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Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and Caution indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of Warning messages found on vehicle could result in property or vehicle text. Symbols are shown along with labels and in this manual describe damage.
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Flammable Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the Index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : Heated Steering Wheel...
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Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-9. 6. Windshield Wiper/Washer on 15. Electric Parking Brake (If page 5-4. Equipped, Automatic 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on Transmission). See Parking page 6-1. 7. Infotainment on page 7-1. Brake (Electric) on page 9-30 Turn Signal Lever.
In Brief 23. Traction Control/Electronic Initial Drive Stability Control on page 9-34. Information Electric Parking Brake (If Equipped, Manual This section provides a brief Transmission). See Parking overview about some of the Brake (Electric) on page 9-30 important features that may or may or Parking Brake (Manual) on not be on your specific vehicle.
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In Brief Use the key in the front driver 3. Press the brake pedal and select Press again or start the vehicle to door. The key cylinder is the ON/RUN/START ignition cancel the panic alarm. covered by a cap. See Door mode to drive the vehicle.
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In Brief Trunk Windows From the inside, press . The indicator light in the switch will Sedan Shown, Coupe Similar illuminate when locked. See Power To open the trunk, press from The power windows only operate Door Locks on page 2-12. inside the vehicle or press twice with the ignition in ACC/...
In Brief Raise or lower the seat by Press the switch to lower the To adjust the lumbar and bolster moving the rear of the control up window. Pull the switch up to raise support: or down. it. See Power Windows on Press and hold the control page 2-22.
In Brief To adjust the seatback: If equipped, the "1," "2," SET, and Heated Seats (Exit) buttons on the driver door Tilt the top of the control are used to manually save and rearward to recline. recall memory settings for the driver Tilt the top of the control forward seat and outside mirrors.
In Brief the off setting. The indicator lights Safety Belts Passenger Sensing next to the buttons indicate three for System the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes.
1-10 In Brief The passenger airbag status when the vehicle is started. See 3. Move the selector switch to indicator lights on the overhead Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror deselect the mirror. console are visible when the vehicle on page 2-21. The vehicle has manual folding is started.
In Brief 1-11 4. Pull the lever up to lock the Do not adjust the steering wheel To change the dome lamp settings, steering wheel in place. while driving. press the following: To set the power tilt wheel memory OFF: Turns the lamp off, even Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel position, see Memory Seats on when a door is open.
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1-12 In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns the Press to turn the lamps on exterior lamps on and off, or off. depending on outside lighting. Sedan : Turns on the parking lamps The rear reading lamps are over the including all lamps, except the rear passenger doors.
In Brief 1-13 LO: Use for slow wipes. Climate Controls For vehicles with one of these systems, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. INT: Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever, or the tap shift controls on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped).
In Brief 1-15 Vehicle Features Satellite Radio : Press to seek the next station or track. ® Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite Infotainment System See Overview on page 7-3 about radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM these and other radio features. satellite radio subscription can See the infotainment manual for receive SiriusXM programming.
1-16 In Brief Portable Audio Devices The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone If equipped with audio steering must be paired with the in-vehicle wheel controls, some audio controls This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Bluetooth system before it can be can be adjusted at the steering auxiliary input and a USB port in the used in the vehicle.
In Brief 1-17 : Press to go to the next or : Press to turn the system on previous favorite when listening to and off. A white cruise control the radio. Press to go to the next or indicator appears in the instrument previous track when listening to a cluster when cruise is turned on.
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1-18 In Brief See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) : Press to disengage cruise : Press to move up or System on page 9-54. control without erasing the set down in a list. speed from memory. : Press to move between Lane Keep Assist (LKA) See Cruise Control on page 9-38 or the interactive display zones in the...
In Brief 1-19 crashes that occur with vehicles in Rear Cross Traffic Alert The vehicle may also have the Front the side blind zone (or spot) areas Parking Assist system. (RCTA) System or with vehicles rapidly approaching See Assistance Systems for Parking these areas from behind.
1-20 In Brief On the rear of the center floor Active Emergency Read the instructions completely console. before attempting to program the Braking System Universal Remote system. Because Lift the cover to access the of the steps involved, it may be If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise accessory power outlet.
In Brief 1-21 Express Open/Express Close: Performance and Press the rear or front of the Maintenance switch (1) to the second detent and release to express open or express Traction Control/ close the sunroof. Electronic Stability Vent Feature: Press the rear of the switch (2) and release to express Control open the vent.
1-22 In Brief To turn off both Traction Control stop as soon as possible and inflate The oil life system should be reset and StabiliTrak, press and the tires to the recommended to 100% only following an oil hold until illuminate pressure shown on the Tire and change.
See Engine Oil Life System on TTY Users (U.S. Only): Avoid idling the engine for long 1-888-889-2438 page 10-12. periods of time. New Cadillac owners are E85 or FlexFuel When road and weather automatically enrolled in the conditions are appropriate, use Roadside Service Program.
1-24 In Brief ® OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-20 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-20 Keys Folding Mirrors .
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the location. Other To remove the key, press the button vehicles or objects may be near the bottom of the transmitter, blocking the signal. and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. Check the transmitter's battery.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Anti-Lockout under Vehicle (Remote Start): If equipped, Personalization on page 5-44. If the press and release and then passenger door is open when immediately press and hold for at pressed, all doors lock. least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle Pressing may also arm the alarm...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Operation Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors Some vehicles have the Keyless When the doors are locked and the Access system that lets you lock RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) and unlock the doors and access of the door handle, pressing the the trunk without removing the RKE lock/unlock button on a passenger...
Keys, Doors, and Windows doors may lock with the RKE Programming Transmitters to 3. Remove the key lock cylinder transmitter inside the vehicle. Do cap. See Door Locks on the Vehicle not leave the RKE transmitter in an page 2-10. Insert the vehicle key Only RKE transmitters programmed unattended vehicle.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Place the new transmitter into Programming without a 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC the transmitter pocket. The Recognized Transmitter displays PRESS ENGINE center console storage area will START BUTTON TO LEARN If there are no currently recognized need to be opened to access the and then press the ENGINE transmitters available, follow this...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7. Remove the transmitter from the To start the vehicle: transmitter pocket and press 1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. Caution When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start start to have the vehicle in view. 2. Immediately press and hold Check local regulations for any for at least four seconds or until If equipped, this feature allows the requirements. the turn signal lamps flash. This engine to be started from outside confirms the request to remote If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not...
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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows can be requested, 30 seconds after Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks starting. This provides a total of Will Not Work 20 minutes. The remote start will not operate if Warning any of the following occur: The remote start can only be Unlocked doors can be extended once.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access Warning (Continued) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening. Inside the Vehicle To access the key cylinder: On the rear doors, push down on 1.
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. (Lock): Press to lock the doors. 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the The indicator light in the switch will back of the cap (8) between the illuminate when activated.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Delayed locking can only be turned Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection on when the Unlocked Door Anti The vehicle is programmed so that If the vehicle is in ACC/ Lockout feature has been turned off. when the doors are closed, the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START When...
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows locking is requested for all doors to Doors Press to activate the safety remain locked. When this feature is locks on the rear doors. The off, the Delayed Door Lock menu indicator light in the switch will Trunk will be available.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Trunk Lock Release Warning (Continued) Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control Systems in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
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2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows To access by the rear seat Emergency Trunk Release There is a glow-in-the-dark pass-through door, if equipped: emergency trunk release handle on Handle the trunk lid. This handle will glow 1. Fold the rear armrest down and following exposure to light.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured will bypass the 30-second delay during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm This vehicle has theft-deterrent system. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, or the trunk The vehicle alarm system will not the vehicle impossible to steal.
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of Condition To disarm the alarm system or turn the vehicle, such as a change in off the alarm if it has been activated, is pressed on the RKE vehicle orientation.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 If the engine does not start and the It is possible for the immobilizer security light stays on, there is a system to learn new or replacement problem with the system. Turn the RKE transmitters. Up to eight ignition off and try again.
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror Convex Mirrors If equipped, the driver side exterior automatic dimming mirror will automatically adjust for the glare of Caution headlamps behind. A convex mirror can make things, Memory Mirrors like other vehicles, look farther The vehicle may have exterior...
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Folding Mirrors Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors If equipped with memory seats, the Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors passenger and/or driver mirror tilts The mirrors can be folded inward to a preselected position when the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear toward the vehicle to prevent vehicle is in R (Reverse).
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 On coupe models, the window will auto-reverse. The window will return In this mode, the window can close lower to a predetermined position. to normal operation after the on an object in its path. Use care Press the switch again to lower the obstruction or condition is removed.
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Continue holding the switch up Roof Press to activate the window for approximately two seconds lockout. The indicator light in the after the window is completely switch will illuminate when Sunroof closed. activated. If equipped with a sunroof, the The window is now reprogrammed.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Open/Close: Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the first detent and hold to open or close the sunroof. Express Open/Express Close: Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the second detent and release to express open or express close the sunroof.
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2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-33 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-19 Airbag System Check .
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint, top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side height as the top of the occupant's of the head restraint, and pull up or Warning head.
