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2010 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual

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

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

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

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58

Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-45

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61

Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-88

Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

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Page 1 2010 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual In Brief ..........1-1 Theft-Deterrent Systems .
Page 2 2010 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual Service and Appearance Care ....6-1 Maintenance Schedule ......7-1 Service .
Page 3: Canadian Owners
General Motors of Canada index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list Limited for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Do Not, Do not do this, reduce them.
Page 5: Index
Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols that may be found on : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Airbag Readiness Light : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Air Conditioning...
Page 6 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
Section 1 In Brief Vehicle Features ........1-15 Instrument Panel .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Console-Shift Model shown, Column-Shift Model similar I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 41. O. Hood Release on page 6 13. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See P. Parking Brake on page 3 30. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 61. Q. Heated Steering Wheel on page 4 4 C.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information Press to unlock the driver door. Press This section provides a brief overview about some of again within five seconds the important features that may or may not be on your to unlock all remaining specific vehicle. doors.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold until the parking lamps turn off. Starting the Vehicle Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Page 12: Trunk Release
Power Door Locks Windows On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors. (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. For more information, see: Door Locks on page 3 9.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
Seat Adjustment Power Reclining Seatbacks The control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Power Seats The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the seat. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward.
Page 14: Heated And Ventilated Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seats Power Lumbar Adjustment The control is located on the outboard side of the seat. On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the controls are located on the front doors and the ignition must be on to use the feature. : Press to heat the seat and seatback.
Page 15: Safety Belt
Safety Belt Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.
Page 16: Interior Mirror
Mirror Adjustment The vehicle may also have an automatic dimming feature on the driver side mirror that adjusts for the Exterior Mirrors glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic Controls for the outside dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 17: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment This feature allows the position of the steering wheel to be adjusted. The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering column. For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control: Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down.
Page 18: Interior Lighting
Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Courtesy Lamps This control is located on the instrument panel, to The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above the left of the steering the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the wheel. instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when any door is opened and it is dark outside.
Page 19: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper/Washer 6: Slow wipes. 1: Fast wipes. 9: Turns the wipers off. : Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wipers on page 4 10 and Windshield Washer on page 4 11.
Page 20: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with Rear Climate Control Dual Climate Control System A. Fan Control E. Air Conditioning B. Display F. Outside Air or AUX C. Air Delivery G. Air Recirculation Mode Control H. PASS (Passenger D.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
Vehicle Features : Turn to select radio stations. © ¨ SEEK : Press to seek or scan stations. Radio(s) Satellite Radio Service, MP3/WMA, and RDS Features): Press this button to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3/WMA song.
Page 22: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock 4. Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either ON or OFF. The ON The vehicle has an analog clock as well as the digital display indicates the radio clock display is disabled radio clock. At the time of new vehicle delivery, the and the OFF display indicates the radio clock digital radio clock display should be disabled.
Page 23: Steering Wheel Controls
Satellite Radio Steering Wheel Controls XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the If equipped, these 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian controls are located on provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of the right side of the programming and commercial-free music, steering wheel.
Page 24: Navigation System
Navigation System SRCE : Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps ¨ : Press seek the next radio station, or to select of most major freeways and roads throughout the tracks on a CD or DVD.
Page 25 Driver Information Center (DIC) : Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them The DIC display is located at the bottom of the from the DIC display. instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of : Press to scroll up and down the menu items.
Page 26 Cruise Control Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in The cruise control buttons electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. are located on the left side of the steering wheel. If the vehicle has a center console, the power outlet is located inside the lower storage area.
Page 27: Performance And Maintenance
Tire Pressure Monitor Performance and Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control System (TCS) System (TPMS). The traction control system limits wheel spin. The Tire Pressure Monitor The system turns on automatically every time the alerts you when a vehicle is started.
Page 28 Engine Oil Life System You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Page 30: How Onstar Service Works
® OnStar How OnStar Service Works : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors. : Push this button for hands free, voice activated calling and to give voice commands for turn by turn navigation.
Page 31 For a full description of OnStar services and system This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the location and, in the event of a crash, additional glove box. information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g.
Page 32: Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your Responsibility This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. cannot be heard. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 120 for If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system more information.
Page 33: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Child Restraint Systems ..... . . 2-41 Head Restraints ........2-2 Where to Put the Restraint .
Page 34: Head Restraints
Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 35: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the Push down on the head restraint after the button is control forward or rearward.
Page 36: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar Massaging Lumbar The power lumbar On vehicles with this controls are located on feature, the switch is the outboard side of the located on the outboard front seats. side of the front seats behind the lumbar switch. Press the front or rear of the lumbar control to increase Press the switch to turn the massaging lumbar feature or decrease support.
Page 37 Heated and Ventilated Seats Press each button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display indicating which feature is on. On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the There are three temperature settings for each feature. ignition must be on to use the feature.
Page 38 Memory Seat, Mirrors and To save positions in memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback Steering Wheel recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the steering wheel to a comfortable position. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound through the driver side front speaker to let you know that the position has been stored.
Page 39 If you use the RKE transmitter to enter the vehicle and Easy Exit Recall the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic seat The control for this feature is located on the driver door and mirror movement will occur. See MEMORY SEAT panel between buttons 1 and 2.
Page 40: Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING: The seats have power reclining seatbacks. Use the vertical power seat Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in control located on the motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, outboard side of the seat. the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
Page 41: Center Seat
Center Seat The vehicle may have a front center seat. This seat can be converted to a storage area by lowering the Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is seatback. See Center Flex Storage Unit on page 3 56. moving.
Page 42: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Press a button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display to show which feature is on. Each feature has three temperature settings indicated Heated Seats by three lights next to the buttons. The highest setting Your vehicle may have heated rear seats.
Page 43: Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door The rear lumbar support controls are located on Your vehicle has a pass through door that provides the rear doors in front of access to the trunk from the rear seats. See Rear Seat the heated seat buttons. Pass Through Door under Trunk on page 3 12.
Page 44: Safety Belts
Safety Belts WARNING: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, This section of the manual describes how to use safety inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, belts properly. It also describes some things not to do people riding in these areas are more likely to with safety belts.
Page 45: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have it goes.
Page 46 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-14 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 47 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2-15...
Page 48: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Page 49: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This section is only for people of adult size. A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a Be aware that there are special things to know about crash even one that is not your fault...
Page 50 In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Page 51 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 52 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 53 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 54 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 55 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 56 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 57 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 58: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 2 32 for more information. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.
Page 59 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position.
Page 60 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front driver and right front passenger seating positions. outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt safety belt assembly.
Page 61 Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the rear side of the seatback.
Page 62 WARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 63: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described earlier in this section.
Page 64: Lap Belt
Lap Belt This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 26. The vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Page 65: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you Older Children should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 66 The manufacturer's instructions that come with the Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can until the child passes the below fit test: provide.
Page 67 WARNING: Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2-35...
Page 68 WARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 69: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its infants and all other children. Neither the distance airbag system is designed for them.
Page 70 WARNING: Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms.
Page 71 WARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 72 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? WARNING: A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during Selection of a particular restraint should take into a crash, infants need complete support.
Page 73: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems WARNING: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint A young child's hip bones are still so small that with the seating surface against the back of the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain the infant. low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 74 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
Page 75 Securing the Child Within the Child When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be Restraint on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy WARNING: from the manufacturer.
Page 76: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint WARNING: According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seating position.
Page 77: Lower Anchors And Tethers
Lower Anchors and Tethers for WARNING: Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during A child in a child restraint in the center front seat driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make can be badly injured or killed by the frontal installation of a child restraint easier.
Page 78: Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the position that will accommodate a child restraint with vehicle.
