Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....3-60 Front Seats ..........1-2 Audio System(s) ........3-107 Rear Seats ..........1-7 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Safety Belts ..........1-9 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..
Page 2 Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, How to Use This Manual the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Do Not,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about “Do Not do this”...
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-38 Manual Passenger Seat ........1-2 Top Strap ............1-39 Power Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-40 Power Lumbar ..........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Heated Seats ..........1-3 Children (LATCH System) ......1-41 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats Manual Passenger Seat If your vehicle is equipped with power front seats, the controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seat cushions. • Move the front of the horizontal control up or down to Your vehicle may have a manual passenger seat.
Page 9 Power Lumbar There is one button for the driver and one for the front passenger. Each button has three settings, LO, HI and off. The active setting appears on the climate control Your vehicle may have this feature. The driver’s and panel display.
Page 10 Reclining Seatbacks Power Recliner If your vehicle has power reclining front seatbacks, Manual Recliner the controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seats. If your vehicle has manual reclining front seatbacks, the levers are located on the outboard sides of the Press the top of the vertical control forward or rearward front seats.
Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 12 Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The front seat head restraints move up and down. Press the button located at the bottom of the head restraint to raise or lower the head restraint.
Page 13: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 2. There is a tab located on the outboard sides of the seatback. Split Folding Rear Seat Pull forward on the tab to unlock the seatback. 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.
Page 14 To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it back into place. 2. Reconnect the center If the seatback is not locked, it could move safety belt latch plate to forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 15: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 16 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have it goes.
Page 17 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-11...
Page 18 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-12...
Page 19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 20 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? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 21 Driver Position 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. This part describes the driver’s restraint system. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt Lap-Shoulder Belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 22 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? 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 Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 28 Right Front Passenger Position Rear Seat Passengers To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-15. up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same who are wearing safety belts.
Page 29 Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt 1.
Page 30 3. To make the lap belt part tight, pull down on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this shoulder part.
Page 31 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 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 32 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 33 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt with the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
Page 34 Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. You will ﬁnd them on the buckle end of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe crash in which the front of the vehicle hits something.
Page 35: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 36 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. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 37 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 38 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 39 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph Children who are up against, or very close to, (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously become a 240-lb.
Page 40 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take into including support for the head and neck. This is consideration not only the child’s weight, height, necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 41 Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 42 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 43 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 44 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, passenger seat. Here is why: it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 45 Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 46 Top Strap Anchor Location If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it. CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash.
Page 47 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors for the rear seat outboard passenger positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 48 To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near the base of rear outboard seating positions.
Page 49 Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a for the LATCH System Rear Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-41.
Page 50 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. 1-44...
Page 51 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 52 Securing a Child Restraint in the Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat. Here is why: Right Front Seat Position CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 53 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 5.
Page 54: Airbag Systems
Airbag Systems Here are the most important things to know about the airbag systems: Your vehicle has six airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal CAUTION: airbag for the right front passenger, • a seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver You can be severely injured or killed in a crash and another for the right front passenger, if you are not wearing your safety belt —...
Page 55 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and right front Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate passenger are designed to deploy only in with great force, faster than the blink of an moderate to severe frontal and near frontal eye.
Page 56 The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical CAUTION: problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-42 for more information. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, Where Are the Airbags? any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 57 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the The driver’s seat-mounted side impact airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-51...
Page 58 The right front passenger’s seat-mounted side impact The side impact airbag for the driver and the person airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above to the door. the side windows.
Page 59 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 60 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbag are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if or near-frontal crashes.
Page 61 How Does an Airbag Restrain? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel were.
Page 62 What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the so quickly that some people may not even realize air. This dust could cause breathing problems the airbag inﬂated.
Page 63 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. or the right front passenger’s airbag, or the airbag Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the covering on the driver’s and right front passenger’s right front passenger airbag.
Page 64 Servicing Your Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places If I add a luggage carrier or sunroof to the roof around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual of my vehicle, will it keep the roof-mounted side have information about servicing your vehicle and the impact airbags from working properly?
Page 65: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 66 If the LATCH system was being used during a more If the frontal airbags inﬂate, you will also need to severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Page 67: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting Your Engine ........2-24 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-25 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-26 Manual Transmission Operation ......2-33 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Parking Brake ..........2-35 Door Locks ............2-8 Shifting Into Park (P) Central Door Unlocking System ......2-9...
Page 68 Section 2 Features and Controls ® OnStar System ..........2-45 Assist Handles ..........2-51 Garment Hooks ..........2-51 ® HomeLink Transmitter ........2-46 Roof Rack Provisions ........2-51 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ..2-47 Convenience Net ..........2-52 Storage Areas ..........2-50 Sunroof ............2-52 Glove Box ...........2-50 Cupholder(s) ..........2-50 Vehicle Personalization ........2-53 Center Console Storage Area ......2-51...
Page 69: 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. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 70 One key works all of If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with the lock cylinders on an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle. the vehicle, OnStar may be able to send a command to ®...
Page 71 Remote Keyless Entry At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the System Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors or •...
Page 72 Matching Transmitter(s) to (Unlock): Press this symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This Your Vehicle also disarms the theft-deterrent system. Press the Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to button again to unlock the rest of the doors. prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 73 1. Use a ﬂat thin object to pry open the transmitter. 3. Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil or similar object to remove the old battery. Do 4.
Page 74: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system, you must unlock the doors with the key or remote Door Locks keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. If the windows are down and the doors are locked, don’t reach in to manually unlock the vehicle because CAUTION:...
Page 75 Central Door Unlocking System Delayed Locking Your vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. When With this feature, you can delay the actual locking of unlocking the driver’s door, you can unlock the other the doors. doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few When the power door lock switch or the lock button on seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in the the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed when...
Page 76 Programmable Automatic Rear Door Security Locks Door Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your your vehicle from the inside. vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is The rear door security moved out of PARK (P), all the doors will lock.
Page 77 Lockout Protection When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: If you press the power door lock switch when the key is 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will transmitter, the front door power lock switch or lock and only the driver’s door will unlock.
Page 78 Trunk Trunk Lock Release The remote trunk release button is located on the CAUTION: lower portion of the driver’s door. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
Page 79 Emergency Trunk Release Handle 2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle. See “Emergency Trunk Release Handle” following. 3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open the trunk lid. If your vehicle is equipped with the split folding rear seat, do the following: 1.
Page 80: Windows
Windows CAUTION: 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 81 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.
Page 82 Programming the Power Windows Anti-Pinch Feature If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, If a hand, an arm or another object is above the middle disconnected or is not working, you will need to of the window and is in the path of the window when reprogram each front power window for the express-up the express-up feature is active, the window will stop feature to work.
Page 83 Window Lockout To restore power to the passenger windows, press the button again. The light on the button will go out. This feature allows you to disable the passenger You can program this feature to disable all window switches. passenger windows or only the rear passenger windows.
Page 84: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems If a door or a trunk is opened without a key or a remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will ﬂash for up to 30 seconds. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent The theft-deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it...
Page 85 Testing the Alarm Immobilizer 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 2.
Page 86 Immobilizer Operation When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and Your vehicle is equipped try again. with a passive If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to theft-deterrent system.
Page 87: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating To program a new key do the following: Your Vehicle 1. Verify that the new key has PK3+ stamped on it. 2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start see New Vehicle Break-In your dealer for service.
Page 88 Ignition Positions 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’s a With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key theft-deterrent feature.
Page 89 Key Release Button Steering Column Ignition Lock Release (Manual Transmission) (Automatic Transmission) If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low The key cannot be voltage, you can still release the ignition lock and removed from the ignition remove the key.
Page 90 Starting Your Engine 3. Insert a narrow, pointed object into the hole in the steering column cover and press the spring. Automatic Transmission 4. Then, turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your engine will not start in any other position —...
