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2013 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Keys, Doors, and

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

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

Owner Manual

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

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

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-37

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-31

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-103

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-21

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-29

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-37

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-44

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-67

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83

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Page 1 2013 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2 2013 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Towing ..... . 10-87 Technical Data ....12-1 OnStar .
Page 3 à l'adresse If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the this manual including, but not limited suivante: hybrid supplement for more to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Helm, Incorporated information. the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, Attention: Customer Service...
Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and This means there is Symbols something that could result in Cautions The vehicle has components and property or vehicle damage. This labels that use symbols instead of would not be covered by the Warning messages found on vehicle text.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power Here are some additional symbols : Exterior Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start that may be found on the vehicle : Fog Lamps : Safety Belt Reminders and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Fuel Gauge : Tire Pressure Monitor...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Driver Information System ..... 1-10 Center (DIC) ....1-18 Mirror Adjustment .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel English Version Shown; Metric Similar...
Page 9 In Brief ® A. Air Vents on page 8 8. StabiliTrak System on Cruise Control on page 9 41. page 9 37. B. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Heated Steering Wheel on See Turn and Lane-Change Rear Park Aid Disable Button. page 5 4 (If Equipped).
Page 10 In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle (RKE) System Information Personalization on page 5 37. The RKE transmitter is used to This section provides a brief Press and hold to open or remotely lock and unlock the doors overview about some of the close the liftgate.
Page 11 In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks To cancel a remote start, do one of With this feature the engine can be Press on the RKE the following: started from outside of the vehicle. transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on Aim the RKE transmitter at the Starting the Vehicle...
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: To unlock the liftgate, press Press and hold on the RKE the power door lock switch or press transmitter until the liftgate starts on the Remote Keyless Entry moving.
Page 13 In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by Windows Press the switch to lower the moving the entire control up window. Pull the switch up to raise or down. it. See Windows on page 2 17 and Power Windows on page 2 18. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3.
Page 14 In Brief See Lumbar Adjustment on Memory Features Second Row Seats page 3 4. On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench Reclining Seatbacks or buckets seats, the seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats.
Page 15 In Brief Heated and Ventilated display show the selected setting: Press to heat the left three for high, two for medium, and Seats outboard or right outboard seat one for low. cushion and to cycle through the temperature settings. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 7.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Mirror Adjustment Power Folding Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors To fold the mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Exterior Mirrors package, the driver and/or 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out passenger mirror tilt to a to the driving position.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Automatic Dimming Rearview Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Mirror Adjustment Adjustment The mirror will automatically reduce The vehicle has adjustable throttle the glare from the headlamps from and brake pedals that allow you to behind. The dimming feature comes change their positions.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Interior Lighting For more information about interior lamps, see: Dome Lamps Dome Lamps on page 6 9. The dome lamps are located in the Reading Lamps on page 6 9. overhead console. Instrument Panel Illumination They come on when any door is Control on page 6 8.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief control to the off position again will Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the headlamps, turn the automatic headlamps and parking lamps, instrument panel DRL back on. lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the See: vehicle is shifted into the P (Park)
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls To turn the rear wiper on, slide the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with lever to a wiper position. this system. : Turns the wiper off. : Turns on the rear wiper delay.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief See Dual Automatic Climate Control To enable the DSC feature: Vehicle Features System on page 8 1 and Rear 1. Move the column shift lever to Climate Control System (Rear the M (Manual) position. Radio(s) Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on 2.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Portable Audio Devices The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone : Press to go to the next favorite must be paired with the Bluetooth radio station, track on a CD, This vehicle has an auxiliary input, system before it can be used in the ®...
Page 24 1-18 In Brief + RES: Press briefly to make the Driver Information : Press to seek the next radio vehicle resume to a previously set station, the next track or chapter Center (DIC) speed, or press and hold to while sourced to the CD or DVD accelerate.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 instantaneous economy, and Vehicle Customization The system can be disabled through average vehicle speed. The the Driver Information Center (DIC). Some vehicle features can be compass and outside air If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE programmed by using the DIC temperature will also be shown in SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE appears buttons next to the steering wheel.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief To clean the camera lens, located Power Outlets Universal Remote System above the license plate, rinse it with The accessory power outlets can be water and wipe it with a soft cloth. used to plug in electrical equipment, See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
Page 28 1-22 In Brief Performance and For more information, see The low tire pressure warning light ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 37. may come on in cool weather when Maintenance the vehicle is first started, and then Tire Pressure Monitor turn off as the vehicle is driven.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 Avoid idling the engine for long Engine Oil Life System Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) periods of time. The engine oil life system calculates Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap When road and weather engine oil life based on vehicle use can use either unleaded gasoline or conditions are appropriate, use and displays a DIC message when...
Page 30 1-24 In Brief ® Roadside Service Roadside Service and OnStar OnStar (U.S. and Canada) U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 If equipped, this vehicle has a If the vehicle has an active OnStar comprehensive, in-vehicle system Canada: 1-800-882-1112 subscription, contact OnStar and the that can connect to a live Advisor vehicle s current GPS location will TTY Users (U.S.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Vehicle Security ....2-12 Windows Vehicle Alarm System ..2-12 Keys Immobilizer .
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the location. Other If locked out of your vehicle, contact vehicles or objects may be Roadside Service. See Roadside blocking the signal. Service (Mexico) on page 13 7 or Roadside Service (U.S. and Check the transmitter's battery. Canada) on page 13 10 for more See Battery Replacement later information.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows three seconds. See Vehicle Pressing on the RKE transmitter Personalization on page 5 37 for disarms the content theft-deterrent additional information. system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 12. Pressing arms the content theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle (Remote Vehicle Start): For Alarm System on page 2 12.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows programmed through your dealer. Press and hold When the replacement transmitter is three seconds to activate the panic programmed to this vehicle, all alarm. The turn signal lamps flash remaining transmitters must also be and the horn sounds repeatedly for reprogrammed.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start Laws in some communities may 2. Press and release restrict the use of remote starters. This feature allows you to start the 3. Immediately press and hold For example, some laws may engine from outside of the vehicle. require a person using the remote until the turn signal lamps flash.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn on the hazard warning After the vehicle's engine has been Door Locks flashers. started two times using , or a Turn the ignition on and then single remote start with one time WARNING back off. extension, the vehicle must be started with the key.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking WARNING (Continued) When locking the doors with the Press on the Remote injuries or even death from power lock switch and a door or the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. heat stroke. Always lock the liftgate is open, the doors will lock See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle whenever leaving it.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks Doors The vehicle may have an automatic Liftgate lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See WARNING Vehicle Personalization on page 5 37. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the Lockout Protection liftgate or trunk/hatch open,...
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Operation WARNING (Continued) To unlock the liftgate, press Adjust the climate control the power door lock switch or press system to a setting that on the Remote Keyless Entry brings in only outside air and (RKE) transmitter twice.
Page 40 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows The power liftgate may be Obstacle Detection Features WARNING temporarily disabled under extreme If the liftgate encounters an obstacle temperatures, or under low battery during a power open or close cycle, You, or others, could be injured if conditions.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Manual Operation of Power Liftglass on the RKE transmitter or Liftgate on the liftgate is pressed while If equipped, there are two ways to power operation is disabled, the open the liftglass: To change the liftgate to manual lamps will flash three times, but the operation, press OFF on the liftgate Press the button on the...
Page 42 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Assist Steps The power assist steps Vehicle Security automatically extend from beneath This vehicle has theft-deterrent the vehicle on the side in which the features; however, they do not make door has been opened. Once the the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Always unlock the doors with the 2. Lock the door with the Remote unlock button on the RKE RKE transmitter. Unlocking a Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter transmitter during the 10-second door any other way will set off or the power door lock switch.
Page 44 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Then reach in through the Immobilizer Operation vehicle will be discouraged because window, unlock the door with the of the high number of electrical key ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ manual door lock and open the codes.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 procedure is for programming 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors additional keys only. If all the the key to LOCK/OFF, and currently programmed keys are lost remove the key. Convex Mirrors or do not operate, you must see 4.
Page 46 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors A popping noise may be heard during the resetting of the power To fold the mirrors: folding mirrors. This sound is normal 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out after a manual folding operation.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Automatic Dimming Interior Mirrors Windows Mirror Automatic Dimming WARNING The vehicle has an automatic Rearview Mirror dimming mirror. The driver outside Never leave a child, a helpless mirror automatically adjusts for the Adjustment adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, glare of the headlamps from behind.
Page 48 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows WARNING Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Override Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and If the battery on the vehicle has WARNING lowered all the way without holding been recharged, disconnected, or is the switch.
Page 50 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows The window is now reprogrammed. Sun Visors Roof Repeat the process for the other windows. Sunroof Window Lockout Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available.
Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
Page 52 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 53: Table Of Contents
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-24 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-39 Restraints Lap Belt .
Page 54 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard WARNING seating positions. With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head Power Seat Adjustment restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is WARNING released to make sure that it is locked in place.
Page 56 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Power Reclining Seatbacks Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals. See Power Mirrors on page 2 16, Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2, and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 22.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints brake pedals will move to the If something has blocked the driver If the easy exit feature is positions previously stored for the seat, power steering column, or the programmed on in the vehicle identified driver. adjustable pedals while recalling a personalization menu, automatic memory position, the recall may driver seat and power steering...
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press the desired button once for the highest setting. With each press Front Seats of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to WARNING the off setting. Indicator bars next to the symbol on the climate control If you cannot feel temperature display show the selected setting:...
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes Heated Rear Seats to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Indicator bars next to WARNING the symbol show the setting: three for high, two for medium, and one...
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket 3. Push and pull on the seatback to Manual Fold and Tumble make sure it is locked. Seats Only) Feature To return the seatback to the upright On vehicles with second row bucket Folding and Tumbling the Seat position: seats, the seatbacks can be To fold and tumble the seat:...
Page 62 3-10 Seats and Restraints 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard The seatback will fold forward to 3. Lift the lever again to release the side of the seat, to release the create a flat load floor. rear of the seat from the floor. seatback.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Folding and Tumbling the Seat Automatic Fold and Tumble from the Third Row Seat Feature The transmission must be in WARNING P (Park) for this feature to work. Using the third row seating WARNING position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, Automatically folding and could cause injury in a sudden...
Page 64 3-12 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Second Returning the Seat to the Row Seat from the Third Row Seat Sitting Position or Outside the Vehicle To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: WARNING 1.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-13 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, WARNING make sure the safety belt in the center seating position is not If either seatback is not locked, it caught between the two seats could move forward in a sudden and is not twisted.
