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2014 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-35
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-44
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 . . . . . . . 7-30
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100
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 . . . . . . . 9-20
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-35
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-65
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81

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  • Page 1 2014 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 2 2014 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Towing ..... . 10-86 Technical Data ....12-1 OnStar .
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, Motors of Canada Limited for...
  • Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual Cautions for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe Vehicle Symbol Chart hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Fuel Gauge : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Tire Pressure Monitor : Fuses : Oil Pressure : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Headlamp High/Low-Beam : Outside Power Foldaway : Traction Control/StabiliTrak Changer Mirrors : Windshield Washer Fluid : Heated Steering Wheel : Power : LATCH System Child : Remote Vehicle Start...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7 In Brief In Brief Head Restraint Adjustment ..1-9 Driver Information Safety Belts ....1-10 Center (DIC) ....1-17 Passenger Sensing Side Blind Zone Instrument Panel...
  • 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 O. Cruise Control on page 9-40. page 9-35. B. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn Heated Steering Wheel on and Lane-Change Signals on Rear Park Aid Disable Button. page 5-3 (If Equipped). page 6-7.
  • Page 10 In Brief Initial Drive Press and release to locate the vehicle. Information Press and hold for This section provides a brief three seconds to sound the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
  • Page 11 In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as There are several ways to lock and long as the engine is running. The unlock the vehicle. doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
  • 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 3-3. 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: See Heated Rear Seats on three for high, two for medium, and page 3-7. Seats one for low. Head Restraint See Heated and Ventilated Front Adjustment Seats on page 3-6. Heated Rear Seats Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and...
  • 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 Heated Mirrors 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the The heated outside rearview mirrors driver or passenger side mirror. turn on when the rear window defogger is on. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, Press to heat the mirrors.
  • Page 18 1-12 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment The vehicle has adjustable throttle Hold the mirror in the center and and brake pedals that allow you to move it to view the area behind the 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 Fog Lamps on page 6-7. control to the off position again will Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer turn the automatic headlamps and To turn the rear wiper on, slide the Windshield Wiper/Washer DRL back on. lever to a wiper position. For vehicles first sold in Canada, : Turns the wiper off.
  • Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System (Rear The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on this system. page 8-6 (If Equipped).
  • Page 22 1-16 In Brief range with all lower gears Vehicle Features : Press to go to the accessible. As an example, previous favorite radio station, track when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, ® on a CD, or folder on an iPod Steering Wheel Controls 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears USB device.
  • Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Cruise Control Driver Information : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set Center (DIC) speed from memory. The DIC display is located in the See Cruise Control on page 9-40. center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle Navigation System systems and enables access to the...
  • Page 24 1-18 In Brief instantaneous economy, and Vehicle Customization See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) average vehicle speed. The on page 9-44. Some vehicle features can be compass and outside air programmed by using the DIC Rear Vision temperature will also be shown in buttons next to the steering wheel.
  • Page 25 In Brief 1-19 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible power outlets while the ignition is in involved, it may be helpful to have beeps to provide distance and LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's another person assist with system information. battery to run down.
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief Accessory Power (RAP) is active. When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and See Retained Accessory Power deflector will automatically raise. Maintenance (RAP) on page 9-25. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Vent: From the closed position, ®...
  • Page 27 In Brief 1-21 For more information, see turn off as the vehicle is driven. This See Engine Oil Life System on ® StabiliTrak System on page 9-35. may be an early indicator that the page 10-9. tire pressures are getting low and Tire Pressure Monitor E85 or FlexFuel the tires need to be inflated to the...
  • Page 28 1-22 In Brief When road and weather ® Roadside Service OnStar conditions are appropriate, use U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 If equipped, this vehicle has a cruise control. comprehensive, in-vehicle system Canada: 1-800-882-1112 Always follow posted speed that can connect to a live Advisor limits or drive more slowly when TTY Users (U.S.
  • Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-15 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-16 Keys Heated Mirrors .
  • Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to Remote Keyless Entry 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows three seconds. See Vehicle (Remote Vehicle Start): For Personalization on page 5-35 for vehicles with this feature, press additional information. to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. Pressing arms the content See Remote Vehicle Start on theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows when the ignition is moved to once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can ON/RUN or is pressed again. have up to eight transmitters The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF programmed to it. See your dealer for the panic alarm to work.
  • Page 33 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 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn on the hazard warning After the key is removed from the Warning (Continued) flashers. ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again. Turn the ignition on and then open it. The chance of being back off. The vehicle cannot be remote thrown out of the vehicle in a started if the key is in the ignition,...
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows There are several ways to lock and Delayed Locking unlock the vehicle. When locking the doors with the From outside, use the Remote power lock switch and a door or the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or liftgate is open, the doors will lock the key in the driver door.
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Information Center (DIC). See Doors Vehicle Personalization on page 5-35. Liftgate Lockout Protection Warning If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver Exhaust gases can enter the door is open and the key is in the vehicle if it is driven with the ignition, all of the doors will lock and liftgate or trunk/hatch open,...
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows (RKE) transmitter twice. See Warning (Continued) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2. Adjust the climate control Press the touch pad on the system to a setting that underside of the liftgate handle (B) brings in only outside air and and lift up.
  • Page 38 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 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Manual Operation of Power If the battery is properly connected on the RKE transmitter or with adequate voltage, the switch is Liftgate on the liftgate is pressed while not disabled, and the liftgate still will power operation is disabled, the To change the liftgate to manual not function, see a dealer for...
  • Page 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 procedure is for programming 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors additional keys only. If all the programmed and turn it to the currently programmed keys are lost ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors or do not operate, you must see five seconds of turning the your dealer or a locksmith who can...
  • Page 44 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors See Power Mirrors on page 2-16. To fold the mirrors: Turn Signal Indicator 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out The vehicle has a turn signal to the driving position. indicator on the mirror.
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 glare of the headlamps from behind. Interior Mirrors Windows This feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Automatic Dimming Warning Rearview Mirror Park Tilt Mirrors Never leave a child, a helpless Adjustment If the vehicle has the memory adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, package, the driver and/or especially with the windows...
  • Page 46 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are Express-Down/Up Windows designed to improve fuel economy Windows with the express feature performance. This may result in a allow the windows to be raised and pulsing sound when either rear lowered all the way without holding window is down and the front the switch.
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other Override Windows windows. If the battery on the vehicle has Warning Window Lockout been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to If express override is activated, reprogram each front power window...
  • Page 48 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or Sunroof ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-25. Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof.
  • Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.
  • Page 50 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
  • Page 51: Table Of Contents

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-17 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-22 Airbag System Check .
  • Page 52 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the height as the top of the occupant's seatback, and push the head Warning head.
  • Page 53 Seats and Restraints Front Seats Lumbar Adjustment Power Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust a power seat: Move the seat forward or To adjust the lumbar support:...
  • Page 54 Seats and Restraints 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 55 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions brake pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the To save into memory: identified driver. 1. Adjust the driver seat, including Memory Remote Recall the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, The memory feature can recall the power steering column, and the driver seat, outside mirrors, power...
  • Page 56: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Ventilated seat, power steering column, or the seat moves back approximately Front Seats adjustable pedals while recalling a 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering memory position, the recall may column moves up and forward.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints Press the desired button once for Rear Seats the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to Heated Rear Seats the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. Indicator bars next to Warning the symbol on the climate control display show the selected setting:...
  • Page 58 Seats and Restraints The buttons are on the Rear Seat to the third row seat, if equipped. 2. Move the seatback to the Audio (RSA) panel on the rear of the The seat has either the manual fold desired position, and then center console.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard side of the seat, to release the Feature seatback. Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
  • Page 60 3-10 Seats and Restraints Automatic Fold and Tumble Warning (Continued) Feature the seat to the passenger seating The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Returning the Seat to the Warning (Continued) Sitting Position stop or crash. Be sure to return To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the 1.
  • Page 62 3-12 Seats and Restraints 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 63 Seats and Restraints 3-13 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 64 3-14 Seats and Restraints 2. Slide the front outboard seat 4. Push and pull on the seat to wheels into the track on the floor make sure it is locked into place. and roll the seat forward. The The seatback cannot be raised front latches should lock into to the upright position unless the place.
  • Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-15 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 66 3-16 Seats and Restraints 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 67 Seats and Restraints 3-17 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.
  • Page 68 3-18 Seats and Restraints 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 69 Seats and Restraints 3-19 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 70 3-20 Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so the shoulder The adjuster can be moved up just other parts of the vehicle's safety portion of the belt is on the shoulder by pushing up on the shoulder belt belt system will need to be replaced. and not falling off of it.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Here is how to install a comfort 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not guide to the safety belt: and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide.
  • Page 72 3-22 Seats and Restraints 4. Buckle, position, and release the Warning safety belt as described previously in this section. Make A safety belt that is not properly sure the shoulder portion of the worn may not provide the belt is on the shoulder and not protection needed in a crash.
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under Crash around you, you should use it.
  • Page 74 3-24 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will belt assemblies inspected or have the word AIRBAG embossed The vehicle has the following replaced. in the trim or on an attached label airbags: near the deployment opening.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Here are the most important things Warning Warning to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
  • Page 76 3-26 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. If the vehicle has seat-mounted side The driver frontal airbag is in the impact airbags for the driver and center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Warning (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
  • Page 78 3-28 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the sensor(s) provide information that is direction of the impact, and how used to adjust the deployment of the Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. frontal airbags. This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at Seat-mounted side impact airbags,...
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-29 In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact an Airbag Inflates? inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle.
  • Page 80 3-30 Seats and Restraints Airbags are designed to inflate off the interior lamps and hazard Warning only once. After an airbag warning flashers by using the inflates, you will need some new controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there parts for the airbag system.
  • Page 81: Seats

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard System passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag If the vehicle has the passenger is affected by the passenger airbag status indicator pictured in sensing system.
  • Page 82 3-32 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing Warning Warning (Continued) system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints the off indicator will light and stay lit restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag as a reminder that the airbag is off.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-33 has outgrown child restraints should If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child wear a safety belt properly restraint and restarting the Child Restraint whether or not there is an airbag for vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is that person.
  • Page 84: System