Page 91 Manual Transmission Engine Coolant Heater The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor coolant heater. and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down —...
Page 92 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.
Page 93 PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It’s the Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting best position to use when you start the engine the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission because your vehicle can’t move easily. shift lock control system.
Page 94 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn’t AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already normal driving. If you need more power for passing, moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You can also use and you’re: NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Page 95 Shift Lock Release THIRD (3): This position gives you more power. You can use THIRD (3) on hills. It can help control your (Automatic Transmission) speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage, you can still shift the vehicle into PARK (P) If the shift lever is put into THIRD (3), the transmission...
Page 96 3. Locate and remove the small oval cap near the 4. Using a narrow, pointed tool, press down on the forward, right side of the shifter mechanism. mechanism under the cap so that you can move the shift lever. 2-30...
Page 97 Sport Mode Button This light located on the instrument panel cluster (Automatic Transmission) will come on while the sport mode is active. This button allows you to change the driving mode of the vehicle from the normal driving mode to a sportier driving mode.
Page 98 Winter Driving Mode Button This light on the instrument panel cluster will come on (Automatic Transmission) when the winter driving mode is active. This feature provides more traction during slippery conditions by using THIRD (3) gear when you begin to accelerate from a stopped position.
Page 99 Manual Transmission Operation SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into If your vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as is located on the center console between the front you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 100 Six-Speed (CTS-V) 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). This is the shift pattern Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the for the six-speed accelerator pedal.
Page 101 Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) Skip Shift (CTS-V) 4: This may appear in the message center in the CAUTION: speedometer during light throttle, low speed maneuvers. You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature. This helps you get the best possible If you skip a gear when you downshift, you fuel economy.
Page 102 If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it the ignition is on and the vehicle begins to move. does not, you need to have your vehicle serviced.
Page 103 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: 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.
Page 104 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the the following: vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl...
Page 105 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 106 Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 107: Mirrors
Mirrors Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause ® with OnStar the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ®...
Page 108 Mirror Operation The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads The automatic dimming feature comes on each time the a direction. vehicle is started. The compass can be calibrated by pressing and To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off, press holding the on/off button until a C is shown in the and release the on/off button.
Page 109 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Power Mirrors 2.
Page 110 Press the left or right mirror symbol on the selector When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and switch to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s side after a ﬁve-second delay, the passenger’s mirror mirror. The center position turns the control off so will return to its original position.
Page 111: Onstar System
Outside Heated Mirrors A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required ® prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid ® calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal When the rear window defogger is turned on, it also ® Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use.
Page 112: Homelink Transmitter
® Directions and Connections Plan OnStar Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) • All Safe and Sound Plan services You can use the steering wheel controls to interact ® ® with the OnStar system. See the OnStar manual • Route Support provided with your vehicle for more information. Some •...
Page 113 ® If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Read the instructions completely before attempting to ® Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. program the HomeLink Transmitter. Because of Operation is subject to the following two conditions: the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, person available to assist you in programming...
Page 114 ® Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink button programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to and observe the indicator light. program up to three channels: If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should 1.
Page 115 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty ® programmed HomeLink button for two seconds, programming a gate operator by using the ® then release. Repeat the press/hold/release “Programming HomeLink ”...
Page 116: Storage Areas
® Erasing HomeLink Buttons Resetting Defaults ® To reset HomeLink to default settings do the following: To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash. 1.
Page 117 Center Console Storage Area Roof Rack Provisions The center console has a storage tray, a storage compartment for CDs or cassette tapes, a dual CAUTION: cupholder with a removable rubber liner and an armrest. To access the storage area, pull up on the latch located at the front of the armrest.
Page 118: Sunroof
Convenience Net (Half Open): Turn the control clockwise to this position to open the glass panel half way. The The convenience net attaches to the ﬂoor and back wall sunshade will open with the glass panel, or it can be of the trunk using four anchor points allowing for two opened manually.
Page 119: Vehicle Personalization
Anti-Pinch Feature Use the following steps to program the buttons: If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is 1. Adjust the driver’s seat including the seatback closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and recliner and both outside mirrors.
Page 120 If you would like the stored driving positions to be To recall the stored exit positions, press and release the recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the remote exit button. One beep will sound, and the seat will keyless entry transmitter or when you place the move to the previously stored exit position for the key in the ignition, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on currently identiﬁed driver.
Page 121: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Safety Belt Reminder Light ......3-41 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Airbag Readiness Light ........3-42 Other Warning Devices ........3-7 Charging System Light ........3-43 Horn .............3-7 Brake System Warning Light ......3-43 Tilt Wheel .............3-7 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-44 Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel Traction Control System (TCS) Controls (SWC) (CTS) .........3-8...
Page 122 Section 3 Instrument Panel Message Center ..........3-53 Audio System(s) ...........3-107 Message Center (CTS-V) .......3-53 Setting the Time .........3-108 Transmission Fluid Hot Message .....3-57 Radio with CD ..........3-108 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ..3-57 Navigation/Radio System ......3-124 Check Engine Oil Pressure Message ....3-58 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-124 Oil Temperature Warning Message ....3-58 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) ....3-124...
Page 123 NOTES...
Page 124: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview CTS shown, CTS-V similar...
Page 125 ® The main components of the instrument panel are H. OnStar Button (Base Radio) or Voice Recognition the following: Button (Navigation System) (CTS). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-124. Or A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-34. Cruise Controls (CTS-V).
Page 126 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning button is located in the center of the instrument panel, between the two air vents. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 127 Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press on the pad near the horn symbols on the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive.
Page 128 Reconﬁgurable Steering Wheel To program one of these controls, use one of the following procedures: Controls (SWC) (CTS) If your vehicle is equipped with the base audio system, do the following: If your vehicle is the CTS Only, this feature allows you to customize the four steering wheel controls to work 1.
Page 129 7. Choose a new function for the control by scrolling 4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through the through the list of available functions. available functions. 8. Once you’ve highlighted your choice, press the 5. Once the function desired is highlighted, press and knob once to select it.
Page 130 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever • Fog Lamps • Cruise Control (CTS) For more information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-24. Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete.
Page 131 Flash-To-Pass Feature Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs if This feature allows you to use the high-beam headlamps the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. See Fuses to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. and Circuit Breakers on page 5-100.
Page 132 Headlamps (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the listed lamps and lights. turn signal/multifunction lever. The exterior lamp control for the CTS-V has the (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this following four positions: symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
Page 133 Wiper-Activated Headlamps : The band with/or next to this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off. This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. about six seconds.
Page 134 Cruise Control (CTS) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot If you have a CTS-V, see the next cruise control section. on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Page 135 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction This light on the instrument control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise panel cluster will come on control will automatically disengage. See Traction while cruise control is on. Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-9 and ®...
Page 136 Increasing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 137 Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control (CTS-V) To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, lightly tapping the clutch will end a cruise control session also. Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will end the current cruise control session only.
Page 138 With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-9 and ® approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without Stabilitrak System on page 4-11. When road conditions keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the long trips.
Page 139 Increasing Speed While Using This light on the instrument panel cluster will come on Cruise Control when cruise control is There are two ways to go to a higher speed: set. It will go out when cruise control is turned off. •...
Page 140 Reducing Speed While Using Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. There are two ways to reduce your speed while using When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the cruise control: accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
Page 141 Windshield Wiper Lever & (Delay): Put the lever in this position to set a delay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustment band to Windshield Wipers set the length of the delay. The lever on the right side of the steering column (Delay Adjustment): Use this band to set the operates the windshield wipers.
Page 142 Windshield Washer (Low Speed): Put the lever in this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. (High Speed): Put the lever in this position for CAUTION: rapid wiping cycles. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds In freezing weather, do not use your washer while you are driving, the exterior lamps will come on until the windshield is warmed.
