Cadillac 2008 DTS Owner's Manual

Cadillac 2008 DTS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 2008 Cadillac DTS Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-9 ........... 4-26 Safety Belts ..........1-10 Service and Appearance Care ......
  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, 1-800-551-4123 the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name DTS are www.helminc.com registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Propriétaires Canadiens This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed.
  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    Using this Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. These mean there is something that could Pictures and words work together to explain things. hurt you or other people.
  • Page 5: Vehicle Symbols

    Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols You will also find notices in this manual. The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something that with the text describing the operation or information could damage your vehicle.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraint Systems .........1-37 Power Seats ..........1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-40 Power Lumbar ..........1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Massaging Lumbar .........1-3 Children (LATCH) ........1-41 Heated and Cooled Seats ........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint in a Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ..1-4 Rear Seat Position ........1-48...
  • Page 7: Front Seats

    Front Seats Power Lumbar The power lumbar Power Seats controls are located on the outboard side The power seat of the front seats. controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. Press the lumbar control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support.
  • Page 8 Massaging Lumbar Heated and Cooled Seats Your vehicle may have heated and cooled front seats. If your vehicle has this feature, the switch is To operate the heated or cooled seats, the ignition located on the outboard must be on. side of the front seats The buttons are located behind the lumbar switch.
  • Page 9 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Press a button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display to show which feature is on. Steering Wheel There are three temperature settings for each feature. A column of three lights next to the buttons will Your vehicle may have the memory package.
  • Page 10 Easy Exit Recall A second seating, mirror, and steering wheel position can be programmed by repeating the above steps The control for this feature is located on the driver’s and pressing button 2 for a second driver. door panel between buttons 1 and 2. To recall your memory positions, the vehicle must be With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position can in PARK (P).
  • Page 11 Power Reclining Seatbacks Your seats have power reclining seatbacks. Use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat. • To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. • To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 12 Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
  • Page 13 Center Seat To raise a front seat head restraint, pull up on the restraint. To lower it, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. To adjust the height of a rear seat head restraint, pull up or push down on the restraint.
  • Page 14 Rear Seats Press a button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display to show which feature is on. There are three temperature settings for each feature. Heated Seats A column of three lights next to the buttons will display which setting the feature is in: high, medium Your vehicle may have heated rear seats.
  • Page 15: Safety Belts

    Power Lumbar Safety Belts Your vehicle may be equipped with four-way lumbar Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone support, without the massage feature, for the outboard rear seat positions. This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.
  • Page 16 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: CAUTION: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-12...
  • Page 18 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by something. The rider does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
  • Page 19 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14...
  • Page 20 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from Safety Belts home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if and your passenger(s) can be hurt.
  • Page 21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-31 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-34.
  • Page 22 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose.
  • Page 23 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
  • Page 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
  • Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your 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 on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
  • Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
  • Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt.
  • Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it.
  • Page 29 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 1-29 for more information. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1.
  • Page 30 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section.
  • Page 31 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has shoulder belt height adjusters for Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front the driver and right front passenger position. outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a belt is centered on your shoulder.
  • Page 32 There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
  • Page 33 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 34 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Lap Belt Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-24. seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
  • Page 35 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
  • Page 36: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder Older Children belt until the child passes the below fit test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
  • Page 37 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? CAUTION: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face Never do this. or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the Here two children are wearing the same belt.
  • Page 38 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
  • Page 39 Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes People should never hold an infant in their the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. arms while riding in a vehicle.
  • Page 40 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
  • Page 41 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, This is necessary because a newborn infant’s and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
  • Page 42: Child Restraint Systems

    Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides The body structure of a young child is quite restraint with the unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom seating surface the safety belts are designed. A young child’s against the back of the infant.
  • Page 43 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions...
  • Page 44: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint

    Securing the Child Within the To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems Child Restraint must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
  • Page 45: Where To Put The Restraint

    Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be We recommend that children and child restraints seriously injured or killed if the right front be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
  • Page 46: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)

    Lower Anchors and Tethers for CAUTION: Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during A child in a child restraint in the center front driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make seat can be badly injured or killed by the installation of a child restraint easier.
  • Page 47: Top Tether Anchor

    Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the position that will accommodate a child restraint with vehicle.
  • Page 48 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single Locations attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. (Top Tether Anchor): Some child restraints that have top tethers are Seating positions with designed for use with or without the top tether being top tether anchors.
  • Page 49 To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. The top tether anchors are located under the covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Pull open the cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a where the child restraint will be placed.
  • Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System

    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in CAUTION: the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached restraint to a single anchor could cause the to anchors, the restraint will not be able to anchor or attachment to come loose or even...
  • Page 51 Notice: Contact between the child restraint LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle’s safety belt CAUTION: assembly may cause damage to these parts. Make sure when securing unused safety belts behind the child restraint that there is no contact between Children can be seriously injured or strangled the child restraint LATCH attachment parts and if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their the vehicle’s safety belt assembly.
  • Page 52 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends If the position you are that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten using has a fixed or the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. adjustable headrest or Refer to the child restraint instructions and the head restraint and you following steps: are using a dual tether,...
  • Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In A

    Securing a Child Restraint in a If you need to install more than one child restraint in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint Rear Seat Position on page 1-40. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child 2.
  • Page 54 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
  • Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the 6. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding Right Front Seat Position the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-41 Your vehicle has airbags.
  • Page 56 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) CAUTION: on page 1-41 for how to install your child restraint using LATCH. If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-41 for seriously injured or killed if the right front...
  • Page 57 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
  • Page 58 If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint.
  • Page 59: Airbag System

    Airbag System With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim. Your vehicle has the following airbags: Airbags are designed to supplement the protection • provided by safety belts. Even though today’s airbags A frontal airbag for the driver. are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury •...
  • Page 60 CAUTION: CAUTION: Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in Airbags inflate with great force, faster than moderate to severe frontal and near frontal the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, crashes. They are not designed to inflate in or very close to, any airbag when it inflates rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes.
  • Page 61: Where Are The Airbags

    Where Are the Airbags? CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
  • Page 62 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
  • Page 63 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on...
  • Page 64: When Should An Airbag Inflate

    When Should an Airbag Inflate? Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design. Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the Your vehicle has a seat position sensor which enables potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or the sensing system to monitor the position of the right...
  • Page 65: What Makes An Airbag Inflate

    What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Your vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags. Your vehicle may have roof-rail airbags. See Airbag In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an System on page 1-54. Seat-mounted side impact and electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate inflator.
  • Page 66: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant’s motion is not toward CAUTION: those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-59 for more information. When an airbag inflates, there may be dust Airbags should never be regarded as anything more in the air.
  • Page 67: Passenger Sensing System

    Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger airbag. the right front passenger’s position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead •...
  • Page 68 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side CAUTION: impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver’s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be The passenger sensing system works with sensors seriously injured or killed if the right front that are part of the right front passenger’s seat...
  • Page 69 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off If a child restraint has been installed and the on the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child seat-mounted side impact airbag if: restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions •...
  • Page 70 The passenger sensing system is designed to If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag anytime be because that person is not sitting properly in the the system senses that a person of adult size is seat.
  • Page 71 If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag(s) off for some adult size occupants. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again.
  • Page 72: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, Vehicle seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket There are parts of the airbag system in several places equipment other than any that GM has approved for...
  • Page 73: Adding Equipment To Your

