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  • Page 1 2018 CTS/CTS-V cadillac.com (U.S.) cadillac.ca (Canada)
  • Page 2 Introduction ......2 In Brief ....... 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    For vehicles first sold in Canada, Canadian Vehicle Owners substitute the name General Motors A French language manual can be of Canada Company for Cadillac obtained from your dealer, at Motor Car Division wherever it www.helminc.com, or from: appears in this manual.
  • Page 4 Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what Warning messages found on vehicle they mean. See the features in this labels and in this manual describe manual for information. hazards and what to do to avoid or Airbag Readiness Light reduce them.
  • Page 5 Power Remote Vehicle Start Seat Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control/StabiliTrak Under Pressure Windshield Washer Fluid...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    IN BRIEF In Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance Infotainment System ....20 Traction Control/Electronic Steering Wheel Controls ..20 Stability Control .

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    IN BRIEF Instrument Panel...
  • Page 8 IN BRIEF 1. Air Vents 0 171. Parking Assist Button. See 18. Horn 0 109. Assistance Systems for Parking or 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 108. Backing 0 223. Lane-Change Signals 0 154. 20.

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    IN BRIEF Initial Drive Information Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features Press and hold for more than that may or may not be on your three seconds to sound the panic specific vehicle.

  • Page 10: Door Locks

    IN BRIEF Canceling a Remote Start From the inside rear doors, push down Trunk on the door lock knob on top of the To cancel a remote start, do one of door. To unlock a door, pull once on the following: the door handle to unlock it, and again to open it.

  • Page 11: Windows

    IN BRIEF Windows Seat Adjustment High Performance Seat Adjustment Power Seats High Performance Seat Power windows work when the 1. Feature Select High Performance Seat ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, 2. Up or when Retained Accessory Power To adjust the seat: 3.
  • Page 12 IN BRIEF Press Rearward (3) to make Tilt the top of the control forward Two-Way Lumbar and Bolster rearward adjustments of the to raise. Adjustment selected feature. Press Down (4) to make downward adjustments of the selected feature. Press Forward (5) to make forward adjustments of the selected feature.
  • Page 13 IN BRIEF Four-Way Lumbar and Bolster High Performance Bolster Cushion Bolster Support Adjustment Support To adjust cushion bolster support, if equipped: Four-Way Lumbar Support To adjust lumbar support, if equipped: Base Seat To adjust the four-way lumbar and Press and release or hold Feature bolster support, if equipped: High Performance Seat Select (1) to scroll to bolster...

  • Page 14: Memory Features

    IN BRIEF Back Bolster Support Memory Features Before storing, adjust all available memory feature positions. Turn the To adjust back bolster support, ignition on and then press and release if equipped: SET; a beep will sound. Then immediately press and hold 1, 2, (Exit) on the driver door until two beeps sound.

  • Page 15: Heated And Ventilated Seats

    IN BRIEF Heated and Ventilated The indicator lights above the buttons auto heated or ventilated seats feature indicate three for the highest setting can be programmed to always be Seats and one for the lowest. If the front enabled when the vehicle is on. heated seats are on high, the level The heated or ventilated seats will not may automatically be lowered after...

  • Page 16: Seat Belts

    IN BRIEF See Head Restraints 0 55 and Power Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Seat Adjustment 0 56. Exterior Seat Belts United States Canada and Mexico Controls for the outside power mirrors The passenger sensing system will are on the driver door. Refer to the following sections for turn off the front outboard passenger important information on how to use...

  • Page 17: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    IN BRIEF 4. Return the selector switch to the Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel center position. See Power Mirrors 0 47. Interior The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

  • Page 18: Interior Lighting

    IN BRIEF Interior Lighting Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading Dome Lamp lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: Press the lamp lenses over the rear passenger doors.

  • Page 19: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    IN BRIEF There are four positions: Windshield Wiper/Washer If equipped with Rainsense and the feature is enabled in vehicle : Turns the exterior lamps off and personalization, move the windshield deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to wiper lever to INT and turn again to reactivate the AUTO mode.

  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    IN BRIEF Climate Controls The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control Display 1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2. Fan Controls Center Stack Climate Controls 3.

  • Page 21: Transmission

    IN BRIEF See Dual Automatic Climate Control Vehicle Features Cruise Control System 0 164 and Rear Climate Control System 0 169 (if equipped). Infotainment System Transmission See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Tap Shift players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition.

  • Page 22: Driver Information

    IN BRIEF next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the Forward Collision Alert speedometer, press +RES up to the (FCA) System second detent. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or SET : Press the control down briefly reduce the harm caused by front-end to set the speed and activate cruise crashes.

  • Page 23: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)

    IN BRIEF brake the vehicle. This can help avoid Lane Change Alert (LCA) Front Vision Camera or lessen the severity of crashes when If equipped, a view of the area in front If equipped, the LCA system is a driving in a forward gear. of the vehicle appears on the lane-changing aid that assists drivers See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)

  • Page 24: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Rcta)

    IN BRIEF is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with In addition, multiple beeps or seat backing crashes when the vehicle is parking and low-speed backing pulses may occur if very close to an shifted into R (Reverse). If the system maneuvers.

  • Page 25: Universal Remote System

    IN BRIEF The vehicle has three 12-volt Universal Remote System Sunroof accessory power outlets: If equipped, the sunroof will only Inside the center console storage operate when the ignition is on or in in front of the armrest cover. ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

  • Page 26: Performance And Maintenance

    IN BRIEF Express-Open/Express-Close : With Performance and illuminate in the instrument the sunroof in the vent position, press cluster. A DIC message may Maintenance (1) a second time to express-open display. the sunroof. Press (1) to Press again to turn on both Traction Control/Electronic express-close the sunroof.

  • Page 27: Fuel (Lgx 3.6L V6 Engine)

    IN BRIEF recommended pressure shown on the Regular Fuel Fuel (LF3 3.6L V6 Twin Tire and Loading Information label. Turbo and LT4 6.2L Use only unleaded gasoline rated See Vehicle Load Limits 0 185. The 87 octane or higher in your vehicle. V8 Engines) warning light will remain on until the Do not use gasoline with an octane...

  • Page 28: Engine Oil Life System

    IN BRIEF No E85 or FlexFuel changed. It cannot be reset Caution (Continued) accurately until the next oil Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater change. than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), undercarriage and/or wide rear tires such as E85, cannot be used in this The oil life system can also be reset as and wheels.

  • Page 29: Roadside Service

    TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Service U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 Canada: 1-800-882-1112 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 New Cadillac owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service Program. See Roadside Service 0 356.

  • Page 30: Keys

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Keys, Doors, and Power Mirrors ..... . 47 Keys and Locks Folding Mirrors ....47 Windows Heated Mirrors .

  • Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS To remove the key, press the button Check the transmitter's battery. on the side of the transmitter near the See Battery Replacement later in bottom, and pull the key out. Never this section. pull the key out without pressing the If the transmitter is still not button.
  • Page 32 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS from outside the vehicle using the Pressing may also arm the alarm RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 44. Start 0 36. : Press to unlock the driver door. : Press and release one time to Press again within five seconds to initiate vehicle locator.
  • Page 33 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS The Keyless Access system can be unlock button on a passenger door programmed to unlock all doors on handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the first lock/unlock press from the the lock/unlock button will cause all driver door.
  • Page 34 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS To customize the doors to transmitter is not detected, the DIC Programming with Recognized automatically lock when exiting the will display NO REMOTE DETECTED Transmitters vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization and the horn will chirp three times. A new transmitter can be programmed 0 142.
  • Page 35 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS When all additional transmitters counterclockwise to the unlock are programmed, press and hold position five times within ENGINE START/STOP for 10 seconds. approximately 12 seconds to exit The Driver Information Center programming mode. (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN 7.
  • Page 36 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS To program additional To start the vehicle: transmitters, repeat Steps 5 7. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode. 8. Return the vehicle key back into the transmitter.

  • Page 37: Remote Vehicle Start

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Battery Replacement Caution When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
  • Page 38 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS The climate control system will use Other conditions can affect the Extending Engine Run Time the previous settings during a remote performance of the transmitter. See The engine run time can also be start. The rear window defogger may Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System extended by another 10 minutes, come on during remote start based on...

  • Page 39: Door Locks

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Turn on the hazard warning Door Locks Warning (Continued) flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then Warning Outsiders can easily enter back off. through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be dangerous. when you slow down or stop Conditions in Which Remote Start the vehicle.
  • Page 40 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Keyless Access Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder To replace the cap: Access (In Case of Dead Battery) 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until the cap installation is complete.

  • Page 41: Power Door Locks

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 5. Check that the cap is secure. : Press to lock the doors. The indicator light in the switch will Free-Turning Locks illuminate when activated. The door key lock cylinder turns freely : Press to unlock the doors. when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted.

  • Page 42: Automatic Door Locks

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Delayed locking can be programmed Lockout Protection Open Door Anti-Lockout through the Driver Information Center If Open Door Anti-Lockout has been If the vehicle is on or in ACC/ (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization turned on and the vehicle is off, the ACCESSORY and the power door lock 0 142.

  • Page 43: Trunk

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS The rear door safety locks prevent Doors Warning (Continued) passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Trunk set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Press to activate the safety Control Systems in the Index. locks on the rear doors.
  • Page 44 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS The trunk can be opened while the Emergency Trunk Release Press on the driver door. vehicle is locked by pressing the touch Handle Press twice quickly on the pad above the license plate while the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of transmitter.

  • Page 45: Vehicle Security

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency Vehicle Security Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. trunk release handle on the trunk lid. A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. This vehicle has theft-deterrent This handle will glow following Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.

  • Page 46: Immobilizer

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by The power sounder provides an first unlocking with the RKE accident: audible alarm which is distinct from transmitter, the horn will chirp and the vehicle s horn.

  • Page 47: Exterior Mirrors

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Or, you may try placing the Exterior Mirrors transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. Convex Mirrors If the ignition modes will not change with the other transmitter or in the Warning transmitter pocket, the vehicle needs The security light, in the instrument service.

  • Page 48: Power Mirrors

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Power Mirrors Memory Mirrors Automatic Dimming Mirror The vehicle may have memory If the vehicle has the automatic mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 60. dimming mirror, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) glare of headlamps behind you.

  • Page 49: Interior Mirrors

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Pull the tab rearward to turn on the To adjust the brightness, press the...
  • Page 50 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Troubleshooting If the tab is in the rearward position and a blue screen and are displayed in the mirror and the display shuts off, see your dealer for service. The RCM may not work properly or display a clear image if: There is glare from the sun or headlamps.

  • Page 51: Windows

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Windows window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the Warning sunroof, if equipped. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, Power Windows or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed Warning in warm or hot weather.
  • Page 52 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Window Lockout Window Automatic Reversal Programming the Power System Windows The express-close feature will reverse Programming may be necessary if the window movement if it comes in vehicle battery has been disconnected contact with an object. Extreme cold or discharged.

  • Page 53: Sun Visors

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Sun Visors Rear Window Sunshade Rear Passenger Door Sunshades Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window If equipped, use the handle to pull the and, if equipped, extend along the rod.

