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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Steering Wheel Side Blind Zone Adjustment ....1-11 Alert (SBZA) ....1-19 Interior Lighting .
  • Page 9 1. Air Vents on page 8-10. 7. Infotainment 15. Electric Parking Brake (If Equipped, Automatic 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on 8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Transmission). See Parking page 6-1. Headlamp System on page 6-4. Brake (Electric) on page 9-31 Turn Signal Lever.
  • Page 10 23. Traction Control/Electronic Press and hold Stability Control on page 9-34. three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Electric Parking Brake (If Equipped, Manual This section provides a brief Press again or start the vehicle Transmission). See Parking overview about some of the to cancel the panic alarm.
  • Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start

    See Keys on page 2-2 and Remote The engine will continue to run for Keyless Entry (RKE) System 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a To lock or unlock a door manually: Operation on page 2-3. 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
  • Page 12: Trunk

    From the outside, press the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. The power windows only operate To open the trunk, press from with the ignition in ACC/ inside the vehicle or press ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or when Retained Accessory Power transmitter, or push the touch pad...
  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment

    Raise or lower the seat by Press the switch to lower the To adjust the lumbar and bolster moving the rear of the control up window. Pull the switch up to raise support: or down. it. See Power Windows on Press and hold the control page 2-23.
  • Page 14 See Rear Seats on page 3-10. To adjust the seatback: If equipped, the "1," "2," SET, and (Exit) buttons on the driver door Tilt the top of the control are used to manually save and rearward to recline. recall memory settings for the driver If available, the buttons are near the Tilt the top of the control forward seat and outside mirrors.
  • Page 15: Safety Belts

    Lower Anchors and Tethers for Press the button once for the See Head Restraints on page 3-2 Children (LATCH System) on highest setting. With each press of and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-42. the button, the seat will change to page 3-4.
  • Page 16 No other airbag is affected by the 1. Move the selector switch to passenger sensing system. See L (Left) or R (Right) to choose Passenger Sensing System on the driver or passenger mirror. For vehicles with an automatic page 3-28. dimming rearview mirror, the mirror 2.
  • Page 17 There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear The dome lamp is in the overhead passenger doors. These lamps console. come on when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: To adjust the steering wheel: 1.
  • Page 18: Interior Lighting

    For more information on interior Turn the control to the following lighting, see Instrument Panel positions: Illumination Control on page 6-6. Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
  • Page 19 Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. Use to turn the wipers off. For a single wipe, briefly move the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down.
  • Page 20: Transmission

    Vehicles equipped with DSC allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever, or the tap shift controls on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9-27.
  • Page 21: Radio(S)

    Favorites can be stored including radio stations and media. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United To display the favorites page, Press to turn the system on States and 10 Canadian provinces. press the FAV button on the radio and off.
  • Page 22: Bluetooth ®

    This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) The Bluetooth system allows users auxiliary input and a USB port in the with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone center console under the armrest, to make and receive hands-free and if equipped, one USB port in the calls using the vehicle audio system storage behind the climate control and controls.
  • Page 23: Cruise Control

    Press to select a highlighted Press to decline an incoming menu item. call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment Press to go to the next or system. previous favorite when listening to the radio. Press to go to the next or previous track when listening to a media source.
  • Page 24: Center (Dic)

    To increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the See the infotainment manual for speedometer, press +RES up to the information on the radio, audio second detent. players, phone, navigation system, Press the control down and voice or speech recognition. briefly to set the speed and activate There is also information on settings cruise control.
  • Page 25: System

    indicator will change to amber and See Assistance Systems for Parking flash. In addition, the driver seat will or Backing on page 9-50. pulse or beeps will sound. If equipped, FCA is intended to help See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) avoid or reduce the harm caused by on page 9-61.
  • Page 26: Power Outlets

    On the rear of the center floor Read the instructions completely console. before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because Lift the cover to access the of the steps involved, it may be If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise accessory power outlet.
  • Page 27 Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the first detent and hold to open or close the sunroof. Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the second detent and release to express open or express The traction control system limits close the sunroof.
  • Page 28: Stability Control

    To turn off both Traction Control stop as soon as possible and inflate and StabiliTrak, press and the tires to the recommended The engine oil life system calculates hold until illuminate pressure shown on the Tire and engine oil life based on vehicle use Loading Information label.
  • Page 29: E85 Or Flexfuel

    When road and weather 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls conditions are appropriate, use and hold SEL down for a few Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can cruise control. seconds to clear the CHANGE use either unleaded gasoline or ENGINE OIL SOON message Always follow posted speed ethanol fuel containing up to...
  • Page 30: Roadside Service

    Advisor TTY Users (U.S. Only): for Emergency, Security, Navigation, 1-888-889-2438 Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on New Cadillac owners are page 14-1. automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service Program. See Roadside Service on page 13-5.
  • Page 31: Table Of Contents

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-16 Interior Rearview Mirrors ..2-22 Windows Manual Rearview Mirror .
  • Page 32: Keys And Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows To remove the key, press the button or other controls or make the near the bottom of the transmitter, vehicle move.
  • Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry indicate locking. See Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting under (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation Vehicle Personalization on page 5-42. See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter functions may page 13-15. work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from If the driver door is open when the vehicle.
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows unlocking. Memory seat positions turn signal lamps flash for Keyless Unlocking/Locking from may be recalled when unlocking the the Driver Door 30 seconds, or until is pressed vehicle. again or the vehicle is started. When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) See Remote Locking, Unlocking, (Remote Trunk Release):...
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Temporary Disable Passive the Passenger Doors Locking Feature When the doors are locked and the Temporarily disable the passive RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) locking by pressing and holding of the door handle, pressing the on the interior door switch with a lock/unlock button on a passenger door open for at least four seconds,...
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to 2. Remove the key lock cylinder 3. Place the new transmitter into cap. See Door Locks on the transmitter pocket. The the Vehicle page 2-11. Insert the vehicle key center console storage area will Only RKE transmitters programmed into the key lock cylinder on the need to be opened to access the...
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming without a 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the Recognized Transmitter DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN If there are no currently recognized and then press the ENGINE transmitters available, follow this START/STOP button. procedure to program up to eight transmitters.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the Battery Replacement transmitter pocket and press Caution on the transmitter. To program additional When replacing the battery, do transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6. not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Press the button near the bottom 2. Use the oval base of the key 3. Remove the old battery. Do not of the transmitter and pull the blade to separate the two halves use a metal object. key out.
  • Page 40: Remote Vehicle Start

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start The RKE transmitter range may be The engine will shut off after less while the vehicle is running. 10 minutes unless a time If equipped, this feature allows the extension is done or the ignition Other conditions can affect the engine to be started from outside is put in ON/RUN/START.
  • Page 41: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 The oil pressure is low. Canceling a Remote Start Warning (Continued) Two remote vehicle starts or a To cancel a remote start, do any of start with an extension have the following: Young children who get into already been used.
  • Page 42 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the To replace the cap: open position. 1. Pull the door handle to the open If equipped, use the Keyless Access 2.
  • Page 43: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the Power Door Locks back of the cap (8) between the seal (5) and the metal base (6). 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4.
  • Page 44: Delayed Locking

