle for years, regardless of tread wear.
  • Page 424 traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is pressure monitoring necessary to replace only one performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the vehicle damage. Use the number is molded onto the tire's new tires on the rear axle. correct size, brand, and type sidewall near the tire size.
  • Page 425 The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle. See vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable for the label level of performance and safety if rim flanges to develop cracks location and more information...
  • Page 426 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires. graded 100.
  • Page 427 straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum dealer for proper diagnosis. acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is characteristics.
  • Page 428 Using the wrong replacement control and a crash. Use another wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel type of traction device only if its Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could manufacturer recommends it for one is dangerous. How it has affect the braking and handling of the vehicle's tire size combination been used or how far it has been...
  • Page 429 It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is are maintained properly.
  • Page 430 This vehicle may come with a jack The following information explains and spare tire or a tire sealant and how to repair or change a tire. compressor kit. To use the jacking Changing a tire can be equipment to change a spare tire dangerous.
  • Page 431 If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or be a place to store a tire.
  • Page 432 Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. Read and follow the safe handling 1. Remove the tire sealant and instructions on the label adhered to compressor kit from its storage the sealant canister. location. See Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister.
  • Page 433 6. Plug the power plug (C) into the into the tire, the pressure will accessory power outlet in the quickly drop and start to rise vehicle. Unplug all items from again as the tire inflates with other accessory power outlets. air only.
  • Page 434 12. Turn the sealant/air hose (G) 16. Return the equipment to its If the tire pressure has not counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the dropped more than 68 kPa from the tire valve stem. vehicle. (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the 13.
  • Page 435 8. Plug the power plug (C) into the for other important accessory power outlet in the safety warnings. vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage To use the air compressor to inflate in the owner manual.
  • Page 436 11. Inflate the tire to the 14. Disconnect the air only 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from recommended inflation hose (F) from the tire valve the tire sealant canister (B). pressure using the pressure stem, by turning it 3.
  • Page 437 To install a new sealant canister: To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) with the slot in the air compressor. 2. Push the tire sealant canister (B) down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G) around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location.
  • Page 438 Use the following tools: The equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, located on the driver side trim panel, over the rear wheelhouse. A. Jack Knob B. Wing Nut Retaining the Tool Bag C. Wing Nut Retaining the Wheel Blocks A.
  • Page 439 To access the spare tire: Hoist End of Extension Tool 3. To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key, turn it K. Spare Tire Lock clockwise and then pull the 1. To reach the hoist shaft access lock out. cover (C), remove the hitch cover by turning the two fasteners located at the bottom...
  • Page 440 If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See for more information. 5. Insert the open end of the 8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle extension (J) through the hole in with some slack in the cable to the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access the tire/wheel retainer.
  • Page 441 Once the retainer is separated from the pin, tilt the retainer and A. Front Position pull it through the center of the B. Rear Position wheel along with the cable and 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen latch. all the wheel nuts. Turn the 9.
  • Page 442 4. Position the jack under the Raise the vehicle far enough off vehicle as shown. the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear Raising the vehicle with the jack the ground. improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
  • Page 443 to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the for the spare tire to clear the parts to which it is fastened, can ground.
  • Page 444 9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. When reinstalling the regular wheel Then use the wheel wrench to and tire, also reinstall the center tighten the nuts until the wheel is cap. Line the tab on the back of the held against the hub.
  • Page 445 D. Jack Handle Extensions 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/wheel retainer E. Wheel Wrench from the guide pin. Pull the pin Hoist Cable through the center of the wheel. Tilt the retainer down and G. Tire/Wheel Retainer through the center wheel H.
  • Page 446 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and centered in the wheel opening.
  • Page 447 To store the tools: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag (B). 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse.
  • Page 448 For the secondary latch to work, the To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the spare must be installed with the secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three valve stem pointing down. See or four turns. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 4.
  • Page 449 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
  • Page 450 13. Disconnect the jack handle Have the hoist assembly inspected After installing the spare tire on the from the jack and carefully as soon as you can. You will not be vehicle, stop as soon as possible remove the jack. Use one hand able to store a spare or flat tire and check that the spare is correctly to push against the spare while...
