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Page 2 The 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems Driving Your Vehicle ......................... Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..Rear Seats ..........Towing 4-47 ........... Safety Belts ..........Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 3 P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath and the name How to Use This Manual ESCALADE are registered trademarks and the name EXT is a trademark of General Motors Corporation.
Page 4 You will also find a circle Safety Warnings and Symbols with a slash through it in this book. This safety will find a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,’’ We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 5 Vehicle Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation your damage vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: LATCH BOTH LAP AND L 7 - J CAUTION SHOULDER BELTS TO ENGINE POSSIBLE LIGHTING OCCUPANT PROTECT COOLANT MASTER SWITCH INJURY ACCESS DO NOT TWIST SAFETY TEMP BELT WHEN AITACHING PROTECT ENGINE...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Top Strap ............ Front Seats ............. 1.39 .l -2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1.41 Power Seats ..........Power Lumbar ..........Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ......1.41 Heated Seats ..........Reclining Seatbacks ........
Page 9 Front Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle. Power Seats Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion. Power Lumbar You can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower...
Page 10 To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with You can also reshape the side wing area of the lower seatback for more lateral support. the heated seat symbol. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium and To increase support, press and hold the top of the low and to turn the heated seat off.
Page 11 Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle’s front seatbacks have a recline feature. Vertical Control: You can use the vertical control Sitting in a re,,,ned position when your vehicle to adjust the angle of the seatback. Move the reclining is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you front seatback forward or rearward by moving the buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 12 Head Restraints Pull straight up on the head restraint to raise it and push it down to lower it. The front head restraints can also be tilted forward in addition to being slid up or down. To tilt either of the front head restraints do the following: Pull the head restraint toward you until you hear a click.
Page 13 Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seat is a 60/40 split rear seat that can be folded to give you more cargo space and access to the Midgate on folding midgate. See page 2-13 for more information on operation of the folding midgate. To fold either side of the seat do the following: Push the rear head restraints all the way down.
Page 14 1. -.le seatback isn’t locked, it could move A safety belt that is improperly routed, not forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the cause injury to the person sitting there. Always protection needed a crash.
Page 15 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a This part of the manual tells you how to use safety collision, people riding in these areas are more belts properly.
Page 16 You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a Why Safety Belts Work crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so it goes.
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Page 18 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel ... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-1 1...
Page 19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 20 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly a good If I’m driver, never drive far from home, why should wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident even one that isn’t your fault...
Page 21 Lap-Shoulder Belt Pull up the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it Extender on page 1-27. properly. Make sure the release button on the buckle is 1.
Page 22 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? can be serio ly injured ii Bur belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 26 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? can be serious injure ~y a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. 1-20...
Page 28 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 29 Rear Seat Passenger Positions The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more Lap-Shoulder Belt likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making how to wear one properly.
Page 30 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 31 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 32 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’.t, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 33 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The guide must be on top of the belt. edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1 -26...
Page 34 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide onto the storage clip. Be sure to remove the comfort guide from the belt before folding the seat.
Page 35 Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 36 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-29...
Page 37 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-25.
Page 38: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance Never do this. traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a the law in every state in the United States and in lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is...
Page 39 People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh until a crash. During a crash a baby much will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 40 Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system designed for them.
Page 41 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the F-- -vborn infants ne complete support, vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 42: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 43 A rear-facing infant seat (6) provides restraint with the seat (C-E) provides restraint for A forward-facing child seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash. with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 44 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 45: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it right front passenger seat unless your vehicle has will have a label saying that it meets federal motor the passenger sensing system and the passenger air vehicle safety standards.
Page 46 Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child car -uarantee that an air bag will not de, )y is in it.
Page 47 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points.
Page 48: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers -> for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle may have the LATCH system. If it does, you’ll find anchors (A) in the second row seats, where the seatback meets the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system will have a visible metal anchorage point...
Page 49 In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here. With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be back of the seat cushion.
Page 51 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1 -44...
Page 52 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 53 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. A rear safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an restraint.
Page 54: Position
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-39 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as in a rear-facing Id restraint can be the instructions say.
Page 56 8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you’re using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, check to be sure the right front passenger’s frontal air bag is off before you begin to drive. If the air bag has been turned off the off indicator will light and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START.
Page 57: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. I things inside the i.-.licl- being nrtt Your vehicle has four air bags a frontal air bag for the ejected from it. Air bags are designed to work driver, another frontal air bag for the right front with safety belts but don’t replace them.
Page 58 Anyone who is up ag -...st, or very close to, Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an any air bag when it inflates can be seriously eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, injured or killed.
Page 59: Where Are The Air Bags
There is a air bag Where Are the Air Bags? readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 61 If sorr.,.hing between an occupan. air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag...
Page 62: When Should An Air Bag Inflate
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system’s The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags designed “threshold level.”...
Page 63: What Makes An Air Bag Inflate
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? Seat Position Sensors Vehicle’s with dual stage air bags are also equipped In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, with special which enable the sensing system to even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel monitor the position of both the driver and passenger the instrument panel.
Page 64: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inflates
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air. This dust could cause breathing problems inflated.
Page 65 In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. systems. Improper service can mean that an air bag Additional windshield breakage may also occur from system won’t work properly.
Page 66: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on Passenger Air the rearview mirror during the system check.
Page 67 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear, rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant Be sure the air bag is off before using a riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a...
Page 68 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag if: the passenger’s frontal air bag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint or a booster seat the right front passenger seat is unoccupied, is detected.
Page 69 For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an air bag...
Page 70 Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger If the sensing system. readiness lignt instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with...
Page 71: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. Is there anything I might add to the front or There air bag system parts in several places around sides of the vehicle that could keep the air your vehicle.
Page 72: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Checking Your Restraint Systems Also look for any opened broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced.
Page 73: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Cr;l=h After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts.
Page 74 Section 2 Features and Controls Ignition Positions .......... 2.28 Keys ............... Starting Your Engine ........2.29 Remote Keyless Entry System ......... Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2.30 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ... 2 . 5 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-31 Doors and Locks ..........
Page 75 Section 2 Features and Controls HomeLink@ Transmitter ..............2.48 Rear Storage Area 2.53 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ... 2.49 Cargo Cover Panels ........2.54 2.52 All-Weather Cargo Area ......... 2.64 Storage Areas ..................2.52 Top-Box Storage 2.69 Glove Box ........... Cupholder(s) ..........
Page 76: Keys
Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 77: Remote Keyless Entry System
1. This device may not cause interference, and assist you with obtaining replacements. 2. This device must accept any interference received, In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside Setvice@ including interference that may cause undesired See Roadside Service on page 7-5 for more operation of the device.
Page 78: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is Remote Keyless Entry System normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet Check the distance.
Page 79 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your (Lock): Pressing this button once will lock all of the doors. Pressing the button again within three seconds Vehicle may cause the horn to chirp for lock confirmation. You can choose different feedback options for each Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to press of the lock button, such as having the vehicle’s prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 80 Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location.
Page 81: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks rhere are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To unlock the door from the outside, use the keyless entry system or the key. Door Locks To unlock the door from the inside, slide the manual lever forward. To Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 82: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch or The power door lock the keyless entry transmitter and a door is open, switches are located on the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors the driver’s and front until five seconds after the last door closed.