Page 143 Headlamp Washers The headlamps must be on in order to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will Your vehicle may have headlamp washers. The be washed when the washer button is pressed. headlamp washers clear the headlamp lenses so that To wash the headlamps, press the washer button you can get the maximum visibility and brightness from located at the end of the windshield wiper lever.
Page 144 Exterior Lamps When DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps will be on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel won’t be lit Headlamps up either. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-10 for When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it’s dark more information on the headlamps.
Page 145 Light Sensor If it’s dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is off, a Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the Driver’s Information Center (DIC) display. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even though the DRL are still illuminated.
Page 146 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver Interior Lamps If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, Instrument Panel Brightness the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This protects against draining The lever for this feature is the battery in case you have accidentally left the located on the overhead headlamps or parking lamps on.
Page 147 Entry Lighting For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on. Press it again to turn the lamp off. The entry lighting system turns on the reading and If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut dome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior lamp off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
Page 148 Ashtray Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result The ashtray is located under the climate control panel in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a on the center console. Press on the door to release problem see your dealer for additional information the ashtray.
Page 149: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. If you set the system at the warmest Dual Climate Control System temperature setting, the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature and it will not go With this system you can control the heating, cooling into automatic mode.
Page 150 Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the outboard information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in outlets (for the side windows), and a little air directed to this section.
Page 151 Sensors Using recirculation for long periods of time may cause the air inside your vehicle to become too dry or stuffy. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. (Power/Driver’s Temperature): Press the PWR button located on the driver’s side of the climate control panel to turn the entire climate control system on or off.
Page 152 Defogging and Defrosting There is also an interior temperature sensor Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity located to the right of the (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This steering wheel on the can be minimized if the climate control system is instrument panel.
Page 153 Rear Window Defogger If you have fogging on the side windows, turn the thumbwheel on the outboard outlets to the side window The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to defog position. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-34 remove fog or frost from the rear window. for more information.
Page 154 Outlet Adjustment (Side Window Defog): Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol to use the side window defog setting. The air coming through the outlets will be directed toward the side windows to clear fog. (Open): Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol to open the outlets completely and allow the maximum amount of air to enter your vehicle.
Page 155 Operation Tips Passenger Compartment Air Filter • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air The passenger compartment air ﬁlter traps most of the inlets at the base of the windshield that may pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle.
Page 156 Steering Wheel Climate Use the procedure listed below to replace the passenger compartment air ﬁlter: Controls (CTS) 1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off. There are four controls that can be programmed for use 2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them off with the climate control system.
Page 157: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 158 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 159 CTS-V (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-39...
Page 160 Speedometer and Odometer You can reset the selected trip odometer by pressing CLR (Clear) button located in the center of the The speedometer lets you see your speed in either INFO button to the right of the screen. The mileage miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
Page 161 Tachometer Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too This gage indicates many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine’s the engine speed in rpm are too high, the throttle is closed to reduce revolutions per speed, if this is not sufficient, then the fuel supply to the minute (rpm).
Page 162 Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 163 Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two When you turn the key to parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still ON or START, this light will work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need come on brieﬂy to show both parts working well.
Page 164 Anti-Lock Brake System When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. Warning Light The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is With the anti-lock brake fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 165 Traction Control System (TCS) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Warning Light (CTS) If the TC (traction control) This light tells you that warning light comes on your engine is very hot. and stays on, there may be a problem with the traction control system.
Page 166 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V) This gage shows the This light will come on if engine coolant the system detects low temperature. If the gage tire pressure. pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. This light will also come on for a bulb check when the vehicle is started.
Page 167 Malfunction Indicator Lamp be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Check Engine Light Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, Your vehicle is equipped transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of with a computer which your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires...
Page 168 If the Light is Flashing been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. The following may prevent more serious damage to A few driving trips with the cap properly installed your vehicle: should turn the light off.
Page 169 Emissions Inspection and Oil Pressure Light Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or CAUTION: may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. vehicle registration.
Page 170 Sport Mode Light The light goes on when you turn your key to ON or START. It goes off once you start your engine. That’s a (Automatic Transmission) check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on, be sure to have it ﬁxed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong.
Page 171 Security Light Lights On Reminder For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent System on page 2-18. CTS-V Fog Lamp Light This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See “Headlamps On Reminder” under Turn Signal/ This light will come on Multifunction Lever on page 3-10 for more information.
Page 172 Cruise Control Light Fuel Gage This light comes on The fuel gage shows whenever you set your approximately how much cruise control. fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in ON. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off.
Page 173: Message Center
Here are a few concerns some owners have had about These are the controls for the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and the message center. do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage: They are located on the left spoke of the •...
Page 174 Speedometer Display Tachometer Display This display will show information relating to vehicle Press the lower button on the outboard switch to cycle speed, odometer, and transmission status. The through the following displays: coolant temperature, information displayed can be changed by pressing the oil pressure, oil temperature, transmission temperature, upper button on the inboard switch on the left spoke tire pressure, and lateral acceleration.
Page 175 Oil Pressure 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 When the oil pressure is the shaded area all the way on the right, then the oil displayed you will see the temperature is hot.
Page 176 Tire Pressure Warning Messages When the tire pressure is displayed you will see a The warning messages that are described in the vehicle in the display. The numbers in each corner following text are also shown in the tachometer display. represent the tire pressure for the corresponding tire.
Page 177 Transmission Fluid Hot Message Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message When you see this ﬂashing symbol, the transmission When you see this ﬂashing ﬂuid temperature is symbol, the engine coolant high (290°F (143°C)). temperature is high (257°F (125°C)). To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering wheel.
Page 178 Check Engine Oil Pressure Message Oil Temperature Warning Message When you see this ﬂashing When you see this ﬂashing symbol, the engine oil symbol, the engine oil pressure is low. temperature is high. To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the To acknowledge this warning press either button on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering...
Page 179 Tire Pressure Warning Message For conditions 1 and 2, this warning will ﬂash ﬁve times and the display will then show the tire pressure gage. For condition 3, this warning will ﬂash continuously until When you see this ﬂashing the driver acknowledges it. In any of the three cases, symbol, one or more of the the warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until vehicle’s tires is either...
Page 180: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) If you have the Base audio system, use the following to operate the DIC: The DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s INFO (Information): Use the up or down arrows on this systems. It is also used to display driver personalization switch to scroll through the system status information.
Page 181 TUNE/SEL (Select) Knob: See the information listed previously on this knob. It is equivalent to the TUNE/SEL knob on the Base audio system and is located in the same place. Press the button with the circle on it when it is next to a menu item or a prompt on the right side of the display to select the menu item or acknowledge the prompt.
Page 182 Vehicle Information Menu * These items can be reset. Each one must be reset individually. For a detailed description of the menu items (Base Audio System) and how to reset them, see “Vehicle Information Menu Item Descriptions” later in this section. To access this menu using the Base audio system, press the up or down arrow on the INFO switch located You can view any of these items at any time, but only...
Page 183 • Vehicle Information Menu Instantaneous Fuel Economy Item Descriptions • Fuel Used* • Average Vehicle Speed* The following paragraphs contain a more detailed description of each menu item: • Timer* • BLANK LINE/Blank Display: If you select this item, Battery Voltage nothing is displayed at the top of the screen.
Page 184 To reset the MPG AVG using the Base audio system, MILES RANGE/Fuel Range: If you select this item, the press the CLR button located to the right of the screen. approximate number of remaining miles or kilometers The display will return to zero. you can drive without refueling is displayed.
Page 185 To reset the Average Vehicle Speed using the Navigation BATTERY VOLTS/Battery Voltage: If you select this system, press and hold the multifunction button that item, the current battery voltage is displayed. If the corresponds to the Reset prompt in the upper right of the voltage is in the normal range, the display will have OK display.