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Delayed locking can be The power door locks can be programmed through the Driver programmed through the Driver This feature delays the actual Information Center (DIC). See Information Center (DIC). See locking of the doors until Vehicle Personalization on Vehicle Personalization on five seconds after all doors are...
  • Page 45: Safety Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Safety Locks Press to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The When this feature is on and door indicator light in the switch will locking is requested with the driver illuminate when activated.
  • Page 46 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Trunk Lock Release Warning (Continued) Trunk Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 If the vehicle is ever without power, 2. Reach inward through the Caution the trunk area can still be accessed. opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle. Through the rear seat pass-through Do not use the emergency trunk door, if equipped: 3.
  • Page 48: Vehicle Security

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. The vehicle alarm system will not A door, the hood, or the trunk arm if the doors are locked with This vehicle has theft-deterrent is open. the key. features;...
  • Page 49: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of Condition To disarm the alarm system or turn the vehicle, such as a change in off the alarm if it has been activated, is pressed on the transmitter vehicle orientation.
  • Page 50 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows When trying to start the vehicle, the If the ignition modes will not change security light comes on briefly when with the other transmitter, your the ignition is turned on. vehicle needs service. If the ignition does change modes, the first If the engine does not start and the transmitter may be faulty.
  • Page 51: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror Convex Mirrors If equipped, there is a driver side exterior automatic dimming mirror that will automatically adjust for the Caution glare of headlamps behind. A convex mirror can make things, Memory Mirrors like other vehicles, look farther If equipped, there are exterior...
  • Page 52: Folding Mirrors

    2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors If equipped with the memory Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors package, the passenger and/or The mirrors can be folded inward driver mirror tilts to a preselected Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear toward the vehicle to prevent position when the vehicle is in view of the area behind your...
  • Page 53: Power Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Windows Power Windows Warning Warning Children could be seriously Never leave a child, a helpless injured or killed if caught in the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, path of a closing window. Never especially with the windows leave the Remote Keyless Entry closed in warm or hot weather.
  • Page 54 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and Warning lowered all the way without holding the switch. If express override is activated, Press or pull the switch fully and the window will not reverse release it to activate the express automatically.
  • Page 55: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Programming the Power Window Lockout Press to activate the window Windows lockout. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when If the vehicle battery has been activated. recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the front power windows The rear door safety locks are also may need to be reprogrammed for disabled.
  • Page 56 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Open/Close: Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the first detent and hold to open or close Sunroof the sunroof. If equipped with a sunroof, the Express Open/Express Close: ignition must be in ON/RUN or Press the rear or front of the ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained switch (1) to the second detent and...
  • Page 115: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-13 Adaptive Forward Lighting Airbag Readiness Light ..5-13 (AFL) Light ....5-24 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder .
  • Page 116: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages ..5-39 Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Security Messages ..5-39 closer or away from you. Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-39 Steering Wheel 4.
  • Page 117: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls (End Call): Press to decline an (Next or Previous): incoming call, or end a current call. Press the five-way control up or Press to mute or unmute the down to go up or down in a list. infotainment system.
  • Page 118: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior...
  • Page 119 Instruments and Controls Wiper Parking INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Wiper Arm Assembly Protection Control): Move the windshield If the ignition is put in OFF while the When using an automatic car wash, wiper lever to INT. Turn the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they move the windshield wiper lever to band on the wiper lever to adjust the will immediately stop.
  • Page 120: Headlamp Washer

    Instruments and Controls for information on To refill the windshield washer fluid, Clock (Base Radio) filling the windshield washer fluid Setting the Time reservoir. Compass To set the time: Warning The vehicle may have a compass 1. Select Settings from the Home display on the Driver Information Page and select Set Time.
  • Page 121: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Clock (Uplevel Radio) To set the date: Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the 1. Press the SETTINGS screen The infotainment system controls accessory power outlet and could button and press Time and Date. are used to access the time and overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
  • Page 122 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 123 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 124 5-10 Instruments and Controls Cluster Application Displays Navigation Settings If there is no active route, a Press SEL while the Settings The cluster has three interactive compass will be displayed. If there application page is displayed to display zones. is an active route, press SEL to end enter the Settings menu.
  • Page 125: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer The trip odometer is accessed and Fuel Gauge reset through the Driver Information The speedometer shows the Center (DIC). See vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Tachometer Odometer The tachometer displays the engine The odometer shows how far the speed in revolutions per...
  • Page 126: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
  • Page 127: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder if an object is put on the seat such There is a passenger safety belt Light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery reminder light near the passenger...
  • Page 128: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

    5-14 Instruments and Controls The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status When the vehicle is started, the for several seconds when the passenger airbag status indicator Indicator vehicle is started. If the light does will light ON and OFF, or the symbol not come on then, have it fixed for on and off for several seconds The vehicle has a passenger...
  • Page 129: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a If a short distance must be driven problem with the lights or the with the light on, be sure to turn off passenger sensing system.
  • Page 130 5-16 Instruments and Controls Caution Caution (Continued) If the vehicle is continually driven Modifications to these systems with this light on, the emission could lead to costly repairs not controls might not work as well, covered by the vehicle warranty. the vehicle fuel economy might This could also result in a failure If the malfunction indicator lamp...
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap Emissions Inspection and amount of cargo being hauled as properly installed should turn the Maintenance Programs soon as it is possible. light off. Depending on where you live, If the light continues to flash, find a Check that good quality fuel is...
  • Page 132: Brake System Warning Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Only Mode and the malfunction Brake System Warning Warning indicator lamp does not come Light on. See your dealer for The brake system might not be assistance in verifying proper The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake operation of the malfunction of two hydraulic circuits.
  • Page 133: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 Parking Brake system or another reduced level. The vehicle can still If the light comes on while driving, system. A message may also be driven, but should be taken to a stop as soon as it is safely possible display in the Driver Information dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 134: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator Traction Off Light (LDW) Light If equipped, this light in the Driver This light comes on briefly while Information Center (DIC) displays starting the engine. If it does not, If equipped, this light briefly comes green when a vehicle is detected have the vehicle serviced by your on while starting the vehicle.
  • Page 135: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively working. Engine Coolant This light comes on briefly while Temperature Warning starting the engine.
  • Page 136: Tire Pressure Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Caution Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute The engine coolant temperature and then stays on, there may be a warning light indicates that the problem with the TPMS.
  • Page 137: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced This light is near the fuel gauge and The security light should come on by your dealer.
  • Page 138: Lamps On Reminder

    5-24 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Adaptive Forward Lamps On Reminder Lighting (AFL) Light This light comes on when the This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. exterior lamps are in use. See This light should come on briefly as the vehicle is started.
  • Page 139: Information Displays