    3-34 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat ride in the front outboard heaters, or seat massagers. passenger seat, if the passenger 3.
  • Page 85: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 some adult-sized occupants. If this Warning Warning happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the A thick layer of additional material, passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the such as a blanket or cushion,...
  • Page 86: Airbag System Check

    3-36 Seats and Restraints belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic deployment of the passenger readiness light is working. See module, steering wheel, instrument airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Airbag Readiness Light on panel, any airbag module, ceiling or sensing system from properly page 5-13.
  • Page 87: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that Older Children passenger(s) in a crash, resulting booster. Use a booster seat with a in serious injury or even death. To lap-shoulder belt until the child help make sure the airbag passes the fit test below:...
  • Page 88 3-38 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat.
  • Page 89: Infants And Young

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Young Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) children ride in vehicles, they should Children have the protection provided by belt. The belt force would then be appropriate child restraints. Neither Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
  • Page 90 3-40 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor seat, always move the front vehicle in which it will be used. passenger seat as far back as it For most basic types of child will go.
  • Page 91: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. In a safety belt may not remain low on crash, if an infant is in a the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 92 3-42 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 93: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to We recommend that children and crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat child restraints be secured in a rear properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
  • Page 94 3-44 Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint in a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your passenger airbag inflates and the the front passenger seat as far child restraint to make sure it is passenger seat is in a forward back as it will go.
  • Page 95: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 Keep in mind that an unsecured a top tether, you must also use Lower Anchors child restraint can move around in a either the lower anchors or the collision or sudden stop and injure safety belts to properly secure the people in the vehicle.
  • Page 96 3-46 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations 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...
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-47 To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors. Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. There is one top tether anchor that (Top Tether Anchor): Seating can be used for either the third row...
  • Page 98: System

    3-48 Seats and Restraints anchor on the same side of the the instructions that come with the vehicle as the seating position child restraint say that the top tether where the child restraint will be must be attached. placed. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint...
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If you need to secure more than one Warning (Continued) Warning child restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint on belts to secure the restraint, Children can be seriously injured page 3-43. following the instructions that or strangled if a shoulder belt is This system is designed to make...
  • Page 100 3-50 Seats and Restraints 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the top tether according to the desired seating your child restraint position. instructions and the following instructions: 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.
  • Page 101: Replacing Latch System

    Seats and Restraints 3-51 are using a single tether, Replacing LATCH System raise the headrest or head Parts After a Crash restraint and route the tether under the headrest or Warning head restraint and in between the headrest or A crash can damage the LATCH head restraint posts.
  • Page 102: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)

    3-52 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that Use the following pictures to forward-facing child restraints have determine the latch plate style: (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the child...
  • Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-53 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 104 3-54 Seats and Restraints make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether.
  • Page 105: Position)

    Seats and Restraints 3-55 Securing Child Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) (Front Outboard 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 106 3-56 Seats and Restraints secured using a safety belt and it 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run uses a top tether, see Lower the lap and shoulder portions of Anchors and Tethers for Children the vehicle's safety belt through (LATCH System) on page 3-45 for or around the restraint.
  • Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Try to pull the belt out of the If a child restraint has been installed retractor to make sure the and the on indicator is lit, see If the retractor is locked. If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child retractor is not locked, repeat Restraint under Passenger Sensing Steps 5 and 6.
  • Page 108 3-58 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
  • Page 109 Storage Storage Storage Press down on the access door release button to open the Compartments cupholder door. Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
  • Page 110 Storage Insulated containers will not work Vehicles with the rear seat armrest Center Console Storage properly. Use only non-insulated may also contain cupholders. Pull A console compartment is located containers. down the armrest to use the between the bucket seats. cupholders.
  • Page 111 Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with crossrails, they control. If driving for a long distance, can be moved back and forth to on rough roads, or at high speeds, help secure cargo. To adjust them, occasionally stop the vehicle to Warning turn the knob located at each end of make sure the cargo remains in its...
  • Page 112 Storage Tie the load to the crossrails or If needed to carry long items, A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp the siderail supports. Use the move the crossrails as far apart (CHMSL) is located above the glass crossrails only to keep the load as they will go.
  • Page 113 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-12 Vehicle Messages ... 5-27 Controls Safety Belt Reminders .
  • Page 114: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-44 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Programming ....5-44 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
  • Page 115: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. (Mist): For a single wipe, turn The favorite and volume switches , then release. For several are on the back of the steering wipes, hold the band on longer.
  • Page 116: 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 10-28. in the Driver Information The rear wiper control is located on Heavy snow or ice can overload the Center (DIC).
  • Page 117 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 118: Clock

    Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a If auto timing is set, the time following procedure: few seconds when the displayed on the clock may not calibration is complete. The DIC update immediately when driving Compass Calibration Procedure display will then return to the into a new time zone.
  • Page 119 Instruments and Controls In the rear cargo area on the do not plug in equipment that Power Outlet 110 Volt passenger side. exceeds the maximum 20 ampere Alternative Current rating. Remove the cover to use and The vehicle may have a power replace when not in use.
  • Page 120: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and Controls Other equipment requiring an less than 150 watts is plugged into Ashtrays extremely stable power supply the outlet, and no system fault is For vehicles with an ashtray, it is such as: detected. located in the center console near microcomputer-controlled The indicator light does not come on the cupholders.
  • Page 121: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    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 122: Instrument Cluster

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 123: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 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 5-22. fuel door is on. speed in both kilometers per hour The gauge will first indicate empty (km/h) and miles per hour (mph).
  • Page 124: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on If the driver safety belt is buckled, page 10-17. neither the light nor the chime 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 125: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 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 5-33.
  • Page 126: Charging System Light

    5-14 Instruments and Controls symbol to let you know the status of Warning (Continued) the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. with the airbag system. To help If the word ON or the on symbol is avoid injury to yourself or others, lit on the passenger airbag status have the vehicle serviced right indicator, it means that the front...
  • Page 127: Indicator Lamp

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 The light should go out once the on when the vehicle is placed in Notice: If the vehicle is engine starts. If it stays on, ON/RUN, as a check to show it is continually driven with this light or comes on while driving, there working.
  • Page 128 5-16 Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission or stumbling on acceleration. malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has These conditions might go away been detected on the vehicle. once the engine is warmed up. Light Flashing: A misfire condition Diagnosis and service might be has been detected.
  • Page 129: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 happen if the 12-volt battery has vehicle. For normal braking recently been replaced or run performance, both circuits need to down. The diagnostic system is be working. designed to evaluate critical If the warning light comes on and a emission control systems during chime sounds there could be a normal driving.
  • Page 130: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    5-18 Instruments and Controls on, have the vehicle towed for Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning service. See Towing the Vehicle on light is also on, the vehicle does not (ABS) Warning Light page 10-86. have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.
  • Page 131: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on the system does not assist in while driving, and a message controlling the vehicle. Turn on the displays in the Driver Information StabiliTrak/TCS system and the Center (DIC), have the vehicle indicator light turns off.
  • Page 132: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through This indicates that one or more of the engine properly. The vehicle the tires are significantly could be low on oil and it might underinflated.
  • Page 133: High-Beam On Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 light will flash rapidly if the alarm Front Fog Lamp Light See Exterior Lamp Controls on system is arming and one or more page 6-1 for more information. of the monitored entry points is not Cruise Control Light closed.
  • Page 134: Information Displays

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Operation and Displays DIC Buttons The DIC has different displays Driver Information which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Center (DIC) instrument panel, next to the Your vehicle has a Driver steering wheel.
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-23 the display. The temperature will be Trip/Fuel Menu Items Fuel Range shown in °C or °F depending on the Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll units selected. RANGE displays. This display through the following menu items: shows the approximate number of (Vehicle Information): Press Odometer...
  • Page 136 5-24 Instruments and Controls Average Economy To start the timer, press the set/ Instantaneous Economy reset button while TIMER is Press the trip/fuel button until If your vehicle has this display, displayed. The display will show the AVERAGE ECONOMY displays. press the trip/fuel button until INST amount of time that has passed This display shows the approximate...
  • Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as Schedule in this manual. See a reminder that the system has Items Maintenance Schedule on been turned off. See Object (Vehicle Information): Press page 11-3 for more information. Detection System Messages on to scroll through the following menu page 5-31 and Side Blind Zone Alert...
  • Page 138 5-26 Instruments and Controls displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) Battery Voltage Oil Pressure LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the This display shows the current This display will show the oil vehicle information button again battery voltage. If the voltage is in pressure in either pounds until the DIC displays REAR the normal range, the value will...
  • Page 139: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC system checked as soon as indicate the status of the vehicle or possible. See your dealer. BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to VEHICLE...
  • Page 140: Door Ajar Messages

    5-28 Instruments and Controls check for the message on the DIC LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN display. If the message is still This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime displayed or appears again when sounds if the driver side rear door is sounds if the passenger side rear you begin driving, the brake system...
  • Page 141: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 See Engine Coolant Temperature ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE Gauge on page 5-12. To avoid ENGINE ENGINE added strain on a hot engine, the air This message displays and a chime This message displays when the conditioning compressor sounds if the engine cooling system engine oil becomes hotter than the...
  • Page 142: Engine Power Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls corrected. Check the oil as soon as stays on, the vehicle should be atmosphere. A few driving trips with possible and have the vehicle taken to your dealer for service as the cap properly installed should serviced by your dealer.
  • Page 143: Object Detection System

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 SERVICE RIGHT HEADLAMP PARKING ASSIST OFF needs service. See your dealer. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on ASSEMBLY After the vehicle has been started, page 9-44 for more information. this message displays to remind the On some models, this message will driver that the Ultrasonic Rear SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT...
  • Page 144: Ride Control System

