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the text describing the operation or Do Not Service Warning information relating to a specific Engine Coolant Temperature component, control, message, gauge, Warning indicates a hazard that or indicator. Exterior Lamps could result in injury or death. Shown when the owner s manual Flame/Fire Prohibited has additional instructions or Fuel Gauge...
IN BRIEF Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
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IN BRIEF 1. Air Vents 0 164. Parking Assist Button. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Assistance Systems for Parking or System 0 210 (If Equipped). 2. Electric Parking Brake 0 189. Backing 0 204. Phone Button. See Steering Instrument Panel Illumination Automatic Parking Assist (APA) Wheel Controls in the Control 0 154.
IN BRIEF Initial Drive Information Remote Vehicle Start : Press twice quickly to release the trunk. The engine can be started from This section provides a brief overview outside of the vehicle. about some of the important features that may or may not be on your Starting the Vehicle specific vehicle.
IN BRIEF Door Locks button on the door handle when Windows the RKE transmitter is within 1 m To lock or unlock a door manually: (3 ft). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28. Use the key in the driver door. The key cylinder is covered by a cap.
IN BRIEF Seat Adjustment Move Feature Select (1) to display Base Seat Adjustment seat adjustments on the Uplevel Seat Adjustment infotainment display. Press and release or hold to scroll through If equipped, the ignition must be on features. to use all uplevel seat features. Press Up (2) to make upward Uplevel Seat Control adjustments of the selected...
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IN BRIEF Lumbar and Bolster Support See Lumbar Adjustment 0 57. Upper Shoulder Support To adjust bolster support, if equipped: To adjust upper shoulder support, Uplevel Seat Adjustment if equipped: If equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features. To adjust lumbar support, if equipped: Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to bolster...
IN BRIEF Reclining Seatbacks Massage 4. To activate massage at last massage type and intensity settings or to turn massage off, press the massage On/Off control (2). See Massage 0 64. Memory Features Base Shown, Uplevel Similar Driver Seat Shown, Passenger Seat Similar To adjust the seatback: If equipped, the ignition must be on...
IN BRIEF wheel, if equipped. Memory positions Second Row Seats Press to ventilate the driver are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 or passenger seat. On some vehicles, either side of the for automatic memory recalls. seatback can be folded for more cargo Press the button once for the highest Before storing, adjust all available space.
IN BRIEF Seat Belts Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirror United States Refer to the following sections for Canada important information on how to use 1. Move the selector switch to L seat belts properly: The passenger sensing system will (Left) or R (Right) to choose the turn off the front outboard passenger Seat Belts 0 68.
IN BRIEF Interior Mirror Press the control to move the tilt and DOOR : The lamp comes on telescoping steering wheel up and automatically when a door is opened. Adjustment down or forward and rearward. ON : Turns the dome lamp on. Hold the rearview mirror in the center Do not adjust the steering wheel while Reading Lamps...
IN BRIEF Turn the control to the following Windshield Wiper/Washer positions: : Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to again to reactivate the AUTO mode. AUTO : Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending With the ignition on or in ACC/ on outside lighting.
IN BRIEF If equipped with Rainsense and the Climate Controls feature is enabled in vehicle The climate control buttons and the climate control display are used to adjust personalization, move the windshield the heating, cooling, and ventilation. wiper lever to INT and turn the INT band to adjust the sensitivity to moisture.
IN BRIEF Information Center (DIC) message See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 158 and Rear Climate Control indicates the gear the vehicle is in. See Manual Mode 0 187. System 0 163, if equipped. Transmission Tap Shift Climate Control Display 1.
IN BRIEF Vehicle Features Cruise Control SET : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is already Infotainment System active, use to decrease vehicle speed. To decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), See the infotainment manual for press SET down to the first detent.
IN BRIEF Forward Collision Alert brake the vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when (FCA) System driving in a forward gear. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) reduce the harm caused by front-end 0 213.
IN BRIEF that direction. It may also provide a Lane Change Alert (LCA) Front Vision Camera Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert If equipped, a view of the area in front If equipped, the LCA system is a as the lane marking is crossed. The of the vehicle displays on the lane-changing aid that assists drivers system will not assist or alert if it...
IN BRIEF See Assistance Systems for Parking or Automatic Parking See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 204. Backing 0 204. Assist (APA) Parking Assist Power Outlets If equipped, the APA system helps to search for and maneuver the vehicle If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) The accessory power outlets can be into parallel or perpendicular parking...
IN BRIEF Universal Remote System Sunroof Sunroof Switch Comfort Stop : The sunroof has a If equipped with a sunroof, the comfort stop feature that stops the ignition must be on or in ACC/ sunroof from opening fully. Press and ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory release (1) to open the sunroof...
IN BRIEF Sunshade Switch Performance and See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 191. Express-open/Express-close : Press Maintenance and release the front or rear of Tire Pressure Monitor to express-open or express-close the Traction Control/Electronic This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure sunshade.
IN BRIEF pressures are getting low and the tires Fuel (LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo No E85 or FlexFuel need to be inflated to the proper V6 Engine) Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater pressure. than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), The TPMS does not replace normal such as E85, cannot be used in this monthly tire maintenance.
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 1. Using the DIC buttons, display Always follow posted speed limits New Cadillac owners are automatically REMAINING OIL LIFE on the or drive more slowly when enrolled in the Roadside Service DIC. See Driver Information Center conditions require.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS driver door and for locking the rear Check the location. Other vehicles seatbacks so they cannot be folded. or objects may be blocking the See Rear Seats 0 64. signal. To remove the key, press the button Check the transmitter's battery.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS If equipped with auto mirror folding, : Press and release and then pressing and holding immediately press and hold for at one second will fold the mirrors, least four seconds to start the engine if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization from outside the vehicle using the 0 142.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock button on a passenger door unlock all doors on the first lock/ handle will unlock all doors. Pressing unlock press from the driver door. See the lock/unlock button will cause all Vehicle Personalization 0 142.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS To customize the doors to NO REMOTE DETECTED and the horn Programming with Recognized automatically lock when exiting the will chirp three times. This occurs Transmitters vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization only once each time the vehicle is A new transmitter can be programmed 0 142.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS When all additional transmitters The DIC displays REMOTE are programmed, press and hold LEARN PENDING, ENGINE START/STOP for PLEASE WAIT. approximately 12 seconds to exit 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the programming mode. DIC displays PRESS ENGINE 7.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode. 7. Return the key back into the transmitter. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, or if there is interference with the signal, 4.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Replace the battery if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY. 2. Separate the two halves of the 3. Remove the old battery. Do not transmitter using a flat tool use a metal object. inserted into the bottom center 4.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS If equipped, heated and ventilated Other conditions can affect the Extending Engine Run Time front seats may also come on if performance of the transmitter. See The engine run time can also be enabled in vehicle personalization. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System extended by another 10 minutes, See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats...
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Turn the vehicle on and then Door Locks Warning (Continued) back off. Warning Conditions in Which Remote Start Outsiders can easily enter Will Not Work through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be dangerous. when you slow down or stop The remote start will not operate if the vehicle.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Pull once on the door handle to doors and the trunk. See Remote 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and unlock the door and again to open Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation remove. the door. 0 28. 4.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 5. Check that the cap is secure. : Press to lock the doors. Free-Turning Locks : Press to unlock the doors. The door key lock cylinder turns freely Delayed Locking when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle is off and locking is Safety Locks requested while a door is open, when The vehicle is programmed so that The rear door safety locks prevent all doors are closed the vehicle will when the doors are closed, the passengers from opening the rear check for RKE transmitters inside.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS If the rear inside door handle is being Doors Warning (Continued) pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain Trunk set the fan speed to the locked and the indicator light may highest setting. See Climate flash.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Emergency Trunk Release Press twice quickly on the Handle Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Use the handle to assist in closing the trunk. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. If the vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area can still be accessed by folding the rear seat: 1.