Page 83: Programmable Automatic
Programmable Automatic 2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn Door Locks signaVmultifunction lever. Once you do this, you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock, the horn Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic IocWunlock will chirp twice, and a 30 second program timer will feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s begin.
Page 84 Programmable Unlocking Feature To enter the program mode, do the following: Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn The following is the list of available programming signaVmultifunction lever toward you and hold options: there while you perform the next step. Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice.
Page 85: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks You can exit the program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN. The locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they are leaving the program mode.
Page 86: Lockout Protection
Midgate The rear doors or your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is engaged, unlock the door and open the door from the outside. Move the lever rearward to disengage the child security lock feature.
Page 87 Midgate Operation D. Glass Lock Knobs E. Window Retaining Tabs Your vehicle is equipped with a midgate and a F. Midgate Release Handle removable rear glass panel. The midgate allows you to extend the length of your vehicle’s cargo area. G.
Page 88 the glass-catch release button (C) will catch the To remove the rear glass do the following: rear glass and prevent it from falling forward. Follow 1. Fold the rear seats. See Rear Seat Operation on the next step to release the button and remove page 1-6 for more information.
Page 89 4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the lower window frame channel. Use the grab handles to assist you in removing the rear glass. 5. Load the rear glass in its storage pocket in the midgate using the lower edge of the rear glass to guide it behind the three rear glass retaining tabs (E).
Page 90 Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked 6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), located at both top position, the rear glass securely stored. corners the storage pocket, to the locked position. You may need to push the corner 7.
Page 91 Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, so they unlatch. 4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame.
Page 92 Be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the alignment arrows (G) as shown in the picture. 5. Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame. Use the 6. Use one hand to push the rear glass flat against grab handles at the top of the rear glass to the window frame and with your free hand push assist you.
Page 93 Lowering the Midgate The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position, or can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket. To lower the Midgate, do the following: 1.
Page 95: Tailgate
Raising Midgate To return the Midgate to its normal position, raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion (this will help to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches) until it latches into place securely. If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it back, do so using the instructions given previously.
Page 96 To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. After you put the tailgate back up, pull it back towards you to be sure it is latched securely. Tailgate Removal The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for different loading situations.
Page 97 Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 98: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without continuously pressing the switch. Press the top of the window switch down briefly to activate the feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly. The express-down feature can be interrupted at any time by pulling up on the top of the switch.
Page 99: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes, and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it...
Page 100 Testing the Alarm PassIocP Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock@ The alarm can be tested by following these steps: theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window Passlock@ is a passive theft-deterrent system. and open the driver’s door. Passlock@ enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is 2.
Page 101: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Ignition Positions Starting and Operating Your Vehicle With your key in the ignition switch you can turn four different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Page 102: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). your hand.
Page 103: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do this: If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is ignition key to START and hold it there up to designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot 15 seconds.
Page 104: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn the engine. Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of the In very cold weather, engine compartment, near the power steering fluid 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the...
Page 105: Automatic Transmission Operation
long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your It is danger,,s to get ,our vehicle if the...
Page 106 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. is moving forward could damage your transmission.
Page 107 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but Tow/HauI Mode Selector Button lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
Page 108: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
Page 109: Shifting Into Park (P)
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and Shifting Into Park (P) set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: be dangerous to get out licle ’ if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 110 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Run-ing It can be dangerous to leave your vel-- -:le the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
Page 111 Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle control system. You have to fully apply your regular may put too much force on the parking pawl in the brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the transmission.
Page 112: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust LIlgine exhaust car, ..ill. It con.,.ns the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 113: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get . ~ u r vehicle I - , ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 114: Mirrors
Mirrors Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, briefly to turn the comp/temp display on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the with Onstar@, Compass and compass.
Page 115 Electrochromic Mirror Operation T o adjust for compass variance do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone The electrochromic (self dimming) mirror function is number the following zone map. turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the electrochromic mirror do the following Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit.
Page 116 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in zone number appears in the display. Release the circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display button. After approximately four seconds of reads a direction.
Page 117: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors If the mirrors are accidently manually folded in, unfold them using the mirror controls. Do not unfold them manually. The mirrors also include a memory function which works in conjunction with the memory seats. See Memory Seat on page 2-77 for more information. Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.
Page 118: Outside Heated Mirrors
Outside Heated Mirrors Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist You vehicle may have this feature. The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of the When you press this headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming button, a defogger warms Rearview Mirror with Onstat@, Compass and the heated driver’s and Temperature Display on page 2-41 earlier in this section.
Page 119: Onstar@ System
Onstar@ System Onstar@ Services Onstar@ provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs. Some of the services currently provided by Onstar@ are: Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite Remote Diagnostics technology, wireless communications, and state of...
Page 120 Onstar@ Personal Calling Onstar@ Steering Wheel Controls With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to : If your vehicle is ((f? stay connected while driving. It‘s a hands-free wireless equipped with the steering phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place wheel control buttons calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no you can use them...
Page 121: Homelink@ Transmitter
HomeLink@ Transmitter 2-48...
Page 122: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
Programming the HomeLink@ Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to Transmitter program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, Do not use the HomeLink@ Transmitter with any garage releasing only when the indicator light begins to door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”...
Page 123 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink@ brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling button and observe the indicator light. code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming HomeLink@ should now activate your rolling code is complete and your device should activate when the equipped device.
Page 124 Using HomeLink@ Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink@ button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on To program a device to HomeLink@ using a HomeLink@ while the signal is being transmitted. button previously trained, follow these steps: Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons Press and hold the desired HomeLink@ button.
Page 125: Storage Areas
Storage Center Console Storage Area Areas Your vehicle has a console compartment between the Glove Box bucket seats. To open it, press the button on the side of the console To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull and swing the console lid open.
Page 126: Rear Storage Area
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle (CHMSL) located above the rear glass. capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care page 4-48.
Page 127: Cargo Cover Panels
Cover To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following: Cargo Panels 1. Lower the tailgate. Use the ignition/door key to unlock the tailgate if it is locked. See Tailgate page 2-22 for more information on the tailgate. Improperly stored cargo cover panels could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver.
Page 128 4. Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set it 2. Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right aside. cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each cargo panel, toward you to release (unlock) the cargo panel latches.
Page 129 Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored on either the driver’s or passenger’s side of the cargo box using the storage bag. To store the panels, do the following: 5. Remove cargo panel 1, but notice that there are four latches release (two left-side and two right-side latches).
Page 130 1. Secure the storage bag Use the art and following instructions for the proper in the cargo storage area storage sequence and location for each panel: by attaching the four clips on the cargo bag to the tie-down locations on either side of the storage area.
Page 131 3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with latches down and facing inboard (side of panel with latches would be facing you as you load the panel). 2. Starting with cargo panel 1 (the panel with four latches), load the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard (side of panel with no latches should be facing you as you...
Page 132 6. Tighten both straps on the bag by pulling on the 4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with free end of the straps. latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard (side of panel with no latches should be facing you as you load the panel).
Page 133 Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels You only need to reinstall as many cargo panels as you wish. 1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage bag. You can either leave the bag attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or you can store it outside of the vehicle.
Page 134 Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar Push the panel forward until it is snug against the Midgate and then let the back of the panel down 3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the being sure that the alignment pegs align with latches (remember that there are two latches on the receivers (see arrow).