Page 186 DIC Main Menu TRANS FLUID LIFE/Transmission Fluid Life (Automatic Transmission): If you select this item, the percentage of remaining transmission ﬂuid life is Accessing the DIC Main Menu displayed. If you see 99% Trans Fluid Life on the (Base Audio System) display, that means that 99% of the current transmission ﬂuid life remains.
Page 187: Audio System(S)
DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions The DIC main menu for the Base audio system consists of the following menu items: (Base Audio System) • BASS - MID - TREBLE The following descriptions are for the Base audio • system. For information pertaining to the Navigation audio system, see “Audio System”...
Page 188 AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation): This menu TA (Traffic Announcement): This menu item allows item allows you to turn the AVC feature on and off. you to turn the TA feature on and off. To turn the Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to turn AVC on and off. TA feature on, press the TUNE/SEL knob once.
Page 189 SEEK LOCAL/DISTANT: This feature instructs the TCS (Traction Control System): You can enable or audio system to seek only local radio stations with the disable the traction control system using this menu item. strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a strong Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on signal in a large area.
Page 190 DIC Warnings and Messages (Clock/Information Display): Use this menu item to toggle between the clock display and the XM™ These messages will appear if there is a problem Information (Song, Artist, Album), if available. sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems. The text See Audio System(s) on page 3-107 for messages are the same for both the Base audio and more information.
Page 191 Battery Not Charging features of the vehicle that you may not be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying This symbol appears to save the charge in the battery. with the Battery Not Charging message.
Page 192 To reduce the charging overload, use the vehicle’s If this message appears immediately after starting the accessories. Turn on the exterior lamps and radio, set engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on the the battery.
Page 193 Change Engine Oil Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid (Automatic Transmission) This symbol appears with the Change Engine This symbol appears Oil message. with the Change Trans Fluid message. This message indicates that the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed and that This message indicates that the life of the transmission your vehicle is due for service.
Page 194 Check Brake Fluid This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Engine This symbol appears Coolant on page 5-29 for more information. with the Check Brake Fluid message.
Page 195 Check Washer Fluid Competitive Driving (CTS-V) When competitive driving mode is turned on with the This symbol appears traction control button, this message will be displayed on with the Check Washer the DIC. The TC light will be on when the competitive Fluid message.
Page 196 Engine Coolant Hot – Idle Engine Engine Coolant Hot – AC (Air Conditioning) Off This symbol appears with the Engine This symbol appears with Coolant Hot – Idle the Engine Hot – AC Engine message. Off message. This message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is too hot.
Page 197 Engine Overheated – Stop Engine Engine Power Reduced This symbol appears This symbol appears with the Engine with the Engine Power Overheated – Stop Reduced message. Engine message. This message informs you that the vehicle is reducing This message will appear when the engine has engine power to try to protect the engine or transmission overheated.
Page 198 Headlamps Suggested Ice Possible This symbol appears This symbol appears with with the Headlamps the Ice Possible message. Suggested message. This message will appear when the amount of available This message appears when the outside temperature is light outside the vehicle is low and the exterior lamp cold enough to create icy road conditions.
Page 199 Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine Passenger Door Ajar This symbol appears This symbol appears with the Oil Pressure with the Passenger Low – Stop Engine Door Ajar message. message. A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed. When this message appears on the display, it means Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine that the passenger’s side front door was not closed...
Page 200 Service AC (Air Conditioning) System When this message appears, the personalization features previously stored are turned off. If you want your customized settings to be automatically recalled This symbol appears when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter with the Service AC or when you remove the key from the ignition, you System message.
Page 201 Service Air Bag Service Electrical System This symbol appears This symbol appears with with the Service Air the Service Electrical Bag message. System message. There is a problem with the airbag system when this This message will display if an electrical problem has message appears.
Page 202 Service Idle Control If the Service Stability System message comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning This symbol appears the ignition off then back on. If the Service Stability with the Service Idle System message still stays on or comes back on again Control message.
Page 203 Stability System Off Message Stability System Ready Message This symbol appears This symbol appears with the Stability System with the Stability System Off message. Ready message. The Stability System Off message will be displayed any The Stability System Ready message will be displayed ®...
Page 204 Service Steering System Service Theft System This symbol appears with This symbol appears the Service Steering with the Service Theft System message. System message. Your vehicle may be equipped with a speed variable This message means there is a problem with the assist steering system.
Page 205 Service Transmission Starting Disabled – Remove Key This symbol appears This symbol appears with the Service with the Starting Transmission message. Disabled – Remove Key message. There is a problem with the transmission of your This message will appear when the vehicle vehicle.
Page 206 Starting Disabled – Throttle Problem Top Speed – Fuel Cut Off This symbol appears This symbol appears with with the Starting the Top Speed – Fuel Cut Disabled – Throttle Off message. Problem message. This message appears when your vehicle’s throttle This message will appear when the Engine Control system is not functioning properly.
Page 207 Traction Engaged Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle Engine This symbol appears This symbol appears with with the Traction the Trans Hot – Idle Engaged message. Engine message. This message indicates that the transmission ﬂuid in This message will appear when the traction control your vehicle is too hot.
Page 208 Turn Signal On DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle is equipped with personalization that allows This symbol appears you to program certain features to a preferred setting with the Turn Signal for up to two people. The number of programmable On message. features varies depending upon which model of the vehicle is purchased.
Page 209 Entering the Personalization Menu Navigation System 1. Turn the ignition to ON without the engine running. To enter the feature programming mode, use one of the Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P) following procedures: or a manual transmission has the parking brake set. Base Audio System 2.
Page 210 Personalization Features 3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until you reach the ﬁrst letter you want; the letter will be highlighted. There The following choices are available for programming is a complete alphabet with both upper and using both the Base audio and Navigation systems lower case letters and the numbers zero through unless otherwise indicated.
Page 211 Conﬁgure Display Keys 3. There is an alpha-numeric bar at the bottom of the screen. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through (Base Audio System) the available letters, numbers and symbols. This feature allows you to customize the functions Press the knob to select the highlighted character. of the four soft keys located to the left and right of As each character is selected, it will appear on the the audio display.
Page 212 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to view the modes. programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the 4. Scroll to Recall Driving Positions and press the knob vehicle was programmed may have been changed since once to select it.
Page 213 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was This feature cannot be selected if Remote Recall programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the Memory/Recall Driving Positions is selected. If it was vehicle was programmed may have been changed since previously selected, you must ﬁrst de-select it in order to it left the factory.
Page 214 Auto Exit Seat 2. Scroll to KEY IN RECALL MEMORY to highlight it. 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you forth between on and off. will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for When the mode is turned on, a check mark will the driver’s seat when the key is removed from the...
Page 215 To change the mode using the Navigation system, Mode 5: 1:30 minutes do the following: Mode 6: 2:00 minutes 1. Enter the Personalization menu following the instructions listed previously. Mode 7: 2:30 minutes 2. Scroll to Auto Exit Seat using the TUNE/SEL knob Mode 8: 3:00 minutes to highlight it.
Page 216 Lights Flash at Unlock To change the mode using the Navigation system, do the following: This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the 1. Enter the Personalization menu following the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the instructions listed previously.
Page 217 To change the mode using the Navigation system, Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was do the following: programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left 1.
Page 218 You can select this feature by itself, or you can combine 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth it with Horn Sounds At Lock so that both the lights between on and off. ﬂash and the horn chirps when you lock your vehicle. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
Page 219 Exterior Lights at Unlock To change the mode using the Navigation system, do the following: This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the 1. Enter the Personalization menu following the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the instructions listed previously.
Page 220 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was This feature cannot be selected if Driver Unlock Key programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the Out/Off, Doors Unlock Key Out/Off or Doors Unlock in vehicle was programmed may have been changed since Park is selected.