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.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation first unlocking with the RKE accident: This vehicle has a passive transmitter, the horn will chirp and Lock the vehicle after all theft-deterrent system.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS If the transmitter is ever damaged, It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors you may not be able to start your system to learn new or replacement vehicle. RKE transmitters. Up to eight Convex Mirrors transmitters can be programmed for When trying to start the vehicle, the the vehicle.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Power Mirrors Memory Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats 0 60. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have SBZA. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 214. Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror housings.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Heated Mirrors The mirror(s) return to the original Interior Mirrors position when: : Press to heat the mirrors. The vehicle is shifted out of Interior Rearview Mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under R (Reverse), or remains in Dual Automatic Climate Control System Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
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.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Window Lockout If equipped, pull the window switch Warning (Continued) up fully and quickly release to express close the window. override, make sure that all people Briefly press or pull the window and obstructions are clear of the switch in the same direction to stop window path.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 4. Open the window and continue Rear Window Sunshade If equipped, the rear seat center to press the switch briefly after armrest may have rear window the window has fully opened. sunshade buttons. Remote Window Operation Rear Passenger Door Sunshades If equipped, this feature allows all the windows to be opened remotely.
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Roof Sunroof Switch Comfort Stop : The sunroof has a Sunroof comfort stop feature that stops the sunroof from opening fully. Press and If equipped with a sunroof, the release (1) to open the sunroof ignition must be on or in ACC/ to the comfort stop position.
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS Sunshade Switch Express-open/Express-close : Press and release the front or rear of to express-open or express-close the sunshade. If the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will express-close within a short distance of the opened sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Press sunroof seal or in the track.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Seats and Restraints Seat Belt Care ..... . 73 Securing Child Restraints (With Replacing Seat Belt System Parts the Seat Belt in the after a Crash .
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Head Restraints The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To adjust the head restraint forward The head restraint can be folded or rearward, press the button located forward to allow for better visibility...
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 2. Press both buttons on the head event of an emergency, the following can be used as removal and restraint posts at the same time, and pull up on the head installation instructions. Store the removed head restraints in a secure restraint.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS To reinstall the head restraint: Front Seats Uplevel Seat Control Power Seat Adjustment Uplevel Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Press Rearward (3) to make Raise or lower the front part of the Press and hold the control up to rearward adjustments of the seat cushion by moving the front increase upper lumbar support selected feature. of the control up or down. and decrease lower lumbar support.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) Upper Shoulder Support Thigh Support Adjustment to adjust lumbar forward or To adjust upper shoulder support, rearward. if equipped: Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust lumbar up or down. To adjust bolster support, if equipped: Base Seat If equipped, pull up on the lever.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Reclining Seatbacks Warning (Continued) 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. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Memory Seats immediately press and hold 1, 2, Memory Recall. Select On or Off. See Auto Memory Recall later in (Exit) on the driver door until this section. two beeps sound. To manually recall these positions, press and hold 1, 2, To begin Easy Exit Recall movement when the ignition is until the saved position is...
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Saving Memory Positions 5. Repeat Steps 1 4 for a second Auto Memory Recall driver using 1 or 2. Read these instructions completely If equipped with a memory seat before saving memory positions. switch on the passenger door, that To save the position for and easy position must be recalled manually.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) prior Personalization Settings" previously in obstruction and try the recall again. to reaching the stored memory this section and Vehicle Personalization If the memory position still does not position. 0 142. recall, see your dealer for service.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Press the button once for the highest ventilated seats feature can be setting. With each press of the button, programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on. If equipped the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS The temperature performance of an To activate and adjust massage: Rear Seats unoccupied seat may be reduced. This 1. Turn the selection control (1) to is normal. Folding the Seatback view massage options on the The heated or ventilated seats may be infotainment display.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS To fold the seatback: Raising the Seatback Warning Warning A seat belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, If either seatback is not locked, it or twisted will not provide the could move forward in a sudden protection needed in a crash.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS To raise a seatback: To lock or unlock a seatback: Rear Seat Armrest 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Heated Rear Seats Rear Seat With the vehicle started, press to heat the left or right outboard Pass-Through Door seat cushion and seatback. On Warning vehicles without rear climate controls, an indicator light on the button will If you cannot feel temperature turn on when the heated seat is on.
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.
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.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very All seating positions in the vehicle quickly. If this happens, let the have a lap-shoulder belt. belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you The following instructions explain more slowly.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS To unlatch the belt, push the button effectiveness of the seat belt in a on the buckle. The belt should return crash. See How to Wear Seat Belts to its stowed position. Properly 0 69. Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position, the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Seat Belt Pretensioners Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has seat belt Rear seat belt comfort guides may pretensioners for front outboard provide added seat belt comfort for occupants. Although the seat belt older children who have outgrown pretensioners cannot be seen, they are booster seats and for some adults.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Seat Belt Extender or frayed seat belts may not protect Seat belt hardware should be kept dry you in a crash. They can rip apart and free of dust or debris. As If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten under impact forces.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System A knee airbag for the driver and seat belts may not be necessary. But for the front outboard passenger Vehicles with a standard wheelbase the seat belt assemblies that were A seat-mounted side impact airbag and a factory installed rear seat have used during any crash may have been...
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS injury from the force of an inflating Warning Warning bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, Here are the most important things to force and faster than the blink of an or very close to, any airbag when it know about the airbag system:...
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side The driver knee airbag is below the Similar steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the The driver and front outboard The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel...
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Roof-rail airbags are designed to different crash speeds depending on inflate in moderate to severe side Inflate? whether the vehicle hits an object crashes depending on the location of This vehicle is equipped with airbags.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS What Makes an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are be hot for several minutes. For designed to help contain the head and location of the airbags, see Where Are Inflate? chest of occupants in the outboard the Airbags? 0 76. In a deployment event, the sensing seating positions in the first and The parts of the airbag that come into...
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS another crash. A new system will Warning (Continued) Warning include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service problems following an airbag A crash severe enough to inflate the manual for the vehicle covers the deployment, you should seek airbags may have also damaged need to replace other parts.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS The passenger sensing system works Warning (Continued) with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. The sensors inflates. This is because the back of are designed to detect the presence of the rear-facing child restraint would a properly seated occupant and be very close to the inflating airbag.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) Warning designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and using another vehicle to transport If the airbag readiness light ever knee airbag anytime the system the child when a rear seat is not comes on and stays on, it means senses that a person of adult size is available.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 3. Remove any additional items 6. Restart the vehicle. If a person of adult size is sitting in from the seat such as blankets, the front outboard passenger seat, but The passenger sensing system cushions, seat covers, seat the off indicator is lit, it could be may or may not turn off the heaters, or seat massagers.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS covers, seat heaters, and seat the seat. If the outboard passenger Warning massagers can affect how well the airbag(s) are turned on, the on passenger sensing system operates. indicator will be lit. If the front outboard passenger We recommend that you not use seat If the front passenger seat gets wet, airbag is turned off for an...
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.
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 0 125. A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS The manufacturer instructions that Q: What is the proper way to wear Warning come with the booster seat state the seat belts? weight and height limitations for that A: An older child should wear a Never allow more than one child to booster.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Warning Warning Never allow a child to wear the seat Children can be seriously injured or belt with the shoulder belt behind strangled if a shoulder belt is their back. A child can be seriously wrapped around their neck. The injured by not wearing the shoulder belt can tighten but lap-shoulder belt properly.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS For each type of child restraint, there Child Restraint Systems Warning are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be A young child's hip bones are still sure it is designed to be used in a so small that the vehicle's regular motor vehicle.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s seat belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Restraint...
