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Cadillac 2012 SRX Owner's Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-35

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

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Page 1 2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Electrical System ... . 10-41 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, Motors of Canada Limited for P.O.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Charging System : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle : Engine Coolant Temperature : Outside Power Foldaway and what they mean. For more Mirrors information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Throttle and Brake Pedal Performance and Maintenance Adjustment ....1-12 Traction Control Interior Lighting ....1-12 System (TCS) .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 6. Safety Locks on page 2 13. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 4. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Power Door Locks on See Turn and Lane-Change page 2 12. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Signals on page 6 6.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and hold to open the liftgate. Information : Press and release to locate This section provides a brief the vehicle. overview about some of the Press and hold important features that may or may three seconds to sound the not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks To cancel a remote start, do any of There is a power door lock switch With this feature the engine can be the following: on the instrument panel and on the started from outside of the vehicle.
Page 12 In Brief Power Liftgate Operation Windows Remote Window Operation On vehicles with a power liftgate the The vehicle may have remote Pushing or pulling the switch part of switch is located on the driver door. operating windows that will open all the way will open or close the The vehicle must be in P (Park) to the windows from outside the...
Page 13 In Brief Seat Adjustment 4. Try to move the seat back and To adjust a power seat, if equipped: forth to be sure it is locked in Slide control (A) forward or Manual Seats place. rearward, and up or down to To raise or recline the seatback, use adjust the power seat.
Page 14: Memory Features
In Brief Memory Features The vehicle will also automatically To recall the manually saved Button save driver seat, outside mirror, and Memory positions, press and hold adjustable throttle and brake pedal 1 or 2. The driver seat, outside positions to the current driver mirrors, and adjustable pedals, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) if available, move to the positions...
Page 15: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief Easy Exit Driver Seat Heated and Ventilated Press , if available, to Seats ventilate the driver or This feature moves the seat passenger seat. rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. For more information, see Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on To activate, place the ignition in page 3 10.
Page 16: Passenger Sensing System
1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard System passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the United States overhead console when the vehicle...
Page 17: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-11 Mirror Adjustment Manual Folding Mirrors Vehicles with power folding mirrors, to fold the mirrors: Vehicles with manual fold mirrors Exterior are folded inward toward the vehicle 1. With the selector switch in the to prevent damage when going position, press the down arrow through an automatic car wash.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal : The lamp comes on automatically when a door is Adjustment Adjustment opened. If the vehicle has this feature, the : Turns the dome lamp on. position of the throttle and brake pedals can be adjusted.
Page 19: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns the parking lamps on together with the taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. : Turns the headlamps on together with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. The windshield wiper/washer lever : For vehicles with fog lamps, is located on the right side of the...
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever The rear wiper controls are on the toward you to spray windshield end of the windshield wiper lever. washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 4 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5 6, if equipped.
Page 21: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 and Rear The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control System on this system. page 8 5, if equipped. Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driving with the engine at...
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features For more information about these Turning the Digital Clock On or Off and other radio features, see 1. Press the CONFIG button. Operation on page 7 7. Radio(s) 2. Select Time and Date Settings. Storing a Favorite Station 3.
Page 23: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-17 Setting the 12/24 Hour Format Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices 1. Press the CONFIG button. Vehicles with an XM satellite radio Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm tuner and a valid XM satellite radio (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB 2.
Page 24: Mobile Apps
1-18 In Brief ® Bluetooth Mobile Apps Steering Wheel Controls The Bluetooth system allows users Mobile apps are available for ® with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone download through iTunes to then ® to make and receive hands-free access the iPhone App Store calls using the vehicle audio system and Google...
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control : Press + to increase the OFF : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the volume, press to decrease the set speed from memory. volume. See Cruise Control on page 9 37. : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth, OnStar, Navigation System or Navigation system.
Page 26: Storage Compartments
1-20 In Brief Driver Information C. MENU: Press to display the Ultrasonic Parking Assist Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle Center (DIC) If available, Ultrasonic Front and Information menu. This button is Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) uses also used to return to or exit the The DIC display is located in the sensors on the front and rear last screen displayed on...
Page 27: Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 Power Outlets Universal Remote System Performance and Maintenance The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Traction Control The vehicle has four accessory System (TCS) power outlets.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief ® StabiliTrak System Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure. directional control of the vehicle in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-23 Engine Oil Life System The oil life system can also be reset Driving for Better Fuel as follows: Economy The engine oil life system calculates 1. Turn the ignition on with the engine oil life based on vehicle use Driving habits can affect fuel engine off.
Page 30: Onstar Overview
1-888-889-2438 The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes Mexico: 01-800-466-0805 online service reminders, vehicle As the owner of a new Cadillac, you maintenance tips, online owner are automatically enrolled in the manual, special privileges, Roadside Service program.
Page 31: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate ..... . 2-14 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-22 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
Page 32: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks WARNING (Continued) Keys injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not WARNING leave the RKE transmitter in a vehicle with children. Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons;...
Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. With an active OnStar subscription, See Battery Replacement later an OnStar Advisor may remotely in this section. unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14 1. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your Remote Keyless Entry dealer or a qualified technician...
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows On some models, pressing and Pressing may also arm the holding will open all of the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on windows. page 2 18. (Remote Start): For vehicles (Unlock): Press to unlock the with this feature, press and then driver door or all doors, see Door...
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Operation To customize which doors unlock outside of the locked vehicle without when the driver s door is opened, an authorized keyless access Some vehicles have the keyless see Passive Unlock under Vehicle transmitter will not be able to open access system that lets you lock Personalization on page 5 40.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Lock Sensor Programming Transmitters to To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both the Vehicle currently recognized and new, Only keyless entry transmitters must be with you. programmed to the vehicle will work. 1.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Remove the transmitter from the of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five transmitter pocket and press times within ten seconds. on the transmitter. The Driver Information Center To program additional (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN transmitters, repeat Steps 3 PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4 through 6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 seconds to exit programming mode.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start When replacing the If available, this feature allows you battery, do not touch any of the to start the engine from outside the circuitry on the transmitter. Static vehicle. from your body could damage the (Remote Vehicle Start): transmitter.
Page 40 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Other conditions can affect the During the remote start the For example, if the vehicle has performance of the transmitter. doors will be locked and the been running for five minutes, and See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) parking lamps will remain on as 10 minutes are added, the engine System on page 2 3 for additional...
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if WARNING Outsiders can easily enter any of the following occur: through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be when slowing or stopping the The ignition is in any mode other dangerous.
Page 42: Power Door Locks
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Lockout Deterrent Lockout deterrent decreases the chances that the keys may be accidentally locked in the vehicle. When door locking is requested by pressing on the instrument panel on the RKE transmitter and the driver door is open, all doors will lock and the driver door will immediately unlock.
Page 43: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Delayed Locking Safety Locks When this feature is enabled and Rear door safety locks prevent the doors are locked with the power passengers from opening the rear lock switch on the instrument panel, doors from the inside. three chimes sound to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.
Page 44: Doors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors If you open the liftgate WARNING (Continued) without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage Liftgate door, you could damage the If the vehicle must be driven with liftgate or the liftgate glass. the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: WARNING Always check to make sure the...
Page 45: Power Liftgate
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Power Liftgate OFF: The liftgate only operates WARNING manually in this position. Manual operation of a liftgate that You or others could be injured if also has power operation requires caught in the path of the power more effort than with a standard liftgate.
Page 46 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Do not force the liftgate open or Obstacle Detection Features closed during a power cycle. If the liftgate encounters an obstacle The power liftgate may be during a power open or close cycle, temporarily disabled under extreme a warning chime will sound and the temperatures or low battery liftgate will automatically reverse...
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Setting the Power Liftgate If you do not receive the audible and To open the liftgate, press the touch visual feedback when setting the pad on the handle on the outside of 3/4 Mode intermediate stop position, you are the liftgate, and lift the gate open.
Page 48: Vehicle Security
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Always unlock a door with the Vehicle Security If a door, the hood, or liftgate is transmitter. Unlocking a door any opened without first unlocking with other way will not disarm the This vehicle has theft-deterrent the transmitter, the turn signals will alarm.
Page 49: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Immobilizer If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a See Radio Frequency Statement on problem with the system. Turn the page 13 21 for information ignition off and try again. regarding Part 15 of the Federal If the vehicle will not change ignition Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 50: Exterior Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to eight Convex Mirrors transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional WARNING transmitters, see Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle under A convex mirror can make things, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Page 51: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Heated Mirrors Mirrors (Rear Window Defogger): Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: Press to heat the mirrors. The mirrors are accidentally See Rear Window Defogger under obstructed while folding.
Page 52: Interior Mirrors
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the vehicle is equipped with Manual Rearview Mirror memory mirrors, there is an option The vehicle may have an automatic to have the mirrors tilt down, when dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 53: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are WARNING (Continued) designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a WARNING Never leave a child, a helpless pulsing sound when either rear adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, window is down and the front Leaving children, helpless adults, windows are up.
Page 54: Power Windows
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Pushing or pulling the switch part of the way will open or close the window as long as the switch is WARNING operated. Leaving children in a vehicle with Express Down/Up Windows the RKE transmitter is dangerous Windows that have the for many reasons;...
Page 55 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 If the window will not express up If there is something blocking the Overload after power has been restored and a window during automatic closing, If the windows are repeatedly message is displayed in the Driver the window will reverse direction for operated within a short time, the Information Center:...
Page 56 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout Sun Visors Press to activate the rear window lockout. The rear safety locks will also activate and the LED light in the switch illuminates. Press to deactivate the rear window lockout and safety locks. This feature prevents the rear Pull the sun visor down to block passenger windows from operating,...
Page 57: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 Roof release again, to open the sunroof to the full open position. Press the front of the switch to second detent Sunroof and release, to express close the sunroof. On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are on the overhead Press the front of the sunroof switch console.
Page 58 2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Anti-Pinch Feature Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose If an object is in the path of the debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and sunroof when it is closing, the roof sealing area using a clean anti-pinch feature detects the object cloth, mild soap, and water.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Seats and Rear Seats Airbag System Rear Seats ....3-11 Airbag System ....3-23 Restraints Heated Rear Seats .
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Head Restraints Older Children ....3-36 Infants and Young WARNING Children ....3-38 Child Restraint Systems .
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is The vehicle's rear seats have locked in place. adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint can be adjusted.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a To adjust a manual seat: pedal when you do not want to.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the front or rear Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support part of the seat cushion by Adjustment moving the front or rear of the Power Lumbar control up or down. Raise or lower the seat by moving the control up or down.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the You can lose control of the Sitting in a reclined position when seatback upright. Then sit well vehicle if you try to adjust a the vehicle is in motion can be back in the seat and wear the...
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. On vehicles with the memory 2. Move the seatback to the feature, the 1 and 2 buttons on desired position, and then the outboard side of the driver seat...
Page 66 Seats and Restraints The vehicle will also automatically Recalling Button Memory Recalling RKE Memory Positions save driver seat, outside mirror, and Positions (Memory Remote Recall) adjustable throttle and brake pedal To recall the manually saved The Memory Remote Recall feature positions to the current driver Button Memory positions, press can recall the driver seat, outside...
Page 67 Seats and Restraints If the driver door is already open, Try recalling the memory position To stop recall movement, press one pressing the RKE transmitter again by opening the driver door of the memory, power seat controls, button will also activate the RKE and pressing the RKE transmitter or the adjustable pedal switch, Memory recall.
