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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning Introduction ............1 Keys, Doors, and Windows ........ 5 Seats and Restraints ...........13 Instruments and Controls ......... 71 Lighting ..............76 Driving and Operating ........79 Vehicle Care ............107 Service and Maintenance .......146 Customer Information ........149 Reporting Safety Defects ........ -
Page 3: Canadian Vehicle Owners
GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Using this Manual information in this manual and the Owner’s the CADILLAC Emblem, and ESCALADE 25... -
Page 4: Danger, Warning, And Caution
Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a safety Danger, Warning, and Caution : Brake System Warning Light symbol which means “Do not,” “Do not do this,” : Dispose of Used Components Properly Warning messages found on vehicle labels and or “Do not let this happen.”... - Page 5 Introduction : Registered Technician : Remote Start : Risk of Electrical Fire > : Seat Belt Reminders : Side Blind Zone Alert : Stop/Start : Tire Pressure Monitor : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) : Under Pressure : Vehicle Ahead Indicator...
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Page 6: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys Keys and Locks Keys ..............5 Warning Door Locks ............6 Leaving children in a vehicle with a remote Vehicle Security key is dangerous and children or others Immobilizer Operation ........8 could be seriously injured or killed. -
Page 7: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar or connected service Warning (Continued) plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See your owner's manual. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. Door Locks A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries... - Page 8 Keys, Doors, and Windows • Use the mechanical key in the driver door. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. See “Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access” later in this section. Keyless Access The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the 2.
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Page 9: Vehicle Security Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Remove the cover. Opening a Power Door from the Exterior If equipped, the doors can be power operated. 2. Turn downward to snap cover into position. 4. Insert the mechanical key in the cylinder. 3. Check to ensure cap is fully seated. Squeeze the switch on the inside grip area of 5. -
Page 10: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors The system does not have to be manually If the vehicle will not change ignition modes armed or disarmed. (accessory mode, on, off), and the remote key Rear Camera Mirror appears to be undamaged, try another remote The vehicle is automatically immobilized when key. - Page 11 Keys, Doors, and Windows The adjustment options are: Pull the tab to turn on the display. Push the tab Press to scroll through the adjustment to turn it off. When off the mirror is automatic • options. Brightness dimming. Adjust the mirror for a clear view of Press to adjust the settings using the the area behind the vehicle while the display...
- Page 12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Troubleshooting • • Tilt Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks the camera lens. Clean the lens with a soft See your dealer for service if a blue screen and damp cloth, or, if equipped, with the Rear are displayed in the mirror, and the Camera Washer.
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Page 13: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Warning Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. -
Page 14: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Head Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? ....42 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ....43 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ....43 The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head Head Restraints What Will You See After an Airbag restraints in the outboard seating positions. - Page 15 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Second Row Seats The vehicle’s second row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The second row outboard head restraints are not removable. The second row outboard head restraints are designed to be folded.
- Page 16 Seats and Restraints To fold the head restraint, press the button on The third row outboard head restraints are the side of the head restraint. not removable. The third row outboard head restraints are designed to be folded. When folding the third row seatbacks down, the head restraint will automatically fold out of the way as the seat is folded down.
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Page 17: Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Reclining Seatbacks Power Seat Adjustment Warning Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even You can lose control of the vehicle if you try when buckled up, the seat belts cannot do to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is their job. -
Page 18: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle To recline the seatback: • is moving. Tilt the top of the control rearward To recline the seat with the front center to recline. Overview • display screen: If equipped, the memory seat feature allows Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. - Page 19 Seats and Restraints later in this section. The memory recalls may remote key. Turn the vehicle off and 2, the two beeps will not sound indicating be cancelled at any time during the recall. remove the other key or remote key from memory position were not saved.
- Page 20 Seats and Restraints • Seating positions have been previously Auto Seat Exit Memory Recall (Front Seats) Manual Memory recall movement for 1, 2 or saved to the same 1 or 2 button. See buttons may be initiated and will complete to Seat Exit Memory will begin movement to the “Saving Seating Positions”...
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Page 21: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints • During Manual memory recall: Select the icon once for the highest setting. Warning (Continued) With each selection, the seat will change to Release 1, 2, or memory button the next lower setting, and then to the OFF •... -
Page 22: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats The feature can be turned on or off. Select Settings > Vehicle > Rear Seat Reminder > ON During a remote start, the heated or Rear Seat Reminder or OFF. ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned on automatically. - Page 23 Seats and Restraints To adjust the second row seats with the rear panel switch: 1. Remove any objects on the floor in front of, behind, or on the second row seat. 2. Press the switch to adjust the seat forward and incline the seatback. 3.