Page 66 3-14 Seats and Restraints The seat cannot be unlatched Put the seat in this position only WARNING from the floor unless the when necessary for additional cargo seatback is folded. space. If either seatback is not locked, it Returning the Third Row Seat could move forward in a sudden from a Tumbled Position stop or crash.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Installing the Third Row Seat 4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. To install the seat: The seatback cannot be raised 1. Open the liftgate to access the to the upright position unless the rear of the vehicle.
Page 68 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-17 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 70 3-18 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt Use the following pictures to shoulder and across the chest. determine the latch plate style: All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt except for able to take belt restraining the center front passenger position,...
Page 71: Properly
Seats and Restraints 3-19 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 72 3-20 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for front outboard right front passenger positions. occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they Adjust the height so the shoulder are part of the safety belt assembly.
Page 74 3-22 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-23 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 76: Safety Belt Use During
3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
Page 77: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a around you, you should use it. crash.
Page 78: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
3-26 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt WARNING system was not being used at the...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-27 The vehicle may have the following the risk of injury from the force of an WARNING (Continued) airbags: inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. If the vehicle has a third row vehicle should wear a safety belt seat, it will have a third row Here are the most important things...
Page 80: Where Are The Airbags
3-28 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Occupants should not lean on or vehicle. To read how, see Older sleep against the door or side Children on page 3 41 or Infants windows in seating positions with and Young Children on seat-mounted side impact airbags page 3 43.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat mounted side impact The roof-rail airbags for the driver, airbags for the driver and right front right front passenger, and second passenger are in the side of the...
Page 82: When Should An Airbag
3-30 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal airbag might not inflate properly or near-frontal crashes to help or it might force the object into reduce the potential for severe that person causing severe injury...
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle has seat-mounted side different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impact and roof-rail airbags. See example: impacts, or in many side impacts. Airbag System on page 3 26.
Page 84: What Makes An Airbag
3-32 Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can Frontal airbag modules are located mounted side impact and roof-rail say whether an airbag should have inside the steering wheel and airbags distribute the force of the inflated simply because of the instrument panel.
Page 85: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints 3-33 What Will You See after off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems...
Page 86 3-34 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-35 The passenger sensing system will an older child riding in a booster WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger seat; and children, who are large frontal airbag under certain enough, using safety belts. Even if the passenger sensing conditions.
Page 88 3-36 Seats and Restraints The system determines an infant For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a is present in a child restraint. children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger A right front passenger takes If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn...
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-37 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
Page 90 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of the belt is an unoccupied seat. If this is not WARNING pulled out all the way, the child desired, remove the object from restraint locking feature will be the seat. For up to 10 seconds after the engaged.
Page 91: Adding Equipment To The
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Adding Equipment to the seat. The passenger sensing If you have any questions, call system may not operate properly Customer Assistance. The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle if the original seat trim is phone numbers and addresses replaced with non-GM covers, for Customer Assistance are in Q: Is there anything I might add upholstery or trim, or with GM...
Page 92: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
3-40 Seats and Restraints Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System I have to get my vehicle Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance or whether this will affect my replacement.
Page 93: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-41 If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the your dealer for service. weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster.
Page 94 3-42 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the children and infants are safer when trip? If yes, continue. If no, properly restrained in a child return to the booster seat. restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating Q: What is the proper way to...
Page 95: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children belt. The belt force would then be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
Page 96 3-44 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front are purchased by the vehicle secured in an appropriate seat.
Page 97: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-45 The restraint manufacturer Child Restraint Systems WARNING instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low on are many kinds of restraints the hip bones, as it should.
Page 98 3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 99: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Children can be endangered in a In some areas of the United States Where to Put the crash if the child restraint is not and Canada, Certified Child Restraint properly secured in the vehicle. Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child...
Page 100 3-48 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee A child in a child restraint in the restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy center front seat can be badly or killed if the right front under some unusual injured or killed by the frontal...
Page 101: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system in child restraint and the size of the your vehicle, you need a child Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able restraint that has LATCH (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 102 3-50 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row 60/40 There is one top tether anchor that (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Lower Anchor): Seating can be used for either the third row...
Page 104 3-52 Seats and Restraints anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors. Third Row Seat For vehicles with a third row seat, there is one top tether anchor at the...
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-53 the instructions that come with the WARNING (Continued) WARNING child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, following the instructions that or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and...
Page 106 3-54 Seats and Restraints Do not fold the empty rear seat Some restraints also use another 2. If the child restraint manufacturer with a safety belt buckled. This vehicle anchor to secure a top recommends that the top tether could damage the safety belt or tether.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-55 If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, If the position you are using...
Page 108: Replacing Latch System
3-56 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Center Front Seat Position) WARNING WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged A child in a child restraint in the LATCH system may not properly center front seat can be badly secure the child restraint,...
Page 109: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-57 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee Position) restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the right front under some unusual seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 110 3-58 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3 49 for how and that came with the child restraint.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-59 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 112: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
3-60 Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, the instructions that come with the Use the following pictures to unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and child restraint say that the top strap determine the latch plate style: let it return to the stowed position. must be anchored.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-61 2. 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. Cinching Latch Plate 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Page 114 3-62 Seats and Restraints For passenger seating positions with a lap-shoulder belt and a free-falling latch plate, try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. 6.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-63 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side-to-side and back-and-forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
Page 116 3-64 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 117 Storage Storage Storage Heated and Cooled Cupholders Compartments For vehicles with heated and cooled Storage Compartments cupholders, these are located in the Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 front center console.
Page 118 Storage To set to heat mode, press and Rear Passenger Cupholders Armrest Storage release the button; the shows For vehicle with an armrest/storage red. Press and release again to turn compartment located by the second it off. row seat, pull the loop at the top of Insulated containers will not work the armrest out to lower the armrest.
Page 119 Storage Center Console Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with crossrails, they can be moved back and forth to A console compartment is located help secure cargo. To adjust them, between the bucket seats. WARNING turn the knob located at each end of the crossrail counterclockwise until The console has both an upper and If something is carried on top of...
Page 120 Storage If needed to carry long items, control. If driving for a long distance, Be sure the cargo is properly move the crossrails as far apart on rough roads, or at high speeds, loaded. as they will go. Tie the load to occasionally stop the vehicle to If small heavy objects are placed the crossrails and the siderails...
Page 121 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-13 Vehicle Messages ... 5-28 Controls Safety Belt Reminders .
Page 122: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-46 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Programming ....5-46 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
Page 123 Instruments and Controls Radio Navigating an iPod or USB Device SRCE (Source/Voice on the Music Navigator Screen Recognition): Press to switch To select preset or favorite radio between the radio and CD, and for stations: 1. Press and release equipped vehicles, the DVD, front to select the next or previous auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
Page 124: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls To scan radio stations: Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer 1. Press and hold until a beep is heard, to place the radio into SCAN mode. A station will play for five seconds before moving to the next station. 2.
Page 125: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls thaw them. Damaged wiper blades Rear Window Wiper/ Compass should be replaced. See Wiper Washer Your vehicle may have a compass Blade Replacement on page 10 29. in the Driver Information The rear wiper control is located on Heavy snow or ice can overload the Center (DIC).
Page 126 Instruments and Controls To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current from tall buildings, utility wires, the following procedure: location and variance zone manhole covers, or other industrial number on the map. structures, if possible. Compass Variance (Zone) Zones 1 through 15 are If CAL should ever appear in the Procedure...
Page 127: Clock
Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a Power Outlets following procedure: few seconds when the The accessory power outlets can be calibration is complete. The DIC Compass Calibration Procedure used to plug in electrical equipment, display will then return to the such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 128 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, WARNING be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Power is always supplied to the the equipment. Do not use outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment exceeding the equipment plugged in when the maximum amperage rating of vehicle is not in use because the 20 amperes.
Page 129: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls If equipment is connected using Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays more than 150 watts or a system For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, For vehicles with an ashtray, it is fault is detected, a protection circuit it is located in the center console located in the center console near shuts off the power supply and the near the cupholders.
Page 130: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Page 131: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 132: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer For more information see Trip An arrow on the fuel gauge Odometer under Driver Information indicates the side of the vehicle the The speedometer shows the vehicle Center (DIC) on page 5 23. fuel door is on. speed in both kilometers per hour The gauge will first indicate empty (km/h) and miles per hour (mph).
Page 133: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on If the driver safety belt is buckled, page 10 18. neither the chime nor the light Temperature Gauge comes on. Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger...
Page 134: Airbag Readiness Light
5-14 Instruments and Controls If the passenger safety belt is If there is a problem with the airbag buckled, neither the chime nor the system, a Driver Information Center light comes on. (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on The front passenger safety belt page 5 35.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Then, after several more seconds, WARNING the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of comes on and stays on, it means the right front passenger frontal that something may be wrong airbag.
Page 136: Charging System Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the If the malfunction indicator lamp hybrid supplement for more comes on while the engine is...
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-17 smoothly. This could lead to could damage the emission control The following may correct an costly repairs that might not be system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emission control system covered by the vehicle warranty. and service might be required. malfunction: Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to...
Page 138 5-18 Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board If one or more of these conditions Diagnostics) system determines occurs, change the fuel brand used. that critical emission control It may require at least one full tank systems have not been of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Page 139: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Brake System Warning WARNING Light The brake system might not be With the ignition on, the brake working properly if the brake system warning light comes on system warning light is on. when the parking brake is set. If the Driving with the brake system vehicle is driven with the parking Metric...
Page 140: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls ® If it does not, have the vehicle If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the StabiliTrak OFF Light serviced by your dealer. If the hybrid supplement for more system is working normally the information. indicator light then goes off. Tow/Haul Mode Light If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off.
Page 141: Traction Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on When the Light Is On Steady the system does not assist in while driving, and a message This indicates that one or more of controlling the vehicle.
Page 142: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it This light is also used to indicate the means that oil is not flowing through status of the anti-theft alarm system the engine properly. The vehicle when the ignition is turned off.