Page 221 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was If you select Mode 1, Doors Lock in Gear (automatic programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the transmission) or Automatic Door Lock (manual vehicle was programmed may have been changed since transmission) will be turned on automatically.
Page 222 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was This feature cannot be selected if Doors Unlock Key programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle Out/Off, Driver Unlock Key Out/Off or Driver Unlock in was programmed may have been changed since it left Park (automatic transmission) is selected.
Page 223 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was If you select Mode 1, Doors Lock in Gear (automatic programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the transmission) or Automatic Door Lock (manual vehicle was programmed may have been changed since transmission) will be turned on automatically.
Page 224 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the the programming mode by following the instructions vehicle was programmed may have been changed since later in this section or program the next feature available it left the factory.
Page 225 Mirror to Curb in Reverse 2. Scroll to LOCK PASS WINDOW using the TUNE/SEL knob to highlight it. If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, between on and off.
Page 226 Enhanced Chime Volume 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off. This feature allows you to adjust the volume level of the When the mode is turned on, a check mark will vehicle’s warning chimes. The chime volume cannot appear next to the feature name.
Page 227: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) To change the mode using the Navigation system, do the following: Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to 1. Enter the Personalization menu following the your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile instructions listed previously. telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can 2.
Page 228: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Radio with CD 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 229 XM™ Satellite Radio Service With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the of programming 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers 100 coast to •...
Page 230 3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn AVC on or off. To scan preset stations, press and hold SCAN for more An X will appear in the box when AVC is selected on. than two seconds until you hear a beep and PSCAN appears on the display.
Page 231 Setting Preset Stations AUTOSTORE PRESETS: To set the preset stations automatically, perform the following steps: Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, 1. Turn the radio on. six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the 2.
Page 232 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) PRESETS HOME/AWAY: This feature gives you the ability to store two different kinds of station presets. To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform the HOME can be used for stations available where you live following steps: and AWAY can be for stations available outside of your local broadcasting area.
Page 233 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO EQUALIZER: This feature allows you to select customized equalization settings. To choose an To adjust the balance or fade, perform the equalization setting (EQ0 through EQ5), perform the following steps: following steps: 1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu. 1.
Page 234 Using DSP SPACIOUS: This setting is used to make the listening space seem larger. ® Available only with the premium Bose audio system, this REAR SEAT: This setting adjusts the audio to give the feature is used to provide a choice of ﬁve different rear seat passenger(s) the best possible sound listening experiences: DSP normal, talk, spacious, rear quality.
Page 235 MSG (Message): If the current RDS station has a TA (Traffic Announcement): If TA appears on the message, MSG will appear on the display. The message display, the tuned radio station broadcasts traffic may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, announcements and when a traffic announcement etc.
Page 236 Activating Program Type (PTY) AF (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the Stations (RDS and XM™) same program type. PTY allows you to search for stations with speciﬁc types To turn AF on or off, perform the following steps: of music.
Page 237 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 238 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No CAT Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the selected category. the chosen category The system is working properly.
Page 239 Using the Single CD Player When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear on the display above the pushbuttons, in place of the Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The preset stations (if programmed). player will pull it in.
Page 240 F6 DISP (Display): Press this pushbutton to display the If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” time of the track. Press this pushbutton again to later in this section. remove the time of the track from the display. When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear on the display above the pushbuttons, in place of the SEEK...
Page 241 3. Load the CD, when INSERT appears on the display, CD FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to go insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. to the next track. Press and hold this pushbutton to The player will pull the CD in. advance quickly within the track.
Page 242 • CD Messages RDM TRK (Random Track): Plays the tracks on the current CD in random, rather than sequential, If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the order. RDM TRK will appear on the display. following reasons: Press the MODE pushbutton again to turn off •...
Page 243 Conﬁgurable Radio Display Keys 6. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to select which of the four conﬁgurable keys you would like to change. This feature allows you to customize the four keys that The currently assigned feature will be shown. are located on each side of the radio display to 7.
Page 244: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) Your vehicle may have an AM-FM navigation radio system that includes Digital Signal Processing (DSP), a Some audio functions Radio Data System (RDS) with Program Type (PTY) can be adjusted at the selections that will seek out the kind of music you want steering wheel.
Page 245: Radio Reception
Radio Reception (OnStar/Voice Recognition): Press this button to ® ® interact with the OnStar system. See the OnStar manual provided with your vehicle for more information. ® If your vehicle does not have the OnStar System, The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, pressing this button will silence the system.
Page 246: Care Of Your Cds
XM™ Satellite Radio Service Care of Your CDs XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases reception from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall or other protective cases and away from direct buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, sunlight and dust.
Page 247: Diversity Antenna System
Diversity Antenna System If static is heard on the radio, when the rear window defogger is turned on, it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window must be repaired.
Page 248 NOTES 3-128...
Page 249 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-19 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 City Driving ..........4-22 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-23 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-24 Braking ............4-6 Highway Hypnosis ........4-25 Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) ....4-8...
Page 250: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even Your Vehicle cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself.
Page 251 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 252 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled have a lower relative percentage of body water his or her chance of having a collision. At a BAC level of than men.
Page 253: Control Of A Vehicle
CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 254: Braking
Braking with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do not pump your brakes.
Page 255 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you happens with ABS: need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always...
Page 256: Traction Control System (Tcs) (Cts)
Using Anti-Lock This warning light will come on to let you know Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal if there’s a problem down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear with your traction the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the control system.
Page 257: Traction Control System (Tcs) (Cts-V)
Traction Control You can turn the system off by pressing the TC System (TCS) (CTS-V) (traction control) button located in the glove box. Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions.
Page 258 The traction control system automatically comes on Competitive Driving will be displayed on the Driver whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should Messages on page 3-70 for more information. Press the always leave the system on.
Page 259: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Limited-Slip Rear Axle When the system activates, a Stability System Engaged message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-70. Your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional You may also hear a noise or feel vibration in the traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel.
Page 260: Panic Brake Assist
Panic Brake Assist Speed Variable Assist Steering If your vehicle has this system, it varies the amount of Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the monitors the intention of the driver while braking. If the speed of the vehicle.
Page 261 Steering Tips Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control Driving on Curves systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 262 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 263: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, you’re driving.
Page 264 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass.
Page 265: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled Let us review what driving experts say about what by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. happens when the three control systems —...
Page 266: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. •...
Page 267: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 268 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 269 Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 270: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 271: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving 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. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 272: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Here are some things you can check before a trip: proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? do not, under any circumstances, stop and back Are all windows clean inside and outside? up.
Page 273: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 274 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, ignition off is dangerous.
Page 275: Winter Driving
• Winter Driving Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. •...
Page 276 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 277 But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. is about freezing (32°F;...
Page 278 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 279 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 280: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Ice or Snow First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will your traction control system off.
Page 281: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing • Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle advice and equipment recommendations. behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. • Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you The two most common types of recreational vehicle would prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you’ll...
Page 282: Loading Your Vehicle
Dolly Towing 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Release the parking brake. Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry.
Page 283 Tire and Loading Information Label Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight Example 1 The Tire and Loading Information label shows the A. Vehicle Capacity Weight seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight.
Page 284 The Tire and Loading Information label also gives you 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the the factory-installed, original equipment tires on your “XXX”...
Page 285 Example 1 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg)
Page 286 Certiﬁcation Label Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 3 = The Certiﬁcation label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s side rear passenger door. It tells you the Subtract Occupant gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Weight 200 lbs...
Page 287: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in the trunk. CAUTION: CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and Things you put inside your vehicle can strike drive properly, you can lose control when you and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or pull a trailer.
Page 288 • That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km) that you important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) these are important for your safety and that of your and don’t make starts at full throttle.
Page 289 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 33169 Detroit, MI 48232-5169 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa,...
Page 290 Hitches Safety Chains It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. You should always attach chains between your vehicle Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to are some rules to follow: the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 291 Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal to know your rig.