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 Adaptive Cruise Control Light Information Displays : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the Driver Information cluster. Press to go back to the previous menu. Center (DIC) SEL (Select): Press to open a The DIC displays are shown in the menu or select a menu item.
  • Page 140 5-26 Instruments and Controls 4. Press SEL while an item is without refueling. LOW will be the vehicle has right now and highlighted to select or deselect displayed when the vehicle is low changes frequently as driving that item. When an item is on fuel.
  • Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Turn Arrow: The Turn Arrow selected speed limit is exceeded, a When the remaining oil life is low, display shows the next maneuver pop-up warning is displayed and a the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON when using route guidance. chime may sound.
  • Page 142: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure: The Tire Pressure If equipped with HUD, some display shows the approximate information concerning the Settings under pressures of all four tires. Tire operation of the vehicle is projected pressure is displayed in either onto the windshield.
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Collision Alert Use the following settings to adjust HUD Views the HUD. Cruise Control There are four views in the HUD. (Image Adjustment): Press Some vehicle information and Lane Departure vehicle messages or alerts may be down or lift up to center the HUD Low Fuel displayed in any view.
  • Page 144 5-30 Instruments and Controls Some information only appears on All HUD views may briefly display Navigation information. The vehicles that have these features, audio information when the driver compass heading is displayed when and when they are active. uses the steering wheel controls to navigation routing is not active.
  • Page 145: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 Polarized sunglasses are Care of the HUD Vehicle Messages not worn. Clean the inside of the windshield to Messages displayed on the DIC Windshield and HUD lens are remove any dirt or film that could indicate the status of the vehicle or clean.
  • Page 146: Brake System Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Charging Messages This message is displayed when the This message is displayed if the vehicle is in transport mode. Some Electric Parking Brake is on while BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE features can be disabled while in the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 147: Compass Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 Compass Messages This can occur under the following Door Ajar Messages conditions: Dashes may be displayed if the DOOR OPEN The radar is not clean. Keep the vehicle temporarily loses A door open symbol will be radar sensors free of mud, dirt, communication with the Global displayed on the DIC showing which...
  • Page 148: Engine Oil Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System coolant temperature warning light will also be on. Stop and allow the , and Messages vehicle to idle until it cools down. A/C OFF ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE COOLANT HOT TURN VEHICLE OFF ENGINE This message displays when the...
  • Page 149: Fuel System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 corrected. Check the oil as soon as Fuel System Messages Transmitter Battery under possible and have the vehicle FUEL LEVEL LOW serviced by your dealer. This message displays when the NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE Engine Power Messages vehicle is low on fuel.
  • Page 150: Lamp Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls REPLACE BATTERY IN XXX TURN INDICATOR AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REMOTE KEY FAILURE UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the When one of the turn signals is out, This message displays when the battery in the RKE transmitter needs this message displays to show Active Emergency Braking System to be replaced.
  • Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-37 FORWARD COLLISION This message could be due to the vehicle. For cleaning camera being blocked. Cleaning the instructions, see ALERT OFF outside of the windshield behind the This message displays when the rearview mirror may correct the Heavy rain or snow is interfering Forward Collision Alert has been issue.
  • Page 152: Ride Control System Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls Warning (LDW) system may not SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF road spray. The vehicle does not work. Do not use these systems need service. For cleaning, see This message indicates that the until the vehicle has been repaired. "Washing the Vehicle"...
  • Page 153: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SERVICE TRACTION Airbag System Messages CONTROL This message displays if a problem SERVICE AIRBAG occurs with the All-Wheel-Drive This message displays when there This message displays if there is a (AWD) system. The vehicle will run is a problem with the Traction problem with the airbag system.
  • Page 154: Tire Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE STEERING SERVICE KEYLESS START Tire Messages COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if there is a This message is displayed if there is SYSTEM problem with the steering column a problem with the pushbutton start This message displays if there is a lock.
  • Page 155: Vehicle Speed Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 If a tire pressure message appears and engine revolutions per Vehicle Reminder on the DIC, stop as soon as you minute (rpm). See Messages can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE SHIFT TO PARK values shown on the Tire and...
  • Page 156: Vehicle Personalization

    5-42 Instruments and Controls VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED Vehicle 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Vehicle Settings and press the This message is displayed under Personalization MENU knob. certain conditions when there is a Use the audio system controls to problem and the vehicle s speed is CUE Infotainment System Audio access the personalization menus...
  • Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Comfort and Convenience Auto Defog Auto Collision Preparation Language This will turn auto defog on or off. This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert feature as Only vehicles with the uplevel dual Lighting automatic climate control system well as the Automatic Braking...
  • Page 158 5-44 Instruments and Controls Go Notifier Auto Memory Recall the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) or the ignition is turned This feature will give a reminder that This allows the Auto Memory Recall to OFF. Adaptive Cruise Control provides feature to be turned on or off.
  • Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Lighting Power Door Locks Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the Select the Lighting menu and the Select Power Door Locks and the locking of the doors. To override the following will be displayed: following will be displayed: delay, press the power door lock Vehicle Locator Lights...
  • Page 160 5-46 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock Feedback Passive Door Unlock Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of what type of This allows the selection of what This allows selection of restoring feedback is given when locking the doors will unlock. vehicle settings.
  • Page 161: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-47 Universal Remote This system can replace up to three Keep the original hand-held remote control transmitters used to transmitter for use in other vehicles System activate devices such as garage as well as for future programming. door openers, security systems, and Erase the programming when home automation devices.
  • Page 162 5-48 Instruments and Controls Programming the Universal 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to Remote System transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. For questions or help programming three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does the Universal Remote system, call...
  • Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-49 release it. If the garage door Canadian radio-frequency laws and does not move or the lamp on some U.S. gate operators require the garage door opener receiver transmitter signals to time out or does not flash, press and hold quit after several seconds of the same button a second time transmission.
  • Page 164: Universal Remote System Operation

    5-50 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Remote Reprogramming a Single System Buttons Universal Remote System Operation Button Erase all programmed buttons when Using the Universal Remote vehicle ownership is terminated. To reprogram any of the system System buttons: To erase: Press and hold the appropriate...
  • Page 219: Table Of Contents

    Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Parking Brake (Manual) ..9-33 Power (RAP) ....9-21 Brake Assist ....9-33 Operating Shifting Into Park (Automatic Hill Start Assist (HSA) .
  • Page 220: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-63 distractions.
  • Page 221: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
  • Page 222: Electric Power Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the At faster speeds, the steering effort If the steering wheel is turned until it vehicle is being driven, brake increases to provide a sport-like reaches the end of its travel and is normally but do not pump the feel to the steering.
  • Page 223: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the Take curves at a reasonable right front tire contacts the speed. pavement edge. Reduce speed before entering 3. Turn the steering wheel to go a curve.
  • Page 224 Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Defensive drivers avoid most skids Because the fluid temperatures may acceleration, or braking, by taking reasonable care suited to be higher, it is necessary to change including reducing vehicle speed existing conditions, and by not the rear axle fluid every 24 hours of by shifting to a lower gear.
  • Page 225: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Gasolines with a Pump Octane driving on public roads. See Caution (Continued) ((R+M)/2) of 99 or greater and ethanol content below 15% could result in damage not volume must be used for Do not use silicone-based fluids. covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 226: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating 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 227: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 228 9-10 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) improves vehicle stability during Being stuck in snow can be a hard stops on slippery roads, but serious situation. Stay with the Clear away snow from around apply the brakes sooner than when vehicle unless there is help nearby.
  • Page 229: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-11 If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Warning (Continued) it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the For more information about Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when right to clear the area around the carbon monoxide, see stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
  • Page 230: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits 2. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Warning (Continued) Weight It is very important to know how 3. Size of the Original Equipment vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can Tires cause loss of control and a carry.
  • Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-13 There is also important loading Subtract the combined If your vehicle will be towing information on the Certification weight of the driver and a trailer, load from your trailer label. It tells you the Gross passengers from XXX kg or will be transferred to your Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) XXX lbs.
  • Page 232 9-14 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and the vehicle, called the Gross Warning (Continued) Loading Information label for Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). specific information about the The GVWR includes the weight This can cause systems to vehicle's capacity weight and of the vehicle, all occupants, break and change the way the seating positions.
  • Page 234: Starting And Operating

