Cadillac 2011 DTS Owner's Manual
Cadillac 2011 DTS Owner's Manual

Cadillac 2011 DTS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 105: Table Of Contents

    ..........3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
  • Page 106 ..... . . 3-38 Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) ........3-38 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) .
  • Page 107 Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
  • Page 108: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System

    See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
  • Page 109 Press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred. The horn may chirp when is pressed again within five seconds. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 77 for additional information.
  • Page 110: Operation

    Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed.
  • Page 111: Remote Vehicle Start

    The remote vehicle starting feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts up the vehicle's automatic climate control system. When the remote start system is active, the climate control system will heat and cool the inside of the vehicle according to the previous settings of the system before turning the vehicle off.
  • Page 112 If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off.
  • Page 113: Door Locks

    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. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
  • Page 114: Power Door Locks

    The vehicle has a central door unlocking mode. When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can be unlocked at the same time by turning the key clockwise in the door lock cylinder twice. With power door locks, the switches on the front doors can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle.
  • Page 115: Lockout Protection

    To assist in finding the lock, the vehicle has the following: To use the lock: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1.
  • Page 116: Trunk

    Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
  • Page 117 There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. The vehicle has a small door in the rear seat. This door allows access to the trunk from inside the vehicle.
  • Page 118 Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
  • Page 119: Power Windows

    Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
  • Page 120 Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch.
  • Page 121 If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program each front window, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 122: Valet Lockout Switch

    If your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helps to reduce the amount of heat and light entering the rear window. The switch is located on the overhead console. The rear power sunshade is located in the rear shelf. It only works while the ignition is on or while the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
  • Page 123: Content Theft-Deterrent

    Press this side of the button to turn the lockout feature on. When the lockout feature is turned on, the trunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless entry transmitter or the trunk release button located near the headlamp switch on the instrument panel. If the valet lockout feature is on it will also disable the Universal Home Remote transmitter, if equipped.
  • Page 124 If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver's door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the unlock button on the RKE transmitter system, or by starting the car with a valid key. Changes or modifications made to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use the theft system.
  • Page 125 The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. ® When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes.
  • Page 126 The ignition switch has four different positions: In order to shift out of P (Park), ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied. 3-22...
  • Page 127 vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3 24. This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed.
  • Page 128: Starting The Engine

    These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off: Audio System Audio Steering Wheel Controls Power Windows Sunroof (if equipped) Power to these accessories will work up to 10 minutes or until the driver's door is opened. For an additional 10 minutes of power, close all the doors and turn the key to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.
  • Page 129: Engine Coolant Heater

    2. If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds.
  • Page 130 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver side of the engine, behind the transmission dipstick/fluid fill location and next to the engine. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock.
  • Page 131 It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 132 In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
  • Page 133: Parking Brake

    This position is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive) without using the brakes. You might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep hill.
  • Page 134 A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The brake light will come on and stay on until the parking brake is released. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 50 for more information.
  • Page 135 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). If the vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever, use this procedure to shift the vehicle into P (Park): 1.
  • Page 136: Shifting Into Park

    Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park).
  • Page 137: Engine Exhaust

    Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.
  • Page 138 It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
  • Page 139: Compass

    The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with a compass display. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Press and hold for about three seconds to turn the dimming feature and compass display on...
  • Page 140 The compass is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find the current location and variance zone number on the following zone map.
  • Page 141: Park Tilt Mirrors

    1. Press (C) to unfold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors toward the vehicle. Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded position.
  • Page 142 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 the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
  • Page 143 The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist (UFRPA) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close or far from the vehicle children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. If you do not use proper care before moving forward and while backing;...
  • Page 144 UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The system does not work at a forward or reverse speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To be detected, objects must be at least 25.4 cm (10 in.) off the ground and below hood or trunk level.
  • Page 145 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). The rear display will then briefly illuminate to let you know the system is working. The following describes what will occur with the rear display as you get closer to an object detected in the rear of your vehicle: amber light...
  • Page 146: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)

    The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not replace driver vision. SBZA does not detect: Vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly approaching.
  • Page 147 The SBZA detection zones do not change if the vehicle is towing a trailer. So be extra careful when changing lanes while towing a trailer. When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system is operating.
  • Page 148 The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of the vehicle. When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off, the driver will not be able to turn SBZA back on using the DIC.
  • Page 149: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)