    5-32 Instruments and Controls ® areas with no guardrails, trees, SERVICE SUSPENSION See StabiliTrak System on or road signs and light traffic. Your page 9-35 for more information. SYSTEM vehicle does not need service. For If this message continues to be This message displays when the cleaning instructions, see Washing displayed for multiple ignition cycles...
  • Page 145: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 STABILITRAK OFF may also The message turns off as soon as Tire Messages display when the stability control the conditions that caused the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR has been automatically disabled. message to be displayed are no There are several conditions that longer present.
  • Page 146: Transmission Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls See Tire Inspection on page 10-52, checked and set to those shown on GRADE BRAKING ON Tire Rotation on page 10-52, Tire the Tire Loading Information label. This message displays when the Pressure Monitor System on See Tires on page 10-39, Vehicle grade braking has been activated page 10-48, and Tire Pressure on...
  • Page 147: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 This message displays along with Vehicle Reminder Vehicle four chimes if the transmission fluid Messages Personalization in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Your vehicle may have high can cause damage to the WITH CARE customization capabilities that allow vehicle.
  • Page 148 5-36 Instruments and Controls Entering the Feature DIC display. Press the set/reset ARABIC: All messages will appear button once to display all DIC in Arabic. Settings Menu messages in English. CHINESE: All messages will 1. Turn the ignition on and place appear in Chinese.
  • Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Press the customization button until doors and when the doors will NO CHANGE: No change will be AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the automatically unlock. See Automatic made to this feature. The current DIC display. Press the set/reset Door Locks on page 2-7 for more setting will remain.
  • Page 150 5-38 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press the the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-39 power door lock switch twice. See is dark enough outside. This APPROACH LIGHTING Delayed Locking on page 2-7 for happens after the key is turned from This feature allows you to select more information. ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. whether or not to have the exterior Press the customization button until lamps turn on briefly during low light...
  • Page 152 5-40 Instruments and Controls See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON: The IntelliBeam system will be There is no default for chime System Operation on page 2-2 for turned on. volume. The volume will stay at the more information. last known setting. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.
  • Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-41 DRIVER MIRROR: The driver Press the customization button until remove it again, the seat and outside mirror will be tilted down EASY EXIT RECALL appears on steering column will stay in the when the vehicle is shifted into the DIC display.
  • Page 154 5-42 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL NO CHANGE: No change will be EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
  • Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-43 ON (default): The remote start NO CHANGE: No change will be To select a setting, press the set/ feature will be enabled. made to this feature. The current reset button while the desired setting will remain. setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 156 5-44 Instruments and Controls The trip/fuel or vehicle Universal Remote Do not use this system with any information DIC buttons are garage door opener that does not System pressed. have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door The end of the feature settings See Radio Frequency Statement on opener model manufactured before...
  • Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Park the vehicle outside of the hanging antenna wire is garage when programming a garage attached to the motor-head unit door. Be sure that people and and may be a colored button. objects are clear of the garage door Press this button.
  • Page 158 5-46 Instruments and Controls To program another Rolling Code Programming Universal Home device such as an additional garage Remote Fixed Code door opener, a security device, For questions or help programming or home automation device, repeat the Universal Home Remote Steps 1 through 5, choosing a System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go different function button in Step 3...
  • Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-47 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 160 5-48 Instruments and Controls 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch buttons to put the Universal 4. The indicator lights will blink settings from left to right as Home Remote into slowly. Enter each switch setting follows: programming mode. from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote.
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-49 door moves. The indicator light Universal Remote System the indicator lights, located above the selected button directly above the buttons, begin Operation should slowly blink. This button to blink rapidly. may need to be held for up to Press and hold the appropriate 2.
  • Page 162 5-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 163: 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 164 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 165 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 166: 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 167: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting The light sensor determines it is Headlamp High/ To use it, pull the turn signal lever daytime. toward you, then release it. Low-Beam Changer When the DRL system is on, only If the headlamps are in the (Headlamp High/Low Beam the DRL are on.
  • Page 168 Lighting To turn off the automatic headlamp under bridges or bright overhead the Driver Information Center (DIC). system, turn the exterior lamps street lights does not affect the See Vehicle Personalization on system. The automatic headlamp page 5-35. control to and then release it.
  • Page 169: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or Signals do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
  • Page 170: Interior Lighting

    Lighting parking lamps and/or low-beam Remember, fog lamps alone will not Interior Lighting headlamps must be on for the fog give off as much light as the lamps to work. headlamps. Never use the fog Instrument Panel lamps in the dark without turning on Illumination Control the headlamps.
  • Page 171: 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 172: 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 173 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Navigation Symbols ..7-64 Destination ....7-69 CD/DVD Player ....7-18 System Configure Menu .
  • Page 174: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the audio by presetting Introduction Use the navigation system to: favorite stations, setting the Plan a route. tone, and adjusting the Infotainment speakers. Select a destination using various methods and choices. Read this manual thoroughly to Set up the navigation features, become familiar with how the such as entering an address or a...
  • Page 175: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Infotainment System When the navigation system is Every 50 times the vehicle is started Theft-Deterrent Feature turned on, a screen may appear and the navigation system is turned ® TheftLock is designed to with information that must be read on, the Caution screen appears. discourage theft of the vehicle's and acknowledged before accessing After reading the caution, select OK...
  • Page 176: 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 177 Infotainment System Q. AUDIO vehicle or returning a leased Storing Radio Station Presets vehicle. See Edit Address Book R. FAV (Favorite) To set preset radio stations, do the Edit/View under Configure Menu on following: page 7-82 for deleting information (Phone) from the address book.
  • Page 178 Infotainment System the time on the analog clock. See 2. A caution may appear. Press OK 7. Once a city has been selected Clock on page 5-6 to change the to proceed. the Street name category is analog clock time. automatically selected for entry.
  • Page 179 Infotainment System 10. Select the route preference for 6. Enter the specific title of the POI Storing Preset Destinations Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The in the POI name space (e.g. 1. Press to turn the system on. system calculates and Washington Monument).
  • Page 180 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 181: 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 182 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 183 Infotainment System 7-11 categories. The station information a station, plays for a few While the XM audio screen is appears on the display. See Radio seconds, then goes to the next displaying and a song is being Menu in this section to add and station.
  • Page 184 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 185 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 186 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 187: 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 188: 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 189: Rear Side Window

    Infotainment System 7-17 FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular FM signals only reach about Cellular phone usage may cause telephone antenna without 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although interference with the vehicle's radio.
  • Page 190: 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 191 Infotainment System 7-19 Playing an Audio CD 2. Press the down arrow to go to (Rewind): the start of the current track, 1. Press and hold this screen if more than eight seconds have button to rewind quickly through played. a track selection.
  • Page 192 7-20 Infotainment System DVD player can be controlled by the display the menu Options screen 3. Press and hold for more than buttons on the navigation system, button while a DVD is playing, touch two seconds to turn off the the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system, anywhere on the screen.
  • Page 193 Infotainment System 7-21 Enter: Press to select the 3. Press this button twice to return Audio: Press to display the audio highlighted option. to the beginning of the DVD. options. Select the audio options that best improve sound quality. Return: Press to go back to the This is not available on all DVDs or previous DVD menu.
  • Page 194 7-22 Infotainment System you would like to watch or listen to. Night: Press to make the This button does not work when the navigation screen background DVD is stopped. brighten. Setup: Press to display the DVD Day: Press to make the navigation Setup screen.
  • Page 195 Infotainment System 7-23 Menu Language: Press English, Password button. Type in the (Tuning Knob): French, or Spanish to change the password and then change the 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch default language of the DVD video rating level. to go to the start of the current menus.
  • Page 196 7-24 Infotainment System mild neutral detergent solution CD/DVD Messages If the CD/DVD is not playing mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe correctly, for any other reason, try a If Disc Read Error appears on the the disc from the center to the known good CD/DVD.
  • Page 197 Infotainment System 7-25 AAC files stored on an iPod. OK to disconnect and a GM logo 2. Press the center screen button may appear on the iPod and iPod to enter the music navigator FAT16 appears on the radio's display. The main screen.
  • Page 198: Mp3

    7-26 Infotainment System or press the top or bottom arrow The iPod or USB storage device to jump 10 percent up or down should not be pulled out from the the list. USB dock. To safely remove it, press Eject. 6.
  • Page 199 Infotainment System 7-27 Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, The files can be recorded on a next and previous folder functions 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, CD-R or CD-RW with a will have no function on a CD that 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.
  • Page 200 7-28 Infotainment System radio displays the file name without If an error appears on the display, (Pause/Play): Press to pause the extension (such as .mp3) as the see CD/DVD Messages in this the CD. This button will then change track name. section.
  • Page 201: Auxiliary Devices

    Infotainment System 7-29 2. Release to stop fast forwarding. Drivers are encouraged to set up (Tuning Knob): The display shows the elapsed any auxiliary device while the 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch time of the track. vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive to go to the start of the current Driving on page 9-3 for more (Folder/Artist/Album):...
  • Page 202: Rear Seat Infotainment