  • Page 451 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not If you do not follow these steps vehicle battery, see touching each other. If they are, exactly, some or all of these it could cause a ground things can hurt you.
  • Page 452 Your vehicle has a remote The remote negative ( ) terminal positive (+) jump starting is a stud located on the right terminal and a remote front of the engine, where the negative ( ) jump starting negative battery cable attaches. terminal.
  • Page 453 Do not connect positive (+) to negative ( ) or you will get a short that would damage the Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
  • Page 454 7. Do not let the other end touch 10. Now start the vehicle with the metal. Connect it to the good battery and run the positive (+) terminal of the good engine for a while. battery. Use a remote 11. Try to start the vehicle that had positive (+) terminal if the vehicle the dead battery.
  • Page 455 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the negative ( ) cable from the hybrid supplement for more vehicle that had the bad battery. information. 2.
  • Page 456 Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. What is the distance that will be travelled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
  • Page 457 transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not with the rear wheels on the dolly. be towed with the rear wheels on See Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the ground.
  • Page 458 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. To preserve the vehicle's finish, 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). wash it often and out of direct 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly sunlight.
  • Page 459 damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. Regularly clean bright metal parts If necessary, use non-abrasive with water or chrome polish on cleaners that are marked safe for chrome or stainless steel trim, painted surfaces to remove foreign if necessary.
  • Page 460 clean cloth. See Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild clean the tires. detergent.
  • Page 461 leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually material to parts repaired or check constant velocity joints, replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, rubber boots, and axle seals for protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. leaks. Original manufacturer replacement Immediately remove any soils. Note parts will provide the corrosion that newspapers or dark garments protection while maintaining the...
  • Page 462 Do not use laundry detergents or remain on the surface being dishwashing soaps with cleaned for extended periods degreasers. For liquid cleaners, of time. use approximately 20 drops per Cleaners may contain solvents that 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. can become concentrated in the A concentrated soap solution will interior.
  • Page 463 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface The leather surface on the seat was center. Rotate the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a not designed to be aggressively to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being cleaned using any commercial...
  • Page 464 products, or those containing Do not use cleaners that increase organic solvents to clean the gloss, especially on the instrument interior. Never use shoe polish on panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth leather. visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove under certain conditions.
  • Page 465 Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor mats were designed for the vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended Do not bleach or dye safety belts. that GM certified floor mats be It may severely weaken them.
  • Page 489 Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
  • Page 490 You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800-458-8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at...
  • Page 491 For further information concerning In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), Limited wants you to be aware of its...
  • Page 492 Motors Customer Assistance been satisfactorily handled through assistance. However, if a customer the normal means, we suggest the Center (CAC) and provide the wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, following information: following steps: the letter should be addressed to: Name...
  • Page 493 To assist customers who are deaf, Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 hard of hearing, or speech-impaired 1-866-466-8195 and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment Please contact the local General available at its Customer Assistance Motors Business Unit. 00-800-052-1005 Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-2622.
  • Page 494 Select a preferred dealer and view dealer location, Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner maps, phone numbers, and hours. Centre: The Cadillac online owner Chat live with online help experience is a one-stop resource Track the vehicle s representatives.
  • Page 495 The Roadside of its term, contact the Cadillac aftermarket adaptive equipment Assistance program is not part of, Customer Assistance Center at required for the vehicle, such as or included, in the coverage 01-800-466-0805.
  • Page 496 This service is limited to the If the vehicle cannot be received nearest dealer for warranty transfer of the vehicle to the by the nearest Cadillac dealer service if the vehicle cannot be repair facility. due to scheduling conflicts, the driven.
  • Page 497 existing Roadside Assistance Assistance, depending on Canada are at the owner's expense program guidelines. If the costs availability at the chosen and will be reimbursed by Roadside exceed the amount authorized destination. Restrictions apply Assistance. for these services, you must pay based on vehicle specifications.