  • Page 54: Roof

    KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Roof Express-Open/Express-Close : With the sunroof in the vent position, press (1) a second time to express-open Sunroof the sunroof. Press (1) to If equipped, the sunroof will only express-close the sunroof. To stop the operate when the ignition is on or in sunroof partway, press the switch ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained again.

  • Page 55: Seats And Restraints

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Seats and Restraints Replacing Seat Belt System Parts Securing Child Restraints (With after a Crash ..... . 74 the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) .

  • Page 56: Head Restraints

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Head Restraints If equipped with base seats, the vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. If equipped with high performance seats, the vehicle s front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 57: Front Seats

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS The height of the head restraint can Front Seats be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head Power Seat Adjustment restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To adjust the head restraint forward and rearward, press the button located on the side facing of the head...
  • Page 58 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Press Down (4) to make downward Seatbacks 0 59. adjustments of the selected feature. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 58. Press Forward (5) to make forward adjustments of the selected Some vehicles are equipped with a feature.

  • Page 59: Lumbar Adjustment

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) Back Bolster Lumbar Adjustment to adjust lumbar forward or To adjust back bolster, if equipped: Two-Way Lumbar and Bolster rearward. Adjustment Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust lumbar support up or down. Cushion Bolster Support To adjust cushion bolster support, if equipped:...

  • Page 60: Thigh Support Adjustment

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Four-Way Lumbar and Bolster Thigh Support Adjustment Warning (Continued) Adjustment The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.

  • Page 61: Memory Seats

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS To adjust the seatback: Memory Seats Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. If equipped, memory seats allow two drivers to store and recall their unique seat positions for driving the vehicle, and a shared exit position for getting...
  • Page 62 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Memory Recall. Select On or Off. Saving Memory Positions (Exit) on the driver door until See Auto Memory Recall later in two beeps sound. To manually recall Read these instructions completely this section. these positions, press and hold 1, 2, before saving memory positions.
  • Page 63 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 5. Repeat Steps 1 4 for a second transmitter is 1 or 2, and Auto Power steering wheel driver using 1 or 2. Memory Recall is programmed on in If the stored memory seat position vehicle personalization, the positions does not automatically recall or recalls To save the position for and easy...

  • Page 64: Heated And Ventilated Front

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS To stop Easy Exit Recall movement, Press to heat the driver or Warning (Continued) press any of the following memory passenger seat cushion and seatback. controls: the risk of burns, use care when Press to ventilate the driver Power seat using the seat heater, especially for or passenger seat.

  • Page 65: Rear Seats

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats Seats If the vehicle is equipped with auto Rear Seat Reminder heated or ventilated seats, and the If equipped, the heated seats will turn ignition is on, this feature will on automatically during a remote If equipped, the message REAR SEAT automatically activate the heated or...
  • Page 66 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS vehicle through the rear door and left Folding the Seatback To fold the seatback: the vehicle without the vehicle being shut off. Caution The feature can be turned on or off. Folding a rear seat with the seat See Vehicle Personalization 0 142.
  • Page 67 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure Warning the center seat belt and latch do not get trapped behind the seat. If either seatback is not locked, it Push the seatback rearward to could move forward in a sudden secure it in place.

  • Page 68: Heated Rear Seats

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Heated Rear Seats Rear Seat With the ignition on, press heat the left or right outboard seat Pass-Through Door cushion. An indicator on the climate Warning control display appears when this feature is on. If temperature change or pain to the skin cannot be felt, the seat Press the button once for the highest heater may cause burns.

  • Page 69: Seat Belts

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Seat Belts When riding in a vehicle, you travel as Warning (Continued) fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle This section describes how to use seat stops suddenly, you keep going until not allow passengers to ride in any belts properly, and some things not something stops you.

  • Page 70: How To Wear Seat Belts

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be should I have to wear seat belts? to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap unbelted people are hurt more often belt.

  • Page 71: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable seat belt and the seat belt is not attached, see Rear Seats 0 64 for instructions on reconnecting the seat belt to the mini-buckle.
  • Page 72 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt Always stow the seat belt slowly.
  • Page 73 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS effectiveness of the seat belt in a Each time the vehicle is started with belt functions are not affected by the crash. See How to Wear Seat Belts the front seat belts buckled, the Automatic Seat Belt Tightening Properly 0 69.

  • Page 74: Seat Belt Use During

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides But if a seat belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. Rear seat belt comfort guides may When you go in to order it, take the provide added seat belt comfort for heaviest coat you will wear, so the older children who have outgrown extender will be long enough for you.

  • Page 75: Seat Belt Care

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS under impact forces. If a belt is torn seat belt webbing may be lightly After a minor crash, replacement of or frayed, have it replaced cleaned with mild soap and water. seat belts may not be necessary. But immediately.

  • Page 76: Airbag System

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG Warning is on the center of the steering wheel The vehicle has the following airbags: for the driver and on the instrument You can be severely injured or panel for the front outboard A frontal airbag for the driver killed in a crash if you are not passenger.

  • Page 77: Where Are The Airbags

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Where Are the Airbags? Warning Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of an or very close to, any airbag when it eye, anyone who is up against, inflates can be seriously injured or or very close to, any airbag when it killed.
  • Page 78 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Similar Passenger Side Similar steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact airbags The second row seat-mounted side glove box.

  • Page 79: When Should An Airbag

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS has electronic sensors that help the In addition, the vehicle has advanced Warning (Continued) airbag system determine the severity technology frontal airbags. Advanced of the impact. Deployment thresholds technology frontal airbags adjust the and an airbag, and do not attach or can vary with specific vehicle design.

  • Page 80: What Makes An Airbag Inflate

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Roof-rail airbags are designed to For airbag locations, see Where Are the But airbags would not help in many inflate in moderate to severe side Airbags? 0 76. types of collisions, primarily because crashes depending on the location of the occupant's motion is not toward How Does an Airbag the impact.
  • Page 81 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS windshield or being able to steer the exceeds a predetermined threshold. In many crashes severe enough to vehicle, nor does it prevent people After turning the ignition off and then inflate the airbag, windshields are from leaving the vehicle. on again, the fuel system will return broken by vehicle deformation.

  • Page 82: Passenger Sensing System

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system turns Warning off the front outboard passenger The vehicle has a passenger sensing frontal airbag and knee airbag, under A child in a rear-facing child system for the front outboard certain conditions.
  • Page 83 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS stay lit as a reminder that the airbags Warning (Continued) Warning are off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 124. always move the seat as far back as If the airbag readiness light ever The passenger sensing system is it will go.
  • Page 84 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 3. Remove any additional items 6. Restart the vehicle. properly in the seat. Use the following from the seat such as blankets, steps to allow the system to detect The passenger sensing system cushions, seat covers, seat that person and enable the front may or may not turn off the heaters, or seat massagers.
  • Page 85 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS covers, seat heaters, and seat If the passenger frontal airbag and Warning massagers can affect how well the passenger knee airbag are turned passenger sensing system operates. on, the on indicator will be lit. If the front outboard passenger We recommend that you not use seat If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the airbag is turned off for an...

  • Page 86: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Servicing the Adding Equipment to the with GM covers, upholstery, or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle object, such as an aftermarket seat Airbags affect how the vehicle should Adding accessories that change the heater or a comfort-enhancing pad or device, installed under or on top of be serviced.

  • Page 87: Airbag System Check

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need Older Children regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Warning readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 124. A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle.
  • Page 88 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Sit all the way back on the seat. can provide. The shoulder belt Warning (Continued) Do the knees bend at the seat should not cross the face or neck. edge? If yes, continue. If no, return The lap belt should fit snugly be crushed together and seriously to the booster seat.

  • Page 89: Infants And Young Children

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Infants and Young Children Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Everyone in a vehicle needs restrained by the shoulder belt. The tightened around a child s neck, the protection! This includes infants and child could move too far forward only way to loosen the belt is to all other children.
  • Page 90 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Child restraints are devices used to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) restrain, seat, or position children in the vehicle and are sometimes called For example, in a crash at only killed. Never put a rear-facing child child seats or car seats. 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) restraint in the front outboard seat.

  • Page 91: Child Restraint Systems

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Child Restraint Systems Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash, infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing child restraint until age two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint.
  • Page 92 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that Restraint in the Vehicle come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, Warning or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, A child can be seriously injured or so if they are not available, obtain a...

  • Page 93: Where To Put The Restraint

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Securing the Child Within the Warning Warning (Continued) Child Restraint A child in a rear-facing child seat as far back as it will go. It is Warning restraint can be seriously injured or better to secure the child restraint killed if the front passenger airbag in a rear seat.

  • Page 94: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Wherever a child restraint is installed, rear-facing and forward-facing child The LATCH anchorage system can be be sure to follow the instructions that seats can be properly installed using used until the combined weight of the came with the child restraint system either the LATCH anchors or the child plus the child restraint is and secure the child restraint system...
  • Page 95 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
  • Page 96 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS The top tether anchors are behind the : Seating positions with two lower rear seat, on the filler panel. Open the anchors. covers to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
  • Page 97 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Securing a Child Restraint Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System cause the anchor or attachment to Buckle any unused seat belts Warning come loose or even break during a behind the child restraint so crash.
  • Page 98 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS If you need to secure more than one 1.3. Attach and tighten the child restraint in the rear seat, see lower attachments on the Where to Put the Restraint 0 92. child restraint to the lower anchors. This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier.

  • Page 99: After A Crash

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS and you are using a dual Replacing LATCH System tether, route the tether Parts After a Crash over the seatback. Warning A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting If the position you are in serious injury or even death in a...

  • Page 100: Securing Child Restraints

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Securing Child Restraints to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with (With the Seat Belt in the the child restraint. Rear Seat) If more than one child restraint needs When securing a child restraint with to be installed in the rear seat, be sure the seat belts in a rear seat position, to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 92.
  • Page 101 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 93. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.

  • Page 102: Front Seat)

    SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Securing Child Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) (With the Seat Belt in the passenger frontal airbag inflates. always move the seat as far back as Front Seat) This is because the back of the it will go. It is better to secure the This vehicle has airbags.
  • Page 103 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 1. Move the seat as far back as it Position the release button on will go before securing the the buckle, away from the child forward-facing child restraint. restraint system, so that the seat Move the seat upward or the belt could be quickly unbuckled seatback to an upright position, if necessary.
  • Page 104 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.

  • Page 105: Storage Compartments

    STORAGE Storage Storage Compartments Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door automatically starts to open. The Warning storage area may contain a USB port. Storage Compartments See the infotainment manual. Storage Compartments ..104 Do not store heavy or sharp objects Keep the storage area door closed Instrument Panel Storage .

  • Page 106: Cupholders

    STORAGE Cupholders Power Retractable Cover Center Console Storage Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the power cover when it is active, the cover will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset position. The cover will return to normal operation after the obstruction is removed.

  • Page 107: Additional Storage Features

    STORAGE Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads inside the trunk. Convenience Net If equipped, the convenience net is in the rear. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned into an envelope style to hold smaller items.
  • Page 108 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature High-Beam On Light ... . . 133 Gauge ......122 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Controls Seat Belt Reminders .