Seats and Restraints head restraint after the button is Front Seats released to make sure that it is locked in place. Easy Entry Seat The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Seats and Restraints To move the seat forward, press Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat: and hold the front of the switch (1) Move the seat forward or on the outboard side of the upper rearward by sliding the control Warning seatback.
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Adjustment To adjust the lumbar and bolster To adjust the seatback: support: If equipped, pull up on the lever. Tilt the top of the control Then pull or push on the support to Press and hold the control rearward to recline.
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
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Seats and Restraints 2. Press and release SET. A beep Depending upon the Auto Memory positions. Releasing "1, "2," or will sound. Recall feature enabled in the vehicle before the stored positions are personalization menu, memory 1 reached stops the recall. 3.
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Seats and Restraints To activate the recall at ignition ON, Easy Exit Recall Obstructions the transmission must be in If programmed on in the vehicle If something has blocked the driver P (Park), or parking brake set if personalization menu, the Easy Exit seat while recalling a memory manual transmission, and On - At feature automatically moves the...
Seats and Restraints If the memory position is still not Press the button once for the recalling, see your dealer for highest setting. With each press of service. the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to Heated Front Seats the off setting.
3-10 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Auto Heated Seats Rear Seats To fold the seatback: When it is cold outside, the heated Folding the Seatback seats can be turned on automatically during a remote start. On some vehicles, either side of the They are canceled when the ignition seatback can be folded for more is turned on.
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Seats and Restraints 3-11 Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure Warning the center safety belt and latch do not get trapped behind the If either seatback is not locked, it seat. Push the seatback could move forward in a sudden rearward to lock it in place.
3-12 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Safety Belts Warning (Continued) Pass-Through Door This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
3-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt. forces. The shoulder belt locks if On sedan models, if you are using a there is a sudden stop or crash.
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Seats and Restraints 3-15 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
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3-16 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. To make the lap part tight, pull To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. up on the shoulder belt. on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position.
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Seats and Restraints 3-17 Automatic Safety Belt Safety Belt Messages on page 5-41. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Other safety belt functions are not Tightening System Guides affected by the Automatic Safety If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise This vehicle may have rear safety Belt Tightening System.
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3-18 Seats and Restraints To install: 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The 1. Remove the guide from its belt into the slots of the guide.
Seats and Restraints 3-19 To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as and across the chest.
3-20 Seats and Restraints use it for securing child seats. To Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt wear it, attach it to the regular safety System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. belt. See the instruction sheet that Crash comes with the extender.
Seats and Restraints 3-21 After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System Sedan models may have the safety belts may not be necessary. following airbags: The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Seat-mounted side impact airbags: were used during any crash may airbags for the second row have been stressed or damaged.
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3-22 Seats and Restraints the risk of injury from the force of an Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or Here are the most important things properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side...
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical The driver knee airbag is below the problem.
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3-24 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Seats and Restraints 3-25 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The vehicle also has a seat position direction of the impact, and how sensor that enables the sensing Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. system to monitor the position of the front outboard passenger seat.
3-26 Seats and Restraints rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many will inflate when either side of the types of collisions, primarily Restrain? vehicle is struck or if the sensing because the occupant's motion is system predicts that the vehicle is not toward those airbags.
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Seats and Restraints 3-27 be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may Warning (Continued) from the vents in the deflated automatically unlock the doors, turn airbags. Airbag inflation does not on the interior lamps and hazard concealed damage that could prevent the driver from seeing out of warning flashers, and shut off the...
3-28 Seats and Restraints other parts. The service manual airbag, under certain conditions. No for the vehicle covers the need other airbag is affected by the to replace other parts. passenger sensing system. The vehicle has a crash sensing The passenger sensing system and diagnostic module which works with sensors that are part of records information after a...
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Seats and Restraints 3-29 There is a critical problem with Warning Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the system has turned off the front or killed if the front outboard...
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3-30 Seats and Restraints off the front outboard passenger If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child frontal airbag and knee airbag, restraint and restarting the Child Restraint depending upon the person s vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is seating posture and body build.
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Seats and Restraints 3-31 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat serious injury or even death. An heaters, or seat massagers. adult-sized occupant should not Also, remove laptops, or other ride in the front outboard...
3-32 Seats and Restraints operates. We recommend that you child restraint or child occupant Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other is on the seat. If the passenger aftermarket equipment except when frontal airbag and passenger seatback may interfere with the approved by GM for your specific knee airbag are turned on, the proper operation of the passenger...
Seats and Restraints 3-33 overhead console, front sensors, sensing system from properly Warning (Continued) side impact sensors, or airbag turning off the passenger airbag(s). wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on can still inflate during improper page 3-28. Your dealer and the service manual service.
3-34 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Caution Warning (Continued) Older Children If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag coverings.
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Seats and Restraints 3-35 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the children are safer when properly trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that restrained in a rear seating position.
3-36 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
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Seats and Restraints 3-37 Warning (Continued) Warning the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not...
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3-38 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always To reduce the risk of neck and vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants For most basic types of child...
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
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3-40 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. system is fail-safe. No one can availability in Canada, check with Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not...
3-42 Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat vary considerably in size, and some be secured with the LATCH system, Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions this can be done as long as the (LATCH System) better than others.
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Seats and Restraints 3-43 The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a a child restraint with these single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). attachments in the vehicle. Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top Not all vehicle seating positions or tether to the anchor.
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3-44 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower The outboard lower anchors are anchors, each seating position with behind the vertical openings in the Anchor Locations lower anchors has two labels, near seat trim. the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
Seats and Restraints 3-45 the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. anchors, or use the vehicle safety Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, belts to secure the restraint, or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when following the instructions that...
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3-46 Seats and Restraints secure the restraints. Some 2. If the child restraint manufacturer Caution restraints also use another vehicle recommends that the top tether anchor to secure a top tether. be attached, attach and tighten Do not let the LATCH the top tether to the top tether 1.
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Seats and Restraints 3-47 If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you...
3-48 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a Warning rear seating position, study the If the child restraint or vehicle seat...
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Seats and Restraints 3-49 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Push the latch plate into the 4.
3-50 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear tether. See Lower Anchors and seat is a safer place to secure a Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint.
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Seats and Restraints 3-51 the instructions that come with the Warning Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints In Canada, the law requires that restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the forward-facing child restraints have or killed if the front outboard...
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3-52 Seats and Restraints 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
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Seats and Restraints 3-53 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
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3-54 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Storage Storage Storage To access, press on the cover and release. There is an accessory Compartments power outlet inside. See Power Outlets on page 5-7. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .
Storage Touch the bottom of the climate Press the button and lift to access Additional Storage control system panel again until the the storage area. There is a USB Features door automatically starts to close. port, SD card reader, and if equipped, an auxiliary jack inside.
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Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-13 Adaptive Forward Lighting Airbag Readiness Light ..5-14 (AFL) Light ....5-24 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder .
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Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages ..5-41 Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Safety Belt Messages ..5-41 Security Messages ..5-41 Steering Wheel Service Vehicle Messages .
Instruments and Controls To set the power tilt wheel memory SEL (Select): Press to select a (End Call): Press to decline an position, see Memory Seats on highlighted menu option. incoming call, or end a current call. page 3-6. Press to mute or unmute the (Next or Previous infotainment system.
Instruments and Controls The steering wheel takes about Clear snow and ice from the wiper three minutes to be fully heated. blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, Horn carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be Press on the steering wheel pad replaced.
Instruments and Controls Move the windshield wiper lever Rainsense is reached. When the windshield out of the INT position to wiper lever is released, additional For vehicles with Rainsense, a deactivate Rainsense. wipes may occur depending on how sensor near the top center of the long the windshield washer had This feature can be changed.
Instruments and Controls Pull the wiper lever toward you and will automatically determine when a Clock (Uplevel Radio) hold briefly to activate. The GPS signal is restored and provide The infotainment system controls headlamp washers will spray once, a heading again. See Compass are used to access the time and pause, and spray again.
Instruments and Controls On the rear of the center floor Date If auto timing is on, the time console. displayed on the clock may not To set the date: update immediately when driving Lift the cover to access the 1. Press the SETTINGS screen into a new time zone.
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Instruments and Controls to be replaced with a standard Always unplug electrical equipment indicator light turns off. To reset the minifuse by the dealer. A minifuse when not in use and do not plug in circuit, unplug the item and plug it will not reset and will have to be equipment that exceeds the back in or turn the Retained...
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Cluster Application Displays Audio Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the While the Audio application page is The cluster has three interactive items to be displayed in the DIC displayed, press SEL to enter the display zones.
5-12 Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these The trip odometer shows how far show a problem with the fuel gauge: the vehicle has been driven since At the service station, the fuel the trip odometer was last reset.
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. When the vehicle is started, this Metric light flashes and a chime may come While driving under normal...
5-14 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the Reminder Light on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started.
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. Then, after Warning several more seconds, the status Indicator indicator will light either ON or OFF, If the airbag readiness light ever or the on or off symbol to let you The vehicle has a passenger comes on and stays on, it means know the status of the front...