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS When securing an add-on child Securing the Child Within the Warning restraint, refer to the instructions that Child Restraint come with the restraint which may be A child in a rear-facing child on the restraint itself or in a booklet, Warning restraint can be seriously injured or or both, and to this manual.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS positions should not be used if the In order to use the LATCH system in Warning (Continued) child restraint prevents access to or your vehicle, you need a child interferes with the routing of the restraint that has LATCH seat as far back as it will go.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS A child restraint must never be See Securing Child Restraints (With the Top Tether Anchor installed using only the top tether and Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 0 101 or anchor. Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 99.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Some child restraints that have a top : Seating positions with two lower tether are designed for use with or anchors. 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.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS secured in a rear seating position. See Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Where to Put the Restraint 0 92 for additional information. come loose or even break during a Buckle any unused seat belts Securing a Child Restraint crash.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS If you need to secure more than one Installing child restraints using child restraint in the rear seat, see LATCH in the center and left rear Where to Put the Restraint 0 92. seating positions at the same time is prohibited.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 1.2. For outboard rear seating and you are using a dual positions, put the head tether, route the tether restraint in the upright over the seatback. position. See Head Restraints 0 53. 1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) Warning When securing a child restraint with the seat belts in a rear seat position, A crash can damage the LATCH study the instructions that came with system in the vehicle.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 92. 1.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (With the Seat Belt in the manufacturer s instructions Front Seat) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that passenger frontal airbag inflates. always move the seat as far back as came with the child restraint and the This is because the back of the it will go.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS Position the release button on the buckle, away from the child restraint system, so that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the 6. To tighten the belt, push down belt if needed.
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS 7. If the vehicle does not have a To remove the child restraint, rear seat and the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let manufacturer recommends using it return to the stowed position. If the a top tether anchor, attach the top tether is attached to a top tether top tether to the top tether...
STORAGE Storage Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ..105 Do not store heavy or sharp objects Instrument Panel Storage ..105 in storage compartments. In a Glove Box .
STORAGE Glove Box Armrest Storage Center Console Storage Rear To open, press the button. If equipped, Press the button and lift to access the Pull up on the lever to access the there is a compact disc player and storage area. There is a power outlet storage area.
STORAGE Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs Push the cover forward to access. There are cupholders in the center There is a power outlet inside. To console. Push and release on the close, push the cover again and passenger side of the cover to access release.
STORAGE Cargo Management System To open the cargo management system, push down on the rear of the handle, then lift the handle up. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk. The net is attached to the cargo tie-downs. Put small loads behind the net.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instruments and Engine Oil Temperature Gauge Security Light ..... 134 (Performance High-Beam On Light ... . . 134 Controls Configuration Only) .
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Controls Heated Steering Wheel If equipped with auto heated and ventilated front seats, the heated steering wheel turns on automatically Steering Wheel Adjustment along with the auto heated seats. The heated wheel indicator will follow the state of the steering wheel heat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 62 and Vehicle Personalization 0 142.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Clear snow and ice from the wiper windshield and controls the frequency blades and windshield before using of the windshield wiper. To turn this them. If frozen to the windshield, feature on or off, see Rain Sense carefully loosen or thaw them.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Wiper Arm Assembly Protection Clock Warning When using an automatic car wash, The time and date for the clock can be move the windshield wiper lever to In freezing weather, do not use the set using the infotainment system. See OFF.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Certain accessory power plugs may Power Outlet 110/120-Volt The indicator light does not come on not be compatible with the accessory when the ignition is off or if the Alternating Current power outlet and could overload equipment is not fully seated into the If equipped with this power outlet on vehicle or adapter fuses.
To check for phone or other device charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to compatibility: 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone. In the U.S., see www.my.cadillac.com/learn. Warning In Canada, see Remove all objects from the www.gmtotalconnect.ca. charging pad before charging your Or, see your dealer for details.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 2. Remove all objects from the To activate the cigarette lighter, push charging pad. The system may it into the heating element and let go. not charge if there are any The lighter pops out when it is ready objects between the phone and to be used.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instrument Cluster English Base Level Shown, Metric Similar...
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS English Uplevel Balanced Shown, Metric Similar...
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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.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Phone Info Pages : Press SEL while Info Head-up Display (HUD) Rotation : Pages is highlighted to select the This feature allows for adjusting the While the Phone application page is angle of the HUD image. Press SEL on items to be displayed in the DIC info displayed, press SEL to enter the displays.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 135.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Here are four things that some owners Boost Gauge (Performance ask about. None of these show a Configuration Only) problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
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.
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...
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.
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.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the light is flashing : A Caution malfunction has been detected that (Check Engine Light) could damage the emission control If the vehicle is driven continually This light is part of the vehicle s system and increase vehicle with this light on, the emission emissions.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Tank with a Portable Gas Can 12-volt battery has recently been under Filling the Tank 0 221. The replaced or run down, or if the diagnostic system can detect if the vehicle has been recently serviced. adapter has been left installed in See your dealer if the vehicle will not the vehicle, allowing fuel to pass or cannot be made ready for...
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS This light should come on briefly Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking when the engine is started. If it does Light Brake Light not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Antilock Brake System and there is a problem with the See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) regular brakes. See your dealer for 0 216. (ABS) Warning Light service. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) See Brake System Warning Light 0 128. Light Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light...
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS This light is amber and flashes as a Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed. See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 218. Vehicle Ahead Indicator This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Traction Control System Engine Coolant The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Temperature Warning Light engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating 0 245.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS the tires to the pressure value shown Low Fuel Warning Light Caution (Continued) on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure 0 270. vehicle serviced. Always follow the When the Light Flashes First and maintenance schedule for changing Then Is On Steady engine oil.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Security Light High-Beam On Light Lamps On Reminder On some vehicles the immobilizer This light comes on when the This light comes on when the exterior light should come on briefly as the high-beam headlamps are in use. See lamps are in use.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Adaptive Cruise Control Light Information Displays SEL : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. Driver Information DIC Information Display Options Center (DIC) The info displays on the DIC can be The DIC is displayed in the turned on or off through the instrument cluster.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Speed (Base Cluster) : Shows the Fuel Range : Shows the approximate economy that the vehicle has right vehicle speed in either kilometers per distance the vehicle can be driven now and changes frequently as driving hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). without refueling.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Estimated Time to Arrival : Shows Driver Assistance (Uplevel Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the the estimated time until arrival at Cluster) : Shows information for Lane oil's remaining useful life. your destination. Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is Warning (LDW), and Forward displayed, that means 99% of the...
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Tire Pressure : Shows the If equipped with HUD, some approximate pressures of all four tires. information concerning the operation Tire pressure is displayed in either of the vehicle is projected onto the kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per windshield.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Low Fuel : Press to select the display view. to highlight OK, then press SEL to Each press will change the save the setting. CANCEL can also be Some vehicle messages or alerts display view. selected to cancel the setting. The displayed in the HUD may be cleared vehicle must be in P (Park).
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Cruise Control speed, Lane Departure All HUD views may briefly display Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts Warning, and Vehicle Ahead indicator. audio information when the driver shown in the instrument cluster may Some information only appears on uses the steering wheel controls to also be displayed in any HUD view.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth Vehicle Messages Driver Assistance Systems sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the Cruise Control Messages displayed on the DIC lens gently, then dry it. Lighting and Bulb Replacement indicate the status of the vehicle or HUD Troubleshooting some action that may be needed to Wiper/Washer Systems...