Page 143: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Front Fog Lamp Light See Exterior Lamp Controls on Information Displays page 6 1 for more information. Driver Information Cruise Control Light Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about The front fog lamp light comes on your vehicle.
Page 144 5-24 Instruments and Controls Operation and Displays DIC Buttons the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the The DIC has different displays units selected. which can be accessed by pressing (Vehicle Information): Press the DIC buttons located on the to display the oil life, units, side instrument panel, next to the blind zone system on/off, tire...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Trip/Fuel Menu Items Fuel Range Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL Press the trip/fuel button until (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll RANGE displays. This display AVERAGE ECONOMY displays. through the following menu items: shows the approximate number of This display shows the approximate Odometer remaining kilometers (km) or...
Page 146 5-26 Instruments and Controls To start the timer, press the set/ Instantaneous Economy Vehicle Information Menu reset button while TIMER is Items If your vehicle has this display, displayed. The display will show the press the trip/fuel button until INST (Vehicle Information): Press amount of time that has passed ECON displays.
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-27 recommended in the Maintenance ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as Tire Pressure Schedule in this manual. See a reminder that the system has On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Maintenance Schedule on been turned off. See Object Monitor System (TPMS), the page 11 3 for more information.
Page 148: Vehicle Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage Oil Pressure Vehicle Messages This display shows the current This display will show the oil Messages displayed on the DIC battery voltage. If the voltage is in pressure in either pounds indicate the status of the vehicle or the normal range, the value will kilopascals (kPa) or per square some action may be needed to...
Page 149: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all check for the message on the DIC unnecessary accessories. Have the display. If the message is still Charging Messages electrical system checked as soon displayed or appears again when as possible.
Page 150: Engine Cooling System
5-30 Instruments and Controls LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN Gauge on page 5 13. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime conditioning compressor sounds if the driver side rear door is sounds if the passenger side rear automatically turns off.
Page 151: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle ENGINE ENGINE serviced by your dealer. See Engine This message displays and a chime This message displays when the Oil on page 10 6.
Page 152: Fuel System Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls stays on, the vehicle should be atmosphere. A few driving trips with SERVICE RIGHT HEADLAMP taken to your dealer for service as the cap properly installed should ASSEMBLY soon as possible. turn this light and message off. On some models, this message will be displayed when the right Fuel System Messages...
Page 153: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-33 PARKING ASSIST OFF system. If these displays remain on or due to road spray. It may also after continued driving, the system come on when driving in isolated After the vehicle has been started, needs service. See your dealer. See areas with no guardrails, trees, this message displays to remind the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on...
Page 154 5-34 Instruments and Controls however, you do not have the initialized because of road spin. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce conditions or the incorrect tire size. page 9 14. To turn the StabiliTrak ®...
Page 155: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 The message displays if an restart so you may want to take the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE engine or vehicle related vehicle to your dealer before turning On vehicles with the Tire Pressure problem has been detected and off the engine.
Page 156: Transmission Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls than one tire pressure message at a GRADE BRAKING ENABLED TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE time. To read the other messages ENGINE This message displays when the that may have been sent at the grade braking has been enabled Notice: Do not drive the vehicle same time, press the set/reset with the tow/haul mode button on...
Page 157: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Vehicle Reminder Vehicle Entering the Feature Settings Menu Messages Personalization 1. Turn the ignition on and place ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park). WITH CARE customization capabilities that allow To avoid excessive drain on the you to program certain features to This message displays when ice battery, it is recommended that...
Page 158 5-38 Instruments and Controls DIC display. Press the set/reset ESPANOL: All messages will Press the customization button until button once to display all DIC appear in Spanish. AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the messages in English. DIC display. Press the set/reset ARABIC: All messages will appear button once to access the settings in Arabic.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-39 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until will unlock when the key is taken REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on This feature allows you to select out of the ignition. the DIC display.
Page 160 5-40 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK made to this feature. The current REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears This feature allows you to select setting will remain. on the DIC display. Press the set/ whether or not the locking of the reset button once to access the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be...
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Press the customization button until Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset display. Press the set/reset button whether or not to have the exterior button once to access the settings once to access the settings for this...
Page 162 5-42 Instruments and Controls The lamps will remain on for Press the customization button until Press the customization button until 20 seconds or until the lock button AUTO HIGH BEAMS appears on CHIME VOLUME appears on the on the RKE transmitter is pressed, the DIC display.
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-43 PARK TILT MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR: The Press the customization button until passenger outside mirror will be EASY EXIT RECALL appears on This feature allows you to select tilted down when the vehicle is the DIC display. Press the set/reset whether or not the outside mirror(s) shifted into R (Reverse).
Page 164 5-44 Instruments and Controls The automatic easy exit seat Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL movement will only occur one time EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the This feature allows you to select after the key is removed from the DIC display.
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-45 NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): The remote start NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current feature will be enabled. made to this feature. The current setting will remain. setting will remain.
Page 166 5-46 Instruments and Controls DO NOT RESTORE: The Exiting the Feature Universal Remote customization features will not be Settings Menu System set to their factory default settings. The feature settings menu will be To select a setting, press the set/ See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following reset button while the desired...
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-47 devices such as garage door Park the vehicle outside of the openers, security systems, and garage when programming a garage home automation devices. door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door Do not use this system with any or gate that is being programmed.
Page 168 5-48 Instruments and Controls 2. In the garage, locate the garage 5. Press and release the same Most garage door openers sold door opener receiver button again. The garage door before 1996 are Fixed Code units. (motor-head unit). Find the should move, confirming that Programming a garage door opener Learn or Smart button.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-49 To program up to three devices: The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also 1. To verify that the garage door have a row of dip switches that opener is a Fixed Code unit, can be used when programming remove the battery cover on the the Universal Home Remote.
Page 170 5-50 Instruments and Controls 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch 3. From inside your vehicle, first 4. The indicator lights will blink settings from left to right as firmly press all three buttons at slowly. Enter each switch setting follows: the same time for about from Step 2 into your vehicle's...
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-51 6. Press and hold the button that Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or will be used to control the Fixed Code settings on the Operation garage door until the garage Universal Home Remote device: door moves.
Page 172 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 173: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-9 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 174 Lighting Taillamps For vehicles first sold in Canada, the vehicle's high-beam headlamps the off position only works when the on and off according to surrounding License Plate Lamps vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) traffic conditions. When the headlamps are turned on position.
Page 175 Lighting The other vehicle's lamp(s) are Driving with IntelliBeam turn off until the high-beam stalk covered with dirt, snow and/or is returned to the neutral IntelliBeam will only activate your road spray. position. high-beams when driving over The other vehicle's lamp(s) 32 km/h (20 mph).
Page 176: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting You may need to manually disable A different sensitivity setting is Clean the light sensor window, or cancel the high-beam headlamps available for dealer diagnostics. periodically, using glass cleaner on by turning the low-beam headlamps This is done by pushing and holding a soft cloth.
Page 177: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting The transmission is not in Park. Headlamp High/ To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. The light sensor determines it is Low-Beam Changer daytime. If the headlamps are in the (Headlamp High/Low Beam automatic position or on low beam, When the DRL system is on, only Changer): To change the...
Page 178: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp system. Do not cover the sensor, bright as usual. Make sure the otherwise the headlamps may come instrument panel brightness control System on when they are not needed. is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination When it is dark enough outside, the The system may also turn on the Control on page 6 8.
Page 179: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting not operating, these lamps turn off. Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or Move the exterior lamp control to Signals do not come on, a signal bulb may to disable this feature. be burned out.
Page 180: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Remember, fog lamps alone will not Interior Lighting give off as much light as the For vehicles with fog lamps, they headlamps. Never use the fog Instrument Panel can be used for better vision in lamps in the dark without turning on foggy or misty conditions.
Page 181: Control
Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamps are located in the Entry Lighting overhead console. They come on when any door is The vehicle has an illuminated entry opened and turn off after all the feature. doors are closed. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come on if the Turn the instrument panel...
Page 182: Battery Load Management
6-10 Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being Management high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power...
Page 183 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Navigation Symbols ..7-65 Destination ....7-70 CD/DVD Player ....7-18 System Configure Menu .
Page 184: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Introduction All functions are available when the WARNING vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving: Infotainment Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with the long or too often while using the Read this manual thoroughly to navigation system operation, navigation system could cause a become familiar with how the...
Page 185: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Always be alert and obey traffic and After acknowledging the start up Theft-Deterrent Feature roadway laws and instructions, information, the NAV (Navigation) ® TheftLock is designed to regardless of the guidance from the and DEST (Destination) functions discourage theft of the vehicle's navigation system.
Page 186: Overview
Infotainment System Overview (Power/Volume) (Eject) C. Mark Touch Screen Button (Zoom In) Touch Screen Button E. Map Scale North Up/Heading Up Symbol G. No GPS Symbol H. Full map Touch Screen Button Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) Clock Touch Screen Button K.
Page 187 Infotainment System Q. AUDIO Deleting Personal Information See Category under AM-FM Radio on page 7 9 for more information. R. FAV (Favorite) This navigation system can record See From Map under Destination and store personal information such on page 7 70 for more information. (Phone) as names and addresses.
Page 188 Infotainment System See Storing Radio Station Presets Entering an Address and Point If five or fewer names are under AM-FM Radio on page 7 9 for available, a list displays. If more of Interest, and Storing Preset more information. than five are available, the List Destinations screen button displays a Setting the Clock...
Page 189 Infotainment System 8. Once a street has been 3. Press DEST. 9. Press Start Guidance. The route selected, select the House # is now ready to be started. 4. Press Point of Interest. screen button to enter the house See Point of Interest (POI) under number.
Page 190 Infotainment System 6. Press and hold one of the 4. Select one of the available Guidance Volume screen buttons at the bottom of preset destination screen Adjust the volume of voice guidance the screen until the name buttons. A map screen, with the prompts: appears in the screen button on destination marked appears.
Page 191: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio replaced or additional equipment (Tuning Knob): Turn to go to is added to the vehicle, the the next or previous frequency or chimes may not work. Make sure disc track or chapter. See CD/DVD AM-FM Radio that replacement or additional Player on page 7 18 or MP3 on equipment is compatible with the Before adding any sound...
Page 192 7-10 Infotainment System Finding a Station FM Source Shown, Other Sources FM Source Shown, Other Sources Similar Similar AM Source Shown, Other Sources Similar If you do not want to view a split Category: Press the screen button, screen or you are not on a map located in the middle of the screen, If viewing a map screen, press the screen, press AUDIO.
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-11 categories. The station information 2. To scan stations, press and hold While the XM audio screen is appears on the display. See Radio either arrow for more than displaying and a song is being Menu in this section to add and two seconds.
Page 194 7-12 Infotainment System Add Artist: Press to save the song While a notification popup alert Sound Menu that is currently playing by the screen displays, press the screen artist's name. button showing the station or press Ignore. Clear All: Press and Hold the Clear All screen button to clear the Storing Radio Station Presets stored favorite songs.
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-13 Setting the Tone all source types. The type of DSP 2 CH. (Channel): Enhances selected is displayed on the surround sound. TREBLE: Press + or to increase status line. or decrease the treble. If a station is 5.1 CH.
Page 196 7-14 Infotainment System information displayed or to limit Bose AudioPilot little or no adjustments by features while driving, number of AudioPilot. For more information on AudioPilot: The Bose AudioPilot preset pages, XM (if equipped) AudioPilot, visit www.bose.com/ noise compensation technology. ®...
Page 197: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-15 Radio Data System (RDS) Satellite Radio SiriusXM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language The audio system has a Radio Data ® SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channels): XL on the radio display, System (RDS). RDS features are Service after the channel name, indicates available for use only on FM content with explicit language.
Page 198: Radio Reception
7-16 Infotainment System Channel Unavail: This previously vehicles. If this message is received Radio Reception assigned channel is no longer after having your vehicle serviced, Frequency interference and static assigned. check with your dealer. can occur during normal radio No Artist Info: No artist XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, reception if items such as cell phone information is available.
Page 199: Rear Side Window