    Adding Equipment to Your installed under or on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing Airbag-Equipped Vehicle system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Is there anything I might add to or change sensing system from properly turning off the about the vehicle that could keep the airbags...
  • Page 74: Restraint System Check

    Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Checking the Restraint Systems readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-55 for more information. Safety Belts Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
  • Page 75: Replacing Restraint System Parts

    Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a Crash After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 76 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-22 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ....2-4 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-22 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Ignition Positions ..........2-23 Operation ...........2-5 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....2-24 Remote Vehicle Start ........2-8 Starting the Engine ........2-24 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-26 Doors and Locks ..........2-10...
  • Page 77 Section 2 Features and Controls Park Tilt Mirrors ..........2-42 Storage Areas ..........2-63 Outside Convex Mirror ........2-43 Glove Box ...........2-63 Outside Heated Mirrors ........2-43 Cupholder(s) ..........2-63 Coinholder(s) ..........2-63 Object Detection Systems .......2-44 Front Storage Area ........2-63 Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Center Console Storage .........2-63 Assist (UFRPA) .........2-44 Center Flex Storage Unit .......2-64...
  • Page 78: Keys

    Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
  • Page 79: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System

    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in operating range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter System does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on •...
  • Page 80: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions, including lock, unlock, remote trunk release, vehicle locator/panic alarm and remote vehicle start, if your vehicle has this feature, will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away. If your vehicle has the remote vehicle start feature, you will be able start your vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 81: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

    (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the doors. (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), this button to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking has will flash and the horn will sound three times.
  • Page 82: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter should last about four years. The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
  • Page 83: Remote Vehicle Start

    Remote Vehicle Start There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for The remote vehicle starting feature allows you to start the additional information. engine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts up the vehicle’s automatic climate control system.
  • Page 84: Remote Start Ready

    If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if the after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction.
  • Page 85: Doors And Locks

    Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system, you must unlock the doors with the key or remote Door Locks keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. From the outside, use either the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
  • Page 86: Programmable Automatic Door Locks

    Programmable Automatic Rear Door Security Locks Door Locks Your vehicle has security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Your vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are The rear door security locks are located on the inside closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved edge of each rear door.
  • Page 87: Lockout Protection

    Trunk The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch, It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid or by lifting the rear door manual lock knob.
  • Page 88: Remote Trunk Release

    Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Remote Trunk Release): The remote trunk release button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the instrument panel brightness control. Press the button to open the trunk. To use this feature, your vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the valet lockout switch must be off.
  • Page 89: Windows

    Rear Seat Pass-Through Your vehicle has a small door in the rear seat. This door allows you to access the trunk from inside the vehicle. The rear seat armrest must be down for the pass-through door to open. To release the pass-through door, move the release up with your fingers.
  • Page 90: Power Windows

    Power Windows The power window switches are located on the driver’s door armrest. CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
  • Page 91: Programming The Power Windows

    Express-Down Window To program each front window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or This feature is on all windows. Press the switch to the when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, second position and release the switch to activate the close all doors.
  • Page 92: Sun Visors

    Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Window Lockout (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button CAUTION: is located on the driver’s door armrest near the window switches. Press the right side of the button to disable the rear If express override is activated, the window window controls.
  • Page 93: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Rear Power Sunshade Theft-Deterrent Systems If your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helps to Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. reduce the amount of heat and light entering the Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent rear window.
  • Page 94: Content Theft-Deterrent

    — (On): Press this side of the button to turn the lockout To arm the system: feature on. When the lockout feature is turned on, 1. Open the door. the trunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless entry transmitter or the trunk release button located near 2.
  • Page 95: Testing The Alarm

    ® PASS-Key III+ If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm ® by using the unlock button on the RKE transmitter The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio system, or by starting the car with a valid key.
  • Page 96: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation

    ® PASS-Key III+ Operation If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, ® you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses Your vehicle has PASS-Key III+ (Personalized and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97.
  • Page 97: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Starting and Operating To program the new key: 1. Verify that the new key has a stamped on it. Your Vehicle 2. Insert the original, already programmed, key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not New Vehicle Break-In start, see your dealer/retailer for service.
  • Page 98: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions A (LOCK/OFF): This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed. This position With the ignition key in the locks the ignition and transmission and steering column. ignition, the key can be It is a theft-deterrent feature.
  • Page 99: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)

    Key In the Ignition Power to these accessories will work up to 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened. For an additional Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an 10 minutes of power, close all the doors and turn the key easy target for joy riders or thieves.
  • Page 100: Starting Procedure

    Starting Procedure 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try ignition key to START.
  • Page 101: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before could cause an electrical shock.
  • Page 102: Automatic Transmission Operation

    Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: The automatic transmission may have a shift lever located either on the steering column or on the console between the seats. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the There are several different parking brake firmly set.
  • Page 103 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle the transmission. The repairs would not be is moving forward could damage the transmission.
  • Page 104: Performance Shifting

    DRIVE (D) can be used for towing. You may want to FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed even shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, more than SECOND (2) without using your brakes. to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions.
  • Page 105: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The brake light will come on The parking brake pedal is and stay on until the parking brake is released. located to the left of the See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-58 regular brake pedal,...
  • Page 106: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting Into PARK (P) 3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-30 for more information. 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. CAUTION: 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
  • Page 107: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running

    Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl CAUTION: in the transmission.
  • Page 108: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting Out of PARK (P) Console Shift If your console shift cannot be moved out of PARK (P) Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY The shift lock release is designed to: position.
  • Page 109: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other smell.
  • Page 110: Running The Engine While Parked

    Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake firmly set.
  • Page 111: Mirrors

    Mirrors Compass Operation AUTO : Press and hold the “auto highbeam” button Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror for approximately three seconds to turn the compass ® on or off. with Intellibeam™, OnStar , and When the ignition and the compass feature are on, Compass the compass will show two character boxes for about two seconds.
  • Page 112: Compass Variance

    Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance.
  • Page 113: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Onstar

    Cleaning the Mirror Compass Operation When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar Press the on/off button once to turn the compass material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray on or off. glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
  • Page 114 Compass Variance The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
  • Page 115: With Compass

    Cleaning the Mirror Compass Operation When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar Press the on/off button once to turn the compass material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray on or off. glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
  • Page 116: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors

    Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle has manual fold mirrors, the mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror Your vehicle’s mirror toward the vehicle. To return the mirror to its original controls are located on position, push outward.
  • Page 117: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror

    Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will following occurs: also be capable of performing the park tilt mirror feature. •...
  • Page 118: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors When the rear window defogger is turned on, it also warms both outside rearview mirrors to help clear them CAUTION: of fog or ice. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-40 for more information.
  • Page 119: Object Detection Systems

    Object Detection Systems CAUTION: Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist (UFRPA) Assist (UFRPA) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, it helps you park easier and •...
  • Page 120: How The System Works