Page 135 4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the open (unlocked) position. Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up. 5. Push the latches away from you (start with the left latch) to lock the panel in place.
Page 136 Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel down 7. Push the latches away from you (start with the left being sure that the alignment pegs align with the latch) to lock the panel in place.
Page 137: All-Weather Cargo Area
Cargo Tie Downs All-Weather Cargo Area Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many different configurations (cargo panels on or off, midgate up or down, rear glass in or out), allowing the cargo and passenger area to be open to the environment. To allow the vehicle to operate in these configurations, it is equipped with many different features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo...
Page 138 Even when the water management system working F. Rear drains properly and the cover system is on, there may be some G. Cargo floor instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) H. Cargo mat (central area of mat is intended to be dry) when water may be present in the following areas: Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs...
Page 139 Top Drain Grates Removal and Cleaning 2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water. The top drain grates are located near the rear glass on both sides of the vehicle. You may need to clean the grates and drains if there seems to be blockage.
Page 140 To replace the drain grate do the following: Side Rail Channels The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area. You may want to flush them out with clean water if you notice any debris collecting inside of them.
Page 141 Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning 1. Lower the midgate. See Midgate page 2-13 for more information. Pull up on the rear (side opposite the midgate) of the drain grate. The midgate drain grate is located near the base of the 3.
Page 142: Top-Box Storage
Storage Cargo Area Floor Drains Top-Box Your vehicle is equipped with top-box storage units on Your vehicle also has four cargo-area floor drains both side of the vehicle. The passenger side top box located under the cargo mat near the sides of the cargo tools contains the you will need to change a flat tire.
Page 143: Sunroof
Sunroof The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays. If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction.
Page 144: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals, mirrors and radio presets, do the following: Memory Seat 1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and If your vehicle has this the radio station presets to your preference.
Page 145 The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or do the following: can also be recalled when placing the key in the ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver 1.
Page 146 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ....... Brake System Warning Light ......3.37 Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 3. 5 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ........... 3-38 Other Warning Devices ........3. 6 Horn ............. 3.6 Traction Off Light .......... 3.38 Tilt Wheel .............
Page 147 Section 3 Instrument Panel Understanding Radio Reception ...... 3.94 Cleaning the Video Screen ......3.96 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-94 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-96 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ......3-95 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System ..... 3.96 Care of Your CD Changer ......
Page 150 following: A. Air Outlets B. Exterior Lamps Control C. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever D. Onstar@ and Radio Steering Wheel Buttons E. Instrument Panel Cluster F. Shift Leverflow/Haul Selector Button G. Audio System H. Dome Override Button I. Cargoflop-Box Lamps Button J. Fog Lamps Button K.
Page 151: Other Warning Devices
Horn The hazard warning flasher button is located at To sound the horn, press the center pad on the the top of the steering column. steering wheel. Tilt Wheel The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 152: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 153 Turn Signal On Chime Flash-to-Pass If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to km), a chime will sound at each flash of the (1.2 signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic also appear in the DIC.
Page 154 Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer You control the windshield wipers by turning the band (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the with the wiper symbol on it. windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push ( ! $ (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to the paddle.
Page 155 Cruise Control (Off): This position turns the system off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Page 156 ’ The CRUISE light on the Setting Cruise Control instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. If you leave your -.wise control on when not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could Resuming a Set Speed be startled and even lose control.
Page 157 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the There are two ways to go to a higher speed: hills.
Page 158: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps To turn the lamps back when in this mode, turn the switch to the headlamp mode. The off mode will cancel when the vehicle is turned off. This mode is not available for vehicles first sold in Canada. : o o: (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the...
Page 159 Automatic Headlamp System If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp you leave the garage, it will take approximately switch is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp system will one minute for the automatic headlamp system to turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness change to DRL if it is light outside.
Page 160 Daytime Running Lamps When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular others to see the front of your vehicle during the headlamp system when you need it.
Page 161 The fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam Fog Lamps off, headlamps come on. When the high beams go Your vehicle has fog lamps. You can use them for fog lamps will come on again. better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition YolAr parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must turned off.
Page 162: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps (Dome Override): Press this button, located below the exterior lamp control, to set the dome lamps to come Instrument Panel Brightness on automatically when a door is opened, remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the button into the in position. The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to the With the button in this position, the dome lamps will exterior lamps control.
Page 163 Reading Lamps Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. To turn on or off, press the button located next to the lamp. The lamps are fixed and cannot be rress tne Dutton agarn to turn the lamp off. adjusted.
Page 164: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA can be disabled by pressing the on/off button (URPA) located near the climate control system and radio. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist can help you to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area, making parking easier.
Page 165 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect It may also flash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not objects that are above the center of the Cadillac crest kept clean. badge on the tailgate. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, must be within operating range.
Page 166: Accessory Power Outlets
So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, There may also be an accessory power outlet located snow, ice and slush or materials such as paint or on the back of the center console above the cupholder the system may not work properly.
Page 167: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Analog Clock Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray and lighter are located in the center To adjust the clock, do the following: console near the cupholders. Press on the access door 1. Locate the adjustment button to the lower left to open it and use the ashtray and lighter.
Page 168: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver’s Electronic Climate Control System side. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air With this system, you can control the heating, cooling will always flow through the system as the vehicle and ventilation in your vehicle.
Page 169 Use the steps below to place the entire system in Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature. The display will show the automatic mode: temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an 1. Press the AUTO button. arrow pointing to the passenger will be displayed under When AUTO is selected, the display will change to and to the right of the temperature setting.
Page 170 Manual Operation 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C) You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for speed. the system to regulate. Turn the driver’s or passenger’s side temperature knob to adjust the (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate temperature setting as necessary.
Page 171 uiu, (Mode): Press this button to manually change the & (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the direction of the airflow in your vehicle; keep pressing the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on button until the desired mode appears on the display. the recirculation button will glow.
Page 172 Display Air Conditioning If you press the MODE button to select an air delivery (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air mode, the display will change to show you the selected conditioning compressor on and off. air delivery mode. After ten seconds, the display will change to show the driver temperature setting and the (Air Conditioning Off): When you turn the air selected mode.
Page 173 Rear Window Defogger Heating The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. On cold days when using manual operation of the The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to automatic system, choose floor mode to deliver air to remove fog from the rear window.
Page 174: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Climate Controls Personalization You can store and recall the climate control settings for Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side temperature, air delivery mode and fan speed for of your instrument panel to direct the airflow. two different drivers.
Page 175: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle.
Page 176: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 177: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the already buckled.
Page 178: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system If the air bag readiness light stays on after you checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. start your vehicle, it means the air bag system The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 179: Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger air bag status indicator will light ON and If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds rearview mirror will have a passenger air bag status as a system check.
Page 180: Charging System Light
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the air bag Charging System Light status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal The charging system light air bag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-59 will come on briefly when for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 181: Voltmeter Gage
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a Voltmeter Gage large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an When your engine is not extended period. This condition is normal since the running, but the ignition is charging system is not able to provide full power in RUN, this gage...
Page 182: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. With the ignition on, the brake system warning light will flash when you set the parking brake.
Page 183: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Traction Off Light Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If you have the Stabilitrak@ system, this With the anti-lock brake light should come on briefly system, this light will come when you turn the on when you start your ignition to RUN. engine and may stay on for several seconds.