5-16 Instruments and Controls a check to show the light is working. are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in It should go out when the engine is maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any started. malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction.
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Instruments and Controls 5-17 Avoid hard accelerations. to determine if the fuel cap has Caution (Continued) been left off or improperly Avoid steep uphill grades. installed. A loose or missing fuel (TPC) can affect the vehicle's If towing a trailer, reduce the cap could allow fuel to evaporate amount of cargo being hauled as emission controls and can cause...
5-18 Instruments and Controls cause stalling after start-up, emission system test equipment will systems have not been stalling when the vehicle is likely connect to the vehicle's Data completely diagnosed by the changed into gear, misfiring, Link Connector (DLC). system. If this were to occur, the hesitation on acceleration, vehicle would be considered not or stumbling on acceleration.
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the warning light comes on, there If the light does not come on, Warning (Continued) is a brake problem. Have the brake or remains flashing, see your dealer. system inspected right away. crash. If the light is still on after Service Electric Parking the vehicle has been pulled off Brake Light...
5-20 Instruments and Controls information for the Electric Parking If the light comes on while driving, Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Brake under Parking Brake stop as soon as it is safely possible Light (Electric) on page 9-30 or Parking and turn off the vehicle. Then start Brake (Manual) on page 9-32.
Instruments and Controls 5-21 ® See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on This light comes on briefly while StabiliTrak OFF Light page 9-60. starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your Vehicle Ahead Indicator dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off.
5-22 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on Caution and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively The engine coolant temperature working. warning light indicates that the See Traction Control/Electronic vehicle has overheated.
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light This light should come on briefly as will come on at every ignition cycle.
5-24 Instruments and Controls This light is near the fuel gauge and If the light stays on and the engine This light comes on when the comes on briefly when the ignition is does not start, there could be a IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is turned on as a check to show it is problem with the theft-deterrent...
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster. The This light in the Driver Information displays show the status of many This light comes on when the Center (DIC) comes on when the...
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5-26 Instruments and Controls 4. Press SEL while an item is The average fuel economy shows : Press to move between highlighted to select or deselect the approximate average liters per the interactive display zones in the that item. When an item is 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles cluster.
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Instruments and Controls 5-27 Average Fuel Economy (Base per hour (mph). This average is Estimated Time to Arrival: Shows Cluster): Shows the approximate calculated based on the various the approximate time of arrival to average liters per 100 kilometers vehicle speeds recorded since the your destination when using route (L/100 km) or miles per last reset of this value.
5-28 Instruments and Controls Gap Setting: When ACC (if Life display accidentally at any time Head-Up Display (HUD) equipped) has been engaged, this other than when the oil has just page shows the current gap setting been changed. It cannot be reset Warning along with the vehicle ahead telltale.
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Instruments and Controls 5-29 Collision Alert Caution Cruise Control If you try to use the HUD image Lane Departure as a parking aid, you may Low Fuel misjudge the distance and Some vehicle messages or alerts damage your vehicle. Do not use displayed in the HUD may be the HUD image as a parking aid.
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5-30 Instruments and Controls To adjust the HUD image: The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and 1. Adjust the driver seat to a position of the sunlight on the HUD comfortable position. display. This is normal. 2.
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Instruments and Controls 5-31 English Metric Metric Audio/Phone View: This display includes the information in speed view along with audio/phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls will be displayed. English English All HUD views may briefly display audio information when the driver Navigation View: This display Performance View: This display...
5-32 Instruments and Controls Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC the lens gently, then dry it. indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE HUD Troubleshooting some action that may be needed to...
Instruments and Controls 5-33 TRANSPORT MODE ON RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Compass Messages This message is displayed when the This message is displayed if the Dashes may be displayed if the vehicle is in transport mode. Some Electric Parking Brake is on while vehicle temporarily loses features can be disabled while in the vehicle is in motion.
5-34 Instruments and Controls The radar is not clean. Keep the SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE message may also be displayed if radar sensors free of mud, dirt, the vehicle starts to move. Close the CONTROL snow, ice, and slush. Clean the door completely.
Instruments and Controls 5-35 conditioning compressor turns back damage. This message clears when before filling to the recommended on. The vehicle can continue to be the engine has cooled to a safe level. If the oil is not low and this driven.
5-36 Instruments and Controls next time the vehicle is driven. The Transmitter Battery under Remote NUMBER OF KEYS vehicle may be driven at a reduced Keyless Entry (RKE) System PROGRAMMED speed while this message is on, but Operation on page 2-2. This message displays when maximum acceleration and speed NO REMOTE KEY WAS...
Instruments and Controls 5-37 AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Object Detection System braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some ON/OFF Messages last-second automatic braking This message is displayed when the capability is still provided with the 24 GHz RADARS OFF exterior lamp control is in AUTO and Alert setting, but braking is less the lights have turned on or off.
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5-38 Instruments and Controls Heavy rain or snow is interfering LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF REAR AUTO BRAKE AND with the radar object detection or PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that the camera performance. driver has turned the Side Blind This message displays when This message may also be Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane...
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Instruments and Controls 5-39 SERVICE AUTOMATIC Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features will not work. Take the COLLISION PREP features. vehicle to your dealer. If this message displays, take the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM vehicle to your dealer to repair the...
5-40 Instruments and Controls TAKE STEERING This message turns off when the SERVICE SUSPENSION above conditions are no longer SYSTEM If LKA does not detect active driver present and the warning message is steering, an alert and chime may be This message displays when there reset.
Instruments and Controls 5-41 TRACTION CONTROL ON SERVICE AUTOMATIC SERVICE STEERING SEATBELT TIGHTENING COLUMN LOCK This message may display when the SYSTEM Traction Control System (TCS) has This message displays if there is a been turned on. See Traction problem with the steering column If this message displays, take the Control/Electronic Stability Control lock.
5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE KEYLESS START Tire Messages If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you SYSTEM SERVICE TIRE MONITOR can. Inflate the tires by adding air This message is displayed if there is SYSTEM until the tire pressure is equal to the a problem with the pushbutton start...
Instruments and Controls 5-43 appropriate for the vehicle speed Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages and engine revolutions per Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD minute (rpm). See Manual Mode on FLUID page 9-26. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message may display when the SHIFT TO PARK washer fluid level is low.
5-44 Instruments and Controls Teen Driver Vehicle 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired feature and press Radio Personalization the MENU knob. Vehicle Use the audio system controls to CUE Infotainment System Audio Bluetooth access the personalization menus System Controls for customizing vehicle features.
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Instruments and Controls 5-45 Valet Mode (If Equipped) View Report Card Select Off or On. This allows the driver s driving This will lock the infotainment Change PIN habits to be viewed. See Teen system and steering wheel controls. This allows the Personal Driver on page 7-31.
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5-46 Instruments and Controls Maximum Startup Volume Collision/Detection Systems Bose Audio Pilot Audio Cue Volume Comfort and Convenience This feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle. Lighting Manage Favorites See Bose AudioPilot Noise Power Door Locks This allows favorites to be edited.
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Instruments and Controls 5-47 Adaptive Cruise Control Auto Rear Defog Collision Preparation feature. See Active Emergency Braking System Parking Assist When set to On, the front defog will on page 9-56. automatically react to temperature Backing Warning and humidity conditions that may Select Off, Alert &...
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5-48 Instruments and Controls Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume Vehicle Locator Lights Select and the following may This allows the selection of the This feature will flash the exterior display: chime volume level. lamps when on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Auto Memory Recall Press + or to adjust the volume.
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Instruments and Controls 5-49 Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Select and the following may This allows selection of which doors display: will unlock when pressing on the When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the RKE transmitter.
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5-50 Instruments and Controls Select Off, On with Horn or Pairing in Infotainment Voice Chirp, or On. Controls under Bluetooth in the Select and the following may infotainment manual. display: Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Device Management Confidence Threshold This feature sounds an alert when the RKE transmitter is left in the Select to connect to a different Prompt Length...
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Instruments and Controls 5-51 Display Turn Display Off Return to Factory Settings Select to turn the display off. Press Select and the following may Select and the following may anywhere on the display area or any display: display: faceplate button to turn the Mode Restore Vehicle Settings display on.
5-52 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote home automation devices. These To program a garage door opener, instructions refer to a garage door park outside directly in line with and System opener, but can be used for other facing the garage door opener devices.
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Instruments and Controls 5-53 hand-held transmitter was button is pressed, then supplied by the manufacturer of programming is complete. the garage door opener receiver. There is no need to complete Steps 4 6. 2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held If the indicator light does transmitter button and one of the...
5-54 Instruments and Controls does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during Operation for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does...
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Instruments and Controls 5-55 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
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5-56 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-8 Exit Lighting ....6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Power Protection .
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Lighting and when the parking brake is Keep this area of the windshield released on manual transmission clear of debris to allow for best vehicles. system performance. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically The high-beam headlamps remain turns the exterior lamps on and off, on, under the automatic control, depending on outside lighting.
Lighting The IntelliBeam system can be Your vehicle's windshield is dirty, Exterior Lamps Off disabled by the High/Low-Beam cracked, or obstructed by Reminder Changer or the Flash-to-Pass something that blocks the view feature. If this happens, the of the light sensor. A warning chime will sound if the High/Low-Beam Changer must exterior lamp control is left on in...
Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL system turns on the Automatic Headlamp low-beam headlamps at a reduced System This feature allows the high-beam brightness. For vehicles with High headlamps to be used to signal the Intensity Discharge (HID) When the exterior lamp control is driver in front of you that you want headlamps, there is a dedicated set to AUTO and it is dark enough...
Lighting The system may also turn on the Lights On with Wipers the transmission is in R (Reverse). headlamps when driving through a AFL is not immediately operable If the windshield wipers are parking garage or tunnel. after starting the vehicle; driving a activated in daylight with the engine short distance is required to If the vehicle is started in a dark...
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change The turn and lane-change signal Interior Lighting can be turned off manually by Signals moving the lever back to its original Instrument Panel position. Illumination Control If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out.
Lighting panel illumination control will set the To change the dome lamp settings, The front reading lamps are in the lowest level to which the displays press: overhead console. will automatically be adjusted. OFF: Turns the lamp off, even Press to turn the lamps on when a door is open.
Lighting Lighting Features This feature can be changed. See Battery Power Protection Vehicle Locator Lights under The battery saver feature is Vehicle Personalization on Entry Lighting designed to protect the vehicle's page 5-44. battery. The headlamps, taillamps, back-up Exit Lighting lamps, license plate lamps, outside If some interior lamps are left on mirror lamps, exterior door handle...
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Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-20 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....7-22 Bluetooth (Voice Base radio information is included in Recognition) .
Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in To play the infotainment system with features intended to help avoid the ignition off, see Retained distraction by disabling some Accessory Power (RAP) on functions when driving. These page 9-21. functions may gray out when they Theft-Deterrent Feature are unavailable.
Infotainment System Press and hold to clear the Overview screen and display the time. Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate Press to mute the system. and steering wheel controls. Press again to unmute. Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
Infotainment System ® For AM, FM, or SiriusXM 7. RADIO Home Page (if equipped), press to seek Press to change the audio to the previous strong Home Page Features source between AM, FM, station. The infotainment system displays a or SiriusXM (if equipped). Home Page that makes it easy to (Seek Next/Fast Forward) 8.
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Infotainment System NAV: Select the NAV screen icon Valet Mode: Return to Factory Settings: See to display the last Turn-by-Turn Return to Factory Settings later in 1. Type a four-digit code on the maneuver if a destination was this section. circular numeric keypad.
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Infotainment System Press the area just above the Audible Touch Feedback: Select audio system. At higher volume chrome bar and below the Audible Touch Feedback to turn settings, where the music is much DELETE screen button to delete louder than the background noise, feedback Off or On.
Cadillac will display symbols where objects are detected by the Rear Parking Clear All Private Data: This option In the U.S., see www.cadillac.com. Assist system. Select Park Assist clears all private information from In Canada, see www.cadillac.ca. Symbols, then select Off or On.
Infotainment System Radio Press the RADIO faceplate button position balances the sound to change the active radio source. between the front and rear Press the MENU knob and the speakers. AM-FM Radio following radio settings may display: EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU Playing the Radio Tone Settings: knob to highlight.
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Infotainment System monitor and adjust many aspects of DSP Modes: If equipped with a or song playing on channel. Turn ® the audio signal so that your music Bose Surround Sound System, it the MENU knob to highlight XM will sound the same at a set volume will have the following four DSP view and press the MENU knob to level.
7-10 Infotainment System Up to 25 preset stations can be Satellite Radio Browsing SiriusXM Channels stored under the following: To browse the SiriusXM channels: ® SiriusXM Satellite Radio AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if Service 1. While XM is the active source, equipped): While on the active press the MENU knob.
Infotainment System 7-11 out. In addition, traveling or standing If attaching a cell phone antenna to under heavy foliage, bridges, the glass, attach it between the grid FM signals only reach about 16 to garages, or tunnels may cause loss lines.
7-12 Infotainment System Audio Players There can be increased skipping, Caution (Continued) difficulty in recording tracks, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or CD Player metallic tinting materials will not difficulty in loading and ejecting. be covered by the vehicle If these problems occur, check the The player can be used for CD and warranty.
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Infotainment System 7-13 ® 2. Insert a disc into the slot, label to the previous track. If longer If a Blu-ray Disc or DVD disc is side up. The player pulls it in the than five seconds, the current loaded into the CD player and the rest of the way.
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7-14 Infotainment System The disc is very hot. Try the disc medium, medium-high, and high. Playing an MP3 CD again when the temperature Press BACK to go to the To play an MP3 CD, follow the same returns to normal. previous menu.
Infotainment System 7-15 Hard disc drives are not Root Directory USB Port supported. The root directory is treated as a Playing from a USB To play a USB device: folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are A USB mass storage device or Connect the USB.
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7-16 Infotainment System When connecting an iPod on USB Menu DSP Modes: If equipped with a which firmware from other ® Bose Surround Sound System, this Press the MENU knob to display the providers is installed. feature adjusts the DSP modes. USB menu and the following may See DSP Modes in AM-FM Radio To connect and control an iPod:...
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Infotainment System 7-17 If the iPod is an unsupported model, EQ (Equalizer) Settings: Artists: it can still be listened to in the If equipped, this feature adjusts the 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight vehicle by connecting to the pre-defined EQ modes.
7-18 Infotainment System ® Genres: Playing from an iPhone Playing Music from the SD Card ® or iPad 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight An SD card is played the same way and press to view the genres a USB device is played. See USB This feature supports iPhone 3G, Port on page 7-15.
Infotainment System 7-19 ® If an auxiliary device has already Bose AudioPilot : If equipped, OnStar System been connected, but a different this feature can be turned on or off. ® ® ® source is currently active, press the See Bose AudioPilot in AM-FM OnStar...
7-20 Infotainment System Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. (1-888-466-7827) to connect to an If possible, program speed dial OnStar Advisor for assistance. See or other shortcuts. Bluetooth (Overview) www.onstar.com for a detailed Review the controls and instruction guide, vehicle availability, Instructions for using the cell phone operation of the infotainment details, and system limitations.
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Infotainment System 7-21 Bluetooth Controls PHONE: Press to enter the phone Warning (Continued) main menu. See Bluetooth Use the buttons on the faceplate (Infotainment Controls) on and the steering wheel to operate Taking your eyes off the road too page 7-22 or Bluetooth (Voice the Bluetooth system.
7-22 Infotainment System Pairing only needs to be Switching to Handset or knob during a call to change the completed once, unless the Handsfree Mode volume level. The system maintains pairing information on the cell a minimum volume level. To switch between handset mode, phone changes or the cell phone use the OnStar command, Bluetooth Audio Quality...
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Infotainment System 7-23 will be shown. If no devices 6. If the phone prompts to accept 4. Press the area just above the have been paired, Step two can connection or allow phone book chrome bar and below the be skipped. DELETE screen button to delete download, select always accept and allow.
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7-24 Infotainment System Phone Menu to make calls. See your cell phone To make a call using the manufacturer s user guide or Contacts menu: Once a phone is connected and contact your wireless provider to 1. Turn the MENU knob, then press selected, the following may display: find out if this feature is supported to select the PHONE screen...
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Infotainment System 7-25 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the number. To call, press the Press on the steering wheel Recent Calls and press to area just above the chrome bar controls or do nothing. select. and below the CALL screen Call Waiting button.
7-26 Infotainment System Ending a Call From the PHONE main menu, turn Pairing a Phone the MENU knob to highlight Active To end a call, do one of the 1. Press . The system responds Call and press to select. following: Ready, followed by a tone.
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Infotainment System 7-27 is successfully entered, the Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Say Change phone. system prompts you to provide a If the phone name to delete is If another cell phone is name for the paired cell phone. unknown, see Listing All Paired found, the response will be This name will be used to and Connected Phones.
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7-28 Infotainment System Delete All Name Tags: This 2. Say Digit Store. 2. Say Delete all name tags. command deletes all stored name 3. Say each digit, one at a time. Listing Stored Numbers tags in the Hands-Free Calling After each digit is entered, the Directory and the Destinations The list command will list all the system repeats back the digit it...
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Infotainment System 7-29 Using the Dial or Call 4. Say Dial or Call. Once connected, the person called Command will be heard through the audio Using the Digit Dial Command speakers. 1. Press . The system responds The digit dial command allows a Using the Re-dial Command Ready, followed by a tone.
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7-30 Infotainment System Press to answer an incoming 4. Once the call is connected, To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone call when another call is active. press to link all callers The original call is placed together.
Infotainment System 7-31 The cell phone's normal prompt Clearing the System Settings messages will go through their cycle Unless information is deleted out of according to the phone's operating Teen Driver the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it instructions. will be retained indefinitely. This If equipped, Teen Driver allows keys Dual Tone Multi-Frequency includes all phone pairing...
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7-32 Infotainment System Access or delete Report Card If the transmitter key is in the For Ignition Keyed System: data or Teen Driver settings. transmitter pocket, it will identify If the key is not registered, whether the transmitter key is Register or Unregister a Key select Register and follow the registered or unregistered.