Page 68: Seats And Restraints
3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press to heat the driver or Front Seats passenger seat. Press , if available, to WARNING ventilate the driver or passenger seat. If you cannot feel temperature Press the button once for the change or pain to the skin, the highest setting.
Page 69: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Remote Start Heated and Rear Seats Ventilated Seats Split Folding Seatbacks During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats can be turned on With this feature, either side of the automatically. They are canceled rear seatback can be folded down when the ignition is turned on.
Page 70 3-12 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatbacks To raise the seatback: Reclining the Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever on top of the To recline the seatback: WARNING seatback. Raise the seatback 1. Lift and hold the lever on top of and release the lever.
Page 71: Heated Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Heated Rear Seats the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest. WARNING Rear Seat If you cannot feel temperature Pass-Through Door change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
Page 72: Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.
Page 73: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-15 When you wear a safety belt, you Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why How to Wear Safety Belts and the vehicle slow down together. should I have to wear safety Properly There is more time to stop because belts? you stop over a longer distance This section is only for people of...
Page 74: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-16 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-17 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3.
Page 76 3-18 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster After the height adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it up or The vehicle has a shoulder belt down without pressing the release height adjuster for the driver and button (A) to make sure it has right front passenger seating locked into position.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort guides for the outboard pretensioners cannot be seen, they passenger positions in the rear seat.
Page 78 3-20 Seats and Restraints 4. Buckle, position, and release WARNING (Continued) the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make The person wearing the belt could sure the shoulder portion of the be seriously injured. The shoulder belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it.
Page 79: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 80: Safety Belt Care
3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 81: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG is on the center of the to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following steering wheel for the driver and on airbags: the instrument panel for the front WARNING...
Page 82 3-24 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag an eye, anyone who is up when it inflates can be seriously against, or very close to any injured or killed.
Page 83: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver and front outboard The driver frontal airbag is in the passenger seat-mounted side center of the steering wheel.
Page 84: When Should An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal airbag might not inflate properly or near frontal crashes to help or it might force the object into reduce the potential for severe that person causing severe injury...
Page 85: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Frontal airbags may inflate at The vehicle has seat-mounted side vehicle is struck, or if the sensing different crash speeds depending on impact and roof-rail airbags. See system predicts that the vehicle is whether the vehicle hits an object Airbag System on page 3 23.
Page 86: How Does An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many There may be some smoke and types of collisions, primarily dust coming from the vents in the Restrain? because the occupant's motion is deflated airbags. Airbag inflation not toward those airbags.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-29 The vehicle has a crash sensing The vehicle has a feature that may WARNING (Continued) and diagnostic module which automatically unlock the doors, turn records information after a on the interior lamps, turn on the crash. See Vehicle Data hazard warning flashers, and shut Use caution if you should attempt Recording and Privacy on...
Page 88: Passenger Sensing
3-30 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing If you use remote start, if equipped, According to accident statistics, to start the vehicle, you may not see children are safer when properly System the system check. When the system secured in a rear seat in the correct check is complete, either the word child restraint for their weight The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing WARNING (Continued) designed to turn off the front system has turned off the front outboard passenger airbag and outboard passenger frontal airbag the inflating airbag. A child in a seat mounted side impact airbag if: and seat mounted side impact forward-facing child restraint can...
Page 90 3-32 Seats and Restraints For some children who have If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child outgrown child restraints and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn turn the vehicle off.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material A thick layer of additional material, from the seat, such as blankets, such as a blanket or cushion, Adult-Size Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat or aftermarket equipment such as heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 92 3-34 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Your dealer and the service manual WARNING (Continued) have information about the location Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag sensors, sensing and Be sure to follow proper service diagnostic module, and airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle procedures, and make sure the wiring.
Page 93: Replacing Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-35 If the vehicle has rollover roof rail Notice: If an airbag covering is WARNING (Continued) airbags, see Different Size Tires damaged, opened, or broken, the and Wheels on page 10 67 for airbag may not work properly. To help make sure the airbag additional important information.
Page 94: Child Restraints
3-36 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-37 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child The child might also slide under restraint system or infant restraint the lap belt. The belt force would system secured in a rear seating then be applied right on the position.
Page 96: Infants And Young
3-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children who are not restrained WARNING (Continued) properly can strike other people, Children or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Never leave children unattended Everyone in a vehicle needs in a vehicle and never allow protection! This includes infants and WARNING all other children.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-39 WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never do this. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) Children who are up against, infant will suddenly become a or very close to, any airbag when 110 kg (240 lb) force on a it inflates can be seriously injured person's arms.
Page 98 3-40 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 99: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 100 3-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a In the U.S., refer to the National crash if the child restraint is not Highway Traffic Safety Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety seat WARNING...
Page 101: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag children and infants are safer when or killed if the right front is off.
Page 102 3-44 Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats If you need to secure more than one vary considerably in size, and some child restraint in the rear seat, may fit in certain seating positions review the following illustrations. better than others. Always make Configurations for Use of Child sure the child restraint is properly Restraints...
Page 103: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must The LATCH system holds a child never be installed using only the restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 104 3-46 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether...
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 106: System
3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child Pull the shoulder belt all the way restraint to a single anchor. out of the retractor to set the lock, WARNING Attaching more than one child if the vehicle has one, after the...
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-49 This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten installation of child restraints easier. the seat. the top tether according When using lower anchors, do not to your child restraint For the outboard rear use the vehicle's safety belts.
Page 108 3-50 Seats and Restraints If you are using a dual If you are using a single If you are using a single tether in the rear outboard tether in the rear outboard tether in the rear outboard seating position and the seating position with an seating position and the head restraint has been...
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-51 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 110 3-52 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and To remove the head restraint: 3. Store the head restraint in the cargo area of the vehicle. Reinstallation 1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats on 4. When the child restraint is The rear outboard head restraints page 3 11 for additional removed, reinstall the head...
Page 111: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-53 To reinstall the head restraint: 2. Push the head restraint down. Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash If necessary, press the height adjustment release button to further lower the head restraint. WARNING See Head Restraints on page 3 2.
Page 112: Securing Child Restraints
3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-55 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 45 for more information.
Page 114: Securing Child Restraints
3-56 Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, Securing Child Restraints WARNING unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and (Front Passenger Seat) let it return to the stowed position. A child in a rear-facing child If the top tether is attached to a This vehicle has airbags.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-57 If the vehicle does not have a Do not secure a child seat in a WARNING (Continued) rear seat that will accommodate position without a top tether anchor a rear facing child restraint, a if a national or local law requires Secure rear-facing child restraints rear facing child restraint should that the top tether be anchored, or if...
Page 116 3-58 Seats and Restraints You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbags are off, the off retractor to make sure the indicator in the passenger airbag retractor is locked. If the status indicator will come on and retractor is not locked, repeat stay on when the vehicle is started.
Page 118 3-60 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 119 Storage Storage Storage Move the slide control to allow cool air into the glove box. After opening Compartments the air flow, close the glove box door to keep the cold air from Storage Compartments Glove Box entering the vehicle. Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
Page 120: Front Storage
Storage For small containers, push down on Armrest Storage There is an accessory power outlet the top edge of the divider to lock it inside the center console. See For vehicles with a rear seat back in place and make the Power Outlets on page 5 8 for more armrest, pull the rear seat armrest cupholder shorter.
Page 121: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage into the rear compartment, or the lower (B) position to conceal objects Features in the rear compartment. Install the Cargo Cover Cargo Cover 1. Hold the cartridge so that the For vehicles with the dual position pull out shade faces the rear of cargo cover, it can be used to the vehicle.
Page 122: Cargo Tie-Downs
Storage Remove the Cargo Cover Cargo Management WARNING System 1. Remove the cover from the channels and carefully roll it An improperly stored cargo cover back up. could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured.
Page 123 Storage WARNING (Continued) Be sure to return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving. If the cover is removed, always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached. To access the rear storage areas of A prop rod locks to hold the cover Press the red button on the prop rod...
Page 124 Storage U-Rail 3. Release the prop rod from the 4. Store the cargo management inside cover by sliding the red system cover by hooking it onto clip down. the weatherstrip. For vehicles with a u-rail system, the fence can be moved to different Unhook the prop rod from the positions on the u-rail track to pin on the inside cover.
Page 125 Storage 3. Reinstall the fence and lock both Installing the Fence latches (A) by turning to align with the arrow on the adapter (B). Push both adapter buttons to move the adapters (B) on the straight part Insert the fence into the adapters of the u-rail.
Page 126 Storage D-Ring Sliders For vehicles with a D-ring system, there are four D-ring sliders that move along rails. These can be used as tie-downs when storing cargo. 3. Insert the top of the fence into The loop of the D-ring slider must the lower two clips (A).
Page 127: Cargo Net
Storage Cargo Net There are four openings in the headliner: two located behind the front seats and two behind the WARNING rear seats. Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net. Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net.
Page 128: Convenience Net
4-10 Storage 3. Roll up the cargo net, storing it into the attached vinyl bag. 4. Open the cargo management system cover. 5. For vehicles with an inflator kit, store the cargo net in the available space next to the kit. Convenience Net This vehicle may have a convenience net located in the rear...
Page 129: Roof Rack System
Storage 4-11 Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, roof rack that weighs more than sharp turns, sudden braking, 100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs over the or abrupt maneuvers; otherwise it WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may may result in loss of control.
Page 130 4-12 Storage NOTES...
Page 131: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-12 Front Fog Lamp Light ..5-27 Fuel Economy Gauge ..5-13 Lamps On Reminder .
Page 132: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Anti-theft Alarm System Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Messages ....5-38 closer or away from you. Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-38 Steering Wheel 4.
Page 133: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel : Press to select the (End Call/Mute): Press to next favorite radio station or next silence the vehicle speakers only. CD, DVD, if equipped, or MP3 track. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Press to select the previous...
Page 134: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 26. Heavy snow or ice can overload INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move the wiper motor.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls Rainsense Windshield Washer Turn the INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. For vehicles with Rainsense, a Pull the windshield wiper lever sensor located near the top center toward you to spray windshield Turn the band up for more of the windshield detects the washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Page 136: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ window. The lever automatically Headlamp Washer returns to its original position Washer For vehicles with headlamp when released. washers, they are located to the The rear wiper controls are on the Reverse Gear Wipes side of the headlamps.
Page 137: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass See Compass Messages on Clock (Digital Clock) page 5 34 for more information on The vehicle may have a compass The infotainment system controls the messages that may be display on the Driver Information are used to access the time and displayed for the compass.
Page 138: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the Time and Date Setting the Month & Day Power Outlets Format 1. Press the CONFIG button. The accessory power outlets can be 1. Press the CONFIG button. used to plug in electrical equipment, 2. Select Time and Date Settings. such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 139: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls There is a small cap that must be When adding electrical equipment, Cigarette Lighter removed to access the accessory be sure to follow the proper There may be a cigarette lighter power outlet. When not using the installation instructions included located under the climate control outlet be sure to cover it with the...
Page 140: Ashtrays
5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and There may be an ashtray located function. Often gauges and warning under the climate control system on lights work together to indicate a Indicators the instrument panel.
Page 141: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 142: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the vehicle's speed in either kilometers engine speed in revolutions per per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). hour (mph). Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded Odometer warning area, the vehicle could...