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS message stays on, or displays Vehicle Personalization The menu may contain the following: repeatedly, the vehicle should be Climate and Air Quality The following are all possible vehicle taken to your dealer for service as personalization features. Depending soon as possible.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Auto Cooled Seats FAB are available. The Alert setting Touch Off or On. disables FAB. See Forward Automatic This setting automatically turns on Collision / Detection Systems Braking (FAB) 0 213. and regulates the ventilated seats Touch the Collision/Detection Systems when the cabin temperature is warm.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Rear Cross Traffic Alert Easy Exit Options Auto Mirror Folding This setting specifies if an alert will This feature automatically recalls the When on, the outside mirrors will display when the vehicle detects previously stored exit button position automatically fold or unfold when the approaching rear cross traffic when in when exiting the vehicle.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Exit Lighting Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback This setting specifies how long the This setting delays the locking of the This setting specifies how the vehicle headlamps stay on after the vehicle is vehicle s doors. responds when the vehicle is locked turned off and exited.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS If equipped with Auto Heated Steering Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On. Universal Remote Wheel, this feature will turn on when System Remote Left in Vehicle Alert the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats This feature sounds an alert when the turn on.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS instructions refer to a garage door Make sure the hand-held transmitter button until the indicator light opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and changes from a slow to a rapid devices.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS five seconds. If the light stays 6. Inside the vehicle, press and hold This may not be long enough for the on or the garage door moves, the newly programmed Universal Universal Remote system to pick up programming is complete.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated. To erase: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds. 2.
LIGHTING Lighting Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together Exterior Lamp Controls ..150 with the parking lamps and Exterior Lamps Off Reminder .
LIGHTING Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam The high-beam headlamps remain on, The vehicle's windshield is dirty, under the automatic control, until one cracked, or obstructed by To enable the IntelliBeam system, of the following situations occurs: something that blocks the view of with the turn signal lever in the the light sensor.
LIGHTING The light sensor determines it is daytime. The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in P (Park). When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and other lamps This indicator light turns on in the will not be on.
LIGHTING When it is bright enough outside, the Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change headlamps will turn off or may change Signals to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to or the ignition is off.
LIGHTING If after signaling a turn or lane Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps change, the arrow flashes rapidly or The courtesy lamps come on when does not come on, a signal bulb may Instrument Panel any door is opened and the dome be burned out.
LIGHTING ON : Turns the lamp on. Lighting Features Reading Lamps Entry Lighting There are reading lamps on the Some exterior lamps and most of the overhead console and over the rear interior lights turn on briefly at night, passenger doors. These lamps come or in areas of limited lighting when on automatically when any door is is pressed on the Remote Keyless...
LIGHTING Exit Lighting Exterior Lighting Battery Saver Some exterior lamps and interior lights come on at night, or in areas The exterior lamps turn off about with limited lighting, when the driver 10 minutes after the ignition is turned door is opened after the ignition is off, if the parking lamps or headlamps turned off.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment Introduction See the infotainment manual for Infotainment ..... 157 information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition.
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 .
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CLIMATE CONTROLS are adjusted. The air delivery mode Climate Control Display can be adjusted on the climate control The fan, air delivery mode, air status display. conditioning, driver and passenger temperatures, and SYNC settings can Automatic Operation be controlled by touching CLIMATE The system automatically controls the on the infotainment Home Page or the fan speed, air delivery, air...
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CLIMATE CONTROLS recirculation light will not come on. passenger settings are adjusted, the mode button is lit. Touching any of SYNC button is displayed when the the air delivery modes cancels Press to select recirculation; press temperatures are unlinked. automatic air delivery control and the it again to select outside air.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS turned off or the outside temperature The rear window defogger can be set Pressing cancels automatic falls below freezing, the air to automatic operation. See Climate recirculation. Press AUTO to return to conditioner will not run. and Air Quality under Vehicle automatic operation;...
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CLIMATE CONTROLS control system may run when the Sensor Caution (Continued) vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver s previous settings to stations clearly. The repairs would heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. not be covered by the vehicle The rear defog may come on during warranty.
CLIMATE CONTROLS Rear Climate Control Rear : Press this button on the front climate control display to open the System rear climate control display. The rear If equipped, the rear climate control climate control settings can now be adjusted from the front system is on the rear of the center console.
CLIMATE CONTROLS Rear Control Lockout : Press to lock +/ : Press or press and hold the rear Air Vents or unlock control of the rear climate temperature control buttons or display Adjustable air vents are in the center control system from the rear seat to adjust the rear passenger and on the side of the instrument passengers.
CLIMATE CONTROLS Keep the path under the front Maintenance seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the Passenger Compartment vehicle more effectively. Air Filter Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the The filter reduces dust, pollen, and performance of the system.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Driving and Extended Parking ....184 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing ..... . . 204 Engine Exhaust Operating Assistance Systems for...
DRIVING AND OPERATING Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle Defensive Driving features before driving, such as Defensive driving means always programming favorite radio Distracted Driving expect the unexpected. The first step stations and adjusting climate in driving defensively is to wear the control and seat settings.
DRIVING AND OPERATING (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which If power steering assist is lost due to a Warning (Continued) could be a lot of distance in an system malfunction, the vehicle can emergency. be steered, but may require increased small amount of alcohol.
DRIVING AND OPERATING effort increases to provide a sport-like Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery feel to the steering. This provides Take curves at a reasonable speed. maximum control and stability. Reduce speed before entering a Hydraulic Power Steering curve. If the vehicle has hydraulic power Maintain a reasonable, steady steering, it may require maintenance.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Loss of Control Slow down and adjust your driving Warning according to weather conditions. Skidding Stopping distance can be longer Wet brakes can cause crashes. They and vehicle control can be affected There are three types of skids that might not work as well in a quick when traction is reduced by water, correspond to the vehicle's three...
DRIVING AND OPERATING and you are going fast enough. When Check all fluid levels and brakes, Drive at speeds that keep the the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has tires, cooling system, and vehicle in its own lane. Do not little or no contact with the road. transmission.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Turn on Traction Control. See Tie a red cloth to an outside Warning (Continued) Traction Control/Electronic Stability mirror. Control 0 191. fan speed to the highest Warning Antilock Brake System (ABS) setting. See Climate Control improves vehicle stability during Systems.
DRIVING AND OPERATING If the Vehicle Is Stuck possible. To prevent transmission Warning wear, wait until the wheels stop Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels spinning before shifting gears. Release Do not load the vehicle any to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, the accelerator pedal while shifting, heavier than the Gross Vehicle mud, ice, or snow.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Tire and Loading Information inflation pressures (4). For more Steps for Determining Correct Label information on tires and inflation Load Limit see Tires 0 263 and Tire Pressure Locate the statement "The 0 270. combined weight of There is also important loading occupants and cargo should information on the Certification...
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING weight of the driver, passengers, the vehicle, or the Gross Axle and cargo should never exceed the Weight Rating (GAWR) for either vehicle's capacity weight. the front or rear axle. If the vehicle is a professional Certification Label vehicle, the vehicle-specific certification label is provided by the final stage manufacturer.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Starting and Operating Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) New Vehicle Break-In Never stack heavier things, Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually like suitcases, inside the increased. vehicle so that some of Caution them are above the tops of The vehicle does not need an the seats.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING the Keyless Access system. See Remote If the vehicle must be shut off in an If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation emergency: and must be shut off while driving, 0 28. press and hold ENGINE START/STOP 1.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Service Mode Caution Caution (Continued) This power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to verify Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the resulting damage would not be the proper operation of the vehicle is moving.