Infotainment System 7-33 Manage Settings Delete Report Card Data Trademarks and The PIN can be used to change The Report Card continues to save License Agreements these settings: data for all trips until the data is deleted using the PIN. FCC Information Audio Volume Limit: Allows a maximum radio volume to be set.
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7-34 Infotainment System Explicit Language Notice: Channels patent rights, copyrights, and trade with frequent explicit language are secrets of Digital Voice indicated with an XL preceding the Systems, Inc. channel name. Channel blocking is General Requirements: available for SiriusXM Satellite 1.
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control If equipped with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. System (Base) ....8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) .
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Climate Controls 11. Recirculation passenger settings are adjusted, the light will not come on. Press temperatures are unlinked and the select recirculation; press it again to Automatic Operation SYNC indicator turns off. select outside air. The system automatically controls Manual Operation English units can be changed to the fan speed, air delivery, air metric units through the instrument...
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Climate Controls To change the current mode, select temperatures below freezing may Pressing this button cancels one of the following: also prevent the air conditioner from automatic recirculation. Press AUTO running. to return to automatic operation; (Vent): Air is directed to the recirculation runs automatically as Press AUTO to return to automatic instrument panel outlets.
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Climate Controls indicator light on the button comes Sensors (Driver and Passenger on to show that the rear window Heated Seats, If Equipped): Press defogger is on. to heat the driver or passenger seat. See Heated Front The upper region of gridlines on the Seats on page 3-9.
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Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Air Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays Climate Control Buttons 3.
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Climate Controls Climate Control Touch Screen The climate control status screen 2. Set the temperature. Allow the appears briefly when the climate system time to stabilize. Then The fan, air delivery mode, A/C control buttons on the faceplate are adjust the temperature as mode, driver and passenger adjusted.
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Climate Controls driver and passenger temperatures climate control system, press and (Defog): Clears the windows of can also be adjusted by pressing hold the fan down button or touch fog or moisture. Air is directed to the the controls on the touch screen. screen fan control until it is off.
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Climate Controls operation. To turn Auto Defog off or turns on automatically when the (Recirculation): Press to on, see Climate and Air Quality interior temperature is cold and the alternate between recirculating air under Vehicle Personalization on outside temperature is about 4°C inside the vehicle or pulling in page 5-44.
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Climate Controls Remote Start Climate Control The climate control system uses the Air Vents Operation: If equipped with the sensor information to adjust the Adjustable air vents are in the remote vehicle start feature, the temperature, fan speed, center and on the side of the climate control system may run recirculation, and air delivery mode instrument panel.
8-10 Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment base of the windshield that could Air Filter block the flow of air into the vehicle. The filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside Keep the path under the front air that is pulled into the vehicle.
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Climate Controls 8-11 During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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8-12 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park (Automatic Ride Control Systems Transmission) ....9-21 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting out of Park ..9-22 Stability Control .
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle seems harder to steer Normal use of the power steering vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving assist should return when the normally but do not pump the system cools down.
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the There are some situations when curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Driving and Operating material on the road. Learn to Caution Caution recognize warning clues such as enough water, ice, or packed Low oil levels can damage the During a first time track or racing snow on the road to make a engine.
Driving and Operating against engine damage. Colder If racing brake fluid is in the vehicle Caution (Continued) spark plug ratings should also and the age of the brake fluid is be used. Consult your dealer. over a month old or unknown, track driving.
Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control. Hydroplaning Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. Driving on steep hills or through tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a mountains is different than driving water.
Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning improves vehicle stability during Driving on Snow or Ice hard stops on slippery roads, but Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) apply the brakes sooner than when Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is on dry pavement.
9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions To save fuel, run the engine for only Warning (Continued) short periods as needed to warm Being stuck in snow can be a the vehicle and then shut the engine serious situation. Stay with the Clear away snow from around off and close the window most of vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Driving and Operating 9-11 rocking method. See Traction pedal while shifting, and press Warning Control/Electronic Stability Control lightly on the accelerator pedal on page 9-34. when the transmission is in gear. Do not load the vehicle any Slowly spinning the wheels in the heavier than the Gross forward and reverse directions Warning...
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9-12 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Steps for Determining Correct Label Loading Information label shows Load Limit the number of occupant seating Locate the statement "The positions (1), and the maximum combined weight of vehicle capacity weight (2) in occupants and cargo should kilograms and pounds.
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Driving and Operating 9-13 and luggage load capacity is for important information on 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) towing a trailer, towing safety = 650 lbs.) rules, and trailering tips. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity...
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9-14 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating the vehicle's capacity weight. (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
Driving and Operating 9-15 If you put things inside the Starting and Warning (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, Operating packages, or anything Never stack heavier else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In vehicle goes. If you have to stop inside the vehicle so that or turn quickly, or if there is a Follow these recommended...
9-16 Driving and Operating Do not let the engine labor. Ignition Positions to the Keyless Access system. See Never lug the engine in high Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) gear at low speeds. With a System Operation on page 2-2. manual transmission, shift to the To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle next lower gear.
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Driving and Operating 9-17 Manual Transmission If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning emergency: If the vehicle is stationary, the ignition will turn OFF, and Retained 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while Accessory Power (RAP) will remain pressure.
9-18 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Automatic Transmission ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN/ Move the shift lever to P (Park) or five minutes to prevent battery START, but the vehicle will not be N (Neutral).
Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting Procedure (Keyless starts briefly but then stops Caution Access) again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from 1. With the Keyless Access Cranking the engine for long the engine. Do not race the system, the RKE transmitter periods of time, by pressing the engine immediately after starting...
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9-20 Driving and Operating To Use the Engine Coolant Warning Warning (Continued) Heater Improper use of the heater cord overheat and cause a fire, 1. Turn off the engine. property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage 2. Open the hood and unwrap the shock, and injury.
Driving and Operating 9-21 4. Before starting the engine, be Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle with the sure to unplug and store the Engine Running (Automatic (Automatic Transmission) cord as it was before to keep it Transmission) away from moving engine parts. Use this procedure to shift into If you do not, it could be P (Park):...
9-22 Driving and Operating and then shift into P (Park). To find To shift out of P (Park): Warning (Continued) out how, see "Shifting Into Park" 1. Apply the brake pedal. listed previously. If you are towing a trailer, see 2.
Driving and Operating 9-23 Parking Parking over Things Engine Exhaust That Burn If the vehicle has a manual Warning transmission, before getting out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch slope.
9-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
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Driving and Operating 9-25 from P (Park) with the ignition in ON/ ice, or sand without damaging the Warning RUN/START. If you cannot shift out transmission. See If the Vehicle Is of P (Park), ease pressure on the Stuck on page 9-10. It is dangerous to get out of the shift lever and push the shift lever N (Neutral): In this position, the...
9-26 Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in a short period when no spirited Caution slippery road conditions could result driving is detected. See Driver Mode in skidding; see Skidding under Control on page 9-36. Shifting out of P (Park) or Loss of Control on page 9-5.
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Driving and Operating 9-27 3. To cancel DSC, move the shift 2. Pull the control toward you to lever back to D (Drive). shift. Pull the left control to ( ) downshift, and the right Tap Shift control to (+) upshift. 3.
9-28 Driving and Operating The transmission will only allow Manual Transmission 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal shifting into gears appropriate for and let up on the accelerator pedal, If equipped, this is the shift pattern the vehicle speed and engine then shift into 2 (Second).
Driving and Operating 9-29 Drive Systems Brakes Warning All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake If you skip a gear when downshifting, you could lose System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature always control of the vehicle. You could send engine power to all four This vehicle has ABS, an advanced injure yourself or others.
9-30 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake (Electric) becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
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Driving and Operating 9-31 If equipped with an Electric Parking EPB Apply status light remains on. If the amber Brake (EPB), the switch is on the parking brake warning light is on, To apply the EPB: center console for manual see your dealer.
9-32 Driving and Operating 3. Push down momentarily on the Automatic EPB Release Parking Brake (Manual) EPB switch. The EPB will automatically release if The EPB is released when the red the vehicle is running, placed into parking brake status light is off. gear, and an attempt is made to drive away.
Driving and Operating 9-33 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Caution This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has an HSA feature, Driving with the parking brake on feature designed to assist the driver which may be useful when the can overheat the brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade...
9-34 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will The indicator light for both systems disengage.
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Driving and Operating 9-35 Turning the Systems Off comes on and stays on: Caution and On 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could be 3.
9-36 Driving and Operating To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Driver Mode Control press and hold the button until Driver Mode Control attempts to add the Traction Off light a sportier feel, provide a more comfortable ride, or assist in StabiliTrak OFF Light come on different weather conditions or...
Driving and Operating 9-37 similar on a smooth road. Select a Snow/Ice Mode Limited-Slip Rear Axle new setting whenever driving Use when more traction is needed Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle conditions change. during slippery conditions. The can give more traction on snow, transmission will use 2 (Second) Tour Mode mud, ice, sand, or gravel.