Page 143: Fuel Economy Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Here are four things that some Fuel Economy Gauge owners ask about. None of these 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 144: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge English English The gauge shows the fuel usage This gauge measures the that the vehicle is currently temperature of the vehicle's engine. Metric achieving in MPG and in liters per If the indicator needle moves into 100 kilometers (l/100 km).
Page 145: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder on if an object is put on the seat Light such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other There is a driver safety belt electronic device.
Page 146: Airbag Readiness Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls If the Vehicle Information is Airbag Readiness Light WARNING selected, a full page screen displays This light shows if there is an at start-up the three safety belt If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem. The system symbols.
Page 147: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Passenger Airbag Status If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status Indicator indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has The vehicle has a passenger turned off the right front passenger sensing system.
Page 148: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the A computer system called OBD II engine is running, this indicates that...
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, the emission controls might been detected on the vehicle.
Page 150 5-20 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass used. Poor fuel quality causes inspection if: Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as The malfunction indicator lamp is Some local governments may have efficiently as designed and may on with the engine running, or if programs to inspect the on-vehicle...
Page 151: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If this has been done and the The brake indicator light should Electric Parking vehicle still does not pass the come on briefly as the engine is Brake Light inspection for lack of OBD II started. If it does not come on have system readiness, your dealer the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 152: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-22 Instruments and Controls The parking brake status light Antilock Brake System comes on when the brake is (ABS) Warning Light applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system.
Page 153: Traction Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 ® If the regular brake system warning The traction off light comes on when StabiliTrak OFF Light light is not on, the vehicle still has the Traction Control System (TCS) brakes, but not antilock brakes. has been turned off by pressing and If the regular brake system warning releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak light is also on, the vehicle does not...
Page 154: Traction Control System
5-24 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on When the Light Is On Steady and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This indicates that one or more StabiliTrak system is actively of the tires are significantly working.
Page 155: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Engine Oil Pressure Light Fuel Economy Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can The oil pressure light should come become so hot that it catches fire. on briefly as the engine is started. Someone could be burned.
Page 156: Low Fuel Warning Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light High-Beam On Light This light is located near the fuel The immobilizer light should come This light comes on when the gauge and comes on briefly when on briefly as the engine is started. high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 157: Adaptive Forward Lighting
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Adaptive Forward Front Fog Lamp Light Lamps On Reminder Lighting (AFL) Light The fog lamp light comes on when For vehicles with the lamps on the fog lamps are in use. reminder light, it comes on when This light comes on solid when the lights are in use.
Page 158: Cruise Control Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays Driver Information which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever Center (DIC) located on the left side of the The DIC displays information about steering wheel.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-29 DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Information Trip Menu Items The Trip display shows the current distance traveled, in either Press the MENU button on kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the turn signal lever until Trip/Fuel the trip odometer was last reset. Information Menu is displayed.
Page 160 5-30 Instruments and Controls The Instantaneous Fuel Economy The fuel used can be reset by Distance to Destination display shows the current fuel pressing the SET/CLR button while This display will show the vehicle economy in either liters per the Fuel Used display is showing. distance with estimated time of 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles arrival to destination.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Remaining Oil Life display accurate information. See Battery Voltage Maps in the navigation manual for Tire Pressure This display, available on some information on updating the map vehicles, shows the current battery Blank database. voltage. If the voltage is in the Unit normal range, the value will display.
Page 162: Vehicle Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure Vehicle Messages the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON The display will show a vehicle with Messages displayed on the DIC message will appear on the display. the approximate pressures of all indicate the status of the vehicle or See Engine Oil Messages on four tires.
Page 163: Battery Voltage And Charging
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY RELEASE PARKING BRAKE CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages This message is displayed if the Electric Parking Brake is on while This message is displayed when BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE the vehicle is in motion. Release it there is a fault in the battery before you attempt to drive.
Page 164: Compass Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System Messages DOOR OPEN A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message is displayed when the A door open symbol will be ENGINE TEMP compass needs to be calibrated. displayed on the DIC showing which See Compass on page 5 7.
Page 165: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP IDLE ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the This message displays if low oil This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too pressure levels occur.
Page 166: Fuel System Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Anytime this message stays on, the NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE Lamp Messages vehicle should be taken to your TO RESTART AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD dealer for service as soon as This message is displayed if the possible. LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED remote is no longer detected in the SERVICE...
Page 167: Ride Control System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 XXX TURN INDICATOR SERVICE PARKING ASSIST SERVICE SUSPENSION FAILURE SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Front When one of the turn signals is out, This message displays if there is a and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) this message displays to show problem with the selective ride...
Page 168: Anti-Theft Alarm System
5-38 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages Service Vehicle Messages Starting the Vehicle Messages SERVICE AIRBAG SERVICE AC SYSTEM PRESS BRAKE TO START This message displays if there is a This message is displayed if there is VEHICLE problem with the airbag system. a problem with the air conditioning Take the vehicle to your dealer for system.
Page 169: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire SHIFT TO PARK pressure message at a time. The This message displays when the This message displays when the DIC also shows the tire pressure system is learning new tires. See transmission needs to be shifted to values.
Page 170: Vehicle Reminder
5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Vehicle Speed Messages Vehicle Messages Personalization SELECTED SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE The audio system controls are WITH CARE used to access the personalization This message is displayed when the menus for customizing vehicle vehicle speed is greater than the set This message is displayed when features.
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Entering the Personalization Climate and Air Quality Air Quality Sensor Menus This will allow you to select whether Select the Climate and Air Quality 1. Press CONFIG to access the the system will operate at high or menu and the following will be Configuration Settings menu.
Page 172: Comfort And Convenience
5-42 Instruments and Controls Remote Start Auto Heated Seats Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob Press the knob to confirm the when Easy Exit Driver Seat is When on, this feature will turn the selection and move back to the highlighted.
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Press the MENU/SELECT knob Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Reverse Tilt Mirror is select the language. Press the knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. highlighted. Turn the knob to select to confirm and go back to the Turn the knob to select Off, Driver &...
Page 174 5-44 Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Locking Feedback This allows selection of which of the This allows selection of what type of Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start doors will automatically unlock when feedback is given when locking the and the following will be displayed: the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-45 When set to All Doors, all of the Passive Door Unlock Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder doors will unlock at the first press of If the vehicle has the RKE system, This allows the Remote Left In the unlock button.
Page 176: Universal Remote System
5-46 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote This system provides a way to It is also recommended that replace up to three remote control upon the sale of the vehicle, the System transmitters used to activate programmed Universal Remote devices such as garage door system buttons be erased for See Radio Frequency Statement on openers, security systems, and...
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Programming the Universal 2. At the same time, press and 3. Press and hold for five seconds hold both the hand-held the newly trained Universal Remote System transmitter button and one of the Remote system button (the For questions or help programming three Universal Remote system button selected in Step 2) while...
Page 178 5-48 Instruments and Controls It may be helpful to have 5. Firmly press and release the To program the remaining two another person assist with Learn or Smart button. After Universal Remote system buttons, the remaining Steps 4 pressing this button, you will begin with Step 1 of Programming through 6.
Page 179: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-49 If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single having difficulty programming a Universal Remote System Operation gate operator or garage door opener Button by using the Programming the Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote System System...
Page 180 5-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 181 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Courtesy Lamps .
Page 182: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting It controls the following systems: Headlamp High/ (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with Low-Beam Changer Headlamps the following: Taillamps Push the turn signal/lane change Taillamps lever away from you and release, to Parking Lamps turn the high beams on. To return to License Plate Lamps License Plate Lamps low beams, push the lever again or...
Page 183: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running When the DRL are on, only the Adaptive Forward low beam headlamps, at a reduced Lamps (DRL) Lighting (AFL) level of brightness, will be on. The high beam headlamps, taillamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can For vehicles with uplevel sidemarker, instrument panel lamps, make it easier for others to see the headlamps, the Adaptive Forward...
Page 184: Twilight Sentinel
Lighting Curve Lighting Twilight Sentinel With Twilight Sentinel the following will happen: The light beam pivots based on the steering wheel position and vehicle When it is dark enough outside, speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph). and the exterior lamp control is The headlamps shine at an angle of in the AUTO position, the up to 15 degrees to the right or left...
Page 185: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting If the vehicle is started in a dark Twilight Sentinel also provides Hazard Warning Flashers garage, the automatic headlamp exterior illumination as you leave system comes on immediately. If it the vehicle. If Twilight Sentinel has is light outside when the vehicle turned on the lamps when the leaves the garage, there is a slight ignition is turned off, the lamps...
Page 186: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane (Front Fog Lamps): Press to change the arrow flashes rapidly or turn the fog lamps on or off. An Signals does not come on, a signal bulb indicator light on the instrument may be burned out.
Page 187: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp (Door): The lamp comes on automatically when a door is The cargo lamp is located over the opened. Instrument Panel rear compartment and is controlled (On): Turns the dome lamp on. by the dome lamp. See Dome Illumination Control Lamps on page 6 7.
Page 188: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting Battery Load Management The headlamps, taillamps, parking Entry Lighting lamps, back up lamps, and license The vehicle has Electric Power plate lamps come on at night, or in Management (EPM) that estimates The headlamps, taillamps, license areas with limited lighting, when a the battery's temperature and state plate lamps, back up lamps, dome...
Page 189 Lighting The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, (alternator) may not be spinning fast this action may be noticeable to the...
Page 190 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 191 Infotainment System Infotainment Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) System ....7-35 Infotainment Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ..... 7-45 Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio Introduction...
Page 192: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. The theft-deterrent feature works while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication by learning a portion of the Vehicle equipment could interfere with Become familiar with the Identification Number (VIN) to...
Page 193: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. C. TUNE Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks. D. FAV Radio: Opens the favorites list.
Page 194 Infotainment System O. PHONE SEEK Opens the phone Radio: Seeks the previous CD: Pauses the CD. main menu. station. K. CD Slot Mutes the audio system. CD: Selects the previous Insert a CD. track or rewinds within a TONE MENU/SELECT track.
Page 195 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. MEM: Saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists. C. TUNE/INFO Radio: Manually selects radio stations and shows available information about...
Page 196 Infotainment System D. FAV K. CD/DVD Slot (CD Eject) Radio: Opens the Insert a disc. Removes a disc from favorites list. the CD slot. MENU/SELECT MEM: Opens the H. RADIO/BAND Press: Selects menu items. favorites list. Changes the band while Turn: Open menus, SEEK listening to the radio.
Page 197: Operation
Infotainment System ® Operation For vehicles without OnStar , press PHONE to mute the infotainment CD/DVD: Records content Controls system. Press PHONE again, from audio CDs and MP3/ or turn the VOL/ knob to The infotainment system is WMA CDs. cancel mute.
Page 198 Infotainment System Submenus Setting a Value BACK : Press to: Exit a menu. Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen. Delete the last character in a sequence. Selecting a Menu Option An arrow on the right hand edge of 1.
Page 199 Infotainment System Entering a Character Sequence 3. Press and hold the MENU/ Adjusting the Fader and Balance SELECT button until the value changes to 0. Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu. Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass 1.
Page 200 7-10 Infotainment System 5.1 Surround The infotainment DSP (Digital Signal Processing) System Settings system used in conjunction with Settings ® ® Configuring the Number of the Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround For vehicles with DSP, it is used to Favorite Pages sound system for the vehicle provide a choice of different includes digital 5.1 decoding.
Page 201: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Radio The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio volume to compensate for road and be set. Control Buttons wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume The buttons used to control the...