Page 184: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. temperature gage. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working.
Page 185: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46 for further information. Check Engine Light If the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the DIC will Your vehicle is equipped display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message with a computer which and a chime will sound.
Page 186 Notice: If the Light is Flashing Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your The following may prevent more serious damage to vehicle or the replacement of the original tires your vehicle: with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (PPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission...
Page 187 If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See You may be able to correct the emission system Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will malfunction by considering the following: cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 188: Oil Pressure Gage
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Gage Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check...
Page 189: Cruise Control Light
pressure may vary with engine speed, outside Cruise Control Light temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. The cruise light comes on A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a whenever you set your dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing cruise control.
Page 190: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 191: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) DIC Operation and Displays The DIC display is located on the instrument panel The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display delay the DIC will display the current driver (1 or 2) information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy and and the information that was last displayed before the personalization features.
Page 192 Trip Information Button You can also reset the PERSONAL: XX MI while it is displayed by pressing the reset stem on the cluster. Use the trip information button to scroll through the If you press and hold the reset stem or select button for SEASON ODOMETER, PERSONAL TRIP ON/OFF, four seconds, the display will show the distance BUSINESS TRIP ON/OFF, HOURMETER, ANNUAL...
Page 193 Annual Log To reset the personal or business trip information, do the following: press and hold the select button for Press the trip button to scroll to the annual log. The two seconds while in one of the personal or business annual log shows the mileage accumulated since it was trip modes.
Page 194 Fuel Information Button Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST ECON Use the fuel information button to scroll through the appears in the display. Instant fuel economy is how range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy and many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting at the GM Oil Life System.
Page 195 Personalization Button !-he driver’s preferences can be recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter You can program certain features to a preferred setting labeled or 2 or by pressing the appropriate memory for up to two people. Press the personalization button button 1 or 2 located on the driver’s door.
Page 196 Automatic Locking Automatic Unlocking Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC LOCKING appears in the display. To select your UNLOCKING appears in the display. To select personalization for automatic locking, press the select your personalization for automatic unlocking, press the button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is displayed on the select button while AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is DIC.
Page 197 Perimeter Lighting Seat Position Recall Press the personalization button until PERIMETER Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION LIGHTING appears in the display. To select your RECALL appears in the display. To select your personalization for perimeter lighting, press the select personalization for seat position recall, press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is displayed on the button while SEAT POSITION RECALL is displayed...
Page 198 Remote Lock Feedback Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your your personalization for the feedback you will receive personalization for the feedback you will receive when when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry...
Page 199 Headlamps on at Exit Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your ASSIST appears in the display. To select your personalization for curb view assist, press the select personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button...
Page 200 If you choose English, all information will be displayed Easy Exit Seat in English units. For example, distance in miles and fuel Press the personalization button until EASY EXIT SEAT economy in miles per gallon. appears in the display. To select your personalization Choose one of the two options and press the for seat position exit, press the select button while SEAT personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC...
Page 201: Dic Warnings And Messages
OIL LIFE RESET You can also scroll through the different languages by pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds, This message will appear on the display for about as long as you are in the season odometer mode. seconds after resetting the change engine oil message.
Page 202 ENGINE COOLANT HOT system checked as soon as possible. Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message from the DIC display. will appear in the DIC. Stop the vehicle and let the SERVICE AIR BAG engine idle in PARK (P) to allow the coolant to reach a safe temperature.
Page 203 SERVICE 4WD FUEL LEVEL LOW If a problem occurs with the all-wheel drive system, this If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on the message will appear on the DIC. If this message DIC and you will hear a chime. Refuel as soon as appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the possible.
Page 204 Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with the TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE transmission TRANS FLUID HOT message displayed, you can damage the transmission. This If the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot, this could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered message will appear on the DIC along with a continous under your warranty.
Page 205 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR STABILITY SYS ACTIVE If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed and the You may see the STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message on vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on the the DIC.
Page 206 The message could be displayed if the stability system STABILITY SYS DISABLED takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. Also, if an engine or The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on when you press the Stabilitrak@ button, or when vehicle related problem has been detected, and the the stability control has been automatically disabled.
Page 207: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off. Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Positions on page 2-28.
Page 208: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio Data System (RDS): Your audio system is Radio with Cassette and CD equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming, receive announcements concerning local and...
Page 209 While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) (Canada Only): DAB name or the call letters will appear on the display instead is a Canadian land-based radio service that offers digital of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the quality audio and text information including song title, time of day, a program type (PTY) for current artist name, traffic, weather, emergency announcements...
Page 210 Playing the Radio DlSP (Display): Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off. PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. For RDS, push this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS.
Page 211 Finding a Station Press the right or the left arrow to seek SEEK to the next or to the previous station and stay there. BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, The radio will seek only to stations that are in the FM2, or XM1, XM2 (USA only, if your radio is equipped selected band and only to those with a strong signal.
Page 212 Setting Preset Stations To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the favorite stations.
Page 213 REAR: This setting gives the rear seat passengers the Finding a PTY Station (RDS, XMTM best sound quality. and DAB) SPACIOUS: This setting makes the listening space To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: seem larger. 1. Turn the P-TYPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTY The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each will appear on the display.
Page 214 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your 1. Turn the P-TYPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTY will favorite PTYs.
Page 215 If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will DAB Messages appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message at your own speed, press the INFO button ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. repeatedly. A new group of words will appear on When an alert announcement comes on the current the display with each press.
Page 216 dWhen a traffic announcement comes on the current Traffic Interrupt Feature: Your radio can interrupt the play of a cassette, CD, or XMTM, or DAB station. station or on a related network station, you will hear it, Press the TRAF button. The radio will seek to a station even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is that broadcasts traffic announcements.
Page 217 XMTM Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a XL (Explicit Language after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1 -800-852-XMXM (9696). Channels) indicates content with explicit language.
Page 218 XMTM Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Required Action Message No Info heft lock active in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If you receive this adio ID label. This location. 3-73...
Page 219 Playing a Cassette Tape the position on the tape. If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds, it Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are will go to the beginning of the current selection. up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 220 Cassette Tape Messages SEEK : The right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton, and the left arrow is the same as the CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If CHK TAPE appears on PREV pushbutton. If the arrow is held or pressed the radio display, the tape won’t play because of one of more than once, the player will continue moving forward the foilowing errors.
Page 221 CD Adapter Kits 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass track has been playing for more than eight seconds, feature on your tape player.
Page 222 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a tape when tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON listening to the radio. Press this button to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded. will appear on the display.
Page 223: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Listening to a DVD Before You Drive Your vehicle may have an overhead Rear Seat The RSE system is for rear seat passengers. The driver Entertainment (RSE) System. If your vehicle has this cannot safely view the video screen while driving and system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will should not to do so.
Page 224 (Display Menu): Press this button to modify the video screen display characteristics. (Menu Navigation): Use the arrow keys to navigate through a menu, (Enter): Press this button to select items within a menu. Playing a Disc To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side slot.
Page 225 Stopping and Resume Playback DVD Messages To stop a disc, press and release the stop button on the The following errors may be displayed on the video screen: DVD player or the remote control. To resume playback, press the play/pause button on the DVD player or the Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed remote control.
Page 226 Parental Control Button: This button is located on the The DVD player and display will continue to operate front of the DVD console, behind the video screen, near when the screen is in either the up or the down position. the driver of the vehicle.