    How the System Works UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). The system does not work at a forward or reverse speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To be detected, objects must be at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground and below hood or trunk level.
  • Page 121 Moving Forward Backing When the vehicle is started, the front display will briefly URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever illuminate to let you know the system is working. is moved into REVERSE (R). The rear display will then briefly illuminate to let you know the system The following describes what will occur with the front is working.
  • Page 122: Side Blind Zone Alert

    When the System Does Not Seem to Side Blind Zone Alert Work Properly Your vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) • system. Read this entire section before using the system. The driver disables the system. • The parking brake pedal is depressed. CAUTION: •...
  • Page 123 SBZA Detection Zones This indicates that it may be unsafe for you to change lanes. Before making a lane change, always check the The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately SBZA display, check the outside and rearview mirrors, one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and 11 ft.
  • Page 124 How the System Works When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly If the SBZA displays do not light up when the system is on and vehicles are in the blind zone, the system needs service. Take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer. SBZA displays may occasionally light up due to guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects.
  • Page 125: Lane Departure Warning

    SBZA Error Messages Lane Departure Warning The following messages may appear in the DIC: Your vehicle may have a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system. Read this entire section before using the system. SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF: This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off.
  • Page 126 How the System Works CAUTION: (Continued) LDW uses a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings. LDW will indicate the system is working (Lane Departure Warning): To turn LDW on and off, whenever it detects either the left or right lane press the LDW control, located by the exterior marking.
  • Page 127 LDW Error Message If the LDW symbol does not appear, LDW is not currently operating and will not warn you. SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM: This If you would like to change the volume of the warning message may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW is chime, see Chime Volume under DIC Vehicle not working properly.
  • Page 128: Onstar System

    ® OnStar System OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar. A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature.
  • Page 129: Onstar Virtual Advisor

    Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Hands-Free Calling • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into (If equipped) the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid •...
  • Page 130: Onstar Steering Wheel Controls

    OnStar Steering Wheel Controls OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can service provider for service in that area. OnStar service be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
  • Page 131: Universal Home Remote System

    Universal Home Remote Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 132 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for Programming a garage door opener involves use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure You only need the original remote control transmitter for before you begin.
  • Page 133 3. Immediately return to your vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from five to 20 seconds.
  • Page 134 Programming Universal Home To program up to three devices: Remote — Fixed Code If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units.
  • Page 135 Your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) may also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program your Universal Home Remote.
  • Page 136 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: • When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” • When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” • If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.”...
  • Page 137: Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons

    Reprogramming Universal Home 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the Remote Buttons same time. The indicator lights will turn on. You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating 6.
  • Page 138: Storage Areas

    Storage Areas Center Console Storage Glove Box To open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock and unlock. Cupholder(s) There are cupholders located in the full floor console, or in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest.
  • Page 139: Center Flex Storage Unit

    Center Flex Storage Unit To remove the floor mat, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the locator hooks. Your vehicle may have a center flex storage unit that To reinstall the floor mat, line up the openings in the includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an floor mat over the locator hooks and push it down underseat storage compartment.
  • Page 140: Sunroof

    Sunroof Express Open: The express open feature will operate from the closed or partially open position. To express open the power sunroof, fully press the driver’s side The vehicle may have a power sunroof. switch rearward once. To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than to the express-open position, The switches that operate press the switch again, in either direction, to stop the...
  • Page 141 NOTES 2-66...
  • Page 142 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Fog Lamps ..........3-34 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Cornering Lamps ..........3-35 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ......3-35 Horn .............3-6 Instrument Panel Brightness ......3-35 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Courtesy Lamps ...........3-35 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Entry Lighting ..........3-36 Steering Column .........3-7 Parade Dimming ...........3-36...
  • Page 143 Section 3 Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-51 Lights On Reminder ........3-67 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-52 Cruise Control Light ........3-67 Speedometer and Odometer ......3-53 Highbeam On Light ........3-67 Tachometer ..........3-53 Fuel Gage ...........3-68 Safety Belt Reminders ........3-54 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......3-68 Airbag Readiness Light ........3-55 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-69 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....3-56...
  • Page 144 NOTES...
  • Page 145: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument Panel Overview Console-Shift Model shown, Column-Shift Model similar...
  • Page 146 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-46. N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-68. O.
  • Page 147: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers Horn The hazard warning flashers let you warn the police Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering and others that you have a problem. The front and wheel pad to sound the horn. rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning flasher button is located...
  • Page 148: Power Tilt Wheel And Telescopic

    Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Heated Steering Wheel Steering Column Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The button for this If your vehicle has this feature is located on feature, the power tilt the steering wheel. and telescope wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column.
  • Page 149: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

    Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. If you momentarily press and release the lever, the turn signal will flash 3 times. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster and in the outside rearview mirror will...
  • Page 150: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

    Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned out signal System bulb. Other drivers will not see the turn signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this accidents.
  • Page 151 The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system provides The FCA control is located an audible and visual alert if you approach a vehicle too on the steering wheel. quickly that is directly ahead. FCA also provides a visual alert with no audible alert if you are following another vehicle much too closely.
  • Page 152 Alerting the Driver CAUTION: The FCA alert symbol will flash and a warning beep will sound when driver • On winding roads, FCA may not detect action may be required. a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on FCA on winding roads.
  • Page 153: Other Messages

    Detecting the Vehicle Ahead CAUTION: The vehicle ahead symbol, located next to the FCA symbol, will only appear when a vehicle ahead of you is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, FCA may not detect and warn soon enough to or disappears briefly, FCA will not respond to vehicles stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other you may see ahead.
  • Page 154: Flash-To-Pass

    Cleaning the System (Delay): Turn the band to choose the delay time between wipe cycles. The wiper speed can be set for a The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. long or short delay between wipes. The closer the band If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean is set to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay.
  • Page 155: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers

    Rainsense™ II Wipers the system and frequency of wipes. The highest sensitivity setting, level five is closest to low. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper stalk If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor is to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the sensitivity level has been increased.
  • Page 156: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Washer from your windshield. Sliding the switch on the turn signal/multifunction lever to this position and then releasing it will activate the heated windshield washer fluid system. This activation will initiate four heated CAUTION: wash/wipe cycles. The first heated wash/wipe cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur, depending on outside In freezing weather, do not use your washer temperature.
  • Page 157: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically turns off. See Traction With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of Control System (TCS) on page 4-5. When road approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without conditions let you safely use it again, you can turn keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Page 158 The cruise control The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster comes on buttons are located after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. on left side of the 1. Press the cruise control button. steering wheel. 2.
  • Page 159: Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control

    Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher •...
  • Page 160: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Using Cruise Control on Hills Adaptive Cruise Control How well your cruise control works on hills depends If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of entire section before using it. the hills.
  • Page 161 Adaptive Cruise Control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control. It allows you to keep CAUTION: cruise control engaged in moderate traffic conditions without having to constantly reset your cruise control. Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to detect a Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard vehicle directly ahead in your path, within a distance braking or bring the vehicle to a complete of 330 ft (100 m), and operates at speeds above...
  • Page 162 The Adaptive Cruise controls are located CAUTION: (Continued) on the steering wheel. • Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash when you are driving in conditions where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead of you, enter your lane, or cross your vehicle’s path.
  • Page 163 +GAP (Increase Following Distance): Press this To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following: button to increase the distance between your vehicle 1. Press the (On) button. and other vehicles. 2. Get up to the speed desired. −GAP (Decrease Following Distance): Press this 3.
  • Page 164: Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control