Page 202 7-12 Infotainment System RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Band Seek Tuning (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) The radio may have RDS. The RDS Press the RADIO/BAND button to feature is available for use only on choose AM, FM, or XM, if equipped. Briefly press SEEK or SEEK,...
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-13 Station Lists 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite A list of stations that transmit 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob. Stations from all bands can be programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite 2.
Page 204: Satellite Radio
7-14 Infotainment System Time Shifting (Radio with CD/ Satellite Radio Press and release SEEK or DVD and MEM) SEEK to jump forward or back Vehicles with an XM Satellite 30 seconds in the time shift buffer. The radio with MEM time shift Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite feature can rewind 20 minutes of When the radio station is changed,...
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-15 Control Buttons XM Categories Selecting a Channel Using SEEK or SEEK The buttons used to control the XM XM channels are organized in (Radio with CD) radio are: categories. RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the Press and release SEEK or Removing or Adding Categories radio on and choose between AM,...
Page 206 7-16 Infotainment System To select a channel using the menu: Storing a Channel as a Favorite To resume playback from the current pause point, press again. 1. Turn the MENU/Select knob and To store the channel to a position The radio is no longer live, but select Channel List.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-17 Pausing XM with the Vehicle Channel Off Air: This channel is No Information: The system is Turned Off not currently in service. Tune in to working properly. No text or another channel. informational messages are If XM is paused when the vehicle is available at this time on this turned off, the radio continues to Channel Unauth: This channel is...
Page 208: Radio Reception
7-18 Infotainment System Unknown: If this message is interfere with satellite radio signals, received when tuned to channel 0, causing the sound to fade in and FM signals only reach about 16 to there could be a receiver fault. out. In addition, traveling or standing 65 km (10 to 40 mi).
Page 209: Audio Players
Infotainment System 7-19 Audio Players If the bottom surface of a disc is load one CD at a time, and keep dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, the CD player and the loading slot or dampen a clean soft cloth in a free of foreign materials, liquids, CD Player mild neutral detergent solution...
Page 210 7-20 Infotainment System Turn the TUNE knob. Inserting a CD 4. Select the track. Using the CD Menu: With the printed side facing up, Searching for MP3 Tracks insert a disc into the CD slot until it 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob. The search feature may take some is drawn in.
Page 211: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-21 CD/DVD Player mild neutral detergent solution Control Buttons mixed with water, and clean it. The buttons used to control the The CD/DVD player can play CDs, Wipe the disc from the center to the CD/DVD player are: DVD As, MP3/WMA CDs, MP3/ outer edge.
Page 212 7-22 Infotainment System Inserting a CD or DVD Selecting CD or DVD A Tracks Playing an MP3 CD or DVD Using the control buttons: With the printed side facing up, Files that are not stored in folders insert a disc into the slot until it is are displayed in the root Press SEEK or...
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-23 Searching for MP3s on a CD The number of objects in each Playing a DVD V or DVD category is shown in parentheses See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) after the category. It is normal for the search feature to System on page 7 35 for information take some time to display the To search for tracks:...
Page 214: Mass Storage
7-24 Infotainment System Cursor RIGHT Changing the Audio Stream Mass Storage Cursor LEFT Media (MEM) 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob. Up Menu 2. Select Audio Stream. Infotainment systems with MEM Use the following actions to storage are able to record up to 3.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-25 INFO: Press to display additional Recording to MEM Stopping the Recording information about the MEM track Press REC, then select Record Press the REC button while that may be available. Turn to Current Song or Record All Songs recording from an audio CD to select tracks.
Page 216 7-26 Infotainment System Recording from MP3/WMA Stopping the Recording 3. Select the track. Discs or USB Storage Devices Searching for a Track Press the REC button while recording from an MP3/WMA CD or USB Host Support Tracks can be searched for by: USB storage device to display the The USB connector uses the USB Playlists...
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-27 Shuffle Songs 3. Select MEM Favorites. Genre: Saves the genre associated with the currently playing track in Select the Shuffle Songs option 4. Remove the checkmark from the indicated favorites position. from the MEM menu to randomly the box to remove that MEM play back tracks stored in MEM.
Page 218: Auxiliary Devices (Radio With Cd/Dvd And Mem)
7-28 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, and Zunes are compatible with the (Radio with CD) Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to infotainment system. the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to The optional AUX input allows use a portable audio player.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-29 To search for tracks: Off: Playback starts from the 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, beginning of the current track after Song Titles, Podcasts, 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob. the last track finishes. or Genres. 2. Select Search. 4.
Page 220 7-30 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling a Tracks can be searched for by: Off: Plays current tracks in sequential order. USB Drive Playlists* Repeat Functionality The infotainment system can only Artists play back .mp3 and .wma files from Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and Albums a USB drive.
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-31 A Bluetooth phone with MP3 Bluetooth Setup Menu To select the Bluetooth Music Setup capability cannot be paired to the menu when a Bluetooth device is The Bluetooth Setup menu can be vehicle as a phone and an MP3 connected and active: accessed with or without a device player at the same time.
Page 222 7-32 Infotainment System 4. Some devices may require a To connect a paired device when Changing the Default PIN Personal Identification Number another device is connected to the To change the default PIN: (PIN) in order to complete the infotainment system: 1.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-33 ® Controlling a Bluetooth Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack Device (Radio with CD/DVD Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to Bluetooth devices that support and MEM) use a portable audio player. AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote The optional AUX input allows Control Profile) version 1.0 may...
Page 224 7-34 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling Searching for a Track Connecting and Controlling a ® an iPod USB Drive Tracks can be searched for by: Not all iPods can be controlled by Files that are not stored in folders Playlists the infotainment system.
Page 225: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
Infotainment System 7-35 Selecting a Track Tracks can be searched by: Rear Seat Using the control buttons: Playlists Infotainment Artists Press SEEK or SEEK to Rear Seat Entertainment select the previous or next track. Albums (RSE) System Turn the TUNE knob to select a Song Titles track in the current submenu.
Page 226 7-36 Infotainment System Before Driving A padlock icon may display on the Headphones infotainment screen when the The RSE is for rear seat Global Off feature is on. On some passengers only. The driver cannot infotainment systems, the Global Off safely view the video screen while feature can be turned off by driving.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-37 If the vehicle is not equipped with To adjust the volume on the Battery Replacement RSA, then Channel 2 is dedicated to headphones, use the volume To change the batteries: any external auxiliary device control. 1. Loosen the screw to the battery connected to the rear A/V jacks.
Page 228 7-38 Infotainment System Power for auxiliary devices is not 3. Press the AUX button a third Audio Output supplied by the radio system. time to change the left video Audio from the DVD player or screen source to the auxiliary To use the auxiliary inputs of the auxiliary inputs can be heard device and the right video...
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-39 Video Screens Only the left RSE seatback console Remote Control contains the infrared transmitters for The video screens are located in the the wireless headphones. They may back of the driver and front be visible as eight illuminated LEDs. passenger seats.
Page 230 7-40 Infotainment System If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the Remote Control Buttons (Display Menu): Press to Radio DVD slot, the remote control adjust the brightness and screen (Power): Press to turn the video button can be used to turn on the display mode, and display the screens on and off.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-41 AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch (Previous Track/Chapter): (Fast Forward): Press to fast the video displays between the Press to go to the start of the forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast DVD player and an auxiliary source. current track or chapter.
Page 232 7-42 Infotainment System Replacing the Remote Control Battery Replacement (Camera): Press to change the camera angle on DVDs that have If the remote control becomes lost To change the remote control this feature when the DVD is or damaged, a new universal batteries: playing.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 234 7-44 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 235: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-45 DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) front or rear auxiliary input, if available. Turn the device on, then System Video distortion can occur when choose the front auxiliary input with operating cellular phones, scanners, the RSA SRCE button. Vehicles with this feature allow the CB radios, Global Position Systems rear seat passengers to listen to...
Page 236 7-46 Infotainment System When a CD or DVD audio disc is (Power): Press to turn the While listening to a disc, press playing, press PROG to go to the RSA on or off. go to the next track or chapter on beginning of the disc or display disc the disc.
Page 237: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System 7-47 Review the controls and Phone WARNING (Continued) operation of the infotainment system. Bluetooth (Overview) Taking your eyes off the road too Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. long or too often could cause a For vehicles equipped with The system may not work with crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 238 7-48 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Voice Recognition Other Information ® Use the buttons located on the The voice recognition system uses The Bluetooth word mark and ® infotainment system and the commands to control the system logos are owned by the Bluetooth steering wheel to operate the and dial phone numbers.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-49 Up to five cell phones can be Bluetooth 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). paired to the Bluetooth system. A four digit Personal (Infotainment Controls) Identification Number (PIN) The pairing process is disabled appears on the display. For information about how to when the vehicle is moving.
Page 240 7-50 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected 4. Select Device List. The Call Lists menu allows you to Phones access the phone numbers from the 5. Select the new phone to link to Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and 1. Press the CONFIG button. and follow the on screen Missed Calls menus on your cell prompts.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-51 3. Select the Incoming Calls, 4. Select the name or number you Accepting or Declining a Call Outgoing Calls, or Missed want to call. When an incoming call is received, Calls list. the infotainment system mutes and Making a Call 4.
Page 242 7-52 Infotainment System Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence To Cancel Mute then select Call. See Entering a Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to Turn or press the MENU/SELECT Character Sequence in Decline and press the MENU/ knob and select Mute Call. Operation on page 7 7 for more SELECT knob to decline the call.
Page 243: Voice Recognition
Infotainment System 7-53 If multiple paired cell phones are Bluetooth Pairing Information within range of the system, the (Voice Recognition) A Bluetooth phone with MP3 system connects to the first capability cannot be paired to available paired cell phone in the Using Voice Recognition the vehicle as a phone and an order that they were first paired...
Page 244 7-54 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone This name will be used to Deleting a Paired Phone indicate which phones are If the phone name you want to 1. Press . The system paired and connected to the delete is unknown, see Listing All responds Ready, followed by vehicle.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-55 2. Say Bluetooth. Delete: This command is used to To hear all of the numbers delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say 3. Say Change phone. Verify at any time. Delete All Name Tags: This If another cell phone is command deletes all stored name 1.
Page 246 7-56 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Using the Digit Dial Command Command The digit dial command allows a Calls can be made using the This command deletes all stored phone number to be dialed by following commands.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-57 Once connected, the person called Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to will be heard through the audio dial the number of the third party Call waiting must be supported on speakers. to be called. the cell phone and enabled by the 4.
Page 248 7-58 Infotainment System Transferring a Call phone. See your cell phone Dual Tone Multi-Frequency manufacturer's user guide for more (DTMF) Tones Audio can be transferred between information. the Bluetooth system and the The Bluetooth system can send cell phone. Voice Pass-Thru numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call.
Page 249: Uhp Mexico Only
Infotainment System 7-59 Reject a call Clearing the System The range of the UHP system can be up to 10 m (33 ft). Not all phones Cancel an operation Unless information is deleted out of support all functions and not all the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it Make outgoing calls using the phones work with the UHP system.
Page 250 7-60 Infotainment System Infotainment System Controls Audio System 1. Press the CONFIG button. For information about how to When using the UHP system, sound 2. Select Phone Settings, or touch navigate the menu system using the Phone on a navigation radio. comes through the vehicle's front navigation system controls, see the audio system speakers and...