Page 292 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal ﬂasher and/or extra wiring. Check CAUTION: with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Page 293 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 3. When the chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on parking brake and shift into PARK (P) for an page 6-4 for more information.
Page 294 NOTES 4-46...
Page 295 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-41 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Brakes ............5-42 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Battery ............5-45 Your Vehicle ..........5-5 Jump Starting ..........5-46 Fuel ..............5-5 Rear Axle ............5-51 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Bulb Replacement ..........5-52 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ....5-52...
Page 296 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-77 Underbody Maintenance ........5-97 Wheel Replacement ........5-77 Chemical Paint Spotting .........5-97 Tire Chains ..........5-78 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-98 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-79 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-99 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-81 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ....5-99 Compact Spare Tire ........5-91 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .....5-99...
Page 297: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 298: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle You can be injured and your vehicle could be than this manual can.
Page 299: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside If your vehicle has the 3.2L V6 engine or the 5.7L V8 engine, use premium unleaded gasoline with a of Your Vehicle posted octane of 91 or higher for best performance. You may also use middle grade or regular unleaded Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 300: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards (see the underhood emission control label), are now required to contain additives that will help it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, speciﬁcations.
Page 301: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline CAUTION: whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can the performance of the emission control system may...
Page 302 The tethered fuel cap is While refueling, hang the behind a hinged door on fuel cap by the tether from the passenger’s side of the hook on the fuel door. the vehicle. To open the fuel door, push inward on the forward edge To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left of the fuel door until the rear edge can be pulled outward.
Page 303 The Check Gas Cap message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display if the fuel cap is not CAUTION: reinstalled properly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-70 for more information. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 304: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 305: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: CTS shown, CTS-V similar 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and ﬁnd the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the 1.
Page 306: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.2L V6, you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 307 A. Battery. See Battery on page 5-45. H. Engine Coolant Heater Cord. See Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-25. B. Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-100. I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes on page 5-42. C.
Page 308 When you open the hood on the 3.6L HFV6, you will see the following: 5-14...
Page 309 A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-18. Breakers on page 5-100. G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield on page 5-42. Washer Fluid on page 5-41. H.
Page 310 When you open the hood on the 5.7L V8 CTS-V, you will see the following: 5-16...
Page 311 A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes on Breakers on page 5-100. page 5-42. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Windshield H. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir. See Hydraulic Clutch Washer Fluid on page 5-41. (Manual Transmission) on page 5-28.
Page 312: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. If the oil pressure light and/or the Oil Pressure Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or Low - Stop Engine cloth, then push it back in all the way.
Page 313 5.7L V8 Engine 3.2L V6 and 5.7L V8 3.6L V6 Engine Engines When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 If the oil is at or below the lower mark for the 3.2L V6 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. engine or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere dipstick for the 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 engines, then...
Page 314 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 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 315 • Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain SAE 5W-30 engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best not be available. You can add substitute oil designated for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W-30 SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures.
Page 316 When the system has calculated that oil life has been After the oil has been changed, the Change Engine Oil diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is message and the oil life indicator must be reset. necessary. A Change Engine Oil message in the DIC To reset the message and indicator, use one of the will come on.
Page 317 Navigation System What to Do with Used Oil Press the multi-function button, next to the OK prompt Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be in the upper right of the display to acknowledge the unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Change Engine Oil message.
Page 318: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at every oil change and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after 25,000 miles (41 500 km). How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt.
Page 319: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid CAUTION: 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 the Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter dealership service department and have it repaired as off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 320 How to Reset the Change Navigation System Transmission Fluid Message and Press the multi-function button located to the right of the DIC display, next to the OK prompt to acknowledge the Transmission Fluid Indicator the Change Trans Fluid message. This will clear (Automatic Transmission) the message from the display and reset it.
Page 321: Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid Check the ﬂuid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your ﬁngers on the When to Check transmission case. A good time to have your manual transmission ﬂuid To check the ﬂuid level, do the following: level checked is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 322: Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)
Hydraulic Clutch See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. (Manual Transmission) Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how It is not necessary to regularly check clutch ﬂuid unless often you should check the ﬂuid level in your clutch you suspect there is a leak in the system.
Page 323: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant What to Use The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles aluminum parts.
Page 324 If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. CAUTION: Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the to improve the system.
Page 325: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Engine Overheating ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL There are three engine hot messages that may be coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). engine is cool.
Page 326 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 327 If No Steam Is Coming From If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about Your Engine 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. An overheat warning, along with a Check Coolant Level message, can indicate a serious problem.
Page 328: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 329 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 330 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank, add a 50/50 mixture of ®...
Page 331 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch ﬁre and you or others could be burned.
Page 332 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and 3. Then ﬁll the coolant surge tank with the proper remove it. mixture, to slightly above the FULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 5-38...
Page 333 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine Start the engine and allow it to warm up.
Page 334: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: See Engine Compartment 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment Overview on page 5-12 for cool down. the location of the power steering ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 335: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until What to Use the tank is full. 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 336: Brakes
Brakes 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 Brake Fluid normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the ﬂuid level goes back up.
Page 337 If the ignition is in ON and the brake ﬂuid is low, the “Check Brake Fluid” message will be displayed in CAUTION: the DIC. See “Check Brake Fluid Message” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-70. With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in your brake When your brake ﬂuid falls to a low level, your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they warning light will come on.
Page 338 Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Brake linings should always be replaced as complete...
Page 339: Battery
For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your CAUTION: front and rear brakes can change — for the worse. The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas wrong replacement brake parts.
Page 340: Jump Starting
Jump Starting 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. If your battery has run down, you may want to use Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your system with a negative ground, both vehicles can vehicle.
Page 341 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 ®...
Page 342 Don’t connect positive (+) to the negative (−) or you will get a short that would damage the battery CAUTION: and maybe other parts, too. And don’t connect the negative (−) cable to negative (−) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly.
Page 343 7. Don’t let the other end Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next touch metal. Connect it step. The other end of the negative (−) cable doesn’t to the positive (+) go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted terminal of the good metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) battery.
Page 344 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and do the following: damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the covered by your warranty.
Page 345: Rear Axle
Rear Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. When to Check Lubricant What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what...
Page 346: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs For the proper type of replacement bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-56. CAUTION: For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or High Intensity Discharge (HID) others could be injured.
Page 347: Front Turn Signal And Fog Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps 3. Remove the bulb socket from the housing by turning the bulb socket one-quarter turn A. Turn Signal Lamp counterclockwise. B. Fog Lamp 4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by lifting the two plastic clips. 5.
Page 348: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 3. Remove the four convenience net wing nuts. 4. Pull the carpet back away from the body of the and Sidemarker Lamps vehicle on the side with the burned out bulb. A. Tail and Stop Lamps 5.
Page 349: Back-Up And License Plate Lamps
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps 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 350: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer. Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See Owner Checks Back-Up Lamps 3157K and Services on page 6-9.
Page 351 4. Lift the wiper blade assembly up so it is in a 7. Reinstall the wiper blade assembly by sliding it over T-shaped position. You should be able to see a tab. the wiper arm to engage the J-hooked end. Pull up on the assembly to lock it into place.
Page 352: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 353 Winter Tires Notice: If your vehicle has P245/45R18 size tires, they are classiﬁed as low-proﬁle tires. If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads Low-proﬁle tires are more susceptible to damage often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. from road hazards or curb impact than standard All season tires provide good overall performance on proﬁle tires.
Page 354 Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to Useful information about a tire is molded into its GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Page 355 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 356 Tire Size (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, The following illustration shows an example of a typical if the tire size aspect ratio is “70,” as shown in item “C” passenger car tire size. of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 70% as high as it is wide.
Page 357 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Inﬂation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) before a tire has built up heat from driving. Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-67.
Page 358 Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetrical mounted on a vehicle. tire that has a particular side that faces outward Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.