    Increasing Set Speed While Using Resuming a Set Speed Adaptive Cruise Control Suppose the Adaptive Cruise Control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied. This will turn There are two ways to increase the set speed: off the Adaptive Cruise Control.
  • Page 165 There are six follow distances to choose from. The alert symbol will flash and a warning beep will sound The follow distance selection ranges from near to far when driver action may be required. If Adaptive Cruise (one second to two seconds follow time). The distance Control is engaged, the alert symbol will flash when: maintained for a selected follow distance will vary •...
  • Page 166 Approaching and Following a Vehicle CAUTION: The Vehicle Ahead symbol is located on the top of the instrument panel When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is to the right of the driver. blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead.
  • Page 167 Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects Low-Speed Deactivation If your speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h) while following a vehicle ahead, Adaptive Cruise Control CAUTION: will begin to disengage. The Driver Alert symbol will flash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since Adaptive Cruise Control will Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and not slow the vehicle to a stop.
  • Page 168 Adaptive Cruise Control may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce your speed if the curve CAUTION: is too sharp. If you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you.
  • Page 169 Highway Exit Ramps CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before entering a highway exit ramp.
  • Page 170 Using Adaptive Cruise Control on Hills Erasing Set Speed Memory and When Towing a Trailer Press the Adaptive Cruise Control button or turn the ignition off. Other Messages There are three additional messages that may appear on the DIC. They are SERVICE RADAR CRUISE, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN RADAR.
  • Page 171: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps AUTO (Automatic): This position automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: The exterior lamps • Parking Lamps control is located on the instrument panel • Instrument Panel Lights to the left of the •...
  • Page 172 IntelliBeam™ Intelligent High-Beam Driving with IntelliBeam™ Headlamp Control System IntelliBeam™ only activates the high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the entire section before using it. automatic control of IntelliBeam™, until any of the IntelliBeam™...
  • Page 173 • You might need to manually disable or cancel the The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam except AUTO. headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist. When this occurs, IntelliBeam™ is disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position.
  • Page 174: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Cleaning the IntelliBeam™ Light Sensor Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control The light sensor is located on the inside of is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off. the vehicle in front of the inside rearview mirror.
  • Page 175: Fog Lamps

    When DRL are on, no other exterior lamps such as To drive the vehicle with the DRL off, turn off automatic the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the lighting and manually turn on the parking lamps or fog DRL are being used.
  • Page 176: Cornering Lamps

    Cornering Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn with controls the brightness of the instrument panel and the multifunction lever. They provide more light footwell lights, if equipped.
  • Page 177: Entry Lighting

    Entry Lighting Reading Lamps This feature turns on the courtesy lamps and the The reading lamps are located on the overhead console backlighting for the door switches and the exterior on the headliner and in the rear door opening. These lamp control when a door is opened or if the remote lamps come on automatically when any door is opened keyless entry transmitter unlock button is pressed.
  • Page 178: Battery Load Management

    Battery Load Management Electric Power Management The battery load management feature is designed to The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine that estimates the battery’s temperature and state when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. of charge.
  • Page 179: Inadvertent Power Battery Saver

    Battery Run-Down Protection EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, needed.
  • Page 180: Ashtray(S)

    There are two accessory power outlets in the rear Follow the proper installation instructions that are seat area located on the door armrests next to the included with any electrical equipment you install. ashtrays. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause There may be a small cap that must be removed to damage not covered by your warranty.
  • Page 181: Rear Ashtray

    Rear Ashtray Climate Controls The ashtrays are located on the door armrests. To use an ashtray, lift the lid. Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle Analog Clock can be controlled with this system. To avoid window fogging on rainy and humid days at temperatures The analog clock is located on the instrument above freezing, run the air conditioning.
  • Page 182: Automatic Operation

    3. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 68°F (21°C) and 78°F (26°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available.
  • Page 183: Manual Operation

    Manual Operation If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or mode control, the system automatically controls the air conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor will (Fan): Turn the left control knob clockwise or run automatically even at cool outside temperatures counterclockwise to adjust the fan speed.
  • Page 184 (Vent): Turn the control to this mode to direct air to (Recirculation): Press this button to recirculate the instrument panel outlets. cabin air through the vehicle. An indicator light below the button comes on to show that this mode is activated. (Bi-Level): Turn the control to this mode to direct This mode can be used to prevent outside air and approximately half of the air to the instrument panel...
  • Page 185 Sensors PASS (Passenger’s Climate Control): Press this button to turn the passenger’s climate control systems on or off. When the passenger’s climate control system is on, the passenger’s temperature setting is displayed. The temperature selected by the front passenger also controls the rear system air temperature unless the rear seat passengers select their own comfort setting.
  • Page 186: Defogging And Defrosting

    There is also an interior The climate control system uses the information temperature sensor from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting located next to the steering by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and wheel that measures the the air delivery mode. The system may also supply temperature of the air cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
  • Page 187: Rear Window Defogger

    The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to help (Defrost): Turn the control to this mode to direct clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when most of the air to the windshield and the side window the rear window defogger is on.
  • Page 188: Rear Climate Control System

    Rear Climate Control System The control panel for this system is located on the back of the center console. Press the AUX button located on the front climate control panel to turn the rear climate control system on or off. When turned on the rear system operates in automatic mode and the temperature settings selected for the front climate control panel will also be selected for the rear passengers.
  • Page 189: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    «N ª Automatic Operation (Mode): Press these buttons to change the air delivery mode. If in AUTO air delivery mode, pressing «A ª (Fan): Press this button until AUTO appears the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation on the display to place the system in automatic and place the system in manual mode.
  • Page 190 The access panel for the passenger compartment air To access the passenger compartment air filter, do the filter is located under the hood near the windshield, following: on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. 1. Use a tool to gently pry the cover up. If your vehicle has tabs that allow you to unlatch the cover with your fingers, you will not need a tool for this step.
  • Page 191 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located 3. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the on the inboard side of the air filter compartment air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard to carefully pry the pin out. side of the vehicle.
  • Page 192: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages, Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often and Indicators gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays may be on your vehicle.
  • Page 193: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
  • Page 194: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both This gage indicates miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). the engine speed in See “MPH (km)” under DIC Operation and Displays revolutions per on page 3-69 for more information. minute (rpm).
  • Page 195: Safety Belt Reminders

    Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime Safety Belt Reminder Light will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would When the engine is started, a chime will come on for only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled.
  • Page 196: Airbag Readiness Light

    Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for If the airbag readiness light stays on after you malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical start your vehicle, it means the airbag system problem.
  • Page 197: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

    Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. airbag are enabled (may inflate).
  • Page 198 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may CAUTION: be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s CAUTION: frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact...
  • Page 199: Charging System Light

    Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into This light will come on two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can briefly when you turn still work and stop you. For good braking, though, on the ignition, but you need both parts working well.
  • Page 200: Antilock Brake System Warning Light

    Antilock Brake System When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. Warning Light The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake For vehicles with is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
  • Page 201: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light