Infotainment System 7-17 FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, FM signals only reach about Cellular phone usage may cause make sure that the grid lines for the 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 200: Satellite Radio Antenna
7-18 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in The XM Satellite Radio antenna is the player. When the ignition or CD/DVD Player located on the roof of the vehicle. radio is turned on, the CD starts Keep the antenna clear of playing where it stopped, if it was...
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-19 Random: 2. Release this screen button to (Eject): To eject a disc: stop fast forwarding. The display 1. Press to hear the tracks in 1. Press will show the elapsed time of the random, rather than sequential, track.
Page 202 7-20 Infotainment System Playing a DVD The CD/DVD slot is compatible with When a DVD is loaded, the rear most audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, seat passengers can power on the DVD video does not display on the DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/ RSE video screen and use the navigation screen unless the vehicle RW media along with MP3 and...
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-21 DVD Menu Options Move: Press to move the cursor buttons back and forth from the Options: Press to view the menu bottom-right corner to the top-left option screen buttons. Menu options corner of the screen. are available when they are (Pause/Play): highlighted.
Page 204 7-22 Infotainment System Audio: Press to display the audio you would like to watch or listen to. Night: Press to make the options. Select the audio options This button does not work when the navigation screen background that best improve sound quality. DVD is stopped.
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-23 Menu Language: Press English, Password button. Type in the French, or Spanish to change the password and then change the default language of the DVD video rating level. menus. The menu language must If the password has been forgotten, be available on the disc.
Page 206 7-24 Infotainment System mild neutral detergent solution CD/DVD Messages (Tuning Knob): mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe If Disc Read Error appears on the 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch the disc from the center to the display and/or the CD/DVD comes to go to the start of the current outer edge.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-25 AAC files stored on an iPod. If the CD/DVD is not playing OK to disconnect and a GM logo correctly, for any other reason, try a may appear on the iPod and iPod FAT16 known good CD/DVD. appears on the radio's display.
Page 208 7-26 Infotainment System 2. Press the center screen button 5. Press the up or down arrows The iPod or USB storage device to enter the music navigator located on the side of the screen should not be pulled out from the main screen.
Page 209: Mp3
Infotainment System 7-27 Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, The files can be recorded on a 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, CD-R or CD-RW with a 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps. maximum capacity of 700MB. ID3 tag information is displayed DVD with MP3 are not playable by the radio if it is available.
Page 210 7-28 Infotainment System No Folder File System and Naming ignition or radio, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was When the CD contains only The song name that displays is the the last selected audio source. compressed files, the files are song name that is contained in the located under the root folder.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-29 2. Press the middle screen button, (Rewind): with the folder, artist, or album 1. Press and hold to rewind quickly name, to sort the MP3 by folder, through a track selection. You artist, or album. It may take a will hear sound at a reduced few minutes for the system to volume.
Page 212: Auxiliary Devices
7-30 Infotainment System When playing an MP3 the rear seat To use a portable audio player, Drivers are encouraged to set up operator can power on the RSE connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to any auxiliary device while the video screen and use the remote the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
Page 213: Rear Seat Infotainment
Infotainment System 7-31 2. Press AUDIO then press AUDIO Rear Seat turned off. See Retained Accessory again, repeatedly until AUX Power (RAP) on page 9 26 for more Infotainment (auxiliary) is selected or press information. the AUX screen button. An Video Display Screens auxiliary device must be Rear Seat Entertainment...
Page 214 7-32 Infotainment System CD-R/RW: A disc that has audio Overview RSE Base System files such as CD-R with Some DVDs do not allow fast downloaded MP3 files, MPEG, forwarding or skipping of the or JPEG files. copyright information or previews. The DVD player and discs are If the DVD does not begin playing at coded by global region.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-33 disc indicator, and display information from K. PLAY playback starts. If the disc both DVD players and both Press this button located is inserted incorrectly, the A/V inputs. below the video display DVD player ejects the disc AV OUTPUT (Audio/Video screen to start playback of and No Disc displays.
Page 216 7-34 Infotainment System Using the Base RSE STOP M. EJECT On-Screen Display (OSD) Press once to stop playing Press to eject a disc from Menus a DVD. the DVD slot. Use the OSD setup display There is a pre-stop feature If a disc is ejected from the menus for: for DVD and video CD...
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-35 Not all DVDs support all of the 4. Press the right navigation arrow feature defaults in the setup menus. and then use the up/down If a feature is not supported, the navigation arrows to select a defaults are provided by the DVD display option.
Page 218 7-36 Infotainment System 2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote control to select the Parental sub-menu under the Preference Page. 3. Press the SETUP button, and use the right and up/down navigation arrows to select any one of the available Rating settings from the display menu.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-37 To create a six digit password, use the numeric keypad on the remote control. Press the ENTER button to confirm. The default password is 136900. To change the Parental Control Password: 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control 4.
Page 220 7-38 Infotainment System RSE Overview Uplevel System The following discs are compatible While the vehicle is moving, with the DVD player: passengers should not unfasten The loading slot for the DVD player their safety belts to make DVD-Video: A DVD that has is located at the top of the head adjustments to the video screen video.
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-39 B. CD/DVD Slot D. POWER The loading slot for the Press to turn the power on DVD player is located at or off. Each video screen the top of the head can be powered on or off MPEG-1 restraint.
Page 222 7-40 Infotainment System 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Output Jack STOP M. EJECT Wired headphones can be Press once to stop playing Press to eject a disc from plugged in with a 3.5 mm a DVD. the DVD slot. (1/8 in) jack. There is a pre-stop feature If a disc is ejected from the K.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-41 Using the Uplevel RSE Not all DVDs support all of the The angle mark allows different feature defaults in the setup menus. viewing angles on the DVD player. On-Screen Display (OSD) If a feature is not supported, the To set the angle mark: Menus defaults are provided by the DVD...
Page 224 7-42 Infotainment System 3. Press the down navigation arrow 3. Press the ENTER button, use Preference Setup Menu to select Speaker Setup the left or right navigation arrows To set the audio playback language: sub-menu and to adjust the to adjust the following: 1.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-43 To set the disc menu language: 3. Press the SETUP button, and If yes if selected, the six digit use the right and up/down password must be entered for the 1. Press the SETUP button on the navigation arrows to select any disc to play.
Page 226 7-44 Infotainment System 5. At the Confirm PWD option, Vehicle Speakers Wireless Headphones confirm the new password by Audio from the DVD player or an The two wireless headphones entering the new password auxiliary device can be heard included with the Headrest DVD again.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-45 OFF/ON (Power): Turn the power weaken the batteries. Keep the warranty. Storage in extreme cold switch located on the earpiece to headphones stored in a cool, dry can weaken the batteries. Keep turn the wireless headphones on or place.
Page 228 7-46 Infotainment System SETUP: Press to change the DVD-Video Screen 4: Press the SOUND AROUND SELECT: Press default settings, see Using the RSE DVD button located under 4 to to select an FM transmitter channel. On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus transmit IR codes for DVD mode on The SOUND AROUND SELECT later in this manual.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-47 TITLE: Press to enter the disc title DISPLAY: Press to scroll through REPEAT : Press to repeat part mode. The title feature is display information on the upper left or all of a chapter, title, track, or the disc-specific, and may not be corner of the screen, such as title, entire disc after using the A-B...
Page 230 7-48 Infotainment System If the remote control is to be stored STOP : Press to stop playback PREV (Previous): Press to for a long period of time, remove the of a disc. play the previous chapter or track. batteries and keep it in a cool, dry To return to previous chapters or To resume disc playback, place.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-49 4. Press DISPLAY four times and be changed by navigating through Selecting a Play Mode Total Remain appears along with the file system. The DVD player The order the songs are played can the current track playing and the plays the songs in the order they be temporarily chosen on a disc.
Page 232: Rear Seat Entertainment
7-50 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting dampened with warm water. Dry the Do not touch the bottom side of a screens by wiping with a clean dry CD or DVD while handling it; this IR Sensor Inoperative: Check that cotton cloth. could damage the surface.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-51 Before Driving DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Headphones Control is on, a padlock icon The RSE is designed for rear seat displays. passengers only. The driver cannot The radio can be turned back on safely view the video screen while with a single press of the power driving and should not try to do so.
Page 234 7-52 Infotainment System listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, power if the RSE system and RSA Storage in extreme cold can MP3s, DVD-As, or any auxiliary are shut off, or if the headphones weaken the batteries. Keep the source connected to A/V jacks or are out of range of the transmitters headphones stored in a cool, dry the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle...
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-53 If the headphones are to be stored camcorder or a video game unit to the wired headphones. See Using for a long period of time, remove the the RSE system. Adapter the Auxiliary Input Jack under batteries and keep them in a cool, connectors or cables (not included) Auxiliary Devices on page 7 30 for dry place.
Page 236 7-54 Infotainment System Audio Output When a device is connected to the and the DVD continues to play A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary through the previous audio source. Audio from the DVD player or input jack if the vehicle has this Use the remote control power button auxiliary inputs can be heard feature, the rear seat passengers...
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-55 Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons could also affect the function of the (Power): Press this button to remote control. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Illumination): Press this button slot, the remote control (power)
Page 238 7-56 Infotainment System While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Fast Reverse): Press this can be played slowly by pressing select the choice that is highlighted button to quickly reverse the DVD or the play/pause button then pressing in any menu.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-57 (Subtitles): Press this button to 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press Second Third Row turn on or off subtitles and to move this button to select chapter or track Button Screen through subtitle options when a numbers greater than nine. Press Press Screen DVD is playing.
Page 240 7-58 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-59 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 242: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
7-60 Infotainment System ® Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled button. An iPod or portable audio by both the RSA and the front radio, device can be connected to the front When cleaning the video screen, only one band can be tuned to at auxiliary jack or the USB port.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-61 © ¨ While listening to a disc, press the PROG (Program): Press this (Seek): When listening to FM, ¨ button to go to the next preset radio AM, or XM (if equipped), press right seek arrow to go to the next station or channel set on the main ©...
Page 244: Using The Navigation
7-62 Infotainment System Navigation 3. Press and hold for more than FAV (Favorite): Press to access two seconds to turn off the the preset stations. See Storing navigation system, the Rear Radio Station Presets under, Using the Navigation Seat Entertainment (RSE), and Overview on page 7 4.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-63 NAV (Navigation): Press to view Touch-Sensitive Screen A-Z (Alphabet): Select to enter the vehicle's current position on the letters from the alphabet. This Buttons map screen. Each press of this button may toggle to A-Y. Touch-sensitive screen buttons are button cycles through Full Map and 0-9 (Numbers): Select to enter located on the screen.
Page 246: Maps
7-64 Infotainment System Maps drive. The navigation system Map Adjustments provides full route guidance in the The system lets you adjust the scale This section includes basic detailed map areas. of view on the map. Also, as you information that you need to know drive, the map scrolls automatically Limited Guidance Areas about the map database.
Page 247: Navigation Symbols
Infotainment System 7-65 Scrolling the Map If scrolling while the vehicle is in Navigation Symbols motion, there is one scroll speed The following symbols are the most and a limited distance to scroll. common symbols that appear on a Keep pressing on the map screen to map screen.
Page 248 7-66 Infotainment System The stopover symbol displays on the map after a stopover has been added to the route. The stopover symbols are numbered one through three, depending on how many stopovers The distance and time to destination The straight line to distance symbol have been set.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-67 The shaded triangle indicates the North direction. While in Heading Up mode the direction at the top of the screen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates the direction the vehicle is traveling. Press this screen symbol to switch The north up symbol indicates the Press the Mark screen button to between Heading Up, North Up, and...
Page 250 7-68 Infotainment System Displaying POI icons on the map More: Press to view more POI shows where POIs (e.g. restaurants, categories. gas stations, etc.) are located. This Franchise Search: screen appears after selecting the 1. Press to display a list of pre-set POI screen button.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-69 Address Book: Press to add this List all Categories: Press to list all POI to the address book. See Nav POIs sorted alphabetically. under Configure Menu on page 7 84 Delete: To delete a specific POI for information on editing address category, select the category.
Page 252 7-70 Infotainment System 3-D Lane Guidance Dual Mode Destination Press DEST to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other...
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-71 4. Once a state or province has 5. Once a city has been selected been selected the City name the Street name category is category is automatically automatically selected for entry. selected for entry. Start entering the street name. Enter the City Name or press the If five or fewer names are Last 5 Cities screen button.
Page 254 7-72 Infotainment System 9. Press Start Guidance. The route The Last 5 Streets screen 6. Once the house number is is now ready to be started. displays a list of the last five selected, the city name street names that had been automatically populates.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-73 3. Select the state/province screen the number of available streets. Point of Interest (POI) button, if needed, to change the Press this button to view the list The Point of Interest (POI) current state or province. A list and select a street.
Page 256 7-74 Infotainment System or select the Franchise Search 6. Select the route preference for 6. Select the route preference for screen button to do a franchise Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The search. system calculates and highlights system calculates and highlights the route.
