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2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1
............................................... 1-2
............................................... 1-8
.............................................. 1-9
....................................... 1-29
...................................... 1-49
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
........................................................ 2-3
....................................... 2-8
................................................. 2-15
.................................................... 2-40
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...................................... 2-45
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......................................... 2-51
.................................................. 2-54
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
...................................... 3-29
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Trip Computer
......................................... 3-79
............................ 1-60
............................ 2-19
........... 2-23
............................. 2-47
............................. 2-55
.......................... 3-4
......... 3-40
.................. 3-57
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-80
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Towing
................................................... 4-31
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under
the Hood
............................................. 5-10
Headlamp Aiming
..................................... 5-49
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
...................................................... 5-60
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-84
Vehicle Identification
Electrical System
...................................... 5-93
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
Reporting Safety Defects
Index ................................................................ 1
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.................................... 5-53
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................................. 5-92
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.... 5-103
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Audio System(s) ........3-80 Front Seats ..........1-2 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Rear Seats ..........1-8 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Safety Belts ..........1-9 Towing ...........
  • Page 2 Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, How to Use This Manual the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath and the name DEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning Corporation.
  • Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
  • Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will find these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
  • Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:...
  • Page 6 NOTES...
  • Page 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraints ..........1-29 Power Seats ..........1-2 Older Children ..........1-29 Power Lumbar ..........1-2 Infants and Young Children ......1-32 Massaging Lumbar .........1-3 Child Restraint Systems .........1-35 Adaptive Seat Control ........1-3 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-38 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Top Strap ............1-39 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-5...
  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front Seats Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this Power Seats feature, the control is located on the outboard The power seat controls sides of the front seats. are located on the outboard sides of the front seat cushions. Use the power seat controls first to get the proper position, then continue with the lumbar adjustment.
  • Page 9 Massaging Lumbar Adaptive Seat Control If your vehicle has this If your vehicle has this feature, the control is feature, the control is located on the outboard located on the outboard sides of the front seats. side of each front seat. With the ignition on, briefly It is marked AUTO.
  • Page 10 Heated Seats You may still wish to further adjust the overall firmness or softness of the seat cushion. To get to your desired level of comfort, hold the control up to increase Your vehicle may have heated front and rear seats. the firmness, or down for less firmness.
  • Page 11 Reclining Seatbacks The temperature can be adjusted by pushing the button from HI to LO or, until the desired setting is reached. You will be able to feel heat in approximately two The recliner controls are minutes. To heat just the seatback, push the BACK located on the outboard ONLY button once, after first activating the heated seat sides of the front seats.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
  • Page 13 Head Restraints The front head restraints are adjustable. Lift up or push down on the head restraint to raise or lower it. Pull forward or push rearward on the head restraint to tilt it forward or rearward. The rear head restraints work the same way as the front head restraints, except that they do not tilt forward or rearward.
  • Page 14: Rear Seats

    Rear Seats To activate the rear lumbar support feature, push forward on the control to increase support or rearward to decrease support. The lumbar control can also be moved Power Lumbar up and down to adjust the location of the support. Your vehicle may be equipped with four-way lumbar support, without the massage feature, for the outboard rear seating positions.
  • Page 15: Safety Belts

    Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
  • Page 16 Why Safety Belts Work Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as reminder to buckle up. See it goes. Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-45 . In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
  • Page 17 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-11...
  • Page 18 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-12...
  • Page 19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
  • Page 20 Driver Position If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part describes the driver’s restraint system. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Lap-Shoulder Belt accident –...
  • Page 21 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The lap–shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
  • Page 22 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
  • Page 23 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 24 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
  • Page 25 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
  • Page 26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
  • Page 27 Lap Belt The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For in the center position.
  • Page 28 Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
  • Page 29 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
  • Page 30 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 31 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
  • Page 32 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
  • Page 33 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
  • Page 34 Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. You’ll find them on the buckle end of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something.
  • Page 35: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
  • Page 36 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
  • Page 37 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
  • Page 38 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 39 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph Children who are up against, or very close to, (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly any air bag when it inflates can be seriously become a 240-lb.
  • Page 40 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck height and age but also whether or not the restraint...
  • Page 41 Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 42 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
  • Page 43 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
  • Page 44 Where to Put the Restraint When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor Accident statistics show that children are safer if they vehicle safety standards.
  • Page 45 Top Strap CAUTION: Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to A child in a child restraint in the center front the vehicle.
  • Page 46 Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it.
  • Page 47 Top Strap Anchor Location Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You’ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel. Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll find anchors (A) in all three rear seating positions.
  • Page 48 In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here. A.
  • Page 49 Securing a Child Restraint Designed CAUTION: for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be back of the seat cushion.
  • Page 50 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear CAUTION: Seat Position A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger’s air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It’s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat.
  • Page 51 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-45...
  • Page 52 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for...
  • Page 53 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never 2. Put the restraint on the seat. put a rear facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
  • Page 54 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor to set the lock. retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
  • Page 55: Air Bag Systems

    Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags – a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle also has a side impact air bag for the driver and another side impact air bag for the right front passenger.
  • Page 56 Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag. CAUTION: (Continued) But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. crashes.
  • Page 57 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate Anyone who is up against, or very close to, with great force, faster than the blink of an any air bag when it inflates can be seriously eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, injured or killed.
  • Page 58 Where Are the Air Bags? United States Canada There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG or an air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
  • Page 59 The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-53...
  • Page 60 The right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the The side impact air bags for the rear seat outboard side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. passenger positions are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the doors.
  • Page 61 If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level for the CAUTION: reduced deployment is about 10 to 16 mph (18 to 26 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to 38.5 km/h).
  • Page 62 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or both the frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing the instrument panel.
  • Page 63 What Will You See After an Air Bag CAUTION: Inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air.
  • Page 64 Your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock belt usage at deployment or near-deployment the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the air crash. The module also records speed, engine rpm, bags inflate (if battery power is available). You can lock brake and throttle data.
  • Page 65 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is There are parts of the air bag systems in several places turned off and the battery is disconnected, an around your vehicle.
  • Page 66: Restraint System Check

    Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
  • Page 67 If the LATCH system was being used during a more If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section.
  • Page 68 NOTES 1-62...
  • Page 69: Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-25 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-27 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Parking Brake ..........2-32 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-34 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-37 Door Locks ............2-8 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-38 Central Door Unlocking System ......2-9...
  • Page 70 Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ..........2-51 Garment Hooks ..........2-53 Glove Box ...........2-51 Umbrella Holder ...........2-53 Instrument Panel Storage Area .......2-51 Floor Mats ...........2-53 Cellular Telephone ........2-51 Rear Storage Area ........2-53 Front Storage Area ........2-51 Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest .....2-53 Full Floor Console Storage Area .....2-51 Convenience Net ..........2-53 Center Console Storage Area ......2-51...
  • Page 71: Keys

    Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to ACCESSORY or ON and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake.
  • Page 72 ® Any new PASS-Key III key must be programmed ® before it will start your vehicle. See PASS-Key III on page 2-21 for more information on programming your new key. Notice: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.
  • Page 73 Remote Keyless Entry System This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Operation 1. This device may not cause interference, and With this system you can lock and unlock your doors or 2.
  • Page 74 (Unlock): Press this symbol to unlock the driver’s (Trunk): Press this button to open the trunk. The door. The parking lamps on your vehicle will flash twice. valet lockout switch must be off for this feature to work. See Valet Lockout Switch under Theft-Deterrent The parking lamps will not flash if they have been turned on manually.
  • Page 75: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use an object like a pencil to remove the old battery. Do not use Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless a metal object. entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location.
  • Page 76: Doors And Locks

    Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system, you must unlock the doors with the key or remote Door Locks keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. From the outside, use either the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
  • Page 77 Central Door Unlocking System The power door lock switches located on the rear doors can also lock all the doors at once by pressing the bottom part of them, but they cannot unlock the doors. Your vehicle has a central door unlocking mode and a theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 78 Rear Door Security Locks When you want to open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on transmitter, the front door power lock switch or your vehicle from the inside.
  • Page 79 Lockout Protection Trunk Leaving your key in any ignition position with any door open will disable the power door lock switches as CAUTION: well as the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you close the doors, you can lock them using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
  • Page 80 Trunk Lock Release Trunk Lid Tie Down The trunk lock release button is located to the left CAUTION: of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Driving with the trunk lid open can allow dangerous CO (carbon monoxide) gas to come into your vehicle.
  • Page 81 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Your vehicle may be equipped with a trunk-lid tie down. This feature is used to secure the trunk lid if it will not close completely, such as when carrying large Notice: The emergency trunk release handle is not packages in the trunk.
  • Page 82 Rear Seat Pass Through Your vehicle may be equipped with a small door in the rear seat. The door allows you to access the trunk from inside the vehicle. The rear-seat armrest must be down for the pass-through door to open. To release the pass-through door, move the release up with your fingers.
  • Page 83: Windows

    Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
  • Page 84: Power Windows

    Power Windows Express-Down Window This feature is on all power windows. Press the down arrow on the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the down arrow on the switch again. Express-Up Window This feature is on both front power windows.
  • Page 85 Anti-Pinch Feature Window Lockout If a hand, an arm or another object is above the middle of The rear window lockout the window and is in the path of the window when the button is located on the express-up feature is active, the window will stop at the driver’s door armrest next obstruction and express-open to a preset factory position.
  • Page 86 Sun Visors Rear Power Sunshade If your vehicle is equipped with the rear power Swing down the primary visor to block out glare. It can sunshade, it helps to reduce the amount of heat and also be detached from the center mount and moved light entering the rear window.
  • Page 87: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Never store objects on the rear shelf because they may To arm the system, do the following: get caught in the sunshade or be tossed about in 1. Open the door. your vehicle. 2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch with Manual Rear Side Door Sunshade the door open or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
  • Page 88 If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. using the unlock button on the remote keyless entry Valet Lockout Switch transmitter system, or by starting the car with a valid key.
  • Page 89 ® ® PASS-Key PASS-Key III Operation ® ® Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key frequency subject to Federal Communications (Personalized Automotive Security System) ® Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 90 If the engine does not start, and the key appears to be 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, within 10 seconds of removing the previous key. you may also want to check the fuse.
  • Page 91: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. If you cannot start your vehicle and you are unable to New Vehicle Break-In remove your key from the ignition, see “Shift Lock Release”...
  • Page 92 Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you Retained Accessory Power (RAP) can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; The following accessories on your vehicle may be used if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned steering wheel left and right while you turn the key from ON to OFF:...
  • Page 93 Starting Your Engine 2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). try.
  • Page 94 In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required.
  • Page 95 Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: The automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located either on the steering column or on the console between the seats. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the There are several different wrong kind of extension cord could overheat positions for the shift lever.
  • Page 96 CAUTION: (Continued) Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to Column Shifter (Digital and Analog Cluster similar)
  • Page 97 Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn’t Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle covered by your warranty. is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for...
  • Page 98 Performance Shifting (DTS Only) Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( When your vehicle detects a change in driving • When driving on hilly, winding roads. conditions, it will automatically initiate the appropriate performance shift mode. When this occurs, the •...
  • Page 99 1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P). The following procedure applies only to vehicles equipped with the console shift lever and is used to shift 2. Locate the override the transaxle out of PARK (P) in case of a dead access slot underneath battery or low voltage battery.
  • Page 100: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake 4. Press the shift lock release toward the front of the vehicle and The parking brake pedal is hold it there. located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver’s door. 5. While applying the brakes, shift the transaxle from PARK (P) as needed.
  • Page 101 If the ignition is on, the brake system warning and If the parking brake doesn’t fully release, you can parking brake indicator light on the instrument panel manually release the pedal. However, be sure to read cluster should come on. If it doesn’t, you need to have the following paragraphs: your vehicle serviced.
  • Page 102 Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure to put the vehicle in PARK (P) and turn the ignition to OFF. cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.
  • Page 103 Steering Column Shift Lever If your vehicle is equipped with a steering column shift lever, use the following procedure to shift the vehicle into PARK (P): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: •...
  • Page 104 Console Shift Lever 4. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can If your vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever, leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your use the following procedure to shift the vehicle into hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
  • Page 105 Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of control system. You have to fully apply your regular the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when in the transaxle.
  • Page 106 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
  • Page 107 Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
  • Page 108: Mirrors

    Mirrors Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause ® with OnStar the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ®...
  • Page 109 Mirror Operation The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. (On/Off): The on/off button is located on the lower left side of the mirror face for the automatic dimming and The compass can be placed in calibration mode compass functions of the rearview mirror.
  • Page 110 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Power Mirrors The control on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors.
  • Page 111 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To return the If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will mirror to its original position, push outward.
  • Page 112 Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex When you operate the rear window defogger, it also mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog or driver’s seat.
  • Page 113: Onstar System

    ® ® OnStar System OnStar Services ® OnStar provides a number of service plans. Some of ® the services currently provided by OnStar are: • Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking •...
  • Page 114 ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor Press the top part of the control to access OnStar You will hear a ready prompt from the system, and ® With OnStar Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news, ® then you can begin your OnStar session or begin entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic making calls.
  • Page 115: Homelink Transmitter

    ® ® HomeLink Transmitter If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 116 ® Programming the HomeLink It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more Transmitter accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage programming the transmitter.
  • Page 117 ® 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink button brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling and observe the indicator light. code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming ®...
  • Page 118 ® ® Using HomeLink Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink on while the signal is being transmitted.
  • Page 119: Storage Areas

    Storage Areas Front Storage Area If your vehicle is equipped with the front storage area, it comes with a coinholder, a storage compartment for Glove Box CDs or tapes, an optional cellular telephone and a dual cupholder. The glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat on the instrument panel.
  • Page 120 Center Flex Storage Unit When not being used, the center seat lap belt can be stored in the underseat storage compartment as shown. Your vehicle may be equipped with a center flex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt Map Pocket and an underseat storage compartment.
  • Page 121 Assist Handles Rear Storage Area A handle above each door can be used when getting Your vehicle is equipped with a rear seat armrest which out of your vehicle. includes an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder. To open, release the latch at the front edge. Garment Hooks Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest Your vehicle is equipped with flip-out garment hooks.
  • Page 122: Sunroof