Page 251: Controls
Infotainment System 7-61 Pairing Using UHP with Infotainment Reference the mobile phone manufacturer's user guide for Controls A Bluetooth enabled mobile phone information on this process. must be paired to the UHP system Pairing a Phone Locate the device named UHP first and then connected to the If your mobile phone has simple followed by a four digit number...
Page 252 7-62 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Select Bluetooth. When a mobile phone supports the phone book and call list features, To remove a paired mobile phone 4. Select Device List. the Phone Book, and Call Lists from the UHP system: 5.
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-63 To make a call using the Call For vehicles without a navigation Call Waiting Lists menu: system, see Entering a Call waiting must be supported on Character Sequence in 1. Press PHONE twice, or press the mobile phone and enabled by Operation on page 7 7 for more the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 254 7-64 Infotainment System Conference Calling Ending a Call Operating UHP Using Voice Control Conference calling and three way Press the MENU/SELECT knob calling must be supported on the and select Hang Up, or press The voice control of the UHP mobile phone and enabled by the system enables you to operate button on the steering...
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-65 Apart from this, the voice control Adjusting the Volume for Voice Main Menu Commands acknowledges important commands Output The UHP system has a set of main and will ask if necessary. Turn the volume knob of the menu commands that are available Infotainment system or press when voice control is first started.
Page 256 7-66 Infotainment System Frequently Used Commands Pairing, Saving, or Deleting Phone (At this time, start the pairing From Device List process on the mobile phone that Here is a list of frequently used will be paired to the vehicle. commands: With the command Pair a mobile Reference the mobile phone phone can be saved to or deleted...
Page 257 Infotainment System 7-67 Example of a dialogue Recognition is best, if a pause of at The telephone number entered can least half a second is made after have a maximum length of 25 digits. User: Select device. every three to five digits. The To be able to make a call abroad Voice output: Please, say a device infotainment system then repeats...
Page 258 7-68 Infotainment System Making a Call Using Name Tag Starting a Second Call Example of a dialogue When the Call command is used, Press the button to start a User: Press the button if a a telephone number is entered that second call during an active telephone call is active.
Page 259 Infotainment System 7-69 Saving a Name Tag Available commands: Deleting a Name Tag The Save command is used to Save : the inputs are accepted. The Delete command is used to store a telephone number in the delete a previously saved name tag. Re-dialing : the last input is telephone book under as a repeated.
Page 260: Trademarks And License Agreements
7-70 Infotainment System Trademarks and License Agreements ® DivX is a certified product. Manufactured under license from ® It plays all versions of DivX video Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the ® (including DivX 6) with standard double-D symbol are trademarks of playback of DivX media files.
Page 261 Infotainment System 7-71 Channel blocking is available for XM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying XM at: USA Customers Visit www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-xmradio Made for iPod means that an Fees and Taxes Subscription fee, (1-800-967-2346). electronic accessory has been taxes, one time activation fee, and Canadian Customers Visit designed to connect specifically to...
Page 262 7-72 Infotainment System General Requirements: 1. A License Agreement from is required for any product that incorporates XM Technology and/or for use of any of the XM marks to be manufactured, This product incorporates copyright distributed or marketed in the Music and video recognition protection technology that is XM Service Area.
Page 263 Infotainment System 7-73 ® See the Gracenote website for a Gracenote End User License YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR non-exhaustive list of applicable EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE This application or device contains Gracenote patents. Gracenote and GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR software from Gracenote, Inc.
Page 264 7-74 Infotainment System Under no circumstances will The Gracenote Software and each Gracenote is not obligated to Gracenote become liable for any item of Gracenote Data are licensed provide you with new enhanced or payment to you for any information to you AS IS.
Page 265: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. System ..... . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 266 Climate Controls Automatic Operation (Driver and Passenger (Air Delivery Mode Control): Temperature Controls): The Press to change the direction of the The system automatically controls temperature can be adjusted airflow. The current mode appears the fan speed, air delivery, air separately for the driver and the in the display screen.
Page 267 Climate Controls Auto Defog: The climate control (Upper): Air is directed to the (Recirculation): Press to turn system may have a sensor to windshield outlets. on recirculation. An indicator light automatically detect high humidity comes on. Air is recirculated to (Hi-Level): Air is divided inside the vehicle.
Page 268 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger The heated outside rearview mirrors Remote Start Climate Control turn on when the rear window Operation: For vehicles with the (Rear Window Defogger): defogger button is on and help to remote vehicle start feature, the Press to turn the rear window clear fog or frost from the surface of climate control system may run...
Page 269: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System The rear climate control can be turned off by pressing . For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are Independent Mode: This mode integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls.
Page 270 Climate Controls Automatic Operation /+ (Temperature Control): Air Vents Press these buttons to adjust the AUTO: Press until the AUTO Move the sliding knob on the air temperature of the air flowing into setting is selected to control the rear outlets up and down or left and right the passenger area.
Page 271: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance, see Maintenance Schedule on page 11 4.
Page 272 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 273: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems New Vehicle Break-In ..9-16 All-Wheel Drive ....9-30 Operating Adjustable Throttle and Brakes Brake Pedal .
Page 274: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-46 distractions.
Page 275: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving WARNING Defensive driving means always Death and injury associated with Taking your eyes off the road too expect the unexpected. The first drinking and driving is a global long or too often could cause a step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.
Page 276: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Steering include: Braking, steering, and accelerating Hydraulic Power Steering Keep enough distance between are important factors in helping to Your vehicle has hydraulic you and the vehicle in front control a vehicle while driving.
Page 277: 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 a 3. Then turn the steering wheel to curve.
Page 278: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Defensive drivers avoid most skids traction is reduced by water, Driving on Wet Roads by taking reasonable care suited to snow, ice, gravel, or other Rain and wet roads can reduce existing conditions, and by not material on the road. Learn to vehicle traction and affect your overdriving those conditions.
Page 279 Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Besides slowing down, other wet can build up under the vehicle's weather driving tips include: After driving through a large tires so they actually ride on the puddle of water or a car/vehicle Allow extra following distance.
Page 280: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING (Continued) Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving You could crash. Shift down to let If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 281: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. swing wide or cut across the If you accelerate too fast, the drive center of the road. Drive at Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the speeds that let you stay in your surface under the tires even more.
Page 282 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the Fully open the air outlets Snow can trap engine exhaust vehicle unless there is help nearby. on or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 283: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to short periods as needed to warm Get it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of...
Page 284: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits A vehicle-specific Tire and WARNING (Continued) Loading Information label is It is very important to know how attached to the vehicle's center much weight the vehicle can This can cause systems to pillar (B-pillar). With the driver carry.
Page 285 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, the load from your label. It tells you the Gross passengers from XXX kg or trailer will be transferred to Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) XXX lbs.
Page 286 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 287 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and A vehicle-specific Certification/ Never exceed the GVWR for the Loading Information label for Tire label is attached to the vehicle, or the GAWR for either specific information about the rear edge of the driver's door. the front or rear axle.
Page 288: Starting And Operating
9-16 Driving and Operating Your warranty does not cover Starting and WARNING parts or components that fail Operating because of overloading. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a The label will help you decide New Vehicle Break-In sudden stop or turn, or in a how much cargo and installed Notice: The vehicle does not...
Page 289: Brake Pedal
Driving and Operating 9-17 Vehicle speeds above Adjustable Throttle and Pull the switch toward you to move 110 km/h (68 mph) should be the pedals further from the floor, Brake Pedal limited to five minutes or push the switch away from you to per use.
Page 290: Ignition Positions
9-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions system. See Driver Information See Driver Information Center (DIC) Center (DIC) on page 5 28 for more on page 5 28 for more information. information. When the vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the ignition system will To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle switch to OFF.
Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-19 3. Come to a complete stop, shift ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber LED Service Only Mode to P (Park), and turn the ignition Light): This mode allows you to This power mode is available for to OFF. On vehicles with an use some electrical accessories service and diagnostics, and to automatic transmission, the shift...
Page 292: Starting The Gasoline
9-20 Driving and Operating Starting the Gasoline To start the vehicle: If the battery in the keyless access transmitter needs Engine Starting Procedure replacing, the DIC displays 1. With the brake pedal applied, REPLACE BATTERY IN Place the transmission in the proper press the START button located REMOTE KEY.
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-21 4. If the engine does not start and When the engine starts, let go of the Notice: The engine is designed to no DIC message is displayed, accelerator. If the vehicle starts work with the electronics in the wait 15 seconds before trying briefly but then stops again, do the vehicle.
Page 294: Engine Heater
9-22 Driving and Operating Engine Heater Retained Accessory WARNING Power (RAP) The engine coolant heater, Plugging the cord into an if available, can help in cold weather These accessories can be used ungrounded outlet could cause an conditions at or below 18°C (0°F) after the engine is turned off: for easier starting and better fuel electrical shock.
Page 295: Torque Lock
Driving and Operating 9-23 Torque Lock WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much P (Park) with the parking brake not move, even when you are on force on the parking pawl in the firmly set.
Page 296: Shifting Out Of Park
9-24 Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park If you still are unable to shift out Engine Exhaust of P (Park): This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Fully release the shift lever automatic transmission shift lock WARNING button. control system. The shift lock Engine exhaust contains carbon control is designed to prevent 2.
Page 297: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked There are holes or openings It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from of the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 298: Automatic Transmission
9-26 Driving and Operating Automatic Make sure the shift lever is fully in WARNING P (Park) before starting the engine. Transmission The vehicle has an automatic It is dangerous to get out of the transmission shift lock control The shift lever is located on the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully system.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-27 At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) Downshifting the transmission in can be used to rock the vehicle or N (Neutral) with the engine slippery road conditions could result back and forth to get out of snow, running at high speed may in skidding, see Skidding under ice, or sand without damaging your...
Page 300: Manual Mode
9-28 Driving and Operating Manual Mode SPORT MODE ON will be 3. To return to Sport Mode from displayed in the DIC. See Ride M (Manual Mode), press and Driver Shift Control (DSC) Control System Messages on briefly hold the shift lever page 5 37.
Page 301: Fuel Economy Mode
Driving and Operating 9-29 The transmission will only allow you Fuel Economy Mode When fuel economy mode is on: to shift into gears appropriate for The transmission will upshift The vehicle may have a fuel the vehicle speed and engine sooner, and downshift later.
Page 302: Drive Systems
9-30 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature always are slowing down.
Page 303: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-31 apply the brakes if that vehicle Parking Brake The system has a parking brake suddenly slows or stops. Always status light and a parking brake leave enough room up ahead to warning light. See Brake System stop, even with ABS.
Page 304 9-32 Driving and Operating EPB Apply If the parking brake status light EPB Release flashes continuously, the EPB is The EPB can be applied any time To release the EPB, place the only partially applied or released, the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is ignition in the ON/RUN position, or there is a problem with the EPB.
Page 305: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-33 Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver (HSA) feature, which may be useful wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle...
Page 306: Ride Control Systems
9-34 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems TCS is on whenever the vehicle the vehicle is safe to drive but the is started. To limit wheel spin, system is not operational. Driving especially in slippery road should be adjusted accordingly. Traction Control conditions, the system should Notice: Do not repeatedly brake...
Page 307: Stabilitrak ® System
Driving and Operating 9-35 ® When TCS is turned off on AWD StabiliTrak System vehicles, the system may still make The vehicle has a vehicle stability noise. This is normal and necessary enhancement system called with AWD hardware. StabiliTrak. It is an advanced It may be necessary to turn the computer controlled system that system off if the vehicle ever gets...