Page 257 Infotainment System 7-75 6. Select the route preference for 3. Press GO, located next to the Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The destination. The map screen, system calculates and highlights with the destination marked the route. displays. 7. Press Start Guidance. The route 4.
Page 258 7-76 Infotainment System 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary. Use the scroll arrows to the left to scroll through the list. 4.
Page 259 Infotainment System 7-77 Map Coordinates 4. Press Latitude and select either 3. Use and press on the N (North) or S (South) to enter map to find the area that you The coordinates destination entry the direction of the latitude would like to select as your method lets you select a destination coordinate.
Page 260 7-78 Infotainment System Preset Destination To use the preset destination entry Map Destination Screen Functions method: The preset destination entry method If the map screen is used to show lets you set a destination by 1. Press DEST. destination, it will have map screen selecting from one of five previously capabilities such as GO, Mark, 2.
Page 261 Infotainment System 7-79 ® Low Fuel Warning OnStar Destination Download (US and Canada) OnStar Destination Download (if equipped) is a service available for OnStar subscribers that makes operating your navigation system much simpler. It allows subscribers to request and receive navigation When the fuel in the vehicle assistance on-the-go.
Page 262 7-80 Infotainment System Press Add to Address Book, the If OnStar downloads a next waypoint in the existing route. navigation system copies the destination and the address is All features such as Call and Add to downloaded destination to the not found in the mapping disc s Address Book will be available for address book and displays the...
Page 263 Infotainment System 7-81 Press to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. (Scroll Arrows): Press the arrows to scroll through the list of maneuvers. Avoid: Press this screen button, next to the adjacent street name, to avoid the maneuver.
Page 264 7-82 Infotainment System the whole route if necessary. The the current route between the start (Reverse Skip): Press to go detour option is only available while point and final destination. Once a back to the start point or previous driving on a current planned route. stopover has been added, the stopover.
Page 265 Infotainment System 7-83 Press the Add to Address Book 7. Select the route preference for Resume Guidance screen button when available on Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The Press this screen button, from the POI information screens, system calculates and highlights Route screen, to resume guidance Destination Entry screens, the route.
Page 266: Configure Menu
7-84 Infotainment System To store the current vehicle position 4. Select the address book entry to Press CONFIG to adjust several of as a preset destination: be stored as the preset the system's features and destination. Press Name to add preferences.
Page 267 Infotainment System 7-85 and Bose AudioPilot. See Radio Voice Prompt Allow Ferrys: This feature allows Menu under, AM-FM Radio on the system to use ferries when Press the Voice Prompt screen page 7 9 for more information. calculating a planned route. button to change the volume of the voice prompts or to turn voice Allow Time and Seasonal...
Page 268 7-86 Infotainment System 5. Press the Phone # screen button 5. The system will ask for you to and use the numeric keyboard to state the name. You will have input or change the phone four seconds to state the name. number.
Page 269 Infotainment System 7-87 4. A list of all the address book Use the Map Database Information/ Off-Road Mode entries will display. Press and Remove Map Data screen button to To turn the Off-road mode on or off: hold Clear All. view the coverage areas of the map 1.
Page 270 7-88 Infotainment System Traffic Options (US and the navigation system to provide continuously updated traffic Canada) information personalized for a Read the following Options driver s needs. descriptions to understand how the XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts XM NavTraffic operates. the traffic information for many XM NavTraffic (USA and markets nationally, and the service Canada)
Page 271 Infotainment System 7-89 3. Press the Traffic button. This The Traffic Icon has three different Traffic button is highlighted when it is condition displays. These are: Condition Status Icon active. Traffic Traffic events are Condition Status Icon Selecting Alert for Approaching on route.
Page 272 7-90 Infotainment System To view the traffic condition location arrow appears, the distance Options and information on the map: indicates how far the event is ahead on current Interstate highway or route. While the vehicle is moving, the traffic list up or down, scroll arrows are limited to a maximum of four pages.
Page 273 Infotainment System 7-91 Yellow indicates slightly impaired With route planned, Traffic Event traffic flow with average speed on Route screen displays. between 40 km/h (25 mph) and If the Alert for Approaching Traffic 72 km/h (45 mph). Events is Off, the alert pop-up Green indicates normal traffic screen does not display.
Page 274 7-92 Infotainment System Name Scrolling to Traffic Events on condition displays. See Scrolling the Map the Map under Maps on page 7 64 Press the Name screen button to for more information. display traffic events in the order of distance. The closest event is To display traffic events in another shown first.
Page 275 Infotainment System 7-93 Detailed Traffic Event Screens Back, Map, More, and Avoid (Accident): Roadway obstructed due to accident. These buttons have common functions across all three Detailed (Road Works): Delayed traffic Traffic Event screens. due to construction. Back: Press to return to the Category 4, Advisories: previous screen.
Page 276 7-94 Infotainment System Avoid: This button is used to avoid prompts. During a traffic voice The Extended Forecast Weather the location of an event on the prompt, if RPT is pressed, the screen displays five days of the route. If pressed, a new route is current prompt playback cancels.
Page 277 Infotainment System 7-95 Display Brightness/Contrast/Mode Alert Notification: Press the Alert Notification button located at the Press this screen button to change Press CONFIG to enter the bottom rightside of the Current the brightness, contrast, and mode configure menu options, then press Weather screen turns on or off of the display.
Page 278 7-96 Infotainment System Night: Press to make the map For more information about the Rear Setting the Clock background darker. Vision Camera, see Rear Vision The navigation system time and the Camera (RVC) on page 9 47 in the Day: Press to make the map analog clock operate independently.
Page 279: Global Positioning
Infotainment System 7-97 Global Positioning This system may not be available or For more information if the GPS is interferences may occur if any of the not functioning properly, see Vehicle System (GPS) following are true: Positioning on page 7 97 and Problems with Route Guidance on The navigation system determines Signals are obstructed by tall...
Page 280: Problems With Route
7-98 Infotainment System Surface streets run parallel to a First time the map DVD is There is no route guidance when freeway. inserted. turning at an intersection. Vehicle has just been transferred Battery is disconnected for Plural names of places may be by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
Page 281: If The System Needs
Service General Motors of Mexico, produced. The map database is Customer Care Center Cadillac updated periodically, provided that If the navigation system needs toll-free phone number, the map information has changed.
Page 282: Database Coverage
7-100 Infotainment System Database Coverage Voice Recognition To use voice recognition: Explanations The navigation system's voice recognition allows for hands-free Coverage area depends upon the operation of the navigation system, map detail available. Some areas audio system, and OnStar (if have greater map detail than others.
Page 283 Infotainment System 7-101 If you experience difficulty with Helpful Hints for Stating Voice Recognition Commands the system recognizing a Commands The following list shows all of the command, try saying it more When a multiple command is voice commands available for the softly, and wait for a few available, choose the command navigation system with a brief...
Page 284 7-102 Infotainment System If not currently driving on a route, Display [set] night [mode]: Sets Radio [select] (channel) XM (if the system automatically creates the the display to night mode. equipped), radio [select] voice tag destination as the final (channel) satellite (if equipped): Display [set] auto [mode]: Sets destination.
Page 285: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-103 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. CD, DVD, Disc select previous Phone The system may not work with folder: Use this command to select all cell phones. See Pairing in the previous folder on the MP3 or Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 286 7-104 Infotainment System A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone (Push to Talk): Press to Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a system information, and start receive phone calls.
Page 287 Infotainment System 7-105 The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit Phones Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be The system can list all cell phones (PIN).
Page 288 7-106 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 30 two seconds.
Page 289 Infotainment System 7-107 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a that you want to store. After phone number to be dialed by 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system entering the digits one at a time.
Page 290 7-108 Infotainment System Once connected, the person called 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Call Waiting will be heard through the audio that you want to dial. After each Call waiting must be supported on speakers. digit is entered, the system the cell phone and enabled by the repeats back the digit it heard wireless service carrier.
Page 291 Infotainment System 7-109 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Voice pass-thru allows access to the to be called. system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the transferred.
Page 292 7-110 Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Other Information (DTMF) Tones ® Unless information is deleted out of The Bluetooth word mark and ® the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it logos are owned by the Bluetooth The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely.
Page 293 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system System .
Page 294 Climate Controls Off: Press the driver side forward unless it is set to Use the steps below to place the temperature knob to turn the climate recirculation mode. See entire system in automatic mode: control system off. Outside air still Recirculation later in this section.
Page 295 Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger To avoid blowing cold air in cold When the system is turned off, the temperature. weather, the system will delay display goes blank after displaying turning on the fan until warm air is the current status of the system.
Page 296 Climate Controls freezing. The recirculation mode If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is On hot days, open the windows long cannot be selected while in the selected again, the climate control enough to let hot inside air escape. defog mode. system displays the previous This helps to reduce the time it temperature settings.
Page 297 Climate Controls The recirculation mode cannot be Rear Window Defogger Heated Mirrors: Press to help used with floor, defog, or defrost clear fog or frost from the surface of The rear window defogger uses a modes. If recirculation is selected the outside mirror.
Page 298 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and Seat Audio) holding the button. To turn the For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are system on from the rear seats, integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Page 299 Climate Controls Independent Mode: This mode + or (Increase/Decrease + or (Temperature Control): directs rear seating airflow Temperature): Press the + or Press these buttons to adjust the according to the settings of the rear buttons to increase or decrease the temperature of the air flowing into controls.
Page 300 Climate Controls When you enter a vehicle in cold Adding outside equipment to the Air Vents weather, press the fan up button front of the vehicle, such as to the maximum fan level before hood-air deflectors, may affect Use the air outlets located in the driving.
Page 301 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems ® Power (RAP) ....9-26 StabiliTrak System ..9-37 Operating Shifting Into Park .
Page 302: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-56 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 303: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving WARNING WARNING Defensive driving means always Taking your eyes off the road too Drinking and then driving is very expect the unexpected. The first long or too often could cause a dangerous. Your reflexes, step in driving defensively is to wear crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 304: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking power brake assist but it will be Curve Tips used when the brake is applied. Take curves at a reasonable Braking action involves perception Once the power assist is used up, it speed. time and reaction time. Deciding to can take longer to stop and the push the brake pedal is perception Reduce speed before entering a...
Page 305: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. Skidding The vehicle may straighten out.
Page 306: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Know the local laws that apply to Remember: Antilock brakes help WARNING off-road driving. avoid only the braking skid. To gain more ground clearance if When driving off-road, bouncing Off-Road Driving needed, it may be necessary to and quick changes in direction remove the front fascia lower Four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive...
Page 307 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, cannot be seen, get out of the WARNING (Continued) trees, or grasses or disturb vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. driving further. Keep cargo in the cargo area Do not park over things that When driving on hills: as far forward and as low as burn.
Page 308 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or When driving down a hill, keep 2. Shift into P (Park) and then backward with either the the vehicle headed straight restart the engine. transmission or transfer case in down. Use a low gear because If driving uphill when the N (Neutral).
Page 309 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, steepness of the incline more after stalling, set the parking or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across brake, shift an automatic Use a low gear when driving in mud with the uphill wheels, or if the transmission into P (Park), and...
Page 310: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating Notice: Do not drive through After operation in mud or sand, WARNING standing water if it is deep have the brake linings cleaned and enough to cover the wheel hubs, checked. These substances can Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, axles or exhaust pipe.
Page 311: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-11 Have good tires with proper Hydroplaning WARNING tread depth. See Tires on Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water page 10 40. can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. Turn off cruise control. tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a water.
Page 312: Hill And Mountain Roads
9-12 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding Driving on steep hills or through roads, long grades, passing or Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving no-passing zones) and take or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-13 Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions WARNING If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a wheels will spin and polish the serious situation. Stay with the Snow can trap engine exhaust surface under the tires even more.
Page 314: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-14 Driving and Operating feel really uncomfortable from the WARNING (Continued) WARNING cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. Fully open the air outlets on If the vehicle's tires spin at high If it takes some time for help to or under the instrument speed, they can explode, and you arrive, now and then when you run...
Page 315: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-15 shifting, and press lightly on the Vehicle Load Limits accelerator pedal when the It is very important to know how transmission is in gear. Slowly much weight your vehicle can spinning the wheels in the forward carry.
Page 316 9-16 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum WARNING Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Tire and Loading Vehicle Weight Rating Information label also shows the (GVWR), or either the size of the original equipment...
Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-17 Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Locate the statement The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 318 9-18 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-19 Rating (GVWR). The GVWR Using heavier suspension WARNING includes the weight of the components to get added vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and durability might not change your Do not load the vehicle any cargo. weight ratings. Ask your dealer heavier than the Gross to help you load your vehicle the Vehicle Weight Rating...
Page 320 9-20 Driving and Operating There is also important loading Automatic Level Control WARNING information for off-road driving in The automatic level control rear this manual. See Loading Your Things you put inside the suspension comes as a part of Vehicle for Off-Road Driving vehicle can strike and injure the Road Sensing Suspension.
Page 321: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-21 Avoid making hard stops for to LOCK. You may hear the air Starting and the first 322 km (200 miles) or compressor operating when the Operating so. During this time the new height is being adjusted. brake linings are not yet If a weight-distributing hitch is broken in.
Page 322: Adjustable Throttle And Brake
9-22 Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Before you start driving, fully press To shift out of P (Park), the ignition the brake pedal to confirm the must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ Brake Pedal adjustment is right for you. While ACCESSORY and the regular brake driving, make only small pedal must be applied.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-23 Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See while the engine is off. Use this vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9 35. position if the vehicle must be loss of power assist in the brake pushed or towed.
Page 324: Starting The Engine
9-24 Driving and Operating D (START): This is the position that Starting Procedure the engine is already running. starts the engine. When the engine Engine cranking can be stopped 1. With your foot off the accelerator starts, release the key. The ignition by turning the ignition switch to pedal, turn the ignition to START.
Page 325: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-25 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: If you add electrical parts 2. Open the hood and unwrap the 5-10 seconds, especially in very or accessories, you could change electrical cord. The cord is cold weather (below 18°C or the way the engine operates.
Page 326: Retained Accessory
9-26 Driving and Operating 4. Before starting the engine, be the windows and sunroof continue Leaving the Vehicle with the sure to unplug and store the to work up to 10 minutes until any Engine Running cord as it was before to keep it door is opened.
Page 327: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-27 If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the releasing the parking brake.
Page 328: Parking Over Things
9-28 Driving and Operating ® If you are still having a problem Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust shifting, then have the vehicle Vehicles with V8 engines may have serviced soon. Active Fuel Management. This WARNING system allows the engine to operate Parking over Things Engine exhaust contains carbon on either all or half of its cylinders,...
Page 329: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-29 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the in the vehicle body from engine running. hybrid supplement for more damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine...
Page 330 9-30 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the already moving, use N (Neutral) WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position to only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the use when you start the engine vehicle is being towed. you are on fairly level ground, because the vehicle cannot move always set the parking brake and...
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-31 D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization a heavy load or when temperature normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission changes. During this adaptive shift fuel economy. If you need more shifting to the current driving controls process, shifting may feel power for passing, and you are:...
Page 332: Manual Mode
9-32 Driving and Operating spin the tires. When stopping on Manual Mode displayed on the second line. The a hill, use the brakes to hold the number displayed in the DIC is the Driver Shift Control (DSC) vehicle in place. highest gear that can be used.
Page 333: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-33 Tow/Haul Mode Also see Tow/Haul Mode under To disable or enable Tow/Haul Towing Equipment on page 9 63 for Grade Braking within the current more information. ignition key cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul button for The Tow/Haul Mode works with the three seconds.
Page 334: Drive Systems
9-34 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels If the vehicle has this feature, are slowing down.
Page 335: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-35 suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking leave enough room up ahead to brake on can overheat the brake stop, even with ABS. system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system Using ABS parts.
Page 336: Brake Assist
9-36 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) During the transition period between when the driver releases the brake This vehicle has a brake assist Non hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak pedal and starts to accelerate to feature designed to assist the driver have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) drive off on a grade, HSA holds the in stopping or decreasing vehicle...
Page 337: Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System
Driving and Operating 9-37 Ride Control Systems the vehicle is started. See Trailer If a DIC message appears, make Sway Control (TSC) on page 9 67 sure the StabiliTrak system has not for more information. been turned off using the Traction ®...
Page 338 9-38 Driving and Operating the appropriate DIC message It is recommended to leave the displays. This will also disable the system on for normal driving TSC feature. conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle Traction control and StabiliTrak can is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, be turned on by pressing and...
Page 339: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-39 Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle StabiliTrak may also turn off is allowed to spin excessively automatically if it determines that a TCS is part of the StabiliTrak ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake problem exists with the system.
Page 340: Road Sensing Suspension
9-40 Driving and Operating Road Sensing Continuous Damping Autoride and MagneRide also interact with the tow/haul mode that, Suspension Control (CDC) when activated, will provide additional control of the shock The Road Sensing This vehicle may have a continuous absorbers. This additional control Suspension (RSS) feature provides damping control system called ®...
Page 341: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-41 An air compressor connected to the Cruise Control This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic rear shocks will raise or lower the 6-speed automatic transmission, rear of the vehicle to maintain see Grade Braking under Tow/Haul WARNING proper vehicle height. The system is Mode on page 9 33 for an activated when the ignition key is explanation of how cruise control...
Page 342 9-42 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is Setting Cruise Control disengaged without erasing the set If the cruise button is on when not in...
Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-43 Reducing Speed While Using hills, pressing the accelerator pedal Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control may be necessary to maintain There are three ways to end cruise vehicle speed. When going If the cruise control system is control: downhill, Cruise Grade Braking already activated,...
Page 344: Object Detection Systems
9-44 Driving and Operating Object Detection How the System Works Turning the System On and Off URPA comes on automatically when Systems the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working. If available, the Ultrasonic Rear URPA operates only at speeds less Parking Assist (URPA) system uses...
Page 345: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-45 PARKING ASSIST OFF: This Other conditions may affect system WARNING message occurs if the driver performance, such as vibrations disables the system or if the vehicle from a jackhammer or the SBZA does not detect vehicles is driven above 8 km/h (5 mph) in compression of air brakes on a very rapidly approaching outside of the...
Page 346 9-46 Driving and Operating How the System Works the same side, the display will flash to give you extra warning not to The SBZA symbol lights up in the change lanes. side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the side blind At speeds greater then 32 km/h zone, indicating it may be unsafe to (20 mph), SBZA displays may come...
Page 347: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-47 shrubs, and other stationary objects. The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ON SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE This is normal system operation, the option will not be selectable if the ALERT SYSTEM: If this message vehicle does not need service. conditions for normal system appears, both SBZA displays will operation are not met.
Page 348 9-48 Driving and Operating shifted into R (Reverse), the video The delay that is received after WARNING image appears on the navigation shifting out of R (Reverse) is screen. After a delay, the navigation approximately 10 seconds. The The RVC system does not display screen displays the last screen after delay can be canceled by children, pedestrians, bicyclists,...
Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-49 The symbols appear near objects Guidelines RVC Location detected by the URPA system. The The RVC system has a guideline symbol may cover the object when overlay that can help the driver align viewing the navigation screen. the vehicle when backing into a To turn the symbols on or off: parking spot.
Page 350 9-50 Driving and Operating Ice, snow, mud, or anything else Displayed images may be further or builds up on the camera lens. closer than they appear. The area Clean the lens, rinse it with displayed is limited and objects water, and wipe it with a soft which are close to either corner of cloth.
Page 351: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-51 Fuel vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a slight audible Use of the recommended fuel is an knocking noise, commonly referred important part of the proper to as spark knock, might be heard. maintenance of this vehicle. To help If the octane is less than 87, you keep the engine clean and maintain might notice a heavy knocking noise...
Page 352: California Fuel
9-52 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean Requirements Countries and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any that is advertised as TOP TIER California Emissions Standards, it is...
Page 353: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-53 recommend that you use these control system performance. The indicating ethanol content. Do not gasolines, if they comply with the malfunction indicator lamp might use the fuel if the ethanol content is specifications described earlier. turn on. If this occurs, return to your greater than 85%.
Page 354: Filling The Tank
9-54 Driving and Operating E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank WARNING (Continued) (gallon) than gasoline, so you will need to refill the fuel tank more WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel often when using E85 than when cap is opened too quickly.
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-55 When replacing the fuel cap, insert WARNING the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap If a fire starts while you are clockwise until it clicks. It will require refueling, do not remove the more effort to turn the fuel cap on nozzle.
Page 356: General Towing
9-56 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Place container on the ground. Information WARNING Place the nozzle inside the fill Only use towing equipment that has Filling a portable fuel container opening of the container been designed for the vehicle.
Page 357 Driving and Operating 9-57 Driving Characteristics Towing a trailer requires a certain WARNING amount of experience. The and Towing Tips combination you are driving is When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
Page 358 9-58 Driving and Operating Passing When turning with a trailer, make The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if wider turns than normal. Do this so the transmission shifts too often. More passing distance is needed the trailer will not strike soft See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 33.
Page 359: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-59 Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to into P (Park). inspect these before and during WARNING the trip.
Page 360 9-60 Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer WARNING (Continued) driving the vehicle by itself. How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering means changes in seriously injured. The vehicle may handling, acceleration, braking, It depends on how the rig is used. also be damaged;...
Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-61 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Escalade 2WD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade AWD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade ESV 2WD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs)
Page 362 9-62 Driving and Operating Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum proper. If they are not, adjustments allowable tongue weight for the might be made by moving some vehicle.
Page 363: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-63 Weight of the Trailering Other trailers may require a weight Weight Distributing Hitch distributing hitch that uses spring Combination Adjustment bars to distribute the trailer tongue It is important that the combination weight among the two vehicle and of the tow vehicle and trailer does trailer axles.
Page 364 9-64 Driving and Operating Hitch Cover (without Dual To reinstall the hitch cover: Hitch Cover (with Dual Exhaust) Exhaust) 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle and push The vehicle may have a hitch cover. To remove the hitch cover: the upper tabs in the hitch cover To remove the hitch cover:...
Page 365 Driving and Operating 9-65 3. Turn the fasteners on the lower the instructions for the trailer brakes The seven-wire harness contains tabs 90 degrees clockwise to so they are installed, adjusted and the following trailer circuits: lock the cover in place. maintained properly.
Page 366 9-66 Driving and Operating headlamps as a second way to Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists boost the vehicle system and when pulling a heavy trailer or a charge the battery. large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 33 for more Electric Brake Control Wiring information.
Page 367: Trailer Sway
Driving and Operating 9-67 Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Trailer Sway Conversions and when lightly loaded or with no trailer Control (TSC) Add-Ons at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak selection of Tow/Haul when the Add-On Electrical have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Page 368 9-68 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-20 Back-Up Lamps ... . 10-31 Power Steering Fluid .
Page 370: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Towing General Information Operation ....10-50 Towing the Vehicle ..10-87 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 371: Warning
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 372: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 17.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 374: Engine Oil
10-6 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Engine Oil page 10 12. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 14. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-7 Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way.
Page 376 10-8 Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the ® with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle.
Page 377: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Life System be changed at least once a year 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET and, at this time, the system must button on the DIC for more than When to Change Engine Oil be reset. Your dealer has trained five seconds.
Page 378 10-10 Vehicle Care Notice: Use of the incorrect overheat. Be sure to get an 6. Using the TRANS TEMP automatic transmission fluid may accurate reading if checking the reading, determine and perform damage the vehicle, and the transmission fluid. the appropriate check damages may not be covered by procedure.
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-11 Use this cold check procedure to 4. Check both sides of the dipstick 7. If the fluid level is in the check fluid level when the and read the lower level. Repeat acceptable range, push the transmission temperature is the check procedure to verify the dipstick back in all the way, then between 27°C and 32°C (80°F...
Page 380: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-12 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedures described. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If fluid is added, it 1. Locate the transmission dipstick may take 15 minutes or longer to 5.