  • Page 109: Instruments And Controls

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be Steering Wheel Adjustment operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual. Heated Steering Wheel If equipped, the control is on the left side of the steering column.

  • Page 110: Horn

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Auto Heated Steering Wheel Horn INT : Use this setting for intermittent wipes or for Rainsense wipes, when When enabled in vehicle Press on the steering wheel pad to Rainsense is enabled. For intermittent personalization, this feature will sound the horn.
  • Page 111 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS had been activated. See Washer Fluid If the windshield wiper lever is then 0 271 for information on filling the moved to OFF before the driver door is windshield washer fluid reservoir. opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield.

  • Page 112: Compass

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The wiper operations return to normal lever returns to its starting position Power Outlets when the transmission is no longer in when released. See Rear Camera Mirror Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has 0 48.
  • Page 113 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP) When adding electrical equipment, be Power Outlet 110/120 Volt is turned off and then back on. See sure to follow the proper installation Alternating Current Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 194. instructions included with the If equipped, this power outlet is inside Wait one minute to allow the circuit...

  • Page 114: Wireless Charging

    The power outlet is not designed for compatibility: the following and may not work Remove all objects from the properly, if this equipment is In the U.S., see my.cadillac.com/ charging pad before charging your plugged in: learn. mobile device. Objects, such as...
  • Page 115 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 2. Remove all objects from the three seconds before placing/ charging pad. The system may aligning the mobile device on the not charge if there are any pad again. objects between the phone and Keep the storage door closed while charging pad.

  • Page 116: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS opensource@lge.com. This offer is EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, Warning Lights, Gauges, valid for three (3) years from the date INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, and Indicators on which you purchased the product. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS Warning lights and gauges can signal Freescale-WCT library FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE...

  • Page 117: Instrument Cluster

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instrument Cluster English Base Cluster with Auto Stop Shown, V-Series, V-Sport, and Metric Similar...
  • Page 118 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, V-Series, V-Sport, and Metric Similar...
  • Page 119 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Reconfigurable Instrument 4. Each layout in the menu is represented by a small preview Cluster image of the display layout. The uplevel cluster display layout can Scroll up or down and highlight be changed. the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration.

  • Page 120: Speedometer

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Phone Info Pages : Press SEL while Info steering wheel controls. When FAV Pages is highlighted to select the Primary is selected, pressing While the Phone application page is items to be displayed in the DIC info will go to the next or previous displayed, press SEL to enter the displays.

  • Page 121: Trip Odometer

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Trip Odometer When the engine is on, the Fuel Gauge tachometer will indicate the engine s The trip odometer shows how far the revolutions per minute (rpm). The vehicle has been driven since the trip tachometer may vary by several odometer was last reset.

  • Page 122: Boost Gauge (Performance Configuration Only)

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS When the ignition is on, the fuel The gauge takes a few seconds to gauge indicates about how much fuel stabilize after the ignition is is left in the tank. turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.

  • Page 123: Engine Oil Temperature Gauge

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Engine Oil Temperature Engine Coolant Gauge (Performance Temperature Gauge Configuration Only) English This gauge shows the engine oil temperature. Metric Base Level If the gauge pointer moves into the Metric high end, it means that the engine oil has overheated.

  • Page 124: Seat Belt Reminders

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their seat belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the English Base Level English Uplevel Balanced driver remains or becomes unbuckled...

  • Page 125: Airbag Readiness Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Airbag Readiness Light Warning (Continued) This light shows if there is an working properly. The airbags in the electrical problem with the airbag vehicle might not inflate in a crash, system. The system check includes or they could even inflate without a the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the crash.

  • Page 126: Charging System Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS If, after several seconds, both status On some vehicles the charging system indicator lights remain on, or if there light comes on briefly when the are no lights at all, there may be a ignition is turned on, but the engine is problem with the lights or the not running, as a check to show the passenger sensing system.
  • Page 127 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS engine is running, a malfunction has If the light continues to flash, find a Caution been detected and the vehicle may safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off require service. The light should come and wait at least 10 seconds before Modifications to the engine, on to show that it is working when restarting the engine.

  • Page 128: Brake System Warning Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS up. If this occurs, change the fuel The vehicle may not pass still work to stop the vehicle. For brand. It may require at least one inspection if: normal braking performance, both full tank of the proper fuel to turn circuits need to be working.

  • Page 129: Electric Parking Brake Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Service Electric Parking Antilock Brake System Warning (Continued) Brake Light (ABS) Warning Light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

  • Page 130: Lane Keep Assist (Lka) Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS and there is a problem with the without using the turn signal in that Traction Off Light regular brakes. See your dealer for direction. The LKA light will turn service. amber. See Brake System Warning Light 0 127. This light is amber and flashes as a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert, Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

  • Page 131: Stabilitrak Off Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System Engine Coolant (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Temperature Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the On some vehicles this light comes on have the vehicle serviced by your engine is started.

  • Page 132: Driver Mode Control Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The engine coolant temperature A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire warning light comes on when the pressure message may also display. engine has overheated. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown If this happens pull over and turn off on the Tire and Loading Information the engine as soon as possible.

  • Page 133: Low Fuel Warning Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Low Fuel Warning Light This light comes on when the engine Caution (Continued) is in an Auto Stop. See Starting the Engine 0 191. within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the Security Light vehicle serviced.

  • Page 134: High-Beam On Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS High-Beam On Light Adaptive Forward Lighting Lamps On Reminder (AFL) Light This light comes on when the This light comes on when the exterior high-beam headlamps are in use. See lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp This light should come on briefly as Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Controls 0 150.

  • Page 135: Door Ajar Light

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Adaptive Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster. The displays This light is white when the Adaptive show the status of many vehicle Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is on systems.
  • Page 136 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS DIC Information Displays can be reset along with the trip : Press to move between the odometer by pressing and holding SEL interactive display zones in the The following is the list of all possible while this display is active. cluster.
  • Page 137 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instantaneous Fuel Economy : Shows Compass (Base Cluster) : On some Best Fuel Economy : Displays average the current fuel economy in either vehicles, shows the direction the fuel economy, the best fuel economy liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or vehicle is driving.

  • Page 138: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS G-Force (V-Series) : Gives the driver changed. It cannot be reset accurately Head-Up Display (HUD) an indication of the vehicle until the next oil change. To reset the performance in cornering. The G-force engine oil life system, press and hold Warning is displayed in the center of the DIC SEL for several seconds while the Oil...
  • Page 139 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The HUD information can be The HUD may display some of the displayed in various languages in following vehicle information and some vehicles. The speedometer vehicle messages or alerts, if equipped: reading and other numerical values Speed can be displayed in either English or Speed Limit metric units.
  • Page 140 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The HUD image will automatically HUD Views dim and brighten to compensate for There are four views in the HUD. outside lighting. The HUD brightness Some vehicle information and vehicle control can also be adjusted as messages or alerts may be displayed needed.
  • Page 141 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth Metric Metric sprayed with glass cleaner.

  • Page 142: Vehicle Messages

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Vehicle Messages Driver Assistance Systems message stays on, or displays repeatedly, the vehicle should be Cruise Control Messages displayed on the DIC taken to your dealer for service as Lighting and Bulb Replacement indicate the status of the vehicle or soon as possible.

  • Page 143: Vehicle Personalization

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Vehicle Personalization Rear Seat Reminder Touch Auto (Follows the MODE switch), Tour, Sport, or Track. This allows for a chime and a message The following are all possible vehicle when the rear door has been opened Suspension personalization features.
  • Page 144 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air Quality Sensor Auto Defog Alert Type This setting switches the system into This setting automatically turns the This setting specifies the type of Recirculation Mode based on the front defogger on when the engine is vehicle feedback provided, either a quality of the outside air.
  • Page 145 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Traffic and Roadside Information Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols Auto Memory Recall This setting specifies whether to This setting enables the Rear Camera This feature automatically recalls the inform you that there are traffic Park Assist Symbols. See Assistance current driver s previously stored 1 or conditions, or events, ahead of you Systems for Parking or Backing 0 223.
  • Page 146 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS their previous driving position when Exit Lighting Delayed Door Lock the vehicle is shifted out of This setting specifies how long the This setting delays the locking of the R (Reverse) or the engine is turned off. headlamps stay on after the vehicle is vehicle s doors.
  • Page 147 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Remote Lock Feedback If equipped with Auto Heated Steering Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On. Wheel, this feature will turn on when This setting specifies how the vehicle Remote Left in Vehicle Alert the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats responds when the vehicle is locked This feature sounds an alert when the turn on.

  • Page 148: Universal Remote System

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door Make sure the hand-held transmitter opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and System devices. accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement 0 362.
  • Page 149 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS button until the indicator light five seconds. If the light stays 6. Inside the vehicle, press and hold changes from a slow to a rapid on or the garage door moves, the newly programmed Universal flash. Then release both buttons. programming is complete.

  • Page 150: Universal Remote System

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS This may not be long enough for the Erasing Universal Remote Universal Remote system to pick up System Buttons the signal during programming. Erase all programmed buttons when If the programming did not work, vehicle ownership is terminated. replace Step 2 under Programming To erase: the Universal Remote System with...

  • Page 151: Exterior Lamp Controls

    LIGHTING Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....156 Exit Lighting ..... . 156 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .
  • Page 152 LIGHTING high-beam on light appears on the happens, the high/low-beam : Turns on the headlamps together instrument cluster when the high changer must be activated two with the parking lamps and beams are on. times within two seconds to instrument panel lights. reactivate the Intellibeam system.

  • Page 153: Exterior Lamps Off Reminder

    LIGHTING Your vehicle is loaded such that Daytime Running the front end points upward, Lamps (DRL) causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps DRL can make it easier for others to and taillamps. see the front of your vehicle during the day.

  • Page 154: Automatic Headlamp System

    LIGHTING Automatic Headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark on varies based on wiper speed. When garage, the automatic headlamp the wipers are not operating, these System system comes on immediately. If it is lamps turn off. Move the exterior When the exterior lamp control is set light outside when the vehicle leaves lamp control to...

  • Page 155: Hazard Warning Flashers

    LIGHTING Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times.

  • Page 156: Control

    LIGHTING Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps Reading Lamps The courtesy lamps come on when There are front and rear reading Instrument Panel any door is opened and the dome lamps on the overhead console and Illumination Control lamp is in the DOOR position. over the rear passenger doors.

  • Page 157: Lighting Features

    LIGHTING Lighting Features exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. Entry Lighting The exterior lamps turn off Some exterior lamps and most of the immediately by turning the exterior interior lights turn on briefly at night lamp control off.

  • Page 158: Battery Power Protection

    LIGHTING The battery can be discharged at idle recommended that the driver reduce To keep the lamps on for more than if the electrical loads are very high. the electrical loads as much as 10 minutes, the ignition must be on or This is true for all vehicles.