Page 79 Some child restraints that have top tethers are designed To assist you in locating for use with or without the top tether being attached. the lower anchors, each Others require the top tether always to be attached. seating position with lower In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child anchors has two labels, restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
Page 80: Latch System
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they The top tether anchors are located under the covers on are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See the rear seatback filler panel. Pull open the cover to Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 44 for additional access the anchors.
Page 81 Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub WARNING: against the vehicle s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. Do not attach more than one child restraint to a Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt single anchor.
Page 82 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that If the position you are the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the using has a fixed or top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. adjustable headrest or Refer to the child restraint instructions and the head restraint and you are following steps: using a dual tether, route...
Page 83: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child Seat Position restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating Secure the child in the child restraint when and position, study the instructions that came with the child...
Page 84 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
Page 85: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 45 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 86: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the WARNING: Right Front Seat Position This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to seriously injured or killed if the right front Put the Restraint on page 2 44.
Page 87 If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions page 2 45 for how and where to install the child that came with the child restraint.
Page 88 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
Page 89 If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on page 2 68 for more information.
Page 90: Airbag System
Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on The vehicle has the following airbags: the instrument panel for the right front passenger. A frontal airbag for the driver. With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest A frontal airbag for the right front passenger.
Page 91 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: WARNING: WARNING: Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be You can be severely injured or killed in a crash seriously injured or killed.
Page 92 There is an airbag WARNING: readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 93: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 2-61...
Page 94 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and If the vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks front passenger, and second row outboard passengers, closest to the door.
Page 95: When Should An Airbag Inflate
When Should an Airbag Inflate? WARNING: Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right If something is between an occupant and an front passenger's head and chest.
Page 96 Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish For example: between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment.
Page 97: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are Frontal airbag modules are located inside the not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side with seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the vehicle that is struck.
Page 98: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
What Will You See After an Airbag WARNING: Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact When an airbag inflates, there may be dust airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that in the air. This dust could cause breathing some people may not even realize an airbag inflated.
Page 99 In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, WARNING: windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an have also damaged important functions in the airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and...
Page 100: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and right front passenger position. The passenger airbag the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger status indicator will be visible on the overhead console sensing system.
Page 101 A label on the sun visor says, Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the WARNING: (Continued) rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. always move the front passenger seat as far back WARNING: as it will go.
Page 102 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted WARNING: side impact airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are off. See Passenger If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 49.
Page 103 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the Restraint vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, If a child restraint has been installed and the on to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not indicator is lit:...
Page 104 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front Adult-Size Occupant passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2.
Page 105: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Additional Factors Affecting System Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Operation Vehicle Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps There are parts of the airbag system in several places the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger around the vehicle.
Page 106: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your installed under or on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger Airbag-Equipped Vehicle sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the passenger sensing system from properly turning the vehicle that could keep the airbags from off the passenger airbag(s).
Page 107: Restraint System Check
Airbags Restraint System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled Checking the Restraint Systems maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light Safety Belts on page 4 48 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 108: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a Crash After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during WARNING: any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 109: Features And Controls
Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ..........3-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle .
Page 110 Section 3 Features and Controls Object Detection Systems ..... . . 3-40 Storage Areas ........3-55 Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist Glove Box .
Page 111: Keys
Keys WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 112: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and work up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. RSS-210/211 of Industry Canada.
Page 113 (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. If enabled (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred. the horn sounds three times.
Page 114: Battery Replacement
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed.
Page 115: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless The remote vehicle starting feature allows you to Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 4 for start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It also additional information.
Page 116: Remote Start Ready
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert Once two remote starts or a single start with a time and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. extension have been used, the vehicle must be started with the ignition key before you can use the remote start If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut feature again.
Page 117: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks WARNING: (Continued) Door Locks Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop WARNING: your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving Because the vehicle has the theft-deterrent system, you...
Page 118: Central Door Unlocking System
Central Door Unlocking System If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is not in P (Park), have the person use the manual lock knob or The vehicle has a central door unlocking mode. power door lock switch. When the door is closed again, When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can be it will not lock automatically.
Page 119: Lockout Protection
To assist in finding the lock, the vehicle has the To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: following: 1. Unlock the door using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock.
Page 120: Trunk
Trunk Remote Trunk Release (Remote Trunk Release): The remote trunk release button is located to the left of the steering WARNING: wheel next to the instrument panel brightness control. Press the button to open the trunk. The vehicle must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the valet lockout switch Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven must be off to use this button.
Page 121: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. Rear Seat Pass Through The vehicle has a small door in the rear seat.
Page 122: Windows
Windows WARNING: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 123: Power Windows
Power Windows The power window switches are located on the driver door. WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 124 Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti Pinch Override Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the WARNING: switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate If express override is activated, the window will the express feature.
Page 125: Programming The Power Windows
Programming the Power Windows Window Lockout If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button disconnected, or is not working, you will need to is located on the driver door near the window switches. reprogram each front power window for the express-up Press the right side of the button to disable the rear feature to work.
Page 126: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Rear Power Sunshade Theft-Deterrent Systems If your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helps to Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. reduce the amount of heat and light entering the rear This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they window.
Page 127: Content Theft-Deterrent
Content Theft-Deterrent (On): Press this side of the button to turn the lockout feature on. When the lockout feature is turned on, The security light is the trunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless entry transmitter or the trunk release button located near the located on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 128: Testing The Alarm
Testing the Alarm The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It arms 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then only if you use a power door lock with the door open or get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
Page 129: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer
® ® PASS-Key III+ Electronic When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from Immobilizer starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 20 number of electrical key codes.
Page 130: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service Starting and Operating Your ® PASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank that is cut Vehicle exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. To program the new key: New Vehicle Break-In 1.
Page 131: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break The ignition switch has four different positions: the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand.
Page 132: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) C (ON/RUN): This position is where the key returns to after the vehicle is started. This position displays some These vehicle accessories can be used for up to of the warning and indicator lights. 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off: The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the Audio System ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine...
Page 133: Starting Procedure
Starting Procedure 2. If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. turn the ignition to START. When the engine Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the starts, let go of the key.
Page 134: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater WARNING: The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F ( 18°C). Vehicles Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at cause an electrical shock.
Page 135: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation WARNING: The automatic transmission may have a shift lever located either on the steering column or on the console between the seats. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 136 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is transmission. The repairs would not be covered by moving forward could damage the transmission.
Page 137: Performance Shifting
D (Drive) can be used for towing. You may want to shift 1 (First): This position reduces vehicle speed even the transmission to 3 (Third) or, if necessary, to a lower more than 2 (Second) without using the brakes. You can gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Page 138: Parking Brake
Parking Brake A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greater than The parking brake pedal 5 mph (8 km/h). The brake light will come on and stay is located to the left of the on until the parking brake is released.
Page 139: Shifting Into Park
Shifting Into Park 3. With your foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 3 30 for more information. WARNING: 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the the vehicle is in P (Park).
Page 140: Shifting Out Of Park
Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To find out how, see Shifting Into Running Park in this section. If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be WARNING: pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park).
Page 141: Parking Over Things That Burn
Console Shift 3. Shift out of the P (Park) position to the N (Neutral) position. If the console shift cannot be moved out of P (Park) 4. Move the column shift to the desired gear. 1. Apply the regular brakes. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), 2.
Page 142: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust WARNING: (Continued) WARNING: The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) There are holes or openings in the vehicle which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO body from damage or after-market can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Page 143: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Running the Vehicle While Parked WARNING: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not WARNING: fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 144: Mirrors
Compass Mirrors Compass Operation Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror AUTO 3 Press , depending on the vehicle, to The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview turn the compass on or off. mirror with a compass display. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, after The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light a few seconds, the mirror will display the compass...