Page 308 9-36 Driving and Operating is safe to drive but the system is not Both StabiliTrak and Traction operational. Driving should be Control can be turned off if needed adjusted accordingly. See Ride by pressing and holding until Control System Messages on come on the instrument page 5 37.
Page 309: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-37 Limited-Slip Rear Axle To switch from TOUR to SPORT Cruise Control mode, move the shift lever to the Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle left while the transmission is in can give more traction on snow, WARNING D (Drive).
Page 310 9-38 Driving and Operating If the brakes are applied, the cruise The cruise control light on the (On/Off): Press to turn the control shuts off. instrument panel cluster comes on system on and off. after the cruise control has been set ®...
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-39 To slow down in small amounts, Increasing Speed While Cruise Ending Cruise Control press the SET button on the Control is at a Set Speed There are three ways to end cruise steering wheel briefly. Each time If the cruise control system is control: this is done, the vehicle goes...
Page 312: Object Detection Systems
9-40 Driving and Operating Object Detection How the System Works WARNING When the vehicle is shifted into Systems R (Reverse) the front and rear The Ultrasonic Front and Rear sensors are automatically turned on. Parking Assist (UFRPA) system Ultrasonic Parking Assist After the vehicle is shifted out of does not replace driver vision.
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-41 beeps from the rear speakers are The following describes how the UFRPA front display lights appear as the for objects detected near the rear vehicle gets closer to a detected object: bumper. The interval between the Description Metric English...
Page 314 9-42 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the When the system is off, PARK PARK ASSIST OFF: If the UFRPA vehicle, or an object was ASSIST OFF displays on the system does not activate due to a hanging out of the liftgate during Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 315: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-43 Rear Vision Vehicles Without a Navigation WARNING (Continued) System Camera (RVC) Do not back the vehicle using When the vehicle is on and the The vehicle may have a Rear Vision driver shifts into R (Reverse), only the RVC screen or by using Camera (RVC) system.
Page 316 9-44 Driving and Operating Vehicles With a Navigation Turning the Rear Vision Camera Symbols System On or Off System The navigation system may have a To turn the rear vision camera feature that lets the driver view An image appears on the navigation system on or off: symbols on the navigation screen screen with the message Check...
Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-45 To turn the symbols on or off: Rear Vision Camera Error The area displayed by the camera Messages is limited. 1. Shift into P (Park). SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA It does not display objects that are 2.
Page 318: Fuel
9-46 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is The rear vision camera system may an important part of the proper not work properly or display a clear maintenance of this vehicle. To help image if: keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we...
Page 319: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-47 Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge Gasoline Specifications and a yellow fuel cap can use either (U.S. and Canada Only) unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). At a minimum, gasoline should See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on meet ASTM specification page 9 49.
Page 320: California Fuel
9-48 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of Requirements Countries additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any regulations.
Page 321: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-49 injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel Some gasolines that are not We encourage the use of E85 in System Treatment PLUS is the only reformulated for low vehicles that are designed to use it. gasoline additive recommended by emissions can contain an The ethanol in E85 is a renewable General Motors.
Page 322: Filling The Tank
9-50 Driving and Operating As the outside temperature E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank approaches freezing, ethanol fuel (gallon) than gasoline, so you will distributors should supply winter need to refill the fuel tank more WARNING grade ethanol, the same as with often when using E85 than when unleaded gasoline.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-51 See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on The diagnostic system can page 5 18. determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into WARNING the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 18.
Page 324: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-52 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information with the inside of the fill WARNING opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 325: Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips
Driving and Operating 9-53 For information on towing a disabled The following information has WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on important trailering tips and rules page 10 92. For information on for your safety and that of your Pull a trailer only if all the steps in towing the vehicle behind another passengers.
Page 326 9-54 Driving and Operating The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). and trailer moving and then apply Passing Use a lower gear if the the trailer brake controller by hand More passing distance is needed transmission shifts too often. to be sure the brakes are working. when towing a trailer.
Page 327: Driving On Grades
Driving and Operating 9-55 When turning with a trailer, make Driving on Grades Parking on Hills wider turns than normal so the Reduce speed and shift to a trailer will not strike soft shoulders, WARNING lower gear before starting down a curbs, road signs, trees or other long or steep downgrade.
Page 328: Trailer Towing
9-56 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Things that are especially important Weight of the Trailer Then apply the parking brake in trailer operation are automatic How heavy can a trailer safely be? and shift into P (Park). transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and It depends on how the rig is used.
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-57 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Maximum Trailer Maximum Tongue Vehicle Weight GCWR* Weight 3.6L Engine, FWD without Trailering 1 134 kg (2,500 lbs) 3 185 kg (7,022 lbs) 113 kg (250 lbs) Package...
Page 330 9-58 Driving and Operating See Vehicle Load Limits on After loading the trailer, weigh the Total Weight on the page 9 12 for more information trailer and then the tongue, Vehicle's Tires about the vehicle's maximum load separately, to see if the weights are Be sure the vehicle's tires are capacity.
Page 331: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-59 Towing Equipment Hitch Cover To reinstall the hitch cover: 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree Hitches angle to the vehicle and push It is important to have the correct the upper tabs in the hitch cover hitch equipment.
Page 332: Trailer Sway
9-60 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Sway Conversions and Control (TSC) Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The vehicle has a Trailer Sway safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical Control (TSC) feature as part of the the trailer to help prevent the tongue StabiliTrak system.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-12 Bulb Replacement Cooling System ... . 10-14 Bulb Replacement ..10-31 Engine Coolant .
Page 334 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ..10-70 General Information Tire Chains ....10-70 Tires ......10-49 For service and parts needs, If a Tire Goes Flat .
Page 335: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the 65 Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle is not covered under the terms of...
Page 336: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on nuts, bolts, and other Service Work page 3 34.
Page 337: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To open the hood: 2. Move the secondary hood release lever up to release the striker. The lever is located near the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 1. Pull the release handle with the above symbol on it.
Page 338 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Transmission Fluid Cap K. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal page 10 12. and Dipstick (Out of View). See (Out of View). See Jump Automatic Transmission Fluid Starting on page 10 88. B. Power Steering Reservoir and on page 10 12.
Page 340: Engine Cover
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Cover Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the To ensure proper engine engine oil level at each fuel fill. In performance and long life, careful order to get an accurate reading, attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-9 When to Add Engine Oil be damaged. You should drain Specification out the excess oil or limit driving Use and ask for licensed engine If the oil is below the cross-hatched of the vehicle and seek a service oils with the dexos1 approved area at the tip of the dipstick, add...
Page 342: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System recommended and could cause SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the grade for the vehicle. Do not use vehicle warranty.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-11 See Engine Oil Messages on How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset page 5 35. Change the oil as as follows: Life System soon as possible within the next 1. Turn the ignition on with the Reset the system whenever the 1 000 km (600 mi).
Page 344: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the How to Inspect the Engine intervals listed in Maintenance Air Cleaner/Filter Fluid Schedule on page 11 4, and To inspect the air cleaner/filter, be sure to use the fluid listed in How to Check Automatic remove the filter from the vehicle Recommended Fluids and...
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-13 9. Retighten the air duct clamp. 10. Reconnect the electrical connector. WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 346: Cooling System
10-14 Vehicle Care Cooling System WARNING WARNING When it is safe to lift the hood: An electric engine cooling fan Heater and radiator hoses, and under the hood can start up even other engine parts, can be very when the engine is not running hot.
Page 347: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-15 Notice: Using coolant other than The following explains the Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® DEX-COOL can cause premature cooling system and how to check drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine, heater core, or radiator and add coolant when it is low. coolant.
Page 348 10-16 Vehicle Care Never dispose of engine coolant by surge tank, but be sure the cooling at the indicated level mark, add a putting it in the trash, pouring it on system is cool before this is done. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable the ground, or into sewers, streams, See Engine Overheating on water and DEX-COOL coolant at...
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-17 Notice: In cold weather, water WARNING can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other Adding only plain water or some parts. Use the recommended other liquid to the cooling system coolant and the proper coolant can be dangerous.
Page 350: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care 2. Then keep turning the pressure Check the level in the coolant surge If the decision is made to lift the cap slowly and remove it. tank when the cooling system has hood, make sure the vehicle is cooled down.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-19 If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment an overheat warning no longer If an engine overheat warning is displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 352: Power Steering Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power The level should be within the HOT mark. If necessary, add only Steering Fluid enough fluid to bring the level within Notice: Extremely small amounts the mark. of contamination can cause What to Use steering system damage and cause it to not work properly.
Page 353: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-21 Adding Washer Fluid Notice Brakes When using concentrated The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This vehicle has disc brakes. washer fluid, follow the FLUID message appears on the Disc brake pads have built-in wear manufacturer's instructions Driver Information Center (DIC) indicators that make a high-pitched for adding water.
Page 354: Brake Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, applied. This does not mean the brakes adjust for wear.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-23 Do not top off the brake fluid. What to Add Notice Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Using the wrong fluid can If fluid is added when the linings are from a sealed container.
Page 356: Battery
10-24 Vehicle Care Battery Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive Refer to the replacement number Transfer Case WARNING shown on the original battery label When to Check and Change when a new battery is needed. Batteries have acid that can burn Lubricant See Engine Compartment Overview you and gas that can explode.
Page 357: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-25 Starter Switch Check 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9 31. WARNING If the vehicle starts in any other Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer for...
Page 358: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-26 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, inspected for wear or cracking. set the parking brake.
Page 359: Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-27 Front Wiper Blade Rear Wiper Blade Replacement To remove the wiper blade: Replacement 1. Lift the wiper arm away from The rear wiper blade and wiper arm the windshield. have a cover for protection. The To replace the wiper blade cover must be removed before the assembly: wiper blade can be replaced.
Page 360: Headlamp Aiming
10-28 Vehicle Care The vehicle should be placed so Headlamp Aiming To adjust the vertical aim: it is perpendicular to the wall. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on The headlamp aiming system has The vehicle should not have any page 10 5 for more information.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-29 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front 4.
Page 362 10-30 Vehicle Care 8. For the base vehicle, turn the vertical adjuster (V1) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. For the up-level vehicle, turn the vertical adjusters (V1 and V2) simultaneously until the headlamp beam is aimed to the...
Page 363: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-31 Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING page 10 40. For any bulb changing procedure The low beam high intensity not listed in this section, contact discharge lighting system your dealer.
Page 364: Headlamps
10-32 Vehicle Care Headlamps Base Headlamp Assembly Up-Level Headlamp Assembly (Rear View Passenger Side) (Front View Driver Side) Base Headlamp Assembly A. Low Beam Headlamp/Daytime A. High/Low Beam Headlamp (Front View Passenger Side) Running Lamp (DRL) (To be replaced at dealer only) A.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-33 Driver Side The removal of the underhood electrical center is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 5. WARNING Liquids from environment or spillage and/or tools placed on top of or used in the underhood Up-Level Headlamp Assembly 2.
Page 366 10-34 Vehicle Care Passenger Side 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (A). The removal of the air filter/cleaner 3. Remove the connector lock (B) assembly and base is required located at the bottom of the for the replacement of one of sensor connector (C).
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-35 Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime 7. Connect the electrical connector. Running Lamps (DRL), 8. Install the cap with the down High-Beam Headlamps (Base) arrow pointing down in the back of the headlamp assembly. 9. For driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center cover by latching three clips.