  • Page 159: Introduction

    INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Infotainment System Introduction Performance Data Recorder (PDR) Infotainment Introduction If equipped, the PDR icon displays on See the infotainment manual for the Home Page. Infotainment ..... 158 information on the radio, audio Important Information Performance Data...
  • Page 160 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Notify other drivers of your Start Recording vehicle of the above rules and require them to comply. General Motors does not accept any responsibility or liability in connection with use that is not permitted. Law enforcement authorities may have the right to seize video The elapsed time will show when recordings and use them as...
  • Page 161 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM To delete a recording, go to the Select the recording to start playback. Recorded Sessions menu and touch Touch next to an item to delete next to the item. See Recorded that recording. Touch Yes to delete or Sessions later in this section.
  • Page 162 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Pause/Play : Touch to play or pause No Overlay: Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left and the video. The button will change Right G-Forces are displayed. The No vehicle data displays on top of the when pressed. graphic fills to the left or the right recorded video.
  • Page 163 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Transmission State (Current Gear): Current Lap Time: Displays the 0 100 km/h (0 60 mph), 0 Same as Sport. elapsed lap time if the finish line 200 km/h (0 100 mph), 400 m is defined and the vehicle has (1/4 mi), and 0 200 0 km/h (0 Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral crossed the defined finish line at...
  • Page 164 Touch the Settings button from the computer after a recorded event. See one at a time starting with the PDR menu to display settings. www.cadillac.com to download the oldest, when the current recording software. requires additional storage to continue.

  • Page 165: Climate Controls

    CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control Dual Automatic Climate Control display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. System .
  • Page 166 CLIMATE CONTROLS are adjusted. Touching the quick Climate Control Display status pane opens the climate The fan, air delivery mode, air application. conditioning, recirculation, driver and passenger temperatures, Auto, and Climate Control Function with Stop/ Sync settings can be controlled by Start (If Equipped) touching CLIMATE on the The climate control system depends...
  • Page 167 CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Operation English units can be changed to passenger settings are adjusted, Sync metric units through the instrument is no longer active and the The system automatically controls the cluster. See Cluster Options Menu temperatures are unlinked. fan speed, air delivery, air under Instrument Cluster 0 116.
  • Page 168 CLIMATE CONTROLS delivery control and the direction of temperatures below freezing may also Touching or pressing cancels the airflow can be controlled prevent the air conditioner from automatic recirculation. Touch or manually. running. press AUTO on the display or center stack to return to automatic To change the current mode, select Touch or press AUTO on the display...
  • Page 169 CLIMATE CONTROLS the rear window defogger is on. The The vehicle also has auto heated and Caution rear window defogger only works ventilated seats that turn on when the when the engine is running. vehicle is on. The seats will activate at Do not try to clear frost or other the level required by the vehicle s The rear window defogger turns off...

  • Page 170: Rear Climate Control

    CLIMATE CONTROLS If equipped, the heated seats will turn The climate control system uses the The air quality sensor system does not on if it is cold outside or the sensor information to adjust the protect against carbon monoxide (CO), ventilated seats will turn on if it is hot temperature, fan speed, recirculation, which you cannot see or smell.
  • Page 171 CLIMATE CONTROLS 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. Sync (Synchronized Sync : Touch Sync on the display to Temperatures) link the rear climate control 3. Temperature Control temperature to the front climate 5. Rear Control Lockout 4. Fan Controls control driver temperature. The Sync 6.

  • Page 172: Air Vents

    CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Operation Air Vents Fan Controls : Press or press and Adjustable air vents are in the center hold on the rear and on the side of the instrument climate controls to increase or panel. decrease the rear climate airflow. : Touch or press on the rear climate display or the rear climate controls to increase or...

  • Page 173: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    CLIMATE CONTROLS Operation Tips Maintenance During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves Venting refrigerants directly to the from air inlets at the base of the Passenger Compartment atmosphere is harmful to the windshield that could block the Air Filter environment and may also create...

  • Page 174: Driving And Operating

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Driving and Shifting out of Park ....195 Adaptive Cruise Control ..214 Parking over Things Driver Assistance Systems Operating That Burn .

  • Page 175: Driving Information

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing (V6 Engine, Non Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle Twin Turbo) ..... 246 features before driving, such as Trailer Towing (V6 Twin programming favorite radio Distracted Driving...

  • Page 176: Defensive Driving

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Refer to the infotainment section for Average driver reaction time is about Warning more information on using that three-quarters of a second. In that system and the navigation system, time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h Drinking and then driving is very if equipped, including pairing and (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which dangerous.

  • Page 177: Steering

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Steering If the steering wheel is turned until it Holding both sides of the steering reaches the end of its travel and is wheel allows you to turn Variable Effort Steering held against that position for an 180 degrees without removing extended period of time, power a hand.

  • Page 178: Competitive Driving

    DRIVING AND OPERATING 2. Turn the steering wheel about If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Track Events and one-eighth of a turn, until the these suggestions: Competitive Driving right front tire contacts the Ease your foot off the accelerator pavement edge.

  • Page 179: Track Events And Competitive

    DRIVING AND OPERATING 3.6L Twin Turbo (LF3) Engine Caution Caution This requires premium fuel, and comes standard with a 7 qt sump, If the vehicle is used for track During a first time track or racing integrated oil cooler, and other events and competitive driving, the event, high axle temperatures can powertrain and powertrain cooling...
  • Page 180 DRIVING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Fluid Caution (Continued) Caution Have the transmission fluid set to the track specific oil level prior to track remove the front brake disc splash These procedures are specific to the usage. Transmission fluid should be shield and front tire deflector when V-Sport and V-Series brake package.
  • Page 181 DRIVING AND OPERATING Run this procedure in a safe manner 2. Repeatedly apply the brakes from Wheel Alignment (V-Series Only) and in compliance with all local and 100 km/h (60 mph) to 25 km/h Wheel alignment suggested specs for state ordinances/laws regarding motor (15 mph) while decelerating at track use: vehicle operation.
  • Page 182 DRIVING AND OPERATING that will increase the tire pressures by Tire Inflation Pressure for Tracks Warning 35 kPa (5 psi). After this, immediately with Sustained High-Speed let the tires cool to cold pressures. Operation on Banked Turns Tracks/courses put high loads on (e.g., Daytona International Speedway, Tire Inflation Pressure tires operating at high speed, which...

  • Page 183: Driving On Wet Roads

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressure for Road/ and you are going fast enough. When Warning Street Courses the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. (e.g., Virginia International Raceway, Wet brakes can cause crashes. They Road Atlanta, or similar) There is no hard and fast rule about might not work as well in a quick...

  • Page 184: Winter Driving

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Check all fluid levels and brakes, Drive at speeds that keep the Turn on Traction Control. See tires, cooling system, and vehicle in its own lane. Do not Traction Control/Electronic Stability transmission. swing wide or cross the Control 0 203.

  • Page 185: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Turn on the hazard warning If the Vehicle Is Stuck Warning (Continued) flashers. Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels Tie a red cloth to an outside Adjust the climate control to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mirror.

  • Page 186: Vehicle Load Limits

    DRIVING AND OPERATING possible. To prevent transmission Tire and Loading Information Warning wear, wait until the wheels stop Label spinning before shifting gears. Release Do not load the vehicle any the accelerator pedal while shifting, heavier than the Gross Vehicle and press lightly on the accelerator Weight Rating (GVWR), pedal when the transmission is in...
  • Page 187 DRIVING AND OPERATING The Tire and Loading Information Determine the combined If your vehicle will be towing label also shows the tire size of weight of the driver and a trailer, load from your the original equipment tires (3) passengers that will be riding trailer will be transferred to and the recommended cold tire in your vehicle.
  • Page 188 DRIVING AND OPERATING Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).

  • Page 189: Starting And Operating

    DRIVING AND OPERATING weight of the driver, passengers, Starting and Operating Warning and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. New Vehicle Break-In Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a Certification Label Follow these recommended guidelines sudden stop or turn, or in a during the first 2 400 km (1,500 mi) of crash.

  • Page 190: Composite Materials

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Check engine oil with every Ignition Positions Warning refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be Exposed edges of parts containing higher than normal during the carbon fiber and other composite first 2 400 km (1,500 mi). materials can be sharp.
  • Page 191 DRIVING AND OPERATING Stopping the Engine/OFF (No Do not turn the engine off when the Warning Indicator Lights) : When the vehicle vehicle is moving. This will cause a is stopped, press ENGINE START/ loss of power assist in the brake and Turning off the vehicle while STOP once to turn the engine off.

  • Page 192: Starting The Engine

    DRIVING AND OPERATING ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Starting the Engine vehicle. Press ENGINE START/ Light) : This mode is for driving and STOP with the brake pedal Move the shift lever to P (Park) or starting. With the ignition off, and the applied.
  • Page 193 DRIVING AND OPERATING 2. If the engine does not start after Stop/Start System Auto Stop/Start five to 10 seconds, especially in When the brakes are applied and the very cold weather (below 18 °C Warning vehicle is at a complete stop, the or 0 °F), it could be flooded with engine may turn off.

  • Page 194: Engine Heater

    DRIVING AND OPERATING The interior comfort level has not Check the heater cord for When comes on green in the reached the required level for the damage. If it is damaged, do not instrument cluster, the system is climate control system or defog use it.

  • Page 195: Retained Accessory

    DRIVING AND OPERATING 4. Before starting the engine, be Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) sure to unplug and store the cord To shift into P (Park): as it was before to keep it away or using a damaged heater or from moving engine parts.

  • Page 196: Shifting Out Of Park

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Torque Lock If the vehicle has an uncharged Warning (Continued) battery or a battery with low voltage, Torque lock is when the weight of the try charging or jump starting the vehicle puts too much force on the It is dangerous to get out of the battery.

  • Page 197: Parking Over Things

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Parking over Things Extended Parking Engine Exhaust That Burn It is better not to park with the Warning vehicle running. If the vehicle is left while running, follow the proper steps Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon to be sure the vehicle will not move monoxide (CO), which cannot be Things that can burn could touch and there is adequate ventilation.

  • Page 198: Running The Vehicle While

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Running the Vehicle While Automatic Transmission Warning (Continued) Parked There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the engine in the vehicle body from running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to be completely sealed.
  • Page 199 DRIVING AND OPERATING pressure on the shift lever and push Warning Warning the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. It is dangerous to get out of the Shifting into a drive gear while the Then press the shift lever button and vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine is running at high speed is...

  • Page 200: Manual Mode

    DRIVING AND OPERATING can be exited with a second press of Manual Mode Caution the M (Manual Mode) button. See Tap Shift Manual Mode 0 199. A transmission hot message may display if the automatic Caution Caution transmission fluid is too hot. Driving under this condition can Spinning the tires or holding the Driving with the engine at a high...

  • Page 201: All-Wheel Drive

    DRIVING AND OPERATING To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode: While using Tap Shift, the vehicle will Drive Systems have firmer, quicker shifting. You can 1. With the shift lever in D (Drive), use this for sport driving or when press the M (Manual Mode) All-Wheel Drive climbing or descending hills, to stay in button on the top of the shift...