Page 145: Compass Variance
Compass Variance 3. Once the zone number displays, press AUTO 3 repeatedly until the correct zone The compass is set to zone eight. If you do not live number displays. Stop pressing the button and the in zone eight or drive out of the area, the compass mirror will return to normal operation.
Page 146: Mirror Adjustment
Mirror Adjustment Turn Signal Indicator (If Equipped) 1. Press (C) to unfold the mirrors out to the driving The vehicle may have a turn signal indicator lamp that position. is built into the mirror. The turn signal lamp flashes with the use of the vehicle's turn signal and hazard flashers.
Page 147: Park Tilt Mirrors
Park Tilt Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it is capable of performing the park tilt mirror feature. This WARNING: feature allows the driver and passenger side mirror to tilt to a factory programmed position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Page 148: Object Detection Systems
Object Detection Systems WARNING: Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist (UFRPA) system does not replace driver vision. For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking It cannot detect: Assist (UFRPA) system, it operates at speeds less than objects that are below the bumper, underneath 8 km/h (5mph), and assists the driver with parking and the vehicle, or if they are too close or far from...
Page 149: How The System Works
How the System Works UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The system does not work at a forward or reverse speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To be detected, objects must be at least 25.4 cm (10 in.) off the ground and below hood or trunk level.
Page 150 Moving Forward Backing When the vehicle is started, the front display will briefly Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) comes on illuminate to let you know the system is working. automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). The rear display will then briefly illuminate The following describes what will occur with the front to let you know the system is working.
Page 151: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)
When the System Does Not Seem to Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Work Properly The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary system.
Page 152 SBZA display, check the outside and rearview mirrors, The SBZA detection zones do not change if the vehicle look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and is towing a trailer. So be extra careful when changing use the turn signal. lanes while towing a trailer.
Page 153 SBZA can be disabled through the Driver Information The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is page 4 61 for more information. If the SBZA is disabled extending out to either side of the vehicle.
Page 154: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM: If this message appears, both SBZA displays will remain on The vehicle may have a Lane Departure Warning indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system. (LDW) system. Read this entire section before using If these displays remain on after continued driving, the the system.
Page 155 How the System Works WARNING: (Continued) LDW uses a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings. LDW will indicate the system is working whenever it detects either the left or right lane marking. So if (Lane Departure Warning): To turn LDW on you depart on the side of the lane that LDW is not and off, press the LDW control, located by the exterior...
Page 156 This symbol will change to amber and flash and three LDW Error Message beeps will sound if you cross a detected lane marking SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM: This without using the turn signal. message may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW is If the LDW symbol does not appear, LDW is not not working properly.
Page 157: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, Operation (With Three Round LED) it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming.
Page 158 Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting.
Page 159 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold If these instructions do not work, the garage door the Universal Home Remote button that will be opener is probably a Fixed Code unit. Follow the used to control the garage door until the garage Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code door moves.
Page 160 To program up to three devices: The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to...
Page 161 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: When a switch is in the up position, write Left. When a switch is in the down position, write Right. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write Middle.
Page 162 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
Page 163: Storage Areas
Reprogramming Universal Home Storage Areas Remote Buttons Glove Box Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Lift up the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons Cupholders...
Page 164: Front Storage Area
Front Storage Area Center Flex Storage Unit To access the front storage area, push down and then This vehicle may have a center flex storage unit that release. Push up and forward to remove. includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage compartment.
Page 165: Floor Mats
Floor Mats Sunroof The driver's side floor mat is held in place by two hooks. The vehicle may have a power sunroof. Remove the floor mat by pulling up on the rear of the The switches that operate mat to disconnect it from the hooks. the sunroof are located on the overhead console.
Page 166 Express Open: The express open feature will operate Close: To close the sunroof, operate the controls from the closed or partially open position. To express according to one of the following: open the power sunroof, fully press the driver side From the open position, press and hold the driver switch rearward once.
Page 167: Instrument Panel
Section 4 Instrument Panel Parade Dimming ....... 4-31 Instrument Panel Overview ......4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers .
Page 168 Section 4 Instrument Panel Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Driver Information Center (DIC) ....4-61 Light ......... 4-52 DIC Operation and Displays .
Page 169: Instrument Panel Overview
Tilt Wheel Instrument Panel Overview This feature allows the position of the steering wheel to Hazard Warning Flashers be adjusted. (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button The adjustment lever is located on the instrument panel, to make the front and located on the left side of rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Page 170: Power Tilt Wheel And Telescopic Steering
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Heated Steering Wheel Steering Column The vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. If the vehicle has this The button for this feature feature, the power tilt and is located on the steering wheel. telescope wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column.
Page 171: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. For vehicles with the side blind zone alert system, an arrow in the outside mirror flashes when the turn signal is used.
Page 172: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Turn Signal On Chime System If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime sounds and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile as a entire section before using it.
Page 173 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to WARNING: (Continued) use this equipment. The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system provides an not provide you with enough time to avoid a audible and visual alert if you approach a vehicle too collision.
Page 174 To enable or disable FCA, press the Adaptive Cruise WARNING: Control button. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 14. FCA is enabled when the green light on the button is lit. When FCA is enabled, the Adaptive Cruise FCA is disabled when the indicator light is amber. Control switch is on.
Page 175 The alert symbol will flash when: WARNING: (Continued) Your vehicle is approaching another vehicle too quickly. when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Your vehicle is following a vehicle ahead of you Keep your radar clean. See Cleaning the much too closely.
Page 176: Flash-To-Pass
Windshield Wipers Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on the The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of Driver Information Center (DIC). They are CLEAN the steering column. RADAR, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and SERVICE Turn the band with the wiper symbol on it to control the RADAR CRUISE.
Page 177: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer WARNING: WARNING: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not In freezing weather, do not use your washer until use the cruise control on winding roads or in the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer heavy traffic.
Page 178 Setting Cruise Control (On): Turns on the cruise control system. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. WARNING: SET (Set): Press to set the speed. (Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control. If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set,...
Page 179 The vehicle returns to and stays at the preset speed. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise If you press and hold the +RES button, the vehicle Control speed increases until the button is released or the There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed while brake is applied.
Page 180: Adaptive Cruise Control
shift to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhill This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. slope, you might not want to attempt to use the cruise Operation is subject to the following two conditions: control feature. 1.
Page 181 WARNING: WARNING: (Continued) Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to braking or bring the vehicle to a complete slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicles, when you are driving in conditions where pedestrians or animals.
Page 182 GAP (Decrease Following Distance): Press to decrease the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. ACC will not work if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. Engaging ACC With the Set Button WARNING: If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control switch on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want The ACCs are located on the steering wheel.
Page 183 Once ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if Increasing Set Speed While Using ACC it detects a vehicle ahead is too close or moving slower There are two ways to increase the set speed: than your vehicle. Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed.
Page 184 Decreasing Set Speed While Using ACC Press the plus button to increase the distance or the minus button to decrease the distance. The first button Press the SET button until you reach the lower speed press shows the current follow distance setting on desired, then release it.
Page 185 A temporary condition prohibits ACC from Alerting the Driver operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages on The ACC alert symbol is page 4 66 for more information. located on the display at A malfunction is detected in the system. See DIC the top of the instrument Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more panel to the right of the...
Page 186 Approaching and Following a Vehicle WARNING: The vehicle ahead symbol is located on the top of the instrument panel to When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is the right of the driver. blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead.
Page 187 Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects Low-Speed Deactivation If your vehicle speed falls below 32 km/h (20 mph) while following a vehicle ahead, ACC will begin to disengage. WARNING: The Driver Alert symbol will flash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since ACC will not slow the vehicle to a stop.