    7-30 Infotainment System wired headphones. See the Rear 2. Press AUDIO then press AUDIO Rear Seat Seat Infotainment user guide for again, repeatedly until AUX Infotainment more information. (auxiliary) is selected or press the AUX screen button. An Drivers are encouraged to set up auxiliary device must be Rear Seat Entertainment any auxiliary device while the...
  • Page 203 Infotainment System 7-31 turned off. See Retained Accessory Overview RSE Base System The DVD player and discs are Power (RAP) on page 9-25 for more coded by global region. The DVD Some DVDs do not allow fast information. players are set to Region 1. Discs forwarding or skipping of the with other region codes will not work copyright information or previews.
  • Page 204 7-32 Infotainment System disc indicator, and display information from playback starts. If the disc both DVD players and both is inserted incorrectly, the A/V inputs. DVD player ejects the disc AV OUTPUT (Audio/Video and No Disc displays. Output Jack) C. Level Lock and Release Latch Wired headphones or The viewing angle of the video output can be...
  • Page 205 Infotainment System 7-33 way to reload a disc that K. PLAY STOP has been ejected, but not Press this button located Press once to stop playing removed from the DVD below the video display a DVD. player, is to press the eject screen to start playback of button or the play button.
  • Page 206 7-34 Infotainment System To use the OSD menus while using 3. Press the right navigation arrow 4. Press the right navigation arrow the DVD player or an auxiliary and then use the up/down and then use the up/down device: navigation arrows to select navigation arrows to select a English, French, or Spanish.
  • Page 207 Infotainment System 7-35 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 208 7-36 Infotainment System 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 209 Infotainment System 7-37 RSE Overview Uplevel System The following discs are compatible for any necessary adjustments. See with the DVD player: Remote Control later in this The loading slot for the DVD player section. DVD-Video: A DVD that has is located at the top of the head video.
  • Page 210 7-38 Infotainment System vehicle. The DVD player adjusted independently, as automatically draws the well as display information disc in, Loading displays from both DVD players and G. Video Input on the screen along with a both A/V inputs. disc indicator, and The yellow connector is USB Port playback starts.
  • Page 211 Infotainment System 7-39 necessary to press the or eject the disc, to cancel Using the Uplevel RSE play button again to begin the pre-stop feature and to On-Screen Display (OSD) play. There is a play clear the disc position Menus position memory feature memory.
  • Page 212 7-40 Infotainment System Not all DVDs support all of the The angle mark allows different 3. Press the down navigation arrow feature defaults in the setup menus. viewing angles on the DVD player. to select Speaker Setup If a feature is not supported, the To set the angle mark: sub-menu and to adjust the defaults are provided by the DVD...
  • Page 213 Infotainment System 7-41 3. Press the ENTER button, use Preference Setup Menu 2. Use the left/right and down the left or right navigation arrows navigation arrows on the remote To set the audio playback language: to adjust the following: control to select the Disc 1.
  • Page 214 7-42 Infotainment System To create a six digit password, use To reset the system back to the the numeric keypad on the remote factory default settings: PG 13 control. Press the ENTER button to 1. Press the SETUP button on the PG R confirm.
  • Page 215 Infotainment System 7-43 is specified by the A/V (audio/video) the channel selector. The driver side The headphones shut off source selected on the driver side monitor is designated as Channel 3, automatically if the RSE system is head restraint video display screen. and the passenger side as Channel turned off or if the headphones are 4.
  • Page 216 7-44 Infotainment System the remote control. If the remote Remote Control Buttons SETUP: Press to change the control does not seem to be default settings, see Using the RSE working, the batteries might need to On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus be replaced. See Battery later in this manual.
  • Page 217 Infotainment System 7-45 DVD-Video Screen 4: Press the SOUND AROUND SELECT: Press REPEAT : Press to repeat part DVD button located under 4 to to select an FM transmitter channel. or all of a chapter, title, track, or the transmit IR codes for DVD mode on The SOUND AROUND SELECT entire disc after using the A-B Video Screen 4.
  • Page 218 7-46 Infotainment System TITLE: Press to enter the disc title DISPLAY: Press to scroll through STOP : Press to stop playback mode. The title feature is display information on the upper left of a disc. disc-specific, and may not be corner of the screen, such as title, To resume disc playback, available on all discs.
  • Page 219 Infotainment System 7-47 If the remote control is to be stored 4. Press DISPLAY four times and PREV (Previous): Press to play for a long period of time, remove the Total Remain appears along with the previous chapter or track. To batteries and keep it in a cool, dry the current track playing and the return to previous chapters or tracks...
  • Page 220 7-48 Infotainment System be changed by navigating through Selecting a Play Mode Tips and Troubleshooting the file system. The DVD player The order the songs are played can IR Sensor Inoperative: Check that plays the songs in the order they be temporarily chosen on a disc.
  • Page 221: Rear Seat Entertainment

    Infotainment System 7-49 dampened with warm water. Dry the Do not touch the bottom side of a Before Driving screens by wiping with a clean dry CD or DVD while handling it; this The RSE is designed for rear seat cotton cloth.
  • Page 222 7-50 Infotainment System DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Headphones listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, Control is on, a padlock icon MP3s, DVD-As, or any auxiliary displays. source connected to A/V jacks or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle The radio can be turned back on has this feature.
  • Page 223 Infotainment System 7-51 power if the RSE system and RSA Storage in extreme cold can If the headphones are to be stored are shut off, or if the headphones weaken the batteries. Keep the for a long period of time, remove the are out of range of the transmitters headphones stored in a cool, dry batteries and keep them in a cool,...
  • Page 224 7-52 Infotainment System camcorder or a video game unit to the wired headphones. See Using Audio Output the RSE system. Adapter the Auxiliary Input Jack under Audio from the DVD player or connectors or cables (not included) Auxiliary Devices on page 7-29 for auxiliary inputs can be heard may be required to connect the more information about changing...
  • Page 225 Infotainment System 7-53 When a device is connected to the If a DVD is playing and the screen Remote Control A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary is raised to its locked position, the input jack if the vehicle has this screen remains on.
  • Page 226 7-54 Infotainment System Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons (Enter): Press this button to could also affect the function of the select the choice that is highlighted (Power): Press this button to remote control. in any menu. turn the video screen on and off.
  • Page 227 Infotainment System 7-55 While the DVD is playing, the DVD video, press the play/pause button. DVD is playing. The format and can be played slowly by pressing To stop fast reversing a DVD audio content of this function vary for the play/pause button then pressing or CD, release the fast reverse each disc.
  • Page 228 7-56 Infotainment System 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): Battery Replacement Second Third Row The numeric keypad provides the Button Screen To change the remote control capability of direct chapter or track Press Screen batteries: number selection. Fourth Return to Return to 1.
  • Page 229 Infotainment System 7-57 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 230 7-58 Infotainment System 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 231: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    Infotainment System 7-59 ® 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 232 7-60 Infotainment System © ¨ 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 233: Using The Navigation

    Infotainment System 7-61 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 234: Maps

    7-62 Infotainment System button cycles through Full Map and beep sounds. Screen buttons are Backspace: Select if an incorrect the tab that displays the current highlighted when a feature is character has been entered. audio source (AM, FM, XM (if available.
  • Page 235 Infotainment System 7-63 information such as street names, The navigation system informs English or metric, see Driver street address, turn restrictions, etc. through voice prompts when you are Information Center (DIC) on A detailed area includes all major traveling into a limited guidance page 5-22 for more information.
  • Page 236: Navigation Symbols

    7-64 Infotainment System 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 237 Infotainment System 7-65 The north up symbol indicates the map with North Up, known as North Up mode. While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon follows the north direction on the map regardless of which The distance and time to destination The straight line to distance symbol direction the vehicle is traveling.
  • Page 238 7-66 Infotainment System The shaded triangle indicates the Displaying POI icons on the map North direction. While in Heading shows where POIs (e.g. restaurants, Up mode the direction at the top of gas stations, etc.) are located. This the screen and the way the vehicle screen appears after selecting the icon is heading indicates the POI screen button.
  • Page 239 Infotainment System 7-67 More: Press to view more POI Address Book: Press to add this categories. POI to the address book. See Nav under Configure Menu on page 7-82 Franchise Search: for information on editing address 1. Press to display a list of pre-set book entries.
  • Page 240 7-68 Infotainment System Clear All: Press this screen button 3-D Lane Guidance to clear all selected POI categories. Driving on a Route When driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver. When approximately 400 m (1/4 mi) from the next maneuver, the screen Some major metropolitan areas may displays the name and a detailed...
  • Page 241: Destination

    Infotainment System 7-69 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 242 7-70 Infotainment System 4. Once a state or province has 5. Once a city has been selected 9. Press Start Guidance. The route been selected the City name the Street name category is is now ready to be started. category is automatically automatically selected for entry.
  • Page 243 Infotainment System 7-71 4. Select Street and start entering displays the house number 3. Select the state/province screen the street name or press the range that is available for the button, if needed, to change the Last 5 Streets screen button. street.
  • Page 244 7-72 Infotainment System the number of available streets. Point of Interest (POI) or select the Franchise Search Press this button to view the list screen button to do a franchise The Point of Interest (POI) and select a street. search. destination entry method lets you select a destination from the 5.
  • Page 245 Infotainment System 7-73 6. Select the route preference for 6. Select the route preference for 6. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights system calculates and highlights system calculates and highlights the route.
  • Page 246 7-74 Infotainment System 3. Press GO, located next to the destination. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. 4. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights the route. 5. Press Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
  • Page 247 Infotainment System 7-75 3. Select a previous destination 3. Use and press on the from the list. Use the arrow to map to find the area that you the right of the destination to would like to select as your view the entire destination name destination.
  • Page 248 7-76 Infotainment System Map Coordinates 4. Press Latitude and select either Preset Destination N (North) or S (South) to enter The coordinates destination entry The preset destination entry method the direction of the latitude method lets you select a destination lets you set a destination by coordinate.
  • Page 249 Infotainment System 7-77 To use the preset destination entry 2. Press GO next to the desired method: gas station for location information. 1. Press DEST. 3. Press Cancel if the list of Near 2. Select the desired preset Gas Station is not needed. destination screen button.
  • Page 250 7-78 Infotainment System Press Map, the navigation downloaded, the navigation system Route Guidance Not Active system displays the Destination will search for the address in the If an OnStar destination is Map Screen. mapping disc's database. When the downloaded while route guidance is address is found, it will be shown on Press Call, the navigation not active, the navigation system...
  • Page 251 Infotainment System 7-79 Important Notes regarding OnStar Map Destination Screen Functions Destination Download: If the map screen is used to show If the navigation system is destination, it will have map screen capabilities such as GO, Mark, turned off when the destination Zoom, Scroll, etc.
  • Page 252 7-80 Infotainment System Press to view the list of turn the whole route if necessary. The (Reverse Skip): Press to go maneuvers for the entire route and detour option is only available while back to the start point or previous to avoid turns on the route.
  • Page 253 Infotainment System 7-81 the current route between the start 7. Select the route preference for Resume Guidance point and final destination. Once a Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The Press this screen button, from the stopover has been added, the system calculates and highlights Route screen, to resume guidance points can be edited or deleted.
  • Page 254: Configure Menu

