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Cadillac 2006 CTS-V Owner's Manual

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2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-8

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-10

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-29

Airbag System

......................................... 1-50

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-8

Windows

................................................. 2-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-39

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OnStar

System

...................................... 2-43

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-49

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-51

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-23

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Message Center

....................................... 3-47

............................ 1-65

............................ 2-18

........... 2-22

................ 2-45

............................. 2-52

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-30

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-83

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-37

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-49

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-50

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-58

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-94

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

.................................... 5-103

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index .................................................................1

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.................. 3-53

............... 5-10

.................................... 5-53

......... 5-56

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The provided context does not contain specific instructions for programming a key fob for a 2006 Cadillac CTS-V. However, it does mention a procedure for programming additional keys for the theft-deterrent system. To program additional keys, you need two current driver’s keys and must follow a specific procedure. If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service the theft-deterrent system.

For key fob programming, refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual or contact a GM dealer.

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Page 1 2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-8 Safety Belts ... 1-10 Child Restraints ... 1-29 Airbag System ... 1-50 Restraint System Check ... 1-65 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS 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 after that time without notice.
Page 3: Safety Warnings And Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-7 Rear Seats ...1-8 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 Driver Position ...1-15...
Page 8: Manual Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 9: Power Lumbar
Power Seats If your vehicle has power seats, the controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. • Move the front of the horizontal control up or down to raise or lower the front part of the cushion. •...
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Heated Seats If your vehicle is equipped with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. There is one button for the driver and one for the front passenger. Each button has three settings, LO, HI and off.
Page 11 CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, pull up on the lever without applying pressure to the seatback.
Page 12 Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints The front seat head restraints can be adjusted up and down. Pull up on the head restraint to raise it. Press the button located at the bottom of the head restraint and push the head restraint down to lower it. Both the front and rear head restraints tilt forward and rearward, also.
Page 14: Split Folding Rear Seat
Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Your vehicle may have a split folding rear seat. A split folding rear seat allows you to carry long cargo by folding down part or all of the rear seat. Before you can fold the rear seatback, you need to unlatch the center seatbelt buckle.
Page 15 CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 16: Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly.
Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive.
Page 18 Put someone on it. 1-12 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 19 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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 is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 21: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 22 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-28. 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 23 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not 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.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 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 26 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-20 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not 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 27: 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 28: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-15. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt.
Page 29: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 30 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 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.
Page 31: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
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. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown...
Page 32 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 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. 1-26 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.
Page 33 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 34: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the buckle end of the safety belts. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash.
Page 35: Older Children
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 36 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not 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. 1-30 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt...
Page 37 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 38: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 39: Child Restraints
CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 40 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders.
Page 41: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 42 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. 1-36 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 43 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 44: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 45: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint...
Page 46: Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). 1-40 Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle.
Page 47 Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 49 CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts. If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether under the head...
Page 51 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-45...
Page 52 4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-38. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
Page 54 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-39. There is no top tether anchor in the right front passenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be...
Page 55 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. 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt 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 56: Airbag System
If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible.
Page 57 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 58 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 59: Where Are The Airbags
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34 for more information.
Page 60 The front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-54 The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 61 The right front passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the passenger directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-55...
Page 62 The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the front passenger and the passenger directly behind the front passenger is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-56 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 63: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non-deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inﬂate and help...
Page 64: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
The side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” The threshold level can vary with speciﬁc vehicle design. Side impact airbags are not intended to inﬂate in frontal or near-frontal impacts, rollovers or rear impacts.
Page 65: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inﬂated. Roof-mounted side impact airbags are designed to deﬂate more slowly and may still be partially inﬂated minutes after the vehicle comes to rest.
Page 66: Passenger Sensing System