Page 188 Curves in the Road WARNING: Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle.
Page 189 Highway Exit Ramps WARNING: Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before entering a highway exit ramp.
Page 190 Using ACC on Hills and When Towing a Disengaging ACC Trailer To turn off the system, apply the brake pedal, press the cancel button, or press the ACC button. Erasing Set Speed Memory Press the ACC button or turn the ignition off. Other Messages There are three additional messages that may appear on the DIC.
Page 191: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the The exterior lamps following: control is located on the Parking Lamps instrument panel to the Instrument Panel Lights left of the steering wheel. IntelliBeam ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Instrument Panel Lights It controls the following systems:...
Page 192 IntelliBeam Intelligent High-Beam Driving with IntelliBeam Headlamp Control System IntelliBeam only activates the high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the automatic control of IntelliBeam, until any of the IntelliBeam is an enhancement to the vehicle's following situations occur:...
Page 193 The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting You might need to manually disable or cancel the except AUTO. high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist. When this occurs, IntelliBeam is disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position.
Page 194: Wiper Activated Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps Cleaning the IntelliBeam Light Sensor The light sensor is located This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps on the inside of the after the windshield wipers are turned on and have vehicle in front of the completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes.
Page 195: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) When automatic lighting is on and it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the DRL takes Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 196: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The fog lamps button is on the exterior lamps control to If the exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior the left of the steering column. lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF and a door has been opened.
Page 197: Courtesy Lamps
Courtesy Lamps Parade Dimming The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or in the ignition and the headlamps are on.
Page 198: Footwell Lamps
Footwell Lamps If the battery continues to discharge, even with the engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electrical For vehicles with footwell lamps, they are located under loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs, the instrument panel and at the rear of the front seats. the rear window defogger may take slightly longer to These lamps provide soft light to the front and rear floor clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warm...
Page 199: Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is This feature is designed to protect your vehicle's battery because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is glove box lamp, or the garage door opener.
Page 200: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.
Page 201: Ashtray(S)
Ashtray(s) Analog Clock Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are The analog clock is located on the instrument panel put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking above the radio. The clock is not connected with any materials could ignite them and possibly damage other vehicle system and runs by itself.
Page 202: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with Rear Climate Control A. Fan Control F. Outside Air or AUX B. Display G.
Page 203: Automatic Operation
Automatic Operation Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield. For more AUTO (Automatic Fan): When this position is information on the solar sensor, see Sensors later selected on the fan control, the system adjusts the fan in this section.
Page 204: Manual Operation
Manual Operation Select one of the following: AUTO: Turns on the automatic delivery mode (Off): Turns the entire climate control system off. operation. Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor. The airflow direction and temperature can be F (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 205 ? (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation (Defrost): This mode clears the windshield of fog mode on or off. An indicator light below the button or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield comes on to show that this mode is on. This mode and side window outlets.
Page 206: Rear Window Defogger
Sensors If the PASS button is pressed to turn the passenger temperature setting off, the driver's temperature knob will control the temperature for the entire vehicle. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. <...
Page 207: Outlet Adjustment
The climate control system uses the information There is also an interior from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting temperature sensor by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and located next to the the air delivery mode. The system may also supply steering wheel that cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
Page 208: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System AUX (Auxiliary): Press the AUX button located on the front climate control panel to turn the rear For vehicles with a rear climate control system, the rear climate control system on or off. When turned on the seat passengers can adjust the direction of the airflow, rear system operates in automatic mode and the fan speed and temperature for the rear seating area.
Page 209: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter If in auto fan mode, pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and places the system in The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the manual mode. If in auto mode, pressing the down arrow pollen from the air entering the vehicle.
Page 210 To access the passenger compartment air filter: 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on 1. Use a tool to remove the cover. If the vehicle has the inboard side of the air filter compartment to tabs that allow the cover to be unlatched with your carefully pry the pin out.
Page 211: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions.
Page 212: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar 4-46 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 213 Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the speed in both miles This gauge indicates per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). the engine speed in See MPH (km) under DIC Operation and Displays on revolutions per page 4 61 for more information. minute (rpm).
Page 214: Safety Belt Reminders
Safety Belt Reminders Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical system for Safety Belt Reminder Light possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several there is an electrical problem. The system check seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.
Page 215: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator WARNING: The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 68 for important safety information. The overhead console If the airbag readiness light stays on after the has a passenger airbag status indicator. vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly.
Page 216: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front This light comes on briefly passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inflate). when the ignition key is turned to START, but the If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger...
Page 217: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully. parts.
Page 218: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Warning Light For vehicles with the This warning light comes Antilock Brake System on briefly while starting (ABS), this light comes on the engine. briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 219: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
® StabiliTrak Indicator Light Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light For vehicles with the For vehicles with the ® StabiliTrak system, this lane departure warning light comes on briefly system, this light briefly while starting the engine. comes on green while starting the vehicle.
Page 220: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Warning Light This gauge shows the engine coolant The engine coolant temperature. temperature warning light comes on when the engine is very hot. This light also comes on briefly when the vehicle is started.
Page 221: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady For vehicles with a tire This indicates that there may be a problem with the pressure monitoring Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for system, this light comes about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder on briefly when the engine of the ignition cycle.
Page 222 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while two ways: the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected.
Page 223 Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Light On Steady: An emission control system Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling Diagnosis and service might be required.
Page 224: Maintenance Schedule
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running,...
Page 225: Security Light
Lights On Reminder If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle This light comes on could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. whenever the parking lamps are on.
Page 226: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. This light comes on when If the fuel supply gets low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW the high-beam headlamps message appears in the Driver Information Center are in use.
Page 227: Driver Information Center (Dic)
DIC Operation and Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the Center (DIC) has different status of many of your vehicle's systems. The DIC displays which can be is also used to display warning/status messages. accessed by pressing the All messages will appear in the DIC display located at DIC buttons located on...
Page 228 FUEL RANGE Set/Reset : Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages This display shows the approximate number of and clear them from the DIC display. remaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) you can drive without refilling the fuel tank.
Page 229: Battery Voltage
INST (Instantaneous) ECONOMY (IFE) AVERAGE SPEED This display shows the current fuel economy in either This display shows the average speed of the vehicle liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per gallon (mpg).
Page 230: Parking Assist
Vehicle Information Display Menu Items UNITS This display allows you to select between English or (Vehicle Information): The following display menu Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press items can be displayed by pressing the vehicle the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or information button: METRIC units.
Page 231: Speed Alert
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) consistently occurs, see your dealer for service. system, this display allows the system to be turned on SPEED LIMIT: XXX MPH or off.
Page 232: Dic Warnings And Messages
RELEARN REMOTE KEY Blank Display This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry This display shows no information. (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will DIC Warnings and Messages erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters. These messages appear if there is a problem detected To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: in one of your vehicle's systems.
Page 233: Battery Saver Active
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON When you reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message by clearing it from the display, you still must This message displays when the automatic headlamps reset the engine oil life system separately. For more are turned on. See Exterior Lamps on page 4 25 for information on resetting the engine oil life system, see more information.
Page 234 CLEAN RADAR DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise This symbol appears with Control (ACC) system and the Forward Collision this message. Alert (FCA) system are disabled because the radar is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your path. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray.
Page 235: Engine Power Reduced
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine has overheated. Immediately look for a safe place to pull Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is your vehicle over and turn the engine off right away to overheating, severe engine damage may occur.
Page 236: Fuel Level Low
FOLLOWING GAP FUEL LEVEL LOW This symbol appears with this message. This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. A single chime this message displays to show the follow distance that sounds when this message is displayed.