    9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and Warning Warning (Continued) Operating Things inside the vehicle can Do not leave an strike and injure people in a New Vehicle Break-In unsecured child restraint sudden stop or turn, or in a in the vehicle. Follow these recommended crash.
  • Page 235: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating 9-17 Do not let the engine labor. Ignition Positions antenna signal causing interference Never lug the engine in high to the Keyless Access system. gear at low speeds. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle applies at all times, not just must be in ON/RUN and the brake...
  • Page 236 9-18 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning emergency: If the vehicle is stationary, the ignition will turn OFF, and Retained 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while Accessory Power (RAP) will remain pressure.
  • Page 237: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-19 The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Caution ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be If you add electrical parts or rundown.
  • Page 238 9-20 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure (Keyless If the battery in the RKE Engine cranking can be stopped Access) transmitter needs replacing, a by pressing the START button a DIC message displays. The second time. 1. If the vehicle has the Keyless vehicle can still be driven.
  • Page 239: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating 9-21 down. When the engine starts, To Use the Engine Coolant 4. Before starting the engine, be let go of the button and the sure to unplug and store the Heater accelerator. If the vehicle starts cord as it was before to keep it 1.
  • Page 240: Shifting Into Park

    9-22 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle with the Warning (Continued) Engine Running (Automatic (Automatic Transmission) Transmission) If you are towing a trailer, see Use this procedure to shift into P (Park): Warning 1. Hold the brake pedal down and It can be dangerous to leave the set the parking brake.
  • Page 241: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-23 and then shift into P (Park). To find To shift out of P (Park): R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill out how, see "Shifting Into Park" slope. On a level surface or an 1. Apply the brake pedal. listed previously.
  • Page 242: Engine Exhaust

    9-24 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked Warning It is better not to park with the The vehicle exhaust system engine running. has been modified, damaged, Engine exhaust contains carbon or improperly repaired. If the vehicle is left with the engine monoxide (CO) which cannot be running, follow the proper steps to seen or smelled.
  • Page 243: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-25 Automatic the shift lever button before shifting Warning from P (Park) with the ignition in Transmission ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of It is dangerous to get out of the P (Park), ease pressure on the shift vehicle if the shift lever is not fully lever and push the shift lever all the in P (Park) with the parking brake...
  • Page 244 9-26 Driving and Operating ice, or sand without damaging the Downshifting the transmission in Caution transmission. See slippery road conditions could result in skidding; see Skidding under Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral): In this position, the N (Neutral) with the engine engine does not connect with the running at high speed may Caution...
  • Page 245: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-27 The vehicle will exit these features 3. To cancel DSC, move the shift and return to normal operation after lever back to D (Drive). a short period when no spirited Tap Shift driving is detected. See Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) Caution...
  • Page 246: Manual Transmission

    9-28 Driving and Operating 2. Pull the control toward you to The transmission will only allow Manual Transmission shift. Pull the left control to shifting into gears appropriate for If the vehicle has a manual ( ) downshift, and the right the vehicle speed and engine transmission, the shift lever is control to (+) upshift.
  • Page 247: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-29 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal R (Reverse): To back up, press Drive Systems and let up on the accelerator pedal, down the clutch pedal, completely then shift into 2 (Second). Then, stop the vehicle, and shift into All-Wheel Drive slowly let up on the clutch pedal R (Reverse).
  • Page 248: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    9-30 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
  • Page 249: Parking Brake (Electric)

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Parking Brake (Electric) If equipped with an Electric Parking EPB Apply Brake (EPB), the switch is on the To apply the EPB: center console for manual transmission vehicles, or on the left 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
  • Page 250 9-32 Driving and Operating status light remains on. If the amber 3. Push down momentarily on the Automatic EPB Release parking brake warning light is on, EPB switch. The EPB will automatically release if see your dealer. The EPB is released when the red the vehicle is running, placed into If the EPB is applied while the parking brake status light is off.
  • Page 251: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Parking Brake (Manual) Brake Assist Caution This vehicle has a brake assist Driving with the parking brake on feature designed to assist the driver can overheat the brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle and cause premature wear or speed in emergency driving conditions.
  • Page 252: Ride Control Systems

    9-34 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the This vehicle has an HSA feature, intended path. Traction Control/ which may be useful when the If cruise control is being used and vehicle is stopped on a grade.
  • Page 253 Driving and Operating 9-35 Turning the Systems Off comes on and stays on: and On 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. The indicator light for both systems Drive the vehicle. If comes on is in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 254: Driver Mode Control

    9-36 Driving and Operating To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Driver Mode Control Caution press and hold the button until Driver Mode Control attempts to add the Traction Off light Do not repeatedly brake or a sportier feel, provide a more accelerate heavily when TCS is comfortable ride, or assist in StabiliTrak Off Light...
  • Page 255 Driving and Operating 9-37 Subsequent presses will scroll . The though the available modes. The steering will change to provide more Tour and Sport modes will feel precise control. If the vehicle has similar on a smooth road. Select a MagneRide, the suspension will new setting whenever driving change to provide better cornering...
  • Page 256: Cruise Control

    9-38 Driving and Operating Limited-Slip Rear Axle Cruise Control If the brakes are applied, the cruise control disengages. Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle If equipped with a manual can give more traction on snow, Warning transmission, the cruise control will mud, ice, sand, or gravel.
  • Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-39 (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, 3. Press and release the SET press +RES up to the second control on the steering wheel. detent. 4. Remove foot from the SET (Set/Coast): Press the accelerator. control down briefly to set the speed When the cruise control has been and activate cruise control.
  • Page 258 9-40 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Cruise Reducing Speed While Cruise The speedometer reading can be Control is at a Set Speed Control is at a Set Speed displayed in either English or metric units. See If the cruise control system is If the cruise control system is .
  • Page 259: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-41 may automatically brake to slow the Adaptive Cruise Control Warning vehicle down. Also, you may have If equipped with Adaptive Cruise to brake or shift to a lower gear to ACC has limited braking ability Control (ACC), it allows the driver to keep the vehicle speed down.
  • Page 260 9-42 Driving and Operating SET (Set/Coast): Press the Warning control down briefly to set the speed and activate ACC or to decrease Adaptive Cruise Control will not vehicle speed if ACC is already detect or brake for children, activated. To decrease speed by pedestrians, animals, or other 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET down to objects.
  • Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-43 Select the set speed desired for Increasing Speed While ACC is at cruise. This is the vehicle speed a Set Speed when no vehicle is detected in its If ACC is already activated, do one path slower than the set speed. of the following: ACC will not set at a speed less Use the accelerator to get to the...
  • Page 262 9-44 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in Reducing Speed While ACC is at a The speedometer reading can be small increments, press +RES Set Speed displayed in either English or metric up to the first detent. For each units.
  • Page 263 Driving and Operating 9-45 Since each gap setting corresponds Alerting the Driver See Collision/Detection Systems to a following time (Far, Medium, under or Near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the further back your vehicle will follow a Approaching and Following a vehicle detected ahead.
  • Page 264 9-46 Driving and Operating speed increases or decreases to Notification to Resume ACC Warning (Continued) follow the vehicle in front of you, but ACC will maintain a follow gap will not exceed the set speed. It may behind a detected vehicle and slow Use caution when using ACC.
  • Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-47 turn on. See Warning Warning . To Leaving the vehicle without The ACC will not automatically resume ACC and release the placing it in P (Park) can be apply the brakes if your foot is electric parking brake, press the dangerous.
  • Page 266 9-48 Driving and Operating ACC may operate differently in a Warning sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is On curves, ACC may respond to too sharp. a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane.
  • Page 267 Driving and Operating 9-49 Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Press When Towing a Trailer Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Cleaning the Sensing System The camera sensor on the back of the rearview mirror and the radar...
  • Page 268: Camera (Rvc)