In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 67 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver’s airbag and the side airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not.
Page 68 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint •...
Page 69 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Page 70: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.
Page 71: Restraint System Check
Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the center console), or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the airbag system.
Page 72: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 73: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-8 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-11 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-14...
Page 74 Section 2 Mirrors ...2-39 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® with OnStar ...2-39 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® with OnStar and Compass ...2-39 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-42 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-42 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-43 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-43 ®...
Page 75: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 76: Remote Keyless Entry System
Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Service See Roadside Service on page 7-6. If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar an active subscription and you lock your keys inside ®...
Page 77: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 78: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
If your vehicle is programmed for remote conﬁrmation, the doors must be closed for this feature to work. If a door is open, remote conﬁrmation will be canceled. (Unlock): Press this symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This also disarms the theft-deterrent system.
Page 79: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 80: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 81: Central Door Unlocking System
Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. When unlocking the driver’s door, you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in the lock cylinder.
Page 82: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the vehicle is programmed so that the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). The doors will automatically unlock when you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever back into PARK (P).
Page 83: Lockout Protection
When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2.
Page 84: Trunk Lock Release
Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...
Page 85: Rear-Seat Pass Through
If your vehicle is equipped with the rear seat pass-through door, do the following: 1. Fold the rear armrest down and open the pass-through door. See “Rear-Seat Pass Through” following for more information. 2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle.
Page 86: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
Page 87: Power Windows
Power Windows The power window switches are located on the armrest near each window. Press the up or down arrows on the switches to raise or lower the windows. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition has been turned off for up to 10 minutes.
Page 88: Programming The Power Windows
Express-Down Window This feature is on all the power windows. Press the down arrow on the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the down arrow on the switch again. Express-Up Window This feature is on both front power windows.
Page 89: Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override CAUTION: If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.
Page 90: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Swing down the primary visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare from that direction. The driver’s sunshade may also have buttons for a built-in garage door opener.
Page 91: Testing The Alarm
The theft-deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power lock on the door. To avoid activating the alarm by accident do the following: •...
Page 92: Immobilizer
Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 93 The theft-deterrent system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the theft-deterrent system at this time. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Service See Roadside Service on page 7-6. ® 2-21...
Page 94: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km): • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow.
Page 95: Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)
A (OFF): This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off.
Page 96: Steering Column Ignition Lock Release
Steering Column Ignition Lock Release (Automatic Transmission) If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage, you can still release the ignition lock and remove the key. Use the following procedure to release the steering column: 1.
Page 97: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving.
Page 98: 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. For the 2.8L V6 and the 3.6L V6 engines, the cord is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in front of the fuse block.
Page 99 PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 100 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You can also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 101: Driver Shift Control (Dsc)
Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: If you drive your vehicle at high RPMs without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage your vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. Your automatic transmission has a Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature that allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission.
Page 102: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation If your vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. The following explains how to operate the manual transmission. These are the shift patterns for the six-speed manual transmissions.
Page 103 THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
Page 104: Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you...
Page 105: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located on the lower portion of the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot.
Page 106: Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) 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 107: Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 108: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26 for more information.
Page 109: 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. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 110: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever 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.
Page 111: Mirrors
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® with OnStar The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside ® rearview mirror with OnStar controls. For more ® information about OnStar , see OnStar page 2-43. (On/Off): The on/off button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is used for the automatic dimming functions of the rearview mirror.
Page 112: Compass Calibration
Mirror Operation The automatic dimming feature comes on each time the vehicle is started. To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off, press the on/off button. The indicator light will illuminate when this feature is on. Compass Operation Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off.
Page 113: Passenger Airbag Indicator
To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone number appears on the display. 3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the on/off button quickly until you reach the correct zone number.
Page 114: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors The control on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Press the left or right mirror symbol on the selector switch to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. The center position turns the control off so that the mirrors will not move if the control pad is touched.
Page 115: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror 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 116: Onstar Services
® A complete OnStar User’s Guide and the Terms and ® Conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or ® www.onstar.ca. Contact OnStar (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar ®...
Page 117: Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
® OnStar Personal Calling ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges.
Page 118: Universal Home Remote System Operation
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Page 119 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming”...
Page 120: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner.
Page 121: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2.
Page 122: Roof Rack
Your vehicle has mounting locations for the installation of a roof rack or luggage carrier, which can be obtained from your Cadillac dealer. The mounting locations are on the roof rail. Open the doors to access them. The threaded nuts are covered with a plastic cap that must be removed before use.
Page 123: Sunroof
Sunroof Your vehicle may have a power sunroof. It will operate when the ignition is turned on, or in Accessory, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-24. The sunroof controls are located on the overhead console.