Page 237 ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED This message displays when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise driving accordingly. Control (ACC) is engaged and you are pressing the accelerator pedal enough to disable ACC automatic LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM braking.
Page 238 PASSENGER DOOR OPEN A multiple chime sounds when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 6 15 for more This symbol appears with information. this message. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed.
Page 239 REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays while you are matching a This message displays when there is a problem with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your vehicle.
Page 240: Service Brake System
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST SERVICE PARKING ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear brake system. The brake system warning light and Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, this message displays the antilock brake system warning light may also be if there is a problem with the UFRPA system.
Page 241: Service Tire Monitor System
SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) SYSTEM This message displays when the magnetic ride control or automatic leveling control system is not operating If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. system and this message displays, both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM...
Page 242: Service Transmission
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message is If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust system, this message displays when the SBZA system your driving accordingly.
Page 243: Theft Attempted
SPEED LIMIT XXX MPH (km/h) STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays when the Speed Alert has been turned on through the DIC Information Menu and This message displays when your vehicle's throttle the vehicle is at or above the speed limit. See DIC system is not functioning properly.
Page 244: Trunk Open
TIGHTEN GAS CAP TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the fuel cap has not been Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to ensure that it is transmission fluid is overheating and the on and tightened properly.
Page 245: Dic Vehicle Customization
TURN SIGNAL ON DIC Vehicle Customization This message displays as a reminder to turn off the Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about you to program certain features to one preferred setting. 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on.
Page 246 To change customization preferences, use the following DISPLAY LANGUAGE procedure. This feature allows you to select the language in which Entering the Feature Settings Menu the DIC messages will appear. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display.
Page 247 AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle's This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn doors will automatically lock. See Programmable off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows Automatic Door Locks on page 3 10 for more you to select which doors and when the doors will information.
Page 248: Remote Door Lock
REMOTE DOOR LOCK To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. This feature allows you to select the type of feedback REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 249: Exit Lighting
DELAY DOOR LOCK EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not the This feature allows you to select the amount of time you locking of the vehicle's doors will be delayed. When want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark locking the doors with the power door lock switch and enough outside.
Page 250: Approach Lighting
APPROACH LIGHTING CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select whether or not to have This feature allows you to select the volume level of the the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods chime. after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 251 PARK TILT MIRRORS EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Page 252 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. SEAT/TELESCOPE: The driver's seat and the steering The current setting will remain. column telescope feature will recall. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the TILT/TELESCOPE: The steering wheel tilt and steering desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 253: Factory Settings
ON: The driver's seat and outside mirrors will Press the customization button until REMOTE START automatically move to the stored driving position when appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 254: Audio System(S)
Exiting the Feature Settings Menu Audio System(s) The feature settings menu will be exited when any of Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the the following occurs: following pages to become familiar with its features. The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN.
Page 255: Setting The Clock
Enabling/Disabling the Digital Radio Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any equipment. Clock Adding audio or communication equipment could For the Single CD Player interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. To turn the radio clock display on or off: Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and 1.
Page 256 The radio clock and analog clock are not synchronized. 5. Press the pushbutton located under the Occasionally you might need to set the digital radio currently displayed status of either ON or OFF. clock using the procedure below to synchronize both The ON display indicates the radio clock display is clocks.
Page 257 Setting the Time and Date For a Six-Disc CD Player This type of radio has a MENU button for setting the For the Single CD Player time and date. To set the time and date: This type of radio has a button for setting the time 1.
Page 258 Changing the Time and Date Default For the Six-Disc CD Player Setting To change the time and date default setting: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour For the Single CD Player to 24 hour or the date default setting from To change the time and date default setting: month/day/year to day/month/year, by pressing the MENU button.
Page 259: Radio(S) (Mp3)
Radio(s) (MP3) Playing the Radio (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radios with SCV automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise while driving. That way, the volume level should sound about the same while driving.
Page 260: Finding A Station
® ® Finding a Station AudioPilot : If the vehicle has the Bose audio system, it has AudioPilot noise compensation BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM . technology. The selection displays. To use AudioPilot: (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. 1.
Page 261 Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites pages: Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park).
Page 262 To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle For the Bose amplified radio, perform the following position, press the pushbutton positioned under the steps to setup the equalization settings: BASS, MID, or TREB label for more than two seconds. 1.
Page 263 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Press the pushbutton located under the DSP label until the control labels display. Continue by pressing the BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or desired button below the control labels on the display. fade, press the knob until the speaker control labels For more information on the control label displays, see display.
Page 264 Finding a Category (CAT) Station Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category: CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to find XM 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio stations while the radio is in the XM mode. To find setup menu.
Page 265: Radio Message
Radio Message Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Locked: This message displays when the Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Page 266: Care Of The Cd Player
Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral LOAD : Press to load CDs into the CD player. detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it.
Page 267 © ¨ RDM (Random) (Radio with Six-Disc CD Player): SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of With the random setting, CD tracks can be played in the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. random, rather than sequential order, on one CD or all Press the right arrow to go to the next track.
Page 268 CD Messages BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future DISC ERROR: If this message displays and/or the CD listening. ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons: CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when The radio system does not support the playlist listening to the radio.
Page 269: Using The Auxiliary Input Jack
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again and The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the system begins playing audio from the connected the lower right side of the faceplate.
Page 270 Minimize the length of the file, folder or playlist MP3/WMA Format names. Long file, folder, or playlist names, or a If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal combination of a large number of files and folders, computer: or playlists can cause the player to be unable to play up to the maximum number of files, folders, Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded on a...
Page 271 Root Directory Order of Play The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is treated as a Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW play in the folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, following order: the directory displays as F1 ROOT. All files contained Play begins from the first track in the first playlist directly under the root directory are accessed prior to and continues sequentially through all tracks in...
Page 272 File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA The song name that displays is the song name that Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into the slot (Single is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not CD Player), or press the load button and wait for the present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file message to insert disc (Six-Disc CD Player), label side name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the...
Page 273 2. Press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM (Previous Folder): Press the pushbutton label until Randomize All Discs displays to play positioned under the Folder tab to go to the first track in songs from all CDs loaded in a six-disc CD player the previous folder.
Page 274: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages To change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort By XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, label. From the sort screen, push one of the buttons or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, below the album button.
Page 275 Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this have previously been in another vehicle. For security station was one of the presets, choose another station purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between for that preset button.
Page 276: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system, sound For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the comes through the vehicle's front audio system separate Navigation System manual. speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the ®...
Page 277: Pairing A Phone
Pairing Pairing a Phone A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system in vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected responds with Ready followed by a tone. to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell 2.
Page 278: Storing Name Tags
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2.
Page 279 Using the Store Command 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds The store command allows a phone number to be with About to store <name tag>. Does that stored without entering the digits individually. sound OK? .
Page 280: Deleting Name Tags
3. Say the first digit to be stored. The system will Using the Directory Command repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. The directory command lists all of the name tags stored Continue entering digits until the number to be by the system.
Page 281: Making A Call
Making a Call 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system responds with Would you like to delete, Calls can be made using the following commands: <name tag>? Please say yes or no . Dial If the name tag is correct, say Yes to delete the name tag.
Page 282 Using the Digit Dial Command 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with OK, calling, <name tag> and responds with Ready followed by a tone.
Page 283 Receiving a Call Three Way Calling When an incoming call is received, the audio system Three Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 284: Bluetooth System
To Mute a call To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System 1. Press . The system responds with Ready The cellular phone must be paired and connected with followed by a tone. the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. 2.
Page 285 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call Tones 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used 2.
Page 286: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Clearing the System Audio Steering Wheel Controls Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Vehicles with audio Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This steering wheel controls includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and could differ depending phone pairing information.