    7-82 Infotainment System Press the Add to Address Book To store the current vehicle position 4. Select the address book entry to screen button when available on as a preset destination: be stored as the preset POI information screens, destination. Press Name to add 1.
  • Page 255 Infotainment System 7-83 Press CONFIG to adjust several of and Bose AudioPilot. See Radio Voice Prompt the system's features and Menu under, AM-FM Radio on Press the Voice Prompt screen preferences. The last selected page 7-9 for more information. button to change the volume of the CONFIG screen is the screen that voice prompts or to turn voice Nav (Navigation)
  • Page 256 7-84 Infotainment System Allow Ferrys: This feature allows 5. Press the Phone # screen button the system to use ferries when and use the numeric keyboard to calculating a planned route. input or change the phone number. Allow Time and Seasonal Restricted Roads: This feature 6.
  • Page 257 Infotainment System 7-85 5. The system will ask for you to 4. A list of all the address book 1. Press the Map Database state the name. You will have entries will display. Press and Information/Remove Map Data four seconds to state the name. hold Clear All.
  • Page 258 7-86 Infotainment System When the off-road mode is turned information fully integrated to the Three types of traffic information for on, the navigation system will show navigation system to display current major roadways are displayed on the path being traveled by the traffic conditions for a driver s the navigation system: vehicle when not on a marked road.
  • Page 259 Infotainment System 7-87 A service fee is required in order to Traffic Icon Traffic receive the XM NavTraffic service. The Traffic Icon appears on the Condition Status Icon Traffic Tab, next to the word Traffic, Turning XM NavTraffic On and Off Traffic events are when traffic is found in the in the area, but...
  • Page 260 7-88 Infotainment System the interstate first. Then all other 1. Press NAV, then press NAV traffic events follow. Not all traffic repeatedly until Traffic is conditions may be listed. selected, or press the Traffic screen button. A list of traffic To view the traffic condition location conditions with distance from the and information on the map:...
  • Page 261 Infotainment System 7-89 Red indicates significantly Traffic: Press to enable or disable Alert for Approaching Traffic impaired traffic flow with average the traffic function. Events: When On, if an speed of fewer than 40 km/h approaching traffic event is within Show Traffic ICONS: Press to (25 mph).
  • Page 262 7-90 Infotainment System Scrolling to Traffic Events on condition displays. See Scrolling the Map the Map under Maps on page 7-62 for more information. To display traffic events in another state or a great distance away, scroll to the desired area, and then stop scrolling.
  • Page 263 Infotainment System 7-91 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 264 7-92 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 265 Infotainment System 7-93 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 266: Global Positioning

    7-94 Infotainment System Night: Press to make the map For more information about the Rear navigation system does not change background darker. Vision Camera, see Rear Vision the time on the analog clock. See Camera (RVC) on page 9-45 in the Clock on page 5-6 to change the Day: Press to make the map vehicle owner manual.
  • Page 267: Vehicle Positioning

    Infotainment System 7-95 After-market glass tinting has Vehicle is driving on slippery At times, other interferences such been applied to the vehicle's road surfaces such as in sand, as the satellite condition, road windshield. gravel, and/or snow. configuration, the condition of the vehicle and/or other circumstances Do not apply after-market Vehicle is traveling on winding...
  • Page 268: Problems With Route

    7-96 Infotainment System Roof carrier is installed on the The route prohibits the entry of a Problems with Route vehicle. vehicle due to a regulation by Guidance time or season or any other Vehicle is being driven with tire regulation which may be given. Inappropriate route guidance may chains.
  • Page 269: Database Coverage

    General Motors of Mexico, available when the vehicle was Customer Care Center Cadillac produced. The map database is toll-free phone number, updated periodically, provided that 01-800-466-0805 or write to the map information has changed.
  • Page 270: Voice Recognition

    7-98 Infotainment System Voice Recognition 1. Press and hold SRCE located Issue an error message Did on the steering wheel until you not recognize. Voice The navigation system's voice hear a beep. The audio system Recognition Canceled. recognition allows for hands-free mutes.
  • Page 271 Infotainment System 7-99 Voice Recognition Commands If not currently driving on a route, Display [set] night [mode]: Sets the system automatically creates the the display to night mode. The following list shows all of the voice tag destination as the final Display [set] auto [mode]: Sets voice commands available for the destination.
  • Page 272: Bluetooth

    7-100 Infotainment System Radio [select] (channel) XM (if CD, DVD, Disc select previous Phone equipped), radio [select] folder: Use this command to select (channel) satellite (if equipped): the previous folder on the MP3 or Bluetooth Instructs the system to go to a audio DVD.
  • Page 273 Infotainment System 7-101 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a this section for more information.
  • Page 274 7-102 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds (Push to Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit answer incoming calls, confirm Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be system information, and start (PIN).
  • Page 275 Infotainment System 7-103 Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
  • Page 276 7-104 Infotainment System Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard Listing Stored Numbers followed by a tone. After the last The list command will list all stored 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say numbers and name tags. two seconds.
  • Page 277 Infotainment System 7-105 Using the Dial or Call After each digit is entered, the Using the Re-dial Command Command system repeats back the digit it 1. Press and hold heard followed by a tone. 1. Press and hold two seconds. If an unwanted number is two seconds.
  • Page 278 7-106 Infotainment System Press again to return to Muting a Call 1. Press the original call. During a call, all sounds from inside 2. Say Transfer Call. To ignore the incoming call, no the vehicle can be muted so that the Transferring Audio to the action is required.
  • Page 279 Infotainment System 7-107 2. Say Bluetooth. This command Sending a Number or Name Tag Other Information can be skipped. During a Call ® The Bluetooth word mark and ® 3. Say Voice. The system logos are owned by the Bluetooth 1.
  • Page 280 7-108 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 281 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Dual Automatic Climate Control Control System System ..... . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation (Rear Climate with Rear Seat...
  • Page 282 Climate Controls Off: Press the driver side temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is directed to the floor. This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button. The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature knob.
  • Page 283 Climate Controls forward unless it is set to Use the steps below to place the 2. Set the driver and passenger recirculation mode. See entire system in automatic mode: temperature. Recirculation later in this section. 1. Press the AUTO button. To find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature Turn the knob clockwise or...
  • Page 284 Climate Controls To avoid blowing cold air in cold When the system is turned off, the freezing. The recirculation mode weather, the system will delay display goes blank after displaying cannot be selected while in the turning on the fan until warm air is the current status of the system.
  • Page 285 Climate Controls If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is takes for the vehicle to cool down. windows may fog when the weather selected again, the climate control It also helps the system to operate is cold and damp. To clear the fog, system displays the previous more efficiently.
  • Page 286 Climate Controls Do not use a razor blade Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear or sharp object to clear the inside Seat Audio) rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are lines in the rear glass.
  • Page 287 Climate Controls The rear climate control system can delivery, and fan speed. AUTO the passenger area. Press the + also be turned off by pressing and appears in the display when button for warmer air and press the automatic operation is active. button for cooler air.
  • Page 288 Climate Controls Keep the air path under the front Air Vents seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the Use the air outlets located in the vehicle. center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the Adding outside equipment to the airflow.
  • Page 289 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems ® Power (RAP) ....9-25 StabiliTrak System ..9-35 Operating Shifting Into Park .
  • Page 290 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-53 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
  • Page 291: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. Warning Warning (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.
  • Page 292: Steering

    Driving and Operating Antilock Brake System (ABS) Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost allows steering while braking. include: because the engine stops or because of a system malfunction, Keep enough distance between Off-Road Recovery the vehicle can be steered but may you and the vehicle in front required increased effort.
  • Page 293: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids acceleration, or braking, one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to including reducing vehicle speed right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not by shifting to a lower gear.
  • Page 294 Driving and Operating Know the local laws that apply to Warning Warning (Continued) off-road driving. To gain more ground clearance if Keep cargo in the cargo area When driving off-road, bouncing needed, it may be necessary to as far forward and as low as and quick changes in direction remove the front fascia lower possible.
  • Page 295 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the trees, or grasses or disturb backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. transmission or transfer case in driving further.
  • Page 296 Driving and Operating brakes to slow the vehicle and 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted help keep the vehicle under restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking control. brake, shift an automatic If driving uphill when the transmission into P (Park), and vehicle stalls, shift to...
  • Page 297 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) steepness of the incline more or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across Use a low gear when driving in mud vehicle could fall through the ice; with the uphill wheels, or if the the deeper the mud, the lower the you and your passengers could...
  • Page 298: Driving On Wet Roads

    9-10 Driving and Operating axles or exhaust pipe. Deep water exhaust system for damage and Warning (Continued) can damage the axle and other check the fuel lines and cooling vehicle parts. system for any leakage. After driving through a large More frequent maintenance service If the standing water is not too deep, puddle of water or a car/vehicle...
  • Page 299: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating 9-11 There is no hard and fast rule about Other driving tips include: Warning hydroplaning. The best advice is to Keep the vehicle well ventilated. slow down when the road is wet. If you do not shift down, the Keep the interior Other Rainy Weather Tips brakes could get so hot that they...
  • Page 300: Winter Driving