9-38 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If equipped with a manual transmission, the cruise control will With cruise control, a speed of remain active when the gears are about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can shifted. The cruise is deactivated if be maintained without keeping your the clutch is pressed for several foot on the accelerator.
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Driving and Operating 9-39 the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on 4. Remove your foot from the Increasing Speed While Cruise the speedometer, press +RES up to accelerator. Control is at a Set Speed the second detent. When the cruise control has been If the cruise control system is already activated: SET (Set/Coast): Press the...
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9-40 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Cruise page 5-10. The increment value to brake or shift to a lower gear to Control is at a Set Speed used depends on the units keep the vehicle speed down. If the brake pedal is applied, cruise displayed.
Driving and Operating 9-41 Adaptive Cruise Control automatically disengage. See Warning Traction Control/Electronic Stability If equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-34. When road Adaptive Cruise Control will not Control (ACC), it allows the driver to conditions allow ACC to be safely detect or brake for children, select the cruise control set speed used, the ACC can be turned...
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9-42 Driving and Operating SET (Set/Coast): Press the Select the set speed desired for control down briefly to set the speed cruise. This is the vehicle speed and activate ACC or to decrease when no vehicle is detected in its vehicle speed if ACC is already path slower than the set speed.
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Driving and Operating 9-43 To increase vehicle speed in Increasing Speed While ACC is at larger increments, press +RES a Set Speed up to the second detent. For If ACC is already activated, do one each press, the vehicle speed of the following: increases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the...
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9-44 Driving and Operating Press and hold SET down until vehicle's speed and attempt to or Near) for the Forward Collision the desired lower speed is maintain the follow distance gap Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward reached, then release it. selected.
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Driving and Operating 9-45 Approaching and Following a lamps will come on. The automatic ACC Automatically Disengages Vehicle braking may feel or sound different ACC may automatically disengage than if the brakes were applied and the driver will need to manually manually.
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9-46 Driving and Operating addition, the left and right sides of A DIC warning message may ACC Override the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three display indicating to shift to P (Park) If using the accelerator pedal while times, or three beeps will sound. before exiting the vehicle.
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Driving and Operating 9-47 ACC may operate differently in a Warning (Continued) sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too accelerates up to the set speed, sharp. especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit ramps.
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9-48 Driving and Operating Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System steep hills or when towing a trailer. The camera sensor on the ACC will not detect a vehicle in the windshield behind the rearview lane while driving on steep hills.
Driving and Operating 9-49 Driver Assistance Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features Systems alert the driver of obstacles by Detect children, pedestrians, beeping. To change the volume of This vehicle may have features that bicyclists, or animals. the warning chime, see Comfort work together to help avoid crashes Detect vehicles or objects...
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9-50 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), the RVC displays an The RVC system does not display image of the area behind the vehicle children, pedestrians, bicyclists, in the center stack display. The crossing traffic, animals, or any previous screen displays when the other object located outside the...
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Driving and Operating 9-51 within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off Beeps for Front Parking Assist are the ground and below bumper level. higher pitched than for Rear Parking These detection distances may be Assist. shorter during warmer or humid Backing Warning and Rear weather.
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9-52 Driving and Operating may automatically brake hard to a Warning Warning (Continued) stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash. The Backing Warning System Automatic Braking, always check only operates at speeds greater the area around the vehicle Warning than 8 km/h (5 mph).
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Driving and Operating 9-53 from the back of the vehicle do not The parking assist symbols or Warning (Continued) move further back when a trailer is guidance lines can be turned on or towed. off through the Settings menu on Braking system.
9-54 Driving and Operating (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning and/or the Active Emergency Braking System can help to avoid a FCA is a warning system and crash or reduce crash damage. does not apply the brakes. When approaching a slower-moving or Forward Collision Alert stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,...
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Driving and Operating 9-55 Tailgating Alert Warning (Continued) or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit Without Head-Up Display visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or When your vehicle approaches The vehicle-ahead indicator will...
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9-56 Driving and Operating The Collision Alert control is on the Unnecessary Alerts vehicle to help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a steering wheel. Press to set the FCA may provide unnecessary forward gear. FCA timing to Far, Medium, Near, alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles or on some vehicles, Off.
Driving and Operating 9-57 Automatic Collision Automatic Braking Warning (Continued) Preparation (ACP) System If ACP detects it is about to crash with the vehicle you are following Detect a vehicle ahead on When driving in a forward gear that is moving or has come to a winding or hilly roads.
9-58 Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone Lane Change Alert Warning (Continued) Alert (SBZA) If equipped, the LCA system is a It could respond to a turning lane-changing aid that assists If equipped, the SBZA system is a vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, drivers with avoiding lane change lane-changing aid that assists and other non-moving objects.
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Driving and Operating 9-59 How the System Works next lane over in that blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone. If the The LCA symbol lights up in the turn signal is activated in the same side mirrors when the system direction as a detected vehicle, this detects a vehicle in the next lane display will flash as an extra...
9-60 Driving and Operating from the side of the vehicle do not Vehicle" under Exterior Care on warning if the vehicle is crossing a move further back when a trailer is page 10-78. If the DIC still displays detected lane marking without using towed.
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Driving and Operating 9-61 Warning Warning (Continued) Warning The LKA system does not Detect lanes on winding or Using LKA while towing a trailer hilly roads. continuously steer the vehicle. or on slippery roads could cause It may not keep the vehicle in the loss of control of the vehicle and If LKA only detects lane markings lane or give a Lane Departure...
9-62 Driving and Operating Roads with poor lane markings, approaches a detected lane marking Fuel such as two-lane roads. without using a turn signal in that Use of the recommended fuel is an direction. It may also provide an If the LKA system is not functioning important part of the proper properly when lane markings are LDW alert by flashing...
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Driving and Operating 9-63 If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, knocking is heard when using Caution E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the gasoline with a 91 octane rating or vehicle. See E85 or FlexFuel on higher, the engine needs service. Do not use fuel containing page 9-64.
9-64 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Requirements Countries your dealer. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries Do not use additives with E85 or California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
Driving and Operating 9-65 the fuel if the ethanol content is Caution Warning (Continued) greater than 85%. Fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM or CGSB Do not use fuel containing Keep sparks, flames, and specifications can affect driveability smoking materials away methanol.
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9-66 Driving and Operating To remove the fuel cap, turn it Warning slowly counterclockwise. While refueling, hang the fuel cap If a fire starts while you are from the hook on the fuel door. refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by When replacing the fuel cap, turn it shutting off the pump or by clockwise until it clicks once.
Driving and Operating 9-67 Coupe Capless Fuel System Filling the Tank with a Portable Filling a Portable Fuel Gas Can (Coupe) Container If a coupe vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable Warning gas can: Filling a portable fuel container 1.
9-68 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 2 414 km (1500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, General Towing axle, or other parts. Place the nozzle inside the fill Information Then during the first 800 km opening of the container (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not...
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Driving and Operating 9-69 Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
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9-70 Driving and Operating Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions.
Driving and Operating 9-71 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and how much the vehicle is used to pull apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to a trailer are all important. It can into P (Park).
9-72 Driving and Operating curb weight of the vehicle, any The trailer tongue (1) should weigh Trailer Towing (Coupe) cargo carried in it, and the people 10 % of the total loaded trailer The vehicle is neither designed nor who will be riding in the vehicle. weight (2).
Driving and Operating 9-73 Safety Chains Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The vehicle has an airbag system. safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything...
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9-74 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-32. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
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Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-22. 2. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10-16. 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-32.
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Vehicle Care 10-7 2.5L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-22. 2. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10-16. 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-32.
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Vehicle Care 10-9 3.6L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
10-10 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine page 10-22. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful 2.
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Vehicle Care 10-11 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it what kind of oil to use. For engine Add enough oil to put the level with a clean paper towel or cloth, oil crankcase capacity, see somewhere in the proper operating then push it back in all the way.
10-12 Vehicle Care extremely low temperatures. When containing used engine oil. See the Caution selecting an oil of the appropriate manufacturer's warnings about the viscosity grade, always select an oil use and disposal of oil products. Failure to use the recommended of the correct specification.
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Vehicle Care 10-13 When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil changed. It cannot be reset that oil life has been diminished, it accurately until the next oil Life System indicates that an oil change is change. Reset the system whenever the necessary.
10-14 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission When to Check and What to Use Fluid Fluid How to Check Automatic How to Check Manual Transmission Fluid Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
Vehicle Care 10-15 Do not remove the cap to check the release loose dust and dirt. If the See Maintenance Schedule on fluid level or to top off the fluid level. filter remains covered with dirt, a page 11-3 for replacement intervals. Remove the cap only when new filter is required.
10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 2.5L L4 LCV Engine 3.6L V6 LFX Engine 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap and Pressure Cap 2.
Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use Warning Caution (Continued) Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle.
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10-18 Vehicle Care Gives boiling protection up to Never dispose of engine coolant by If coolant is visible but the coolant 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on level is not at or above the COLD temperature.
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Vehicle Care 10-19 DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant Warning (Continued) Warning surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge for the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you spill tank pressure cap, is cool before With plain water or the wrong coolant on hot engine parts.
