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The 1999 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
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Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
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Your Driving and the Road
Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
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Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
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Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
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Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 7
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Index
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Summary of Contents for Cadillac 1999 Escalade

  • Page 1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 7 Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
  • Page 2: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual

    For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
  • Page 3: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
  • Page 5 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...
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  • Page 7: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About...
  • Page 8: Seats And Seat Controls

    Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats them and fold them up and down. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks and head restraints. Power Seats You can adjust the front seats with the controls located on the side of the seat, next to the door.
  • Page 9: Power Lumbar Control

    Power Lumbar Control Your vehicle has a power lumbar control. You can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback. To increase support, press and hold the front of the rocker switch. Let go of the switch when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support.
  • Page 10: Reclining Front Seatbacks

    Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, move the lever rearward. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will go to an upright position. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
  • Page 11: Head Restraints

    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 because it won’t be against your body.
  • Page 12 Folding the Rear Seat Your vehicle has a 60/40 rear seat, either side may be folded down to give you more cargo space. Before folding, place the latch portion of the center safety belt in the center armrest. That way, the center safety belt will be out of the way when the seat is folded and also will be easily available for passengers to use when the seat is returned to the passenger position.
  • Page 13 5. Pull the seatback forward and fold the seatback down until it is flat. 6. Then, stow the head restraints by sliding them into the rear of the seat cushion. Make sure the posts go in all the way. To return the seat to the passenger position, use the following procedure.
  • Page 14: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Heated Rear Seats The controls for the heated rear seats are located on the rear of the center floor console, below the rear seat audio controls. Press the top of the switch to HI or the bottom of the switch to LO to turn on the heating elements in the outside rear seat positions.
  • Page 15 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
  • Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work

    yellowblue Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-10...
  • Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... yellowblue 1-11...
  • Page 18 yellowblue or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
  • Page 19: Here Are Questions Many People Ask

    Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 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: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
  • Page 21 yellowblue The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 22 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. 1-16 To move it down, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
  • Page 23 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 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.
  • Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-18 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 25 What’s wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
  • Page 26 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-20 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.
  • Page 27 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 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 28: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
  • Page 29: Right Front Passenger Position

    The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
  • Page 30 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. This is true even with Next Generation frontal air bags.
  • Page 31: How The Air Bag System Works

    There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
  • Page 32 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-26 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear.
  • Page 33 When should an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 16 mph (14 to 26 km/h).
  • Page 34 What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s will be hot for a short time.
  • Page 35: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

    NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag.
  • Page 36: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.
  • Page 37 Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. shoulder Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 38 yellowblue 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
  • Page 39 Each position next to the windows has a shoulder belt height adjuster. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move the height adjuster down, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position.
  • Page 40: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults

    yellowblue Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
  • Page 41 yellowblue 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic the seatback. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
  • Page 42 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 1-36 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section.
  • Page 43: Center Passenger Position

    yellowblue Center Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-37...
  • Page 44: Smaller Children And Babies

    To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 45 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
  • Page 46 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) 1-40 CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 will suddenly become a 240...
  • Page 47: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add child restraints? on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will...
  • Page 48 yellowblue A rear facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash.
  • Page 49 yellowblue A forward facing child restraint (C E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
  • Page 50 yellowblue A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.
  • Page 51: 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 vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
  • Page 52: Top Strap

    Top Strap Canadian law requires that forward restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. 1-46 Anchor brackets for the rear outside seat positions are located on the floor in the cargo area.
  • Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position

    CAUTION: Routing the top strap for a child restraint over or under the cargo security shade could cause the shade to come loose and even break. If this happens, the shade could be thrown about the vehicle in a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured.
  • Page 54 yellowblue 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-48...
  • Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position

    5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
  • Page 56 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
  • Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
  • Page 58 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
  • Page 59: Larger Children

    6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the 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. 7.
  • Page 60 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
  • Page 61 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a 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. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
  • Page 62: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
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  • Page 65: Section 2 Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 66 yellowblue 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 power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
  • Page 67 Your vehicle has one double ignition and all door locks. If you ever lose your key, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining a new one. Your vehicle also has a key that locks and unlocks the center floor console only.
  • Page 68: Door Locks

    Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
  • Page 69: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks Press the side of the power door lock switch marked LOCK on either front door to lock all the doors at once. Press the ribbed side of the switch to unlock all the doors at once. The power door locks will operate at any time.
  • Page 70: Keyless Entry System

    Rear Door Security Locks With this feature, you can lock the rear side doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. Move the button up to engage the security feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation. Lockout Prevention This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle, by stopping the power door locks from locking...
  • Page 71: Operation

    Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range.
  • Page 72: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

    Alarm/Panic Mode The theft deterrent system provides a fourth button on your transmitter. This button is the alarm/panic button. If you are involved in a panic situation, press this button and your vehicle’s horn will sound and the headlamps will flash. This will draw needed attention to you and your vehicle.
  • Page 73: Battery Replacement

    3. Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN three times quickly (within five seconds). The vehicle will respond by locking the doors, unlocking the driver’s doors and releasing the tailgate or panel doors. Your transmitter is now ready to match the vehicle. 4.
  • Page 74 To replace the battery: 1. Insert a small coin, or flathead screwdriver, to separate the bottom of the transmitter from the top. 2. Remove the battery and replace it with a new one, making sure the positive (+) side of the battery is facing down.
  • Page 75: Rear Doors

    Rear Doors CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal...
  • Page 76: Key In The Ignition

    To open the driver’s side door, first open the passenger’s side panel door. Then, pull the handle on the left door edge outward and pull the door open. The rear doors have a check assembly to keep them from fully opening during normal use. To fully open either rear door, you must release the check strap.
  • Page 77: Theft Deterrent System

    Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
  • Page 78: Arming The System

    The adjustment for the shock sensor sensitivity can be accessed through a hole in the forward wall of the main bin of the center floor console. Using a small flat tipped screwdriver, turn the adjuster clockwise to increase sensitivity and turn counterclockwise to decrease sensitivity.
  • Page 79: Disarming The System

    Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking If all the doors are closed, locking the vehicle with the transmitter will immediately arm the system. If any door is open when the transmitter LOCK button is pressed, the system goes into an armed wait mode, waiting for the doors to close.
  • Page 80: Turning Off The Alarm

    Turning Off the Alarm If you started the alarm by pressing the panic button on the keyless entry transmitter, you must either push that button again or turn the ignition to RUN to stop the alarm. If the alarm is sounding due to the shock sensor or a door, tailgate or panel door opening, it can be turned off by either turning the ignition switch with a proper key inserted or by pressing any button on the keyless entry...
  • Page 81 4. Remove the RADIO fuse (Fuse 17). This fuse is in the main fuse block, located on the left side of your instrument panel. When the main fuse block is open, the RADIO fuse (Fuse 17) is located in the lower right corner side of the fuse panel.
  • Page 82 Keyless Entry Verification This means that when you use the keyless entry transmitter to lock/unlock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly when you press LOCK once. Your horn will sound briefly and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly when you press LOCK a second time.
  • Page 83 Theft-Deterrent Arming Method This means that both your keyless entry transmitter and the power door lock switch will actively arm the system. Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Alarm System Off (The system will not arm.) Mode 2: Keyless Entry Transmitter Lock (When you lock your doors using the keyless entry transmitter, the system will arm.)
  • Page 84: Leaving Programming Mode

    Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: All Off (No horn chirps or headlamps and parking lamps will flash.) Mode 2: Horn and Lamps (Your headlamps and parking lamps will flash and your horn will chirp twice to verify the system is armed using any arming method.) Headlamps and parking lamps only will flash when disarming.
  • Page 85 Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time. You may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). See your dealer for service. In an emergency, call the Cadillac Roadside Assistance Center at 1 1112. New Vehicle “Break In”...
  • Page 86: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions 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 power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in the vehicle with children.
  • Page 87: Retained Accessory Power

    OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed).
  • Page 88: How To Start The Engine

    How to Start the Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
  • Page 89: Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

    Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 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.
  • Page 90: Automatic Transmission Operation

    Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. Your vehicle features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of PARK (P). This means that if your key is in OFF, rather than LOCK, there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time.
  • Page 91 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow”...
  • Page 92 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
  • Page 93: Four-Wheel Drive

    Four Wheel Drive Your vehicle has four wheel drive. You can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the section that follows before using four should use 2HI for most normal driving conditions.
  • Page 94 The transfer case switches are below and to the left of the climate controls. Use these switches to shift into and out of four wheel drive. You can choose among four driving settings: 2HI: This setting is used for driving in most situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two setting also provides the best fuel economy.
  • Page 95 NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See “Recreational Vehicle Towing” or “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information. Indicator lights in the switches show which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on.
  • Page 96 If the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N).
  • Page 97: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down.
  • Page 98: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 99: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running

    Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear in NEUTRAL. 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
  • Page 100: Torque Lock

    If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
  • Page 101: Parking Over Things That Burn

    If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1.
  • Page 102: Engine Exhaust

    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. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
  • Page 103: Locking Rear Axle

    CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 104 The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is present. See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index. Push the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window.
  • Page 105: Multifunction Lever

    There is also a power door lock switch at the rear of the vehicle which will allow you to lock or unlock all of the doors. See “Power Doors Locks” in the Index. Horn Press the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering...
  • Page 106: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
  • Page 107: Windshield Washer

    For steady wiping at low speed, turn the control to the LOW position. For high speed wiping, turn the control further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers, turn the control to OFF. Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely.
  • Page 108: Cruise Control

    Rear Window Wiper and Washer (If Equipped) The rear window wiper/washer switch is on your instrument panel, to the right of the gage cluster. To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up. For delayed wiping, slide the switch even with DELAY in the center position of the rear wiper control.
  • Page 109 CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
  • Page 110 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
  • Page 111: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps Your parking/headlamp knob is on the driver’s side of your instrument panel. Turn the knob clockwise, to the parking lamp symbol, to turn on the following: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Turn the knob clockwise again, to the master lighting symbol, to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
  • Page 112: Automatic Headlamp System

    Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off.
  • Page 113: Fog Lamps

    Fog Lamps Your vehicle has fog lamps. Use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps and/or beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamp switch is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
  • Page 114: Interior Lamps

    The length of time that the headlamps stay on after the ignition is turned off can be adjusted by pressing and holding the HEADLAMP DELAY button. The delay can be varied in five steps (0, 15, 30, 60 and 90 seconds).
  • Page 115: Reading Lamps

    You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located below the parking/headlamp knob, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when the doors are opened, or remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the button to the “in” position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open.
  • Page 116 Mirrors Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature Display and Headlamp Delay Your vehicle has electrochromic inside and outside rearview mirrors. Your vehicle also has a headlamp delay feature. See “Headlamp Delay” in the Index for more information. When on, an electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.
  • Page 117 Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP switch. Pressing the TEMP switch once briefly will toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMP switch for about eight seconds until the display shows only F _ or C _ .
  • Page 118 The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways: Drive the vehicle in two circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction, or Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and after several turns the compass will become calibrated and will display a direction.
  • Page 119 Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors The electric mirrors can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle. Select the mirror you want to move by rotating the center of the switch, located on the driver’s door armrest, to L (left) or R (right). Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where you want it.
  • Page 120: Storage Compartments

    Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
  • Page 121 Instrument Panel Cupholder Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the instrument panel. To use the cupholder, pull the handle and slide the cupholder tray open. To close the cupholder, slide it back into the instrument panel. Center Floor Console Your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket seats.
  • Page 122: Rear Armrest Storage Compartment

    The console has two cupholders and two storage trays for the front passenger and driver to use. Your console also has a cupholder that swings down for the rear seat passengers to use. The console also contains the following components: Rear Seat Audio System Controls Rear Heated Seat Switches Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlet...
  • Page 123: Cargo Security Shade

    Cargo Security Shade CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always store it outside of the vehicle. When you put it back, always be sure that it is securely reattached.
  • Page 124: Cargo Tie-Downs