    ® Traction Control System (TCS) StabiliTrak Indicator Light Warning Light For vehicles that ® have the StabiliTrak The traction control system, this warning system warning light light should come on should come on briefly briefly when the engine when the engine is started.
  • Page 202: Lane Departure Warning Light

    Lane Departure Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Your vehicle may have the lane departure The engine coolant warning system. temperature warning light will come on when the engine is very hot. This light will also come on briefly when the vehicle is started.
  • Page 203: Tire Pressure Light

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly This gage shows when the engine is started. the engine coolant temperature. It indicates when the engine has warmed up and if the cooling system is operating properly. If the gage This light will also come on when one or more of your pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine tires are significantly underinflated.
  • Page 204: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires Check Engine Light with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission A computer system called OBD II (On-Board controls and can cause this light to come on.
  • Page 205: If The Light Is Flashing

    If the Light is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following can prevent more serious damage to You might be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reduce vehicle speed. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
  • Page 206: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    Emissions Inspection and Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality causes Some state/provincial and local governments have or the engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
  • Page 207: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil Pressure Light Security Light For information regarding CAUTION: this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. on page 2-19. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire.
  • Page 208: Lights On Reminder

    Lights On Reminder Highbeam On Light This light comes on This light comes on when whenever the parking the high-beam headlamps lamps are on. are in use. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-30 for more information. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9 for more information.
  • Page 209: Fuel Gage

    Fuel Gage Driver Information Center (DIC) The fuel gage shows The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the approximately how status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC much fuel is in the tank. is also used to display warning/status messages. It works only when All messages will appear in the DIC display located the engine is on.
  • Page 210: Dic Operation And Displays

    DIC Operation and Displays Customization: Press this button to scroll through each of the customization features. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-86 for more information on The Driver Information the customization features. Center (DIC) has different displays which can be Set/Reset: Press this button to reset certain DIC accessed by pressing the features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages...
  • Page 211 FUEL RANGE INST (Instantaneous) ECONOMY (IFE) This display shows the approximate number of This display shows the current fuel economy in remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) you can drive either miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers without refilling the fuel tank.
  • Page 212: Battery Voltage

    AVERAGE SPEED Vehicle Information Display Menu Items This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in (Vehicle Information): The following display either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). menu items can be displayed by pressing the vehicle This average is calculated based on the various vehicle information button: speeds recorded since the last reset of this display.
  • Page 213: Parking Assist

    UNITS SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT This display allows you to select between English or If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, system, this display allows the system to be turned on press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or off.
  • Page 214: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Blank Display If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this This display shows no information. consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. RELEARN REMOTE KEY DIC Warnings and Messages This display allows you to match Remote Keyless These messages appear if there is a problem detected Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle.
  • Page 215: Battery Saver Active

    BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the system detects that This message displays when the pressure in one or the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. level.
  • Page 216 CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONE DRIVER DOOR OPEN ALERT SYSTEM This symbol appears If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) with this message. system, this message displays when the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your blind zone.
  • Page 217: Engine Overheated Stop Engine

    ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon...
  • Page 218: Fuel Level Low

    FOLLOWING GAP FUEL LEVEL LOW This symbol appears with this message. This symbol appears with this message. This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. A single chime If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), sounds when this message is displayed.
  • Page 219 HEATING WASH (Washer) FLUID LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM WASH (Washer) WIPES PENDING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when you turn on the heated If your vehicle has the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) washer fluid system. See “Heated Washer Fluid” under system, this message may display if the LDW system Windshield Washer on page 3-15 for more information.
  • Page 220: Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine

    NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PARKING ASSIST OFF PEDAL APPLIED If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, after the vehicle is This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise shifted out of PARK (P), this message displays to remind Control (ACC) is engaged and you are pressing the the driver that the UFRPA system has been turned accelerator pedal enough to disable ACC automatic...
  • Page 221 RADAR CRUISE NOT READY REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise This message displays when the battery in the Remote Control (ACC) system will not activate due to a Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. temporary condition.
  • Page 222: Service Air Bag

    SERVICE AIR BAG SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays when there is a problem with This message displays if there is a problem with the the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your brake system. The brake system warning light and dealer/retailer immediately.
  • Page 223 SERVICE PARKING ASSIST SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system, this message displays If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) if there is a problem with the UFRPA system. Do not system and this message displays, both SBZA displays use this system to help you park.
  • Page 224: Service Transmission

    SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS (System) SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when the magnetic ride This message displays when there is a problem with the control or automatic leveling control system is not Traction Control System (TCS). When this message is operating properly.
  • Page 225: Theft Attempted

    SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT STARTING DISABLED SERVICE SYSTEM OFF THROTTLE If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) This message displays when your vehicle’s throttle system, this message displays when the SBZA system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle system has been turned off.
  • Page 226: Trunk Open

    TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor transmission fluid is overheating and the System (TPMS) is re-learning the tire positions on transmission temperature warning is displayed your vehicle.
  • Page 227: Dic Vehicle Customization

    TURN SIGNAL ON DIC Vehicle Customization This message displays as a reminder to turn off the Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about you to program certain features to one preferred setting. 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on.
  • Page 228 Entering the Feature Settings Menu DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in the DIC messages will appear. PARK (P). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is Press the customization button until the DISPLAY recommended that the headlamps are turned off.
  • Page 229: Auto Door Lock

    AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s This feature allows you to select whether or not to doors will automatically lock. See Programmable turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also Automatic Door Locks on page 2-11 for more allows you to select which doors and when the doors will information.
  • Page 230: Remote Door Lock

    REMOTE DOOR LOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. This feature allows you to select the type of feedback To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the you will receive when locking the vehicle with the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 231: Exit Lighting

    DELAY DOOR LOCK EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not the This feature allows you to select the amount of time you locking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed. When want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a enough outside.
  • Page 232: Approach Lighting

    APPROACH LIGHTING CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select whether or not to This feature allows you to select the volume level of have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light the chime. periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 233 PARK TILT MIRRORS EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R).
  • Page 234 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. TILT ONLY: The steering wheel tilt feature will recall. The current setting will remain. TELESCOPE ONLY: The steering column telescope To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the feature will recall.
  • Page 235: Remote Start

    MEMORY SEAT RECALL REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the your preference for the remote memory seat recall remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows feature.
  • Page 236: Audio System(S)

    Audio System(s) Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to pages following to familiarize yourself with its features.
  • Page 237: Setting The Time

    • Setting the Time Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and Radio with a Single CD or a Six-Disc adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite CD Player radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
  • Page 238 For a Six-Disc CD Player 3. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label until the menu for default clock and Turn the radio clock display on or off by following date settings appear. these steps: 4. Press the pushbutton located under the currently 1.
  • Page 239: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the Time and Date For a Six-Disc CD Player For the Single CD Player This type of radio has a MENU button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, do the This type of radio has a (clock) button for setting following: the time and date.
  • Page 240: Changing The Time And Date Default Setting

    Changing the Time and Date For the Six-Disc CD Player Default Setting To change the time and date default setting, do the following: For the Single CD Player 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to To change the time and date default setting, do the 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/ following: year to day/month/year, by pressing the MENU...
  • Page 241: Playing The Radio