    9-50 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features Systems alert the driver of obstacles by Under many conditions, these beeping. To change the volume of This vehicle may have features that systems will not: the warning chime, see Comfort work together to help avoid crashes...
  • Page 269 Driving and Operating 9-51 When the vehicle is shifted into Warning (Continued) R (Reverse), the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle or where there could be cross in the center stack display. When traffic. Failure to use proper care the vehicle is shifted out of before backing may result in R (Reverse), the screen returns to...
  • Page 270 9-52 Driving and Operating On vehicles with the Rear Cross If the vehicle has the Front Parking Traffic Alert (RCTA), a triangle with Assist, it also detects objects 1.2 m an arrow may also display on the (4 ft) in front of the vehicle. These RVC screen to warn of traffic detection distances may be less coming from either direction.
  • Page 271 Driving and Operating 9-53 Safety Alert Seat will pulse five crashes. If the system detects the Warning times. Beeps for Front Parking vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a Assist are higher pitched than for crash with a detected object, it may The Backing Warning System Rear Parking Assist.
  • Page 272 9-54 Driving and Operating Pressing the brake pedal after the Turning the Features On or Off The Rear Vision Camera (RVC), the vehicle comes to a stop will release parking assist symbols, guidance the Rear Automatic Braking. If the lines, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert brake pedal is not pressed within (RCTA) can be turned on or off two seconds after the stop, the...
  • Page 273 Driving and Operating 9-55 Assistance Systems for If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise of Collision/Detection Systems Control (ACC), it can detect vehicles under Driving to distances of approximately 110 m (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. If equipped, when driving the Detecting the Vehicle Ahead vehicle forward, Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Lane Departure...
  • Page 274 9-56 Driving and Operating Collision Alert Tailgating Alert Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, With Head-Up Display or ice, or if the windshield is The vehicle-ahead indicator will...
  • Page 275 Driving and Operating 9-57 Selecting the Alert Timing Press the collision alert/following Unnecessary Alerts gap button on the steering wheel to FCA may provide unnecessary set the FCA timing to Far, Medium, alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles Near, or on some vehicles, Off. The in other lanes, objects that are not first button press shows the current vehicles, or shadows.
  • Page 276 9-58 Driving and Operating Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) Automatic Collision Warning (Continued) Preparation (ACP) System IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing Detect a stopped or ACP may help reduce crash a boost to braking based on the slow-moving vehicle or damage by applying the vehicle s speed of approach and distance to...
  • Page 277: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)

    Driving and Operating 9-59 Automatic Braking Warning Warning In some imminent front-end crash situations, if the driver has not Automatic Braking may Using the Automatic Collision applied the brakes, Automatic automatically brake the vehicle in Preparation System while towing Braking applies the brakes to help situations where it may be a trailer could cause you to lose reduce crash damage.
  • Page 278 9-60 Driving and Operating SBZA Detection Zones over that is in the side blind zone. Warning This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane SBZA does not alert the driver to change, check the SBZA display, vehicles rapidly approaching check mirrors, glance over your outside of the side blind zones,...
  • Page 279: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)

    Driving and Operating 9-61 SBZA can be disabled through SBZA may not always alert the When SBZA is disabled for any vehicle personalization. See driver to vehicles in the side blind reason other than the driver turning Collision/Detection Systems zone, especially in wet conditions. it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On under The system does not need to be...
  • Page 280 9-62 Driving and Operating right side of the seat, depending on Warning (Continued) the lane departure direction. LDW will not warn if the turn signal is on If LDW only detects lane in the departure direction, or if a markings on one side of the sharp maneuver is made.
  • Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-63 When the System Does Not Fuel Warning Seem to Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an If the LDW symbol does not appear LDW does not provide a warning important part of the proper when the system is on and the to help avoid a crash, unless it maintenance of this vehicle.
  • Page 282: Recommended Fuel

    9-64 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or Caution higher as soon as possible. If the vehicle has a 2.5L L4 engine Otherwise, you could damage the Do not use fuel containing or a 3.6L V6 engine, use regular engine.
  • Page 283: Fuel Additives

    Driving and Operating 9-65 Gasoline Specifications be affected. The malfunction Fuel Additives indicator lamp could turn on and the At a minimum, gasoline should To keep fuel systems clean, vehicle may not pass a smog-check meet ASTM specification D 4814. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is test.
  • Page 284: Filling The Tank

    9-66 Driving and Operating The use of E85 or FlexFuel is Because E85 or FlexFuel has Filling the Tank encouraged when the vehicle is less energy per liter (gallon) than designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel gasoline, the vehicle will need to be Warning is made from renewable sources.
  • Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-67 To open the fuel door, push the pumping before removing the Warning (Continued) rearward center edge in and release nozzle. Clean fuel from painted and it will open. surfaces as soon as possible. See Fuel can spray out if the fuel To remove the tethered fuel cap, cap is opened too quickly.
  • Page 286: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    9-68 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Caution Warning (Continued) Container If a new fuel cap is needed, be Place the nozzle inside the sure to get the right type of cap Warning fill opening of the container from your dealer. The wrong type before dispensing fuel, and Filling a portable fuel container of fuel cap might not fit properly,...
  • Page 287: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-69 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
  • Page 288 9-70 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Caution (Continued) amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The The vehicle could be damaged. longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as Avoid making very sharp turns vehicle itself.
  • Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-71 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then the transmission to a lower gear if apply the parking brake and shift the transmission shifts too often into P (Park). Warning under heavy loads and/or hilly 5.
  • Page 290 9-72 Driving and Operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and how much the vehicle is used to pull curb weight of the vehicle, any brake system. It is a good idea to a trailer are all important. It can cargo carried in it, and the people inspect these before and during depend on any special equipment who will be riding in the vehicle.
  • Page 291: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-73 The trailer tongue (1) should weigh Trailer Towing exhaust can get into the vehicle. 10 percent of the total loaded trailer (With L4 Engine) weight (2). The vehicle is neither designed nor After loading the trailer, weigh the Safety Chains intended to tow a trailer.
  • Page 292 9-74 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if Add-Ons the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause...
  • Page 293 Hydraulic Clutch ... . 10-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-16 Bulb Replacement ..10-31 Cooling System ... . 10-17 Halogen Bulbs .
  • Page 294 When It Is Time for New Tires ..... . 10-60 Tires ......10-44 Jump Starting .
  • Page 295 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability genuine GM parts and GM-trained wear by-products contain and/or...
  • Page 296 If doing some of your own service Keep a record with all parts receipts work, use the proper service and list the mileage and the date of manual. It tells you much more any service work performed. See about how to service the vehicle than this manual can.
  • Page 297 To close the hood: Before closing the hood, be sure all To open the hood: filler caps are on properly. Then, bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) of the closed position. Pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood.
  • Page 299 1. Windshield Washer Fluid 6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Reservoir. See 7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 2. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. 3. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See 9. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. 5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
  • Page 301 1. Windshield Washer Fluid 6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Reservoir. See 7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 2. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. 3. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See 9. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. 5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
  • Page 303 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful 2. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine oil.
  • Page 304 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then Selecting the right engine oil push it back in all the way. depends on both the proper oil operating range, i.e., the engine Remove it again, keeping the tip specification and viscosity grade.
  • Page 305 When selecting an oil of the Wash or properly dispose of clothing appropriate viscosity grade, always or rags containing used engine oil. select an oil of the correct See the manufacturer's warnings Failure to use the recommended specification. See Specification about the use and disposal of oil engine oil can result in engine earlier in this section for more...
  • Page 306 For the oil life system to work If the system is ever reset 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls properly, the system must be reset accidentally, the oil must be and hold SEL down for a few every time the oil is changed. changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) seconds to clear the CHANGE since the last oil change.
  • Page 307 If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Change the fluid and filter at the message comes back on when the intervals listed in For vehicles with a manual vehicle is started, the engine oil life , and transmission, it is not necessary to system has not been reset.
  • Page 308 To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the is at the MIN (minimum) line on the scheduled maintenance intervals. side of the reservoir. The brake/ hydraulic clutch fluid system should .
  • Page 309 The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature. others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
  • Page 310 Heater and radiator hoses, and Any repairs would not be covered other engine parts, can be very by the vehicle warranty. Always hot. Do not touch them. If you do, use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) you can be burned. coolant in the vehicle. Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
  • Page 311: Liquid To Cooling System