Page 227 Control Buttons Remote D. Display Menu: Press this button to modify the video screen display characteristics. E. Audio: Press this button to call-up a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played. The format and content of this function is defined by the disc and is dependent of the disc.
Page 228 Battery Replacement K. Illumination: Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on. To change the batteries, do the following: L. Menu: Press this button to access the DVD menu 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on (this button only operates with a DVD). the bottom of the remote control.
Page 229 The headphones will automatically turn off if they lose Stereo RCA Jacks the infrared signal from the system after approximately The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on four minutes in order to preserve their battery power. the front of the DVD console. The RCA jacks allow The signal may be lost if the system is turned off if the you to connect audio and video from an auxiliary device...
Page 230 How to Change the Video Format when in The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio the Auxiliary Mode available. See “Headphones” previously for more The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In information.
Page 231 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action The ignition might not be power. The disc was ejected, but The disc is being stored on or accessory. it was pulled back into in the DVD player. Press The parental control the DVD player. the eject button again to button might have been eject the disc.
Page 232 Problem Recommended Action The remote control does Point the remote control not work. directly at the infrared window below the video screen while using. Check that the batteries are not dead or put in wrong. The parental control Do not attempt to forcibly remove the disc from the button might have been pressed.
Page 233: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Rear Seat Audio Controls This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, XM (if your vehicle is equipped with XMTM Satellite Radio Service), or DAB (if your vehicle is equipped with DAB) depending on your vehicles options.
Page 234 PROG (Program): The front passengers must be (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease listening to something different for each of these volume. The left knob controls the left headphone and functions to work: the right knob controls the right headphone. Press this button to go to the preset radio stations SRC (Source): Press this button to select an audio set on the pushbuttons on the main radio.
Page 235: Cd Changer
CD Changer To load a CD, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will blink amber. 2. Select a position by pressing the desired numbered button with the amber blinking light. I f a button is not pressed within five seconds, the changer will go to the lowest available position.
Page 236 To eject a single CD, perform the following CD Functions steps: 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the 1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). The previous track if the current track has been playing buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber. for less than eight seconds.
Page 237: Theft-Deterrent Feature
6 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks Compact Disc Changer Errors in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL will appear on the radio display, which will randomly play CHK CD (Check): If this message appears on the all of the loaded CDs.
Page 238: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls SOURCE Press this button to select AM, FM1 or FM2, XM1 or XM2 (if equipped), DAB1 or DAB2 You can control certain radio functions using the buttons (if equipped), or a cassette tape or CD. The cassette or on your steering wheel.
Page 239: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and especially at night.
Page 240: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
When cleaning the cassette tape player with the After you clean the player, press and hold the eject button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is The radio will display --- or CLEANED to show the possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut indicator was reset.
Page 241: Care Of Your Cd And Dvd Player
XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna Care of Your CD and DVD Player System The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics Your XMTM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Page 242 Section Driving Your Vehicle City Driving ..........4.34 Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Defensive Driving ........... Freeway Driving ........... 4.35 Drunken Driving ..........Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....... 4-36 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........
Page 243: Your Driving. The Road. And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the Your Vehicle road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
Page 244 Many adults by some estimates, nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s against the law in every U S . state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 245 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this collision.
Page 246: Control Of A Vehicle
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious-or even fatal-collision if you drive after drinking. Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 247 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Braking action involves perception time and a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool reaction time. between hard stops.
Page 248 Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 249 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need faster than any driver could. The computer is to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 250: Road Sensing Suspension
Road Sensing Suspension When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems. You may hear or feel The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature provides the system working. This is normal and does not mean superior vehicle ride and handling under a variety of there is a problem with your vehicle.
Page 251 Stabilitrak@ and part of the or snow, and you want to “rock your vehicle to attempt traction control system can to free it. It may also be necessary to turn off the be turned off or back on system when driving in extreme off-road conditions by pressing the where high wheel spin is required.
Page 252 Notice: If the traction off light comes on due to The traction control system may activate on dry or heavy braking and/or because the traction control rough roads or under conditions such as heavy system has been continuously active, do not allow acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts the wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively.
Page 253 Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -steering and acceleration - have to do their work where the tires Power Steering meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can If you lose power steering assist because the engine demand too much of those places.
Page 254 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 255: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 256 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass.
Page 257: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, when the three control systems (brakes, steering and your vehicle may straighten out.
Page 258: Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that’s why it’s very important that you read this guide. Vehicle Off Paved Roads You’ll find many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more Many of the same design features that help make your enjoyable.
Page 259 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be The heaviest things should be on the load floor and tossed about when driving over rough forward of your rear axle.
Page 260 Traveling to Remote Areas Environmental Concerns It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 261 Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road Scanning the Terrain driving. One of the best ways control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep terrain.
Page 262 When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a Driving on Off-Road Hills firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill.
Page 263 Approaching a Hill Driving Uphill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend need to take some special steps. or cross.
Page 264 Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is the hill. about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more If this happens, there are some things you should visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 265 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or Driving Downhill are about to stall, when going up a hill. When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into consider a number of things: NEUTRAL (N) to “rev-up”...
Page 266 likely to stall when going downhill? It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here’s what to do. Heavy braking when going down a hill can Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. cause your brakes to overheat and fade.
Page 267 Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the trail goes across the incline doesn’t mean you the incline of a hill.
Page 268 Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get Getting out on the downhirl (low) side of a on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll vehicle stopped across an incline is over, you’ll be right in its path.
Page 269 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking ing on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be distances.
Page 270 After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. Driving through rushing water can be After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings dangerous.
Page 271: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals.
Page 272: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads clean inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Page 273 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 274 Hydroplaning living Through Flowing \” ater ’ Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
Page 275: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 276: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 277: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Here are some things you can check before a trip: allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservior full? Are move slightly slower at night. all windows clean inside and outside? When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Page 278: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Then here are some tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? comfortably cool interior. Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it Keep your eyes moving.
Page 279: Hill And Mountain Roads
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re Hill and Mountain Roads planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Operating Your All- Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4-17for information about driving off-road.
Page 280 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Coasting downhi,, ,n NEUTRAL (N) or L h the Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane ignition off is dangerous.
Page 281: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Page 282 Driving on Snow or Ice the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32°F; OOC) and freezing rain begins Most of the time, those places where your tires meet to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand the road probably have good traction.
Page 283 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
Page 284 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO couldovercome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in yourvehicle.
Page 285: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help at high s- ed, they If you let ur tires spin keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do...
Page 286 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has the Stabilitrak@ System, turn the system off by pressing the Stabilitrak@ button so that the STABILITY SYS DISABLED message and the traction off light are illuminated on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 287 These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 288: Towing
Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of Towing its wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-47. Towing Your Vehicle Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain...
Page 289: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The Certificationrrire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 290 Do n c oad your vehi-. any heavier than the your Things you put inside vehicle can strike GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle Put things in the cargo area of your handles.
Page 291: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Automatic Level Control Trailer Recommendations The automatic level control rear suspension comes as a You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo part of the Road Sensing Suspension. See Road Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight Sensing Suspension on page 4-9 for more information. the load your vehicle can carry.
Page 292: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 293 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, If you do, here are some important points: the weight of the trailer tongue There are many different laws, including speed limit and the weight on your vehicle’s tires.