    9-12 Driving and Operating Wet ice can occur at about 0°C curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning (Continued) (32°F) when freezing rain begins to when the surrounding roads are fall, resulting in even less traction. clear. Avoid sudden steering crash.
  • Page 301: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-13 If it takes some time for help to Warning Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument under the vehicle.
  • Page 302: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-14 Driving and Operating shifting, and press lightly on the Warning accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly If the vehicle's tires spin at high spinning the wheels in the forward speed, they can explode, and you and reverse directions causes a or others could be injured.
  • Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-15 vehicle capacity weight and Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Label includes the weight of all vehicle capacity weight (B) in occupants, cargo, and all kilograms and pounds. nonfactory-installed options. The Tire and Loading Two labels on your vehicle show Information label also shows the how much weight it was...
  • Page 304 9-16 Driving and Operating 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 305 Driving and Operating 9-17 Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3...
  • Page 306 9-18 Driving and Operating vehicle's original tires and the And, if you do have a heavy Using heavier suspension inflation pressures needed to load, you should spread it out. components to get added obtain the gross weight capacity durability might not change your of your vehicle.
  • Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-19 Add-On Equipment Automatic Level Control Warning (Continued) When you carry removable The automatic level control rear Never stack heavier items, you may need to put a suspension comes as a part of things, like suitcases, limit on how many people you the Road Sensing Suspension.
  • Page 308: Starting And Operating

    9-20 Driving and Operating 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 309: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating 9-21 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 310 9-22 Driving and Operating 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 9-34. position if the vehicle must be loss of power assist in the brake pushed or towed.
  • Page 311: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-23 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 312: Engine Heater

    9-24 Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start after covered by the vehicle warranty. tie which secures the electrical 5-10 seconds, especially in very See Add-On Electrical Equipment cord. Do not cut the cold weather (below 18°C or 0° on page 9-65.
  • Page 313: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-25 The length of time the heater should Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) remain plugged in depends on 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then several factors. Ask a dealer in the It is dangerous to get out of the set the parking brake.
  • Page 314: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-26 Driving and Operating Then, see if you can move the shift in the transmission. Then you If the vehicle has an uncharged lever away from P (Park) without should be able to pull the shift lever battery or a battery with low voltage, first pulling it toward you.
  • Page 315: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking over Things When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust as cruising at a constant vehicle That Burn speed, the system will operate in Warning the half cylinder mode, allowing the Warning vehicle to achieve better fuel Engine exhaust contains carbon economy.
  • Page 316: Automatic Transmission

    9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the The vehicle has a in the vehicle body from engine running. ® Hydra-Matic 6L80 automatic damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine transmission, and has an electronic...
  • Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-29 When parked on a hill, especially R (Reverse): Use this gear to Warning (Continued) when the vehicle has a heavy load, back up. you may notice an increase in the Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) firmly on the brake pedal, the effort to shift out of P (Park).
  • Page 318 9-30 Driving and Operating Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or throttle position and vehicle load. may be more noticeable with a cold more, push the accelerator all If the shift stabilization feature transmission. This difference in the way down. determines that a current vehicle shifting is normal.
  • Page 319: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-31 to slow the vehicle. The first time Manual Mode displayed on the second line. The the system engages for each number displayed in the DIC is the Driver Shift Control (DSC) ignition key cycle, a DIC message highest gear that can be used.
  • Page 320: Tow/Haul Mode

    9-32 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light on when driving on downhill grades by page 5-18 and Hill and Mountain using the engine and transmission Roads on page 9-11 for more to slow the vehicle. information. To disable or enable Tow/Haul Also see Tow/Haul Mode under Grade Braking within the current Towing Equipment on page 9-60 for...
  • Page 321: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-33 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 322: Parking Brake

    9-34 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake brake is fully released and the leave enough room up ahead to brake warning light is off before stop, even with ABS. driving. To release the parking brake, hold Using ABS the regular brake pedal down, then Do not pump the brakes.
  • Page 323: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    Driving and Operating 9-35 module to supplement the power the vehicle in a complete standstill Ride Control Systems brake system under conditions on a grade, HSA will automatically where the driver has quickly and activate. During the transition period ® StabiliTrak System forcefully applied the brake pedal in...
  • Page 324 9-36 Driving and Operating the vehicle is started. See Trailer If a DIC message appears, make Sway Control (TSC) on page 9-65 sure the StabiliTrak system has not for more information. been turned off using the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak When the vehicle is started and button.
  • Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-37 the appropriate DIC message It is recommended to leave the brakes to each individual wheel displays. This will also disable the system on for normal driving (brake-traction control) as TSC feature. conditions, but it may be necessary necessary.
  • Page 326: Locking Rear Axle

    9-38 Driving and Operating wheel(s) excessively while these Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Road Sensing lights and messages are Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature. Suspension displayed. See Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on page 9-65. The Road Sensing TCS may activate on dry or rough Suspension (RSS) feature provides roads or under conditions such as Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Hill...
  • Page 327: Continuous Damping

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Continuous Damping Autoride and MagneRide also This type of level control is fully interact with the tow/haul mode that, automatic and will provide a better Control (CDC) when activated, will provide leveled riding position as well as additional control of the shock better handling under a variety of This vehicle may have a continuous...
  • Page 328: Cruise Control

    9-40 Driving and Operating Cruise Control This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission, see Grade Braking under Tow/Haul Warning Mode on page 9-32 for an explanation of how cruise control Cruise control can be dangerous interacts with the Range Selection where you cannot drive safely at Mode, tow/haul and grade braking a steady speed.
  • Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-41 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using (Cancel): Press to disengage Cruise Control cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is are applied, the cruise control is already activated,...
  • Page 330: Object Detection Systems

    9-42 Driving and Operating hills, pressing the accelerator pedal Ending Cruise Control Object Detection may be necessary to maintain There are three ways to end cruise Systems vehicle speed. When going control: downhill, Cruise Grade Braking To disengage cruise control, helps maintain the driver selected Ultrasonic Parking Assist step lightly on the brake pedal.
  • Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-43 How the System Works Turning the System On and Off PARKING ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver URPA comes on automatically when disables the system or if the vehicle the shift lever is moved into is driven above 8 km/h (5 mph) in R (Reverse).
  • Page 332: Side Blind Zone

    9-44 Driving and Operating Other conditions may affect system The SBZA sensor covers a zone of Warning (Continued) performance, such as vibrations approximately one lane over from from a jackhammer or the both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m all driving conditions.
  • Page 333: Rear Vision

    Driving and Operating 9-45 When the vehicle is started, both caution while changing lanes when cleaning both sides of the vehicle outside mirror SBZA displays will towing a trailer. SBZA may alert you toward the rear corners of the briefly come on to indicate the to objects attached to the vehicle, vehicle, see your dealer.
  • Page 334 9-46 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 335 Driving and Operating 9-47 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 336 9-48 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 337: Recommended Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuel Recommended Fuel Prohibited Fuels Gasolines containing oxygenates, Use premium unleaded gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an such as ethers and ethanol, as well with a posted octane rating of 91 or important part of the proper as reformulated gasolines are higher.
  • Page 338: Gasoline Specifications

    9-50 Driving and Operating emission control system satisfactorily on fuels meeting Fuel Additives performance. The malfunction federal specifications, but emission To keep fuel systems clean, TOP indicator lamp may turn on. If this control system performance might TIER Detergent Gasoline is occurs, see your dealer for service.
  • Page 339: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-51 The use of E85 or FlexFuel is immediately after refueling to allow Filling the Tank encouraged when the vehicle is the vehicle to adapt to the change in designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel ethanol concentration. Warning is made from renewable sources.
  • Page 340 9-52 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, insert Warning (Continued) the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap Fuel can spray out if the fuel clockwise until it clicks. It will require cap is opened too quickly. more effort to turn the fuel cap on This spray can happen if the the last turn as you tighten it.
  • Page 341: General Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Notice: If you need a new fuel Towing Warning (Continued) cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. General Towing Remove the container from If you get the wrong type, it may the vehicle, trunk, or pickup Information not fit properly.
  • Page 342 9-54 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the combination moving and then apply Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent the trailer brake controller by hand damage to the engine, axle, to be sure the brakes work. Fully open the air outlets on or other parts.
  • Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-55 the left. To move the trailer to the Driving on Grades for a few minutes before turning the right, move your hand to the right. engine off. If the overheat warning Reduce speed and shift to a lower Always back up slowly and, comes on, see Engine Overheating gear before starting down a long or...
  • Page 344: Trailer Towing

    9-56 Driving and Operating 3. When the wheel chocks are in especially important in trailer Warning (Continued) place, release the regular brakes operation are automatic until the chocks absorb the load. transmission fluid, engine oil, axle seriously injured. The vehicle may lubricant, belts, cooling system, and 4.
  • Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-57 Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) is driving the vehicle by itself. calculated assuming the tow vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering means changes in has only the driver but all required handling, acceleration, braking, It depends on how the rig is used.
  • Page 346 9-58 Driving and Operating 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 347 Driving and Operating 9-59 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight.
  • Page 348: Towing Equipment

    9-60 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailering Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Combination Vehicle Series Weight It is important that the combination 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) of the tow vehicle and trailer does 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lbs) not exceed any of its weight ratings GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue Weight.
  • Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-61 Weight of the Trailer Tongue in Weight Distributing Hitch Hitch Cover (without Dual Trailer Towing on page 9-56 for Adjustment Exhaust) rating limits with various hitch types. The vehicle may have a hitch cover. If a step-bumper hitch will be used, To remove the hitch cover: the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns.
  • Page 350 9-62 Driving and Operating To reinstall the hitch cover: Hitch Cover (with Dual 3. Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees clockwise to Exhaust) 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree lock the cover in place. angle to the vehicle and push To remove the hitch cover: the upper tabs in the hitch cover Safety Chains...
  • Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-63 the instructions for the trailer brakes The seven-wire harness contains headlamps as a second way to so they are installed, adjusted and the following trailer circuits: boost the vehicle system and maintained properly. charge the battery. Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Do not tap into the vehicle's Electric Brake Control Wiring...
  • Page 352 9-64 Driving and Operating When pulling a heavy trailer or a Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists large or heavy load in busy when pulling a heavy trailer or a parking lots where improved low large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul speed control of the vehicle is Mode on page 9-32 for more desired.
  • Page 353: Trailer Sway