- Page 24 Seats and Restraints • From the seat Position tab on the rear Base Model Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks center display screen, touch and hold the To recline the seatback: Exit or Save Position button to save the desired position. Briefly touch the Exit or Save Position button to recall that position.
- Page 25 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could People in the vehicle could be injured in move forward in a sudden stop or crash. a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return That could cause injury to the person the seat to the passenger seating position sitting there.
- Page 26 Seats and Restraints The seatback will fold forward to create Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third a flat load floor. Row Seat If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving Warning the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position.
- Page 27 Seats and Restraints 3. Pull the strap again to release the rear Warning of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature seat or the seat belts.
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Page 28: Heated And Ventilated Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints The switches (2) can be used to fold the third Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats row seatbacks from the cargo area. See Third Row Seats 3 28. Warning Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position If temperature change or pain to the skin cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause Warning burns. -
Page 29: Third Row Seats
Seats and Restraints indicate three for the highest setting and one the OFF setting. The indicator lights next to the 2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in for the lowest. If the heated seats are on high, buttons indicate three for the highest setting front of, or on the seat. - Page 30 Seats and Restraints Repeat the steps to fold the other seatback, 2. Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired. if desired. The switches (1) can be used to fold or fold and Power Seatback Folding tumble the second row seats from the cargo The vehicle must be in P (Park) for this feature area.
- Page 31 Seats and Restraints To return the third row seatback to the Manual Seatback Folding Warning upright position: A seat belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
- Page 32 Seats and Restraints Returning the Third Row Seatback to the Folding the Third Row Seats from the Warning Upright Position Overhead Console If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
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Page 33: Seat Belts
Seats and Restraints If equipped, the red light on the switch will Why Seat Belts Work Warning (Continued) illuminate if the third row seatback is not in the seating position. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo There are additional switches which can be area, inside or outside of a vehicle. -
Page 34: How To Wear Seat Belts Properly
Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Seat Belts to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under Infants and Young Children 3 51. Review and it, the belt would apply force on your follow the rules for children in addition to the Will I be trapped in the vehicle after abdomen. - Page 35 Seats and Restraints Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become Never route the lap or shoulder belt over Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms loose or twisted. an armrest. or behind your back. Warning The seat belt can be pinched if it is routed under plastic trim on the seat, such as trim around the rear seatback folding handle or side airbag.
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Page 36: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt Warning Warning across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull You can be seriously injured or killed if the If equipped, the second row passenger the belt across you very quickly. - Page 37 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. To unlatch the belt, push the release 3.
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Page 38: Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster After the adjuster is set to the desired position, Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides try to move it down without pushing the The vehicle has a shoulder belt height Rear seat belt comfort guides may provide release button to make sure it has locked adjuster for the driver and front outboard added seat belt comfort for older children who... -
Page 39: Seat Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints But if a seat belt is not long enough, your dealer by reversing the latch plate on the webbing. If will order you an extender. Only a GM issued the twist cannot be corrected, ask your dealer extender should be used. When you go in to to fix it. -
Page 40: Replacing Seat Belt System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints • may have been stressed or damaged. See A roof-rail airbag for the driver and for the Warning your dealer to have the seat belt assemblies second and third row passengers seated inspected or replaced. directly behind the driver Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing. - Page 41 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things to know Warning (Continued) Warning about the airbag system: when it inflates can be seriously injured or Children who are up against, or very close Warning killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any to, any airbag when it inflates can be airbag, as you would be if sitting on the seriously injured or killed.
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Page 42: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is Where Are the Airbags? in the passenger side instrument panel. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat- The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the The front center airbag is in the inboard side of mounted side impact airbags are in the side of steering wheel. -
Page 43: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints airbag system determine the severity of the Warning (Continued) impact. Deployment thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design. between an occupant and an airbag, and Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in do not attach or put anything on the moderate to severe frontal crashes to help steering wheel hub or on or near any other reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly... -
Page 44: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints The front center airbag is designed to inflate In any particular crash, no one can say whether roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce in moderate to severe side crashes depending an airbag should have inflated simply because the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover upon the location of the impact, when either of the vehicle damage or the repair costs. -
Page 45: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints • coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. and the hazard warning flashers can be turned Airbags are designed to inflate only once. Airbag inflation does not prevent people from off using the controls for those features. If any After an airbag inflates, you will need leaving the vehicle. - Page 46 Seats and Restraints Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under Warning (Continued) should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. the front outboard passenger seat, always This is because the risk to the rear-facing child move the seat as far back as it will go.