    The vehicle may have a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system. Read this entire section before using the system. The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system does not steer the vehicle and is only an aid to help you stay in your driving lane. The LDW system may not: Provide you with enough time to avoid a lane change collision.
  • Page 150 LDW uses a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings. To turn LDW on and off, press the LDW control, located by the exterior headlamp control. An indicator on the control will light to indicate that LDW is on.
  • Page 151 LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, or other road imperfections. This is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need service. message may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW is not working properly.
  • Page 152 Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter.
  • Page 153 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the Learn or Smart button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button.
  • Page 154 Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor.
  • Page 155 The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up, +, or On.
  • Page 156 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: When a switch is in the up position, write Left. When a switch is in the down position, write Right. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write Middle.
  • Page 157 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
  • Page 158: Glove Box

    Lift up the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. There are cupholders located in the full floor console, or in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest. Slide the cover back to access the full floor console cupholder.
  • Page 159 increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle.
  • Page 160: Rear Seat Armrest

    This vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders. Pull the tab on the armrest forward, to access it. Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. The vehicle may have a power sunroof.
  • Page 161 To close the sunroof, operate the controls according to one of the following: From the open position, press and hold the driver side sunroof switch forward. The sunshade must be closed manually. From the vent position, press and hold the passenger side sunroof switch rearward.
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  • Page 163 ......4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ..... . . 4-3 Horn .
  • Page 164 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . 4-51 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ......... 4-51 ®...
  • Page 165 Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
  • Page 166 If the vehicle has this feature, the power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. Press the control forward or rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the front or rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 167 The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Flash-To-Pass Feature. Information for these features is on the pages following. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.
  • Page 168 If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 104.
  • Page 169 The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system provides an audible and visual alert if you approach a vehicle too quickly that is directly ahead. FCA also provides a visual alert with no audible alert if you are following another vehicle much too closely. The FCA alert symbol is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver.
  • Page 170 FCA is enabled when the green light on the button is lit. FCA is disabled when the indicator light is amber. On winding roads, FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on FCA on winding roads.
  • Page 171 The alert symbol will flash when: Your vehicle is approaching another vehicle too quickly. Your vehicle is following a vehicle ahead of you much too closely. See Defensive Driving on page 5 2 for more information. The vehicle ahead symbol, located next to the FCA symbol, only appears when a vehicle ahead of you is detected in your path.
  • Page 172 There are three messages that may appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). They are CLEAN RADAR, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and SERVICE RADAR CRUISE. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65. The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens.
  • Page 173 Slow wipes. Fast wipes. Turns the wipers off. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools.
  • Page 174 With cruise control, a speed of approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). A cruise control light appears in the instrument panel cluster when the cruise control is on.
  • Page 175 Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used.
  • Page 176 If the cruise control is already activated, Press the SET button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, press the SET button briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed.
  • Page 177 Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an enhancement to traditional cruise control. It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traffic conditions without having to constantly reset your cruise control.
  • Page 178 On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads. Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash when you are driving in conditions where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead of you, enter your lane, or cross your vehicle's...
  • Page 179 The ACCs are located on the steering wheel. The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. Press to turn the system on. Press to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when ACC is already active.
  • Page 180 The on symbol is located on the display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. When the on symbol is lit on the display, it indicates that ACC is active. A message on the DIC will also display when ACC is set.
  • Page 181 There are six follow distances to choose from. The follow distance selection ranges from near to far (one second to two seconds follow time). The distance maintained for a selected follow distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed the further back your vehicle will follow.
  • Page 182 The vehicle ahead symbol is located on the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The vehicle ahead symbol only appears when a vehicle is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly, ACC will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead.
  • Page 183 Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. Your vehicle may accelerate toward objects, such as a stopped vehicle that suddenly appears after the lead vehicle changes lanes. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes.
  • Page 184 Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary.
  • Page 185 ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC may, occasionally, provide a driver alert and/or braking that you consider unnecessary. It could respond to signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal operation. Your vehicle does not need service.
  • Page 186 How well ACC will work on hills and when towing a trailer depends on your vehicle's speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills. It may not detect a vehicle in your lane while driving on hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle's speed.
  • Page 187 The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: Turns off the exterior lamps except for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
  • Page 188 For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. IntelliBeam is an enhancement to the vehicle's headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on the rearview mirror, this system turns the vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions.
  • Page 189 The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except AUTO. When this occurs, IntelliBeam is disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position. The IntelliBeam system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror. IntelliBeam might not turn off the high-beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle's lamps because of any of the following: The other vehicle's lamp(s) are missing, damaged,...
  • Page 190 The light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle in front of the inside rearview mirror. Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface of the sensor window.
  • Page 191 When automatic lighting is on and it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the DRL takes over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if there is light outside.
  • Page 192 If the exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF and a door has been opened. This protects against draining the battery if the headlamps or parking lamps are accidentally left on.
  • Page 193 This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are active, the digital displays can be adjusted by turning the instrument panel brightness knob counterclockwise to dim and clockwise to brighten lighting.
  • Page 194 The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.
  • Page 195: Center Console Storage