    Driving and Operating 9-65 Trailer Sway Conversions and Warning Control (TSC) Add-Ons Even if the vehicle is equipped Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a with TSC, trailer sway could result Add-On Electrical TSC feature. Trailer sway is in loss of control and the vehicle unintended side-to-side motion of a Equipment could crash.
  • Page 354 9-66 Driving and Operating NOTES...
  • Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-19 Back-Up Lamps ... . 10-30 Power Steering Fluid .
  • Page 356 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Towing General Information Operation ....10-49 Towing the Vehicle ..10-86 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
  • Page 357: Vehicle Care

    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 358: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 2. Then go to the front of the Before attempting to do your own vehicle and locate the secondary To open the hood: service work, see Airbag System hood release, near the center of Check on page 3-36.
  • Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 6.2L V8 Engine...
  • Page 360: 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. See Cooling Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
  • Page 361 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 362 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 363: 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 364 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 365 Vehicle Care 10-11 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. If the fluid level is below the The hot check is the most accurate at the rear of the engine COLD check band, add only...
  • Page 366: 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 367 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 368: Cooling System

    10-14 Vehicle Care A. Coolant Surge Tank Warning Warning (Continued) B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Operating the engine with the air Do not run the engine if there is a cleaner/filter off can cause you or leak. If you run the engine, it C.
  • Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-15 remain in the vehicle for 5 years or system, the engine could Warning (Continued) 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever overheat and be damaged. Too occurs first. much water in the mixture can could be burned. Use a freeze and crack engine cooling The following explains the cooling 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable...
  • Page 370 10-16 Vehicle Care boiling, do not do anything else until The coolant level should be at or Warning it cools down. If coolant is visible above the FULL COLD mark. If it is but the coolant level is not at or not, the vehicle may have a leak in Steam and scalding liquids from a above the FULL COLD mark, add a...
  • Page 371: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-17 1. Remove the coolant surge tank 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with mixture to the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling the proper mixture to the FULL until the level reaches the FULL system, including the coolant COLD mark.
  • Page 372 10-18 Vehicle Care Information Center (DIC) on the warranty. See Overheated Engine Warning (Continued) instrument panel. See Engine Protection Operating Mode on Cooling System Messages on page 10-19 for information on Stop the engine if it overheats, page 5-28 and Engine Power driving to a safe place in an and get out of the vehicle until the Messages on page 5-30.
  • Page 373: Overheated Engine Protection

    Vehicle Care 10-19 Stops after high-speed driving. displays, the vehicle can be driven. this mode, a loss in power and Continue to drive the vehicle slowly engine performance will be noticed. Idles for long periods in traffic. for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe This operating mode allows the Tows a trailer.
  • Page 374: Power Steering Fluid

    10-20 Vehicle Care or if operating the air conditioning heard. A fluid loss in this system What to Use system, the fans can change to high could indicate a problem. Have the To determine what kind of fluid to speed and an increase in fan noise system inspected and repaired.
  • Page 375: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Adding Washer Fluid Notice Brakes When using concentrated The vehicle has a low washer fluid This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc washer fluid, follow the message on the DIC that comes on brake pads have built-in wear manufacturer instructions for when the washer fluid is low.
  • Page 376: Brake Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be applied.
  • Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-23 Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid.
  • Page 378: Battery

    10-24 Vehicle Care Notice Extended Storage: Remove the Warning black, negative ( ) cable from the Using the wrong fluid can battery or use a battery trickle badly damage brake Battery posts, terminals, and charger. hydraulic system parts. For related accessories contain lead example, just a few drops of and lead compounds, chemicals All-Wheel Drive...
  • Page 379: Front Axle

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Front Axle A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug When to Check and Change Lubricant When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the It is not necessary to regularly level from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.2 mm check front axle fluid unless there is (1/8 in) below the fill a leak suspected or an unusual...
  • Page 380: Starter Switch Check

    10-26 Vehicle Care noise is heard. A fluid loss could How to Check Lubricant below the bottom of the filler indicate a problem. Have it plug hole, located on the rear inspected and repaired. axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level.
  • Page 381: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    Vehicle Care 10-27 The ignition key should come 2. Firmly apply both the parking 1. Before starting this check, be out only in LOCK/OFF. brake and the regular brake. sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be Contact your dealer if service is Do not use the accelerator parked on a level surface.
  • Page 382: Replacement

    10-28 Vehicle Care To check the parking brake's Front Wiper Blade For the proper type and size, see holding ability: With the engine Maintenance Replacement Parts on Replacement running and the transmission in page 11-12. 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm N (Neutral), slowly remove foot Rear Wiper Blade Replacement connector away from the...
  • Page 383: Glass Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-29 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 10-31. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact...
  • Page 384: Led Lighting

    10-30 Vehicle Care 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 385: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 10-31 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 386: Fuses And Circuit

    10-32 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses, circuit...
  • Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-33...
  • Page 388 10-34 Vehicle Care 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 389 Vehicle Care 10-35 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 390: Block

    10-36 Vehicle Care 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 391 Vehicle Care 10-37 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 392: Block

    10-38 Vehicle Care 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 393: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-39 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 9-14. high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
  • Page 394: All-Season Tires

    10-40 Vehicle Care 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 395: Winter Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-41 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 396 10-42 Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification (D) Tire Identification Number code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT code are the exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number (TIN). guidelines.
  • Page 397: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-43 (G) Maximum Cold Inflation the tire size means a passenger ply construction; and the letter B Load Limit Maximum load that vehicle tire engineered to means belted bias ply can be carried and the standards set by the U.S. Tire construction.
  • Page 398 10-44 Vehicle Care Accessory Weight Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight...
  • Page 399 Vehicle Care 10-45 Load Index An assigned Occupant Distribution See Tire Pressure on number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. page 10-46 and Vehicle Load that corresponds to the load Limits on page 9-14. Outward Facing Sidewall carrying capacity of a tire. side of an asymmetrical tire that Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic...
  • Page 400: Tire Pressure

    10-46 Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating Tires need the correct amount of bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by air pressure to operate of a tire when only 1.6 mm 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated effectively.
  • Page 401 Vehicle Care 10-47 Rough ride. When to Check Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire Needless damage from Check the tires once a month gauge firmly onto the valve to road hazards. or more. get a pressure measurement. The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire, If the cold tire inflation pressure...
  • Page 402: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P265/65R18 or the inflation pressure recommended P285/45R22 size tires require by the vehicle manufacturer on the High-Speed Operation inflation pressure adjustment when vehicle placard or tire inflation driving the vehicle at speeds of pressure label.
  • Page 403: Operation

    Vehicle Care 10-49 Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tires and transmit the tire substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. pressure readings to a receiver maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction located in the vehicle.
  • Page 404 10-50 Vehicle Care pressure levels can be viewed. For The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and additional information and details tire pressure condition but it does Message about the DIC operation and not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly displays see Driver Information maintenance.
  • Page 405 Vehicle Care 10-51 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 406: Tire Inspection

    10-52 Vehicle Care 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 407: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-53 See When It Is Time for New See Tire Pressure on Warning (Continued) Tires on page 10-53 and Wheel page 10-46 and Vehicle Load Replacement on page 10-58. Limits on page 9-14. towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt.
  • Page 408: Buying New Tires

    10-54 Vehicle Care 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 409 Vehicle Care 10-55 traction control, and tire If proper rotation and Warning pressure monitoring maintenance have been done, performance. GM's TPC Spec all four tires should wear out at Mixing tires of different sizes, number is molded onto the tire's about the same time.
  • Page 410: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-56 Vehicle Care 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 9-14 for the label level of performance and safety if rim flanges to develop cracks...
  • Page 411: Uniform Tire Quality

    Vehicle Care 10-57 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 412: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-58 Vehicle Care straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth acceleration, cornering, required by law.
  • Page 413: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-59 Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new Warning control and a crash. Use another GM original equipment parts. type of traction device only if its Replacing a wheel with a used manufacturer recommends it for Warning...
  • Page 414: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-60 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire.
  • Page 415: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-61 and compressor kit, see Tire Tire Sealant and Warning (Continued) Sealant and Compressor Kit on Compressor Kit page 10-61. 1. Set the parking brake firmly. When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Warning 2. Put an automatic use the following example as a transmission in P (Park) or a guide to assist you in the placement...
  • Page 416 10-62 Vehicle Care The tire sealant and compressor The kit includes: Warning (Continued) can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (¼ inch) in and compressor kit instructions the tread area of the tire. It can also and inflate the tire to its be used to inflate an under recommended pressure.
  • Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-63 Check the tire sealant expiration 1. Remove the tire sealant and date on the sealant canister. The compressor kit from its storage sealant canister should be replaced location. See Storing the Tire before its expiration date. Sealant and Compressor Kit on Replacement sealant canisters are page 10-68.
  • Page 418 10-64 Vehicle Care 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 419 Vehicle Care 10-65 13. Replace the tire valve 17. Immediately drive the vehicle 20. Dispose of the used tire stem cap. 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the sealant canister (B) and sealant in the tire. sealant/air hose (G) assembly 14.
  • Page 420 10-66 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and 1. Remove the tire sealant and 8. Plug the power plug (C) into the compressor kit from its storage accessory power outlet in the Compressor Kit without location. See Storing the Tire vehicle.
  • Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-67 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 422: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-68 Vehicle Care 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 423: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-69 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 424 10-70 Vehicle Care 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 425 Vehicle Care 10-71 6. Turn the wheel wrench 7. Use the wheel wrench hook to counterclockwise to lower the pull the hoist cable closer to spare tire to the ground. assist in reaching the spare tire. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
  • Page 426 10-72 Vehicle Care 8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle Removing the Flat Tire and 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen with some slack in the cable to all the wheel nuts. Turn the Installing the Spare Tire access the tire/wheel retainer. wheel wrench counterclockwise 1.
  • Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-73 4. Position the jack under the Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Warning (Continued) vehicle as shown. on a front tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one killed. Never get under a vehicle jack handle extension.
  • Page 428 10-74 Vehicle Care Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is 5. Remove all of the wheel nuts. on a rear tire of the vehicle, use 6. Take off the flat tire. the jack handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C). Attach Warning the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle extensions (C).
  • Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-75 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 430 10-76 Vehicle Care with the valve stem pointing H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem down and have the wheel/tire Pointed Down) repaired as soon as possible. Hoist Shaft Access Hole Store the tire under the rear of the Hoist End of Extension Tool vehicle in the spare tire carrier.
  • Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-77 To store the tools: 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 7. Make sure the tire is stored 5. Raise the tire part way upward. securely.
  • Page 432: Secondary Latch System