- Page 47 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing system has Seat) 3 65 Securing Child Restraints (With Warning turned off the front outboard passenger frontal the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat) airbag, the OFF indicator will light and stay lit as 3 67.
- Page 48 Seats and Restraints using another vehicle to transport the child 2. Remove any additional material from the Warning when a rear seat is not available. Never put seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat, covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. If the front outboard passenger airbag is even if the ON indicator is not lit.
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Page 49: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment The operation of the airbag system can Warning also be affected by changing, including to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 3 48 for improperly repairing or replacing, any parts more information about modifications that For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is of the following: can affect how the system operates. -
Page 50: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints covers, upholstery, or trim, or with GM covers, Airbag System Check Warning (Continued) upholstery, or trim designed for a different The airbag system does not need regularly vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious scheduled maintenance or replacement. -
Page 51: Child Restraints Older Children
Seats and Restraints • Child Restraints Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the What is the proper way to wear shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If seat belts? Older Children yes, continue. If no, try using the rear An older child should wear a lap- seat belt comfort guide, if available. -
Page 52: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Warning Never allow more than one child to wear Never allow a child to wear the seat Children can be seriously injured or killed the same seat belt. The seat belt cannot belt shoulder belt under both arms or if the shoulder belt is worn behind their properly spread the impact forces. - Page 53 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Warning Children can be seriously injured or killed Never hold an infant or a child while riding Children who are up against, or very close if the shoulder belt is worn behind their in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant to, any airbag when it inflates can be back, under their legs, or wrapped around or a child will become so heavy it is not...
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Page 54: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints in a motor vehicle and is designed by a genuine Warning (Continued) child restraint manufacturer. If it is, the child restraint will have a label saying that it meets In a crash, the belt would apply force on federal motor vehicle safety standards. a body area that is unprotected by any bony The instruction manual that is provided with structure. - Page 55 Seats and Restraints A rear-facing child restraint provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Booster Seats Backless Booster A belt-positioning booster seat is used for Backless booster fitment requirement:...
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Page 56: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, see Securing the Child Within the the following: the Vehicle Child Restraint • Instruction labels provided on the child restraint Warning Warning • Instruction manual provided with the A child can be seriously injured or killed A child can be seriously injured or killed in child restraint... - Page 57 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Caution Warning A child in a rear-facing child restraint can If a child restraint is installed in a second Child restraints can scratch the surface be seriously injured or killed if the front row center seat, move the second row and cause damage to the screens. Avoid passenger airbag inflates.
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Page 58: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints and slide the second row seats forward and rearward as necessary, see Second Row Seats 3 21 for more information. Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and secure the child restraint properly. - Page 59 Seats and Restraints both the seat belts and the LATCH anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint. Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat belts to secure the child and the booster seat. If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system, this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no...
- Page 60 Seats and Restraints For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child restraint where the combined weight of the child and restraint are up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), use either the lower LATCH anchorages with the top tether anchorage, or the seat belt with the top tether anchorage. Where the combined weight of the child and restraint are greater than 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat belt with the top tether anchorage only.
- Page 61 Seats and Restraints Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether 3 65 Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat being attached. Others require the top tether Belt in the Front Passenger Seat) 3 67.
- Page 62 Seats and Restraints The top tether anchors are on the rear of the seatback for the outboard seating positions and the rear of the seat cushion for the center seating position in the second row. Be sure to use an anchor located directly behind the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
- Page 63 Seats and Restraints Executive seating lower anchors are in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Push the seatback trim up at the crease to access the lower anchor. Executive seating top tether anchors are on the Third Row Seat lower structure of seat back behind a fabric slit. Slide the seat forward to access the : Seating positions with top tether anchors.
- Page 64 Seats and Restraints For the third row seat, the top tether anchors Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Warning are on the back of the seatback. Be sure to LATCH System use an anchor located directly behind the Children can be seriously injured or seating position where the child restraint will Warning strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped...