    To put the shade in the vehicle: 1. Make sure the shade slot in the holder faces rearward with the round surface facing down. 2. Hold the shade at an angle. 3. Place the shade holder tab into the slot in the passenger’s side trim panel.
  • Page 125: Luggage Carrier

    Luggage Carrier Your vehicle has a luggage carrier, which you can use to load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, and crossrails which can be moved toward the front or the rear in the side rails to help secure cargo.
  • Page 126: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter

    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Front Ashtray The front ashtray is located at the bottom of the instrument panel. Pull on the notch in the ashtray door to open it. NOTICE: If you store paper or other things that burn in your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials.
  • Page 127: Accessory Power Outlets

    Accessory Power Outlets Two auxiliary power outlets are located near the cigarette lighter. Use these outlets to power mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. yellowblue One auxiliary power outlet is located at the rear of the center floor console, for rear seat passengers to use.
  • Page 128: Sun Visors

    Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows. Your visors have a strap to hold small items, such as maps. The visors have an extender on the inside edge.
  • Page 129: Programming The Transmitter

    Be sure to keep the original hand in case you need to erase and reprogram the universal transmitter. yellowblue held transmitter held transmitter end over end 3515 or Cadillac Customer 8006 in the United States) 3777 in Canada). held transmitter 2-65...
  • Page 130: Operating The Transmitter

    Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, the hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after one or two seconds. In this case, you should press and press the button on the hand held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the universal transmitter.
  • Page 131: Erasing Channels

    If after following these instructions, you still have problems training the garage door opener, call the manufacturer of the unit at 1 Cadillac Customer Assistance (1 the United States) (1 3777 in Canada). Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds).
  • Page 132: The Instrument Panel

    yellowblue The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2-68...
  • Page 133 A. Dome Override Switch B. Lamp Controls C. Air Outlets D. Multifunction Lever E. Instrument Panel Cluster F. Gearshift Lever G. Rear Window Wiper Washer Switch (If Equipped) H. Audio System I. Comfort Control System J. Glove Box K. Ashtray L.
  • Page 134: Instrument Panel Cluster

    yellowblue Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canadian similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
  • Page 135: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
  • Page 136: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
  • Page 137: Airbag Readiness Light

    Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
  • Page 138: Brake System Warning Light

    Voltmeter When your engine is not running, but the ignition is in the RUN position, this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
  • Page 139: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.
  • Page 140: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gage will read 210 _ F (100 _ C) or less. If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 260 _ F (160 _ C) mark.
  • Page 141 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 142 If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine.
  • Page 143: Oil Pressure Gage

    Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
  • Page 144: Security Light

    If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock System. Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock, and you should see your Cadillac dealer. 2-80 Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light...
  • Page 145: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light

    Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light will turn on whenever the DRL are on. When it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light will turn off and your automatic headlamps will turn on. Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine.
  • Page 146: Fuel Gage

    Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights The signal indicator will come on whenever you signal a turn or lane change. See “Turn and Lane Change Signals” in the Index. Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank.
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  • Page 149: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems

    Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Rear Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Heating...
  • Page 150: Comfort Controls

    Comfort Controls Heater and Air Conditioning Control System Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase airflow, turn the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, turn it toward LO.
  • Page 151: Rear Air Conditioning

    VENT/HEAT: Use this setting to divide airflow between the floor outlets and instrument panel outlets. HEATER: This setting directs air through the floor outlets. DEFOG: This setting directs air to the heater outlets and toward the windshield. DEFROST: This setting directs air toward the windshield.
  • Page 152: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. The recirculation button, between the fan and temperature knobs, allows the air inside your vehicle to be recirculated.
  • Page 153: Ventilation System

    Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets. Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle, and out the air exhaust valves.
  • Page 154: Defogging And Defrosting

    Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving.
  • Page 155: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first.
  • Page 156: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player

    AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Included with the AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player are six Bose high performance speakers, an Acoustimass bass module and a seven channel Bose amplifier. Please see your dealer for details. Playing the Radio VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off.
  • Page 157 Finding a Station FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it.
  • Page 158 Setting the Tone BASS: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass. TREB: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to decrease treble.
  • Page 159 NEXT (3): Press the NEXT button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection. A minimum three second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation. The sound will mute while searching for the next selection.
  • Page 160: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. 2.
  • Page 161 The rear speakers will be muted when the RSA power is turned on. You may operate the RSA functions even when the main radio is off. Note that this feature is intended for rear seat passengers. The following function is controlled by the knob on the main radio: VOL: Push this knob twice to turn RSA off.
  • Page 162: Remote Compact Disc Player

    P.SET PROG: The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work: Press this button to seek through the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio. When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to the other side of the tape.
  • Page 163 If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display, it could be that: The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched or wet. There’s too much moisture in the air. (Wait about an hour and try again.) You are driving on a very rough road.
  • Page 164: Console-Mounted Cd Changer

    Console-Mounted CD Changer With the compact disc changer, you can play up to six discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the slots supplied in the magazine. 3-16 You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc.
  • Page 165 Close the door by sliding it all the way forward. When the CD magazine is loaded, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes, depending on the number of discs loaded.
  • Page 166: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Compact Disc Changer Errors If ERR appears on the display, it could be that: You are driving on a very rough road. (The disc should play when the road gets smoother.) A disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched or wet. It is very humid.
  • Page 167 1. Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Turn the radio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until shows on the display.
  • Page 168: Understanding Radio Reception

    Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC shows on the display.
  • Page 169: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can...
  • Page 170: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    When using a scrubbing action, non cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps.
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  • Page 173: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road

    Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Road Recovery...
  • Page 174: Defensive Driving

    Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
  • Page 175: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
  • Page 176 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 177 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
  • Page 178: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle 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 the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
  • Page 179: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
  • Page 180 Here’s how anti lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
  • Page 181: Braking In Emergencies

    Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
  • Page 182: Steering In Emergencies

    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 in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
  • Page 183 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
  • Page 184 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
  • Page 185: Loss Of Control

    Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
  • Page 186: Off - Road Driving With Your Four - Wheel - Drive Vehicle

    While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.
  • Page 187: Environmental Concerns

    Index. Environmental Concerns road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. Cadillac recognizes these concerns and urges every off roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off recreational driving;...
  • Page 188: Traveling To Remote Areas

    Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads.
  • Page 189: Scanning The Terrain

    Scanning the Terrain road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface Conditions. Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice.
  • Page 190: Driving On Off-Road Hills

    Driving on Off-Road Hills road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can’t do. There are some hills that simply can’t be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle.
  • Page 191: Driving Uphill

    Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)? What’s beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop off, a fence? Get out and walk the hill if you don’t know. It’s the smart way to find out.
  • Page 192 CAUTION: Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert. What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things you should...
  • Page 193: Driving Downhill

    Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down. Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle, it’s steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around.
  • Page 194 Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear.
  • Page 195: Driving Across An Incline

    Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across.
  • Page 196: Stalling On An Incline

    What if I’m driving across an incline that’s not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
  • Page 197: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice

    Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to use a low gear when you’re in mud deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
  • Page 198: After Off-Road Driving

    If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you’ll never be able to start your engine.
  • Page 199: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.
  • Page 200: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    yellowblue You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 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 201 Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
  • Page 202: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
  • Page 203: 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: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
  • Page 204: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
  • Page 205: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip:...
  • Page 206: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis 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 207 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See “Off Driving” in the Index for information about driving off road.) Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
  • Page 208: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-36 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 cloth and reflective warning triangles.
  • Page 209 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32 F;...
  • Page 210: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
  • Page 211 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
  • Page 212: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational vehicle towing. Follow the instructions for the towing equipment. 4-40 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION:...
  • Page 213: Loading Your Vehicle

    Use the following procedure to correctly tow your vehicle on all four wheels: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission in PARK (P). 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 4. With the engine running, shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL.
  • Page 214 The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
  • Page 215: Towing A Trailer

    CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
  • Page 216: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

    NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
  • Page 217: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    You should tow in OVERDRIVE ( want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions). Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle’s tires.
  • Page 218: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires

    If you’re using a weight carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you’re using a weight hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
  • Page 219: Safety Chains

    Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
  • Page 220: Driving With A Trailer

    Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death.
  • Page 221: Making Turns

    Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
  • Page 222: Driving On Grades

    Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You should tow in AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission...
  • Page 223: When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill

    CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 224: Trailer Wiring Harness

    yellowblue Trailer Wiring Harness Additional Heavy Duty Wiring Light Duty Wiring Harness 4-52...
  • Page 225 An eight wire harness is stored under the rear bumper of your vehicle. The five wire light duty harness is located at the left rear inner lower quarter panel. The additional heavy duty wiring is located forward of the rear bumper and is attached to the center of the rear crossmember or the forward vertical surface of the platform hitch.
  • Page 226 yellowblue NOTES 4-54...
  • Page 227: Section 5 Problems On The Road

    Section 5 Problems On The Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow yellowblue...
  • Page 228: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button on the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
  • Page 229: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
  • Page 230 NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12 volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want.
  • Page 231 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle.
  • Page 232 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. yellowblue 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the good battery’s...
  • Page 233 Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move.
  • Page 234: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.
  • Page 235: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    yellowblue If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
  • Page 236: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
  • Page 237: Cooling System

    Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark.
  • Page 238 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
  • Page 239 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your 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.
  • Page 240 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
  • Page 241: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator

    How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops.
  • Page 242 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 5-16 COOL 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark.
  • Page 243 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX COOL through the filler neck until the level reaches the...
  • Page 244: Engine Fan Noise

    Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
  • Page 245: 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 246: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is located in the rear cargo area. The spare tire is located under the rear of the vehicle. To open the jack cover, turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take the cover off. To take the jack out, turn the wing head bolt counterclockwise and take it and the retainer off.
  • Page 247 Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN marking. Assemble the ratchet to the hook near the end of the jack handle (as illustrated) with the DOWN marking facing you. Insert the other end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
  • Page 248 Attach the jack handle (and jack handle extension, if needed) to the jack. 5-22 UP Marking DOWN Marking One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN marking. yellowblue...
  • Page 249 With the UP marking on the ratchet facing you, rotate the ratchet clockwise. That will lift the jack head a little. To access the lug nuts, place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry off the center piece to remove it.
  • Page 250: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise, with DOWN facing you, to loosen the wheel nuts. Don’t remove the wheel nuts yet. 2.
  • Page 251 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 positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
  • Page 252 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5-26 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.
  • Page 253 7. Mount the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub. Front Position 8.
  • Page 254 yellowblue 10. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise. 9. Tighten each wheel nut by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. 5-28...
  • Page 255: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools

    CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
  • Page 256 Replace the jack storage cover by simply reversing the removal procedure described earlier. Jacking Tool Storage D. Jacking Tool Storage Box A. Wheel Wrench B. Jack Handle E. Jack Handle Extension C. Ratchet 5-30 Jack Storage A. Retainer D. Jack Storage Box B.
  • Page 257 Spare Tire Storage A. Hoist Assembly E. Retainer B. Hoist Shaft F. Valve Stem, Pointed Down C. Ratchet G. Spare Tire D. Jack Handle Follow these instructions to restore a spare or flat tire: 1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the tire so that the valve stem is pointed down and to the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 258: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
  • Page 259: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

    Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Shift the transfer case into 4HI. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
  • Page 260 yellowblue CAUTION: The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
  • Page 261: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care

    Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
  • Page 262: Doing Your Own Service Work

    Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll...
  • Page 263: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
  • Page 264 (See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.) If this occurs, return to your authorized Cadillac dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 265: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 266 CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel filler neck.
  • Page 267 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
  • Page 268: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
  • Page 269: Hood Release

    Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release, located just to the passenger’s side of the center of the grill. Lift the hood.
  • Page 270 “VORTEC” 5700 V8 Engine When you lift up the hood you’ll see: A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Radiator Pressure Cap D. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter E. Air Filter Restriction Indicator 6-10 F. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick H.
  • Page 271: Checking Engine Oil

    Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located on the passenger’s side of the engine.
  • Page 272: When To Add Engine Oil

    When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...
  • Page 273 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W to be 0 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines...
  • Page 274: Engine Oil Additives

    Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
  • Page 275: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the engine air cleaner/filter is dirty and needs to be serviced. The indicator is located on the air intake tube between the engine air cleaner and the engine. See “Owner Checks and Services”...
  • Page 276 2. Lift the filter and the connected duct out of the air cleaner housing. Hold the duct and remove the filter by both pulling and twisting the filter away from the duct. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible.
  • Page 277: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See “Owner Checks and Services” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires.
  • Page 278: How To Check

    How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission.
  • Page 279 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 280: How To Add Fluid

    How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule booklet to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
  • Page 281: What To Use

    If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
  • Page 282: Front Axle

    Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. How to Check Lubricant 6-22 If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant.
  • Page 283: Radiator Pressure Cap

    Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed with the arrows on the cap lined up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 284: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only COOL extended life coolant.
  • Page 285 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your 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.
  • Page 286: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger’s side at the rear corner of the engine compartment. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD mark, or a little higher.
  • Page 287: How To Check 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 288: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
  • Page 289: Brake Fluid

    Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 290 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN. If it isn’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark.
  • Page 291: Brake Wear

    NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
  • Page 292: Fluid Leak Check

    Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
  • Page 293: Vehicle Storage

    Battery Your new vehicle comes with an ACDelco Freedom battery. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend an ACDelco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the battery.
  • Page 294 Headlamps 1. Remove the parking/turn signal assembly as described under “Parking/Turn Signal Lamps”, following this procedure. 2. Remove the two turn signal bulb sockets and the sidemarker bulb socket from the parking/turn signal assembly by turning counterclockwise. 3. Set the parking/turn signal assembly to the side. 4.
  • Page 295 11. Install the two turn signal bulb sockets and the sidemarker bulb socket into the parking/turn signal bulb assembly. 12. Install the parking/turn signal assembly. Install and tighten the two screws. Parking/Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the two screws on the side of the parking/turn signal bulb assembly.
  • Page 296 Fog Lamps The fog lamp bulb assembly is located under the front bumper. 1. Remove the fog lamp bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise. 6-36 2. Remove the connector from the bulb by lifting the tabs on the sides of the connector. 3.
  • Page 297: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)

    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) The individual bulbs in the CHMSL are not replaceable. See your dealer for assistance. Rear Lamps 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the two black plastic plugs from the rear lamp assembly access holes. 3. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws inside the fender and pull out the lamp...
  • Page 298: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2. Tires Your new vehicle comes with high a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Cadillac Warranty booklet for details. yellowblue quality tires made by...
  • Page 299: Inflation -- Tire Pressure

    CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
  • Page 300: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    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 following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy.
  • Page 301 When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification/Tire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
  • Page 302: Buying New Tires

    When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
  • Page 303: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
  • Page 304 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 305: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
  • Page 306: Tire Chains

    NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information.
  • Page 307: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
  • Page 308: Cleaning Vinyl

    Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
  • Page 309: Care Of Safety Belts

    Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
  • Page 310: Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield, Backglass And Wiper Blades

    Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon Ami Powder (non...
  • Page 311: Finish Care

    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.
  • Page 312: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
  • Page 313: Finish Damage

    Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Cadillac will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 314: Gm Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

    GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050174 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050214 32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050427 23 oz. (0.680 L) 1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1052925 16 oz.
  • Page 315: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.
  • Page 316: Electrical System

    Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
  • Page 317: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse.
  • Page 318 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL, Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps Transfer Case 6-58 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Dome/Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant Module, Illuminated Entry Module Rear Comfort Controls Cruise Control...
  • Page 319 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Power Amp, Rear Liftglass, Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock Relay, Power Lumbar Seat 4WD Indicator, Cluster, Front and Rear Comfort Controls, Instrument Switches, Radio Illumination, Chime Module DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back Up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid Radio (Ignition) 4WAL/VCM, ABS, Cruise Control...
  • Page 320 Underhood Fuse/Relay Center The underhood fuse/relay center is located in the rear of the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir. Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the fuse block. You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse extractor is mounted to the interior fuse block.
  • Page 321 Name Circuits Protected GLOW Not Used PLUG HORN Horn, Underhood Lamp AUX FAN Auxiliary Fan Injectors, PCM/VCM HTD ST FR Heated Front Seats Air Conditioning HTD MIR Heated Outside Mirrors Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister Purge, EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid, Heated O HTD ST RR Heated Rear Seats AUX B...
  • Page 322: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement Bulbs LAMP OR BULB TRADE NO. HEADLAMPS Low Beam 9006 HB4 High Beam 9005 HB3 LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back up Lamp License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Fog Lamp 6-62...
  • Page 323: Capacities And Specifications

    LAMP OR BULB INTERIOR Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Roof Console Lamps* Door Courtesy Lamp Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror Capacities and Specifications Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information. TRADE NO.
  • Page 324 Wheels and Tires MODEL K 1500 Tire Pressure See the Certification/Tire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door. Cooling System Capacity (Approximate) After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling System” in the Index. ENGINE “VORTEC” 5700 V8 Crankcase Capacity (Approximate) After refill, the level must be rechecked.
  • Page 325: Air Conditioning Refrigerants

    If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your Cadillac dealer. Oil Filter AC Type PF52...
  • Page 326 yellowblue NOTES 6-66...
  • Page 327: Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

    Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
  • Page 328: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Cadillac Customer Assistance Center, 24 hours a day, by calling 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 329: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1 CMCC (2622).
  • Page 330: Customer Assistance Offices

    Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Cadillac, the letter should be addressed to Cadillac’s Customer Assistance Center. United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O.
  • Page 331: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities

    All TTY users call 1 3830. Roadside Service 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 9935. advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac trained dealer 9935.
  • Page 332 1112, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service is provided at no charge for any warranty covered situation and for a nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside Service is available only in the United States and Canada. Cadillac Owner Privileges...
  • Page 333: Roadside Service Availability

    Text Telephone (TTY) in the Roadside Service Center. Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or a conventional teletypewriter can communicate with Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada CMCC daily, 24 hours. yellowblue...
  • Page 334: Courtesy Transportation

    Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Cadillac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
  • Page 335: Additional Program Information

    Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $35.00 per day supported by receipts.
  • Page 336: Warranty Information

    General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. General Motors and participating dealerships reserve the right to deny a rental vehicle to anyone not possessing a valid motor vehicle operators license in their name, anyone who is under the influence of alcohol...
  • Page 337: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government

    In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 436004 Pontiac, MI 48343...
  • Page 338 1999 CADILLAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
  • Page 339 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-551-4123 (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-313-865-5927 PUBLICATION FORM PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER NUMBER Service Manual Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner’s Manual In Portfolio Owner’s Manual Without Portfolio NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
  • Page 340 yellowblue NOTES 7-14...
  • Page 341: Section 8 Index

    Section 8 Index ir Bag ........Adding Equipment .
  • Page 342 Brake Adjustment ........Fluid ........Master Cylinder .
  • Page 343 Tires ........Vinyl .
  • Page 344 Driving (Continued) On Hill and Mountain Roads ....On Snow and Ice ......Through Water .
  • Page 345 Flat Tire, Changing ......Fluid Capacities ......Fluid Leak Check .
  • Page 346 Hood Checking Things Under ......Release ........Horn .
  • Page 347 Locks ......... Door .
  • Page 348 Power (Continued) Remote Control Mirror ......Seat ......... Steering .
  • Page 349 afety Belt Extender ......Safety Belts ........Adults .
  • Page 350 Shifting Automatic Transmission ..... . . Into Park (P) ....... . . Out of Park (P) .
  • Page 351 Inspection and Rotation ......Loading ........Pressure .
  • Page 352 ehicle Control ........Damage Warnings .

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