10-20 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank 4. With the coolant surge tank Check the level in the surge tank pressure cap from the top pressure cap off and the surge top and bottom chambers when the chamber when the cooling tank service port cap open, start cooling system has cooled down.
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Vehicle Care 10-21 If the decision is made not to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from hood when this warning appears, Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment get service help right away. See If an engine overheat warning is Roadside Service on page 13-5.
10-22 Vehicle Care If the engine coolant temperature Washer Fluid Caution gauge is no longer in the What to Use overheated area or the engine Do not use engine coolant coolant temperature warning light no When windshield washer fluid is (antifreeze) in the windshield longer displays, the vehicle can be needed, be sure to read the...
Vehicle Care 10-23 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates performance expected can change can cause a brake squeal when the in many other ways if the wrong Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly replacement brake parts are indicators that make a high-pitched applied.
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10-24 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a Warning brake fluid level in the reservoir low level, the brake warning light might go down: comes on. See Brake System If too much brake fluid is added, it Warning Light on page 5-18.
Vehicle Care 10-25 The battery is in the trunk, beneath 2. Leave the ignition on for at least Caution the trim panel, on the driver side of three minutes so that the the vehicle. Refer to the electronic throttle control will Using the wrong fluid can replacement number shown on the cycle and relearn its home...
10-26 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant 2. Drain Plug black, negative ( ) cable from the To get an accurate reading, the battery or use a battery trickle vehicle should be on a level charger. surface.
Vehicle Care 10-27 1. Before starting this check, be Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever sure there is enough room moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control around the vehicle. your dealer for service. Function Check 2.
10-28 Vehicle Care pressure from the regular brake To replace the windshield wiper 4. Remove the wiper blade. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is blade: Allowing the wiper blade arm to held by the parking brake only. 1. Pull the windshield wiper touch the windshield when no To check the P (Park) assembly away from the...
Vehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Warning page 10-31. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Vehicle Care 10-31 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Electrical System Headlamp Wiring the bulb socket (1). An electrical overload may cause 5. Push the replacement bulb Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in straight into the bulb socket and some cases to remain off.
10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Caution Breakers Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are The underhood fuse block is on the component on the vehicle may protected from short circuits by a passenger side of the engine damage it.
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Vehicle Care 10-33 Number Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Body Control Module 6 Not Used Driver Power Seat Not Used Headlamp Washer Relay Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Passenger Power Seat Body Control Module 5 Passive Entry/ I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Passive Start...
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10-34 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used AFS AHL/ Fuel Heater Pedestrian Headlamp Washer AIR Solenoid Relay Protection Not Used Washer Passenger Window Antilock Brake Switch Rear Washer Relay System Pump Body Control Front Washer Relay Antilock Brake Module 7 Not Used...
Vehicle Care 10-35 Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Number Usage Block AIR Solenoid Right High Intensity Discharge The instrument panel fuse block is Transmission Headlamp in the end of the driver side of the Control Module/ instrument panel. Spare Headlamp High Left/Right Headlamp Low Relay...
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10-36 Vehicle Care To install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel, and press the cover into place.
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Vehicle Care 10-37 Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Spare Spare Spare Electric Steering Spare Spare Column Lock Spare Front Heater, Spare Ventilation, and Air Spare Conditioning Blower Heater, Ventilation, Sensing Diagnostic and Air Conditioning Retained Accessory Module/Automatic Control Power/Accessory Occupant Sensing Power Outlet Power Tilt and Telescope...
10-38 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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Vehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Rear Driver Control Electric Parking Rear Heated Seats Module Brake Semi-Active Left Window Not Used Damping System Body Control Trunk Release Transfer Case Module 8 Control Module Run Relay A/C Inverter Theft Module/ Logistics Relay Universal Garage...
10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Number Usage Warning (Continued) Memory Seat Tires and a serious crash. See Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Body Control page 9-11. high-quality tires made by a Module 3 Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Vehicle Care 10-41 See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-41. page 10-49 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash.
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the (50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km Warning same size, load range, and (25 mi). As soon as possible, speed rating as the original contact the nearest authorized GM If the low tire warning light equipment tires.
Vehicle Care 10-43 normal driving conditions. See your on ice or snow covered roads is aspect ratio, construction type, dealer for wheel or sensor expected. See Winter Tires on and service description. See the replacement. page 10-41. Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail.
10-44 Vehicle Care manufactured date. The first two performance factors: treadwear, (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire digits represent the week traction, and temperature The United States version of a (01-52) and the last two digits, resistance. For more information metric tire sizing system. The the year.
Vehicle Care 10-45 diagonal or bias ply Accessory Weight Cold Tire Pressure construction; and the letter B combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, means belted-bias ply accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) construction. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) automatic transmission, power...
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10-46 Vehicle Care identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index An assigned Occupant Distribution production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. date of production. that corresponds to the load Outward Facing Sidewall carrying capacity of a tire. GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight side of an asymmetrical tire that...
Vehicle Care 10-47 on the tire placard. See Tire Tread The portion of a tire that Vehicle Capacity Weight Pressure on page 10-47 and comes into contact with number of designated seating Vehicle Load Limits on the road. positions multiplied by page 9-11.
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10-48 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Caution Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation nor gauge to check the tire tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good.
Vehicle Care 10-49 of the tire valve to release air. has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits Warning (Continued) on page 9-11 and Tire Pressure on Re-check the tire pressure with page 10-47. the tire gauge. driven at high speeds, make sure the tires are rated for high-speed Return the valve caps on the Tire Pressure Monitor...
10-50 Vehicle Care As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been alternate tires and wheels allow the vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction TPMS to continue to function tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the properly.
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Vehicle Care 10-51 about the DIC operation and on page 10-54, Tire Rotation on displays see Driver Information page 10-54 and Tires on Center (DIC) on page 5-25. page 10-40. The low tire pressure warning light Caution may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then Tire sealant materials are not all When a low tire pressure condition...
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10-52 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
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Vehicle Care 10-53 using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info 7. Place the relearn tool against following order: driver side front tire, display option is turned on. The the tire sidewall, near the valve passenger side front tire, passenger info displays on the DIC can be stem.
10-54 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, 12. Set all four tires to the alignment. See When It Is Time or other damage that cannot recommended air pressure for New Tires on page 10-56 level as indicated on the Tire be repaired well because of and Wheel Replacement on and Loading Information label.
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Vehicle Care 10-55 Use this rotation pattern if the Adjust the front and rear tires to Warning (Continued) vehicle has different size tires the recommended inflation on the front and rear and they pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident. When are non-directional.
10-56 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate Tires rubber. if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used.
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Vehicle Care 10-57 the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire Warning vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10-54 for performance, ride and handling, information on proper tire Mixing tires of different sizes traction control, and tire rotation.
10-58 Vehicle Care If the vehicle tires must be Different Size Tires and Warning (Continued) replaced with a tire that does not Wheels have a TPC Spec number, make specific wheel and tire systems If wheels or tires are installed that sure they are the same size, developed for the vehicle, and are a different size than the original...
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Vehicle Care 10-59 (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear 200 Traction AA Traction Temperature A to deep tread, winter tires, The traction grades, from compact spare tires, tires with All Passenger Car Tires Must highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, nominal rim diameters of Conform to Federal Safety and C.
10-60 Vehicle Care conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance repaired. See your dealer if any of high temperature can cause the these conditions exist.
Vehicle Care 10-61 Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Warning Warning a crash. Always use the correct Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel tightened wheel nuts can cause Replacing a wheel with a used nuts for replacement. the wheel to become loose and one is dangerous.
10-62 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) If the vehicle has run-flat tires, there suspension, or other vehicle chains only where legal and only is no need to stop on the side of the parts. The area damaged by the when necessary.
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Vehicle Care 10-63 It is unusual for a tire to blow out 3. Put an automatic transmission in Warning while driving, especially if the tires P (Park) or a manual are maintained properly. See Tires transmission in 1 (First) or Lifting a vehicle and getting under on page 10-40.
10-64 Vehicle Care than 6 mm (0.25 in), the tire is too If this vehicle has a tire sealant and Warning severely damaged for the tire compressor kit, there may not be a sealant and compressor kit to be spare tire or tire changing Overinflating a tire could cause effective.
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Vehicle Care 10-65 The kit includes: 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air There is only enough sealant to seal or Air Only) one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose 2. On/Off Button assembly must be replaced. See 3. Pressure Gauge Removal and Installation of the 4.
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10-66 Vehicle Care 3. Pressure Gauge 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage 4. Pressure Deflation Button location. See Storing the Tire 5. Tire Sealant Canister Sealant and Compressor Kit on 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) page 10-71. 7.
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Vehicle Care 10-67 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the 9. Press the on/off button (2) to The pressure gauge (3) may accessory power outlet in the turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire vehicle. Unplug all items from compressor kit on.
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10-68 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (2) to 19. Stop at a safe location and turn the tire sealant and check the tire pressure. Refer compressor kit off. to Steps 1 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor The tire is not sealed and will Kit without Sealant to Inflate a continue to leak air until the...