    Radio(s) (MP3) While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. In rare cases, a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. Playing the Radio (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off.
  • Page 242: Finding A Station

    Finding a Station 4. Press the pushbutton under the desired Speed Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™ compensation. The display times out after (if equipped).
  • Page 243: Storing A Radio Station As A Favorite

    Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station pages, perform the following steps: favorites while the vehicle is in PARK (P). Tune to your 1.
  • Page 244: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)

    ® For the Bose amplified radio, perform the following Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to steps to setup the equalization settings: adjust the highlighted setting. The highlighted setting can also be adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow, 1. Press the knob until the DSP (Digital Signal FWD (forward), or REV (reverse) button until...
  • Page 245 • To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position, Rear: Select this screen button to adjust the audio press the pushbutton positioned under the BAL or FADE for the rear seat passengers to receive the best label for more than two seconds. A beep sounds and the possible sound quality.
  • Page 246: Radio Message

    2. Press either of the two pushbuttons below the 4. Press the pushbutton located under the Remove desired category label to immediately tune to label until the category name along with the word the first XM™ (if equipped) station associated with Removed displays.
  • Page 247 XM™ Satellite Radio Service Care of Your CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. of the music that has been recorded, and the way the XM™...
  • Page 248 The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, To insert multiple CDs, do the following: due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics 1. Press and hold the LOAD button for five seconds. with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism.
  • Page 249 • To play tracks from all CDs loaded in a six-disc CD REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse player in random order, press the pushbutton playback quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All reduced volume.
  • Page 250: Using The Auxiliary Input Jack

    CD Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located DISC ERROR: If this message displays and/or the CD on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons: an audio output;...
  • Page 251: Using An Mp3

    Compressed Audio BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing. The portable audio device The radio also plays discs that contain both continues playing, so you might want to stop it uncompressed CD audio (.CDA files) and MP3/WMA or power it off.
  • Page 252 • Root Directory Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension (other file extensions might not work). The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is treated as a • Minimize the length of the file, folder or playlist folder.
  • Page 253 Order of Play File System and Naming Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW play in the The song name that displays is the song name that is following order: contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name •...
  • Page 254: Playing An Mp3/Wma

    Playing an MP3/WMA to go to the next MP3/WMA file. If either SEEK arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the player continues Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into the slot (Single moving backward or forward through MP3/WMA files CD Player), or press the load button and wait for on the CD.
  • Page 255 RDM (Random): With the random setting, MP3/WMA Once the disc has scanned, the player defaults to files on the CD-R can be played in random, rather playing MP3/WMA files in order by artist. The current than sequential order, on one CD-R/CD-RW or all discs artist playing is shown on the second line of the display in a six-disc CD player.
  • Page 256: Xm Radio Messages

    BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside processing audio and text data. No action is needed. the radio for future listening. This message should disappear shortly.
  • Page 257: Navigation/Radio System

    Navigation/Radio System XM TheftLocked: The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. between vehicles. If this message appears after The navigation system has built-in features intended having your vehicle serviced, check with your to minimize driver distraction.
  • Page 258: Audio Steering Wheel Controls

    Audio Steering Wheel Controls When a CD is playing, press the down or up arrow to go to the next or to the previous track. The audio steering (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press this button to wheel controls may be silence the system. Press this button again or turn the different depending on volume knob to turn the sound on.
  • Page 259: Radio Reception

    ¨ (Seek): Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio station and stay there. The system only seeks The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, radio stations with strong frequencies. especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other.
  • Page 260: Backglass Antenna

    Backglass Antenna If adding a cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window damaged.
  • Page 261 NOTES 3-120...
  • Page 262 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving at Night ..........4-12 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-12 Drunk Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-13 Control of a Vehicle ........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-14 Braking ............4-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-14...
  • Page 263: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle

    Your Driving, the Road, Drunk Driving and Your Vehicle CAUTION: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Defensive driving means “always expect the Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is and judgment can be affected by even a small to wear your safety belt —...
  • Page 264: Control Of A Vehicle

    Braking For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-58. these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway time.
  • Page 265: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Antilock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time an advanced electronic braking system that will to cool between hard stops.
  • Page 266: Braking In Emergencies

    Traction Control System (TCS) ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits can help you steer around the obstacle while wheel spin.
  • Page 267: Magnetic Ride Control

    Magnetic Ride Control The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should Your vehicle may have a feature called Magnetic Ride always leave the system on. But you can turn the Control that automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle.
  • Page 268: Stabilitrak System

    ® StabiliTrak System The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed ® and the traction control system and StabiliTrak warning ® light on the instrument panel cluster will come on if there Your vehicle may have this feature. The StabiliTrak is a problem with the system. When this light and the system is an advanced computer controlled system that SERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the system helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle...
  • Page 269: Steering

    Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control Power Steering systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the If you lose power steering assist because the engine sudden acceleration can demand too much of those stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but places.
  • Page 270: Steering In Emergencies

    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 271: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find that your vehicle’s right wheels have Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing, you are driving.
  • Page 272 ® Skidding If you have StabiliTrak , the system may be active. ® See StabiliTrak System on page 4-7. In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable gravel, or other material is on the road.
  • Page 273: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
  • Page 274: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Hydroplaning Before Leaving on a Long Trip Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. This it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going Things to check on your own include: fast enough.
  • Page 275: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
  • Page 276: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving CAUTION: Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have your trunk.
  • Page 277: Driving On Snow Or Ice

    Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the can be even more trouble because it can offer the least road probably have good traction.
  • Page 278: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard

    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in slippery road. Even though you have ABS, begin a serious situation.
  • Page 279 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
  • Page 280: If Your Vehicle Is 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 CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 281: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

    Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the It is very important to know how much weight your area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or vehicle can carry.
  • Page 282 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5-50 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58.
  • Page 283 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
  • Page 284 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Weight for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Subtract Occupant Weight 750 lbs (340 kg) Occupant Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) ×...
  • Page 285 Certification Label If your vehicle is a Professional Vehicle, the vehicle specific Certification label is provided by the final stage manufacturer. The coach-builder should be consulted if the final stage manufacturer’s label is not present. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR label should be on the driver’s door edge.
  • Page 286: Automatic Level Control

    Automatic Level Control If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn as the load changes.
  • Page 287: Towing

    Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Towing Your Vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing •...
  • Page 288: Towing A Trailer

    Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer The Cadillac Professional Vehicle cannot tow a trailer. CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well —...
  • Page 289: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

    • That is the reason for this part. In it are many Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, Many of these are important for your safety and that of axle or other parts could be damaged.
  • Page 290: Weight Of The Trailer

    Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue How heavy can a trailer safely be? The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg). your vehicle.
  • Page 291: Safety Chains

    Safety Chains After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are You should always attach chains between your vehicle proper. If they are not, you may be able to get them right and your trailer.
  • Page 292: Driving With A Trailer

    Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You will need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you will want to you are towing a trailer. And, because the vehicle get to know your rig.
  • Page 293: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer

    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check CAUTION: with your /retailer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, You really should not park your vehicle, with a telling other drivers you are about to turn, change...
  • Page 294: Maintenance When Trailer Towing