    Gives boiling protection up to Never dispose of engine coolant by 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on temperature. the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. Have the coolant Protects against rust and changed by an authorized service Adding only plain water or some corrosion.
  • Page 312: To Add Coolant To Surge Tank

    If coolant is visible but the coolant DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant level is not at or above the COLD surge tank, but be sure the cooling FILL line, add a 50/50 mixture of system, including the coolant surge The coolant warning system is set clean drinkable water and tank pressure cap, is cool before DEX-COOL coolant.
  • Page 313 1. Remove the coolant surge tank 3. Fill the surge tank top chamber pressure cap from the top with the proper DEX-COOL chamber when the cooling coolant mixture to the bottom of You can be burned if you spill system, including the coolant the fill neck.
  • Page 314 5. Replace the surge tank pressure cap tightly and close the surge The vehicle has an indicator to warn tank service port cap. of the engine overheating. If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, Steam from an overheated engine If the pressure cap is not tightly get service help right away.
  • Page 315 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) for an automatic If an engine overheat warning is transmission or Neutral for a When windshield washer fluid is displayed but no steam can be seen manual transmission, and let the needed, be sure to read the or heard, the problem may not be...
  • Page 316 Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes.
  • Page 317 since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not The braking system on a vehicle is work well. complex. Its many parts have to be Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. of top quality and work well together Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
  • Page 318 Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around The brake/clutch fluid can be the cap before removing it. This checked without taking off the cap be replaced. Do not let helps keep dirt from entering the by looking at the brake/clutch fluid someone put in the wrong reservoir.
  • Page 319 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Start and run the engine for at If the vehicle is equipped with least 30 seconds. Battery posts, terminals, and All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), this is an related accessories contain lead additional system that needs and lead compounds, chemicals lubrication.
  • Page 320 1. Fill Plug 2. Drain Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level When you are doing this surface. inspection, the vehicle could If the level is below the bottom of move suddenly. If the vehicle the fill plug hole, on the transfer moves, you or others could be case, some lubricant will need to be...
  • Page 321 3. For automatic transmission normal effort. If the shift lever vehicles, try to start the engine moves out of P (Park), contact in each gear. The vehicle should your dealer for service. start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.
  • Page 322 pressure from the regular brake To replace the windshield wiper 4. Remove the wiper blade. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is blade: Allowing the wiper blade arm to held by the parking brake only. 1. Pull the windshield wiper touch the windshield when no To check the P (Park) assembly away from the...
  • Page 323 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 The high intensity discharge If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact lighting system operates at a very...
  • Page 324 To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back-up lamp assembly. 2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight out of the lamp assembly (2). 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4.
  • Page 325 1. Bulb Socket 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and 2. Bulb turn the bulb socket clockwise to 3. Lamp Assembly install it into the lamp assembly. To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab The vehicle has fuses and circuit 1.
  • Page 326 An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are The underhood fuse block is on the some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a passenger side of the engine headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses and circuit...
  • Page 327 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
  • Page 328 Not Used AFS AHL/ Not Used Pedestrian Not Used Headlamp Washer Protection Not Used Not Used Passenger Window Body Control Antilock Brake Switch Module 6 System Pump Body Control Not Used Antilock Brake Module 7 System Valve Driver Power Seat Sunroof AIR Pump Not Used...
  • Page 329 AIR Solenoid Right High Intensity Fuel Heater Discharge AIR Solenoid Relay Transmission Headlamp Control Module/ Washer Spare Headlamp High Rear Washer Relay Left/Right Headlamp Low Front Washer Relay Relay Horn Not Used Headlamp high Horn Relay Relay Instrument Panel Cooling Fan Body Ignition Starter Aero Shutter...
  • Page 330 The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the instrument panel. To install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel, and press the cover into place.
  • Page 331 Spare Electric Steering Column Lock Data Link Connector Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Tilt and Telescope Steering Column Spare Spare Shunt Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare...
  • Page 332 Switches Spare Retained Accessory Spare Spare Power/Accessory Spare Spare Power Outlet Power Spare Spare Spare Sensing Diagnostic Module/Automatic Occupant Sensing Retained Accessory Spare Power/Accessory Radio/DVD/Heater, Ventilation, and Air Spare K605 Spare Conditioning Front Heater, K644 Glovebox Release Display Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Blower Heated Steering Wheel...
  • Page 333 The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
  • Page 334 Not Used Not Used Trailer Connector Left Window OnStar (If Canister Vent Equipped) Body Control Body Control Module 8 Right Window Module 2 AC Inverter Electric Parking Rear Vision Camera Brake Passive Entry Not Used Passive Start Not Used SBZA/LDW/EOCM Battery 1 Trunk Release Trailer/Sunshade...
  • Page 335 Engine Control Not Used Module Battery Radio/DVD Not Used Not Used Not Used Memory Seat Module Not Used Trailer Body Control Trailer Module Fuel Pump/Fuel Module 3 System Control Module Not Used Not Used Battery Regulated Voltage Control Not Used...
  • Page 336 Worn or old tires can There could be a blowout and cause a crash. If the tread a serious crash. See Every new GM vehicle has is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them. leading tire manufacturer. Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that See the warranty manual for the same danger as...
  • Page 337 Use only radial ply tires of the traction or performance as winter same size, load range, and tires on snow or ice-covered roads. speed rating as the original for inflation pressure equipment tires. adjustment for high-speed Winter tires with the same speed driving.
  • Page 338 damage. To prevent permanent To locate the nearest GM or run-flat damage, keep speed below servicing facility, call Customer 80 km/h (50 mph). With a light load Assistance. If the low tire warning light the vehicle can be driven up to The valve stems on run-flat tires displays on the instrument cluster, 100 km (60 mi);...
  • Page 339 criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. This vehicle may come with high GM's TPC specifications meet or performance summer tires. These exceed all federal safety tires have a special tread and guidelines. compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance.
  • Page 340 vehicle tire engineered to The letters and numbers Maximum load that standards set by the U.S. Tire following the DOT code are the can be carried and the and Rim Association. Tire Identification Number (TIN). maximum pressure needed to The three-digit The TIN shows the support that load.
  • Page 341 Diameter of automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air from driving. See conditioning. These characters represent the load The relationship The weight of a index and speed rating of the of a tire's height to its width.
  • Page 342 Gross Axle Weight outward when mounted on a Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears The maximum air pressure is white lettering, or bears molded onto the sidewall.
  • Page 343 A pneumatic Narrow tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated the tread.
  • Page 344 example of the Tire and Loading Information label, see Tires need the correct amount of . How air pressure to operate Overinflated tires, or tires that the vehicle is loaded affects effectively. have too much air, can vehicle handling and ride result in: comfort.
  • Page 345 Remove the valve cap from the Vehicles with P225/45R17 and 225/40R18 92V size tires require tire valve stem. Press the tire inflation pressure adjustment when gauge firmly onto the valve to driving the vehicle at speeds of get the pressure measurement. 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher.
  • Page 346 As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly. The Tire Pressure Monitor System pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is...
  • Page 347 alternate tires and wheels allow the For additional information and TPMS to continue to function details about the DIC operation and properly. displays see The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when When a low tire pressure condition the vehicle is first started, and then is detected, the TPMS illuminates turn off as the vehicle is driven.
  • Page 348: Tpms Malfunction Light & Message