Page 124: Vehicle Personalization
Anti-Pinch Feature Override A condition may exist that causes anti-pinch feature of the sunroof to activate due to weather or an obstruction. In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. To override the anti-pinch feature rotate the sunroof control to the closed position, then press the control upward and continue pressing upward until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
Page 125 Press one of the numbered memory buttons to recall the stored setting. Each time a memory button is pressed, a single beep will sound. Three chimes will sound and the setting will not be recalled if you press button 1 or 2 when the vehicle is not in PARK (P) on an automatic transmission or the parking brake is not set on a manual transmission.
Page 126 NOTES 2-54...
Page 127 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-9 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-9 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-10 Flash-to-Pass ...3-10 Windshield Wipers ...3-11 Windshield Washer ...3-12 Headlamp Washer ...3-12...
Page 128 Section 3 Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/CTS) ...3-45 Security Light ...3-45 Fog Lamp Light ...3-45 Lights On Reminder ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-46 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Fuel Gage ...3-46 Message Center ...3-47 Message Center (CTS-V) ...3-47 Transmission Fluid Hot Message ...3-50 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-50 Check Engine Oil Pressure Message ...3-51 Oil Temperature Warning Message ...3-51...
Page 129 NOTES...
Page 130: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview CTS shown, CTS-V similar...
Page 131 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9. C. Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) or Message Center Controls (CTS-V). See Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 or Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-47.
Page 132: 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. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 133: Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Page 134 3. When SETUP appears on the display, press the knob once to select it. 4. Scroll through the SETUP menu by turning the knob. 5. When CONFIGURE SWC KEYS appears on the display, press the knob once to select it. 6.
Page 135: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-9. • Headlamps. See Headlamps on page 3-16. • Headlamp High/Low Beam-Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10.
Page 136: Turn Signal On Chime
Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km), a warning chime will sound and the Turn Signal On message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-61 for more information.
Page 137: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers. (Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before releasing it.
Page 138: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. The windshield washer button is located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. (Washer Fluid): Press the button with this symbol located at the end of the windshield washer lever to wash the windshield.
Page 139: Cruise Control
Cruise Control These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. (Off): This position turns the system off. (On): This position turns the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise is already active.
Page 140: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 141: Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
Page 142: Using Cruise Control On Hills
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 143: Wiper Activated Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, the exterior lamp control must be in AUTO. When the exterior lamp control is off or in the parking lamp position and the windshield wiper control is in any position except off, the Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the DIC display.
Page 144 When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it’s dark enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it’s bright enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will go off, and the DRL will turn back on.
Page 145: Light Sensor
Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL and AUTO headlamp feature is located on top of the instrument panel. If you cover the sensor, it will read dark, and the exterior lamps or the Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the DIC whenever the ignition is on. Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.
Page 146: Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
Page 147: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting The entry lighting system turns on the reading and dome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if you press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. If activated by the transmitter, the lighting will remain active for about 25 seconds.
Page 148: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery.
Page 149: Climate Controls
Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray. The vehicle does not have a cigarette lighter for the rear seat passengers. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot.
Page 150: Manual Operation
Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the air conditioning compressor and the fan speed. AUTO will appear on the display. 1.
Page 151 To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 152 (Power/Passenger’s Temperature): Press the PWR button located on the passenger’s side of the climate control panel to allow the passenger’s climate control setting to be different than the driver’s. Press the up or down arrow on the switch to increase or decrease the temperature for the front passenger.
Page 153: Rear Window Defogger
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog from your windshield.
Page 154: Outlet Adjustment
(Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed, but if the vehicle’s speed is above 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger will stay on continuously.
Page 155: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, it needs to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
Page 156: Steering Wheel Climate Controls (Cts)
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) Your vehicle may have four controls that can be programmed for use with the climate control system. The controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel. See Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 for more information on programming these controls.
Page 157: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 158 CTS-V (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-32...
Page 159: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). If your vehicle has to have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage.
Page 160: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more.
Page 161: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your...
Page 162 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off...
Page 163: Charging System Light
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 164: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
Page 165: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the anti-lock portion of the brake system.
Page 166: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) This light tells you that your engine is very hot. This light will come on when you ﬁrst start the vehicle as a check to let you know that the light is working. It will go out after a few seconds.
Page 167: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light If equipped, this light will come on if the system detects low tire pressure. This light will also come on for a bulb check when the vehicle is started. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-69 for more information.
Page 168: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Page 169: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 170: Oil Pressure Light
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down.
Page 171: Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/Cts)
Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/CTS) This light will come on while the sport mode is in use. When you turn off the sport mode, the light will go out. If it stays on, your vehicle may need service. See your dealer. See “Sport Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26 for more information.
Page 172: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-13 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on.
Page 173: Message Center
Message Center Message Center (CTS-V) Your vehicle may have a message center that can display information relating to powertrain ﬂuids, tire pressures, vehicle dynamics, speedometer and odometer information, and transmission status. It also displays warning messages. There are two different areas where message center information will be displayed.
Page 174: Coolant Temperature
Coolant Temperature When the coolant temperature is displayed you will see the coolant temperature symbol. The temperature will be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius and there will be a graph at the bottom of the display. If the graph shows the temperature in the shaded area all the way on the right, then the coolant temperature is hot.