DRIVING AND OPERATING extra gasoline from the engine. thermostat in the plug end of the cord Caution Do not race the engine will prevent engine heater operation immediately after starting it. at temperatures above 18 °C (0 °F). Cranking the engine for long Operate the engine and To Use the Engine Heater periods of time, by pressing...
DRIVING AND OPERATING Check the heater cord for 4. Before starting the engine, be Warning (Continued) damage. If it is damaged, do not sure to unplug and store the cord use it. See your dealer for a as it was before to keep it away or using a damaged heater or replacement.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Shifting Into Park difficult to shift out of P (Park). To Warning (Continued) prevent torque lock, set the parking 1. Hold the brake pedal down and brake and then shift into P (Park). To will not move, even when you are apply the parking brake.
DRIVING AND OPERATING If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking over Things If the vehicle is left parked while battery or a battery with low voltage, running and the Remote Keyless Entry That Burn try charging or jump starting the (RKE) transmitter is outside the battery.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle While Warning (Continued) Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the engine in the vehicle body from running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO), which cannot be...
DRIVING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission lever button and move the shift lever Warning (Continued) into another gear. See Shifting out of Park 0 183. Do not leave the vehicle when the R : Use this gear to back up. engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can Caution move suddenly.
DRIVING AND OPERATING In M (Manual Mode) the transmission Warning Caution will shift as an automatic until the Tap Shift controls are used. Tap Shift Shifting into a drive gear while the A transmission hot message may activates driver manual gear selection. engine is running at high speed is display if the automatic See Manual Mode 0 187.
DRIVING AND OPERATING downshift, and the right control to Drive Systems Brakes upshift. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates the All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake gear the vehicle is in. System (ABS) If equipped, this feature transfers When accelerating the vehicle from a torque to the rear wheels as required.
DRIVING AND OPERATING a sudden obstacle, a computer senses Using ABS The vehicle has an Electric Parking the wheels are slowing down. If one of Brake (EPB). The EPB can always be Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the the wheels is about to stop rolling, the activated, even if the ignition is off.
DRIVING AND OPERATING problem with the EPB. A DIC message EPB Release Automatic EPB Release will display. Release the EPB and try To release the EPB: The EPB will automatically release if to apply it again. If the light does not the vehicle is running, placed into 1.
DRIVING AND OPERATING automatically disengage when the Ride Control Systems pressure at any one of the vehicle's brake pedal is released or brake pedal brakes to help steer the vehicle in the pressure is quickly decreased. direction which you are steering. Traction Control/Electronic If cruise control is being used and Stability Control...
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DRIVING AND OPERATING 2. Turn the engine off and wait Caution 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. Drive the vehicle. If comes on and The vehicle driveline could be stays on, the vehicle may need more damaged.
DRIVING AND OPERATING When the shift lever is placed in D air compressor connected to the rear StabiliTrak Off Light in the (Drive) the system will revert back to air springs will raise or lower the rear instrument cluster turn off and a DIC Tour Mode.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Cruise Control automatically disengages. See Traction +RES : If there is a set speed in Control/Electronic Stability Control memory, press the control up briefly to resume to that speed or press and 0 191. If a collision alert occurs when Warning cruise control is activated, cruise hold to accelerate.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Setting Cruise Control Once the vehicle speed reaches about Reducing Speed While Using Cruise 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press +RES Control is on when not in use, SET or up to the first detent briefly. The Do one of the following: +RES could get pressed and go into vehicle returns to the previous set...
DRIVING AND OPERATING While pressing the accelerator pedal system activates while ACC is Press or shortly following the release to engaged, ACC may automatically Erasing Speed Memory override cruise, briefly applying the disengage. See Traction Control/ SET switch will result in cruise set to Electronic Stability Control 0 191.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING already engaged. To decrease speed by Warning 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET down to the first detent. To decrease speed to ACC will not detect or brake for the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the children, pedestrians, animals, speedometer, press SET down to the or other objects.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING ACC will not set at a speed less than Be mindful of speed limits, 25 km/h (15 mph), although it can be surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when selecting the resumed when driving at lower speeds. set speed.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Press and hold +RES up until the Press and hold SET down until When pressed, the current gap setting desired set speed appears on the the desired lower speed is reached, displays briefly on the instrument display, then release it. then release it.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Alerting the Driver Approaching and Following a feel or sound different than if the Vehicle brakes were applied manually. This is normal. Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects Warning If ACC is engaged, driver action may ACC may not detect and react to The vehicle ahead indicator is in the be required when ACC cannot apply stopped or slow-moving vehicles...
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DRIVING AND OPERATING ACC Automatically Disengages Notification to Resume ACC A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to P (Park) before ACC may automatically disengage and ACC will maintain a follow gap behind exiting the vehicle. See Vehicle the driver will need to manually apply a detected vehicle and slow your Messages 0 141.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING ACC Override Warning (Continued) If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, the ACC indicator will on an entrance or exit ramp. Always turn blue on the instrument cluster. be ready to use the brakes if ACC will resume operation when the necessary.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING guardrails, and other stationary Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Erasing Speed Memory objects when entering or exiting a Towing a Trailer The cruise control set speed is erased curve. This is normal operation. The from memory if is pressed or if vehicle does not need service.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Driver Assistance Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features alert Systems the driver of obstacles by beeping. To Detect vehicles or objects change the volume of the warning This vehicle may have features that outside the area monitored by chime, see Comfort and Convenience work together to help avoid crashes or...
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Rear Vision Camera (RVC) display. The front camera is in the grille or near the front emblem, the When the vehicle is shifted into side cameras are on the bottom of the R (Reverse), the RVC displays an outside rearview mirrors, and the rear image of the area behind the vehicle camera is above the license plate.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING displays after shifting from R (Reverse) Parking Assist to a forward gear, or by pressing With RPA, and if equipped with FPA, CAMERA in the center stack, and as the vehicle moves at speeds of less when the vehicle is moving forward than 8 km/h (5 mph) the sensors on slower than 8 km/h (5 mph).
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DRIVING AND OPERATING vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the Warning (Continued) Warning vehicle front), five beeps will sound from the front or rear depending on always check the area around the The Backing Warning System only object location, or both sides of the vehicle and check all mirrors before operates at speeds greater than Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Use caution while backing up when Warning Warning towing a trailer, as the RCTA detection zones that extend out from RAB may not avoid many types of There may be instances where the back of the vehicle do not move backing crashes.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING RCTA can also be turned on or off If the vehicle is equipped with Warning (Continued) through vehicle personalization. See perpendicular parking mode, press Collision/Detection Systems under and hold during the search space, such as movement of an Vehicle Personalization 0 142.
DRIVING AND OPERATING complete before continuing the Assistance Systems for parking maneuver. APA will beep and Driving display a PARKING COMPLETE message. Place the vehicle in P (Park). If equipped, when driving the vehicle in a forward gear, Forward Collision APA may automatically disengage if: Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning The steering wheel is used by the...
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DRIVING AND OPERATING 110 m (360 ft) and operates at all Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning (Continued) speeds. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 196. 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...
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DRIVING AND OPERATING The vehicle ahead indicator will The faster the vehicle speed, the display amber when you are following farther away the alert will occur. a vehicle ahead much too closely. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert Selecting the Alert Timing timing.
DRIVING AND OPERATING or shadows. These alerts are normal on the situation, the vehicle may Warning (Continued) operation and the vehicle does not automatically brake moderately or need service. hard. This forward automatic braking Detect all vehicles, especially can only occur if a vehicle is detected. Cleaning the System vehicles with a trailer, This is shown by the FCA vehicle...