- Page 65 Seats and Restraints 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments Caution to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or Do not let the LATCH attachments rub the desired seating position does not against the vehicle’s seat belts. This may have lower anchors, secure the child damage these parts.
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Page 66: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints If the child restraint is installed next When securing a child restraint with the Warning (Continued) to a center seat, make sure the seat belts in a rear seat position, study the top tether does not interfere with instructions that came with the child restraint see your dealer to have the system the center seating position shoulder to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. - Page 67 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the seat belt to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 3 55.
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Page 68: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child 9. Before placing a child in the child restraint, Securing Child Restraints (With restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the make sure it is securely held in place. To the Seat Belt in the Front belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, check, firmly grip the child restraint at the... - Page 69 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before Warning (Continued) a top tether anchor if a national or local law securing the forward-facing child restraint. requires that the top tether be anchored, Move the seat upward or the seatback to inflating airbag.
- Page 70 Seats and Restraints 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
- Page 71 Seats and Restraints If the airbag is off, the OFF indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the ON indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint”...
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Page 72: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer ......71 Warning Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators In freezing weather, do not use the washer Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ..72 until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise Seat Belt Reminders ........ -
Page 73: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, With Rainsense, if the vehicle is in N (Neutral) windshield washer had been activated. See and the speed is very slow, the wipers your owner's manual for information on filling and Indicators will automatically stop at the base of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. -
Page 74: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls When the vehicle is started, this light flashes Then the light stays on solid until the belt rear passenger remains unbuckled, or becomes and a chime may come on to remind the driver is buckled. This cycle continues several times unbuckled, when the vehicle is moving. -
Page 75: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Instruments and Controls If the word OFF, and the off symbol, are lit on Passenger Airbag Status Indicator the passenger airbag status indicator, it means The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. that the passenger sensing system has turned See Passenger Sensing System 3 44 for off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. -
Page 76: Brake System Warning Light
Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, pull off A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure Brake System Warning Light the road and stop carefully. The brake system message may also display. Stop as soon has electric brake boost. Vehicle speed may be as possible, and inflate the tires to the limited when the brake system warning light pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading... -
Page 77: Exterior Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Optional Reminder If Headlights Are Off You can set a reminder for the vehicle to display Exterior Lamp Controls a message if it is dark outside and the Exterior Lighting headlights are off. On the infotainment home The headlight control is located along the Exterior Lamp Controls ........76 bottom edge of the center console display. - Page 78 Lighting • Turning the IntelliBeam System On and Off The other vehicle's lamps are covered with The blue High-Beam On light appears on dirt, snow, and/or road spray. the instrument cluster when the high beams To enable the IntelliBeam system, from the •...
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Page 79: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers : Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle turn signals will not work. -
Page 80: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ..102 Off-Road Recovery Fuel Driving Information Filling the Tank ..........104 Off-Road Recovery ..........79 Off-Road Driving ..........80 Hill and Mountain Roads ......83 Vehicle Load Limits ........ -
Page 81: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating • Read all the information about four-wheel- Environmental Concerns Off-Road Driving • drive vehicles in this manual. Always use established trails, roads, and Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off- • Know the local laws that apply to off- areas that have been set aside for public road driving. - Page 82 Driving and Operating • Before driving on a hill, assess the steepness, Never go downhill forward or backward Warning traction, and obstructions. If the terrain ahead with either the transmission or transfer cannot be seen, get out of the vehicle and walk case in N (Neutral).
- Page 83 Driving and Operating • • If an incline must be driven across, and the If driving downhill when the vehicle Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice vehicle starts to slide, turn downhill. This stalls, shift to a lower gear, release should help straighten out the vehicle and the parking brake, and drive straight Warning...
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Page 84: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating • Driving in Water water, the brakes get wet and it may take Shift to a lower gear when going down longer to stop. See “Driving on Wet Roads” later steep or long hills. in this section. Warning Warning After Off-Road Driving Driving through rushing water can be... -
Page 85: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating • Pay attention to special road signs (e.g., occupant seating positions (1), and the Warning (Continued) falling rocks area, winding roads, long maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in grades, passing or no-passing zones) and kilograms and pounds. and a crash. Overloading can also take appropriate action. - Page 86 Driving and Operating Subtract the combined weight of the If aftermarket accessories are installed on 3. Remaining available capacity for Cargo Weight = 301.2 kg (665 lb) driver and passengers from XXX kg or the vehicle, for example a rooftop carrier, XXX lbs. be sure to add the weight of all installed accessories to the combined weight of The resulting figure equals the luggage and cargo.