    Sunroof Press and release the ROOF switch rearward to the second position to express-open the glass panel to the comfort stop position, approximately half-way open. The comfort stop position is designed to help reduce noise and make the rear seat passengers more comfortable.
  • Page 123: Vehicle Personalization

    Vehicle Personalization A second mirror, seating and steering wheel position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 (for driver 2). Each time a memory Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering button is pressed, a single beep will sound. Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the Wheel vehicle is in PARK (P), the memory positions will be...
  • Page 124 Two personalized exit positions can be set by first Further programming for automatic seat and mirror recalling the driving position (by pressing 1 or 2), then movement can be done using the Driver Information positioning the steering wheel and seat in the desired Center (DIC).
  • Page 125: Instrument Panel

    Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Safety Belt Reminder Light ......3-45 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Air Bag Readiness Light ........3-45 Other Warning Devices ........3-7 Charging System Light ........3-46 Horn .............3-7 Brake System Warning and Parking Brake Tilt Wheel .............3-7 Indicator Light ...........3-47 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-8 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-48...
  • Page 126 Section 3 Instrument Panel Trip Computer ..........3-79 Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer ....3-100 Oil Life Indicator ...........3-79 Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature ..........3-103 Audio System(s) ..........3-80 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-104 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......3-105 Data Systems (RDS) ........3-80 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-105 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data...
  • Page 127: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 128 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets H. Exterior Lamp Controls B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever I. Night Vision Controls ® C. Climate Controls and OnStar Steering Wheel J. Hood Release Controls K. Cruise Control (or Cellular Telephone Controls) L.
  • Page 129: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning button is located on the center of the instrument panel between the two air vents. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position the key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
  • Page 130 Other Warning Devices Tilt Wheel If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to vehicle.
  • Page 131 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-67 and Memory Steering Column Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-55 . If your vehicle has this Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever feature, the power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the...
  • Page 132 Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. Push forward to change the headlamps from low beam The lever returns automatically when the turn is to high. Pull the lever back and then release it to complete.
  • Page 133 Windshield Wipers OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
  • Page 134 Windshield Washer The Rainsense™ system can be activated by turning the wiper band to one of the five sensitivity levels indicated on the wiper stalk. The position closest to OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows CAUTION: more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes.
  • Page 135 Cruise Control When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without CAUTION: keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips.
  • Page 136 Setting Cruise Control 1. Press the CRUISE ON/OFF button, located on the bottom left of the steering wheel, to turn cruise control on. An indicator light will come on to show that the cruise control is on. CAUTION: 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3.
  • Page 137 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
  • Page 138 Exterior Lamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamp control The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay is located to the left of the on while the parking lamps are on with the engine steering wheel on the off and the ignition in ACCESSORY or ON.
  • Page 139 ® Lamps on Reminder When the Twilight Sentinel lever is on and it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control the high-beam headlamps at reduced brightness will is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position take over.
  • Page 140 To drive your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off the If you turn on the high-beam headlamps, the fog lamps ® Twilight Sentinel and manually turn on the parking will turn off. They’ll turn back on again when you lamps or fog lamps (if equipped).
  • Page 141 ® Light Sensor To operate the Twilight Sentinel , leave the exterior lamp control in the off position and move the TWILIGHT lever to any position but OFF. If you move the lever all the way to the right, the lamps will remain on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to OFF.
  • Page 142 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver Interior Lamps If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been Instrument Panel Brightness left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This This feature controls the brightness of the instrument protects against draining the battery in case you have panel lights.
  • Page 143 Courtesy Lamps Parade Dimming The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when the ignition and the headlamps are on.
  • Page 144 Reading Lamps Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher revolutions per minute (rpm) setting than normal to make sure the battery charges.
  • Page 145 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage door opener. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles (24 km) or less).
  • Page 146 CAUTION: If the Night Vision System image is too bright, or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it’s dark outside. Be sure to keep the image dim and placed low in your field of view.
  • Page 147 In dry, clear weather, the system can see pedestrians, The HUD system is located on the driver’s side of the animals and the direction of the road ahead. In light instrument panel, next to the windshield and the camera rain, light snow or light fog the image may not be is located behind the center of the front grille.
  • Page 148 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist CAUTION: (Continued) (URPA) Your vehicle may be equipped with Ultrasonic Rear So, unless you check carefully behind you Parking Assist (URPA). This system can help you before and when you back up, you could strike to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper children, pedestrians, bicyclists or pets behind within a given area, making parking easier.
  • Page 149 How the System Works If the URPA system is not functioning properly, the display will flash red, indicating that there is a problem. URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is The light will also flash red while driving if a trailer is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is on the than 3 mph (5 km/h).
  • Page 150 Accessory Power Outlets Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed amperage rating. Always turn off any electrical equipment Your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets. when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment extended periods will drain your battery.
  • Page 151 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Cigarette Lighter Notice: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your Notice: Don’t put papers or other flammable items hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking back away from the heating element when it’s materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire.
  • Page 152: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls temperature setting, the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature and it will not go into automatic mode. Dual Climate Control System In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle With this system you can control the heating, cooling until warmer air is available.
  • Page 153 Manual Operation (Fan): Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels MODE : Pressing the MODE switch and changing automatic operation and places the system in manual the mode cancels automatic operation and places the mode.
  • Page 154 For quick cool down on hot days: PASS TEMP (Passenger’s Temperature): Press this switch to turn the passengers’ 1. Select the vent mode. climate control systems on. Press this switch to 2. Select the recirculation mode. manually increase or decrease the temperature for the 3.
  • Page 155 Sensors There is also a sensor located behind the front grill. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the temperature. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.
  • Page 156 Notice: Don’t use a razor blade or something else FRONT (Defrost): Pressing FRONT directs most of sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with do, you could cut or damage the defogger and the some air directed to the floor outlets.
  • Page 157 Operation Tips Rear Climate Control System • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system.
  • Page 158 Automatic Operation PASS TEMP : Press this switch located on the main climate control panel in the front of the vehicle on AUTO (Automatic): Press the MODE button until the instrument panel to turn on the system. AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode.
  • Page 159 Passenger Compartment Air Filter (Fan): Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your Press the MODE switch until AUTO is displayed to vehicle’s engine air cleaner/filter, it may need to return to automatic operation.
  • Page 160 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on To access the passenger compartment air filter, do the the inboard side of the air filter compartment to following: carefully pry the pin out. 1. Use a tool to gently pry the cover up. (If your vehicle has tabs that allow you to unlatch the cover with your fingers, you will not need a tool for this step.) 3-37...
  • Page 161 Steering Wheel Climate Controls You can adjust the temperature using the steering wheel controls. The control for the temperature is located on the left side of the steering wheel. 3. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle.
  • Page 162 Climate Controls Personalization 2. Locate memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel. If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you 3. Press the memory button on the door panel that can store and recall climate control settings for the corresponds to the number on the back of the temperature, the fan speed and the direction of transmitter you are programming, until you hear two...
  • Page 163: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages and When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages Indicators shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Follow this manual’s This part describes the warning lights and gages that may advice.
  • Page 164 Digital Cluster United states and Canada versions shown 3-41...
  • Page 165 Analog Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar 3-42...
  • Page 166 Speedometer and Odometer The two trip modes are indicated by Trip A and Trip B. In order to change from one mode to the other, press the A/B portion of the TRIP button. The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
  • Page 167: Vehicle Speed Limiter