    When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
  • Page 295 NOTES 4-34...
  • Page 296 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Overheated Engine Protection Accessories and Modifications ......5-3 Operating Mode ........5-27 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Cooling System ..........5-28 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 Power Steering Fluid ........5-33 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-34 Adding Equipment to the Outside Brakes ............5-35...
  • Page 297 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-73 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-92 Wheel Replacement ........5-74 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Tire Chains ..........5-75 Wheels and Trim ........5-92 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-76 Tires ............5-93 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-77 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-93 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-78 Finish Damage ..........5-93...
  • Page 298: Service

    Service Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, and supported service people.
  • Page 299: California Proposition 65 Warning

    California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to CAUTION: cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, You can be injured and your vehicle could be and some component wear by-products contain...
  • Page 300: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle

    Fuel If you want to do some of your own service work, you should use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of than this manual can.
  • Page 301: Gasoline Specifications

    Gasoline Specifications Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States specification D 4814 in the United States or are now required to contain additives that help prevent CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing contain an octane-enhancing additive called the emission control system to work properly.
  • Page 302: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Fuels in Foreign Countries Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be That damage would not be covered under your hard to find.
  • Page 303: Filling The Tank

    Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
  • Page 304 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic too soon, it will spring back to the right.
  • Page 305: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge An electric fan under the hood can start up from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
  • Page 306: Hood Release

    Hood Release To lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever, located near the center of the hood.
  • Page 307: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 5-12...
  • Page 308: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-97. Checking Engine Oil B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-40. It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding you get fuel.
  • Page 309: When To Add Engine Oil

    When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere recommended oil.
  • Page 310: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use

    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Notice: If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation, you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
  • Page 311: Engine Oil Additives

    Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain When the system has calculated that oil life has engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is may not be available. You can add substitute oil necessary.
  • Page 312: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System

    How to Reset the Engine Oil What to Do with Used Oil Life System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
  • Page 313: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the filter, do the following: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval.
  • Page 314: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to the engine Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can air cleaner/filter housing: cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have 1.
  • Page 315: How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid

    How to Check Automatic Checking the Fluid Level Transmission Fluid Prepare you vehicle as follows: Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the choose to have this done at the dealer/retailer service engine running.
  • Page 316: How To Add Automatic Transmission Fluid

    How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
  • Page 317: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with Giving freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). • ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, •...
  • Page 318: What To Use

    What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage warranty.
  • Page 319: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant CAUTION: The engine coolant surge tank is located toward the rear of Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the the engine compartment engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and on the passenger’s scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. side of the vehicle.
  • Page 320: Adding Coolant

    Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but only coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. when the engine is cool.
  • Page 321: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection CAUTION: Operating Mode on page 5-27 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
  • Page 322: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode

    Overheated Engine Protection If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Operating Mode 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it safe to do so, pull off the road, If an overheated engine condition exists and the shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is...
  • Page 323: Cooling System

    Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-28...
  • Page 324 If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. CAUTION: If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, your vehicle needs service. An electric engine cooling fan under the hood Notice: Engine damage from running your engine can start up even when the engine is not...
  • Page 325: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank

    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see CAUTION: if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the level is not at the FULL COLD mark located on the side of the surge tank, add enough Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling...
  • Page 326 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the cooling system You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the and it will burn if the engine parts are hot proper coolant mixture will.
  • Page 327 2. Then keep turning the cap and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark on the side of the coolant surge tank. 4.6L L37 Engine shown, 4.6L LD8 Engine similar 4.
  • Page 328: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: The power steering fluid 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment reservoir is located next cool down. to the underhood fuse block on the passenger’s 2.
  • Page 329: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the What to Use tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to on page 5-12 for reservoir read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
  • Page 330: Brakes

    Brakes It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid Brake Fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done The brake master cylinder on the brake hydraulic system.
  • Page 331: Brake Wear

    What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine only.
  • Page 332: Brake Adjustment

    Brake Pedal Travel CAUTION: See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service The brake wear warning sound means that might be required.
  • Page 333: Battery

    Battery CAUTION: Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on A battery that is not properly vented can let the original battery’s label. sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related rear seat cushion.
  • Page 334: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle Storage CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 5-40 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery.
  • Page 335: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it start your vehicle.
  • Page 336 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
  • Page 337 You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located under the rear passenger’s CAUTION: (Continued) seat. You will not need to access the battery for jump starting. The remote terminals are for Be sure the battery has enough water. You do that purpose.
  • Page 338 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the missing insulation. If they do, you could get a negative (−) terminal location of the vehicle with shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. the good battery.
  • Page 339: Headlamp Aiming

    Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may do the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 340 It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s low-beam dealer/retailer for service if the headlamps need headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly to be re-aimed. It is possible however, to re-aim the aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly.
  • Page 341 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) the width of the vehicle at the wall where it was marked in Step 4. 7.
  • Page 342: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement It is recommended that all bulbs be replaced by your dealer/retailer. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting CAUTION: 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal The low beam high intensity discharge lighting tape line.
  • Page 343: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the wiper blade: 1.
  • Page 344 To remove and replace the wiper blade element do the following: 1. The wiper blade element has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottom claw set of the wiper blade. At the notched end of the wiper blade, pull the wiper blade element from the wiper blade assembly.
  • Page 345: Tires

    Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you Tire pressure should be checked when ever have questions about your tire warranty your tires are cold. See Inflation - Tire and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Pressure on page 5-58.
  • Page 346: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) Original equipment tires designed Useful information about a tire is molded to GM’s specific tire performance criteria have into its sidewall. a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
  • Page 347 (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit The compact spare tire is for emergency use Maximum load that can be carried and the when a regular road tire has lost air and gone maximum pressure needed to support that load. flat. See Spare Tire on page 5-86 and If a For information on recommended tire pressure Tire Goes Flat on page 5-76.
  • Page 348 (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) Original equipment tires designed Specification) Original equipment tires designed to GM’s specific tire performance criteria have to GM’s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
  • Page 349 (G) Single Tire Maximum Load Maximum load (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit number that that can be carried and the maximum pressure indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. needed to support that load when used as a single. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, For information on recommended tire pressure as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean see Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58.
  • Page 350: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Tire Terminology and Definitions Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built Air Pressure The amount of air inside the up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure tire pressing outward on each square inch of on page 5-58.
  • Page 351 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear Normal Occupant Weight The number of axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-20. occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of on page 4-20.
  • Page 352 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at Standards) A tire information system that 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
  • Page 353: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar. This label lists your vehicle’s original equipment tires and shows the Tires need the correct amount of air pressure correct inflation pressures for your tires when they to operate effectively.
  • Page 354 How to Check Professional Vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire The proper inflation of the tires on your pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly professional vehicle depends on the type inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires of tires on it.
  • Page 355: High-Speed Operation

    High-Speed Operation If your vehicle has P235/55R17 or P245/50R18 size tires, and you will be driving at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure CAUTION: shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kPa), whichever is lower.
  • Page 356: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Tire Pressure Monitor System Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio has not reached the level to trigger illumination of and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
  • Page 357: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

    Federal Communications Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Commission (FCC) and Industry The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designed and Science Canada to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of assembly.
  • Page 358 At the same time a message to check the pressure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-20, for an example in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center of the Tire and Loading Information label and its (DIC) display. The low tire pressure warning light and the location on your vehicle.
  • Page 359: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message