Page 359 Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire the bead. information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire government testing procedures.
Page 360: Run-Flat Tires (Cts-V)
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) If a tire goes ﬂat, you won’t need to stop on the side of the road to change the tire. You can just keep on driving. The tire can operate effectively with no air If your vehicle has run-ﬂat tires, there is no spare tire pressure for up to 65 miles (105 km) at speeds up to and no tire changing equipment.
Page 361: Inflation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure CAUTION: Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Run-ﬂat tires are constructed differently than Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that other tires and could explode during improper under-inﬂation or over-inﬂation is all right. It is not. service.
Page 362 How to Check A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar, below the driver’s door latch Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire or on the rear edge of the driver’s side, rear passenger pressure.
Page 363 High Speed Operation (CTS-V) Use the following chart to determine the cold tire inﬂation pressure when operating your vehicle under these conditions. CAUTION: Tire Size: 245/45R18 96W Recommended Cold Tire Inﬂation Pressure for High Speed Operation at 130 mph (209 km/h) or more: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires.
Page 364: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Cts-V)
Tire Pressure Monitor When the tire pressure monitoring system warning System (CTS-V) light is lit, one or more of your tires is signiﬁcantly The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) System uses radio under-inﬂated. and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. If your vehicle has this feature, sensors are mounted on each run-ﬂat tire and wheel assembly.
Page 365 The Tire and Loading Information label (tire information Notice: Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle placard) is attached, to either, the center pillar near the is equipped with Tire Pressure Monitors. driver’s door latch post or on the rear edge of the driver’s The liquid sealant can damage the tire pressure side rear passenger door.
Page 366: 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 367: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and One way to tell when it’s Speciﬁcations on page 5-111. time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will CAUTION: appear when your tires...
Page 368: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires Whenever you replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
Page 369: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the The following information relates to the system...
Page 370 Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 371: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 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 The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life for your vehicle.
Page 372: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly the proper amount of clearance can cause and cause a crash.
Page 373: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat If a tire goes ﬂat, and your vehicle has a spare tire, see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-81. This information shows you how to use your vehicle’s tire changing It is unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, equipment and how to change a ﬂat tire safely.
Page 374 Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) See Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) on page 5-66 and Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on page 5-70, If your vehicle has run-ﬂat tires, there is no spare tire for additional information. and no tire changing equipment. Run-ﬂat tires can operate effectively with no air pressure for a limited distance and speed.
Page 375: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of hazard warning ﬂashers. the tire farthest away from the one being changed.
Page 376 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment, do the following: 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the cover.
Page 377 3. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact 4. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and Spare Tire on page 5-91 for more information the wheel wrench (B). about the compact spare tire. 5-83...
Page 378 Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to remove the caps. If your vehicle has wheel covers, use the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench to remove the covers. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to gently pry off the wheel cover.
Page 379 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 2. Find the jacking location using the diagram 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 1.
Page 380 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 5.
Page 381 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 10.
Page 382 11. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise.
Page 383 13. Tighten the wheel nuts Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead ﬁrmly in a crisscross to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid sequence as shown. expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation.
Page 384 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 385: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated.
Page 386: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match •...
Page 387 Cleaning Leather Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap • or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, Clean up stains as soon as you can — before let the leather dry naturally.
Page 388: Care Of Safety Belts
Cleaning Wood Panels Care of Safety Belts Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water Keep belts clean and dry. (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. CAUTION: Cleaning the Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 389: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth hand may be necessary to remove residue from the of color, gloss retention and durability. paint ﬁnish.
Page 390 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on wax, sap or other material may be on the blade them because you could damage the surface.
Page 391: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop control can collect on the underbody. If these are not applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Page 392: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light the following products. surface contamination. Description Usage Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated...
Page 393: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label in the trunk. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 394: Electrical System
Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from Add-On Electrical Equipment short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your caused by electrical problems.
Page 395 Underhood Fuse Block Relays Usage LO SPEED FAN Low Speed Fan Motor The underhood fuse block is located in the engine RELAY MINI compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. HI SPEED FAN See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 High Speed Fan Motor RELAY MINI for more information on location.
Page 396 Relays Usage Wiring Usage Harnesses HORN RELAY Horn MICRO BODY W/H Wiring Harness Connection HI BEAM I/P W/H Wiring Harness Connection High-Beam Headlamps RELAY MICRO ENG W/H Engine Wiring Harness Connection DRL RELAY Daytime Running Lamps MICRO-OPT FORWARD Forward Lamp Wiring Harness LAMP Connection LO BEAM...
Page 397 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger’s Side Taillamp FLASHER Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Module RT PARK Assembly, Front Sidemarker and Electronic Control Module Front Parking Lamp Assembly Steering Wheel Control Pad, HORN Dual Horn Assembly STRG CTLS Headlamp Switch LT HI BEAM Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Heater Valve, Clutch Switch LT LOW BEAM Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp...
Page 398 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Ignition Switch (Power to IGN-3 Instrument Panel Accessory IGN SW I/P OUTLET and CRANK) Power Outlet VOLT CHECK DIM (Dash Integration Module) Climate Control TCM (Transmission Control Module), EVEN INJ/ Even Injection Coils ECM (Electronic Control Module), COILS ECM/TCM IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster),...
Page 399: Removing 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. Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat. To remove the rear seat cushion, do the following: 1.
Page 400 CAUTION: (Continued) If the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat cushion, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
Page 401 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Relays Usage (Driver’s Side) BAS RELAY Brake Apply Sensor MINI SPARE Not Used SPARE Not Used PUSHER FAN Pusher Fan (Export Only) L POSITION Driver’s Side Position Lamp RELAY MICRO The driver’s side rear fuse block is located under the R POSITION Passenger’s Side Position Lamp rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 402 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage L FRT HTD Taillamps, Center High-Mounted Driver’s Heated Seat Module SEAT MOD Stoplamp, Flasher Module, ABS Module, Trailer Lamps MEM/ADAPT Driver’s Power Seat Switch, SEAT Memory Seat Module Headlamp Leveling System HDLP LEVELING Chassis Sensors (Export Only) TRUNK Trunk Release Motor DR RELEASE...
Page 403 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Relays Usage (Passenger’s Side) RAP RELAY Retained Accessory Power MINI SPARE Not Used REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger RELAY MINI SPARE Not Used AFTER BOIL Afterboil Heater Pump MICRO The passenger’s side rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 404 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage INTERIOR Hush Panel Lamps, Puddle Lamps, AFTERBOIL Afterboil Heater Pump LAMP Overhead Courtesy Lamp Assembly R FRT HTD Passenger’s Side Heated PSGR DR MOD Right Front Passenger Door Module SEAT MOD Seat Module RIM (Rear Integration Module), SPARE Not Used RIM/IGN SW...
Page 405: 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. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.3 lbs 0.59 kg Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems Cooling System 3.2L V6 10.4 quarts...
Page 406 Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap M82 = Automatic 3.2L V6 0.060 inches (1.524 mm) M35 = 5-Speed Manual 3.6L V6 M82 = Automatic 0.060 inches (1.524 mm) 5.7L V8 M12 = 6-Speed Manual 0.040 inches (1.016 mm) CTS-V Engine Data Engine Horsepower...
Page 407 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-10 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month .........6-10 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 408: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 409 This schedule is for vehicles that: Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the • carry passengers and cargo within recommended necessary equipment, you should have your limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and GM Goodwrench dealer do these jobs.
Page 410: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil message appears, certain services, checks and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for When the Change Engine Oil message in the Driver “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means that it is recommended that your ﬁrst service be service is required for your vehicle.
Page 411 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on • • page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 412: 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. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 413 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) Except 3.2L engine: Inspect engine • accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 3.2L engine: Inspect engine accessory •...
Page 414: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages...