  • Page 498 Service is available 24 hours a day, Cost of towing a trailer when 365 days a year. To contact Roadside Assistance by choosing a Cadillac dealer that phone, use the following numbers: is nearest to the temporary storage facility for the disabled When calling Roadside Service, vehicle.
  • Page 499 6 years/110 000 km (70,000 mi) New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Powertrain warranty period. Cadillac and General Motors of Items considered are hotel, Tow to the Canada Limited reserve the right to meals, and rental car.
  • Page 500 Once authorization has towing service. It provides every been received, the Roadside Legal fines. Cadillac owner in the United States Service advisor will help you Mounting, dismounting, with the advantage of contacting a make arrangements and explain...
  • Page 501 Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating providing several transportation request an appointment.
  • Page 502 original receipts and can only be up insurance coverage, credit card, etc. to the maximum amount allowed by You are responsible for fuel usage GM for shuttle service. In addition, charges and may also be for U.S. customers, should you responsible for taxes, levies, usage If the vehicle is involved in a arrange transportation through a...
  • Page 503 Recycled original equipment parts Limited Warranty, and any vehicle Many insurance policies provide may also be used for repair. These failure related to such parts is not reduced protection to the GM parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty. vehicle by limiting compensation for vehicles that were total losses in damage repairs by using...
  • Page 504 Vehicle Identification original GM parts. Remember, Number (VIN). recycled parts will not be covered by If there has been an injury, call the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not number. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, leave the scene of a crash until all but you must live with the repair.
  • Page 505 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Booklet. Attention: Customer Service RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 Service Manuals have the diagnosis shipping fees. and repair information on the Prices are subject to change without engines, transmission, axle, Without Portfolio: Owner...
  • Page 506 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline defect, notify Transport Canada toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 immediately, and notify General (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);...
  • Page 507 For example, the understanding how a vehicle s Center vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed. The EDR is Cadillac Motor Car Division monitor and control engine and designed to record data related to P.O. Box 33169 transmission performance, to...
  • Page 508 These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or use of the vehicle and its features; better understanding of the share it with others except: with the and, in certain situations, the circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, location and approximate GPS injuries occur.
  • Page 509 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause RFID technology is used in some harmful interference. vehicles for functions such as tire 2. The device must accept any pressure monitoring and ignition interference received, including system security, as well as in interference that may cause connection with conveniences such...
  • Page 519 Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest Storage ....4-2 What Will You See after an Ashtrays ......5-9 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? .
  • Page 520 Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Chains, Tire ....10-60 Headlamps ....10-30 Charging System Light .
  • Page 521: Database Coverage

    Compressor Kit, Tire Customer Information Door Sealant ..... . 10-62 Service Publications Ajar Messages ....5-29 Configure Menu .
  • Page 522 Dual Automatic Climate Engine Exit Lighting ....6-9 Control System ....8-1 Air Cleaner/Filter .
  • Page 523 Front Fog Lamp Light ......5-23 Garage Door Opener ..5-46 Hazard Warning Flashers .
  • Page 524 Hill and Mountain Roads ..9-12 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..9-36 Tethers for Children ..3-49 Key and Lock Messages .
  • Page 525: Traction Control System

    Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Fuel System ....5-32 High/Low Beam Changer ..6-5 Maintenance Safety Belt Reminders ..5-13 Key and Lock .
  • Page 526 Online Owner Center ..13-6 ® OnStar Navigation Park System, In Brief ....1-24 Destination ....7-70 Shifting Into .
  • Page 527 Power (cont'd) Radios Recommended Seat Adjustment ....3-3 AM-FM Radio ....7-9 Fuel .
  • Page 528 Reporting Safety Defects Seats (cont'd) Heated, Rear ....3-8 Canadian Government ..13-18 Safety Belts ....3-16 General Motors .
  • Page 529 Service (cont'd) Start Assist, Hills ....9-36 System Maintenance Records ..11-16 Start Vehicle, Remote ..2-5 Infotainment .
  • Page 530 Tires (cont'd) Towing (cont'd) Trailer ......9-59 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-49 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-44 Rotation .
  • Page 531 Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Remote Start ....2-5 Alignment and Tire Security ..... .2-12 Balance .

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