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Page 87: Certification/Tire Label
Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on the front and rear axles, weigh the vehicle at a weigh station. Your dealer can help with this. Be sure to spread the load equally on both sides of the center line. The warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. -
Page 88: Starting And Operating Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating Starting and Operating Add-On Equipment Warning (Continued) Shifting Into Park • Caution Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that Overloading the vehicle may cause Warning some of them are above the tops of damage. -
Page 89: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating To shift into P (Park): 4. The P indicator will turn white and the gear Warning (Continued) indicator on the shift lever will turn red 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the when the vehicle is no longer in P (Park). Electric Parking Brake (EPB). -
Page 90: Extended Parking
Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Extended Parking Warning (Continued) It is best not to park with the vehicle running. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is If the vehicle is left running, be sure it will not Warning suspected that exhaust is coming into move and there is adequate ventilation. -
Page 91: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission If ENGINE START/STOP is pressed twice while Warning (Continued) at a relatively high speed, the vehicle will turn off and automatically shift to N (Neutral). Do not leave the vehicle when the engine When the vehicle is stopped, P (Park) can be is running. - Page 92 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is shifted from either R (Reverse) Car Wash Mode Caution to D (Drive) or L (Low), or D (Drive) or L (Low) This vehicle includes a Car Wash mode that to R (Reverse) while the speed is too high, the allows the vehicle to remain in N (Neutral) for The vehicle is not designed to stay in N ...
- Page 93 Driving and Operating Car Wash Mode (Vehicle Off) – Driver Out 4. Release the brake pedal. The vehicle is now Caution of Vehicle ready for the car wash. To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the A transmission hot message may display if Car Wash Mode (Vehicle On) – Driver Out vehicle off and unoccupied: the automatic transmission fluid is too hot.
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Page 94: Manual Mode (V-Series Only)
Driving and Operating • D will illuminate red. 2. Shift to the desired gear. Vehicles with Tap Shift have controls on the back of the steering wheel to manually shift the 3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return Cruise control can be used while the vehicle is automatic transmission. -
Page 95: Manual Mode (Non V-Series)
Driving and Operating To exit Permanent Tap Shift mode, move the 2. Tap the left steering wheel control to shift lever to the desired position or press the M reduce the highest gear available, or (Manual) button. the right control to increase the highest gear available. -
Page 96: Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive
Driving and Operating Drive Systems An engagement noise and bump is normal Caution (Continued) when shifting between 4 and 4 or N Four-Wheel Drive (Neutral), with the engine running. • Premature wear on the Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Control and Four-Wheel Drive (V-Series) vehicle’s powertrain. - Page 97 Driving and Operating To shift the transfer case, press the desired (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use this position When a shift to 2 is completed successfully button. The graphic in the instrument cluster when extra traction is needed, such as when while in P (Park), the parking brake will engage. will flash while a shift is in progress.
- Page 98 Driving and Operating If vehicle speed is higher when shift request Shifting Out of 4 Caution occurs, a DIC message displays. Reduce 1. The vehicle must be stopped or moving less vehicle speed. than 5 km/h (3 mph) with the transmission Shifting the transmission into gear before If the transmission is not in N (Neutral) when in N (Neutral) and the ignition on.
- Page 99 Driving and Operating complete, the graphic stops flashing. If the Single Speed Transfer Case The settings are: parking brake and/or brake pedal is not 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use for driving on applied within 20 seconds, the transfer case most streets and highways. The front axle is not will remain in the original state.
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Page 100: Electric Parking Brake
Driving and Operating The actual 4x4 shift request is only made The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) can be applied the EPB is only partially applied or there is after the button is released. The 4x4 graphic when the vehicle is off. If there is not enough a problem with the EPB. -
Page 101: Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
Driving and Operating EPB Release Automatic EPB Release wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Trailer Sway To release the EPB: The EPB automatically releases if the vehicle Control (TSC) is also on automatically when the is running, placed into gear, and an attempt is 1. - Page 102 Driving and Operating If TCS is actively limiting wheel spin when Drive the vehicle. If comes on and stays on, disabled, the system will not turn off until the see your dealer as soon as possible. wheels stop spinning. Turning the Systems Off and On To turn StabiliTrak/ESC off, select next to the Traction Control menu.
