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  • Page 2: Emergency Towing

    Every 2000 Escalade under warranty is backed with the following services: Courtesy Transportation Bumper-to-Bumper 4-years/50,000 miles (80 000 km) Limited Warranty 1-800-882-1112 1-800-882-1112 that provides in an emergency: Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing...
  • Page 3 2000 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 Part Number 25695354 A First Edition All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Seats and Seat Controls Section Safety Belts Keys and Door Locks Section Keyless Entry System Tailgate Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Air Bag System Child Restraints...
  • Page 5 Heating and Air Conditioning Section Setting the Radio Clock Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) Section Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Off-Road Driving Hazard Warning Flashers Section Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Your Driving and the Road...
  • Page 6 Fuel Section Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Section Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records...
  • Page 7 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Section Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Section Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual)
  • Page 8 GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath and the name ESCALADE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
  • Page 9: 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 10: 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. viii 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 11: Vehicle Symbols

    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...
  • Page 12 Service Station Guide Cooling System Tire Pressure See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 See Section 6 a More Spare Tire Pressure Detailed Look at See Section 5 What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Windshield Washer See Section 6...
  • Page 13 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 14: Section 1 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 15: Heated Front Seats

    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 16: 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 17: 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 18 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 19 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 20: 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 21 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 22: Why Safety Belts Work

    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 23 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 ... 1-11...
  • Page 24 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. 1-12...
  • Page 25: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About

    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 26: 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 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34: 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 35: 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 36 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. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
  • Page 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42: Rear Seat Passengers

    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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults

    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 47 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 48 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 49: Center Passenger Position

    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 50: Children

    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 51 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 52 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 53: 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 54 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 55 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 56: Where To Put The Restraint

    A booster seat (F) 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 57: Top Strap

    CAUTION: A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat.
  • Page 58 Anchor brackets for the rear outside seat positions are located on the floor in the cargo area. 1-46 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.
  • Page 59: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
  • Page 60 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-48 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
  • Page 61 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt.
  • Page 62: Front Seat Position

    4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-50 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child...
  • Page 63 CAUTION: A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat.
  • Page 64 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-52 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.
  • Page 65: Safety Belts

    Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
  • Page 66 1-54 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
  • Page 67 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 68: 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.
  • Page 69 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 70 Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
  • Page 71 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 72: 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 73: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks Press the side of the power door lock switch marked LOCK located 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 74: Leaving Your Vehicle

    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 switch upward to engage the security feature. Move the switch downward to return the door locks to normal operation.
  • Page 75: Keyless Entry System

    Keyless Entry System You can lock and unlock your doors, tailgate or panel doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
  • Page 76 Operation The driver’s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, the passenger’s doors will also unlock. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The tailgate or panel doors will unlock when the REAR 2X button is pressed twice within five seconds, as long as the ignition is turned to OFF or the transmission is in PARK (P).
  • Page 77: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

    Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
  • Page 78: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
  • Page 79: Rear Doors

    Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously. This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter.
  • Page 80 Tailgate Glass and Tailgate (If Equipped) If your vehicle has a tailgate, you must raise the rear glass before lowering the tailgate. Use your key to open the glass from the outside. Then lift the glass up. To release the glass from the inside, use the electric tailgate glass release switch on the instrument panel.
  • Page 81 To close the doors, close the driver’s side door first. After securely closing the door, close the passenger’s side door. Make sure both doors are latched securely. To lock the rear doors from outside the vehicle, put your key in the lock and turn it clockwise. If you have power door locks, you can lock the side doors as well as the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
  • Page 82: Theft Deterrent System

    Theft Deterrent System Your vehicle has a theft deterrent alarm system. Once armed, the system will sound the horn and flash the parking lamps if the vehicle is tampered with. Opening the doors may activate the alarm. See “Disarming the System” later in this section for further information on turning the system off.
  • Page 83: Arming The System