Page 175: Transmission Temperature
Transmission Temperature When the transmission temperature is displayed you will see the transmission temperature symbol. The temperature will be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius and there will be a graph at the bottom of the display. If the graph shows the temperature in the shaded area all the way on the right, then the transmission temperature is hot.
Page 176: Transmission Fluid Hot Message
Transmission Fluid Hot Message When you see this ﬂashing symbol, the transmission ﬂuid temperature is high (290°F (143°C)). To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering wheel. After you press this button, the warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returns to the normal operating range.
Page 177: Check Engine Oil Pressure Message
Check Engine Oil Pressure Message Your vehicle may have this feature. When you see this ﬂashing symbol, the engine oil pressure is low. To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering wheel. After you press this button, the warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the pressure returns to the normal operating range.
Page 178: Tire Pressure Warning Message
Tire Pressure Warning Message When you see this ﬂashing symbol, one or more of the vehicle’s tires is either under or over-inﬂated. To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering wheel. There are three levels of warning for this display: 1.
Page 179: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. All messages will appear on the audio system display. If your vehicle has the Base audio system, use the information contained in this manual for instructions on operating the DIC for your vehicle.
Page 180: Vehicle Information Menu Item Descriptions
Status of Vehicle Systems You can view the status of several vehicle systems using the DIC. Vehicle Information Menu To access this menu, press the up or down arrow on the INFO switch located to the right of the display. The following items are available when the ignition is in ON.
Page 181 MI TRIP A and B (KM TRIP A and B): For information on the trip odometers, see Trip Odometers on page 3-33. MILES RANGE (KM RANGE): If you select this item, the approximate number of remaining miles or kilometers you can drive without refueling is displayed. This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and will change if the driving conditions change.
Page 182 To turn off the timer, press the CLR button again. When the timer is off, the display will show the timer value and TIMER OFF. The timing feature will stop. To reset the timer, turn off the timer and then press and hold the CLR button.
Page 183: Dic Main Menu
LF TIRE: If you select this item, the driver’s side front tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is low, LOW will be displayed with this item. The pressure can be displayed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or kilopascals (KPA).
Page 184: Dic Main Menu Item Descriptions
• (English/Metric Units) • • (Clock) • (Clock/Information Display) • SETUP DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE: This menu item allows you to adjust the levels for the bass, midrange, treble, balance, and fade features of the audio system.
Page 185 CAT (Category): This menu item allows you to select radio stations based on preset categories. To turn the CAT feature on, press the TUNE/SEL knob once. When CAT is on, an X will be in the box next to CAT on the menu.
Page 186 TCS (Traction Control System): You can enable or disable the traction control system using this menu item. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on and off. You can also turn the traction control system off using the traction control button located in the glove box, or by programming one of the steering wheel controls (1, 2, 3, or 4) or audio system soft keys to enable/disable the TCS.
Page 187: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the screen for further use. To clear a message, press the CLR button. Be sure to take any message that appears on the screen seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not the problem.
Page 188: Battery Voltage Low
Battery Voltage Low This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery.
Page 189: Check Coolant Level
Change Engine Oil This message indicates that the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed and that your vehicle is due for service. See your GM dealer. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information.
Page 190: Check Tire Pressure
Check Tire Pressure If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system, this message indicates that one or more of the vehicle’s tires are low. See Status of Vehicle Systems on page 3-54 for information on checking your vehicle’s tire pressures.
Page 191: Engine Power Reduced
Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Page 192: Right Rear Door Ajar
Ice Possible This message appears when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Left Rear Door Ajar When this message appears on the display, it means that the driver’s side rear door was not closed completely. You should make sure that the door is closed completely.
Page 193: Service Electrical System
Service Charging System This message will display when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. Service Electrical System This message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition switch.
Page 194: Service Tire Monitor System
Service Tire Monitor System If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system, this message will appear if the TPM system is not working properly. Have your vehicle serviced at your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-69 for more information.
Page 195: Trunk Open
Starting Disabled – Remove Key This message will appear when the vehicle theft-deterrent system detects that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may need to be replaced.
Page 196: Turn Signal On
Turn Signal On If you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on, this message will appear as a reminder to turn off the turn signal. A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed. DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to...
Page 197: Personalization Features
Personalization Features The following choices are available for programming: Personalization Name This feature allows you to type in a name that will appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding remote keyless entry transmitter is used or one of the buttons on the driver’s door armrest (1 or 2) is pressed.
Page 198: Remote Recall Memory
Conﬁgure SWC (Steering Wheel Controls) Keys This feature allows you to customize the functions of the four steering wheel controls located on the left spoke of the steering wheel. See Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 for programming information.
Page 199: Key In Recall Memory
Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1.
Page 200: Auto Exit Seat
If this feature is selected, Remote Recall Memory cannot be selected. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Auto Exit Seat If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature.
Page 201: Lights Flash At Unlock
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since the vehicle left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1.
Page 202: Lights Flash At Lock
Lights Flash at Lock This feature allows the exterior lamps to ﬂash once when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work, and the lamps will not ﬂash if the parking lamps or headlamps are on.
Page 203: Exterior Lights At Unlock
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.
Page 204: Automatic Transmission Only
Driver Unlock in Park (Automatic Transmission Only) The feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Programmable Modes Mode 1: ON Mode 2: OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2.
Page 205 To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until DRIVER UNLOCK KEY OUT/OFF is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on and off.
Page 206: Delayed Locking
Doors Unlock Key Out (Automatic Transmission Only)/ Doors Unlock Key Off (Manual Transmission Only) This feature allows the doors to automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition on automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned to OFF on manual transmission vehicles.
Page 207 To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until DELAYED LOCKING is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.
Page 208: Mirror To Curb In Reverse
Mirror to Curb in Reverse If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, the passenger’s outside rearview mirror will move downward so you can view the curb when the shift lever is shifted into REVERSE (R).
Page 209: Exiting The Personalization Menu
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until ENHANCED CHIME VOLUME is highlighted. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between the normal and loud settings.
Page 210 Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system so you can use it with less effort and take full advantage of its features. Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving.
Page 211: Setting The Time
Setting the Time 1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SET CLOCK appears on the display. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select SET CLOCK. 4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to adjust the time. 5.