Page 368 10-36 Vehicle Care Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) 4. Replace the bulb in the bulb Front Turn Signal Lamp socket. (Up-Level) (Base and Up-Level) 5. Install the bulb socket in the To replace the Front Turn headlamp assembly. Signal Lamp: 6. Connect the electrical connector. 1.
Page 369: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-37 Fog Lamps Turn Signal Lamps To replace the fog lamp bulb: To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Locate the bulb assembly under 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate the front fascia. on page 2 14. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb assembly.
Page 370: Back-Up Lamps
10-38 Vehicle Care 8. Press a new bulb into the Back-Up Lamps socket, insert it into the taillamp To replace one of these bulbs: assembly and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 14.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-39 8. Press a new bulb/socket into the taillamp assembly and turn the bulb/socket clockwise until it clicks. 9. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws. 10. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place. 11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover.
Page 372: License Plate Lamp
10-40 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs: Bulb Exterior Lamp 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate Number on page 2 14 for more Back up Lamp information. Daytime 7443 Running Lamp A. Bulb Socket Fog Lamp B.
Page 373: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-41 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 374: Engine Compartment
10-42 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, press the clips on the cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-43 J-Case Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Control Battery Sense Rear Electrical Module Powertrain (Regulated Voltage Center 2 Control) Fuel Injectors-Even Cooling Fan 2 Adaptive Forward Fuel Injectors-Odd Lighting/Adaptive Starter Washer Headlamp Leveling Cooling Fan 1 Module Heated Steering Wheel...
Page 376: Fuse Block
10-44 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Mini Fuses Usage Mini Relays Usage Fuse Block Headlamp Level Powertrain Sensing Diagnostic Cooling Fan 2 Module Ignition Cooling Fan 1 High-Beam Run/Crank Headlamp-Right High-Beam Micro Headlamp-Left Relays Usage Ignition Steering Vacuum Pump Column Lock Wiper Control Trailer Right Wiper Speed...
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-45 Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S/ROOF Sun Roof Rear Vision RVC MIRR Camera Mirror Universal Handsfree Phone Radio Auxiliary Power APO IP Outlet Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power APO CNSL Outlet Floor Console Body Control BCM 3 Module 3 Body Control BCM 4 Module 4...
Page 378 10-46 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Mini Fuses Usage J Case Usage Fuse Block Fuses RAIN SNSR Rain Sensor Body Control Body Control BCM 8 BCM 6 Module 8 Module 6 FRT BLWR Front Blower Electronic Steering ESCL Column Lock Relays Usage Sensing and AIRBAG...
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage FUEL SPARE Spare Fuses Fuel Pump FUSES PUMP Automatic Occupant * SEC Security AOS MDL Sensing Module INFOTMNT Infotainment SPARE Not Used * TRLR EXP Trailer Export SPARE Not Used WPR REAR Rear Wiper SPARE Not Used Mirror Window...
Page 380 10-48 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage Semi Active RT WDO Right Window SPARE Not Used SADS MDL Damping System * FUEL Module Park Brake Module Fuel Pump BRK MDL PUMP Rear Heated Seats SPARE Not Used Wiper Control HTD SEAT CONTRL LT WDO...
Page 381: Tires
Vehicle Care 10-49 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 382: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling See the Tire Size illustration the Tire Identification Number later in this section for more (TIN). The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire detail. manufacturer and plant code, is molded into its sidewall. tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire The examples show a typical...
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-51 regular road tire has lost air and (E) Tire Inflation gone flat. If the vehicle has a temporary use tire or compact compact spare tire, see spare tire should be inflated to Compact Spare Tire on 420 kPa (60 psi). For more page 10 87 and If a Tire Goes information on tire pressure and Flat on page 10 71.
Page 384: Tire Designations
10-52 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (B) Tire Width The three digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. Tire Size width in millimeters from (F) Service Description sidewall to sidewall. The following is an example These characters represent the of a typical passenger vehicle (C) Aspect Ratio...
Page 385: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-53 Tire Terminology and Belt A rubber coated layer of Curb Weight The weight of a cords that is located between motor vehicle with standard and Definitions the plies and the tread. Cords optional equipment including the Air Pressure The amount of may be made from steel or other maximum capacity of fuel, oil,...
Page 386 10-54 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Weight Rating for the front axle. The maximum air pressure to The side of an asymmetrical tire See Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. that has a particular side that page 9 12.
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-55 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the seating positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of tread of a tire when only...
Page 388: Tire Pressure
10-56 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires that How the vehicle is loaded have too much air, can affects vehicle handling and ride Tires need the correct amount result in: comfort. Never load the vehicle of air pressure to operate with more weight than it was Unusual wear.
Page 389: Tire Pressure For High-Speed Operation
Vehicle Care 10-57 the vehicle has not been driven Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P235/65R18, P235/55R20, or 235/55R20 size for at least three hours or no High-Speed Operation tires require inflation pressure more than 1.6 km (1 mi). adjustment when driving the vehicle Remove the valve cap from the WARNING at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or...
Page 390: System
10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire Your vehicle has also been pressure telltale when one or equipped with a TPMS malfunction System more of your tires is significantly indicator to indicate when the under inflated. system is not operating properly.
Page 391: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-59 Always check the TPMS malfunction Tire Pressure Monitor If the warning light comes on, stop telltale after replacing one or more as soon as possible and inflate Operation tires or wheels on your vehicle to the tires to the recommended ensure that the replacement or pressure shown on the tire loading This vehicle may have a Tire...
Page 392 10-60 Vehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information label Notice: Tire sealant materials are TPMS Malfunction Light and shows the size of the original not all the same. A non-approved Message equipment tires and the correct tire sealant could damage the The TPMS will not function properly inflation pressure for the tires when TPMS sensors.
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-61 The TPMS sensor matching Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching process was not done or not match the original equipment Process not completed successfully tires or wheels. Tires and wheels Each TPMS sensor has a unique after rotating the tires.
Page 394 10-62 Vehicle Care There are two minutes to match 6. Press SET to confirm selection. 10. Proceed to the passenger side the first tire/wheel position, and The horn sounds twice to signal rear tire, and repeat the five minutes overall to match all the receiver is in relearn mode procedure in Step 8.
Page 395: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-63 Tire Inspection Tire Rotation We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated including the spare tire, if the every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). vehicle has one, be inspected See Maintenance Schedule on for signs of wear or damage at page 11 4.
Page 396: When It Is Time For New Tires
10-64 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor When It Is Time for WARNING (Continued) System. See Tire Pressure New Tires Monitor Operation on In an emergency, a cloth or a Factors such as maintenance, page 10 59. paper towel can be used; temperatures, driving speeds, Check that all wheel nuts however, use a scraper or wire...
Page 397: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-65 See Tire Inspection on page 10 63 Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec and Tire Rotation on page 10 63 cause flat spots on the tires that system considers over a for more information. may result in vibrations while dozen critical specifications that driving.
Page 398 10-66 Vehicle Care Braking and handling If the vehicle tires must be WARNING performance may be adversely replaced with a tire that does not affected if all the tires are not have a TPC Spec number, make Mixing tires of different sizes, replaced at the same time.
Page 399: Different Size Tires And
Vehicle Care 10-67 Different Size Tires Uniform Tire Quality WARNING and Wheels Grading If different sized wheels are used, If wheels or tires are installed that Quality grades can be found there may not be an acceptable are a different size than the original where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety equipment wheels and tires, vehicle...
Page 400 10-68 Vehicle Care The grades are molded on the Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C sidewalls of most passenger car The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from tires. The Uniform Tire Quality comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, Grading (UTQG) system wear rate of the tire when tested and C.
Page 401: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Vehicle Care 10-69 Temperature A, B, C The grade C corresponds to a Wheel Alignment and level of performance which all Tire Balance The temperature grades passenger car tires must meet are A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels were aligned under the Federal Motor Safety representing the tire's resistance and balanced at the factory to...
Page 402: Wheel Replacement
10-70 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Replace any wheel that is bent, WARNING Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous.
Page 403: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-71 If a Tire Goes Flat It may be very bumpy and noisy. WARNING (Continued) Gently brake to a stop, well off the It is unusual for a tire to blow out, road, if possible. parts. The area damaged by the especially if the tires are maintained tire chains could cause loss of properly.
Page 404 10-72 Vehicle Care This vehicle may come with a jack WARNING WARNING and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be equipment to change a spare tire under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
Page 405: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-73 Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or WARNING be a place to store a tire.
Page 406 10-74 Vehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch Replacement sealant canisters (Sealant/Air or Air Only) are available at your local dealer. See Removal and Installation of the B. On/Off Button Sealant Canister following. C. Pressure Gauge There is only enough sealant to D.
Page 407 Vehicle Care 10-75 When using the tire sealant and 3. Place the kit on the ground. compressor kit during cold Make sure the tire valve stem is temperatures, warm the kit in a positioned close to the ground heated environment for five minutes. so the hose will reach it.
Page 408 10-76 Vehicle Care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle 10. Inflate the tire to the tire. Remove the power plug from must be running while using the recommended inflation the accessory power outlet and air compressor. pressure using the pressure unscrew the inflating hose from gauge (C).
Page 409 Vehicle Care 10-77 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from 19. Stop at a safe location and the accessory power outlet in check the tire pressure. the vehicle. Refer to Steps 1 through 11 under Using the Tire Sealant 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) and Compressor Kit without counterclockwise to remove it Sealant to Inflate a Tire...
Page 410 10-78 Vehicle Care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire wheel, tire, and vehicle. and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard 21. Dispose of the used sealant warning flashers.
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-79 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
Page 412: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-80 Vehicle Care Removal and Installation of the Storing the Tire Sealant Sealant Canister and Compressor Kit To remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4.
Page 413: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-81 Tire Changing 5. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 14. 3.
Page 414 10-82 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Take off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 71 for more information.
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-83 WARNING WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting jacked up is dangerous. If the under it to do maintenance or vehicle slips off the jack, you repairs is dangerous without the could be badly injured or killed.
Page 416 10-84 Vehicle Care 10. Put the compact spare tire WARNING near you. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-85 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Notice: Improperly tightened Tighten each nut by hand until wheel nuts can lead to brake the wheel is held against pulsation and rotor damage. the hub. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in 15.
Page 418 10-86 Vehicle Care 17. Lower the jack all the way and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 3. Install the cargo cover. remove the jack from under the For more information, see and Tools vehicle. Cargo Management System on page 4 4. WARNING 18.
Page 419: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-87 Compact Spare Tire full-size tire repaired or replaced when possible. However, the compact spare tire will last longer WARNING and be in good shape if it is replaced as soon as possible. Driving with more than one Notice: When the compact compact spare tire at a time could spare is installed, do not take...
Page 420: Jump Starting
10-88 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps To avoid the possibility of the could result in costly damage to vehicles rolling, set the parking For more information about the the vehicle that would not be brake firmly on both vehicles vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-89 4. Open the hood on the other The remote positive (+) WARNING vehicle and locate the terminal is located in the engine positive (+) and negative ( ) compartment on the driver side Using an open flame near a terminal locations on that of the vehicle, above the rear battery can cause battery gas to...
Page 422 10-90 Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to 8. Now connect the black WARNING negative ( ) or you will get a negative ( ) cable to the short that would damage the negative ( ) terminal of the Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts.
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-91 10. Now start the vehicle with the To disconnect the jumper cables good battery and run the from both vehicles, do the following: engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black 11. Try to start the vehicle that had negative ( ) cable from the the dead battery.