Page 294 Weight of the Trailer Tow/haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent How heavy can a trailer safely be? of the vehicle’s Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). See Weight of the Trailer later in this section. It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
Page 295 eight of the Trailer Tongue You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.
Page 296 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW and rear axle limits for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 297 Driving with a Trailer Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Cross Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get and your trailer. the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from to know your rig.
Page 298 Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 299 Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. ou reall] hould D t park your v-..icle,...
Page 300 When You Are Read Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this. Things that are especially important in trailer while you: operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t overfill), start your engine,...
Page 301 Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailer towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package heavy-duty trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform. The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) wire is tied next to the trailer wiring harness for use with a trailer.
Page 302 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care ............Service ......... Engine Fan Noise 5.36 .............. Power Steering Fluid 5.37 Doing Your Own Service Work ........ Windshield Washer Fluid 5-38 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your ............Vehicle ............Brakes 5-39 ............
Page 303 Section Service and Appearance Care Sheet Metal Damage ........Tires .............. 5.67 5.97 Inflation Tire Pressure ........ 5-68 Finish Damage ..........5.97 Underbody Maintenance ........ 5.98 Tire inspection and Rotation ......5.68 When It Time for New Tires ....... 5-70 Chemical Paint Spotting .........
Page 304: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs.
Page 305: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you Your Vehicle perform. See Part E: Maintenance Record on page 6- Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it.
Page 306: Fuel
Fuel Gasoline Specifications Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the is recommended that gasoline meet specifications proper maintenance of your vehicle. which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Gasoline Octane Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection.
Page 307: California Fuel
California Fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air. General Motors If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier.
Page 308: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 309 If you get fuel Iurself a then some ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 310: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right Filling a Portable Fuel Container (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 311 Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. Things that burn can get on not engine parts and start fire.
Page 313: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTECTM 6000 H.O. V8 engine you will see the following: 5-1 2...
Page 314: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter B. Coolant Surge Tank If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator instrument cluster, it means you need to check D. Engine Oil Fill Cap your engine oil level right away. E.
Page 315 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes Checking Engine Oil to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you might show the actual level. get fuel.
Page 316 The engine fill cap is located on the valve cover on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for further location information. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one quart Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in of oil.
Page 317 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol, This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by LOOK the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use THIS any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
Page 318 As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the When to Change Engine Oil only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. (GM Oil Life System) You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know as SAE 5W-30.
Page 319 What to Do with Used Oil How to ReFet the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.
Page 320: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
After changing the engine air cleanedfilter, press the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter button on top of the air filter restriction indicator to The engine air cleaner/filter assembly has an air filter reset it. restriction indicator that lets you know when the engine air cleaner/filter is dirty and needs to be serviced.
Page 321 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See Part Owner Checks and Services on page 6-1 0. Operating the enL le with the air clean--.'filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires.
Page 322: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 323 Checking Fluid Level To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F Prepare your vehicle as follows: (82°C to 93°C). Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles running.
Page 324 How to Add Fluid 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 17. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot.
Page 325: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Notices When adding coolant, is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with If coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed the system, premature engine, heater core or to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles radiator corrosion may result.
Page 326 Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, What to Use your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage warranty.
Page 327 Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the compartment on the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam passenger’s side of the vehicle. and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 328 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. u can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 329: Engine Overheating
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-39. In addition, you will find a LOW COOLANT, ENGINE COOLANT HOT, ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in the DIC on the instrument panel.
Page 330 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant message, everyone away from the vehicle until it cools can indicate a serious problem. See Low Coolant down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or under Warnings and Messages on page 3-56.
Page 331: Cooling System
Cooling System If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, this for a minute or so: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what 1. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan you’ll see: speed and open the window as necessary.
Page 332 The coolant level should If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. be at or above the FULL The engine cooling fan speed should increase when COLD mark. If it isn’t, idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator you may have a leak at the pedal down.
Page 333 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if come out at high speed. Never coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible when the cooling system, including the but the coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL COLD radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 334 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 335 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove it. remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 336 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 337: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Page 338: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 339: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. What to Use Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 340 Brake Fluid If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on hot enough. You or others could be burned, page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir.
Page 341 What to Add Checking Brake Fluid When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 17.
Page 342 Notice: Brake Wear Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. system parts. For example, just a few drops of Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, your a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads brake system can damage brake system...
Page 343 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Brake Adjustment squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes applied. This does not mean something is wrong with adjust for wear. your brakes.
Page 344: Battery
Battery Vehicle Storage Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days ACDelco@ battery. When it's time for a new battery, or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from get one that has the replacement number shown on the the battery.
Page 345: Jump Starting
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt Jump Starting battery with a negative ground system. If your battery has run down, you may want to use Notice: If the other system isn’t 12-volt system another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your with a negative ground, both vehicles can be vehicle.
Page 346 The remote negative (-) 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and terminal located on negative (-) terminal locations of the other vehicle. the engine accessory Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump drive bracket and is starting terminal and a remote negative (-) jump marked GND.
Page 347 5 . Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some Using a match near a battery can cause battery basic things you should know.
Page 348 8. Now connect the black 6. Connect the red negative (-) cable to positive (+) cable to the negative (-) the positive (+) terminal terminal of the good of the dead battery. battery. Use a remote Use a remote negative (-) terminal if positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 349 Connect the other end of 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and the negative (-) cable at run the engine for awhile. least 18 inches (45 cm) 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. away from the dead If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs battery, but not near...
Page 350 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 351: All-Wheel Drive
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a All-Wheel Drive level surface. Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that you’ll need to add some lubricant.
Page 352 Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When to Check and Change Lubricant When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how raise the level to 1/2 inch (1 2 mm) below the filler often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 353: Rear Axle
Rear Axle The proper level from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. When to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 354: Headlamp Aiming
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp Headlamp Aiming aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you (for vertical aim).
Page 355 The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle should be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 Ibs. (75 kg) The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps on the driver’s seat. are 25 ft.
Page 356: Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is lined up with zero. If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (H) (lefvright) adjustment, follow the horizontal aiming Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the procedure.
Page 357: Headlamp Vertical Aiming
Headlamp Vertical Aiming 3. At the wall or other flat surface, measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from Step 2 Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performed and draw or tape a horizontal line the width of before making any adjustments to the vertical aim. the vehicle.
Page 358 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp. 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (V) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line.
Page 359: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Halogen E Ibs Replacernenf Bulbs on page 5-65 for the proper type of bulbs to use. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. High Intensity Discharge (HID) You or others could be injured.
Page 360: Headlamps
1. Open the hood of the vehicle. Headlamps 2. Pry up the eight fastener plugs on the radiator cover and pull the fasteners out. 3. Lift off the radiator cover. A. Low-Beam Headlamp (HID) B. Daytime Running Lamp C. Sidemarker Lamp D.
Page 361 4. Pull the top left or right corner of the grill out so the 5. Remove the horizontal pin from the headlamp assembly by lifting the end of the pin upward clips release. This will give you the needed until it unsnaps and then pulling it toward the clearance for removing the headlamp assembly.
Page 362 9. Remove the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap of the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly. 10. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and remove it with the bulb from the headlamp Remove the vertical pin from the headlamp assembly. assembly by turning the end of the pin away from you until it unsnaps and then pulling it upward.