DRIVING AND OPERATING Heavy rain or snow is interfering Warning Warning with object detection. There is a problem with the FAB may automatically brake the IBA may increase vehicle braking in StabiliTrak system. vehicle suddenly in situations situations when it may not be where it is unexpected and necessary.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Lane Change Alert (LCA) LCA Detection Zones that is in the side blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone from If equipped, the LCA system is a behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it lane-changing aid that assists drivers may be unsafe to change lanes.
DRIVING AND OPERATING LCA can be disabled through vehicle to either side of the vehicle. Attached If the LCA displays do not light up personalization. See Collision/ objects may also interfere with the when moving vehicles are in the side Detection Systems under Vehicle detection of vehicles.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING the turn signal in that direction, Warning Warning (Continued) changes to amber and flashes. Additionally, there will be three beeps, The LDW system does not steer the or death could occur. Always keep or the driver seat will pulse three vehicle.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) If equipped, LKA may help avoid The LKA and LDW systems keep your attention on the road and crashes due to unintentional lane may not: maintain proper vehicle position departures.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Sudden lighting changes, such as LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts When on, is green if LKA is when driving through tunnels. may occur due to tar marks, shadows, available to assist and provide LDW cracks in the road, temporary or alerts.
DRIVING AND OPERATING Fuel For the LFX 3.6L V6 engine, use Prohibited Fuels regular unleaded gasoline meeting GM recommends the use of TOP TIER ASTM specification D4814 with a Caution Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine posted octane rating of 87 or higher. cleaner and reduce engine deposits.
DRIVING AND OPERATING authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is Filling the Tank Caution (Continued) determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, Warning Fuel with a posted octane repairs may not be covered by the rating of less than the vehicle warranty.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING The vehicle has a capless refueling Warning (Continued) Warning system and does not have a fuel cap. The filling nozzle must be fully Fuel can spray out if the If a fire starts while you are inserted and latched prior to starting refueling nozzle is inserted refueling, do not remove the nozzle.
DRIVING AND OPERATING 2. Insert and latch the funnel into Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) the capless fuel system. General Towing You or others could be badly Warning burned and the vehicle could be Information damaged. Always: Attempting to refuel without using Only use towing equipment that has the funnel adapter may cause fuel Use approved fuel containers.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Do not tow a trailer during the itself. Get acquainted with the Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent handling and braking of the rig before damage to the engine, axle, setting out for the open road. When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts.
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DRIVING AND OPERATING Backing Up If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn turning the engine off. If the overheat out, the arrows on the instrument warning comes on, see Engine Hold the bottom of the steering wheel cluster will still flash for turns. It is Overheating 0 245.
DRIVING AND OPERATING 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then Check periodically to see that all hitch Maximum trailer weight is calculated apply the parking brake and shift nuts and bolts are tight. assuming the tow vehicle has the into P (Park). driver, a front seat passenger, all the Trailer Towing required tow equipment, and it has all...
DRIVING AND OPERATING GVW because the vehicle will be After loading the trailer, weigh the Will any holes be made in the carrying that weight, too. See Vehicle trailer and then the tongue, body of the vehicle when the Load Limits 0 174. separately, to see if the weights are trailer hitch is installed? If so, seal proper.
DRIVING AND OPERATING instructions for the trailer brakes so Conversions and Caution they are installed, adjusted, and Add-Ons maintained properly. Some electrical equipment can Because the vehicle has antilock damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's components to not work and would Equipment brake system.
VEHICLE CARE If a Tire Goes Flat ....282 General Information California Proposition Tire Sealant and 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit your Compressor Kit .
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...
VEHICLE CARE Keep a record with all parts receipts 1. Pull the hood release lever with Before closing the hood, be sure all and list the mileage and the date of this symbol on it. It is inside the the filler caps are on properly. Then any service work performed.
VEHICLE CARE Engine Compartment Overview 3.6L V6 Engine...
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VEHICLE CARE 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 240. 11. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 257. 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover) (If 12. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal Equipped). (Out of View). See Jump Starting - See Power Steering Fluid (LFX with North America 0 297.
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VEHICLE CARE 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine...
VEHICLE CARE To remove: Change the engine oil at the Follow these guidelines: appropriate time. See Engine Oil 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). To get an accurate reading, park Life System 0 239. the vehicle on level ground. Check 2.
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VEHICLE CARE When to Add Engine Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification Do not add too much oil. Oil levels and viscosity grade. See Recommended above or below the acceptable Fluids and Lubricants 0 322.
VEHICLE CARE Viscosity Grade What to Do with Used Oil engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Based Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade Used engine oil contains certain on driving conditions, the mileage at engine oil. elements that can be unhealthy for which an oil change is indicated can your skin and could even cause Cold Temperature Operation: In an...
VEHICLE CARE If the system is ever reset accidentally, The oil life system can also be reset as See your dealer to have the fluid and the oil must be changed at 5 000 km follows: filter changed at the intervals listed in (3,000 mi) since the last oil change.
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VEHICLE CARE if damaged. Do not clean the engine 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall the 1. Screws air cleaner/filter or components with filter cover housing. 2. Secondary Air Hose water or compressed air. 3. Lower Air Duct Clamp 4.
VEHICLE CARE Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
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VEHICLE CARE What to Use Warning Caution Warning Do not touch heater or radiator Do not use anything other than a hoses, or other engine parts. They mix of DEX-COOL coolant that Plain water, or other liquids such as can be very hot and can burn you. meets GM Standard GMW3420 and alcohol, can boil before the proper Do not run the engine if there is a...
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VEHICLE CARE Check to see if coolant is visible in the Warning surge tank and CAC bottle. If the coolant inside the surge tank is Spilling coolant on hot engine parts boiling, do not do anything else until can burn you. Coolant contains it cools down.
VEHICLE CARE surge tank until the level reaches Caution Caution the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. Failure to follow the specific If the pressure cap is not tightly 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. coolant fill procedure could cause installed, coolant loss and engine the engine to overheat and could...
VEHICLE CARE running. If they are not, do not If No Steam Is Coming from the drive the vehicle slow for about continue to run the engine. Have the 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle Engine Compartment vehicle serviced. distance from the car in front of you. If an engine overheat warning is If the warning does not come back on, displayed but no steam can be seen or...
VEHICLE CARE The engine coolant temperature The power steering fluid reservoir is 4. Wipe the dipstick with a warning light comes on in the under the engine cover on the clean rag. instrument cluster, to indicate the passenger side toward the rear of the 5.
VEHICLE CARE Washer Fluid Caution Caution (Continued) What to Use Do not use washer fluid that occurs, which could damage When windshield washer fluid is contains any type of water the tank if it is needed, be sure to read the repellent coating.
VEHICLE CARE Replacing Brake System Parts There are only two reasons why the Caution brake fluid level in the reservoir may Always replace brake system parts go down: with new, approved replacement parts. Continuing to drive with worn-out Normal brake lining wear. When If this is not done, the brakes may not brake pads could result in costly new linings are installed, the fluid...
VEHICLE CARE Warning (Continued) Warning Warning others could be burned, and the The wrong or contaminated brake WARNING: Battery posts, vehicle could be damaged. Add fluid could result in damage to the terminals, and related accessories brake fluid only when work is done brake system.
VEHICLE CARE Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Warning Warning Check Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this inspection, Warning you and gas that can explode. You the vehicle could move suddenly. can be badly hurt if you are not If the vehicle moves, you or others When you are doing this inspection,...
VEHICLE CARE Park Brake and P (Park) To check the P (Park) mechanism's To replace the wiper blade: holding ability: With the engine Mechanism Check 1. Pull the wiper assembly away running, shift to P (Park). Then from the windshield. release the parking brake followed Warning by the regular brake.