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Page 103: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating Advanced Driver Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Assistance Systems Some driver assistance features alert the driver • of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume Work at all driving speeds. of the warning chime, see “Comfort and If equipped, this vehicle may have features •... - Page 104 Driving and Operating Front and Rear Park Assist Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) : Forward Collision Alert can warn you if it : Front and Rear Park Assist can provide : Side Blind Zone Alert can provide side- detects a potential front-end collision with distance alerts to nearby detected objects in mirror visual alerts when a moving vehicle is...
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Page 105: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating Cleaning Radio Frequency Depending on vehicle options, keep these This vehicle may be equipped with driver areas of the vehicle clean to ensure the assistance systems that operate using radio best driver assistance feature performance. frequency. See Radio Frequency Statement Driver Information Center (DIC) messages may 3 151. - Page 106 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning • Do not leave the fuel pump unattended. If a fire starts while you are refueling, do • not remove the fill nozzle. Shut off the flow Avoid using electronic devices of fuel by shutting off the pump or by while refueling.
- Page 107 Driving and Operating If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable fuel container: 1. Locate the capless funnel adapter. 2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system. 3. Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return it to the storage location.
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Page 108: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information If a Tire Goes Flat .......... 128 Tire Changing ..........130 For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. Jump Starting General Information You will receive genuine GM parts and GM- Jump Starting - North America ....141 trained and supported service people. -
Page 109: Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work
Vehicle Care materials. Perchlorate Material – special This vehicle has an airbag system. Before Warning handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ attempting to do your own service work, see hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 3 48. Components under the hood can get hot If equipped with remote start, open the hood from running the engine. - Page 110 Vehicle Care 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the secondary release lever under the front a message if the hood is not fully closed, and the center of the hood. Push the secondary vehicle is moving.
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Page 111: Engine Compartment Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.2L V8 Engine (L87) - Page 112 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump 6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See your 10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See your owner's manual. owner's manual. Starting - North America 3 141. 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine 11.
- Page 113 Vehicle Care 6.2L V8 Supercharged Engine (LT4)
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Page 114: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Battery - North America Warning Starting - North America 3 141. The original equipment battery is maintenance 2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and free. Do not remove the cap and do not related accessories can expose you Jump Starting - North America 3 141. -
Page 115: Headlamp Aiming Front Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative Warning (Continued) Warning (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. • • Poorly maintained and improperly Worn or old tires can cause Headlamp Aiming used tires are dangerous. a crash. If the tread is badly worn, •... -
Page 116: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria and date the tire was manufactured. The Tire Sidewall Labeling Specification) Original equipment tires TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, Useful information about a tire is molded designed to GM's specific tire performance although only one side may have the date into the sidewall. -
Page 117: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care (70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph) when (3) Aspect Ratio A 2-digit number Tire Terminology and Definitions pulling a trailer, with the proper inflation that indicates the tire height-to-width Air Pressure The amount of air inside pressure. See your owner's manual. measurements. - Page 118 Vehicle Care DOT Markings A code molded into the Load Index An assigned number ranging Recommended Inflation Pressure sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load Vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department carrying capacity of a tire.
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Page 119: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands, equipment tire size and recommended Warning (Continued) sometimes called wear bars, that show inflation pressure. See “Tire and Loading across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm Information Label” under Vehicle Load Overinflated tires, or tires that have too (1/16 in) of tread remains. -
Page 120: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care When to Check inflation pressure is high, press on the or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for metal stem in the center of the tire valve to Check the pressure of the tires once those tires.) release air. -
Page 121: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Vehicle Care detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors The low tire pressure warning light may come approximately one minute and then remain monitor the air pressure in the tires and on in cool weather when the vehicle is first continuously illuminated. - Page 122 Vehicle Care • The TPMS sensor matching process was If the TPMS is not functioning properly it Caution (Continued) not done or not completed successfully cannot detect or signal a low tire pressure after rotating the tires. The malfunction condition. See your dealer for service if the Always use only the GM approved tire light and the DIC message should go off TPMS malfunction light and DIC message come...