    Arming the System The alarm system can be armed to detect break locking your vehicle using the keyless entry or by locking the doors with the power door lock switch. Passive arming is also available if you would like the system to arm all by itself after the doors have been closed, the ignition is in the OFF position and the keys have been removed from the ignition.
  • Page 84: Disarming The System

    Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned off and a door was opened, the system will arm six seconds after the doors, tailgate or panel doors are closed. If a door is opened without the ignition being turned on, the system will wait 30 seconds after the doors, tailgate or panel doors are closed before arming.
  • Page 85: Feature Customization

    Driver’s Door Alarm Delay The alarm will sound eight seconds after the driver’s door is opened with your key. Feature Customization Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The following list tells you the features that can be programmed. Lockout Prevention Keyless Entry Verification Theft...
  • Page 86 Lockout Prevention With this feature, the power door locks will not lock when the key is in the ignition in the OFF position and a door is open. Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Lockout Prevention Disabled (Doors will lock/unlock when you press the power door lock switch).
  • Page 87 Mode 4: Lamps (Your headlamps and parking lamps will flash every time you press LOCK or UNLOCK.) Mode 5: Lamps/Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your headlamps and parking lamps will flash upon the first press on LOCK, your headlamps and parking lamps will flash and your horn will sound upon the second press on LOCK and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash upon any press on UNLOCK.)
  • Page 88 To change the mode: 1. Press the UNLOCK switch on the door. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. 3. Press the UNLOCK switch on the door until you hear the number of chimes that correspond to the mode selection you want.
  • Page 89 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. In Canada, call 1 6800.
  • Page 90: Ignition Positions

    New Vehicle “Break In” NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles (805 km).
  • Page 91: Retained Accessory Power

    LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;...
  • Page 92: Starting Your Engine

    Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving.
  • Page 93 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
  • Page 94: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater

    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the power steering reservoir. 3.
  • Page 95: 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 the OFF position, rather than LOCK, there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time.
  • Page 96 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 97 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 98: 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 99 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 100 If the SERVICE 4WD light stays on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. See “Service 4WD” in the Index for further information. Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press and release the 4HI or AUTO 4WD switch. This can be done at any speed, and the indicator light will flash while shifting.
  • Page 101 Shifting to NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, first make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. Connect the vehicle to the towing vehicle. 4.
  • Page 102: 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 103 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 104 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 105: 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 106: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-38 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
  • Page 107: Running Your Engine While You're Parked

    Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if ever you have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
  • Page 108: Windows

    Locking Rear Axle Your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
  • Page 109: Tilt Wheel

    Electric Tailgate Glass Release (If Equipped) Before operating your electric tailgate glass release, see “Rear Doors” in the the Index. Your vehicle has the theft deterrent system. If it is armed, use the transmitter, not the key, to open the tailgate or the alarm will sound.
  • Page 110: Multifunction Lever

    Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control 2-42 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
  • Page 111: Windshield Wipers

    Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light located on the instrument panel also will be on.
  • Page 112: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
  • Page 113: Cruise Control

    To wash the window, push in on the switch. Window washer fluid will continue to spray until the switch is released. The wiper will continue with three more wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen before the lever was pushed.
  • Page 114 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
  • Page 115 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 116: Exterior Lamps

    Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps Your parking/headlamp knob is located on the driver’s side of your instrument panel. 2-48 Turn the knob clockwise, to the parking lamp symbol, to turn on the following: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps...
  • Page 117: 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 118: 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. Fog lamps are not meant to be used without headlamps in the dark.
  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 121: Mirrors

    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 122 Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button once briefly will toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMP button for about eight seconds until the display shows only F _ or C _ .
  • Page 123 In order to calibrate, the letter “C” must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If “C” is not displayed, push in the “COMP” button for approximately eight seconds or until the letter “C” is displayed. The compass can be calibrated in one of two ways: Drive the vehicle in 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...
  • Page 124 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 turning 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 125: Storage Compartments

    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. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
  • Page 126 Center Floor Console Your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, insert the console key into the lock and unlock the console. Press the button in and swing the console lid upward. The console key is for use on the storage compartment only.
  • Page 127: Convenience Net