    The TPMS can warn about a replaced and the sensor low tire pressure condition but it information regarding the inflator kit matching process is performed does not replace normal tire materials and instructions. successfully. See TPMS Sensor maintenance. See Matching Process later in this section.
  • Page 349: Tpms Sensor Matching Process

    could prevent the TPMS from message should go off at the next Settings menu. See functioning properly. See ignition cycle. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Use the five-way DIC control on Operating electronic devices or following order: driver side front tire, being near facilities using radio...
  • Page 350 The tire has a puncture, cut, sensor identification code has or other damage that cannot been matched to this tire and We recommend that the tires, wheel position. be repaired well because of including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the 8.
  • Page 351 Use this rotation pattern if the If the vehicle has a compact vehicle has different size tires spare tire, do not include it in the on the front and rear and they tire rotation. are non-directional. Directional tires should not be Adjust the front and rear tires to rotated.
  • Page 352 The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the never used. Multiple factors Factors such as maintenance, parts to which it is fastened, can including temperatures, loading temperatures, driving speeds,...
  • Page 353 replacement tires are needed, performance of the vehicle. GM strongly recommends Braking and handling Tires age when stored normally buying tires with the same TPC performance may be adversely mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Spec rating. affected if all the tires are not a vehicle that will be stored for at replaced at the same time.
  • Page 354 The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel , for the label to mount or dismount a tire rim flanges to develop cracks location and more information could cause injury or death.
  • Page 355 nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found tires. there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety if While the tires available on sidewall between tread shoulder tires not recommended for those...
  • Page 356 graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The graded 100.
  • Page 357 surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new ground clearance, and tire road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts.
  • Page 358 replace them, be sure to get new fail suddenly and cause a crash. recommends it for the vehicle's GM original equipment When replacing wheels, use a tire size combination and road wheel nuts. new GM original equipment conditions. Follow that wheel.
  • Page 359 A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as that are the proper size for the Special tools and procedures are used in a skid. Stop pressing the tires. Install them on the tires of required to service a run-flat tire.
  • Page 360 If this vehicle does not have run-flat sealant and compressor kit to be tires and a tire goes flat, avoid effective. If the tire has a puncture further tire and wheel damage by less than 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread Driving on a flat tire will cause driving slowly to a level place, well area of the tire, see...
  • Page 361 If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire or tire changing Overinflating a tire could cause equipment, and on some vehicles the tire to rupture and you or there may not be a place to store others could be injured.
  • Page 362 2. On/Off Button Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer. See 3. Pressure Gauge Removal and Installation of the 4. Pressure Deflation Button Sealant Canister following. 5. Tire Sealant Canister There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant 6.
  • Page 363 3. Pressure Gauge Do not remove any objects that 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the have penetrated the tire. accessory power outlet in the 4. Pressure Deflation Button vehicle. Unplug all items from 1. Remove the tire sealant and 5.
  • Page 364 9. Press the on/off button (2) to The pressure gauge (3) may 11. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. pressure while the compressor compressor kit off.
  • Page 365 19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used sealant check the tire pressure. Refer canister (5) and sealant/air to Steps 1 11 under Using the hose (6) assembly at a local Tire Sealant and Compressor dealer or in accordance with Kit without Sealant to Inflate a local state codes and practices.
  • Page 366 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Pressure Deflation Button 5. Tire Sealant Canister 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) To use the air compressor to inflate 7. Air Only Hose (Black) a tire with air only and not sealant: 8. Power Plug 9. Canister Release Button (Under Sealant/Air Hose) If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly...
  • Page 367 3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Press and turn the selector excess pressure by pressing switch (1) clockwise to the Air the pressure deflation Make sure the tire valve stem is Only position. button (4) until the proper positioned close to the ground pressure reading is reached.
  • Page 368 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. To remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button (9). 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer.
  • Page 369 4. Discharged Battery Negative Grounding Point For more information about the The jump start positive post (1) and Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see negative post (2) are on the battery in costly damage to the vehicle of the vehicle providing the jump that would not be covered by the If the battery has run down, try to start.
  • Page 370 2. Position the two vehicles so that 4. Set the ignition to OFF. Turn off they are not touching. all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard 3. Set the parking brake firmly and your new vehicle. But if a battery warning flashers if needed.
  • Page 371 5. Connect one end of the red 10. Try to start the vehicle that had positive (+) cable to the the dead battery. If it will not positive (+) terminal on the start after a few tries, it discharged battery. probably needs service.
  • Page 372 What is the distance that will be Use the tow eye for towing a traveled? Some vehicles have disabled vehicle or loading it onto a restrictions on how far and how flatbed car carrier. The tow eye long they can tow. should not be used to recover a Recreational vehicle towing means vehicle from an off road situation.
  • Page 373 If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
  • Page 374 4. Put the vehicle in P (Park). 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly. 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a Locks are lubricated at the factory. clamping device designed for Use a de-icing agent only when towing.
  • Page 375 symbol is on any underhood compartment electrical Application of aftermarket clearcoat center that should not be power sealant/wax materials is not products can be obtained washed. This could cause damage recommended. If painted surfaces from your dealer. Follow all that would not be covered by the are damaged, see your dealer to manufacturer directions regarding vehicle warranty.
  • Page 376 The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum. To prevent damage always follow these Machine compounding or Use only lukewarm or cold water, a cleaning instructions: soft cloth, and a car washing soap aggressive polishing on a Be sure the molding is cool to to clean exterior lamps, lenses and basecoat/clearcoat paint finish the touch before applying any...
  • Page 377 Ice scrapers or other hard items. a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper Aftermarket appearance caps or Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to streaking. covers while the lamps are clean the tires. illuminated, due to excessive Replace the wiper blades if they are heat generated.
  • Page 378 with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
  • Page 379 Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove Never use a razor or any other available from your dealer to avoid...
  • Page 380 To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. colorfast cloth with water or club dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a soda. Microfiber cloth is left behind with a clean dry cloth.
  • Page 381 5. If the soil is not completely Do not use bleach or fabric softener. removed, use a mild soap Rinse thoroughly and air dry before solution followed only by club next use. soda or plain water. For vehicles with high gloss If the soil is not completely surfaces or vehicle displays, use a removed, it may be necessary to...
  • Page 382 Do not use cleaners that contain the vehicle, blot immediately and Use a soft microfiber cloth silicone or wax-based products. clean with a soft cloth dampened dampened with water to remove Cleaners containing these with a mild soap solution. dust and loose dirt. For a more solvents can permanently change Damage caused by air fresheners thorough cleaning, use a soft...
  • Page 383 Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor mats were designed for your 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 407 Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 408 Center at 1-800-458-8006. In Both General Motors and your You may contact the BBB Auto Line Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making Program using the toll-free Customer Care Centre at telephone number or write them at sure you are completely satisfied 1-888-446-2000.
  • Page 409 Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program.
  • Page 410 1-800-263-7854 (French) active recalls or search by Vehicle experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 Identification Number (VIN). See that allows interaction with Cadillac and keeps important vehicle-specific information in one place. Contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
  • Page 411 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help representatives. Locate owner resources such as U.S.: 1-800-224-1400.
  • Page 412 Assistance is also given towing service. It provides every Cadillac and General Motors of when the vehicle is stuck in the Cadillac owner in the United States Canada Limited reserve the right to sand, mud, or snow. with the advantage of contacting a...
  • Page 413 Each technician travels with a fuels are not provided through specially equipped service vehicle this service. complete with the necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to Vehicle handle most roadside repairs. When the vehicle requires warranty registration is required. service, contact your dealer and request an appointment.
  • Page 414 If your dealer requests you to bring entitled Limited Warranty and the vehicle for service, you are Owner Assistance Information urged to do so as early in the work furnished with each new vehicle If the vehicle requires overnight day as possible to allow for provides detailed warranty coverage warranty repairs, and public same-day repair.
  • Page 415 Rental reimbursement will be limited ensure that the vehicle's designed and must be supported by original appearance, durability, and safety receipts. This requires that you sign are preserved. The use of Genuine and complete a rental agreement GM parts can help maintain the and meet state/provincial, local, and GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 416 corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for emergency services for help. Do not covered by the GM New Vehicle damage repairs by using leave the scene of a crash until all...
  • Page 417 Vehicle Identification original GM parts. Remember, Number (VIN). recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance company and policy number. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. General description of the Service Manuals have the diagnosis Depending on your policy limits, damage to the other vehicle.
  • Page 418 Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. information about the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: The Owner Manual includes the 1-800-551-4123 Monday Friday Maintenance Schedule for all 8:00 AM...
  • Page 419 Cadillac Customer 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Call Transport Canada at Cadillac Motor Car Division 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other P.O. Box 33169 information about motor Transport Canada...
  • Page 420 These data can help provide a better understanding of the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
  • Page 421 if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and GM vehicles does not use or record consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar personal information or link with any to an official request by police or website.
  • Page 423 Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency ....14-2 Navigation voice commands.
  • Page 424 Press the OnStar Emergency button to get a priority OnStar navigation requires the connection to an Emergency Directions and Connections Advisor available 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or Be a Good Samaritan or...
  • Page 425 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. then a tone. If directions are downloaded to the 1.
  • Page 426 Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar Ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone. OnStar ready. to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, 2.
  • Page 427 Automatic Crash Response, Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will can assist in canceling or removing...
  • Page 428 OnStar services require a vehicle work. Other problems beyond the electrical system, wireless service, control of OnStar may prevent OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be service such as hills, tall buildings, communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features tunnels, weather, electrical system hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired...
  • Page 429 In emergency situations, OnStar can use the last stored GPS OnStar cannot perform Remote location to send to emergency Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle A PIN is needed to access some of responders. Assistance after the vehicle has the OnStar services, like Remote A temporary loss of GPS can been off continuously for five days.
  • Page 430 via wireless cellular communications THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED cannot be assured. Third parties AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF OnStar services require a vehicle may unlawfully intercept or access ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR electrical system, wireless service, transmissions and private IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT and GPS satellite technologies to be communications without consent.
  • Page 431 George Petrov, Greg Roelofs, 2. Redistributions in binary form Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, (compiled executables) must This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, reproduce the above copyright Info-ZIP copyright and license. Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, notice, definition, disclaimer, and The definitive version of this Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren,...
  • Page 432 3. Altered versions including, but 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use not limited to, ports to new the names Info-ZIP, Zip, operating systems, existing ports UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, with new graphical interfaces, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and dynamic, shared, or static and MacZip for its own source library versions must be plainly and binary releases.
  • Page 433 Airbag System AM-FM Radio ....7-8 Check ......3-33 Antenna Accessories and How Does an Airbag...
  • Page 434: Exterior Lighting