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Page 123: Monitoring Operation
Vehicle Care • The air pressure from the inflation device is display in the DIC. See your owner's manual. Warning not sufficient to inflate the tire. A warning message displays in the DIC if • a problem occurs during the relearn process. There is a malfunction in the TPMS. - Page 124 Vehicle Care The system is compatible with trailer tires that a malfunction, a DIC message indicates that the have placard pressure values from 103–689 kpa system requires service. Some of the conditions (15–100 psi) or 103–1020 kpa (15–148 psi). The that can cause the service message to occur are: •...
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Page 125: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care • interference to the TTPMS which could The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, cause loss of signal reception from or snagged deep enough to show cord the sensor. or fabric. • • If the system does not receive the signal The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. -
Page 126: When It Is Time For New Tires
Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are properly Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when Warning it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in your appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm owner's manual and “Removing the Flat Do not apply grease to the wheel (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. -
Page 127: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage performance, ride and handling, traction Warning (Continued) control, and tire pressure monitoring Tires age when stored normally mounted on performance. GM's TPC Spec number is a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be death. Only your dealer or authorized molded onto the tire's sidewall near the stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, clean tire service center should mount or... -
Page 128: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed rating only to vehicles sold in the United States. Warning (Continued) as the original equipment tires may not The grades are molded on the sidewalls be available for H, V, W, Y and ZR speed of most passenger car tires. -
Page 129: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care Treadwear traction tests, and does not include excessive loading, either separately or in acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or combination, can cause heat buildup and The treadwear grade is a comparative peak traction characteristics. possible tire failure. rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions Temperature If a Tire Goes Flat... - Page 130 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel Warning (Continued) Warning damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possible. Turn on the hazard Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent 3. For vehicles with four-wheel drive with warning flashers.
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Page 131: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 2. Use the jacking equipment to change the Removing the Spare Tire and Tools flat tire (2). See Tire Changing 3 130. The equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored in the rear of the vehicle. The jacking Tire Changing tools are under the load floor, secured with velcro straps. - Page 132 Vehicle Care Short Wheel Base Shown, Extended Wheel 1. Jack 2. Turn the jack knob counterclockwise to Base Similar release the jack and wheel blocks from the 2. Wheel Blocks bracket. If equipped, remove the wheel 3. Lift the load floor. Remove the jacking 3.
- Page 133 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire, refer to the following 11. Hoist Cable graphics and instructions: 2. Assemble the jack handle extensions (4) and wheel wrench (5), as shown. 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the 1. Hoist Assembly bumper and use the mechanical key to remove the spare tire lock (6).
- Page 134 Vehicle Care 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) of the Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the extension tool (7) through the hoist shaft Spare Tire access hole (8) in the rear bumper until you 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If feel engagement with the hoist assembly ...
- Page 135 Vehicle Care Caution Only raise the vehicle from the jacking locations shown. Raising the vehicle from the rear could damage the frame or other components. The damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
- Page 136 Vehicle Care Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
- Page 137 Vehicle Care 7. Remove the flat tire. 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel Warning (Continued) bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Warning 9. Place the spare tire on the wheel- jack to lock into an overextended position or mounting surface.
- Page 138 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Caution could collapse in operation. Replace any Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead wheel if its stud holes have become larger to brake pulsation and rotor damage. or distorted in any way. Inspect hubs and To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly hub-piloted wheels for damage.
- Page 139 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Caution Warning The tire hoist is designed to be raised and lowered with tension on the cable. If the Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in hoist must be raised or lowered without the passenger compartment of the vehicle a tire attached, do so only by hand, and could cause injury.
- Page 140 Vehicle Care 1. Put the tire (9) on the ground at the rear of 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside Caution the vehicle with the valve stem pointed up, of the vehicle by turning the wheel and to the rear. wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks Use of an air wrench or other power or feel it skip twice.
- Page 141 Vehicle Care 9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover. 2. The third row seat must be folded down to provide sufficient space to store the flat tire. Storing the Tools If the third row seat cannot be folded down, the flat tire cannot be stored and must be To store the tools: left in a safe location, to be picked up at 1.
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Page 142: Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America
Vehicle Care Caution Warning WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and Ignoring these steps could result in costly related accessories can expose you damage to the vehicle that would not be to chemicals including lead and lead covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to compounds, which are known to the State start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will of California to cause cancer and birth... - Page 143 Vehicle Care The discharged battery positive (+) terminal cause an unwanted ground connection. You is under a cover. Open the cover to expose would not be able to start your vehicle, the terminal. and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. Caution 4.