Page 212: Xm™ Satellite Radio Service
With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available.
Page 213: Finding A Station
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation): Available ® only with the premium Bose audio system. AVC, which ®...
Page 214: Setting Preset Stations
SCAN : Press the SCAN button to enter scan mode. SCAN will appear on the display. Press the up arrow to scan to the next station. The radio will go to a station, play for 5 seconds, then go on to the next station.
Page 215 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered ﬁrm keys for two seconds until you hear a beep. The set preset station number will appear on the display above the ﬁrm key that it is set to. Whenever that numbered ﬁrm key is pressed for less than two seconds, the station that was set will return.
Page 216: Adjusting Speakers
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform the following steps: 1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until BASS-MID-TREBLE appears on the display. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the tone settings. 4.
Page 217: Using Dsp
5. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to adjust the BALANCE to the right or the left speakers and the FADER to the front or the rear speakers. 6. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to set the adjustment. 7. Press the CLR button to exit the display. To return to the original display, repeatedly press the CLR button or wait for the display to time out.
Page 218: Rds Messages
RDS Messages ALERT: Alert warns of local and national emergencies. When, an alert announcement comes on the current radio station or a related network station, ALERT will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 219: Radio Message
The radio will play traffic announcements if the volume is low. The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To turn TA on or off, perform the following steps: 1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu. 2.
Page 220: Xm Radio Messages
Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. XM Updating Updating encryption code No XM Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel Off Air Channel not in service Channel Unavail...
Page 221 Radio Display Message No Title Info Song/Program Title not available No CAT Info Category Name not available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category No Information No Text/Informational message available XM Lock Theft lock active XM Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown...
Page 222: Using The Single Cd Player
Using the Single CD Player Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on the CD will begin playing. A CD may be loaded with the radio off but it will not start playing until the radio is on.
Page 223: Using The Six-Disc Cd Changer
F2 NEXT: Press this ﬁrm key to go to the next track. Press and hold this ﬁrm key to advance quickly within a track. Release the ﬁrm key to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. F3 RDM (Random): Press this ﬁrm key to listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
Page 224 If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear on the display above the ﬁrm keys, in place of the preset stations, if programmed. LOAD: Press the LOAD button to load CDs into the CD player.
Page 225 CD FWD (Forward): Press this ﬁrm key to go to the next track. Press and hold this ﬁrm key to advance quickly within the track. Release the ﬁrm key to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display.
Page 226 CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • If it is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • If you are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 227: Navigation/Radio System
7. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select the conﬁgurable key to change. 8. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to ﬁnd the feature that you would like to store to the key. 9. Press the TUNE/SEL knob when you have found the feature to be stored. The display will update, by showing the symbol of the feature that you selected next to the conﬁgurable key.
Page 228: Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Cts)
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) Some audio functions can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: Volume: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. (Band/Source): Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped), radio, or CD.
Page 229: Cellular Phone Usage
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations will boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night.
Page 230: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the internal lens of the CD optics with lubricants. Diversity Antenna System The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window.
Page 231: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) ...4-10 Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V) ...4-12 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-12 ®...
Page 232: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle 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: They Are for Everyone on page 1-10. CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.”...
Page 233: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is 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: •...
Page 234 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.
Page 235 Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision.
Page 236: 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 are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 237: Anti-Lock Brake System (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 238 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is 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 wheel.
Page 239: Using Anti-Lock
Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at the same time.
Page 240: Traction Control System (Tcs) (Cts-V)
You can turn the system off by pressing the TC (traction control) button located in the glove box. If you press the TC button once, the traction control system will turn off and the traction control system warning light will come on. Press the TC button again to turn the system back on.
Page 241 The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to. You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required.
Page 242: Competitive Driving Mode (Cts-V)
Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V) The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the Traction Control button on the steering wheel twice within ﬁve seconds. COMPETITIVE DRIVING will be displayed in the DIC. Competitive driving mode allows the driver to have control of the power applied to the rear wheels, while the ®...
Page 243: Panic Brake Assist
When the system activates, a Stability System Engaged message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-61. You may also hear a noise or feel vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer the vehicle in the direction you want it to go.
Page 244: Steering Tips
Speed Variable Assist Steering If your vehicle has this system, it varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle. The amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park.
Page 245: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 246: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 247: Loss Of Control
• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 248: Competitive Driving
Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 249: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 250: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 251: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 252: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-22 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 253: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 254: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
Page 255: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 256 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
Page 257: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Also see Tires on page 5-58. 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 a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 258: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful.
Page 259: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7.
Page 260 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-30 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 261: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
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 262: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-9 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10.
Page 263: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Tire and Loading Information Label Example Label A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.
Page 264 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Page 265 Example 2 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Cargo Weight Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 266: Certification Label
Certiﬁcation Label United States version shown, Canada similar The Certiﬁcation label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s side rear passenger door, tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Page 267: Towing
If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or...