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-13 If driving on dusty/dirty conditions, Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ inspect the filter at each engine oil Filter change. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6.
Page 382: Cooling System
10-14 Vehicle Care Cooling System WARNING WARNING The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or under the hood can start up even working temperature.
Page 383: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-15 Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® DEX-COOL can cause premature drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine, heater core, or radiator coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING corrosion. In addition, the engine nothing else needs to be added.
Page 384 10-16 Vehicle Care coolant for the cooling system. coolant surge tank, but be sure the How to Add Coolant to the See Recommended Fluids and cooling system is cool before this Surge Tank Lubricants on page 11 13. is done. WARNING Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on...
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-17 Turn the pressure cap slowly WARNING counterclockwise about one full turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for Steam and scalding liquids from a that to stop. A hiss means there hot cooling system can blow out is still some pressure left.
Page 386: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care 6. Verify coolant level after engine If the decision is made not to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the is shut off and the coolant is hood when this warning appears, Engine Compartment cold. If necessary, repeat coolant but instead get service help right fill procedure Steps 1 6.
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-19 Idles for long periods in traffic. If the temperature overheat gauge is WARNING (Continued) no longer in the overheat zone or an Tows a trailer. See Trailer overheat warning no longer Towing on page 9 59. See Overheated Engine displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 388: Overheated Engine Protection
10-20 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Engine Fan See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for reservoir location. Protection The vehicle has electric cooling When to Check Power Steering Operating Mode fans. The fans spinning at low Fluid speed during most everyday driving If an overheated engine condition might be heard.
Page 389: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 The level should be at the FULL Adding Washer Fluid Notice COLD mark. If necessary, add only When using concentrated The vehicle has a low washer fluid enough fluid to bring the level up to washer fluid, follow the message on the DIC that comes on the mark.
Page 390: Brakes
10-22 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 391: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid. See Maintenance worn, there will be too much fluid Schedule on page 11 3.
Page 392: Battery
10-24 Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake Notice Refer to the replacement number on hydraulic system, make sure the the original battery label when a Using the wrong fluid can level is above the MIN but not over new battery is needed.
Page 393: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-25 Infrequent Usage: Remove the Front Axle black, negative ( ) cable from the When to Check and Change battery to keep the battery from Lubricant running down. It is not necessary to regularly Extended Storage: Remove the check front axle fluid unless there is black, negative ( ) cable from the a leak suspected or an unusual...
Page 394: Rear Axle
10-26 Vehicle Care What to Use Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and level, it may appear lower than Lubricants on page 11 13 to normal because fluid has traveled determine what kind of lubricant out along the axle tubes and has to use.
Page 395: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-27 For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the How to Check Lubricant 2. Firmly apply both the parking proper level is from 1.0 mm to brake and the regular brake. 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.75 in) See Parking Brake on below the bottom of the filler page 9 35.
Page 396: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-28 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the Function Check regular brake, try to move the WARNING shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
Page 397: Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-29 To check the P (Park) Rear Wiper Blade Replacement mechanism's holding ability: 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up With the engine running, shift to and out of the park rest position. P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Page 398: Glass Replacement
10-30 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 32. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 399: Led Lighting
Vehicle Care 10-31 notice that the beam is a slightly 6. Press a new bulb into the different shade than it was originally. socket, insert the socket into the This is normal. taillamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise into the LED Lighting taillamp assembly.
Page 400: License Plate Lamp
10-32 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 3. Remove the bulb socket from Electrical System the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. Electrical System 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the Overload socket and install the new bulb. The vehicle has fuses and circuit 5.
Page 401: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the some cases to remain off. Have the hybrid supplement for more headlamp wiring checked right away information.
Page 402 10-34 Vehicle Care...
Page 403 Vehicle Care 10-35 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Fuel System Control features shown. Lamps Module Fuses Usage Driver Side Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Headlamp Turn Lamp Rear Windshield Engine Control...
Page 404 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Airbag System Engine Control Daytime Running Lamps 2 (If Equipped) (Battery) Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) Sunroof Instrument Panel Cluster Key Ignition System, J-Case Usage Theft Deterrent Not Used Fuses System Auxiliary Climate Cooling Fan 1 Windshield Wiper...
Page 405: Block
Vehicle Care 10-37 Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Relays Usage Usage Block Fuses HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Not Used LO/HID Transfer Case Front Fog Lamps LAMP Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Air Conditioning Power) CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical STRTR Starter Center 1 PWR/TRN Powertrain Climate Control FUEL...
Page 406 10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
Page 407: Block
Vehicle Care 10-39 Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps LT DR Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection...
Page 408: Wheels And Tires
10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tires and a serious crash. See HEADLINER Headliner Harness Vehicle Load Limits on Connector 2 Every new GM vehicle has page 9 15. high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Page 409: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 See Tire Pressure for curb. The warranty does not WARNING (Continued) High-Speed Operation on cover this type of damage. page 10 48 for inflation pressure Keep tires set to the correct Worn or old tires can adjustment for high speed inflation pressure and, when cause a crash.
Page 410: Winter Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care winter driving conditions, but they If using winter tires: if frequent driving in cold may not offer the same level of temperatures or on snow or ice Use tires of the same brand and traction or performance as winter covered roads is expected.
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-43 particular tire's width, height, DOT Tire Date of (E) Tire Ply Material The type aspect ratio, construction type, Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in and service description. See the digits of the TIN indicate the tire the sidewall and under the tread.
Page 412: Tire Designations
10-44 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The example shows a typical Tire Terminology and aspect ratio is 75, as shown in...
Page 413 Vehicle Care 10-45 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See tread. Cords may be made from passengers and cargo.
Page 414 10-46 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.
Page 415: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-47 UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label Notice: Neither tire Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a underinflation nor information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle overinflation is good. consumers with ratings for a capacity weight and the original Underinflated tires, or tires tire's traction, temperature, and...
Page 416 10-48 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire. See pressure is reached. If the Information label on the vehicle Full-Size Spare Tire on inflation pressure is high, press indicates the original equipment page 10 82 for additional on the metal stem in the center tires and the correct cold tire information.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-49 Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more WARNING (Continued) of your tires is significantly System under-inflated. inflation pressure adjustment for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire high-speed operation. When (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you speed limits and road conditions technology to check tire pressure...
Page 418: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-50 Vehicle Care The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) Rules and telltale. When the system detects a with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards approximately one minute and then See Radio Frequency Statement on remain continuously illuminated.
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-51 pressure levels can be viewed. For See Tire Inspection on page 10 53, TPMS Malfunction Light and additional information and details Tire Rotation on page 10 53 and Message about the DIC operation and Tires on page 10 40. The TPMS will not function properly displays see Driver Information Notice: Tire sealant materials are...
Page 420 10-52 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
Page 421: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-53 The tire has a bump, bulge, 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. or split. front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the 5. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire...
Page 422: When It Is Time For New
10-54 Vehicle Care See When It Is Time for New See Tire Pressure on WARNING (Continued) Tires on page 10 54 and Wheel page 10 47 and Vehicle Load Replacement on page 10 59. Limits on page 9 15. towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt.
Page 423: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-55 maintenance affect how fast aging Parking for an extended period can takes place. GM recommends that cause flat spots on the tires that tires, including the spare if may result in vibrations while equipped, be replaced after six driving.
Page 424 10-56 Vehicle Care traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is WARNING (Continued) pressure monitoring necessary to replace only one performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the vehicle damage. Use the number is molded onto the tire's new tires on the rear axle.
Page 425: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-57 The Tire and Loading WARNING WARNING Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable on page 9 15 for the label level of performance and safety if rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 426: Uniform Tire Quality
10-58 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on Grading or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires.
Page 427: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-59 straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum dealer for proper diagnosis. acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is Wheel Replacement...
Page 428: Tire Chains
10-60 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement control and a crash. Use another wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel type of traction device only if its Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could manufacturer recommends it for one is dangerous.
Page 429: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-61 If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is are maintained properly.
Page 430: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-62 Vehicle Care This vehicle may come with a jack The following information explains WARNING and spare tire or a tire sealant and how to repair or change a tire. compressor kit. To use the jacking Changing a tire can be Tire Sealant and equipment to change a spare tire dangerous.
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-63 If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or be a place to store a tire.
Page 432 10-64 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. Read and follow the safe handling 1. Remove the tire sealant and instructions on the label adhered to compressor kit from its storage the sealant canister. location.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-65 6. Plug the power plug (C) into the into the tire, the pressure will tire. Remove the power plug from accessory power outlet in the quickly drop and start to rise the accessory power outlet and vehicle. Unplug all items from again as the tire inflates with unscrew the inflating hose from other accessory power outlets.
Page 434 10-66 Vehicle Care 12. Turn the sealant/air hose (G) 16. Return the equipment to its If the tire pressure has not counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the dropped more than 68 kPa from the tire valve stem. vehicle.
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-67 Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on 8. Plug the power plug (C) into the page 10 61 for other important accessory power outlet in the Compressor Kit without safety warnings. vehicle. Unplug all items from Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not other accessory power outlets.
Page 436 10-68 Vehicle Care 11. Inflate the tire to the 14. Disconnect the air only 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from recommended inflation hose (F) from the tire valve the tire sealant canister (B). pressure using the pressure stem, by turning it 3.
Page 437: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-69 To install a new sealant canister: To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) with the slot in the air compressor. 2. Push the tire sealant canister (B) down and turn it clockwise. 3.
Page 438: Tire Changing
10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Use the following tools: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, located on the driver side trim panel, over the rear wheelhouse. A.
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-71 To access the spare tire: Hoist End of Extension Tool 3. To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key, turn it K. Spare Tire Lock clockwise and then pull the 1. To reach the hoist shaft access lock out.
Page 440 10-72 Vehicle Care If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 10 79 for more information. 5. Insert the open end of the 8.
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-73 Jacking Locations (Overall View) Once the retainer is separated from the pin, tilt the retainer and A. Front Position pull it through the center of the B. Rear Position wheel along with the cable and 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen latch.
Page 442 10-74 Vehicle Care 4. Position the jack under the Raise the vehicle far enough off WARNING vehicle as shown. the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear Raising the vehicle with the jack the ground. improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-75 to raise the vehicle. Raise the WARNING vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the for the spare tire to clear the parts to which it is fastened, can ground.
Page 444 10-76 Vehicle Care 9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Notice: Improperly tightened When reinstalling the regular wheel Then use the wheel wrench to wheel nuts can lead to brake and tire, also reinstall the center tighten the nuts until the wheel is pulsation and rotor damage.
Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-77 Notice: Storing an aluminum D. Jack Handle Extensions 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. wheel with a flat tire under your Separate the tire/wheel retainer E. Wheel Wrench vehicle for an extended period of from the guide pin. Pull the pin Hoist Cable time or with the valve stem through the center of the wheel.
Page 446 10-78 Vehicle Care 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and centered in the wheel opening.
Page 447: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-79 To store the tools: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag (B). 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks (F).
Page 448 10-80 Vehicle Care For the secondary latch to work, the To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the spare must be installed with the secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three valve stem pointing down. See or four turns.
Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-81 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 450: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-82 Vehicle Care 13. Disconnect the jack handle Have the hoist assembly inspected After installing the spare tire on the from the jack and carefully as soon as you can. You will not be vehicle, stop as soon as possible remove the jack.
Page 451: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-83 Jump Starting 2. Get the vehicles close enough WARNING (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not If you do not follow these steps vehicle battery, see Battery on touching each other.
Page 452 10-84 Vehicle Care Notice: If any accessories are left Your vehicle has a remote The remote negative ( ) terminal on or plugged in during the jump positive (+) jump starting is a stud located on the right starting procedure, they could be terminal and a remote front of the engine, where the damaged.
Page 453 Vehicle Care 10-85 Do not connect positive (+) to WARNING WARNING negative ( ) or you will get a short that would damage the Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
Page 454 10-86 Vehicle Care 7. Do not let the other end touch 10. Now start the vehicle with the metal. Connect it to the good battery and run the positive (+) terminal of the good engine for a while. battery. Use a remote 11.
Page 455: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-87 To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the negative ( ) cable from the hybrid supplement for more Notice: Incorrectly towing a vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 456 10-88 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles consider before recreational vehicle Dinghy and Dolly Towing towing: What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. What is the distance that will be travelled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 457 Vehicle Care 10-89 Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles transmissions have no provisions The repairs would not be covered for internal lubrication while being by the vehicle warranty. Never Dinghy Towing towed. tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground. To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not with the rear wheels on the dolly.
Page 458: Appearance Care
10-90 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the Appearance Care Ground) dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Exterior Care See Parking Brake on Washing the Vehicle page 9 35. To preserve the vehicle's finish, 4.
Page 459 Vehicle Care 10-91 Notice: Avoid using damage the vehicle's finish if they Protecting Exterior Bright Metal high-pressure washes closer than remain on painted surfaces. Wash Parts 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the the vehicle as soon as possible. Regularly clean bright metal parts vehicle.
Page 460 10-92 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades clean cloth. See Recommended calcium, or sodium chloride. Fluids and Lubricants on These chlorides are used on Clean the outside of the windshield page 11 13. roads for conditions such as ice with glass cleaner. and dust.
Page 461: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-93 leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually material to parts repaired or Interior Care check constant velocity joints, replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, rubber boots, and axle seals for protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. leaks.
Page 462 10-94 Vehicle Care Do not use laundry detergents or remain on the surface being Notice: To prevent scratching, dishwashing soaps with cleaned for extended periods never use abrasive cleaners on degreasers. For liquid cleaners, of time. automotive glass. Abrasive use approximately 20 drops per cleaners or aggressive cleaning Cleaners may contain solvents that 3.78 L (1 gal) of water.
Page 463 Vehicle Care 10-95 Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the TEHAMA Leather soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface The leather surface on the seat was center. Rotate the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a not designed to be aggressively to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being...
Page 464 10-96 Vehicle Care products, or those containing Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase organic solvents to clean the gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces interior. Never use shoe polish on panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth leather.
Page 465: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-97 Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor mats were designed for the WARNING vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 466 10-98 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 467 General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ..11-16 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold.
Page 468 11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. technicians, the dealer is the place Because of the way people use for routine maintenance such as oil vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or changes and tire rotations and There may need to be more competitive driving.
Page 469 Cadillac requires that all Cadillac first 4 years or 80 000 km Premium Care Maintenance Once a Month (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. services be performed by a Cadillac Check the tire inflation Cadillac Premium Care authorized service dealer. pressures. See Tire Pressure on Maintenance covers routine page 10 47.
Page 470 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required See Tire Pressure on Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL page 10 47. 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Inspect tire wear. See Tire engine oil and filter changed within Rotate the tires, if recommended for Inspection on page 10 53.
Page 471 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Lubricate body components. See Visually inspect gas strut for Exterior Care on page 10 90. signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open Check starter switch. See Starter ability of the strut. See your Switch Check on page 10 27.
Page 472 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
Page 473 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance (3) Do not directly power wash the Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Normal pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines case fluid.
Page 474 11-8 Service and Maintenance...
Page 475 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook-up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
Page 476 11-10 Service and Maintenance Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 477 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Shocks and Struts Tires Vehicle Care Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, To help keep the vehicle looking like for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining new, vehicle care products are the tires can save money, fuel, and available from your dealer.
Page 478 11-12 Service and Maintenance Windshield For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view.
Page 479 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 480 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). ® Transfer Case DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Page 481 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 Wiper Blades...
Page 482 11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records 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. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 483 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 484 11-18 Service and Maintenance NOTES...
Page 485 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 486 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 487 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transfer Case Fluid 1.4 L 1.5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid after filling. Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
Page 488 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 489 Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 490: Customer Information
You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800-458-8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at...
Page 491: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care...
Page 492: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Motors Customer Assistance been satisfactorily handled through assistance. However, if a customer the normal means, we suggest the Center (CAC) and provide the wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, following information: following steps: the letter should be addressed to: Name...
Page 493: Customer Assistance Offices
Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 United States and Canada hard of hearing, or speech-impaired Overseas 1-866-466-8195 and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment Please contact the local General Costa Rica available at its Customer Assistance Motors Business Unit. 00-800-052-1005 Center.
Page 494: Online Owner Center
Cadillac Owner Centre (Preferred Dealer (Canada) cadillacowner.ca Information): Select a preferred Online Owner Experience dealer and view dealer location, Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner (U.S.) my.cadillac.com maps, phone numbers, and hours. Centre: The Cadillac online owner (Warranty Tracking...
Page 495: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
The Roadside of its term, contact the Cadillac aftermarket adaptive equipment Assistance program is not part of, Customer Assistance Center at required for the vehicle, such as or included, in the coverage 01-800-466-0805.
Page 496 This service is limited to the If the vehicle cannot be received nearest dealer for warranty transfer of the vehicle to the by the nearest Cadillac dealer service if the vehicle cannot be repair facility. due to scheduling conflicts, the driven.
Page 497 Customer Information 13-9 existing Roadside Assistance Assistance, depending on Canada are at the owner's expense program guidelines. If the costs availability at the chosen and will be reimbursed by Roadside exceed the amount authorized destination. Restrictions apply Assistance. for these services, you must pay based on vehicle specifications.
Page 498: Roadside Service
13-10 Customer Information Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar, Routine vehicle repair costs are not Cadillac reserves the right to make armed forces or police actions covered by the Roadside any changes or discontinue the which prevent timely delivery of Assistance program.
Page 499 6 years/110 000 km (70,000 mi) New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Powertrain warranty period. Emergency Tow from a Public Cadillac and General Motors of Items considered are hotel, Road or Highway: Tow to the Canada Limited reserve the right to meals, and rental car.
Page 500 Once authorization has towing service. It provides every been received, the Roadside Legal fines. Cadillac owner in the United States Service advisor will help you Mounting, dismounting, with the advantage of contacting a make arrangements and explain...
Page 501: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-13 Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, Canada) Canada) if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by service, contact your dealer and...
Page 502: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-14 Customer Information original receipts and can only be up insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Collision Damage Repair to the maximum amount allowed by You are responsible for fuel usage (U.S. and Canada) GM for shuttle service. In addition, charges and may also be for U.S.
Page 503 Customer Information 13-15 Recycled original equipment parts Limited Warranty, and any vehicle Many insurance policies provide may also be used for repair. These failure related to such parts is not reduced protection to the GM parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty.
Page 504 13-16 Customer Information Vehicle Identification If a Crash Occurs original GM parts. Remember, Number (VIN). recycled parts will not be covered by If there has been an injury, call the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not number.
Page 505: Service Publications
Customer Information 13-17 Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Owner Manual, and Warranty Ordering Information Helm, Incorporated Booklet. Attention: Customer Service Service Manuals RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 Service Manuals have the diagnosis shipping fees.
Page 506: Reporting Safety Defects
13-18 Customer Information Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 507: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
For example, the understanding how a vehicle s Center vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed. The EDR is Cadillac Motor Car Division monitor and control engine and designed to record data related to P.O. Box 33169 transmission performance, to...
Page 508: Onstar
13-20 Customer Information These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or use of the vehicle and its features; better understanding of the share it with others except: with the and, in certain situations, the circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, location and approximate GPS injuries occur.
Page 509: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
Customer Information 13-21 Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) 1. The device may not cause RFID technology is used in some harmful interference. vehicles for functions such as tire 2. The device must accept any pressure monitoring and ignition interference received, including system security, as well as in...
Page 510 13-22 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 511 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 512 14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, to get a priority connection to an and can help police locate the Emergency Advisor available vehicle if it is stolen. Emergency 24/7 to: Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency.
Page 513 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Press . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 514 14-4 OnStar Connections Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows 1. Press . The system responds calls to be made and received from OnStar Ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also be a tone.
Page 515 OnStar 14-5 Place a Call Using a Stored Diagnostics OnStar Additional Number Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every 1. Press . System responds: Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, OnStar ready. transmission, antilock brakes, and 2.
Page 516 14-6 OnStar How OnStar Service Works OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on your vehicle is in a place where page 13 21 for information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 517 OnStar 14-7 TTY Users OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues Number (PIN) OnStar has the ability to Some OnStar services are disabled communicate to the deaf, after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired perform Remote Door Unlock or the OnStar services, like Remote customers while in the vehicle.
Page 518 14-8 OnStar In emergency situations, OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Privacy can use the last stored GPS OnStar services require a vehicle The complete OnStar Privacy location to send to emergency electrical system, wireless service, Statement may be found at responders.
Page 519 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest Storage ....4-2 What Will You See after an Ashtrays ......5-9 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? .
Page 520 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Chains, Tire ....10-60 Headlamps ....10-30 Charging System Light .
Page 521 INDEX Compressor Kit, Tire Customer Information Door Sealant ..... . 10-62 Service Publications Ajar Messages ....5-29 Configure Menu .
Page 522 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine Exit Lighting ....6-9 Control System ....8-1 Air Cleaner/Filter .
Page 523 INDEX Front Fog Lamp Light ......5-23 Garage Door Opener ..5-46 Hazard Warning Flashers .
Page 524 INDEX Hill and Mountain Roads ..9-12 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..9-36 Tethers for Children ..3-49 Key and Lock Messages .
Page 525 INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Fuel System ....5-32 High/Low Beam Changer ..6-5 Maintenance Safety Belt Reminders ..5-13 Key and Lock .
Page 526 INDEX Online Owner Center ..13-6 ® OnStar Navigation Park System, In Brief ....1-24 Destination ....7-70 Shifting Into .
Page 527 INDEX Power (cont'd) Radios Recommended Seat Adjustment ....3-3 AM-FM Radio ....7-9 Fuel .
Page 528 i-10 INDEX Reporting Safety Defects Seats (cont'd) Heated, Rear ....3-8 Canadian Government ..13-18 Safety Belts ....3-16 General Motors .
Page 529 INDEX i-11 Service (cont'd) Start Assist, Hills ....9-36 System Maintenance Records ..11-16 Start Vehicle, Remote ..2-5 Infotainment .
Page 530 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Towing (cont'd) Trailer ......9-59 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-49 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-44 Rotation .
Page 531 INDEX i-13 Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Remote Start ....2-5 Alignment and Tire Security ..... .2-12 Balance .
Page 532 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

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