    Automatic Transmission Braking System Carbon Monoxide Manual Mode ....9-27 Active Emergency ... .1-20 Engine Exhaust ....9-24 Shift Lock Control Break-In, New Vehicle .
  • Page 435: Climate Controls

    Cleaning Coolant Exterior Care ....10-82 Engine ..... . 10-18 Damage Repair, Collision .
  • Page 436 Driving Engine (cont'd) Cooling System ... . . 10-17 Assistance Systems ..9-55 E85 or FlexFuel ....9-65 Characteristics and Cooling System Messages .
  • Page 437 Fuel ......9-63 Additives .....9-65 Features Garage Door Opener .
  • Page 438: Instrument Panel Overview

    Heated Steering Wheel ....5-4 Halogen Bulbs ....10-31 Ignition Positions ....9-17 Heated Front Seats .
  • Page 439: Lane Departure Warning

    Lamps (cont'd) Lighting Exterior Lighting Battery Adaptive Forward ....6-5 Jack Saver ......6-8 Entry .
  • Page 440: Memory Features

    Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Key and Lock ....5-35 Service Electric Parking Maintenance Brake ..... . .5-19 Lamp .
  • Page 441: Onstar Additional

    Mirrors, Interior Rearview ..2-22 Older Children, Restraints ..3-34 Mode ......9-36 Online Owner Center .
  • Page 442 Phone Records Bluetooth ... . 7-20, 7-22, 7-26 Maintenance ....11-16 Radio Frequency Port Recreational Vehicle Identification (RFID) .
  • Page 443: Retained Accessory

    Restraints Seats Where to Put ....3-41 Head Restraints ....3-2 Safety Belts .
  • Page 444: Starting The Vehicle

    Service (cont'd) Starting the Engine ... . 9-19 Publications Ordering Starting the Vehicle Tachometer ....5-11 Information .
  • Page 445 Tires (cont'd) Track Events and Sealant and Competitive Driving ... 9-6 Uniform Tire Quality Compressor Kit ... 10-68 Traction Grading ..... 10-63 Sealant and Compressor Control System (TCS)/ Universal Remote System .
  • Page 446 Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Security ..... .2-18 Alignment and Tire Speed Messages ... . .5-41 Balance .

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