Page 287: Radio Reception
SRCE (Source): Press to switch between the radio (AM, FM, XM), CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. especially at night. The longer range can cause station For vehicles with the navigation system, press and hold frequencies to interfere with each other.
Page 288: Backglass Antenna
Cellular Phone Usage Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window Cellular phone usage may cause interference antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 289: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ..5-2 Driving at Night ....... . 5-11 Defensive Driving .
Page 290: Your Driving, The Road, And The Vehicle
Drunk Driving Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle WARNING: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Defensive driving means always expect the Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and unexpected. The first step in driving defensively is to judgment can be affected by even a small amount wear your safety belt See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 12.
Page 291: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 51. psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
Page 292: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic If there is a problem with following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary ABS, this warning light braking. That means better braking and longer stays on. See Antilock brake life. Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being page 4 52.
Page 293: Using Abs
Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assist...
Page 294: Traction Control System (Tcs)
system works the front brakes and reduces engine The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be power (by closing the throttle and managing engine displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and the spark) to limit wheel spin. Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning light ®...
Page 295: Magnetic Ride Control
Adding non dealer/non retailer accessories can affect To turn the system off or the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and on, press and release this Modifications on page 6 3 for more information. button located in front of the shift lever. Magnetic Ride Control The vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control that automatically adjusts the ride of the vehicle.
Page 296: Steering
Steering Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to Power Steering accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops Steering in Emergencies or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort.
Page 297: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 298: Passing
Passing Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by Look down the road, to the sides, and to not overdriving those conditions.
Page 299: Driving At Night
Slow down and keep more space between you and It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces other vehicles because headlamps can only light because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle up so much road ahead. control more limited. Watch for animals.
Page 300: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and your vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid going fast enough.
Page 301: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings it serviced by your dealer before departing. while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Page 302: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING: Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Page 303: Winter Driving
Winter Driving The Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5 6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads, Driving on Snow or Ice but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. When driving through deep snow, turn off Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the the traction control system to help maintain vehicle tires and the road, creating less traction or grip.
Page 304 Blizzard Conditions WARNING: (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Service on page 8 7. To get help Open a window about 5 cm (two inches) on and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air.
Page 305: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to WARNING: keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal can explode, and you or others could be injured.
Page 306: Loading The Vehicle
Loading the Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory installed options.
Page 307 The Tire and Loading Information label also Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit shows the tire size of the original equipment Locate the statement The combined weight tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation of occupants and cargo should never exceed pressures (D).
Page 308 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 calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 309 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Weight for Weight for (453 kg) (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant 750 lbs 1,000 lbs Weight @ 150 lbs Weight @ 200 lbs (340 kg)
Page 310 positions. The combined weight of the driver, If your vehicle is a Professional Vehicle, the passengers, and cargo should never exceed vehicle specific Certification label is provided by your vehicle's capacity weight. the final stage manufacturer. The coach builder should be consulted if the final stage Certification Label manufacturer's label is not present.
Page 311 Automatic Level Control Overloading the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by the This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle. as the load changes. It is automatic, you do not If you put things inside your vehicle, like need to adjust anything.
Page 312: Towing
Towing Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Towing Your Vehicle Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if recommendations.
Page 313: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing The vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow the If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the 1.
Page 314: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer the vehicle. The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with The Cadillac Professional Vehicle cannot tow a trailer. the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, read the information...
Page 315: Pulling A Trailer
Do not tow a trailer when the outside temperature Pulling A Trailer is above 100°F (38°C). Here are some important points: If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) There are many different laws, including speed system and it doesn't seem to be working properly limit restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Page 316: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices.
Page 317: Safety Chains
Hitches Safety Chains It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Always attach chains between the vehicle and the Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the a few reasons why the right hitch is needed. Here are trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the some rules to follow: road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 318: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. experience. Get to know the rig before setting out for Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much the open road.
Page 319: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills The arrows on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, WARNING: the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers the vehicle is turning, changing lanes or stopping. Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument attached can be dangerous.
Page 320: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Leaving After Parking on a Hill Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating start the engine, on page 6 29. shift into a gear, and Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing release the parking brake.
Page 321: Service And Appearance Care
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Service ..........6-3 Accessories and Modifications .
Page 322 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Finish Care ........6-101 Tire Chains .
Page 323: Service
Accessories and Modifications Service When non dealer/non retailer accessories are added For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, and supported service people.
Page 324: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California WARNING: to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain You can be injured and the vehicle could be and/or emit these chemicals.
Page 325: Adding Equipment To The Outside
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 73. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7 13.
Page 326: Gasoline Specifications
Otherwise, you could damage the engine. If heavy See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 55. If this knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis. 87 octane or higher, the engine needs service. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the Gasoline Specifications...
Page 327: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Also, your dealer has additives that will help correct and (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline prevent most deposit related problems. whether the fuel contains MMT. We recommend against the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available...
Page 328: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling.
Page 329 While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. WARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 330 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The WARNING: diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
Page 331: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING: (Continued) WARNING: Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Never fill a portable fuel container while it is Contact should be maintained until the filling in the vehicle.
Page 332: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under WARNING: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and WARNING: start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could An electric fan under the hood can start up and be burned.
Page 333: Hood Release
Hood Release To lift the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever, located near the center of the hood.
Page 334: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 6-14 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 335: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 106. B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting Checking Engine Oil on page 6 40. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Adding It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on fuel fill.
Page 336: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil.
Page 337: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils meeting these requirements should have Look for three things: the starburst symbol on GM4718M the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has This vehicle's engine requires a special oil been certified by the meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Page 338: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, Flushes the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 339: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter After the oil has been changed, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message must be reset: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 14 for 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. 2.
Page 340 To inspect or replace the filter: To reinstall the cover: 1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges and align the two screws.
Page 341: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission. Too much can mean that some of the When to Check and Change Automatic fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little Transmission Fluid fluid could cause the transmission to overheat.
Page 342: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Locate the transmission fluid cap which is located 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine next to the radiator hose and below the engine running.
Page 343 How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 344: Cooling System
Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 6-24 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 345 A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap WARNING: (Continued) B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans WARNING: Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
Page 346: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with needs to be added. This mixture: ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Gives freezing protection down to 34°F ( 37°C), to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles outside temperature.
Page 347: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. WARNING: Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 348 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. WARNING: If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Keep turning the cap and remove it. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling 3.
Page 349: Engine Overheating
Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. ® If coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating.
Page 350 If Steam Is Coming From The Engine You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. Compartment See Roadside Service on page 8 7. If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle WARNING: is parked on a level surface.
Page 351: Engine Compartment
If No Steam Is Coming From The If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer Engine Compartment displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam vehicle distance from the car in front of you.
Page 352: Overheated Engine Protection
Overheated Engine Protection Power Steering Fluid Operating Mode The power steering fluid reservoir is located next to If an overheated engine condition exists and the the underhood fuse block message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE on the passenger side of is displayed, an overheat protection mode which the vehicle.
Page 353: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use To check the power steering fluid: To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9. 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment Always use the proper fluid.
Page 354: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will follow the manufacturer's instructions for be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) adding water. when the fluid is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information.
Page 355: Brakes
Brakes Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are Brake Fluid worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as The brake master cylinder necessary, only when work is done on the brake reservoir is filled with DOT...
Page 356 What to Add Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed brake hydraulic system parts. For example, container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such page 7 9.
Page 357: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched the proper sequence to torque specifications in warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new Capacities and Specifications on page 6 114.