    Rear Armrest Storage Compartment Your vehicle has a center armrest storage compartment in the rear seat. Other Storage Compartments Your vehicle includes a number of storage compartments for storage of often used items. Your vehicle has a storage pocket on each of the front doors.
  • Page 128 To use the shade: 1. Pull the shade handle toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Latch the shade posts into the retaining sockets on the cargo area trim panels. To return the shade to the shade holder: 1. Pull up on the shade handle to release the shade posts from the retaining sockets.
  • Page 129: Luggage Carrier

    4. Move the other end of the shade forward. 5. Hold it next to the driver’s side trim panel slot. 6. Push the shade holder toward the passenger’s side of the vehicle. 7. Place the tab in the driver’s side trim panel slot. Make sure the tab goes all the way in the slot.
  • Page 130: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter

    To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place the load in the area over the rear wheels.
  • Page 131: Accessory Power Outlets

    Rear Door Ashtrays To use a rear ashtray, flip the lid open. To remove a rear ashtray, open the lid and pull the ashtray assembly upward. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it’s done heating, it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating can make it overload,...
  • Page 132: Sun Visors

    One auxiliary power outlet is located at the rear of the center floor console, for rear seat passengers to use. Another auxiliary power outlet is located in the rear cargo area on the passenger’s side. 2-64 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.
  • Page 133: Homelink Transmitter

    HomeLink Transmitter This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 134: Programming The Transmitter

    Programming the Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming.
  • Page 135: Operating The Transmitter

    “Training a Garage Door Opener with Rolling Codes” later in this section or contact the manufacturer of the unit at 1 3515 or Cadillac Customer Assistance (1800 8006 in the United States) 3777 in Canada).
  • Page 136 If after following these instructions, you still have problems training the garage door opener, call the manufacturer of the unit at 1 Customer Assistance (1 States) (1 3777 in Canada). held transmitter to 3515 or Cadillac 8006 in the United...
  • Page 137 Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons. Accessories Accessories for the HomeLink transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit. If you would like additional information, please call 1 OnStar System (If Equipped)
  • Page 138 The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2-70...
  • Page 139 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 140: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada 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. 2-72...
  • Page 141: 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 142: Safety Belt Reminder Light

    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 143: Air Bag 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 144: Charging System Warning Light

    Charging System Warning Light The charging system warning light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to show you it is working. After the engine starts, the light should go out. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with your charging system.
  • Page 145: Brake System Warning Light

    You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
  • Page 146 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti lock brakes.
  • Page 147: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On Board Diagnostics Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
  • Page 148 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing A misfire condition has been...
  • Page 149 If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel”...
  • Page 150: 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 151: 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. Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic...
  • Page 152: Indicator Lights

    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 153: Fuel Gage

    Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate E (Empty) before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
  • Page 154 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 155: 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, move the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. To turn the fan off, move the knob to OFF.
  • Page 156: 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 157: Air Conditioning

    REAR CONTROLS To use the rear control, first turn the front control knob to REAR CNTL. Then, the rear control can be used to increase and decrease the airflow. Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot air inside escape.
  • Page 158: Heating

    Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. On cold days, use the HEATER or VENT/HEAT setting with the temperature knob in the red area. If you use the engine coolant heater before starting your engine in cold weather, 20 _ F ( 8 _ C) or lower, your heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat...
  • Page 159: 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 160: Audio Systems

    The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes. If you need additional warming time, press the button again. You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button. The rear window defogger button will activate the rear window defogger and the heated outside rearview mirrors.
  • Page 161: 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 162 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 163 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 164 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 165: Cd Adapter Kits

    CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player 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 166 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. The following function is controlled by the knob on the main radio: The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons: PWR: Press this button to turn RSA on or off.
  • Page 167: 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 168 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 169: 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 170 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 171: 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 172 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down. 5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.
  • Page 173: Understanding Radio Reception