    English/Metric Button Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only) By pressing this button This gage indicates the located to the left of the engine speed in revolutions steering wheel on the per minute (rpm). instrument panel, you can go back and forth from English (miles) to metric (kilometers).
  • Page 168 Safety Belt Reminder Light Air Bag Readiness Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol.
  • Page 169 Charging System Light If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle When you turn the key to serviced right away.
  • Page 170 Brake System Warning and Parking CAUTION: Brake Indicator Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two Your brake system may not be working parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still properly if the brake system warning light is work and stop you.
  • Page 171 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Traction Control System (TCS) Light Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. United States Canada (Analog Only) If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF.
  • Page 172 Engine Coolant Temperature The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: Warning Light • If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system This light tells you that will turn off and the warning light will come on.
  • Page 173 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage That reading means the same thing as the warning light – the engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27 . Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States (Analog Canada (Analog Only)
  • Page 174 This system is called OBD II (On-Board This light should come on, as a check to show you it is Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to working, when the ignition is on and the engine is assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the not running.
  • Page 175 If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, Have you recently changed brands of fuel? stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart Gasoline Octane on page 5-4 .
  • Page 176 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or CAUTION: may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
  • Page 177 Fog Lamp Light The light goes on when you turn your key to ON or START. It goes off once you start your engine. That’s a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come This light will come on on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn when the fog lamps are in you if something goes wrong.
  • Page 178 Cruise Control Light The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It This light comes on works only when the whenever the cruise ignition is in ON. control system is in use. It will go out when the system is turned off.
  • Page 179 Here are a few concerns some owners have had about The average fuel economy (AVG) display shows the the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and average miles per U.S. gallon. do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage: To reset the average fuel economy, press the INFO •...
  • Page 180 « ª Driver Information Center (DIC) INFO (Information): Pressing this button up or down will display the MILES RANGE (Analog Cluster), This display gives you the status of many of your MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED, AVG vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver MPH, TIMER, BATTERY VOLTS, LF-RF-LR-RR TIRE personalization features and warning/status messages.
  • Page 181 • • AVG MPH (Average Miles per Hour): This ENGINE OIL LIFE: Press the INFO button to message shows the average speed you have display ENGINE OIL LIFE, then press and hold the traveled at since the last time you reset the value. INFO RESET button until 100% ENGINE OIL To reset the value, press the INFO button to LIFE is displayed.
  • Page 182 MPG INST (Instantaneous Miles per Gallon): This If a tire pressure is below 25 PSI (172 kPa) or above message shows the instantaneous fuel economy which 38 PSI (265 kPa), the message will appear as shown varies with your driving conditions, such as acceleration, above except it will show TIRE LOW or TIRE HIGH as braking and the grade of the road being traveled.
  • Page 183 DIC Warnings and Messages BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH – 8: This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the These messages will appear if there is a problem electrical system checked by your dealership. You sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems.
  • Page 184 CHANGE ENGINE OIL – 82: This means that the life CHECK OIL LEVEL – 36: For correct operation of the of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a within 200 miles.
  • Page 185 The correct tire inflation pressure should be set to those shown on the Tire Loading-Information Label, located on CAUTION: (Continued) the rear edge of the driver’s door. For more information regarding proper tire inflation, see Inflation -- Tire severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you Pressure on page 5-61 .
  • Page 186 ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE – 44: This FUEL LEVEL LOW – 11: This message serves as a message will appear when the engine coolant warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically temperature is over 262°F (128°C). Stop and allow your low.
  • Page 187 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR – 141: The right front SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS – 106: This message will passenger’s door is open or ajar when this message display if an electrical problem has occurred within appears. The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition not in PARK (P) for this message to display.
  • Page 188 SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS – 84: This message is STABILITY SYS ENGAGED – 55: You may see the displayed to indicate that the suspension system is STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver not operating properly. To correct this problem, have Information Center.
  • Page 189 THEFT ATTEMPTED – 40: This message is displayed TRACTION SUSPENDED – 56: This message displays if the theft system has detected a break-in attempt when the traction control system has been temporarily while you were away from your vehicle. shut off because your vehicle’s brakes have overheated. This message does not indicate a problem with your TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF –...
  • Page 190 Climate Controls and Radio System If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program additional personalization features, the driver’s Personalization preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing These features allow both drivers to personalize their the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on own climate control settings as well as their radio the driver’s door.
  • Page 191 Remote Recall Memory 3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off, If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on will have this feature.
  • Page 192 Programmable Modes Auto Exit Seat If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you Mode 1: ON will have this feature. This feature will move the driver’s Mode 2: OFF seat to the previously programmed exit position when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2.
  • Page 193 Auto Exit Steering Wheel 3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off, If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on may have this feature also.
  • Page 194 Programmable Modes Lights Flash at Lock This feature allows the parking lamps to flash once Mode 1: ON when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to Mode 2: OFF lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work, and the lamps will not flash if the manual Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was parking lamps or headlamps are active.
  • Page 195 The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit 3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button the programming mode by following the instructions until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off, later in this section or program the next feature available press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on on your vehicle.
  • Page 196 Programmable Modes Doors Lock in Gear With the ignition in ON and all the doors closed, this Mode 1: ON feature allows the vehicle’s doors to automatically lock Mode 2: OFF when the driver shifts the transaxle out of PARK (P). Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was Programmable Modes programmed to Mode 1.
  • Page 197 Driver Unlock in PARK (P) 3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off, This feature allows the driver’s door to automatically press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
  • Page 198 Programmable Modes Doors Unlock in PARK (P) This feature will automatically unlock all doors when the Mode 1: ON vehicle is shifted in to PARK (P). Mode 2: OFF Programmable Modes Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2.
  • Page 199 Doors Unlock Key Off 3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off, This feature will automatically unlock all doors when the press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on ignition key is turned to OFF.
  • Page 200 Mirror to Curb In Reverse 1. Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously. If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you 2. Press the down arrow on the INFO button until will have this feature. This feature will move the MIRROR TO CURB IN REV appears on the DIC passenger’s outside rearview mirror to a curb view display.
  • Page 201 Tire Pressure Display 3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off, This feature will allow the individual tire pressure press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on readings to be displayed when using the INFO button to the display.
  • Page 202: Trip Computer

    Trip Computer To see the display, press the INFO button several times until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears. If you see 99% ENGINE OIL LIFE, 99 percent of your current oil life Oil Life Indicator remains. The DIC may display a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message.
  • Page 203: Audio System(S)

    Audio System(s) Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the telephone or two-way radio –...
  • Page 204: Radio With Cassette And Cd (Base Level)