Page 358: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Refer to the replacement number on the original battery parts have to be of top quality and work well together if label when a new battery is needed. the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 359 WARNING: A battery that is not properly vented can let sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rear seat cushion. These fumes can damage the rear seat safety belt systems. You might not be able to see this damage and the safety belts might not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 360: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage WARNING: WARNING: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas They contain acid that can burn you. that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful.
Page 361 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
Page 362 You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located under the rear passenger's WARNING: (Continued) seat. You will not need to access the battery for jump starting. The remote terminals are for Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not that purpose.
Page 363 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the missing insulation. If they do, you could get a negative ( ) terminal location of the vehicle with the shock.
Page 364: Headlamp Aiming
Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 365 It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam dealer for service if the headlamps need to be re-aimed. headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly It is possible however, to re-aim the headlamps as aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly.
Page 366 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) the width of the vehicle at the wall where it was marked in Step 4. 7.
Page 367: Bulb Replacement
8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp Bulb Replacement beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the It is recommended that all bulbs be replaced by your angle of the beam. dealer.
Page 368: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here is how to remove the wiper blade: 1.
Page 369 To remove and replace the wiper blade element: 1. The wiper blade element has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottom claw set of the wiper blade. At the notched end of the wiper blade, pull the wiper blade element from the wiper blade assembly.
Page 370: Tires
Tires WARNING: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever Underinflated tires pose the same danger have questions about your tire warranty and as overloaded tires. The resulting where to obtain service, see your vehicle accident could cause serious injury.
Page 371: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) Original equipment tires designed Useful information about a tire is molded into its to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a sidewall. TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
Page 372 (E) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 6 72.
Page 373 (B) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and (E) Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or number of plies in the sidewall and under compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi the tread. (420 kPa). For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation - Tire Pressure on (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) The Tire...
Page 374 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual...
Page 375: Tire Size
(F) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and (B) Tire Width The three digit number indicates number of plies in the sidewall and under the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall the tread. to sidewall. (G) Single Tire Maximum Load Maximum load (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit number that...
Page 376: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Tire Terminology and Definitions Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat pressing outward on each square inch of the tire.
Page 377 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an Normal Occupant Weight The number of asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied when mounted on a vehicle. by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18.
Page 378 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at Standards) A tire information system that 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 379: When To Check
Inflation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar. This label lists your Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to vehicle's original equipment tires and shows the operate effectively. correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
Page 380: How To Check
How to Check Professional Vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check The proper inflation of the tires on your tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are professional vehicle depends on the type of properly inflated simply by looking at them. tires on it.
Page 381: High-Speed Operation
High-Speed Operation If your vehicle has P235/55R17 or P245/50R18 size tires, and you will be driving at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold WARNING: inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kPa), whichever is lower.
Page 382: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio maintain correct tire pressure, even if under inflation and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
Page 383: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Federal Communications Commission If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible (FCC) and Industry Canada and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 20 See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18.
Page 384: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message A Tire and Loading Information label, attached to your vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle's original The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable.
Page 385: Tpms Sensor Matching Process
One or more TPMS sensors are missing or TPMS Sensor Matching Process damaged. The DIC message and the TPMS Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes process is performed successfully.
Page 386 The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the the procedure in Step 5.
Page 387: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6 69 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km).
Page 388 Vehicles that have the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will need to have the sensors reset after a tire rotation is performed. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6 62. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 114.
Page 389: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
Page 390: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires WARNING: GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet Mixing tires could cause you to lose control of General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification your vehicle while driving.
Page 391: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels WARNING: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and wheel rim flanges could develop cracks resistance to rollover.
Page 392: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with Quality grades can be found where applicable on respect to these grades, they must also conform the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and to federal safety requirements and additional maximum section width.
Page 393: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Traction AA, A, B, C excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of The traction grades, from highest to lowest, performance which all passenger car tires must are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as No.
Page 394: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement WARNING: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 395: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, WARNING: vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. If your vehicle is a professional model, the wheels have Do not use tire chains.
Page 396: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 397: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit WARNING: WARNING: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or ventilation is dangerous.
Page 398: Tire Sealant
Tire Sealant Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the The kit includes: label adhered to the compressor. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister.
Page 399: Punctured Tire
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6 76. Do not remove any objects that have Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a penetrated the tire. Punctured Tire 1.
Page 400 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be while using the air compressor. reached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther. The tire is too severely 8. Turn the selector switch (B) clockwise to the damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit Sealant + Air position.
Page 401 19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. 16. If the flat tire was Refer to Steps 1 through 11 under Using the Tire able to inflate to the Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to recommended inflation Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured).
Page 402: Not Punctured
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor 2. Unwrap the air only hose (E) and the power plug (G). Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire 3. Place the kit on the ground. (Not Punctured) Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only the ground so the hose will reach it.
Page 403 Removal and Installation of the Sealant 9. Press the on/off (A) button to turn the compressor on. Canister The compressor will inflate the tire with air only. To remove the sealant canister: 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (D).
Page 404: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit Storage
3. Pull up on the canister (A) to remove it. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer. 5. Push the new canister into place. 6. Screw the connector (B) to the canister (A). 7. Slide the plastic cover back on. Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in...
Page 405: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage wheel blocks (A). by driving slowly to a level place.
Page 406: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 3. Grab the handle and remove the cover. The equipment needed is in the trunk. To access the equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 3 12 for more information. 2. Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that the back...
Page 407 The tools to be used are the jack (A) and the wheel 4. Turn the wing nut to remove the retainer that holds wrench (B). the wrench and jack. 5. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and spare tire from the trunk. See Spare Tire on page 6 95 for more information.
Page 408: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and do not try to remove it with your hands. the Spare Tire Then loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel wrench. Do not remove them yet. 1.
Page 409 WARNING: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. WARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 410 5. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the vehicle. 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 6.
Page 411 11. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting 10. Remove any rust or dirt surface. from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. WARNING: Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
Page 412 WARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts.
Page 413: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 414 A. Cover B. Wing Nut C. Retainer D. Jack and Wheel Wrench E. Jack Container F. Spare Tire G. Bolt 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 3 12. 2. Reinstall the spare tire (F), face down, making sure to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt (G) and place it on the compartment floor.
Page 415: Spare Tire
Spare Tire After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is Compact Spare Tire correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can WARNING: finish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or...
Page 416: Appearance Care
Spare Tire Appearance Care This vehicle may have a spare tire, which, when new, Interior Cleaning was fully inflated. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if Pressure on page 6 59 and Loading the Vehicle on it is cleaned often.
Page 417: Fabric/Carpet
Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning degreasers can leave residue that streaks and glass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch the attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per glass and/or cause damage to the rear window gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide.
Page 418: Leather
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub change the appearance and feel of the leather and are toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. products, or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle's interior because they can alter the 4.
Page 419: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Speaker Covers Plastic Surfaces Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to water and mild soap. remove dust.
Page 420: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. it clean by washing it often.
Page 421: Finish Care
Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually hand may be necessary to remove residue from the needed.
Page 422: Wheels And Trim
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface. Do not and Trim use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. The vehicle may have either aluminum or Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels chrome-plated wheels.
Page 423: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Page 424: Vehicle Identification
Engine Identification Vehicle Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 114 for the vehicle's engine code.
Page 425: Electrical System
Headlamp Wiring Electrical System The headlamp wiring system has four individual fuses. Add-On Electrical Equipment An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle have the headlamp wiring checked right away.
Page 426: Power Windows And Other Power Options
Power Windows and Other Power If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the Options same amperage. Just pick some feature of the vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power cigarette lighter...
Page 427 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Control Module (ECM), Crank Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid Fuel Injectors Odd Oxygen Sensor Fuel Injectors Even Emission Device Air Conditioning Clutch Transmission, Ignition 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 6-107...