  • Page 202: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Brakes a sudden obstacle, a computer senses Using ABS the wheels are slowing down. If one of Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the the wheels is about to stop rolling, the Antilock Brake brake pedal down firmly and let ABS computer will separately work the work.
  • Page 203 DRIVING AND OPERATING The vehicle has an Electric Parking problem with the EPB. A DIC message EPB Release Brake (EPB). The EPB can always be will display. Release the EPB and try To release the EPB: activated, even if the ignition is off. To to apply it again.

  • Page 204: Brake Assist

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Automatic EPB Release automatically disengage when the Ride Control Systems brake pedal is released or brake pedal The EPB will automatically release if pressure is quickly decreased. Traction Control/Electronic the vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an attempt is made to drive Stability Control Hill Start Assist (HSA) away.
  • Page 205 DRIVING AND OPERATING If cruise control is being used and TCS The indicator light for both systems is Drive the vehicle. if comes on and or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel in the instrument cluster. This stays on, the vehicle may need more spin, cruise control will disengage.

  • Page 206: Driver Mode Control

    DRIVING AND OPERATING To turn off only TCS, press and Driver Mode Control release . The traction off light Driver Mode Control attempts to add displays in the instrument cluster. a sportier feel, provide a more A DIC message may display. comfortable ride, or assist in different To turn TCS on again, press and weather conditions or terrain.
  • Page 207 DRIVING AND OPERATING Tour Mode Snow/Ice Mode When in Track Mode, the automatic transmission and steering will Use for normal city and highway Use when more traction is needed function similar to Sport Mode. The driving to provide a smooth, soft ride. during slippery conditions.
  • Page 208 DRIVING AND OPERATING Modes: TOUR SPORT SNOW/ICE TRACK Default Throttle Progression Tour Tour Snow/Ice Track Transmission Shift Mode Tour Sport Tour Track Steering (Assist Effort) Tour Sport Tour Track Magnetic Ride Control (if equipped) Tour Sport Tour Track Launch Control (V-Series Only) Available Stability Control Tour...

  • Page 209: Competitive Driving Mode

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Steering (Assist Effort) Driver Mode Customization The default will be to follow the vehicle MODE switch settings, but the Adjusts from a lighter steering feel in The Engine Sound Management, main vehicle mode selection for the Tour Mode to reduced assist in Sport steering, and suspension drive modes currently selected system can be and Track Mode for more...
  • Page 210 DRIVING AND OPERATING will modify the level of engine power Press again, or turn the ignition to for a smooth and consistent ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the corner exit. vehicle, to turn TCS back on. The The PTM system contains five modes. traction off light and StabiliTrak These modes are selected by pressing...
  • Page 211 DRIVING AND OPERATING StabiliTrak is on and engine power PERFORMANCE TRACTION 5 race events where consistent zero to is slightly reduced. 60 and quarter mile times are RACE ACTIVE HANDLING OFF desirable. PERFORMANCE TRACTION 3 For use by experienced drivers Launch Control is only available when who are familiar with the track.

  • Page 212: Limited-Slip Differential

    DRIVING AND OPERATING The Launch Control feature will Limited-Slip Differential Cruise Control initially limit engine speed as the If equipped, the Electronic driver rapidly applies the accelerator Warning Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) is pedal to wide open throttle. Allow the automatically activated. eLSD actively engine rpm to stabilize.
  • Page 213 DRIVING AND OPERATING ® If the StabiliTrak system begins to Setting Cruise Control : Press to turn the system on and limit wheel spin while using cruise off. A white indicator appears in the If the button is on when not in control, the cruise control instrument cluster when cruise is use, SET or +RES could get pressed...
  • Page 214 DRIVING AND OPERATING Once the vehicle speed reaches about Reducing Speed While Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press +RES Control is at a Set Speed Using Cruise Control up to the first detent briefly. The If the cruise control system is already Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle returns to the previous set...

  • Page 215: Adaptive Cruise Control

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Ending Cruise Control works like regular cruise control. ACC Warning (Continued) uses camera and radar sensors. See There are four ways to end cruise Radio Frequency Statement 0 362. control: ahead, or enter your lane. Also see If a vehicle is detected in your path, Alerting the Driver in this section.
  • Page 216 DRIVING AND OPERATING +RES : Press the control up briefly to Switching Between ACC and Warning (Continued) resume the previous set speed or to Regular Cruise Control increase vehicle speed if ACC is To switch between ACC and regular Visibility is low, such as in already activated.
  • Page 217 DRIVING AND OPERATING To set ACC: Resuming a Set Speed Warning If the ACC is set at a desired speed 1. Press and then the brakes are applied, the Always check the cruise control 2. Get up to the desired speed. ACC is disengaged without erasing the indicator on the instrument cluster set speed from memory.
  • Page 218 DRIVING AND OPERATING To increase vehicle speed in small Reducing Speed While ACC is at a Selecting the Follow Distance increments, press +RES up to the Set Speed When a slower moving vehicle is first detent. For each press, the If ACC is already activated, do one of detected ahead within the selected vehicle goes 1 km/h (1 mph)
  • Page 219 DRIVING AND OPERATING Changing the gap setting flash on the windshield. Either eight ACC automatically slows the vehicle automatically changes the alert timing beeps will sound from the front, down and adjusts vehicle speed to sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat follow the vehicle in front at the the Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
  • Page 220 DRIVING AND OPERATING In some cases, when ACC will not applies the Electric Parking Brake Warning (Continued) activate, regular Cruise Control may (EPB) to hold the vehicle. The EPB be used. See Switching Between ACC status light will turn on. See Electric caution when using ACC.
  • Page 221 DRIVING AND OPERATING Curves in the Road Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning place the vehicle in P (Park) and brakes if necessary. Select an turn off the ignition before leaving appropriate speed while driving in On curves, ACC may not detect a the vehicle.
  • Page 222 DRIVING AND OPERATING Other Vehicle Lane Changes driving on steep hills. The driver will often need to take over acceleration and braking on steep hills, especially when towing a trailer. If the brakes are applied, the ACC disengages. Ending ACC There are three ways to disengage ACC: ACC may detect a vehicle that is not...

  • Page 223: Driver Assistance Systems

    DRIVING AND OPERATING If ACC will not operate, regular Cruise Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Control may be available. See Systems Switching Between ACC and Regular Detect vehicles or objects Cruise Control previously in this This vehicle may have features that outside the area monitored by section.

  • Page 224: Or Backing

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 1. View Displayed by the Camera Some driver assistance features alert When the vehicle is shifted into the driver of obstacles by beeping. To R (Reverse), the RVC displays an change the volume of the warning image of the area behind the vehicle chime, see Comfort and Convenience...
  • Page 225 DRIVING AND OPERATING Surround Vision (CTS Only) Front Vision Camera (CTS Only) If equipped, Surround Vision displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle, along with the front or rear camera views in the infotainment display. The front camera is in the grille or near the front emblem, the side cameras are on the bottom of the outside rearview mirrors, and the rear...
  • Page 226 DRIVING AND OPERATING Curb View Camera (CTS-V sensors will not detect objects and Warning Series Only) can also cause false detections. Keep the sensors clean of mud, dirt, snow, The camera(s) do not display ice, and slush; and clean sensors after children, pedestrians, bicyclists, a car wash in freezing temperatures.
  • Page 227 DRIVING AND OPERATING Backing Warning and Reverse Warning (Continued) Automatic Braking Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control far from the vehicle. In some (ACC) have the Backing Warning and situations, such as at higher Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) backing speeds, there may not be system.
  • Page 228 DRIVING AND OPERATING accelerator pedal firmly at any time to pulses occur on the left or right side, Warning override the Reverse Automatic depending on the direction of the Braking. detected vehicle. RAB may not avoid many types of Use caution while backing up when backing crashes.
  • Page 229 DRIVING AND OPERATING RCTA can also be turned on or off When enabled, APA searches for Warning (Continued) through vehicle personalization. See parallel parking spaces to the right of Collision/Detection Systems under the vehicle. To search for a parking adjacent vehicle, or a person or Vehicle Personalization 0 142.

  • Page 230: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    DRIVING AND OPERATING allow the automatic steering to Assistance Systems for complete before continuing the Driving parking maneuver. Upon successful completion of a maneuver, APA will If equipped, when driving the vehicle beep and display a PARKING in a forward gear, Forward Collision COMPLETE message.
  • Page 231 DRIVING AND OPERATING 110 m (360 ft) and operates at all Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning (Continued) speeds. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 214. also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that Warning can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or FCA is a warning system and does windshield are not cleaned or in...
  • Page 232 DRIVING AND OPERATING The vehicle ahead indicator will alerts will vary based on vehicle speed. display amber when you are following The faster the vehicle speed, the a detected vehicle ahead much too farther away the alert will occur. closely. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert Selecting the Alert Timing...

  • Page 233: Forward Automatic

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Unnecessary Alerts boost to braking or automatically Warning (Continued) brake the vehicle. This can help avoid FCA may provide unnecessary alerts or lessen the severity of crashes when for turning vehicles, vehicles in other driving in a forward gear. Depending FAB may not: lanes, objects that are not vehicles, on the situation, the vehicle may...

  • Page 234: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)

    DRIVING AND OPERATING release automatic braking, release the moving vehicles in the side blind zone Warning EPB or firmly press the accelerator (or spot) areas. When the vehicle is in pedal. a forward gear, the left or right side IBA may increase vehicle braking in mirror display will light up if a moving situations when it may not be vehicle is detected in that blind zone.
  • Page 235 DRIVING AND OPERATING The LCA sensor covers a zone of Warning approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m LCA does not alert the driver to (11 ft). The height of the zone is vehicles outside of the system approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) detection zones, pedestrians, and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground.

  • Page 236: Lane Departure

    DRIVING AND OPERATING When the System Does Not LCA may not always alert the driver to When LCA is disabled for any reason vehicles in the next lane over, other than the driver turning it off, Seem to Work Properly especially in wet conditions or when the Lane Change Alert On option will The LCA system requires some driving...
  • Page 237 DRIVING AND OPERATING that direction. It may also provide a Warning (Continued) Warning Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system alert as the lane marking is the windshield or headlamps Using LKA while towing a trailer or crossed. The LKA system will not are blocked by dirt, snow, on slippery roads could cause loss assist or provide an LDW alert if it...

  • Page 238: Vehicle-To-Vehicle

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Take Steering assistance systems may have reduced situations, such as when other performance or not work at all. An V2V-equipped vehicles ahead may be The LKA system does not LKA or LDW unavailable message may braking hard, disabled, on slippery continuously steer the vehicle.
  • Page 239 DRIVING AND OPERATING activation of hazard warning flashers; Warning (Continued) an airbag deployment; or a StabiliTrak, Traction Control, attention to the road and operation or Antilock Brake System (ABS) event. of the vehicle at all times and be V2V communications are not stored ready to take action and apply the by the vehicle and cannot be used to brakes.

  • Page 240: Fuel

    DRIVING AND OPERATING warning flashers active and is moving V2V Slippery Road Ahead Fuel slowly or has stopped. Under these When the vehicle is traveling above GM recommends the use of TOP disabled vehicle conditions, V2V may 32 km/h (20 mph), V2V may detect ®...