    Radio with Cassette and CD Playing the Radio (Base Level) PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. HR (Hour) or MN (Minute): Display the time with the ignition off by pressing one of these buttons.
  • Page 205 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to select weather, FM1, FM2, favorite stations. You can set up to 36 stations AM, or XM1, XM2 (USA only, if equipped). (six weather, six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1 ¦...
  • Page 206 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Finding a PTY Station (XM™ Only) To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: TONE: Press and release this button until the desired tone control (bass, treble or midrange) appears on 1. Press PTY. PTY will be displayed on the screen. the display.
  • Page 207 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
  • Page 208 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No CAT Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the category you the chosen category selected.
  • Page 209 Playing a Cassette Tape RW (Rewind): Press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly. The radio will play while the tape rewinds. With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will You may use your radio pushbuttons to tune to begin playing as soon as it is inserted.
  • Page 210 Cassette Tape Messages Playing a Compact Disc If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The could be for one of the following reasons: player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined compact disc symbol appears on •...
  • Page 211 Compact Disc Messages RW (Rewind): Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the compact disc. Release it to return to playing If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following speed. reasons: • (Fast Forward): Press and hold the right arrow You’re driving on a very rough road.
  • Page 212: Radio With Cassette And Cd (Up Level)

    Radio with Cassette and CD This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the (Up Level) information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
  • Page 213 Playing the Radio SOURCE: Press this button to select a source, either cassette or compact disc. The audio source must be loaded to play. Available loaded sources are shown PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on on the display. If a source is being used, it will be and off.
  • Page 214 SCAN: Press this button for less than two seconds to 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered scan radio stations. The radio will go to a station, pushbuttons for more than two seconds. Whenever play for five seconds, then go on to the next station. you press that numbered pushbutton for less Press this button again to stop scanning.
  • Page 215 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) TALK: This setting should be used when listening to non-musical material such as news, talk shows, sports broadcasts and books on tape. TALK makes TONE: Press and release this button until BALANCE spoken words sound very clear. or FADE appears on the display.
  • Page 216 RDS Messages If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio finds a ALERT!: Alert warns of local or continental U.S.-based station that broadcasts trafiic announcements, it will emergencies.
  • Page 217 Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™) MSG (Message): If the current station has a message, MSG will appear on the display. Press the MSG To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: button, to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display, parts of the message will 1.
  • Page 218 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
  • Page 219 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No CAT Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the category you the chosen category selected.
  • Page 220 Playing a Cassette Tape RW (Rewind: Press this pushbutton to rewind the tape rapidly. The radio will play while the tape With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will rewinds. Press RW again to return to playing speed. begin playing as soon as it is inserted.
  • Page 221 Cassette Tape Messages Auto CrO2 allows the cassette tape player to adjust to the type of cassette tape for clearer sound for CrO2 If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it cassette tapes. could be one of the following has occurred: Playing a Compact Disc •...
  • Page 222 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to seek to (Eject): Press this button, located to the right of the previous track on the compact disc. the CD slot, to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing.
  • Page 223: Navigation/Radio System

    Navigation/Radio System Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer With the compact disc changer, you can play up to six discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The smaller discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.
  • Page 224 Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. When open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of discs in the magazine.
  • Page 225 ¦ ¥ 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the 1 PREV (Previous)/ TUNE SEEK : Press this tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will pushbutton to seek to the previous track on the CD. If appear on the display. Press the PREV or NEXT playing the first track of the CD, pressing the PREV pushbuttons while RDM is on the display to randomly pushbutton will seek to the last track of the CD.
  • Page 226: Radio Personalization With Home And Away Feature

    Compact Disc Changer Errors Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature CD CHANGER ERROR: This message may be displayed for one of the following reasons: If DRIVER 1 (HOME or AWAY) PRESETS or DRIVER 2 • You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road (HOME or AWAY) PRESETS appears in the display becomes smoother, the disc should play.
  • Page 227: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Theft-Deterrent Feature Your radio can store home and away presets. Home and away presets allow you to use one set of preset ® radio settings in the area where you live, and another set THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your when you go out of town.
  • Page 228: Audio Steering Wheel Controls

    Audio Steering Wheel Controls Understanding Radio Reception Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, wheel. They include the especially at night. The longer range, however, can following: cause stations to interfere with each other.
  • Page 229: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Cellular Phone Usage Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN Cellular phone usage may cause interference with your TAPE to indicate that you have used your tape player vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when making for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer.
  • Page 230: Care Of Your Cds

    Care of Your CDs 4. Turn the radio on and insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight recommended cleaning time.
  • Page 231: Diversity Antenna System

    Diversity Antenna System If, when you turn on your rear window defogger, you hear static on your radio station, it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true, Your AM-FM antennas are located in the windshield and the grid line must be repaired.
  • Page 232 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-17 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 City Driving ..........4-20 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-21 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-22 Braking ............4-6 Highway Hypnosis ........4-23 Traction Control System (TCS) ......4-9...
  • Page 233: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle

    Your Driving, the Road, and proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to Your Vehicle help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
  • Page 234 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
  • Page 235 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having have a lower relative percentage of body water a collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater;...
  • Page 236: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle CAUTION: You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. the places where the tires meet the road.
  • Page 237: Braking

    Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops.
  • Page 238 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little.
  • Page 239 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need faster than any driver could. The computer is to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
  • Page 240: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
  • Page 241: Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (Cvrss)

    To turn the system off, The traction control system monitors the front brake rotor press the TRAC ON/OFF temperature. If the traction control system comes on button located on the while the front brake rotors are hot due to heavy use of center console.
  • Page 242: Steering

    Steering The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re Power Steering in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. If you lose power steering assist because the engine Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve.
  • Page 243 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
  • Page 244: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
  • Page 245: Loss Of Control

    • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass.
  • Page 246 ® Skidding If you have Stabilitrak , you may see the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver Information In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Center. See “Stability Sys Engaged Message” under DIC Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable Warnings and Messages on page 3-60 .
  • Page 247: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Don’t drink and drive. • Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. •...
  • Page 248: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
  • Page 249 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
  • Page 250 Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
  • Page 251: City Driving

    City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
  • Page 252: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow.
  • Page 253: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Here are some things you can check before a trip: The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are according to your speedometer, not to your sense all windows clean inside and outside? of motion.
  • Page 254 Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 255 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system ignition off is dangerous.
  • Page 256: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red Here are some tips for winter driving: cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if •...
  • Page 257 Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
  • Page 258 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
  • Page 259 Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: • Turn on your hazard flashers. • Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. •...
  • Page 260 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
  • Page 261: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. See In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will “Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out.”...
  • Page 262: Towing

    Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Towing Your Vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if •...
  • Page 263: Loading Your Vehicle

    Dolly Towing Loading Your Vehicle Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver’s side rear 1.
  • Page 264 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash.
  • Page 265: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else – they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION: CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and...
  • Page 266 • That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your these are important for your safety and that of your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
  • Page 267: P.o. Box

    Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue How heavy can a trailer safely be? The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight It depends on how you plan to use your rig. of your vehicle.
  • Page 268 • If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch or a Will you have to make any holes in the body of your weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then weigh 10 – 15 percent of the total loaded trailer be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the weight (B).
  • Page 269: Making Turns