Page 363 12. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb, using care not to touch the bulb with your hands, fingers or anything damp or oily. Place the connector with the new bulb into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Page 364: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described previously. Daytime Running Lamps 2. Remove the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap for the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly. 3. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly.
Page 365: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
2. Remove the two Center High-Mounted Stoplamp screws from the lamp (CHMSL) assembly. It is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit by your dealer. Taillamps A. Stop Lampflail Lamp B. Turn Signal Lamp/ Tail Lamp C. Back-up Lamp 3.
Page 366: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs 4. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise Exterior Lamp Bulb Number to remove it from the Low-Beam Headlamps (HID) taillamp housing. Hiqh-Beam Headlamw 9005 or 9005 LL 41 57K (Preferred) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) or 3157KX Front Sidemarker Lamp 5.
Page 367: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: Replacement 1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it facing away from the windshield. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See Wiper Blade Check under At Least Twice Year on page 6-1 for more information.
Page 368: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made b) a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions Underinflated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your Ca-""ac Warranty booklet for details.
Page 369: Inflation Tire Pressure
Inflation Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The Certificationnire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 370 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation inflation pressures as shown on the CertificationRire is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled label.
Page 371: Buying New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires One way to tell when it’s To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at time for new tires is to the Certificationflire label. check the treadwear The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had indicators, which will a Tire Performance Criteria Specifications (TPC Spec)
Page 372 If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the could fail suddenly, causing a crash.
Page 373: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear Uniform Tire Quality Grading The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 374: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 375: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some dangerous.
Page 376: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Don’t use tire chains. There’s not e..- ugh dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail the proper amount of clearance can cause suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 377: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes by driving slowly to a level place.
Page 378 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side seat. To remove the jack and wheel blocks, do the following: The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
Page 379 To remove the tools, do the following: 1. Open the top door on the passenger’s side Top-Box Storage Box. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it is locked. See Top-Box Storage page 2-69 for more information on the Top-Box Storage unit. 2.
Page 380 You’ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire. If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J), open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock.
Page 381 3. Insert the hoist end 4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to (open end) (F) of the lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue extension through turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be the hole (G) in the pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 382 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing 6. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the the Spare Tire retainer (D) at the end of the cable so Use the following pictures and instructions to remove it can be pulled the flat tire and raise the vehicle. up through the wheel opening.
Page 383 1 . Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen gently prying the cap out. the wheel nuts.
Page 384 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Rear Front Position Position Jack Positions (overall view)
Page 385 Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C) and both jack handle extensions (D). Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions. Attach the jack handle to the jack.
Page 386 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. Rust or dirt ihe wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come and cause an accident.
Page 387 After mounting the spare, 8. Tighten the nuts put the wheel nuts back firmly in a crisscross on with the rounded sequence as shown by end of the nuts toward turning the wheel the wheel. Tighten wrench clockwise. each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel nuts until the...
Page 388 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid and Tools expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
Page 389 Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare 1 . Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle tire carrier. Use the art and text following to help you: with the valve stem pointed up. 2.
Page 390 4. Insert the hoist end through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. PUSH & PULL 5. Raise the tire partway upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise 7.
Page 391 To store the jack and tools, do the following: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the Top-Box storage area. Replace the jack cover and tighten the jack-cover wingnuts. 5-90...
Page 392: Spare Tire
Spare Tire After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you shoula stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare tire. correctly inflated. Have the damaged or flat road A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and inflation pressure regularly.
Page 393: Ppearance Care
Appearance Care Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Alcohol Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you Laundry Soap strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Page 394 Here are some cleaning tips: Leather Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let Clean up stains as soon as you can before the leather dry naturally.
Page 395: Weatherstrips
Wood Panels Care of Safety Belts Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water Keep belts clean and dry. (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the - not -leach or dye safety belts.
Page 396 Cleaning the Outside of Your Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Vehicle Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 397 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other Windshield and Wiper Blades salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or on painted surfaces.
Page 398: Sheet Metal Damage
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Sheet Metal Damage Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal chrome-plated wheels. repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with replaced restore corrosion protection.
Page 399: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the following products.
Page 400 Dpearance Materials GM Vehicle Care/A GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Int’d) (cont’d) Usage Description Usage Description Medium foaming Removes dust, shampoo. Cleans and fingerprints, and surface Finish Enhancer lightly waxes. Wash Wax Concentrate contaminants, Spray on Biodegradable and phosphate free. Removes swirl marks, Quickly and easily fine scratches and Swirl Remover Polish...
Page 401: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label It’s You’ll find this label located in the glove box. very Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the model designation, paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment.
Page 402: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal Add-on Electrical Equipment circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle If the overload caused by some electrical problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Page 403: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The fuse block access short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers door is on the driver‘s side and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the edge of the instrument chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Page 404 -uses Usage Four-wheel Drive System Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay -0CK (Lock Function) Inside Rearview Mirror, i\'- Climate Control System DOOR Power Door Lock Relay DRIVER UNLOCK fDriver's Door Unlock Function) \ - . IGN 0 PCM, TBC IGN 0 Truck Body Controller Vehicle and Trailer High Option Accessory...
Page 405 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usaae Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake The center instrument panel utility block is located VEH STOP Module, Electronic Throttle underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the Control Module steering column. RT TRLR STflRN Right Turn SignaVStop Trailer Right Turn Signals and RT TRN Sidemarkers...
Page 406 Underhood Fuse Block RIDE Module Circuit Breaker bl 3 Right Power Window RT DOOR Circuit Breaker SPARE Not Used Infotainment Harness INFO Connection The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fusehelay block.
Page 407 Replace cover after servicing. Remettre le couvercle en place. / - - \ . _ - c GLOW PLUG...
Page 408 *1 - Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2. Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail # I . Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. "5 PCM Ignition ____ LBEC 1 Doors, Truck Body Fuses Usage ontroller, Flasher Module GLOW PLUG Not Used CUST FEED...
Page 409 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Vent Solenoid Canister/ RR DEFOG Window Rear Defogger Quadrasteer Module Power HDLP-HI Relay Headlamp Beam High RR HVAC Rear Climate Control PRIME Not Used Auxiliary Power AUX PWR Supplemental Inflatable Outlet Console Restraint System Ignition Relay Front Parking Lamps, FRT PARK PCM 1...
Page 410 Fuses Usage FOG LP Fog Lamps HORN Relay Horn Windshield and Rear Window WIS WASH Washer Pump Relay Windshield and Rear Window WIS WASH Washer Pump OnStar/Rear Seat INFO Entertainment RADIO AMP Radio Amplifier SEO 61 Right Hand High Intensity RH HID Discharge Lamp HORN...
Page 411: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications Please refer to Part D.- Recommended Nuids and Lubricants on page 6-17. All capacities are approximate. Engine Specifications VIN Code Spark Plug Gap Engine VORTECTM 6000 H.O. V8 0.060 inches (1 5 2 Capacities and Specifications Capacities Metric Application English...
Page 412 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer.
Page 414 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........At Least Once a Year ........6.12 Introduction ........... Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6.15 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....Steering and Suspension Inspection ....6.15 Maintenance Requirements ............Exhaust System Inspection 6.15 How This Section is Organized ......
Page 415: Maintenance Schedule
Your Vehicle and the Environment Maintenance Schedule Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper IMPORTANT: fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase KEEP ENGINE OIL...