    This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off.
  • Page 196 When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 6 103. The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself.
  • Page 197 A. Fan Control E. Air Conditioning B. Display F. Outside Air or AUX C. Air Delivery Mode G. Recirculation Control H. PASS (Passenger D. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls I. Rear Window Defogger When this position is selected on the fan control, the system adjusts the fan speed.
  • Page 198 If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or mode control, the system automatically controls the air conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor will run automatically even at cool outside temperatures in order to dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator light is lit when the system is operating automatically, even at near freezing outside temperatures.
  • Page 199 Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. Select one of the following: Turns on the automatic delivery mode operation. Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. Air is divided between the instrument panel and the floor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.
  • Page 200 Press to turn the outside air mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show it is on. Air is pulled from outside the vehicle. Pressing cancel this mode. Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light below the button comes on to show that this mode is on.
  • Page 201 The heated outside rearview mirrors will turn on to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on. The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly.
  • Page 202 In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs: Vehicle speed is above 16 km/h (10 mph) for 5 minutes. Vehicle speed is above 51 km/h (32 mph) for 2 and a half minutes.
  • Page 203 The rear climate control system is located on the back of the center console. A. Display C. Temperature Control B. Fan Control D. Air Delivery Mode Control Press the AUX button located on the front climate control panel to turn the rear climate control system on or off.
  • Page 204 Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. decrease the temperature for the rear seat passengers. Once the rear temperature setting is changed from following the front temperature setting, it will no longer follow changes to the front temperature setting until the front climate control AUX button resets it.
  • Page 205 To access the passenger compartment air filter: 1. Use a tool to remove the cover. If the vehicle has tabs that allow the cover to be unlatched with your fingers, a tool will not be needed for this step. 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air filter compartment to carefully pry the pin out.
  • Page 206 3. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to flatten the pin holding the air filter in place. Gently remove the air filter and any loose debris that may be inside the air filter compartment.
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  • Page 208 The speedometer shows the speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See MPH (km) under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 60 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. The vehicle's odometer works together with the driver information center.
  • Page 209 When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then flashes for several more.
  • Page 210 The system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
  • Page 211 Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inflate).
  • Page 212 See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 for more information. This light could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
  • Page 213 For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off.
  • Page 214 For vehicles with the StabiliTrak light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on while driving, there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak vehicle might need service.
  • Page 215 The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine is very hot. This light also comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. If the light does not go out or comes on and stays on while driving, there may be a problem with the cooling system.
  • Page 216 For vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated.
  • Page 217 Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: A misfire condition has been detected.
  • Page 218 If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed...
  • Page 219 the critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving.
  • Page 220 The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 4 29 for more information. This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on.
  • Page 221 The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the engine is on. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center and a single chime sounds.
  • Page 222 The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. Press this button to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items following for more information on these displays.
  • Page 223 Once the range drops below an estimated 64 km (40 miles) remaining, the display will show FUEL RANGE LOW. If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. See FUEL LEVEL LOW under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 for more information.
  • Page 224 This display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. If the voltage is low, the display will show LOW. If the voltage is high, the display will show HIGH. Your vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery.
  • Page 225 This display allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off.
  • Page 226 If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to add air to a specific tire will appear in the display. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 57 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 65 for more information.
  • Page 227 4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. 5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF. This display shows no information. These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle's systems.
  • Page 228 This message displays when service is required for your vehicle. See your dealer. See Engine Oil on page 6 15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information. When you reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message by clearing it from the display, you still must reset the engine oil life system separately.
  • Page 229 This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the driver door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 4 53.
  • Page 230 This message displays when the engine has overheated. Immediately look for a safe place to pull your vehicle over and turn the engine off right away to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating on page 6 29 and Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 31.
  • Page 231 This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. A single chime sounds when this message is displayed. See Filling the Tank on page 6 8. This symbol appears with this message.
  • Page 232 This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged and you are pressing the accelerator pedal enough to disable ACC automatic braking. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 14 for more information. This message displays when the vehicle's engine oil pressure is low.
  • Page 233 This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the passenger side front door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system will not activate due to a temporary condition.
  • Page 234 This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 48 for more information. This message displays when the air delivery mode door or the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.
  • Page 235 If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the UFRPA system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 3 38 for more information.
  • Page 236 This message displays when the magnetic ride control or automatic leveling control system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key. A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle.
  • Page 237 If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when the SBZA system has been turned off. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3 42 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 60 for more information. If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot...
  • Page 238 This symbol appears with this message. This message displays if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3 19 for more information. This message displays when the fuel cap has not been fully tightened.
  • Page 239 This message displays when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is removed. This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely.
  • Page 240 The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since then. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. 1.
  • Page 241: Programmable Automatic Door Locks