    Trailer Brakes Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Because you have anti-lock brakes, don’t try to tap into you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do, This can help you avoid situations that require both brake systems won’t work well, or at all.
  • Page 270 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check CAUTION: with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
  • Page 271 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
  • Page 272 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-36 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-37 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Brakes ............5-38 Vehicle ............5-4 Battery ............5-41 Jump Starting ..........5-43 Fuel ..............5-4 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Headlamp Aiming ...........5-49 Gasoline Specifications ........5-5...
  • Page 273 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-67 Chemical Paint Spotting .........5-90 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-68 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-91 Wheel Replacement ........5-69 Vehicle Identification ........5-92 Tire Chains ..........5-70 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....5-92 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-71 Service Parts Identification Label .....5-93 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-72 Electrical System ..........5-93...
  • Page 274: Service

    Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer more about how to service your vehicle than this manual for all your service needs.
  • Page 275: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” Gasoline Octane fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of break or fall off.
  • Page 276: Gasoline Specifications

    Gasoline Specifications California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission which were developed by the American Automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better specifications.
  • Page 277: Additives

    Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline are now required to contain additives that will help whether the fuel contains MMT.
  • Page 278: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on driver’s side of your vehicle. The fuel door release CAUTION: button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the exterior lamp Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns control.
  • Page 279 An alternate fuel door While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether from the release is located inside of hook on the filler door. the trunk on the driver’s To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left side.
  • Page 280: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Filling a Portable Fuel Container When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly CAUTION: installed.
  • Page 281: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under CAUTION: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts CAUTION: and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or An electric fan under the hood can start up others could be burned.
  • Page 282: Hood Release

    Hood Release To lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Vehicle without Night Vision shown 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever.
  • Page 283: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you’ll see: 5-12...
  • Page 284: Engine Oil

    A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield Engine Oil Washer Fluid on page 5-37 . B. Underhood Fuse Block. See “Underhood Fuse Block” under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-94 . C. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-27 and Cooling System on page 5-30 .
  • Page 285: Checking Engine Oil

    Checking Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you dipstick might not show the actual level. get fuel.
  • Page 286 When to Add Engine Oil The engine oil fill cap is located behind the radiator If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip on the passenger’s side of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one of the vehicle.
  • Page 287 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
  • Page 288 When to Change Engine Oil As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You (GM Oil Life System) should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified as Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know SAE 5W-30.
  • Page 289 How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL What to Do with Used Oil Message Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be The GM Oil Life System™ calculates when to change unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.
  • Page 290: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for location of engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter every 15, 000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 30, 000 miles (50 000 km).
  • Page 291 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the slots and align the two wing screws. 3. Engage and tighten the two wing screws on the top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing cover. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
  • Page 292: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Automatic Transaxle Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
  • Page 293 Checking the Fluid Level 1. After removing the engine air cleaner/filter assembly to reach the transaxle fluid cap, turn the cap Prepare you vehicle as follows: counterclockwise to remove. Pull out the dipstick • and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. Park your vehicle on a level place.
  • Page 294 How to Add Fluid How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Indicator Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Part D: After the transaxle fluid has been changed, the transaxle Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15 . fluid change indicator must be reset.
  • Page 295: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that ® you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant. ® If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with ® the system, premature engine, heater core or DEX-COOL engine coolant.
  • Page 296 Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The CAUTION: repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
  • Page 297 Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
  • Page 298: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant Engine Overheating ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL You will find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the ENGINE message or an ENGINE OVERHEATED, engine is cool. STOP ENGINE message displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 299 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.
  • Page 300 If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. An overheat warning, along with a low coolant message, can indicate a serious problem.
  • Page 301: Cooling System

    Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
  • Page 302 Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that A low coolant level should be indicated by a CHECK ® COOLANT LEVEL message on the Driver Information you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant. ® Center. If it is, you may have a leak at the pressure cap If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water...
  • Page 303 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap —...
  • Page 304 CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
  • Page 305 2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. mixture to the full cold fill mark on the side of the coolant surge tank. 5-34...
  • Page 306 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrow the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper on the pressure cap lines up like this. radiator hose getting hot.
  • Page 307: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
  • Page 308: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer fluid tank and other parts...
  • Page 309: Brakes

    Brakes should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. Brake Fluid So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings.
  • Page 310 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your only.
  • Page 311: Brake Adjustment

    Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Brake linings should always be replaced as complete...
  • Page 312: Battery

    Replacing Brake System Parts The battery is located under the rear seat cushion. To access the battery, see “Removing the Rear Seat The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Cushion”. You don’t need to access the battery to jump parts have to be of top quality and work well together if start your vehicle.
  • Page 313: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive you vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 314: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. If you cannot start your vehicle and you are unable to remove your key from the ignition, see “Shift Lock Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it Release”...
  • Page 315 Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly The remote negative (−) terminal is located near damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by the power steering fluid reservoir. It is marked your warranty. “GND (−).” See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
  • Page 316 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Using a match near a battery can cause battery Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in gas to explode. People have been hurt doing your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with this, and some have been blinded.
  • Page 317 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or 6. Connect the red missing insulation. If they do, you could get a positive (+) cable to the shock. The vehicles could also be damaged, too. remote positive (+) terminal location on the Before you connect the cables, here are some basic vehicle with the dead things you should know.
  • Page 318 8. Now connect the black 9. Connect the other end negative (−) cable to of the negative (−) the negative (−) cable to the terminal location of the negative (−) terminal vehicle with the location on the vehicle good battery. Use a with the dead battery.
  • Page 319 Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed the following: incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the that the cables don’t touch each other or any vehicle that had the dead battery.
  • Page 320: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp Aiming Notice: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: • The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft.
  • Page 321: Headlamp Horizontal Aiming

    Headlamp Horizontal Aiming The headlamp aiming devices are under the hood near the headlamps. Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is lined up with zero. If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (left/right) adjustment, follow the horizontal aiming procedure. If you believe your headlamps need only vertical Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the (up/down) adjustment, follow only the vertical aiming...
  • Page 322 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low beam lamps. 4. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed. This should allow only 2. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim the beam of light from the headlamp being dot on each lamp;...
  • Page 323 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp. 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 5-52...
  • Page 324: Halogen Bulbs

    Bulb Replacement Headlamps 1. Remove all of the For the proper type of replacement bulb, see push-pins that hold the Replacement Bulbs on page 5-58 . filler panel cover in For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this place by pressing in the section, contact your dealer.
  • Page 325 4. Use a tool to help pry the headlamp assembly away 2. Remove the two bolts at the top of the headlamp from the vehicle. assembly. 3. Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the headlamp assembly. 5-54...
  • Page 326 6. Remove the bulb socket dust cover. 7. Turn the headlamp 5. Firmly grasp the outboard side of the headlamp housing socket assembly with both hands and pull hard enough counterclockwise to so that the whole assembly separates from unlock the socket from the vehicle.
  • Page 327 8. Pull the old bulb out of To reinstall the filler panel, do the following: the socket. 1. Place the filler panel in the correct location. 2. Reset each push-pin by holding each by the outer circle while pushing up on the pin assembly from below.
  • Page 328: Headlamps

    Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Parking and Cornering Lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located beside the headlamp bulbs. To access, lift off the bulb socket dust cover. See Steps 1 through 6 under Headlamps on page 5-53 . 3. Remove the turn signal lamp housing socket and replace the bulb.
  • Page 329: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)