  • Page 241: California Fuel Requirements

    DRIVING AND OPERATING a posted octane rating of less than 87, than 91, the engine could be damaged Caution (Continued) as this may cause engine knock and and the repairs would not be covered will lower fuel economy. by the vehicle warranty. If heavy Fuel containing metals such knocking is heard when using gasoline If the vehicle has an LTG 2.0L L4...

  • Page 242: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    DRIVING AND OPERATING system performance may be affected. Treatment Cleaner is the only gasoline Warning (Continued) The malfunction indicator lamp could additive recommended by General turn on and the vehicle may not pass Motors. It is available at your dealer. Keep children away from the a smog-check test.

  • Page 243: Filling A Portable Fuel

    DRIVING AND OPERATING To open the fuel door, push and Clean fuel from painted surfaces as Warning release the rearward center edge of soon as possible. See Exterior Care the door. The fuel door is locked when 0 324. Attempting to refuel without using the vehicle doors are locked.

  • Page 244: Trailer Towing

    DRIVING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning (Continued) first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, General Towing Use approved fuel containers. axle, or other parts. Information Remove the container from Then during the first 800 km the vehicle, trunk, or pickup (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not...
  • Page 245 DRIVING AND OPERATING itself. Get acquainted with the Backing Up Warning handling and braking of the rig before Hold the bottom of the steering wheel setting out for the open road. with one hand. To move the trailer to When towing a trailer, exhaust Before starting, check all trailer hitch the left, move that hand to the left.
  • Page 246 DRIVING AND OPERATING If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn turning the engine off. If the overheat 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then out, the arrows on the instrument warning comes on, see Engine apply the parking brake and shift cluster will still flash for turns.
  • Page 247 DRIVING AND OPERATING Check periodically to see that all hitch Maximum trailer weight is calculated nuts and bolts are tight. assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required Trailer Towing (V6 Engine, trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, Non Twin Turbo) passengers, and cargo in the tow...

  • Page 248: Towing Equipment

    DRIVING AND OPERATING over the GVW limit for the vehicle, sealed, dirt, water, and deadly Because the vehicle has antilock including the weight of the trailer carbon monoxide (CO) from the brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's tongue. exhaust can get into the vehicle. brake system.
  • Page 249 DRIVING AND OPERATING Conversions and Caution Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical components to not work and would Equipment not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your Warning dealer before adding electrical equipment.

  • Page 250: Vehicle Care

    VEHICLE CARE Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift All-Season Tires ....291 Lock Control Function Winter Tires ..... . 291 Check .

  • Page 251: General Information

    VEHICLE CARE Storing the Tire Sealant and General Information California Proposition Compressor Kit ....317 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit your Jump Starting dealer.

  • Page 252: Accessories And Modifications

    VEHICLE CARE batteries contained in Remote Keyless Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks Entry transmitters, may contain resulting from modifications or the perchlorate materials. Special installation or use of non-GM certified Doing Your Own handling may be necessary. For parts, including control module or Service Work additional information, see software modifications, is not covered...

  • Page 253: Hood

    VEHICLE CARE Keep a record with all parts receipts To close the hood: and list the mileage and the date of Before closing the hood, be sure all any service work performed. See filler caps are on properly. Then, bring Maintenance Records 0 346.

  • Page 254: Overview

    VEHICLE CARE Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG)
  • Page 255 VEHICLE CARE 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 271. 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 318. 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 282. 4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0 266.
  • Page 256 VEHICLE CARE 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX)
  • Page 257 VEHICLE CARE 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 271. 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 318. 3. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 318. 4.
  • Page 258 VEHICLE CARE 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3)
  • Page 259 VEHICLE CARE 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 271. 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 318. 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 282. 4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0 266.
  • Page 260 VEHICLE CARE 6.2L V8 Engine (LT4)

  • Page 261: Engine Oil

    VEHICLE CARE 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil handle is a loop. See Engine Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Compartment Overview 0 253 for the To ensure proper engine performance 0 271. location. and long life, careful attention must 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery be paid to engine oil.
  • Page 262 VEHICLE CARE or at least 30 minutes if the Caution (Continued) engine is not warm. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper oil level gets above the towel or cloth, then push it back cross-hatched area that shows the in all the way.

  • Page 263: Engine Oil Life System

    VEHICLE CARE been approved by GM as meeting the When selecting an oil of the Used oil can be a threat to the dexos1 specification are marked with appropriate viscosity grade, it is environment. If you change your own the dexos1 approved logo. See recommended to select an oil of the oil, be sure to drain all the oil from www.gmdexos.com.

  • Page 264: Automatic Transmission

    VEHICLE CARE oil as soon as possible within the next 2. Press and hold SEL to clear the If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the if driving under the best conditions, message and reset the oil life vehicle is started, the engine oil life...

  • Page 265: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    VEHICLE CARE Change the fluid and filter at the loose dust and dirt. Inspect the engine 4. Inspect or replace the air intervals listed in Maintenance air cleaner/filter for damage, and cleaner/filter. Schedule 0 334, and be sure to use the replace if damaged.
  • Page 266 VEHICLE CARE 2. Disconnect the lower (2) and Warning upper (4) electrical connectors and wiring attachments to air Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter cover. cleaner/filter off can cause you or 3. Remove the screws (5) on top of others to be burned.

  • Page 267: Cooling System

    VEHICLE CARE Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap and Pressure Cap 2.
  • Page 268 VEHICLE CARE What to Use Warning Warning Do not touch heater or radiator hoses, or other engine parts. They Do not touch heater or radiator can be very hot and can burn you. hoses, or other engine parts. They Do not run the engine if there is a can be very hot and can burn you.
  • Page 269 VEHICLE CARE Check to see if coolant is visible in the evaporate from the bottom chamber Caution coolant surge tank. If the coolant in normal operation. This will happen inside the coolant surge tank is faster when the vehicle is driven for Do not use anything other than a boiling, do not do anything else until long periods in hot, dry conditions.
  • Page 270 VEHICLE CARE clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL 2. Keep turning the pressure cap Warning coolant at the coolant surge tank, but slowly and remove it. Open the be sure the cooling system, including surge tank service port cap to Steam and scalding liquids from a the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is the lower chamber.

  • Page 271: Engine Overheating

    VEHICLE CARE you can feel the upper radiator Caution Caution hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan(s). If the pressure cap is not tightly Do not run the engine if there is a By this time, the coolant level installed, coolant loss and engine leak in the engine cooling system.

  • Page 272: Washer Fluid

    VEHICLE CARE If Steam Is Coming from the 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Washer Fluid temperature and to the highest Engine Compartment with No What to Use fan speed. Open the windows as Overheat Warning necessary. (V-Series Only) When windshield washer fluid is 3.

  • Page 273: Brakes

    VEHICLE CARE Caution Caution (Continued) Caution Do not use washer fluid that occurs, which could damage Continuing to drive with worn-out contains any type of water the tank if it is brake pads could result in costly repellent coating. This can completely full.

  • Page 274: Brake Fluid

    VEHICLE CARE Brake Pedal Travel Drive the vehicle and apply the brakes A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic several times if it is washed before system. Have the brake hydraulic See your dealer if the brake pedal does long-term storage. system fixed.

  • Page 275: Battery - North America

    VEHICLE CARE When the brake fluid falls to a low Caution Warning (Continued) level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning Light If brake fluid is spilled on the chemicals known to the State of 0 127. vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint California to cause cancer.

  • Page 276: All-Wheel Drive

    VEHICLE CARE 4. Start and run the engine for at Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive least 30 seconds. If the vehicle is equipped with Warning Stop/Start System All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), this is an additional system that needs If equipped with the Stop/Start Batteries have acid that can burn lubrication.

  • Page 277: Shift Lock Control Function

    VEHICLE CARE How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle 2. Firmly apply both the parking should be on a level surface. brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator pedal, If the level is below the bottom of the and be ready to turn off the fill plug hole, on the transfer case, engine immediately if it starts.

  • Page 278: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    VEHICLE CARE 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Caution See Electric Parking Brake 0 201. vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Be ready to apply the regular Allowing the wiper arm to touch parking brake.

  • Page 279: Windshield Replacement

    VEHICLE CARE 2. Press the button in the middle of Gas Strut(s) Caution the wiper arm connector, and This vehicle is equipped with gas pull the wiper blade away from Do not apply tape or hang any strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting the arm connector.

  • Page 280: Headlamp Aiming

    VEHICLE CARE Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, dealer.

  • Page 281: Led Lighting

    VEHICLE CARE Back-Up Lamps 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Warning (Continued) 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified technician 5. Install the bulb socket by turning service them.

  • Page 282: Electrical System

    VEHICLE CARE To replace one of these bulbs: Electrical System 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the center of the vehicle. Electrical System Overload 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to The vehicle has fuses and circuit remove. breakers to protect against an electrical system overload.

  • Page 283: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    VEHICLE CARE Headlamp Wiring linkage damage. Always clear ice and To check a fuse, look at the heavy snow from the windshield silver-colored band inside the fuse. An electrical overload may cause the before using the windshield wipers. If the band is broken or melted, lamps to go on and off, or in some replace the fuse.
  • Page 284 VEHICLE CARE Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
  • Page 285 VEHICLE CARE Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rear bussed electrical center/Ignition Driver motorized seat belt /Malfunction Driver power seat Indicator Lamp/ Wiper conrol relay Ignition Wiper speed relay Headlamp washer Aeroshutter Engine control O2 sensor/Emissions module relay Ignition coils/even/ O2 sensor /Heated seat 2 Ignition coils/odd...

  • Page 286: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    VEHICLE CARE Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Block Engine control Right HID headlamp module/Iignition The instrument panel fuse block is in Left/Right high-beam the end of the driver side of the Transmission control headlamp instrument panel. module/Ignition Headlamp leveling Coolant pump motor Coolant pump relay...
  • Page 287 VEHICLE CARE To install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel, and press the cover into place. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown.
  • Page 288 VEHICLE CARE Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Lighter Auxiliary power outlet Wireless charger Tilt and telescopic Sensing diagnostic steering column module/Automatic Relays Usage occupant sensing Data link connector Retained accessory Radio/DVD/Heating, Glovebox release power/Accessory ventilation/Air Shunt conditioning control K605 Logistics Body control...

  • Page 289: Rear Compartment Fuse

    VEHICLE CARE Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rear driver control module/...
  • Page 290 VEHICLE CARE Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Alternate current inverter Canister vent Fuel pump prime/Exhaust valve Passive entry/Passive start/ Body control module 2 Battery 1 Rear vision camera Body control module 4 Run/Crank 2 relay Front ventilated seats Heated mirrors Fuel pump prime relay/ Side blind zone alert/Lane Run/crank 2 relay...

  • Page 291: Wheels And Tires

    VEHICLE CARE Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Warning (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose Fuel door relay the same danger as Every new GM vehicle has overloaded tires. The * Optional high-quality tires made by a resulting crash could cause leading tire manufacturer. See the serious injury.