Page 424: Towing The Vehicle
10-92 Vehicle Care Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, of the towing vehicle? vehicle such as behind a motor the disabled vehicle should be...
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-93 Dinghy Towing Front-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles may be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles can also be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground. For other towing options, see Dolly Towing following in this section.
Page 426 10-94 Vehicle Care Once the destination has been Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with reached: the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is 1. Shift the vehicle to P (Park). a compact spare tire. Towing with 2.
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-95 Dolly Towing 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. (Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles) 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing. 6. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it.
Page 428: Appearance Care
10-96 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high Finish Care pressure washes closer than Application of aftermarket clearcoat 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Exterior Care sealant/wax materials is not vehicle. Use of power washers recommended. If painted surfaces exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) Washing the Vehicle are damaged, see your dealer to...
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-97 Occasional hand waxing or mild Protecting Exterior Bright Windshield and Wiper Blades polishing should be done to Metal Parts Clean the outside of the windshield remove residue from the paint finish. Regularly clean bright metal parts with glass cleaner. See your dealer for approved with water or chrome polish on Clean rubber blades using a lint-free...
Page 430 10-98 Vehicle Care Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum Notice: To avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, or Chrome Apply silicone grease on chemicals, abrasive polishes, weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild cleaners, brushes, or cleaners longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels.
Page 431: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-99 Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement Interior Care parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection while maintaining the hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the regularly clean the vehicle's interior. vehicle warranty.
Page 432 10-100 Vehicle Care Do not heavily saturate the Your dealer may have products for To prevent damage, do not clean upholstery when cleaning. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners the interior using the following specifically designed for the cleaners or techniques: Do not use solvents or surfaces being cleaned to prevent cleaners containing...
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-101 Fabric/Carpet To clean: If the soil is not completely removed, it may be necessary to 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Start by vacuuming the surface use a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water or club using a soft brush attachment. If a cleaner or spot lifter.
Page 434: Floor Mats
10-102 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Do not use cleaners that increase Floor Mats gloss, especially on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces panel. Reflected glare can decrease WARNING Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove under certain conditions.
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-103 Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor proper floor mat usage. mat retainer openings over the Floor Mats carpet retainers and snapping The original equipment floor The driver side floor mat is held in into position.
Page 436 10-104 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 437: Service And Maintenance
General Information ..11-1 Recommended Fluids and expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Lubricants ....11-13 inadequate maintenance. It may...
Page 438 11-2 Service and Maintenance Your dealer recognizes the Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Refer to the information in the importance of providing keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Schedule Additional competitively priced maintenance condition, improves fuel economy, Required Services Normal chart. and repair services.
Page 439: Maintenance
Cadillac requires that all Cadillac the first 4 years or 80 000 km If they are not, see your dealer to Premium Care Maintenance (50,000 mi), whichever comes first.
Page 440: Maintenance Schedule
11-4 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Schedule 12 000 km/7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 441 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect windshield Check restraint system Check parking brake and wiper blades for wear, cracking, components. See Safety automatic transmission park or contamination. See Exterior System Check on page 3 21. mechanism. See Park Brake and Care on page 10 96.
Page 442 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
Page 443 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance c) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Normal d) Do not directly power wash the a) Or every two years, whichever transfer case output seals. High comes first. More frequent pressure water can overcome the replacement may be needed if the seals and contaminate the transfer...
Page 444 11-8 Service and Maintenance...
Page 445: Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance d) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use case fluid.
Page 446: And Care
11-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Belts The battery supplies power to Belts may need replacing if Maintenance and Care start the engine and operate any they squeak or show signs of additional electrical accessories. cracking or splitting. Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly To avoid break down or Trained dealer technicians...
Page 447 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Fluids Lamps Shocks and Struts Proper fluid levels and approved Properly working headlamps, Shocks and struts help aid in fluids protect the vehicle s taillamps, and brake lamps are control for a smoother ride. systems and components. important to see and be seen on Signs of wear may include See Recommended Fluids and...
Page 448 11-12 Service and Maintenance Tires Vehicle Care Windshield Tires need to be properly inflated, To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the rotated, and balanced. Maintaining new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield the tires can save money, fuel, and available from your dealer.
Page 449: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, Engine Oil of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 8. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 450 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, Key Lock Cylinders in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. and Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 451: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 20897358 A3147C Engine Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176...
Page 452: Maintenance Records
11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 453 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 454 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 455: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 456: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 3.6L V6 Engine 12.8 L 13.5 qt...
Page 457: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 (LFX) Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 458 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 459: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 460 You may contact the BBB Auto In Canada, call the Canadian dealer are committed to making Line Program using the toll-free Cadillac Customer Care Centre at telephone number or write them at sure you are completely satisfied 1-888-446-2000. with the new vehicle. However,...
Page 461: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care...
Page 462: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
If you have a problem that has assistance. However, if a customer not been satisfactorily handled Center (CAC) and provide the wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, through the normal means, we following information: the letter should be addressed to:...
Page 463 Canada United States and Canada Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 General Motors of Canada Limited Col. Granada 1-866-466-8195 Canadian Cadillac Customer Care C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Costa Rica 01-800-466-0805 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0805...
Page 464: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)
OnStar and GM Cardmember and who use Text Telephones My Dealers: Save details such Services Earnings summaries. (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment as address and phone number available at its Customer Assistance Other Helpful Links: for each of your preferred GM Center.
Page 465: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.s. And Canada)
Calling for Service reimbursement of eligible New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Service, aftermarket adaptive equipment Cadillac and General Motors of have the following information required for the vehicle, such as Canada Limited reserve the right to ready: hand controls or a wheelchair/ make any changes or discontinue scooter lift for the vehicle.
Page 466 Battery Jump Start: Service to service station. towing service. It provides every jump start a dead battery. Cadillac owner in the United States Lock Out Service: Service to with the advantage of contacting Trip Routing Service: Detailed unlock the vehicle if you are...
Page 467 Customer Information 13-9 Trip Routing Service: Limit of Services Not Included in Roadside Service six requests per year. Roadside Service (Mexico) Trip Interruption Benefits and Impound towing caused by As a new owner, your vehicle is Service: Pre-authorization, violation of any laws. automatically enrolled in the original detailed receipts, and a Legal fines.
Page 468 *Emergency Messages: renewal of this program at the end Roadside Assistance is limited Transmission of urgent phone of its term, contact the Cadillac to moving the vehicle to the messages. Customer Assistance Center at nearest dealer. If you would like *Emergency Calls: Call for 01-800-466-0805.
Page 469 Once the dealer has with a carrying capacity greater Cadillac dealership to repair the reported that the vehicle has than 3.5 tons. vehicle the same day, requiring been repaired, Roadside...
Page 470: Canada
Assistance program. For more caused by external forces. information, see your new vehicle Cadillac reserves the right to make warranty. any changes or discontinue the Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar, Roadside Assistance program at armed forces or police actions any time without notification.
Page 471: Scheduling Service Appointments
Customer Information 13-13 Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Options Appointments Transportation Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, (U.S. and Canada) (U.S. and Canada) if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating...
Page 472 13-14 Customer Information Public Transportation or Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Fuel Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of...
Page 473: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-15 Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment covered by the GM New Vehicle parts may also be used for repair. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle (U.S. and Canada) These parts are typically removed failure related to such parts is not from vehicles that were total losses covered by that warranty.
Page 474 13-16 Customer Information Vehicle license plate number. Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs reduced protection to the GM Vehicle make, model, and If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation model year. emergency services for help. Do not for damage repairs by using leave the scene of a crash until all Vehicle Identification...
Page 475: Service Publications
Customer Information 13-17 Managing the Vehicle Damage the repair professional, and insist on Service Publications Genuine GM parts. Remember, Repair Process Ordering Information if the vehicle is leased, you may be In the event that the vehicle requires obligated to have the vehicle Service Manuals damage repairs, GM recommends repaired with Genuine GM parts,...
Page 476: Reporting Safety Defects
13-18 Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and Manuals are available for current intended to provide basic and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects operational information about ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 477: Reporting Safety Defects To
Canada immediately, and notify Cadillac Customer (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to General Motors of Canada Limited. Assistance Center http://www.safercar.gov; or Call Transport Canada at Cadillac Motor Car Division write to: 1-800-333-0510 or write to: P.O. Box 33169 Administrator, NHTSA Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5169 Road Safety Branch 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Page 478: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
13-20 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 479: Onstar
Customer Information 13-21 if the vehicle is leased, with the Navigation System Radio Frequency consent of the lessee; in response Statement If the vehicle has a navigation to an official request by police or system, use of the system may similar government office;...
Page 480 13-22 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 481 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR (1 888 466 7827) to speak to an Advisor. OnStar Overview Push OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Make a call, end a call, OnStar Services or answer an incoming call.
Page 482: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, the built-in system can automatically Get driving directions. Requires Push to receive directions or connect to help in a crash even if...
Page 483 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 484: Connections
14-4 OnStar Connections Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System responds: About to store <name OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows 1. Push . System responds: tag>. Does that sound OK? calls to be made and received from OnStar ready. 5.
Page 485: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works ® With an iPhone Automatic Crash Response, Information Android -based mobile device, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, an OnStar mobile app can be Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service downloaded. The vehicle can be Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Push to request account transfer...
Page 486 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 21 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 487 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
Page 488 14-8 OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment Message The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the If there is limited cellular coverage vehicle. Do not add any electrical or the cellular network has reached equipment.
Page 489 INDEX Airbag System Anti-theft Check ......3-35 Alarm System ....2-18 Accessories and How Does an Airbag Alarm System Messages .
Page 490 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cargo Headlamps ..10-31, 10-32 Cover ......4-3 Battery .
Page 491 INDEX Cleaning Cooling System ....10-14 Exterior Care ....10-96 Engine Messages ... .5-34 Damage Repair, Collision .
Page 492 INDEX Driving Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Characteristics and E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-49 Towing Tips ....9-53 Gauge .
Page 493 INDEX Front Seats Fuses Adjustment ....3-4 Engine Compartment Features Heated and Ventilated ..3-10 Fuse Block .
Page 494 INDEX General Information Headlamps (cont.) High-Beam On Light ..5-26 Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Ignition Positions ....9-18 Towing .
Page 495 INDEX Light Lights (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer ..6-2 Adaptive Forward Lighting Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-50 (AFL) Light ....5-27 Low Fuel Warning .
Page 496 INDEX Messages (cont.) Ride Control System ..5-37 Maintenance Navigation Safety Belt ....5-38 Records .
Page 497 INDEX ® OnStar Power Additional Information ..14-5 Door Locks ....2-12 Park Connections ....14-4 Mirrors .
Page 498 i-10 INDEX Rearview Mirror Replacing Safety Belt Automatic Dimming ...2-22 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-22 Radio Frequency Rearview Mirrors ....2-22 Reporting Safety Defects Identification (RFID) .
Page 499 INDEX i-11 Seats Service Adjustment, Front ....3-4 Accessories and Safety Belts ....3-14 Head Restraints .
Page 500 i-12 INDEX Shifting Steering ......9-4 Sunroof ......2-27 Into Park .
Page 501 INDEX i-13 Tires (cont.) Tires (cont.) Trailer Wheel Alignment and Tire Different Size ....10-67 Sway Control (TSC) ..9-60 If a Tire Goes Flat .
Page 502 i-14 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire Vehicle and Compressor Kit ..10-80 Balance ....10-69 Canadian Owners .

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