    5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code. 7. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show , indicating that the radio is no longer secured.
  • Page 174: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    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 add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them.
  • Page 175: 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.
  • Page 176 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 177: 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 178: 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 179 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 180 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 181: 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 182: 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 183 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 184: Steering

    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 185: Steering In Emergencies

    Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down.
  • Page 186: Off - Road Recovery

    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 187: Passing

    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 188: 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 189: Off - Road Driving With Your

    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 190: 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 191: 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 192: 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 193: Approaching A Hill

    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 194: Driving Uphill

    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. Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion.
  • Page 195 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 196: 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 197 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 198: 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 199: 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 200: Driving In Water

    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 201 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 202: 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 alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive.
  • Page 203: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    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 204 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 205: 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 206: Driving Through Flowing Water

    Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
  • Page 207: Freeway Driving

    Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip.
  • Page 208: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    If it needs service, have it done before starting out. 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. such as after a...
  • Page 209: Highway Hypnosis

    Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble...
  • Page 210: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 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.
  • Page 211: Winter Driving

    CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash.
  • Page 212: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    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. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
  • Page 213 Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
  • Page 214 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
  • Page 215: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
  • Page 216 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL.
  • Page 217: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. 4-42 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).
  • Page 218 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash.
  • Page 219: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
  • Page 220: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

    If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
  • Page 221: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.
  • Page 222: Trailer Brakes

    If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than the capacity stamped on your step bumper, be sure to use a properly mounted, weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you’re driving.
  • Page 223: 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 224: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer

    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 225: 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 226: 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 227 Trailer Wiring Harness Additional Heavy Duty Wiring Light Duty Wiring Harness 4-52...
  • Page 228 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 229 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...
  • Page 230: 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 located on the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash...
  • Page 231: 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 232 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. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
  • Page 233 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ( ) will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part.
  • Page 234 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 ( the good battery’s negative ( Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step.
  • Page 235 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10.
  • Page 236: 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 237: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index. 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.
  • Page 238: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    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. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving.
  • Page 239: 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. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark.
  • Page 240 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 241: Recovery Tank

    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”...
  • Page 242 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the COLD mark, start your vehicle.
  • Page 243: 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 244 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. 5.
  • Page 245 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 246: 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 247: 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 248 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 249 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 lower the spare tire: 1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN marking.
  • Page 250 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), the jack handle extension (B), the jack handle (C), the wheel wrench (D) and the ratchet (E). The jack handle extension is used if the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle. 5-22 Attach the jack handle (and jack handle extension, if needed) to the jack.
  • Page 251 UP Marking DOWN Marking One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN marking. With the UP marking on the ratchet facing you, rotate the ratchet clockwise. That will lift the jack head a little. 5-23...
  • Page 252: Spare Tire

    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. 5-24 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
  • Page 253 3. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, position the jack on the axle near the flat tire between the spring and the shock absorber.
  • Page 254 Front Position 4. With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet and wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 5-26 Rear Position 5.
  • Page 255 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. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 256 Front Position Rear Position 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet and wheel 9. Tighten each wheel nut by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. wrench clockwise. 10. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise.
  • Page 257 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 258 Jacking Tool Storage A. Wheel Wrench B. Jack Handle C. Ratchet D. Jacking Tool Storage Box E. Jack Handle Extension 5-30 Jack Storage A. Retainer B. Nut C. Jack D. Jack Storage Box E. Bracket...
  • Page 259 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 260: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet until the tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire.
  • Page 261: Using The Recovery Hooks

    NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...
  • Page 262 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 263 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 264: 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 265 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 266 (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 267: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
  • Page 268: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank 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. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
  • Page 269 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 270: Checking Things Under The Hood

    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 271: Hood Release

    Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. This can be found on the driver’s side near the parking brake release. 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.
  • Page 272 “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 273: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Checking 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 274: 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 275 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 276: Engine Oil Additives

    Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. 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 277: 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 278 To remove the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Unhook the retainer clips and remove the cover. 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.
  • Page 279: 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 280: 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.
  • Page 281 Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 more.
  • Page 282: How To Add Fluid