VEHICLE CARE Windshield Replacement Warning HUD System If the gas struts that hold open the The windshield is part of the HUD hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you system. If the windshield must be or others could be seriously injured. replaced, get one that is designed for Take the vehicle to your dealer for HUD or the HUD image may look out...
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.
VEHICLE CARE To replace one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly 1. Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back-up lamp To replace one of these bulbs: assembly. 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) 2.
VEHICLE CARE Electrical System Headlamp Wiring breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical An electrical overload may cause the problems. Electrical System Overload lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the The vehicle has fuses and circuit Danger headlamp wiring checked right away if...
VEHICLE CARE Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. The vehicle may not be equipped with Fuses Usage all of the fuses, relays, and features Engine control Caution shown.
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VEHICLE CARE Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Mass air flow sensor/ Retained accessory Tail park lamp Post catalytic power passenger side converter O2 sensors ABS pump Long range radar Starter Electric park brake Brake vacuum Transmission control assist pump Rear window defogger module/Chassis Cooling fan high...
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VEHICLE CARE Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage Air quality sensor/ Trunk release Cooling fan Inside rearview speed Chassis control mirror/Rear vision module Tail/Park lamps camera HVAC/Reflective LED Battery voltage sensor Cooling fan control alert display Canister vent solenoid Low beam LED Driver and passenger headlamps door switches/Outside...
VEHICLE CARE Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Block Power outlet 2 Body control module 1 Body control module 4 Body control module 8 Front HVAC blower Passenger seat The vehicle may not be equipped with Driver seat all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
VEHICLE CARE Rear Compartment Fuse Fuses Usage Block Body control module 3 Body control module 2 Power steering column AC DC inverter Relays Usage Glove box Logistics Retained accessory The rear compartment fuse block is power on the left side of the trunk behind a cover.
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VEHICLE CARE Fuses Usage Spare/MID Power Window /Spare /Video processing module Semi-active damping system Universal remote system/Rain, light, and humidity sensor The vehicle may not be equipped with Fuses Usage all of the fuses, relays, and features Shunt shown. Side blind zone alert Fuses Usage All wheel drive...
VEHICLE CARE Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Warning (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the same danger as Every new GM vehicle has External object overloaded tires. The high-quality tires made by a calculation module/ resulting crash could cause leading tire manufacturer. See the Front camera serious injury.
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...
VEHICLE CARE Low-Profile Tires special tread and compound will have Caution (Continued) decreased performance in cold If the vehicle has P245/40R20 or climates, and on ice and snow. It is directly on the tires. Always inspect P245/45R19 size tires, they are recommended that winter tires be tires before use.
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VEHICLE CARE molded onto the sidewall. GM's molded onto both sides of the tire, TPC specifications meet or exceed although only one side may have all federal safety guidelines. the date of manufacture. (3) DOT (Department of (5) Tire Ply Material The type Transportation) of cord and number of plies in the...
VEHICLE CARE (3) Tire Identification Number first character in the tire size (TIN) The letters and numbers means the tire is for temporary following the DOT (Department of use only. Transportation) code are the Tire (7) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Identification Number (TIN).
VEHICLE CARE the tire size means a passenger (6) Service Description These Belt A rubber coated layer of vehicle tire engineered to characters represent the load cords between the plies and the standards set by the U.S. Tire and index and speed rating of the tire. tread.
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VEHICLE CARE DOT Markings A code molded Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit Normal Occupant Weight into the sidewall of a tire for air pressure. number of occupants a vehicle is signifying that the tire is in designed to seat multiplied by Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire compliance with the U.S.
VEHICLE CARE Recommended Inflation Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Placard A label Pressure Vehicle manufacturer's bands, sometimes called wear permanently attached to a vehicle recommended tire inflation bars, that show across the tread of showing the vehicle capacity pressure as shown on the tire a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) weight and the original equipment placard.
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VEHICLE CARE How the vehicle is loaded affects a pressure measurement. If the Caution (Continued) vehicle handling and ride comfort. cold tire inflation pressure Never load the vehicle with more matches the recommended Poor handling. weight than it was designed to pressure on the Tire and Loading Reduced fuel economy.
VEHICLE CARE determined by the vehicle vehicle at speeds of Warning (Continued) coach-builder. A Tire and Loading 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the Information label provided by the cold inflation pressure to require inflation pressure final stage manufacturer should be 40 kPa (6 psi) above the recommended adjustment for high-speed attached to the B-pillar on the driver...
VEHICLE CARE tires of a different size than the size Your vehicle has also been equipped See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation indicated on the vehicle placard or tire with a TPMS malfunction indicator to 0 273. inflation pressure label, you should indicate when the system is not See Radio Frequency Statement 0 338.
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VEHICLE CARE possible and inflate the tires to the example of the Tire and Loading TPMS Malfunction Light and recommended pressure shown on the Information label and its location. Message Tire and Loading Information label. Also see Tire Pressure 0 270. The TPMS will not function properly if See Vehicle Load Limits 0 174.
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VEHICLE CARE light and the DIC message should dealer for service if the TPMS There are two minutes to match the go off after successfully malfunction light and DIC message first tire/wheel position, and completing the sensor matching comes on and stays on. five minutes overall to match all four process.
VEHICLE CARE The horn sounds twice to signal active. The TIRE LEARNING The tire has a bump, bulge, the receiver is in relearn mode ACTIVE message on the DIC or split. and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE display screen goes off. The tire has a puncture, cut, message displays on the DIC 11.
VEHICLE CARE Check that all wheel nuts are When It Is Time for New properly tightened. See Wheel Tires Nut Torque under Capacities and Factors such as maintenance, Specifications 0 327. temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the Warning wear rate of the tires.
VEHICLE CARE The rubber in tires ages over time. Parking for an extended period can the tire's sidewall near the tire This also applies to the spare tire, cause flat spots on the tires that may size. If the tires have an all-season if the vehicle has one, even if it is result in vibrations while driving.
VEHICLE CARE maximum speed capability when The Tire and Loading Information Warning using winter tires with a lower label indicates the original speed rating. equipment tires on the vehicle. Using bias-ply tires on the See Vehicle Load Limits 0 174. vehicle may cause the wheel rim Warning flanges to develop cracks after...
VEHICLE CARE tread, winter tires, compact spare Treadwear Warning (Continued) tires, tires with nominal rim The treadwear grade is a diameters of 10 to 12 inches the chance of a crash and serious comparative rating based on the (25 to 30 cm), or to some injury.
VEHICLE CARE government test surfaces of No. 109. Grades B and A represent If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and asphalt and concrete. A tire higher levels of performance on wheels may need to be rebalanced. marked C may have poor traction the laboratory test wheel than the See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
VEHICLE CARE wheel nuts. Non-professional vehicle Warning Warning (Continued) wheels have five wheel nuts. See Tire Changing 0 291. Using the wrong replacement Use another type of traction device Used Replacement Wheels wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts only if its manufacturer can be dangerous.
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VEHICLE CARE wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane Warning Warning (Continued) position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. Lifting a vehicle and getting under death. Find a level place to change A rear blowout, particularly on a it to do maintenance or repairs is the tire.
VEHICLE CARE the tire sealant and compressor kit, Tire Sealant and Warning see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Compressor Kit 0 284. Storing the tire sealant and When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), compressor kit or other equipment Warning use the following example as a guide in the passenger compartment of...
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VEHICLE CARE Read and follow all of the tire sealant 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air Check the tire sealant expiration date and compressor kit instructions. or Air Only) on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its 2. On/Off Button The kit includes: expiration date.