Page 428 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Control Module (ECM), Starter (J-Case) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor Climate Control System, Instrument (J-Case) Panel Cluster Ignition 1 Cooling Fan 2 (J-Case) Airbag System Cooling Fan 1 (J-Case) Horn Windshield Wiper Relays Usage Fog Lamps...
Page 429: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires.
Page 430 To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: WARNING: (Continued) will not be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat cushion, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
Page 431 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuel Pump Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) Left Park Lamp Memory Module Run 3 - Rear Blower Right Park Lamp (optional) Right Park Lamp I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 6-111...
Page 432 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Steering Wheel Illumination Retained Accessory Power 1 (RAP) Front Heated/Cooled Seat Module Passenger Door Module Run 2 - Heated/Cooled Seats Sensing and Diagnostic Module Rear Heated Seat Module Accessory Power Outlets RPA Module Body Control Module (BCM) (Inadvertent) ®...
Page 433 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Electronic Leveling Control Unlock Compressor (J-Case) Lock Blower (J-Case) (optional) Blower (J-Case) (optional) Not Used Door Unlatch (optional) Resistor Usage Trunk Release Terminating Resistor Stoplamp (optional) Overhead Lamps (optional) Relays Usage Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Front Blower (optional) Rear Defogger Circuit Usage...
Page 434: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood.
Page 435 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......7-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ... 7-9 Introduction .
Page 436: Introduction
Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. Introduction See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary driving limits.
Page 437: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance At your dealer/retailer, you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available. When the Change Engine Oil Soon Your dealer/retailer has specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts, as well Message Displays as, up to date tools and equipment to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics.
Page 438 Engine cooling system inspection. Visual Every Engine Oil Change inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on and replacement, if needed. page 6 15. An Emission Control Service. Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, Engine coolant level check.
Page 439: Additional Required Services
Engine cooling system and pressure cap pressure Additional Required Services check. Radiator and air conditioning condenser outside cleaning. See Cooling System on At Each Fuel Stop page 6 24. Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on Exhaust system and nearby heat shields page 6 15.
Page 440 First Engine Oil Change After Every First Engine Oil Change After Every 120 000 km/75,000 Miles 240 000 km/150,000 Miles Professional Vehicle Only: Engine cooling system Except Professional Vehicle: Engine cooling drain, flush, and refill, cooling system and cap system drain, flush, and refill, cooling system and pressure check, and cleaning of outside of radiator cap pressure check, and cleaning of outside of and air conditioning condenser (or every 5 years,...
Page 441: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check WARNING: WARNING: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or could move suddenly.
Page 442: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake's holding ability: The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when With the engine running and the transmission in...
Page 443: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® water and use only DEX-COOL Engine Coolant Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part Coolant. See Engine Coolant on number, or specification can be obtained from your page 6 26.
Page 444 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Power Steering Hood and Door (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, System Hinges in Canada 89021186). in Canada 10953474). ® Automatic DEXRON -VI Automatic Weatherstrip Lubricant Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Page 445: Maintenance Replacement Parts
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 Element 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25906375 CF118C Spark Plugs...
Page 446: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 4.6L V8 Engines 7-12 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 447: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 7-13...
Page 448 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading 7-14 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 449 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : 7-15...
Page 450 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading 7-16 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 451: Customer Assistance Information
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ... 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ......8-16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .
Page 452: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your Centre at 1-888-446-2000. dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be to give your inquiry prompt attention.
Page 453 STEP THREE (U.S. Owners): Both General Motors You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the and your dealer are committed to making sure you are toll-free telephone number or write them at the following completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, address: if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the BBB Auto Line Program...
Page 454 STEP THREE (Canadian Owners): For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), General Motors Participation in the Mediation/ call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call the General Arbitration Program Motors Customer Communication Centre, In the event that you do not feel your concerns have 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), been addressed after the following the procedure or write to the Mediation/Arbitration Program at the...
Page 455: Online Owner Center
My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. Online service and maintenance records My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as Find Cadillac dealers for service nationwide address and phone number for each of your Exclusive privileges and offers preferred GM dealers/retailers.
Page 456: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free www.gmcanada.com number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter should be 1-888-446-2000 addressed to: 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
Page 457: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico details, or to determine your vehicle's eligibility, visit and U.S. Virgin Islands) Customer gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Assistance...
Page 458: Calling For Assistance
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification time without notification. Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve Description of the problem the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times.
Page 459: Cadillac Owner Privileges
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or 5 year/100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain Highway: Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for warranty period. Items considered are hotel, warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash meals, and rental car.
Page 460 $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be than an auto club or towing service. It provides every restricted. Propane and other fuels are not Cadillac owner in the United States with the advantage provided through this service. of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, a...
Page 461: Scheduling Service Appointments
Scheduling Service Appointments Courtesy Transportation Program When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact To enhance your ownership experience, we and our your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy a service appointment and advising your service Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage...
Page 462: Transportation Options
Transportation Options friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should Warranty service can generally be completed reflect actual costs and be supported by original while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, receipts.
Page 463: Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information ensure that your vehicle's designed appearance, durability and safety are preserved. The use of All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be Genuine GM parts can help maintain your available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for GM New Vehicle Warranty.
Page 464: Repair Facility
Repair Facility If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) facility that meets your needs before you ever need parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts.
Page 465 Managing the Vehicle Damage Gather the following information: Repair Process Driver's name, address, phone number Driver's license number In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its Owner's name, address, phone number repair.
Page 466: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Cadillac Customer Assistance Center (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Cadillac Motor Car Division http://www.safercar.gov or write to: P.O.
Page 467: Owner Information
Owner Information In Canada, call 1 888 446 2000, or write: Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Owner publications are written specifically for owners Centre, CA1-163-005 and intended to provide basic operational information General Motors of Canada Limited about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 468: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Vehicle Data Recording and Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Privacy Eastern Time Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated For Credit Card Orders Only computers that record information about the vehicle s (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the performance and how it is driven.
Page 469: Event Data Recorders
Event Data Recorders Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag location) is recorded.
Page 470: Onstar
® OnStar starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use If the vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the or record personal information or link with any other OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and GM system containing personal information.
Page 471: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic
Antenna, XM Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... . 4-122 Accessories and Modifications .
Page 472 Audio System ........4-88 Brakes .
Page 473 Cleaning Care of Safety Belts ........6-99 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .
Page 474 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ..... . 6-77 Content Theft-Deterrent ......3-19 Damage Repair, Collision .
Page 475 Driving (cont.) Engine Hill and Mountain Roads ......5-14 Air Cleaner/Filter ....... . . 6-19 In Rain and on Wet Roads .
Page 476 Fuel (cont.) Gasoline Octane ........6-5 Filter Gasoline Specifications .
Page 477 Hood Checking Things Under ......6-12 Hazard Warning Flashers ......4-3 Release .
Page 478 Lights Airbag Readiness ....... . . 4-48 Keyless Entry Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ... . 4-52 Remote (RKE) System .
Page 479 Locks Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......4-55 Central Door Unlocking System ....3-10 Massaging Lumbar Controls .
Page 480 Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 3-43 Paint, Damage ........6-103 Odometer .
Page 481 Power Door Locks ........3-10 Radio Frequency Electrical System .
Page 482 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ......2-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....7-9 Safety Belts Recreational Vehicle Towing .
Page 483 Spare Tire ......... 6-95 Seats (cont.) Power Lumbar, Rear .
Page 484 Tires (cont.) Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ..6-84 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ....5-17 High-Speed Operation .
Page 485 Traction Control System (TCS) ......5-6 Valet Lockout Switch ......3-18 Control System Warning Light .
Page 486 Windshield Washer ......... . . 4-11 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators .

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