Page 268: Dinghy Towing
Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 269: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or in NEUTRAL for a manual transmission.
Page 270 NOTES 4-40...
Page 271: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10...
Page 272 Section 5 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-72 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-73 Buying New Tires ...5-74 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-75 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-76 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-77 Wheel Replacement ...5-77 Tire Chains ...5-79 Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V) ...5-79 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-82 Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only) ...5-84...
Page 273: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 274: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work 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 275: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 276: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
If your vehicle has a V8 engine, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You may also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s acceleration may be slightly reduced, and you may notice a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock.
Page 277: Fuels In Foreign Countries
To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Also, your GM dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit-related problems.
Page 278: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 279 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 280: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 281: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. CTS shown, CTS-V similar 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and ﬁnd the secondary hood release lever.
Page 282: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine (2.8L V6 engine similar), you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 283 A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-104. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-39. C. Battery. See Battery on page 5-43. D. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-29.
Page 284 When you open the hood on the 6.0L V8 CTS-V, you will see the following: 5-14...
Page 285 A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-104. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-39. C. Battery. See Battery on page 5-43. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-16.
Page 286: Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil There is an oil pressure light in the instrument cluster and an Oil Pressure Low - Stop Engine message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the light and/or message appear on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away.
Page 287: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-114.
Page 288: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use For V6 Engine Vehicles Only 5-18 Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. •...
Page 289 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). You should look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container.
Page 290 For V8 Engine Vehicles Only 5-20 Look for two things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identiﬁed as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M.
Page 291: Engine Oil Additives
Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). You should look for this on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM4718M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container.
Page 292: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably.
Page 293: Navigation System
If the change engine oil message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. Navigation System If you have the navigation system, see “Vehicle Customization” in the Navigation System Owner Supplement for how to reset the oil life indicator.
Page 294: When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change.
Page 295: Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to your Cadillac dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 296: Manual Transmission Fluid
How to Check Manual Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Cadillac dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
Page 297: Hydraulic Clutch
How to Add Manual Transmission Fluid Here is how to add ﬂuid. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 to determine which type of ﬂuid to use. 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. 2. Add ﬂuid at the ﬁller plug hole. Add only enough ﬂuid to bring the ﬂuid level up to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 298: What To Use
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add only ®...
Page 299: Checking Coolant
If you have to add coolant more than once or twice a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in your vehicle’s cooling system, you could damage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system.
Page 300: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. 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.
Page 301: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 302: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle.
Page 303: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 3.6L V6 Engine shown, 2.8L V6 and 6.0L V8 Engines similar A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not...
Page 304 If the engine is warm or hot, the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank. If the engine is cold, the coolant level should be near the FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank.
Page 305: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the...
Page 306 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. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1.
Page 307 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to slightly above the FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 308: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the power steering ﬂuid reservoir. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 309: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 310: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 311: What To Add
What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 312: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly.
Page 313: Replacing Brake System Parts
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. When you replace parts of your braking system —...
Page 314: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 315 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
Page 316 Your vehicle has a remote negative ( ) ground location, as shown in the illustration. It is located between the battery and the underhood fuse block. You should always use this remote ground location, instead of the terminal on the battery. 5-46 Notice: If you connect a negative cable to the ECM, ECM mounting bracket, or any cables that attach...
Page 317 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
Page 318 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 319: Rear Axle
Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 320: How To Check Lubricant
How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the rear axle, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 321 The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: • The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other ﬂat surface. • The vehicle must have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other ﬂat surface.
Page 322 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line the width of the vehicle at the wall or other ﬂat surface where it was marked it Step 4. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp.
Page 323: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-56. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage.
Page 324: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Sidemarker Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Fog Lamp To replace a fog or turn signal lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the protection shield located on the underside of the front of the vehicle by pulling out the push-pins located on the underside of the protection shield.
Page 325: Back-Up And License Plate Lamps
3. Remove the four convenience net wing nuts. 4. Pull the carpet back away from the body of the vehicle on the side with the burned out bulb. 5. Remove the two mounting screws from the lamp assembly. 6. Pull out the lamp assembly to expose the bulb sockets.
Page 326: Replacement Bulbs
3. Remove the eight mounting nuts from the underside of the trunk lid by turning the nuts counterclockwise. 4. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets. 5. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb and socket out of the lamp reﬂector.
Page 327 4. Lift the wiper blade assembly up so it is in a T-shaped position. You should be able to see a tab. 5. Squeeze the tab together and pull the wiper blade assembly down far enough to release it from the J-hooked end of the wiper arm.
Page 328: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 329: Winter Tires
Notice: If your vehicle has P245/45R18 or P225/50R18 size tires, they are classiﬁed as low-proﬁle tires. Low-proﬁle tires are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard proﬁle tires. Tire and or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects or when sliding into a curb.