    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Replacement Bulbs (CHMSL) For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer. Lamp Bulb Number It is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit. See your dealer. Cornering Lamps 3157 Front Turn Signal 3157 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Headlamps, Composite 9005 Stoplamps...
  • Page 330: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under At Least Twice a Year on page 6-10 . It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn.
  • Page 331: Tires

    Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Underinflated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details.
  • Page 332: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation — Tire Pressure Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on the following: the rear edge of the driver’s side rear door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re •...
  • Page 333: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    How to Check This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire two conditions: (1) this device may not cause pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated interference, and (2) this device must accept any simply by looking at them.
  • Page 334 Once a low or high tire pressure condition is detected, If the DIC display doesn’t show tire pressures or the the TPM system will display the CHECK TIRE SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message appears, see MESSAGE each time the engine is started, until the your dealer for service.
  • Page 335: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label.
  • Page 336: When It Is Time For New Tires

    When It Is Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to check the treadwear which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts indicators, which will become loose after a time.
  • Page 337: Buying New Tires

    Buying New Tires CAUTION: To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had while driving.
  • Page 338: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a specified government test course.
  • Page 339: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
  • Page 340: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
  • Page 341: Tire Chains

    Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is If your vehicle has P235/55R17 size tires, don’t dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance. or how far it’s been driven. It could fail Tire chains used on a vehicle without the suddenly and cause a crash.
  • Page 342: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a P235/55R17 size tires, use tire chains only where skid and may require the same correction you’d use legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class in a skid.
  • Page 343: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
  • Page 344 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 2. Grab the handle and remove the cover. The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover located in your trunk. To gain access to the instructions, spare tire and jacking equipment, do the following: 1.
  • Page 345 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and the 3. Unscrew the wing nuts to remove the container that wheel wrench (B). holds the wrench and jack. 4. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and compact spare tire from the trunk. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-83 for more information about the compact spare tire.
  • Page 346 Removing the Wheel Covers Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Models with Center Wheel Cover For models having aluminum wheels with a center 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. wheel cover, use the flat end of the wheel wrench to Don’t remove them yet.
  • Page 347 2. Find the jacking location from the diagrams above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The front location is 8.5 inches (21 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and the rear location is 3.5 inches (8.5 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well.
  • Page 348 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly 6.
  • Page 349 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9.
  • Page 350 10. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-79...
  • Page 351 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
  • Page 352 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead Storing the Flat Tire and Tools to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper CAUTION: torque specification. See “Capacities and Specifications”...
  • Page 353 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only.
  • Page 354: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Notice: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
  • Page 355: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some • Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a •...
  • Page 356 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet 5. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner. Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and 6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, water–dampened carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. towel or cloth.
  • Page 357 Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones may have to do this more than once.
  • Page 358: Care Of Safety Belts

    Cleaning Wood Panels Care of Safety Belts Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use Keep belts clean and dry. mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. CAUTION: Cleaning the Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
  • Page 359: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Cleaning the Outside of Your Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Vehicle Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” of color, gloss retention and durability.
  • Page 360 Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
  • Page 361: Sheet Metal Damage

    Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
  • Page 362: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Description Usage the following products. Removes dirt and grime Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chrome and Wire Wheel from chrome wheels and Cleaner Description Usage wire wheel covers. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes dust,...
  • Page 363: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Identification (cont’d) Description Usage Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Quickly and easily removes spots and stains Spot Lifter from carpets, vinyl and cloth upholstery. This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
  • Page 364: Service Parts Identification Label

    Service Parts Identification Label Headlamp Wiring You’ll find this label on the under side of the spare tire The headlamp wiring system has four individual fuses, cover in the trunk. It’s very helpful if you ever need LF low, RF low, LF high and RF high. An electrical to order parts.
  • Page 365: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers Underhood Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The underhood fuse block short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit is located next to the breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires engine on the passenger’s caused by electrical problems.
  • Page 366 Fuses Usage Ignition 1 Fog Lamps Transmission Cruise Control Coil Module Injector Bank #2 Not Used Not Used Powertrain Control Module Ignition Oxygen Sensor Injector Bank #1 Cigar Lighter #2 Fuses Usage Cigar Lighter #1 Assembly Line Diagnostic Work Daytime Running Lamps Accessory Horn Windshield Wipers...
  • Page 367: Removing The Rear Seat Cushion

    Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Relays Usage Headlamp High Beam Notice: The battery and main fuse blocks are Headlamp Low Beam located under the rear seat cushion. The battery’s Fog Lamps ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed. Daytime Running Lamps To help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat Horn...
  • Page 368 CAUTION: (Continued) belt hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat cushion, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
  • Page 369 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Fuses Usage Fuel Pump The rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on Heater, Ventilation and Air the driver’s side. The rear seat cushion must be Conditioning Battery removed to access the rear fuse block. See Removing Memory Seat, Tilt and Telescoping the Rear Seat Cushion on page 5-96 .
  • Page 370 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Lamps Park Right Rear HVAC Blower Fuel Tank Ventilation Solenoid Ignition Switch Ignition 1 Hazard Signal Interior Lamp Dimmer Module Reverse, Locks Sunshade Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension Navigation Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Heated Seat Left Front Ignition 3 Rear Interior Lamps Antilock Braking System...
  • Page 371 Relays Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Fuel Pump Power Seats Parking Lamps Power Windows Ignition 1 Park Brake A The spare fuses and fuse puller are located in the Park Brake B underhood fuse block. See “Underhood Fuse Block” listed previously under Fuses and Circuit Breakers Park Shift Interlock on page 5-94 for more information.
  • Page 372 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15 for more information. Engine Specifications Spark Plug Displacement Engine VIN Code Transaxle Firing Order 0.050 inches 279 cubic inches 4.6 L DOHC V8...
  • Page 373: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.2 lbs 1.0 kg Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems Cooling System 13.0 quarts 12.3 L Engine Oil with Filter 7.5 quarts 7.1 L Fuel Tank 18.5 gallons 70.0 L Transaxle 15.0 quarts 14.2 L...
  • Page 374: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element A1208C* Engine Oil Filter PF58* Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 41–987* Spark Plugs (GM Part 12571535) Windshield Wiper Blade 22 inches (56.5 cm) (Shepherd’s Hook Type) ® *AC Delco part number. ®...
  • Page 375 NOTES 5-104...
  • Page 376 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Introduction ...........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-13 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-13 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-13 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
  • Page 377: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
  • Page 378: How This Section Is Organized

    How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: condition.
  • Page 379: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Part A: Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service Services people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance Part D.
  • Page 380 See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 When the system has calculated that oil life has been and Part C: Periodic Maintenance I nspections on diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. page 6-13 . A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will come on.
  • Page 381 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on surfaces. Clean as required. An Emission Control page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional Service.
  • Page 382 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the surfaces. Clean as required. An Emission Control vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of Service.
  • Page 383 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the information.
  • Page 384: Part B: Owner Checks And Services

    Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. which should be performed at the intervals specified to See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37 for further help ensure the safety, dependability and emission details.
  • Page 385: At Least Twice A Year

    At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See Restraint System Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-21 . A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, needed.
  • Page 386 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others When you are doing this check, the vehicle could be injured. Follow the steps below. could move suddenly.
  • Page 387 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. •...
  • Page 388: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
  • Page 389: Engine Cooling System Inspection

    Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the chafing, etc.
  • Page 390: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada System 993294, or equivalent). Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part ® Automatic DEXRON -IIII Automatic number or specification may be obtained from your Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
  • Page 391: Part E: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
  • Page 392 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-17...
  • Page 393 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-18...
  • Page 394 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-4 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
  • Page 395: Customer Assistance Information

    Customer Assistance STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be Information resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center, 24 hours a day, by calling 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, contact Customer Satisfaction Procedure GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or...
  • Page 396 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer You may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone are committed to making sure you are completely number or write them at the following address: satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue BBB Auto Line to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
  • Page 397: Online Owner Center

    Online Owner Center Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. You can find your specific vehicle information To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or all in one place. speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), The Owner Center allows you to: Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer...
  • Page 398 Mexico, Central America and From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) Caribbean Islands/Countries 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: Islands) – Customer Assistance 1-800-496-9994 General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Customer Assistance Center Canada –...
  • Page 399: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities

    GM Mobility Program for Persons Roadside Service with Disabilities Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac This program, available to advisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealer qualified applicants, can technician who can provide on-site service.
  • Page 400 Reaching Roadside Service Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the following situations: Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: • Towing Service 1-800-882-1112. An experienced Roadside Service • Advisor will assist you and request the following Battery Jump Starting information: •...
  • Page 401: Courtesy Transportation

    Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you Cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its wait. However, if you are unable to wait Cadillac offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several experience, we and our participating dealers are transportation options.
  • Page 402 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight service, may not be available at every dealer. Please warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide contact you dealer for specific information about you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a availability.
  • Page 403: Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to the If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle United States Government has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Motors of Canada Limited.
  • Page 404: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Reporting Safety Defects to Service Publications Ordering General Motors Information In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Service Manuals a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write: Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, Cadillac Customer Assistance Center brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
  • Page 405 Service Bulletins ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Service Bulletins give technical service information Eastern Time needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to For Credit Card Orders Only assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
  • Page 406 Appearance Care (cont.) Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-84 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-27 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-88 Adaptive Seat Controls ........1-3 Finish Damage ..........5-90 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-37 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-90 Additional Program Information ......
  • Page 407 Automatic Level Control ........4-34 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-53 Automatic Transaxle Check ......6-10 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ..5-58 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Parking Check ............6-11 and Cornering Lamps ....... 5-57 Automatic Transaxle ........5-21 Halogen Bulbs ..........
  • Page 408 Center Console Storage Area ......2-51 Cigarette Lighter ..........3-28 Center Flex Storage Unit ......... 2-52 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ..5-89 Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ..1-21 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....... 5-88 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ... 5-58 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet ........
  • Page 409 Compact Disc Changer Errors ......3-103 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Compact Disc Messages ......3-88, 3-99 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-11 Compact Spare Tire ........5-83 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Compass Calibration ........2-41 Government ..........7-10 Compass Operation .........
  • Page 410 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......3-57 Climate Controls and Radio System Electrical System ..........5-93 Personalization ........3-67 Add-On Equipment ........5-93 DIC Controls and Displays ......3-57 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-94 DIC Vehicle Personalization ......3-67 Headlamp Wiring ......... 5-93 DIC Warnings and Messages ......
  • Page 411 Engine (cont.) Finish Damage ..........5-90 Coolant ............5-24 Flash-To-Pass ..........3-9 Cooling System Inspection ......6-14 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-72 Exhaust ............. 2-38 Flat Tire ............5-71 Oil ............. 5-13 Floor Mats ............. 2-53 Overheating ..........5-27 Fluid ............. 5-21 Starting ............
  • Page 412 Full Floor Console Storage Area ....... 2-51 Fuses ............5-94 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-94 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Windshield Wiper ......... 5-93 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-9 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-93 Headlamp ............5-49 Aiming ............
  • Page 413 Horn Sounds at Lock ........3-72 Inspection ............6-14 Horn ............... 3-7 Brake System ..........6-14 How the System Works ........3-26 Engine Cooling System ........ 6-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ..5-31 Exhaust System .......... 6-13 How to Add Fluid ..........
  • Page 414 Light (cont.) Fog Lamp ..........3-54 Lamps on Reminder ........3-16 Lights On Reminder ........3-54 Lamps ............3-15 Malfunction Indicator ........3-50 Exterior ............3-15 Oil Pressure ..........3-53 Interior ............3-19 Safety Belt Reminder ........3-45 Lap Belt ............1-21 Security .............
  • Page 415 Making Turns ..........4-38 Malfunction Indicator Light ........ 3-50 Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering System ... 4-11 Map Pocket ........... 2-52 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ..5-103 Massaging Lumbar Controls ....... 1-3 Maintenance Schedule ........6-9 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ....2-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...........
  • Page 416 Outside (cont.) Curb View Assist Mirror ........ 2-43 Navigation/Radio System ........ 3-100 Heated Mirrors ..........2-44 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-23 Power Mirrors ..........2-42 Night Vision System ........3-22 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-27 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 5-103 Overseas –...
  • Page 417 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..6-15 Part E - Maintenance Record ......6-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-13 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..... 3-36 Passing ..........4-13, 4-38 ® PASS-Key III Operation ........2-21 ®...
  • Page 418 Rear Ashtray ..........3-28 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-58 Rear Climate Control System ......3-34 Replacing Brake System Parts ......5-41 Rear Door Security Locks ........ 2-10 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..1-60 Rear Power Sunshade ........2-18 Reporting Safety Defects .........
  • Page 419 Seats (cont.) Memory ............. 2-55 Safety Belt ............. 1-28 Power Lumbar, Rear ........1-8 Pretensioners ..........1-28 Power Lumbar ..........1-2 Reminder Light ..........3-45 Power Seats ..........1-2 Safety Belts ........... 5-87 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-5 Care of ............5-87 Securing a Child Restraint ........
  • Page 420 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-90 Storage Areas (cont.) Shift Lock Release .......... 2-30 Instrument Panel Storage Area ...... 2-51 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-34 Map Pocket ..........2-52 Shifting Out of Park (P) ........2-37 Rear Storage Area ........2-53 Skidding ............
  • Page 421 Tire Inflation Check ........... 6-9 Traction ............4-10 Tire Pressure Display ........3-78 Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension Tires ............. 5-60 (CVRSS) ..........4-10 Buying New Tires ........5-66 Control System (TCS) ........4-9 Chains ............5-70 Control System Warning Light ....... 3-48 Changing a Flat Tire ........
  • Page 422 Vehicle ............4-5 Control ............4-5 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ....3-25 Damage Warnings ........... iv Umbrella Holder ..........2-53 Loading ............4-32 Underbody Flushing Service ......6-12 Symbols ............iv Underhood Fuse Block ........5-94 Ventilation Adjustment ........3-33 Understanding Radio Reception .......
  • Page 423 Wheels ............5-68 Windshield Wiper ..........5-59 Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-68 Blade Replacement ........5-59 Replacement ..........5-69 Fuses ............5-93 When to Add Engine Oil ........5-15 Windshield Wipers .......... 3-10 When to Change Engine Oil Winter Driving ..........4-25 (GM Oil Life System) ........

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