    All messages will appear in Spanish. All messages will appear in Japanese. All messages will appear in Arabic. No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 242 Only the driver's door will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). No change will be made to this feature.
  • Page 243 This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 4 for more information.
  • Page 244 This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display.
  • Page 245 This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: The chime volume will be set to a normal level.
  • Page 246 If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 6 for more information. Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on the DIC display.
  • Page 247 The steering wheel tilt and steering column telescope features will recall. The driver's seat and the steering wheel tilt and steering column telescope features will recall, if your vehicle has this option. No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.
  • Page 248 The customization features will not be set to their factory default settings. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
  • Page 249 The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3 24 for more information. The vehicle has an analog clock as well as the digital radio clock.
  • Page 250 The radio clock and analog clock are not synchronized. Occasionally you might need to set the digital radio clock using the procedure below to synchronize both clocks. To turn the radio clock display on or off: 1. Turn the radio on. 2.
  • Page 251 This type of radio has a MENU button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the MENU button until 3. Press the pushbutton located under MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.
  • Page 252 To change the time and date default setting: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/ year to day/month/year, by pressing the MENU button. 2. Once displays, press the pushbutton located under until the time and date settings display along with a forward arrow.
  • Page 253 Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise while driving. That way, the volume level should sound about the same while driving.
  • Page 254 Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM . The selection displays. Turn to select radio stations. Press the arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for three seconds until a beep sounds.
  • Page 255 The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1-6 label. 3.
  • Page 256 For the Bose amplified radio, perform the following steps to setup the equalization settings: 1. Press the knob until the DSP label displays. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the DSP label to get choices of Norm, Driv, Rear, and Surround, to display.
  • Page 257 : Select this screen ® button to enable Bose Centerpoint signal processing circuitry. Centerpoint produces a full vehicle surround sound listening experience from a CD, MP3/WMA, or XM stereo digital audio source and delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel stereo recordings. (Not available for AM, FM, or auxiliary sources.) For more details visit www.bose.com/centerpoint.
  • Page 258 The CAT button also toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio when a mixed disc is present. See Compressed Audio later in this section. This message displays when the ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.
  • Page 259 If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge.
  • Page 260 Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through the CD.
  • Page 261 Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD icon and track number displays when a CD is in the player. Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device Found displays.
  • Page 262 To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. When connecting an auxiliary device, the radio automatically detects the device and Aux Input Device displays. The device begins playing audio over the vehicle speakers.
  • Page 263 The CD player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files. Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less.
  • Page 264 When the CD contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder. The next and previous folder functions do not display on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT. When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the root folder.
  • Page 265 Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp , MusicMatch , or Real Jukebox can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited using the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playlists must have a file extension of PLS, M3U, or WPL. Playlists can be changed by using the folder buttons, the or the SEEK arrows.
  • Page 266 Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within an MP3/WMA file. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release this button to resume playing the file. The elapsed time of the file displays. Press and hold to advance playback quickly within an MP3/WMA file. Sound is heard at a reduced volume.
  • Page 267 To change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label. From the sort screen, push one of the buttons below the album button. Press the pushbutton below the Back label to return to the main music navigator screen.
  • Page 268 No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.
  • Page 269 Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft).
  • Page 270 A Bluetooth cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made ®...
  • Page 271 The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with is connected after that phone name. 1. Press and hold for two seconds. 2. Say Bluetooth . 3.
  • Page 272 This command is used to delete individual name tags. This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStarTurn by Turn Destinations Directory. 1. Press and hold for two seconds. 2. Say Store . 3.
  • Page 273 The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags. 1. Press and hold for two seconds. 2. Say Directory . 3. Say Hands Free Calling . 4. Say List . Calls can be made using the following commands. The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag.
  • Page 274 1. Press and hold for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say Re dial . Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Press to answer the call.
  • Page 275 Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
  • Page 276 1. Press . The system responds Ready , followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial . 3. Say the number or name tag to send. Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information.
  • Page 277 Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with ® those systems. See Bluetooth on page 4 107 or the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.
  • Page 278 XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time.
  • Page 279 Defensive Driving ....... 5-2 Drunk Driving ........5-2 Control of a Vehicle .
  • Page 280 Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected. The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 11. Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes.
  • Page 281 For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive.
  • Page 282 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. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking.
  • Page 283 ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
  • Page 284 The vehicle may have the StabiliTrak system which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle's brakes and reducing engine power.
  • Page 285 The TCS and StabiliTrak light will flash when the system is limiting wheel spin. The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 4 51 for more information. If the vehicle is in cruise control when TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage.
  • Page 286 Adding non dealer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6 3 for more information. The vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control that automatically adjusts the ride of the vehicle. The controller receives input from the system to determine the proper ride.
  • Page 287 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 288 The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while 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 the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • Page 289 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 the vehicle's three control systems.
  • Page 290 Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: Drive defensively. Do not drink and drive. Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside rearview mirror.
  • Page 291 Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle's tires so they 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. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.
  • Page 292 Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: Keep the vehicle well ventilated. Keep interior temperature cool. Keep your eyes moving scan the road ahead and to the sides.
  • Page 293 Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Top of hills: Be alert something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident). Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
  • Page 294 Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Service on page 8 7. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 3.
  • Page 295 Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed.
  • Page 296 It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label.
  • Page 297 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 6 48 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 57 .
  • Page 298 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 299 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs Weight for (453 kg) Example 3 = Subtract Occupant...
  • Page 300 Refer to your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver's door.
  • Page 301 Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way the vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash.
  • Page 302 This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It is automatic, you do not need to adjust anything. This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as well as better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions.
  • Page 303 Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. How far will the vehicle be towed? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
  • Page 304 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. The Cadillac Professional Vehicle cannot tow a trailer. The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
  • Page 305 The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself.
  • Page 306 Do not tow a trailer when the outside temperature is above 100°F (38°C). If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system and it doesn't seem to be working properly while pulling a trailer, turn the system off. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3 42 for more information.
  • Page 307 Using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer.
  • Page 308 Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Because the vehicle has StabiliTrak the vehicle's hydraulic brake system.
  • Page 309 When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. The arrows on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change.
  • Page 310 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into P (Park). 5. Release the brake pedal. 1.
  • Page 455: Appearance Care