    3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check. 4.
  • Page 283: Rear Axle

    Rear 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 If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant.
  • Page 284: Front Axle

    How to Check Lubricant 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. Use care not to overtighten plug. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
  • Page 285: Engine Coolant

    When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole. When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), 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 286 What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and half DEX COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
  • Page 287: 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 288: Radiator Pressure Cap

    Radiator Pressure Cap 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. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
  • Page 289: Windshield Washer Fluid

    How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
  • Page 290: Brake Fluid

    NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
  • Page 291 So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
  • Page 292: Brake Wear

    What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
  • Page 293: Brake Adjustment

    CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied.
  • Page 294: Vehicle Storage

    Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts.
  • Page 295: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement The following procedure tells you how to replace your headlamp bulbs. For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs”in the Index. For any bulbs not listed in this section, contact your service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
  • Page 296 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. 7. Unplug the electrical connector. 8. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight. 9. Plug in the electrical connector. 10. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle. Install and tighten the two bolts.
  • Page 297: Fog Lamps

    A. Turn Signal Bulbs B. Sidemarker Bulb 3. To remove a bulb, turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly. 4. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise until it is tight. 5. Install the parking/turn signal lamp assembly by sliding it from the side of the vehicle toward the center until the tabs fully engage the grille.
  • Page 298: Rear Lamps

    2. Remove the connector from the bulb socket by lifting the tabs on the sides of the connector. 3. Insert the new bulb socket into the connector until the tabs lock into the connector. 4. Insert the fog lamp bulb socket into the fog lamp housing and turn it clockwise one 6-36 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
  • Page 299: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    4. Remove the screws from the bulb retainer and take the bulb retainer off of the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket. 6. Put in a new bulb and push it straight in until it is tight.
  • Page 300 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. 6-38 CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
  • Page 301 Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Certification/Tire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
  • Page 302: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them.
  • Page 303 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 304: Buying New Tires

    The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certification/Tire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
  • Page 305: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
  • Page 306: Wheel Replacement

    Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
  • Page 307 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
  • Page 308: Tire Chains

    Tire Chains NOTICE: Don’t use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there’s not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions.
  • Page 309: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle

    Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
  • Page 310: Cleaning Vinyl

    Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner.
  • Page 311: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
  • Page 312: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
  • Page 313: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

    NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
  • Page 314: Sheet Metal Damage

    Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted...
  • Page 315: Underbody Maintenance

    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 316 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 317: Engine Identification

    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 318: 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 319: 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 320 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL, Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps Transfer Case Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Dome/Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors 6-58 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant Module, Illuminated Entry Module Rear Comfort Controls Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet...
  • Page 321 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker 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, Anti Brake Control Solenoid Radio (Ignition) 4WAL/VCM, ABS, Cruise Control Radio (Battery) Fuse/Circuit Breaker...
  • Page 322 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 323 Name Circuits Protected GLOW PLUG Not Used HORN Horn, Underhood Lamp AUX FAN Auxiliary Fan Injectors, PCM/VCM HTD ST Heated Front Seats Air Conditioning HTD MIR Heated Outside Mirrors Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister Purge, EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid, Heated O HTD ST Heated Rear Seats AUX B...
  • Page 324: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement Bulbs LAMP OR BULB HEADLAMPS Low Beam High Beam LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back up Lamp Fog Lamp 6-62 TRADE NO. POWER RATING AT 12.8V, WATTS 9006 HB4 9005 HB3...
  • Page 325: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information. Engine Identification Engine “VORTEC” 5700 Type RPO Code VIN Code Fuel System *Sequential Fuel Injection Wheels and Tires MODEL DESCRIPTION K 1500 Tire Pressure See the Certification/Tire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 326: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    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. Engine “VORTEC” 5700 V8...
  • Page 327 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

    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 For The Hearing Or

    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.
  • 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. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.
  • Page 337: Ordering Service And Owner Publications In Canada

    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 2000 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 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.

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