    10-78 Vehicle Care 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and Secondary Latch System jack (E) together with the wing This vehicle has an nut retaining the wheel underbody-mounted tire hoist blocks (F). assembly equipped with a 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel secondary latch system.
  • Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-79 To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10-69.
  • Page 434 10-80 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to 13. Disconnect the jack handle raise the jack until it lifts the from the jack and carefully end fitting. remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while 11.
  • Page 435: Full-Size Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-81 To continue changing the flat tire, After installing the spare tire on the Jump Starting see Removing the Flat Tire and vehicle, stop as soon as possible For more information about the Installing the Spare Tire under Tire and check that the spare is correctly vehicle battery, see Battery on Changing on page 10-69.
  • Page 436 10-82 Vehicle Care Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If any accessories are left could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, on or plugged in during the jump the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are not starting procedure, they could be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 437 Vehicle Care 10-83 4. Open the hood on the other Warning vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) An electric fan can start up even terminal locations on that when the engine is not running vehicle. and can injure you. Keep hands, Your vehicle has a remote clothing and tools away from any positive (+) jump starting...
  • Page 438 10-84 Vehicle Care 5. Check that the jumper cables do Warning (Continued) not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could add water to take care of that get a shock. The vehicles could first. If you do not, explosive gas be damaged too.
  • Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-85 8. Now connect the black 10. Now start the vehicle with the negative ( ) cable to the good battery and run the negative ( ) terminal of the good engine for a while. battery. Use a remote 11.
  • Page 440: Towing The Vehicle

    10-86 Vehicle Care 2. Disconnect the black Towing Consult your dealer or a negative ( ) cable from the professional towing service if the vehicle with the good battery. disabled vehicle must be towed. Towing the Vehicle To tow the vehicle behind another 3.
  • Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-87 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 442 10-88 Vehicle Care 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 443: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-89 Use the following procedure to Appearance Care product usage, necessary safety dinghy tow a two-wheel-drive precautions, and appropriate vehicle from the rear: disposal of any vehicle care Exterior Care product. 1. Attach the dolly to the tow Locks vehicle following the dolly Notice: Avoid using...
  • Page 444 10-90 Vehicle Care repaired. Foreign materials such as that are made for a basecoat/ Windshield and Wiper Blades calcium chloride and other salts, ice clearcoat paint finish on the Clean the outside of the windshield melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle.
  • Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-91 clean cloth. See Recommended calcium, or sodium chloride. leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually Fluids and Lubricants on These chlorides are used on check constant velocity joints, page 11-11. roads for conditions such as ice rubber boots, and axle seals for and dust.
  • Page 446: Interior Care

    10-92 Vehicle Care material to parts repaired or Interior Care remain on the surface being replaced to restore corrosion cleaned for extended periods To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection. of time. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that Original manufacturer replacement Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 447 Vehicle Care 10-93 use approximately 20 drops per Notice: Cleaning the windshield Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. with water during the first three to Start by vacuuming the surface A concentrated soap solution will six months of ownership will using a soft brush attachment.
  • Page 448 10-94 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the TEHAMA Leather products, or those containing soil and gently rub toward the organic solvents to clean the The leather surface on the seat was center. Rotate the cleaning cloth interior.
  • Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-95 Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove Warning...
  • Page 450: Floor Mats

    10-96 Vehicle Care Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor Warning mats were designed for the If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended is not properly installed, it can that GM certified floor mats be interfere with the pedals.
  • Page 451 General Information ..11-1 Recommended Fluids and expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Lubricants ....11-12 inadequate maintenance. It may...
  • Page 452 11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Your dealer recognizes the Because of the way people use importance of providing vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or competitively priced maintenance There may need to be more competitive driving. and repair services.
  • Page 453: Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance

    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 10-46.
  • Page 454 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check engine coolant level. See for more than a year. The engine oil or missing parts or signs of Engine Coolant on page 10-14. and filter must be changed at least wear. See Exterior Care on once a year and the oil life system page 10-89.
  • Page 455 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Check parking brake and Check tire sealant expiration automatic transmission park date, if equipped. See Tire mechanism. See Park Brake and Sealant and Compressor Kit on P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-61. page 10-27. Inspect sunroof track and seal, Check accelerator pedal for if equipped.
  • Page 456 11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Replace spark plugs.
  • Page 457 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance (3) Do not directly power wash the (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal pressure water can overcome the excessive cracking, or damage;...
  • Page 458 11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Change automatic transmission fluid.
  • Page 459: Special Application Services

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 (4) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. See Cooling System on Services Maintenance and Care page 10-14. (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. Inspect for fraying, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly excessive cracking, or damage;...
  • Page 460 11-10 Service and Maintenance To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
  • Page 461 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Signs of damage include the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care scratches, cracks, and chips. of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like or damage, and can advise Trained dealer technicians can new, vehicle care products are when service is needed.
  • Page 462 11-12 Service and Maintenance 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 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
  • Page 463: Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 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 464 11-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 Wiper Blades Front 55.0 cm (21.6 in) 25877402 Rear 30.0 cm (11.8 in) 25820122...
  • Page 465: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 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 466 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 467 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 468 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 11-11 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 469 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing...
  • Page 470 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 471 Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 472: 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 473: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program.
  • Page 474: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    1-800-263-7854 (French) active recalls or search by Vehicle experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 Identification Number (VIN). See that allows interaction with Cadillac Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and keeps important vehicle-specific Overseas on page 12-1. information in one place.
  • Page 475: Roadside Service

    General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) cadillacowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Service representatives.
  • Page 476 Assistance is also given towing service. It provides every Cadillac and General Motors of when the vehicle is stuck in the Cadillac owner in the United States Canada Limited reserve the right to sand, mud, or snow. with the advantage of contacting a...
  • Page 477: Scheduling Service

    Scheduling Service specially equipped service vehicle this service. complete with the necessary Appointments Cadillac parts and tools required to Lock-Out Service: Vehicle handle most roadside repairs. When the vehicle requires warranty registration is required. service, contact your dealer and...
  • Page 478: Courtesy Transportation

    13-8 Customer Information If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle Public Transportation or Fuel the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage Reimbursement urged to do so as early in the work information. If the vehicle requires overnight day as possible to allow for warranty repairs, and public...
  • Page 479: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety receipts. This requires that you sign or discontinue Courtesy are preserved.
  • Page 480 13-10 Customer Information corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for emergency services for help.
  • Page 481: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 Vehicle Identification original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications Number (VIN). recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance company and policy number. Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.
  • Page 482: Reporting Safety Defects

    13-12 Customer Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Reporting Safety Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Defects Manual. Attention: Customer Service RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive Reporting Safety Defects $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 to the United States shipping fees.
  • Page 483: Government

    Cadillac Customer Assistance 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at Cadillac Motor Car Division 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other P.O. Box 33169 information about motor vehicle Transport Canada...
  • Page 484: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a...
  • Page 485: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and personal information or link with any consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar other GM system containing to an official request by police or website.
  • Page 486 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 487 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 488: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Get help for an emergency. OnStar Services Navigation Be a Good Samaritan or OnStar navigation requires the respond to an AMBER Alert. Emergency Directions and Connections Get crisis assistance and service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, evacuation routes. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or...
  • Page 489: Connections

    OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Press with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to responds with OnStar ready, download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
  • Page 490 14-4 OnStar 2. Say Call. System responds: End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Please say the name or number Number Press . System responds: Call to call. ended. 1. Press . System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OnStar ready.
  • Page 491: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 492 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired...
  • Page 493 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
  • Page 494 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Privacy OnStar services require a vehicle The complete OnStar Privacy electrical system, wireless service, Statement may be found at and GPS satellite technologies to be www.onstar.com (U.S.), available and operating for features or www.onstar.ca (Canada). to function properly.
  • Page 495 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-89 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-29 Interior .
  • Page 496 INDEX Axle, Rear ....10-25 Bulb Replacement ... . 10-31 Cautions, Danger, and Back-up Lamps .
  • Page 497 INDEX Clock ......5-6 Customer Assistance ..13-4 Distracted Driving .
  • Page 498 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine Exit Lighting ....6-9 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-14 Air Cleaner/Filter .
  • Page 499 INDEX Front Axle ....10-25 Front Fog Lamp Garage Door Opener ..5-44 Hazard Warning Flashers .
  • Page 500 INDEX Hill and Mountain Roads ..9-11 Level Control Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..9-35 Automatic .....9-39 Key and Lock Messages .
  • Page 501 INDEX Lights (cont'd) Maintenance Schedule Messages (cont'd) Tire ......5-33 Tire Pressure ....5-19 Recommended Fluids Tow/Haul Mode .
  • Page 502 INDEX Online Owner Center ..13-4 ® OnStar Navigation Park System, In Brief ....1-22 Destination ....7-69 Shifting Into .
  • Page 503 INDEX Power (cont'd) Radios Recommended Fluids and Seat Adjustment ....3-3 AM-FM Radio ....7-9 Lubricants .
  • Page 504 i-10 INDEX Restraints Safety Belts (cont'd) Security Reminders ....5-12 Where to Put ....3-43 Light .
  • Page 505 INDEX i-11 Signals, Turn and Storing the Tire Sealant Tires (cont'd) Different Size ....10-56 Lane-Change ....6-7 and Compressor Kit .
  • Page 506 i-12 INDEX Tow/Haul Mode ....9-32 Trailer Tow/Haul Mode Light ..5-18 Sway Control (TSC) ..9-65 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .
  • Page 507 INDEX i-13 Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire Vehicle and Compressor Kit ..10-68 Balance ....10-58 Alarm System .
  • Page 508 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

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