Page 330: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
Page 331 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 332: Tire Size
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 333 Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold Inﬂation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving.
Page 334 Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire.
Page 335: Run-Flat Tires (Cts-V)
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) If your vehicle has run-ﬂat tires, there is no spare tire and no tire changing equipment. Your vehicle also has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) which will alert you if there is a loss of tire pressure in any of the tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-69.
Page 336: Inflation - Tire Pressure
As soon as possible, contact the nearest authorized GM or run-ﬂat servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement. To locate the nearest GM or run-ﬂat servicing facility, call Roadside Service. See Roadside Service on page 7-6 for details. CAUTION: Run-ﬂat tires are constructed differently than other tires and could explode during improper service.
Page 337: How To Check
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar, below the driver’s door latch. This label lists your vehicle’s original equipment tires and shows the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
Page 338 High Speed Operation (CTS-V) CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed.
Page 339: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. If your vehicle has this feature, sensors are mounted on the tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle once every 60 seconds while the vehicle is being driven, and once every 60 minutes if the vehicle is stationary for more than 15 minutes.
Page 340 Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-72 and Tires on page 5-58. Notice: Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors.
Page 341 10. After hearing the conﬁrming double horn chirp, for the left rear tire, exit the matching process by turning the ignition switch to OFF. 11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading information label.
Page 342: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-73 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-77 for more information.
Page 343: When It Is Time For New Tires
If your vehicle has run-ﬂat tires, the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system will need to have the sensors reset after a tire rotation is performed. A special tool is needed to reset the sensor identiﬁcation codes. See your dealer for service. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
Page 344: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating.
Page 345: Different Size Tires And Wheels
CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction...
Page 346: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A 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.
Page 347: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
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 348: Used Replacement Wheels
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...
Page 349: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Page 350 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 351: Lifting From The Front
Lifting From the Front The front lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, behind the front tires. 1. Locate the front lifting points using the diagram shown above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape to help you ﬁnd them.
Page 352: If A Tire Goes Flat
2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack is centered on the rear lifting point. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5-4 for additional information.
Page 353 Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) If your vehicle has run-ﬂat tires, there is no spare tire and no tire changing equipment. Run-ﬂat tires can operate effectively with no air pressure for a limited distance and speed. Your vehicle also has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) which will alert you if there is a loss of tire pressure in any of the tires.
Page 354: Changing A Flat Tire (Cts Only)
Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only) 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 be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 355: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools (Cts Only)
When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only) The equipment you will need is in the trunk.
Page 356 2. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wheel wrench. 3. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only) on page 5-93 for more information about the compact spare tire. 5-86 4.
Page 357: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire (Cts Only)
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (CTS Only) 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn the handle about 180 degrees, then ﬂip the handle back to the starting position. This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn.
Page 358 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 359 5. Raise the jack by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack head ﬁt into the metal ﬂange located behind the triangle on the plastic molding as shown. 6. Put the compact spare tire near you. 7.
Page 360 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. 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.
Page 361 13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 362: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools (Cts Only)
14. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Notice: Wheel covers will not ﬁt on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire.
Page 363: Compact Spare Tire (Cts Only)
Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire in the trunk: A. Compact Spare Tire F. Flat Road Tire Cover Wing Nut G. Compact Spare Tire B. Compact Spare Tire H. Foam Insert Cover I. Bolt C.
Page 364: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from your upholstery.
Page 365: Fabric/Carpet
Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. • Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to your vehicle’s interior surfaces.
Page 366: Leather
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the entire surface.
Page 367: Speaker Covers
Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. 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.
Page 368: Finish Care
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-101. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may damage it.
Page 369: Tires
Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use only GM-approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 370: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Page 371: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel. White Sidewall Tire Removes soil and black Cleaner marks from whitewalls.
Page 372: Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (Vin)
Vehicle 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.
Page 373: 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 374: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located on each side of the fuse block cover.
Page 375 Relays Usage HI BEAM RELAY MICRO High-Beam Headlamps DRL RELAY Daytime Running Lamps MICRO-OPT LO BEAM RELAY/HID Low-Beam HID Headlamps MINI-OPT HDLP WASH RELAY Headlamp Washer Motor MINI-OPT SPARE Not Used BLOWER Front Blower RELAY MINI FOG LAMP Fog Lamps RELAY MICRO MAIN RELAY Powertrain/ECM...
Page 376 Fuses Passenger’s Side Taillamp RT PARK Assembly, Front Sidemarker and Front Parking Lamp Assembly HORN Dual Horn Assembly LT HI BEAM Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp LT LOW BEAM Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Passenger’s Side Low-Beam RT LOW BEAM Headlamp Passenger’s Side High-Beam RT HI BEAM Headlamp Manual Transmission Output Speed...
Page 377 Fuses Usage WPR MOD Windshield Wiper Module Assembly Odd Ignition Coils, Fuel Injectors, INJ/COILS Odd Injection Coils COMP CLUTCH Compressor Clutch WPR SW Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch FOG LAMP Fog Lamps Center Console Accessory OUTLET Power Outlet Driver’s and Passenger’s Side POST 02 Oxygen Sensors, LRPDB (Pusher Cooling Fan Relay)
Page 378: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block To access the rear underseat fuse blocks, you will have to ﬁrst remove the rear seat cushion. Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If, when removing or reinstalling the rear seat, you do not do it carefully, you could damage the fuse center.
Page 379 Split-Folding Rear Seat CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt has not been routed through the CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work for the next passenger.
Page 380 Rear Underseat Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) The driver’s side rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. See “Removing the Rear Seat Cushion” listed previously.
Page 381 Fuses Usage TRUNK Trunk Release Motor DR RELEASE REVERSE ISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror), LAMP License Plate Lamp Assembly SPARE Not Used POSITION Taillamp Assemblies, Front Position LAMP Lamp Assemblies J Cases Usage Audio Ampliﬁer PUSHER FAN Pusher Fan (Export Only) Relays Usage BAS RELAY...