- Page 144 Vehicle Care 6. Open the hood on the other vehicle and do not connect the negative (−) cable to the Warning locate the positive (+) and negative (−) negative (−) terminal on the dead battery terminal locations on that vehicle. because this can cause sparks. Fans or other moving engine parts can 8.
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Page 145: Towing The Vehicle Transporting A Disabled Vehicle
Vehicle Care • Jumper Cable Removal If the 12-volt battery is dead and/or the Caution engine will not start, the vehicle will not To remove the jumper cables, reverse Steps move. Try to jump start the vehicle. Refer to 8–11 in exact order. The vehicle may be equipped with an Jump Starting - North America 3 141 and if After starting the disabled vehicle and... - Page 146 Vehicle Care The vehicle is equipped with specific attachment points to be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat road surface. Do not use these attachment points to pull the vehicle from snow, mud, or sand.
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Page 147: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information Caution Your vehicle is an important investment. This Damage caused by improper maintenance General Information section describes the required maintenance for can lead to costly repairs and may not the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect General Information ........ -
Page 148: Additional Maintenance And Care
Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, Refer to the information in the Maintenance Clean the outside of the windshield with maintenance needs vary. There may need to Schedule Additional Required Services - glass cleaner. be more frequent checks and services. The Severe Service. - Page 149 Service and Maintenance Interior Glass To clean, use a microfiber cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. If necessary, use a commercial glass cleaner after cleaning with plain water. Caution To prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass.
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Page 150: Customer Information
Customer Information Support : Chat with online help representatives. Online Account and Customer Support ... 149 Create a Cadillac Account (U.S.) Visit cadillac.com and create an account today. Roadside Assistance Program ....149 Radio Frequency Statement ......151 at cadillac.com Cadillac Account (Canada) - Page 151 It • Services are provided for the duration of the Emergency Tow from a Public Road or provides every Cadillac owner in the United vehicle’s powertrain warranty. Highway: Tow to the nearest Cadillac States with the advantage of contacting In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is...
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Page 152: Radio Frequency Statement
Customer Information Services Not Included in Services Specific to Canadian- may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the Roadside Assistance Purchased Vehicles warranty are the owner responsibility. • • Impound towing caused by violation of Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is up to any laws 7 liters. -
Page 153: Reporting Safety Defects
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000, or write: it may open an investigation, and if www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English) Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre it finds that a safety defect exists in www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French) General Motors of Canada Company a group of vehicles, it may order a recall... -
Page 154: Cybersecurity
Customer Information • monitor and control engine and transmission access, detecting possible malicious activity How various systems in your vehicle performance, to monitor the conditions for in related networks, and responding to were operating; • airbag deployment and deploy them in a crash, suspected cybersecurity incidents in a timely, Whether or not the driver and passenger and, if equipped, to provide antilock braking... - Page 155 Customer Information as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access these data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee;...
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Page 156: Index
INDEX Index Additional Battery - North America......113, 141 Maintenance and Care....... 147 Brake Advanced System Warning Light......... 75 Driver Assistance Systems......102 Brakes Airbags Electric Parking Brake......... 99 Adding Equipment to the Vehicle.... 48 Bulb Replacement Passenger Status Indicator......74 Headlamp Aiming........ - Page 157 INDEX Customer Support Exterior Hill and Mountain Roads......... 83 and Online Account........149 Lamp Controls..........76 Hood..............108 Cybersecurity............ 153 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly....33 Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 78 Danger, Warning, and Caution......3 Flat Tire.............. 128 Indicators Data Recorders, Event........
- Page 158 INDEX Seat Belt Reminders........72 Parking Reporting Safety Defects Tire Pressure..........75 Extended............89 Canadian Government....... 152 Locks Over Things That Burn........ 88 General Motors..........152 Door..............6 Passenger U.S. Government......... 152 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Airbag Status Indicator....... 74 Restraints (LATCH System)..........
- Page 159 INDEX Power Adjustment, Front......16 Pressure Light..........75 Vehicle Care Rear..............21 Pressure Monitor Operation....120 Tire Pressure..........118 Reclining Seatbacks........16 Pressure Monitor System......119 Second Row............ 21 Rotation............124 Third Row Seat..........28 Sidewall Labeling......... 115 Warning Securing Child Restraints......65, 67 Terminology and Definitions....
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