Page 415: Owner Checks And Services
(h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if (l) Change ﬂuid if the vehicle is used for high the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of performance operation. these conditions: (m) Change ﬂuid whenever the vehicle has been driven −...
Page 416: At Each Fuel Fill
At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month It is important to perform these underhood checks at Tire Inﬂation Check each fuel ﬁll. Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check Engine Oil Level Check your spare tire.
Page 417 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake engine in each gear. The starter should work only on page 2-35 if necessary. in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench the vehicle begins to move.
Page 418 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With CAUTION: the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular...
Page 419: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids Usage Fluid/Lubricant and Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® water and use only DEX-COOL Engine Coolant Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, Coolant. See Engine Coolant on part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from page 5-29. your dealer.
Page 420 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Manual DEXRON -III Automatic Hood Latch Transmission Transmission Fluid. Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, ® Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic Latch, Pivots, in Canada 992723) or lubricant Transmission Transmission Fluid. Spring Anchor meeting requirements of NLGI #2, and Release Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 421: 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 GM Part Numbers Other Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25728874 A2029C Engine Oil Filter 88894390 PF2256G 3.2L V6 25177917 PF2129 3.6L HFV6 25010633...
Page 422: Maintenance Record
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 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 423 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 424 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 425 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-3 United States Government ......7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Canadian Government ........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 426: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have and Information the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This is Customer Satisfaction Procedure available from the vehicle registration or title, or the Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to plate at the top left of the instrument panel and...
Page 427: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 428: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance for Text From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) Telephone (TTY) Users 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or From U.S. Virgin Islands: speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), 1-800-496-9994 Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Assistance Center.
Page 429: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can Caribbean Islands/Countries reimburse you up to (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin $1,000 toward eligible Islands) —...
Page 430: Roadside Service
Roadside Service Cadillac Owner Privileges™ Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an Privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout your Cadillac auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac Warranty Period — 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km). owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealer Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the...
Page 431: Courtesy Transportation
Roadside Service Availability Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an advisor is available to assist you over the phone. Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your hearing difficulties or are speech impaired.
Page 432 Scheduling Service Appointments Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, By scheduling a service appointment and advising your reimbursement (ﬁve days maximum) may be available service consultant of your transportation needs, your for the use of public transportation such as taxi or dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
Page 433: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s...
Page 434: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or Reporting Safety Defects to the share it with others other than •...
Page 435: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000. Or, write: Canadian Government Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle General Motors of Canada Limited has a safety defect, you should immediately notify 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
Page 436 Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 437 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ....3-127 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Accessing the DIC Main Menu Antenna System ........3-127 (Base Audio System) ........3-66 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-27 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-44 Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations Anti-Pinch Feature ........
Page 438 Audio System(s) (cont.) Braking ............4-6 Theft-Deterrent Feature ....... 3-124 Braking in Emergencies ........4-8 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-125 Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-21 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-127 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-52 Automatic Transmission ........2-24 Back-Up and License Plate Lamps ....
Page 439 CD Messages ..........3-122 Child Restraints (cont.) Cellular Phone Usage ........3-126 Older Children ..........1-29 Center Console Storage Area ......2-51 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ... 5-53 the LATCH System ........1-43 Chains, Tire ........... 5-78 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Change Engine Oil ..........
Page 440 Cleaning Tires ..........5-96 Cruise Control (CTS-V) ........3-17 Cleaning Vinyl ..........5-93 Cruise Control Light ........3-52 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades ....5-96 CTS-V Engine Data ........5-112 Cleaning Wood Panels ........5-94 Cupholder(s) ..........2-50 Climate Control System Current and Past Model Order Forms ....
Page 441 Delayed Locking ..........2-9 Driving (cont.) DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions Drunken ............4-2 (Base Audio System) ........3-67 Freeway ............. 4-23 Dinghy Towing ..........4-33 Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-25 Diversity Antenna System ....... 3-127 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......4-19 Doing Your Own Service Work ......
Page 442 Engine Exiting the Personalization Menu ..... 3-107 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-24 Express-Down Window ........2-15 Battery ............5-45 Express-Up Window ........2-15 Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-47 Extender, Safety Belt ........1-28 Check Oil Pressure Message ......3-58 Exterior Lamps ..........
Page 443 Folding Rear Seat ..........1-7 Gasoline Following Distance .......... 4-43 Octane ............5-5 Fuel ............... 5-5 Speciﬁcations ..........5-5 Additives ............5-6 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ..2-49 California Fuel ..........5-6 Glove Box ............. 2-50 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....5-10 GM Mobility Program for Persons Filling Your Tank ...........
Page 444 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-25 Hitches ............4-42 ® Ice Possible ........... 3-78 HomeLink Transmitter ........2-46 ® If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ..5-33 HomeLink Transmitter, Programming ....2-47 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ....5-32 Hood If the Light is Flashing ........
Page 445 Light (cont.) Highbeam On ..........3-52 Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) ..2-23 Lights On Reminder ........3-51 Keyless Entry System ........2-4 Malfunction Indicator ........3-47 Keys ............... 2-3 Oil Pressure ..........3-49 Safety Belt Reminder ........3-41 Security ............. 3-51 Sport Mode ..........
Page 446 Memory Mirrors ..........2-53 Memory Seat ..........2-53 Maintenance Schedule Message Additional Required Services ......6-6 Center ............3-53 At Each Fuel Fill ......... 6-10 Check Engine Oil Pressure ......3-58 At Least Once a Month ........ 6-10 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-70 At Least Once a Year ........
Page 447 Outside (cont.) Heated Mirrors ..........2-45 Navigation/Radio System ........ 3-124 Power Mirrors ..........2-43 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-21 Overheated Engine Protection Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-15 Operating Mode .......... 5-31 Overseas — Customer Assistance ...... 7-5 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Owners, Canadian ..........
Page 448 Playing the Radio .......... 3-109 Radios (cont.) Power Radio with CD ........... 3-108 Accessory Outlets ........3-27 Setting the Time ........3-108 Door Locks ..........2-9 Theft-Deterrent .......... 3-124 Electrical System ........5-100 Understanding Reception ......3-125 Lumbar Controls ........... 1-3 RDS Messages ..........
Page 449 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Roadside Service Availability ......7-7 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation .... 2-5 Roadside Service for the Hearing or Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Speech Impaired ........... 7-7 Spare Tire ..........5-85 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ....4-32 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....
Page 450 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4 Service Fuel System ........3-81 Scheduling Service Appointments ......7-8 Service Idle Control ......... 3-82 Seats Service Manuals ..........7-11 Head Restraints ..........1-6 Service Stability System Message ..... 3-82 Heated Seats ..........1-3 Service Steering System ........3-84 Manual Passenger .........
Page 451 ® Stabilitrak System ......... 4-11 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools ......5-90 Stability System Engaged Message ....3-82 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....... 5-90 Stability System Off Message ......3-83 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...... 4-32 Stability System Ready Message .......
Page 452 Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-60 Traction Tire Size ............5-62 Control System (TCS) ......4-8, 4-9 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ......5-63 Control System Warning Light ....... 3-45 Tires ............. 5-58 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ........4-11 ® Buying New Tires ........5-74 Stabilitrak System ........
Page 453 Vehicle Information Menu Item Descriptions ..3-63 Vehicle Information Menu Underhood Fuse Block ........5-101 (Navigation System) ........3-62 Understanding Radio Reception ....... 3-125 Vehicle Personalization Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-75 DIC ............3-88 United States — Customer Assistance ....7-4 Memory Seat and Mirrors ......
Page 454 When to Add Engine Oil ........5-19 Windshield Wiper Lever ........3-21 When to Change Engine Oil Windshield Wipers .......... 3-21 (GM Oil Life System) ........5-21 Winter Driving ..........4-27 When to Check ........5-27, 5-68 Winter Driving Mode Button When to Check and What to Use .....

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