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VEHICLE CARE Using the Tire Sealant and 5. Tire Sealant Canister Compressor Kit to Temporarily 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Seal and Inflate a 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug Punctured Tire 9. Canister Release Button Follow the directions closely for (Under Sealant/Air Hose) correct sealant usage.
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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.
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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.
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VEHICLE CARE Using the Tire Sealant and 5. Tire Sealant Canister Compressor Kit without Sealant 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug To use the air compressor to inflate a 9.
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VEHICLE CARE 5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto 10. Inflate the tire to the 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from the tire valve stem by turning it recommended inflation pressure the accessory power outlet in the clockwise until it is tight. using the pressure gauge (3).
VEHICLE CARE The tire sealant and compressor kit Tire Changing has an accessory adapter located in a Removing the Spare Tire and compartment on the bottom of its Tools housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister:...
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VEHICLE CARE Removing the Flat Tire and Warning Installing the Spare Tire Getting under a vehicle when it is 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the 0 282.
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VEHICLE CARE 9. Raise the vehicle by turning the Warning jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground Lifting a vehicle and getting under so there is enough room for the it to do maintenance or repairs is road tire to clear the ground.
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VEHICLE CARE Warning (Continued) Warning Caution changing a wheel, remove any rust Never use oil or grease on bolts or Improperly tightened wheel nuts or dirt from places where the wheel nuts because the nuts might come can lead to brake pulsation and attaches to the vehicle.
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VEHICLE CARE Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 2. Replace the fastener rod with the one provided in the foam. Tools 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to Warning tighten the fastener rod. 4. Replace the foam, jack and tools, Storing a jack, a tire, or other and the tire.
VEHICLE CARE Compact Spare Tire standard tire repaired or replaced as Caution soon as convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area. Warning Tire chains will not fit the compact When using a compact spare tire, the spare. Using them can damage the Driving with more than one AWD (if equipped), ABS, and Traction vehicle and the chains.
VEHICLE CARE Have the damaged or flat road tire Jump Starting See California Proposition 65 Warning repaired or replaced and installed 0 230 and the back cover. back onto the vehicle as soon as Jump Starting - North possible so the spare tire will be Warning America available in case it is needed again.
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VEHICLE CARE The vehicle has a battery cover which must be removed to gain access to the battery for jump starting. The vehicle has a remote positive (+) The vehicle has a remote negative ( ) terminal under a trim cover. It is ground location.
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VEHICLE CARE 4. Turn the ignition off and switch Caution Warning off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard If the other vehicle does not have a Fans or other moving engine parts warning flashers if needed. 12-volt system with a negative can injure you badly.
VEHICLE CARE 10. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing the Vehicle Front Attachment Points the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably Caution needs service. Incorrectly towing a disabled Caution vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by If the jumper cables are connected the vehicle warranty.
VEHICLE CARE Recreational Vehicle Is the proper towing equipment Dinghy Towing going to be used? See your dealer Towing or trailering professional for Recreational vehicle towing means additional advice and equipment recommendations. towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home. The Is the vehicle ready to be towed? two most common types of Just as preparing the vehicle for a...
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VEHICLE CARE Dolly Towing from the Front 5. Use an adequate clamping device Vehicles with All-Wheel Drive cannot designed for towing to ensure be dolly towed. (Front-Wheel Drive) that the front wheels are locked Dolly Towing from the Rear into the straight-ahead position. 6.
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...
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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.
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VEHICLE CARE Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires covers while the lamps are Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to illuminated, due to excessive heat with glass cleaner. clean the tires. generated.
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VEHICLE CARE Brake System clean cloth will make them last Caution (Continued) longer, seal better, and not stick or Visually inspect brake lines and hoses squeak. for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, magnesium, calcium, or sodium cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake Underbody Maintenance chloride.
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...
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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.
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.
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VEHICLE CARE The original equipment floor mats Removing and Replacing the were designed for your vehicle. Floor Mats 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.
Maintenance Records resulting from neglect or inadequate Maintenance Records ... . 325 Cadillac Premium Care maintenance. It may also help to Maintenance maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold.
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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...
1 000 km/600 mi. If driven Premium Care Maintenance services Check windshield washer fluid under the best conditions, the engine be performed by a Cadillac authorized level. See Washer Fluid 0 248. oil life system may not indicate the service dealer.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Check tire inflation pressures. See Check automatic transmission Tire Pressure 0 270. shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Inspect tire wear. See Tire Control Function Check 0 251. Inspection 0 276. Check parking brake and Visually check for fluid leaks.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Footnotes Maintenance Schedule (4) Or every five years, whichever Additional Required Services - comes first. See Cooling System 0 242. Normal (5) Or every 10 years, whichever (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, comes first.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Footnotes Maintenance Schedule (4) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Additional Required Services - comes first. See Cooling System 0 242. Services Severe (5) Or every 10 years, whichever (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, Severe Commercial Use Vehicles comes first.
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.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Lamps leaking, blown seals, or damage, protect the vehicle s interior and and can advise when service is exterior, see Interior Care 0 307 and Properly working headlamps, needed. Exterior Care 0 303. taillamps, and brake lamps are important to see and be seen on Tires Wheel Alignment...
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Electronic Limited-Slip Differential GM Hydraulic Fluid (GM Part No.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Rear Differential LSD Fluid (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). Add Limited Slip Additive (GM Part No. 88900330, in Canada 00992694). Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084, in Canada 19256085). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 3.6L (LF3) 12662396 41-147 3.6L (LFX) 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 65 cm (25.6 in) 23368250 Passenger Side 45 cm (17.7 in) 23353587...
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...
TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification There may be a label on the load floor Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) under the spare tire cover in the Vehicle Identification trunk, that contains the following Number (VIN) ....326 information: Service Parts Identification Label .
TECHNICAL DATA Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 3.6L (LF3) 9.8 L 10.4 qt...
Procedure ..... . . 329 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with Customer Assistance Offices ..331...
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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.
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...
(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.
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.
You will traveled or maintained public road, service. It provides every Cadillac receive payment, up to $100, after which includes ice and winter roads. owner in the United States with the sending the original receipt to Off-road use is not covered.
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,...
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...
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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.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM information about the vehicle. The Or write to: parts, even if your insurance coverage Owner s Manual includes the Helm, Incorporated does not pay the full cost. Maintenance Schedule for all models. Attention: Customer Service If another party's insurance company In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,...
CUSTOMER INFORMATION Operation is subject to the following Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call two conditions: the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free Defects at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1. The device may not cause 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// harmful interference. Reporting Safety Defects www.safercar.gov;...
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;...
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 service plan, the EDR data with the type of additional data may be collected personally identifying data routinely through the OnStar system.
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ONSTAR OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ....342 The OnStar system status light is next OnStar Services to the OnStar buttons.
ONSTAR OnStar Services Press Press to connect to an Advisor to: Open the OnStar app on the Verify account information or Emergency infotainment display. See the update contact information. infotainment manual for Get driving directions. Emergency Services require an active, information on how to use the OnStar service plan (excludes Basic Receive a Diagnostic check of the...
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...
ONSTAR 2. Say Get my destination. System Ensuring Security Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some vehicles, responds with the address and touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Settings on Change the default passwords for distance to the destination, then the screen. the Wi-Fi hotspot and myCadillac responds with OnStar ready, mobile app.
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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...
ONSTAR 4. Say Call. System responds: OK, rates may apply. Advanced Diagnostics Dealer Maintenance Notification: dialing 911. requires an active OnStar paid service Have the vehicle notify your plan, e-mail address on file, and preferred dealer when it is time for Retrieve My Number enrollment in Advanced Diagnostics.
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,...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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;...
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