    Accessories and Modifications ..... . .6-3 Accessory Power ........3-24 Accessory Power Outlets .
  • Page 456: Bulb Replacement

    Audio System ........4-86 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .
  • Page 457: Child Restraints

    Care of Safety Belts ........6-97 CD, MP3 .
  • Page 458: Central Door Unlocking System

    Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ..... . 6-75 Content Theft-Deterrent ......3-19 Control of a Vehicle .
  • Page 459: Electrical System

    Driving (cont.) Hill and Mountain Roads ......5-14 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......5-12 Loss of Control .
  • Page 460: Fuel Economy

    Filter Engine Air Cleaner ....... 6-19 Finish Damage ........6-101 Flash-to-Pass .
  • Page 461: Instrument Panel

    Hazard Warning Flashers ......4-3 Head Restraints ........2-2 Headlamp Wiring .
  • Page 462: Keyless Entry

    Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System ......3-4 Keyless Entry System .......3-4 Keys .
  • Page 463: New Vehicle Break-In

    Locks Central Door Unlocking System ....3-10 Door ..........3-9 Lockout Protection .
  • Page 464: Performance Shifting

    Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 3-42 Odometer ......... . 4-46 Off-Road Recovery .
  • Page 465: Rearview Mirrors

    Power Door Locks ........3-10 Electrical System .
  • Page 466: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)

    Reclining Seatbacks, Power ......2-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....7-9 Recreational Vehicle Towing .
  • Page 467: Shifting Out Of Park

    Seats (cont.) Power Lumbar ........2-4 Power Reclining Seatbacks .
  • Page 468: Sun Visors

    Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ..6-82 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ....5-17 Sun Visors ......... 3-17 Sunroof .
  • Page 469: Vehicle Identification

    Traction Control System (TCS) ......5-6 Control System Warning Light ....4-51 Magnetic Ride Control .
  • Page 470: Xm Satellite Radio

    Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ... 4-44 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ..... 4-65 Hazard Flashers .

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