Page 382 Rear Underseat Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) The passenger’s side rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. See “Removing the Rear Seat Cushion”...
Page 383 Fuses REAR FOG Rear Fog Lamps (Export Only) LAMP SPARE Not Used TV Tuner Assembly (Export Only), TV/VICS VICS (Vehicle Information Communication System) Module J Cases REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Element SUNROOF MOD Power Sunroof Module Relays SPARE Not Used REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger RELAY MINI...
Page 384: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application Cooling System 2.8L HFV6 3.6L HFV6 6.0L V8 Engine Oil with Filter 2.8L HFV6 3.6L HFV6 6.0L V8 Fuel Tank...
Page 385: Engine Specifications
Engine 2.8L HFV6 3.6L HFV6 6.0L V8 Engine Horsepower 400 hp (298 kW) 6.0L V8 (LS2) @ 6000 rpm Engine Speciﬁcations VIN Code Transmission Automatic 6-Speed Manual Automatic 6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Manual CTS-V Engine Data Torque 400 ft lb (542 Nm) @ 4400 rpm Spark Plug Gap 0.043 inches (1.1 mm)
Page 386 NOTES 5-116...
Page 387: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13...
Page 388: Introduction
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 389: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 390: Scheduled Maintenance
If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it, and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.
Page 391 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-22. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 392: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 393 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) CTS-V Only: Change rear axle ﬂuid (severe service only). See footnotes (l) and (m). CTS-V Only: Change brake ﬂuid (severe service only).
Page 394: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear.
Page 395: Owner Checks And Services
(h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 396: At Each Fuel Fill
At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 for further details.
Page 397: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 398: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. • With an automatic transmission, the ignition should turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in OFF.
Page 399: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engine Oil Engines starburst symbol.
Page 400 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada Parking Brake 88901242) or lubricant meeting Cable Guides requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada System 89021186).
Page 401: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 2.8L V6 and 3.6L V6 6.0L V8 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plugs 2.8 L HFV6 3.6 L HFV6 6.0 L V8...
Page 402: Engine Drive Belt Routing (Cts-V)
Engine Drive Belt Routing (CTS-V) 6.0L V8 Engine 6-16 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 403 Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 404 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 405: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-6 Roadside Service ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-10 Collision Damage Repair ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 406: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 407 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Page 408: Online Owner Center
Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622).
Page 409: United States - Customer Assistance
Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-882-1112 Overseas —...
Page 410: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
This service is provided at no charge for any situation covered by the base warranty coverage and at a nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer covered by the base warranty. Roadside Service is available only in the United States and Canada.
Page 411: Reaching Roadside Service
A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll-free Roadside Service number: 1-800-882-1112.
Page 412: Scheduling Service Appointments
Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required.
Page 413: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts.
Page 414: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the...
Page 415: Repair Facility
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar ® the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection.
Page 416: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts.
Page 417: Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process
• Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle.
Page 418: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors.
Page 419: Service Manuals
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 33169 Detroit, MI 48232-5169 In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000. Or, write: Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
Page 420: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
Page 421 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-21 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-64 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-103 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-23 Air Conditioning ... 3-23 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ... 3-35 Readiness Light ...
Page 422 Audio System(s) (cont.) Radio with CD ... 3-85 Setting the Time ... 3-85 Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-101 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-102 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-104 Automatic Transmission Fluid ... 5-25 Operation ... 2-26 Battery ... 5-43 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...
Page 423 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-35 Infants and Young Children ... 1-32 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ... 1-39 Older Children ... 1-29 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ... 1-44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ...
Page 424 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Customer Assistance Offices ... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...
Page 425 Electrical System (cont.) Rear Underseat Fuse Block ... 5-108 Underhood Fuse Block ... 5-104 Windshield Wiper Fuses ... 5-103 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-23 Battery ... 5-43 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ... 3-41 Check Oil Pressure Message ... 3-51 Coolant ...
Page 426 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-103 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ... 5-108 Underhood Fuse Block ... 5-104 Windshield Wiper ... 5-103 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-40 Fuel ... 3-46 Speedometer ... 3-33 Tachometer ... 3-33 Garage Door Opener ... 2-45 Gasoline Octane ...
Page 427 Instrument Panel Overview ... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ... 3-20 Cluster ... 3-31 Jump Starting ... 5-44 Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Keys ... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-60 Lamps Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ... 3-20 Fog ... 3-19 Reading ...
Page 428 Locks Central Door Unlocking System ... 2-9 Delayed Locking ... 2-9 Door ... 2-8 Lockout Protection ... 2-11 Power Door ... 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ... 2-10 Loss of Control ... 4-17 Lumbar Power Controls ...
Page 429 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ... 2-42 Outside Heated Mirrors ... 2-43 Outside Power Mirrors ... 2-42 MyGMLink.com ... 7-4 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ... 3-101 New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-22 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-15 Odometer ...
Page 430 Power (cont.) Lumbar Controls ... 1-3 Retained Accessory (RAP) ... 2-24 Seat ... 1-3 Steering Fluid ... 5-38 Windows ... 2-15 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ... 1-28 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-14 Radios ...
Page 431 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-32 Roof Rack Provisions ... 2-50 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ... 6-16 Run-Flat Tires ... 5-65 Running the Engine While Parked ... 2-38 Safety Belt Pretensioners ... 1-28 Reminder Light ... 3-34 Safety Belts Care of ...
Page 432 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ... 5-114 Speedometer ... 3-33 Split Folding Rear Seat ... 1-8 Sport Mode Light ... 3-45 ® StabiliTrak System ... 4-12 Starting Your Engine ... 2-25 Status of Vehicle Systems, DIC ... 3-54 Steering ... 4-13 Steering Wheel Comfort Controls ... 3-30 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...
Page 433 Tires (cont.) Different Size ... 5-75 If a Tire Goes Flat ... 5-82 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ... 5-66 Inspection and Rotation ... 5-72 Installing the Spare Tire ... 5-87 Lifting Your Vehicle ... 5-79 Pressure Monitor System ... 5-69 Removing the Flat Tire ...
Page 434 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ... 7-10 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 5-102 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ... 5-102 Vehicle Personalization ... 2-52 DIC ... 3-70 Memory Seat and Mirrors ... 2-52 Ventilation Adjustment ... 3-28 Visors ... 2-18 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...

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