Page 416: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information page 7- 10. This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains should be checked and when.
Page 417: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 418: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 419 If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system needed.
Page 420 37,500 Miles (62 Miles (83 000 km) 50,000 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as D Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle is for leaking.
Page 421 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 422 97,500 Miles (162 0 I f you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as changed your automatic transmission fluid, change needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals both the fluid and filter.
Page 423: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ Listed in this part are owner checks and services coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant which should be performed at the intervals specified to page 5-24 for further details.
Page 424 At Least Twice a Year Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check Restraint System Check Your vehicle has an engine air cleaner filter restriction Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your indicator located on the air cleaner in the engine belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages compartment.
Page 425: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter S --itch CI- -ck Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. When you are doing this check, the vehicle Body Lubrication Service could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured.
Page 426 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock off, 3. With the engine turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying Control System Check the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
Page 427 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Transmission Park (P) Mechanism parking brake. Check To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 428: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body Look near the exhaust system. for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections other conditions which...
Page 429: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the chafing, etc.
Page 430: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage FluidLubricant Lubricants GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent or Windshield Washer Solvent eauivalent. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada number or specification may be obtained from your System 993294.
Page 431 Fluid/Lubricant Fluid/Lubricant Usage Usage DEXRON@ -111 Automatic Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Transfer Case Transmission Fluid. (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Handle Pivot ~-~~~ Points Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part Weatherstrip No.
Page 432: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record Also, pages. you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record...
Page 433 Maintenance Record (cont’d)
Page 434 Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-21...
Page 435 Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-22...
Page 436 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ...... 7. 2 Reporting Safety Defects ........Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... Reporting Safety Defects to the United States ........Online Owner Center 7. 3 Government ..........7. 9 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........
Page 437: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to top left of the instrument panel and visible through your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns the windshield.) with the sales transaction or the operation of your Dealership name and location vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 438: Online Owner Center
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or its participation in this program. speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1 -800-833-CMCC (2622). (TTY...
Page 439: Customer Assistance Offices
If a U.S. customer wishes to Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive write to Cadillac, the letter should be addressed Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 8P7 to Cadillac’s Customer Assistance Center. 1-800-263-3777 (English) United States 1-800-263-7854 (French)
Page 440: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside Service is available only This program can also provide you with free resource in the United States and Canada.
Page 441 A dealer conventional teletypewriter can communicate with technician, if available, can travel to your location within a Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating Cadillac 1-888-889-2438 daily, 24 hours.
Page 442: Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you Cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its wait. However, if you are unable to wait Cadillac offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are...
Page 443 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight Courtesy Transportation is available during the warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 444: Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write: To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01 23 in Cadillac Motor Car Division the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: P.O.
Page 445: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Service Bulletins Information Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars Service Manuals and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General...
Page 446 Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:OO AM 6:OO PM Owner publications are written specifically for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 453 AM ..........3-94 Analog Clock ..........3-22 ..Accessory Power Outlets ..3-21 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........3-96 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-38 ....Antenna, XMTM Satellite Radio System 3-96 Additional Program Information ......Anti-lock Brake System ........Additives, Fuel ..........Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....
Page 454 ....2-7 Battery Replacement ....... Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......4-36 Cadillac Owner PrivilegesTM ......Before You Drive ..........3-78 California Fuel ..........Body Lubrication Service ......6-12 Canada ............
Page 455 Checking Coolant ..........5-26 Care of Safety Belts ......5-94 Checking Engine Oil ........5-14 ..Care of Your Checking Things Under the Hood ....5-10 ..
Page 456 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Climate Control System. Automatic ........... 3-23 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Climate Control System Climate Controls Personalization ....Government ........... 3-29 Outlet Adjustment ........3-29 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Clock ............
Page 457 Electrical System (cont.) Driving ..Power Windows and Other Power Options 5-1 01 At Night ............. 4-30 ............Windshield Wiper Fuses ......5-101 City 4-34 Electrochromic Mirror Operation ......2-42 Defensive ............. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Drunken ............Programs ........... 3-43 Freeway .............
Page 458 Front Axle ..........5-51 Entertainment System Fuel ............Cleaning the Video Screen 3-96 ......Additives ............DVD Distortion ..........3-93 California Fuel ..........Entry Lighting ..........3-17 Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons ......2-51 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..... Filling Your Tank ...........
Page 459 Hitches ............4-55 Gasoline Octane ........HomeLink Transmitter, Programming ....2-49 ..HomeLinkO Transmitter ........2-48 Specifications ..........Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ..2-50 Hood Glass Surfaces ..........5-94 Checking Things Under ........ 5-10 Release ............. 5-10 Glove Box ............. 2-52 Horn ...............
Page 460 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...... 6-13 ......Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors 2-25 Lamps Infants and Young Children. Restraints ....1-31 Exterior ..................3-13 Inflation Tire Pressure 5-68 Interior ............3-17 Inspection Lamps On Reminder ........3-14 Brake System .........
Page 461 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Locks Delayed Locking ........... Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services ..Door ............Part B Owner Checks and Services ..... 6-10 Lockout Protection ........2-1 3 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-15 Power Door ..........Part D Recommended Fluids and Programmable Automatic Door Locks .....
Page 462 Outlet Adjustment ..........3-29 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Convex Mirror ......... 2-44 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Outside Heated Mirrors ........ 2-45 Curb View Assist ........Outside Power Mirrors ........2-44 2-45 MyGMLink.com ..........Convex Mirror ..........2-44 Heated Mirrors ..........2-45 Power Mirrors ..........
Page 463 Passenger Air Bag Indicator ......2-43 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ....3-34 Radio Messages ..........3-71 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR ......3-59 Radios ............3-62 Passenger Sensing System ......1-58 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-94 Passing ..........4-14, 4-57 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....
Page 464 Restraints. Head ..........Rearview Mirror. Automatic Dimming with Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...... 2-29 Onstar@. Compass and Temperature BATTERY LOW ........3-60 Display ............2-41 ..Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts 1-22 Reclining Seatbacks .......... RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR ......3-60 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......
Page 465 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ....... 3-69 Safety Chains ..........4-56 ... Setting Preset Stations ........3-67 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......Scheduled Maintenance ......... Setting the Time ..........3-62 Setting the Tone (Bassflreble) ......3-67 Seats Head Restraints ........Sheet Metal Damage ........
Page 466 Tires (cont.) Storage Areas (cont.) If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-76 Glove Box ..........2-52 Tire Pressure ....... Luggage Carrier .......... 2-52 Inflation 5-68 Rear Storage Area ........Inspection and Rotation ........ 5-68 2-53 Spare Tire ..........Top-Box Storage .......... 2-69 5-91 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......
Page 467 Trailer Using HomeLinkO ........... 2-51 Recommendations ....... 4-50 Using the Recovery Hooks ....... 4-45 Trailer Brakes ..........4-56 Trailer Wiring Harness ........4-60 TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE ......3-59 Transfer Case ..........5-50 Vehicle Transmission ..........Control Fluid, Automatic ......
Page 468 Why Safety Belts Work ........Warnings (cont.) Windows ............2-24 Safety and Symbols ......... Vehicle Damage ..........Power ............2-25 5-95 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-96 Washing Your Vehicle ........Windshield Washer ........... Weatherstrip Lubrication ........6-1 1 Weight of the Trailer ........4-53 Fluid ............

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