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Vehicle Care 10-69 21. Dispose of the used sealant Using the Tire Sealant and canister (5) and sealant/air Compressor Kit without hose (6) assembly at a local Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not dealer or in accordance with Punctured) local state codes and practices. To use the air compressor to inflate 22.
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10-70 Vehicle Care 3. Pressure Gauge 3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Press and turn the selector switch (1) clockwise to the Air 4. Pressure Deflation Button Make sure the tire valve stem is Only position. 5. Tire Sealant Canister positioned close to the ground 6.
Vehicle Care 10-71 excess pressure by pressing 15. Place the equipment in the 2. Press the canister release the pressure deflation original storage location in the button (9). button (4) until the proper vehicle. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. pressure reading is reached.
10-72 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Caution For more information about the Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on in costly damage to the vehicle page 10-25. that would not be covered by the If the battery has run down, try to vehicle warranty.
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Vehicle Care 10-73 4. Discharged Battery Negative 2. Position the two vehicles so that 4. Set the ignition to OFF. Turn off Grounding Point they are not touching. all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard The jump start positive post (1) and 3.
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10-74 Vehicle Care 8. Connect the other end of the Jumper Cable Removal Warning (Continued) black negative ( ) cable to the Reverse the sequence exactly when negative ( ) grounding point for removing the jumper cables. your eyes or on your skin, flush the discharged battery.
Vehicle Care 10-75 Towing the Vehicle wheels on the ground. Dolly towing Caution is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two Improper use of the tow eye can Caution wheels up on a device known as a cause vehicle damage.
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10-76 Vehicle Care Is the vehicle ready to be should be used. If an all-wheel-drive towed? Just as preparing the vehicle must be towed, a trailer vehicle for a long trip, make sure should be used. See Dolly Towing the vehicle is prepared to be following for more information.
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Vehicle Care 10-77 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Caution See Parking Brake (Electric) on Vehicles) page 9-30 or Parking Brake Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle (Manual) on page 9-32. with all four wheels on the 4. Put the vehicle in P (Park). ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will 5.
10-78 Vehicle Care Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer. Follow all Locks follow the car wash instructions. The manufacturer directions regarding windshield wiper and rear window correct product usage, necessary...
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Vehicle Care 10-79 calcium chloride and other salts, ice The bright metal moldings on the Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle are aluminum or stainless sap, bird droppings, chemicals from steel. To prevent damage always may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can follow these cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
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10-80 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Windshield and Wiper Blades covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Stripes with glass cleaner. heat generated. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Clean rubber blades using a lint-free soft cloth, and a car washing soap Caution...
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Vehicle Care 10-81 can be removed by rubbing with a Caution Caution (Continued) clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses page 11-13. trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Tires vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
10-82 Vehicle Care silicone grease on weatherstrips Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove with a clean cloth will make them dust from knobs and crevices on the Quickly repair minor chips and last longer, seal better, and not stick instrument cluster.
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Vehicle Care 10-83 To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass Coated Moldings the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
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10-84 Vehicle Care To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution hidden area for colorfastness before 1. Saturate a clean lint-free using a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water. Do not attach a device with a cleaner or spot lifter. If ring Microfiber cloth is recommended suction cup to the display.
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Vehicle Care 10-85 Caution Caution Warning Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts. especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics It may severely weaken them. In well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces.
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10-86 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for The driver side floor mat is held in proper floor mat usage. place by button-type retainers. The original equipment floor Removing and Replacing the mats were designed for your Floor Mats vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased.
General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ..11-16 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold.
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11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. technicians, the dealer is the place Because of the way people use for routine maintenance such as oil vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or changes and tire rotations and There may need to be more competitive driving.
Cadillac requires that all Cadillac first 4 years or 80 000 km Premium Care Maintenance Once a Month (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. services be performed by a Cadillac Check the tire inflation Cadillac Premium Care authorized service dealer. pressures. See Tire Pressure on Maintenance covers routine page 10-47.
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11-4 Service and Maintenance Check engine oil level and oil Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Engine Oil Change life percentage. If needed, See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL change engine oil and filter, and page 10-15. SOON message displays, have the reset oil life system.
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Service and Maintenance 11-5 Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10-27. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-27. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding.
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11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels.
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11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Services - Severe page 10-16. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
11-10 Service and Maintenance To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Additional start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have Your vehicle is an important engineered for the vehicle.
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Service and Maintenance 11-11 Lamps the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, Properly working headlamps, To help keep the vehicle looking like or damage, and can advise taillamps, and brake lamps are new, vehicle care products are when service is needed.
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11-12 Service and Maintenance Windshield Wiper Blades For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to clean and clear. provide a clear view. Signs of damage include Signs of wear include streaking, scratches, cracks, and chips.
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil.
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11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle (Limited Slip Differential) DEXRON LS Gear 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel Gear DEXRON MTF 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88863089, in Drive) Canada 88863090). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
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 20857930 A3178C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 2.5L L4 Engine...
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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
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Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 62.5 L 16.5 gal Transfer Case 0.8 L 0.8 qt Rear Axle (with limited slip) 1.0 L 1.0 qt Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6-Speed Automatic 6.0 L 6.4 qt Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate.
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12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 2.0L and 2.5L L4 Engines I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
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You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800 458 8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at...
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program.
(Live Chat Support): Chat with Users (Maintenance Information): online help representatives. View maintenance schedules, To assist customers who are deaf, See my.cadillac.com to register your required alerts, and OnStar onboard hard of hearing, or speech-impaired vehicle. vehicle diagnostic information. and who use Text Telephones Schedule service appointments.
When calling Roadside Service, General Motors North America and have the following information Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre: Cadillac reserve the right to make ready: any changes or discontinue the Chat live with online help Your name, home address, and Roadside Service program at any representatives.
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Service is not provided if a vehicle driven. Assistance is not given is in an area that is not accessible Cadillac owner in the United States when the vehicle is stuck in the with the advantage of contacting a to the service vehicle or is not a sand, mud, or snow.
Customer Information 13-7 Service advisor will help you of your transportation needs, your extended powertrain, and/or make arrangements and explain dealer can help minimize your hybrid-specific warranties in both how to receive payment. inconvenience. the U.S. and Canada. Several Courtesy Transportation Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled assistance cannot be provided...
13-8 Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Requirements vary and may include Collision Damage Repair Reimbursement minimum age requirements, If the vehicle is involved in a insurance coverage, credit card, etc. If overnight warranty repairs are collision and it is damaged, have the Additional fees such as fuel usage needed, and public transportation is damage repaired by a qualified...
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Customer Information 13-9 vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the prior crashes. In most cases, the vehicle will be repaired with GM GM also recommends that you parts being recycled are from original equipment collision parts. choose a collision repair facility that undamaged sections of the vehicle.
13-10 Customer Information Give only the necessary information If the airbag has inflated, see What obligated to have the vehicle to police and other parties involved Will You See after an Airbag repaired with Genuine GM parts, in the crash. Inflates? on page 3-26.
Customer Information 13-11 Service Bulletins RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Identification (RFID) Service Bulletins give additional shipping fees. technical service information RFID technology is used in some needed to knowledgeably service Current and Past Models vehicles for functions such as tire General Motors cars and trucks.
13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Statement Defects problems between you, your This vehicle has systems that dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that To contact NHTSA, you may call complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Center vehicle uses computer modules to Transport Canada at Cadillac Motor Car Division monitor and control engine and 1-800-333-0510 or write to: P.O. Box 33169 transmission performance, to...
13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR).
Customer Information 13-15 ® OnStar Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle is equipped with a ® OnStar and has an active navigation system as part of the subscription, additional data may be infotainment system, use of the collected through the OnStar system may result in the storage of system.
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13-16 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Receive Roadside Assistance. OnStar Services Navigation voice commands. Manage WiFi Settings (if Requires a specific OnStar equipped). Emergency subscription plan. Press to get a priority connection Obtain the WiFi network name, With Automatic Crash Response, to an OnStar Emergency Advisor the OnStar system can or Service Set Identifier or SSID,...
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
14-4 OnStar navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press with the tire pressure monitoring The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that the Go button on the navigation system);...
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OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 3. Say 911 without pausing. 3. Say the entire number without System responds: 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made Please say the name tag. 4. Say Call. System responds: and received from the vehicle. OK, dialing 911.
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
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OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
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14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
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OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
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INDEX Airbag System All-Season Tires ....10-41 Check ......3-33 All-Wheel Drive .
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Bluetooth Check Overview ..7-20, 7-22, 7-26 Cadillac Premium Care Engine Light ....5-16 Brake Maintenance ....11-3 System Warning Light .
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INDEX Child Restraints Control Customer Information Infants and Young Traction and Electronic Service Publications Children .....3-36 Stability .....9-34 Ordering Information .
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INDEX Driver Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature Teen ......7-31 E85 or FlexFuel ....9-64 Driver Assistance Systems .
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INDEX Fuel ......9-62 Additives .....9-64 Features Garage Door Opener .
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INDEX Headlamps Hood ......10-4 Adaptive Forward Horn ......5-4 Jack Lighting (AFL) .
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