  • Page 292: All-Season Tires

    VEHICLE CARE All-Season Tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on Warning (Continued) ice or snow covered roads is expected. This vehicle may come with all-season See your dealer for details regarding Replace any tires that have tires. These tires are designed to winter tire availability and proper tire been damaged by impacts provide good overall performance on...

  • Page 293: Run-Flat Tires

    VEHICLE CARE Run-Flat Tires not drive too far or too fast. Driving The valve stems on run-flat tires have on the tire may not be possible if sensors that are part of the TPMS. See This vehicle, when new, may have had there is permanent damage.

  • Page 294: Summer Tires

    VEHICLE CARE and compound will have decreased Caution Caution (Continued) performance in cold climates, and on ice and snow. It is recommended that Low-profile tires are more directly on the tires. Always inspect winter tires be installed on the vehicle susceptible to damage from road tires before use.

  • Page 295: Tire Designations

    VEHICLE CARE particular tire's width, height, third week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation aspect ratio, construction type, have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit Maximum load that and service description. See the of 0310. can be carried and the maximum Tire Size illustration later in this pressure needed to support (4) Tire Identification Number...

  • Page 296: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    VEHICLE CARE (2) Tire Width The three-digit carrying capacity a tire is certified Bead The tire bead contains steel number indicates the tire section to carry. The speed rating is the wires wrapped by steel cords that width in millimeters from sidewall maximum speed a tire is certified hold the tire onto the rim.
  • Page 297 VEHICLE CARE Standards. The DOT code includes Load Index An assigned number Outward Facing Sidewall the Tire Identification Number ranging from 1 to 279 that side of an asymmetrical tire that (TIN), an alphanumeric designator corresponds to the load carrying has a particular side that faces which can also identify the tire capacity of a tire.

  • Page 298: Tire Pressure

    VEHICLE CARE A metal support for a tire treadwear. Ratings are determined Tire Pressure and upon which the tire beads are by tire manufacturers using Tires need the correct amount of seated. government testing procedures. air pressure to operate effectively. The ratings are molded into the Sidewall The portion of a tire...

  • Page 299: Operation

    VEHICLE CARE How to Check Put the valve caps back on the Caution (Continued) valve stems to keep out dirt and Use a good quality pocket-type moisture and prevent leaks. Use Needless damage from gauge to check the tire pressure. only valve caps designed for the road hazards.

  • Page 300: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    VEHICLE CARE above this level, up to the GVW, do inflation pressure label, you should Warning (Continued) not operate the vehicle above determine the proper tire inflation 160 km/h (100 mph). pressure for those tires.) the tires are rated for high-speed Return the tires to the recommended As an added safety feature, your operation, are in excellent...

  • Page 301: Operation

    VEHICLE CARE Your vehicle has also been equipped See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation possible and inflate the tires to the with a TPMS malfunction indicator to 0 300. recommended pressure shown on the indicate when the system is not Tire and Loading Information label. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 362.
  • Page 302 VEHICLE CARE example of the Tire and Loading TPMS Malfunction Light and light and the DIC message should Information label and its location. go off after successfully Message Also see Tire Pressure 0 297. completing the sensor matching The TPMS will not function properly if process.
  • Page 303 VEHICLE CARE dealer for service if the TPMS There are two minutes to match the The horn sounds twice to signal malfunction light and DIC message first tire/wheel position, and the receiver is in relearn mode comes on and stays on. five minutes overall to match all four and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE tire/wheel positions.

  • Page 304: Tire Inspection

    VEHICLE CARE active. The TIRE LEARNING The tire has a bump, bulge, Directional tires should not be ACTIVE message on the DIC rotated. Each tire and wheel or split. display screen goes off. should be used only in the The tire has a puncture, cut, position it is in.

  • Page 305: When It Is Time For New

    VEHICLE CARE Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor on the flat wheel mounting System. See Tire Pressure Monitor surface or on the wheel nuts or Operation 0 300. bolts. Check that all wheel nuts are When It Is Time for New properly tightened.

  • Page 306: Buying New Tires

    VEHICLE CARE Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage GM's exclusive TPC Spec system tell when it is time for new tires. considers over a dozen critical Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when the specifications that impact the mounted on a parked vehicle.

  • Page 307: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    VEHICLE CARE about the same time. See Tire range, speed rating, and Warning Rotation 0 303 for information on construction (radial) as the proper tire rotation. However, if it original tires. Mixing tires of different sizes (other is necessary to replace only one than those originally installed on Vehicles that have a tire pressure axle set of worn tires, place the...

  • Page 308: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    VEHICLE CARE control, electronic stability control, treadwear, traction, and Treadwear 200 Traction AA or All-Wheel Drive, the performance Temperature A temperature performance. This of these systems can also be affected. applies only to vehicles sold in the All Passenger Car Tires Must United States.

  • Page 309: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    VEHICLE CARE Traction can cause the material of the tire necessary on a regular basis. Consider an alignment check if there is unusual to degenerate and reduce tire life, The traction grades, from highest tire wear or the vehicle is significantly and excessive temperature can to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.

  • Page 310: Tire Chains

    VEHICLE CARE Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new GM original Warning and a crash. Use another type of equipment parts. traction device only if its Replacing a wheel with a used one manufacturer recommends it for Warning is dangerous.

  • Page 311: If A Tire Goes Flat

    VEHICLE CARE A rear blowout, particularly on a Caution (Continued) Warning curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in are the proper size for the tires. Special tools and procedures are a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator Install them on the tires of the rear required to service a run-flat tire.

  • Page 312: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    VEHICLE CARE 1. Turn on the hazard warning If this vehicle has a tire sealant kit Warning flashers. See Hazard Warning and the tire has been separated from Flashers 0 154. the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, Overinflating a tire could cause the or has a puncture larger than 2.
  • Page 313 VEHICLE CARE If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air compressor kit, there may not be a or Air Only) spare tire or tire changing equipment, 2. On/Off Button and on some vehicles there may not 3.
  • Page 314 VEHICLE CARE There is only enough sealant to seal 5. Tire Sealant Canister one tire. After usage, the sealant 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) canister and sealant/air hose assembly 7. Air Only Hose (Black) must be replaced. See Removal and 8. Power Plug Installation of the Sealant Canister 9.
  • Page 315 VEHICLE CARE Make sure the tire valve stem is 9. Press the on/off button (2) to Caution positioned close to the ground so turn the tire sealant and the hose will reach it. compressor kit on. If the recommended pressure 4.
  • Page 316 VEHICLE CARE 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from 17. Return the equipment to its 20. Wipe off any sealant from the the accessory power outlet in the original storage location in the wheel, tire, and vehicle. vehicle. vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used sealant 13.
  • Page 317 VEHICLE CARE 5. Tire Sealant Canister 5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto the tire valve stem by turning it 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) clockwise until it is tight. 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the 9.
  • Page 318 VEHICLE CARE 10. Inflate the tire to the 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from The tire sealant and compressor kit recommended inflation pressure the accessory power outlet in the has an accessory adapter located in a using the pressure gauge (3). The vehicle.

  • Page 319: Jump Starting

    VEHICLE CARE Jump Starting See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 250 and the back cover. Jump Starting - North Warning America Batteries can hurt you. They can be For more information about the dangerous because: vehicle battery, see Battery - North America 0 274.
  • Page 320 VEHICLE CARE The positive jump start connection for Caution the discharged battery is under a red cover. Remove the cover to expose the If any accessories are left on or terminal. plugged in during the jump starting 1. Check the other vehicle. It must procedure, they could be damaged.
  • Page 321 VEHICLE CARE 6. Connect the other end of the red Warning Caution (Continued) positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good Using a match near a battery can damage the vehicle. The repairs battery. cause battery gas to explode. People would not be covered by the vehicle 7.

  • Page 322: Towing The Vehicle

    VEHICLE CARE Towing the Vehicle Front Tow Eye Caution Caution Improper use of the tow eye can Incorrectly towing a disabled cause vehicle damage. Use caution vehicle may cause damage. The and low speeds to prevent damage damage would not be covered by to the vehicle.

  • Page 323: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    VEHICLE CARE Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing consider before recreational vehicle towing: What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. What is the distance that will be traveled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
  • Page 324 VEHICLE CARE 1. Attach the dolly to the tow Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Caution vehicle following the dolly Vehicles) manufacturer instructions. Use of a shield mounted in front of 2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. the vehicle grille could restrict airflow and cause damage to the 3.

  • Page 325: Appearance Care

    VEHICLE CARE Appearance Care If using an automatic car wash, follow Caution (Continued) the car wash instructions. The windshield wiper and rear window Exterior Care correct product usage, necessary wiper, if equipped, must be off. safety precautions, and appropriate Remove any accessories that may be Locks disposal of any vehicle care damaged or interfere with the car...
  • Page 326 VEHICLE CARE non-abrasive cleaners that are marked Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Do not use cleaners that are not safe for painted surfaces to remove Moldings intended for automotive use. foreign matter. Use a nonabrasive wax on the Caution Occasional hand waxing or mild vehicle after washing to protect polishing should be done to remove and extend the molding finish.
  • Page 327 VEHICLE CARE Washer fluids and other cleaning Air Intakes material on painted surfaces can be agents in higher concentrations removed by rubbing with a clean Clear debris from the air intakes, than suggested by the cloth. See Recommended Fluids and between the hood and windshield manufacturer.
  • Page 328 VEHICLE CARE Brake System clean cloth will make them last Caution longer, seal better, and not stick or Visually inspect brake lines and hoses squeak. for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, Chrome wheels and other chrome cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake Underbody Maintenance trim may be damaged if the vehicle pads for wear and rotors for surface...

  • Page 329: Interior Care

    VEHICLE CARE Finish Damage lotions, sunscreen, and insect (1 gal) of water. A concentrated repellent from all interior surfaces or soap solution will create streaks Quickly repair minor chips and permanent damage may result. and attract dirt. Do not use scratches with touch-up materials solutions that contain strong or Use cleaners specifically designed for...
  • Page 330 VEHICLE CARE Speaker Covers To clean: commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free Vacuum around a speaker cover the entire fabric or carpet. colorfast cloth with water. gently, so that the speaker will not be Microfiber cloth is recommended After cleaning, use a paper towel to damaged.

  • Page 331: Floor Mats

    VEHICLE CARE Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Do not use cleaners that increase Warning gloss, especially on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces, Low panel. Reflected glare can decrease Gloss Paint Surfaces, and Do not bleach or dye seat belt visibility through the windshield Natural Open Pore Wood webbing.
  • Page 332 VEHICLE CARE Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage. Floor Mats The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals.

  • Page 333: General Information

    General Information ... . . 332 resulting from neglect or inadequate Cadillac Premium Care maintenance. It may also help to Maintenance maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold.

  • Page 334: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE additional maintenance items like keep the vehicle in good working Used for high speed or competitive tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper condition, improves fuel economy, and driving blades. reduces vehicle emissions. Used for taxi, police, or delivery Because of the way people use service Caution...

  • Page 335: Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance

    Reset the oil life Owner Checks and Services system when the oil is changed. See Your vehicle comes with the Cadillac At Each Fuel Stop Engine Oil Life System 0 262. Premium Care Maintenance. It is a Check the engine oil level.
  • Page 336 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Check tire inflation pressures. See Visually inspect fuel system for Check accelerator pedal for Tire Pressure 0 297. damage or leaks. damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Inspect tire wear. See Tire Visually inspect exhaust system Inspection 0 303.
  • Page 337 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. (1) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.
  • Page 338 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Footnotes Maintenance Schedule (3) Visually check all fuel and vapor (6) Or every five years, whichever Additional Required Services - lines and hoses for proper attachment, comes first. See Cooling System 0 266. Normal connection, routing, and condition. (7) Or every 10 years, whichever (1) Vehicles with different size front (4) Or every four years, whichever...
  • Page 339 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. (1) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.

  • Page 340: Special Application Services

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Footnotes Maintenance Schedule (4) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Additional Required Services - comes first. If driving in dusty Services Severe conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. (1) Vehicles with different size front Severe Commercial Use Vehicles and rear tires do not have tire (5) Do not directly power wash the...

  • Page 341: Additional Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Additional Maintenance Trained dealer technicians have Fluids the diagnostic equipment to test Proper fluid levels and approved fluids and Care the battery and ensure that the protect the vehicle s systems and connections and cables are components. See Recommended Fluids Your vehicle is an important corrosion-free.
  • Page 342 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Lamps As part of the multi-point Trained dealer technicians can inspection, trained dealer inspect and recommend the right Properly working headlamps, technicians can visually inspect tires. Your dealer can also provide taillamps, and brake lamps are the shocks and struts for signs of tire/wheel balancing services to important to see and be seen on leaking, blown seals, or damage,...
  • Page 343 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the best Wiper blades need to be cleaned and ensuring that the tires deliver optimal viewing, keep the windshield clean kept in good condition to provide a wear and performance.

  • Page 344: Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, And Parts

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission (Except CTS-V DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19353429, in and V-Sport) Canada 19353430). Automatic Transmission (CTS-V and ATF-WS Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88863400, in V-Sport Only) Canada 88863401).

  • Page 345: Parts

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625) meeting GM Specification 9986290. Rear Axle (Non-Limited Slip SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Differential) Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285.
  • Page 346 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 19330000 PF63E 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 19330000 PF63E 6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) 12640445 PF64 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185 Spark Plugs...

  • Page 347: Maintenance Records

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 348: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification There may be a label on the inside of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the trunk that contains the following Vehicle Identification information: Number (VIN) ....347 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .

  • Page 349: Vehicle Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 343 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 350 TECHNICAL DATA Capacities Application Metric English 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) RWD (without oil cooler) 5.2 L 5.5 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) RWD (with oil cooler) 5.7 L 6.0 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) AWD 6.15 L 6.5 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 6.6 L 7.0 qt 6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series)
  • Page 351 TECHNICAL DATA Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm (0.030 0.035 in) 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Automatic 0.80 0.90 mm (0.031 0.035 in) 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm (0.030 0.035 in) 6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) Automatic 0.725 0.875 mm (0.029...

  • Page 352: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    TECHNICAL DATA Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 2.0L L4 Engine 6.2L V8 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX)

  • Page 353: Procedure

    Procedure ..... . . 352 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with Customer Assistance Offices ..354...
  • Page 354 Council of Better Business Bureaus, at 1-800 458 8006. In Canada, call procedure outlined in Steps One and Inc. the Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Two, you can file with the Better 3033 Wilson Boulevard Centre at 1-888-446-2000. Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Suite 600 Program to enforce your rights.

  • Page 355: Customer Assistance Offices

    However, if a customer wishes to Cadillac Roadside Service: to the final decision, should be write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter 1-800-882-1112 completed in about 70 days. We should be addressed to: believe our impartial program offers...

  • Page 356: Online Owner Center

    (if equipped), and OnStar Reimbursement Program Online Owner Experience (U.S.) account information. my.cadillac.com : Chat with online help The Cadillac online owner experience representatives. allows interaction with Cadillac and See my.cadillac.com to register your keeps important vehicle-specific vehicle. information in one place.

  • Page 357: Roadside Service

    General Motors North America and warranty service, or if the vehicle Service is available 24 hours a day, Cadillac reserve the right to make any was in a crash and cannot be 365 days a year. changes or discontinue the Roadside driven.

  • Page 358: Scheduling Service

    You will traveled or maintained public road, service. It provides every Cadillac receive payment, up to $100, after which includes ice and winter owner in the United States with the sending the original receipt to roads.

  • Page 359: Courtesy Transportation

    CUSTOMER INFORMATION If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Courtesy Transportation is not a part limited reimbursement for reasonable into the service department of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. fuel expenses may be available. Claim immediately, keep driving it until it A separate booklet entitled Limited amounts should reflect actual costs can be scheduled for service, unless,...

  • Page 360: Collision Damage Repair

    CUSTOMER INFORMATION Additional Program Information with which the vehicle was originally problems, and may not perform built. Genuine GM Collision parts are properly in subsequent collisions. All program options, such as shuttle the best choice to ensure that the Aftermarket parts are not covered by service, may not be available at every vehicle's designed appearance, the GM New Vehicle Limited...
  • Page 361 CUSTOMER INFORMATION repairs by using aftermarket collision Give only the necessary information If the airbag has inflated, see What parts. Some insurance companies will to police and other parties involved in Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? not specify aftermarket collision parts. the crash.

  • Page 362: Information

    CUSTOMER INFORMATION the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM Owner Information Current and Past Models parts, even if your insurance coverage Owner publications are written Service and Owner publications are does not pay the full cost. specifically for owners and intended available for many current and past If another party's insurance company to provide basic operational...

  • Page 363: Radio Frequency Statement

    CUSTOMER INFORMATION Radio Frequency Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free Statement Defects at 1-888-327-4236 This vehicle has systems that operate (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Reporting Safety Defects on a radio frequency that complies http://www.safercar.gov;...

  • Page 364: Privacy

    Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: to help the dealer technician service How far (if at all) the driver was the vehicle. Some modules may also Cadillac Customer Assistance Center depressing the accelerator and/or store data about how the vehicle is Cadillac Motor Car Division brake pedal;...

  • Page 365: Onstar

    CUSTOMER INFORMATION gender, age, and crash location) are OnStar recorded. However, other parties, such If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar as law enforcement, could combine and has an active subscription, the EDR data with the type of additional data may be collected personally identifying data routinely through the OnStar system.
  • Page 366 ONSTAR OnStar OnStar Overview including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status OnStar Overview ....365 light is: OnStar Services Solid Green: System is ready.

  • Page 367: Onstar Services

    ONSTAR Receive Roadside Assistance. OnStar Services Make a call, end a call, or answer Manage Wi-Fi Settings, an incoming call. if equipped. Emergency Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling Press to get a priority connection Emergency Services require an active, voice commands. to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to: OnStar service plan (excludes Basic Plan).

  • Page 368: Security

    ONSTAR Security 2. Say Cancel route. System Press to receive Turn-by-Turn responds: Do you want to cancel directions or have them sent to the If equipped, OnStar provides these directions? vehicle s navigation screen, services: if equipped. 3. Say Yes. System responds: OK, With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, request completed, thank you, Turn-by-Turn Navigation...

  • Page 369: Connections

    ONSTAR 2. Say Get my destination. System Ensuring Security Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some vehicles, responds with the address and touch Wi-Fi or Settings on the Change the default passwords for distance to the destination, then screen. the Wi-Fi hotspot and myCadillac responds with OnStar ready, mobile application.
  • Page 370 For some vehicles, press to compatible Apple and Android open the OnStar app on the smartphones. Cadillac users can Connect with Cadillac on social infotainment display, then select access the following services from a media. Hands-Free calling. For other vehicles...

  • Page 371: Diagnostics

    ONSTAR 4. Say Call. System responds: OK, Diagnostics battery, fuel system, or starter dialing 911. system. Alerts for potential issues By monitoring and reporting on the appear on the infotainment Retrieve My Number vehicle s key systems, OnStar display. Proactive Alerts are Advanced Diagnostics provides a way designed to help predict specific 1.

  • Page 372: Onstar Additional Information

    ONSTAR OnStar Additional After change in ownership and at Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling 90 days. are available on most vehicles. Not all Information OnStar services are available Transferring Service everywhere or on all vehicles. For OnStar Smart Driver more information, a full description of Press to request account transfer OnStar services, system limitations,...
  • Page 373 ONSTAR is not properly installed or it has not TTY Users Advisors are available in English, been properly maintained. Spanish, and French. Available OnStar has the ability to communicate If equipment or software is added, languages may vary by country. to deaf, hard-of-hearing, connected, or modified, OnStar or speech-impaired customers while in...
  • Page 374 ONSTAR In emergency situations, OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar Hands-Free Calling name tags, can use the last stored GPS saved navigation destinations, OnStar services require a vehicle location to send to emergency or pre-set radio stations. Neither electrical system, wireless service, and responders.
  • Page 375 ONSTAR 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or Permission to use, copy, modify, and dealings in this Software without prior distribute this software for any written authorization of the copyright press to speak with an Advisor. purpose with or without fee is hereby holder. Users of wireless communications are granted, provided that the above cautioned that the privacy of any...
  • Page 376 ONSTAR Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, to this condition is redistribution prohibited from Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, of a standard UnZipSFX binary misrepresentative use of the Rich Wales, Mike White. (including SFXWiz) as part of a Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail self-extracting archive;...

  • Page 377: Index

    INDEX Index Airbag System (cont'd) When Should an Airbag Accessories and Modifications ..251 Inflate? ......78 Accessory Power .
  • Page 378 Indicator) ......125 Child Restraints Battery Cadillac Premium Care Infants and Young Children ..88 Exterior Lighting Battery Maintenance .
  • Page 379 INDEX Cluster, Instrument ....116 Cupholders ......105 Door (cont'd) Delayed Locking .
  • Page 380 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Floor Mats ......330 Exhaust ......196 Winter .
  • Page 381 INDEX Fuses (cont'd) High-Beam On Light ....133 Rear Compartment Fuse High-Speed Operation ....298 Halogen Bulbs .
  • Page 382 INDEX LATCH, Lower Anchors and Lights (cont'd) High-Beam On ....133 Tethers for Children ....93 Keyless Entry LED Lighting .
  • Page 383 INDEX Mirrors, Interior Rearview ... 48 OnStar Security ..... 367 Mode .
  • Page 384 Driving, Wet ..... . . 182 Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac ......334 Reimbursement Program, GM Roadside Service .
  • Page 385 INDEX Sealant Kit, Tire ..... 311 Service (cont'd) Start Vehicle, Remote ....36 Doing Your Own Work .
  • Page 386 INDEX Systems Tires (cont'd) Transmission Terminology and Definitions ..295 Driver Assistance ....222 Automatic ......197 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .
  • Page 387 INDEX Vehicle (cont'd) Wi-Fi ....... . . 368 Towing ......321 Windows .
  • Page 388 WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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