    TPMS Malfunction Light and Message • One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged. The DIC message and the TPMS The TPMS will not function properly if one or more malfunction light should go off when the TPMS of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When sensors are installed and the sensor matching the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning process is performed successfully.
  • Page 360: Tpms Sensor Matching Process

    TPMS Sensor Matching Process or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. you need to start over. Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel...
  • Page 361: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. We recommend that you regularly inspect your 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs the procedure in Step 5.
  • Page 362 Four-Tire Rotation Pattern Five-Tire Rotation Pattern If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, it should A five-tire rotation pattern may be used for your not be included in the tire rotation process. professional vehicle, if it has a full-size spare tire Use the four-tire rotation pattern shown.
  • Page 363: When It Is Time For New Tires

    When It Is Time for New Tires Vehicles that have the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will need to have the sensors reset after a tire rotation is performed. See Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-61. driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions influence when you need new tires.
  • Page 364: Buying New Tires

    Buying New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: GM has developed and matched specific tires for • You can see the indicators at three or more places your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed around the tire.
  • Page 365 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help CAUTION: (Continued) keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can Your vehicle may have a compact spare tire affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle.
  • Page 366: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Different Size Tires and Wheels If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your original equipment wheels and tires, this may your vehicle’s original tires.
  • Page 367: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based Quality grades can be found where applicable on the wear rate of the tire when tested under on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder controlled conditions on a specified government and maximum section width.
  • Page 368: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate longest tire life and best overall performance.
  • Page 369: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels can sometimes be repaired.
  • Page 370: Tire Chains

    Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You cannot know how it has been clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle used or how far it has been driven. It could without the proper amount of clearance can fail suddenly and cause a crash.
  • Page 371: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to out slowly.
  • Page 372: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage of wheel blocks. by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning flashers.
  • Page 373: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 3. Grab the handle and remove the cover. The equipment needed is in the trunk. To access the equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12 for more information. 2. Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that...
  • Page 374: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the Flat Tire and 5. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and spare tire from the trunk. See Spare Tire on page 5-86 for more Installing the Spare Tire information. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-77 for more information. The tools to be used are the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B).
  • Page 375 3. For models with exposed lug nuts, loosen 4. Find the jacking location from the diagram above them using the wheel wrench. Do not remove and use the corresponding cutouts located in the them yet. plastic molding. The front location is (A) 8.5 inches (21 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and the rear location (B) is 3.5 inches (8.5 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well.
  • Page 376 5. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the vehicle. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
  • Page 377 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. CAUTION: 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle.
  • Page 378 11. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
  • Page 379 CAUTION: Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the 5-Wheel Nuts...
  • Page 380: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools

    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire A. Cover B. Wing Nut and Tools C. Retainer D. Jack and Wheel Wrench CAUTION: E. Jack Container F. Spare Tire G. Bolt Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could 1.
  • Page 381: Spare Tire

    4. Secure the spare tire and the jack container with Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles. the retainer (C) and then the wing nut (B). And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other 5.
  • Page 382: Appearance Care

    Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use road tire originally installed on your vehicle. This spare cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being tire was developed for use on your vehicle, so it is all cleaned.
  • Page 383: Fabric/Carpet

    Fabric/Carpet Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister remove a soil from any interior surface.
  • Page 384: Leather

    Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Other Plastic Surfaces upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to locally cleaned area gives any impression that a remove dust.
  • Page 385: Speaker Covers

    Speaker Covers Washing Your Vehicle Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with keep it clean by washing it often. just water and mild soap. Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on Care of Safety Belts...
  • Page 386: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses

    High pressure car washes may cause water to enter Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may than 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. damage it.
  • Page 387: Windshield And Wiper Blades

    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, Wheels and Trim steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all Your vehicle may have either aluminum or bright metal parts.
  • Page 388: Tires

    Tires The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing on them because you could damage the surface.
  • Page 389: Underbody Maintenance

    Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Description Usage control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the Interior and exterior underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, Polishing Cloth polishing cloth.
  • Page 390: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Identification Description Usage Removes swirl marks, fine scratches, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Swirl Remover Polish other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects finish. Cleans, shines, Foaming Tire Shine and protects tires. Low Gloss No wiping necessary. This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
  • Page 391: Service Parts Identification Label

    Service Parts Identification Label Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-67. This label is on the spare tire cover. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
  • Page 392: Power Windows And Other Power Options

    Power Windows and Other If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same Power Options amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without — like the radio or Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power cigarette lighter —...
  • Page 393 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Control Module (ECM), Crank Air Conditioning Clutch Fuel Injectors Odd Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid Fuel Injectors Even Oxygen Sensor 5-98...
  • Page 394 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Emission Device Antilock Brake System (ABS) (J-Case) Transmission, Ignition 1 Starter (J-Case) Engine Control Module (ECM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor (J-Case) Climate Control System, Instrument Panel Cluster Ignition 1 Cooling Fan 2 (J-Case) Airbag System Cooling Fan 1 (J-Case) Horn...
  • Page 395: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires.
  • Page 396 To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: CAUTION: (Continued) If the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat cushion, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
  • Page 397 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuel Pump Right Park Lamp Left Park Lamp Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) Run 3 - Rear Blower 5-102...
  • Page 398 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Memory Module Electronic Leveling Control Module Right Park Lamp (optional) Body Control Module (Left Turn Signal) Steering Wheel Illumination Cigarette Lighter, Front Heated/Cooled Seat Module Auxiliary Power Outlet Run 2 - Heated/Cooled Seats, Navigation Heated Washer Fluid Retained Accessory Power 1 (RAP) Rear Heated Seat Module Passenger Door Module...
  • Page 399 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Stoplamp (optional) Fuel Pump ® OnStar Module License Plate Lamp (optional) Body Modules Right Park Lamp (optional) Radio Unlock Door Unlatch (optional) Lock Rear Defogger (J-Case) Electronic Leveling Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Compressor (J-Case) (optional) Blower (J-Case) (optional) Door Unlatch (optional) Blower (J-Case) (optional)
  • Page 400: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution Air Conditioning Refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 401 NOTES 5-106...
  • Page 402 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Least Once a Month .........6-10 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-13 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-3 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..6-14...
  • Page 403: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep your vehicle in good working change as recommended.
  • Page 404: Using The Maintenance Schedule

    Using the Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance We want to help you keep your vehicle in good working Footnotes on page 6-8 for further information. condition.
  • Page 405: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your dealer/retailer for your service needs, you will know that trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. To maintain the ride, handling, and performance of your vehicle, it is important that the first tire rotation service If you want to purchase service information, see Service be performed when the vehicle has 5,000 to 8,000 miles Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.
  • Page 406 If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles Check engine coolant and windshield washer (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset fluid levels and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 407: Additional Required Services

    Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000)
  • Page 408 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Replace spark plugs. • An Emission Control Service. Except Professional Vehicle: Engine cooling system service (or every •...
  • Page 409: Maintenance Footnotes

    Maintenance Footnotes (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper see anything that might keep a safety belt system hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
  • Page 410: Engine Oil Level Check

    At Each Fuel Fill (j) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer It is important to perform these underhood checks at perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 each fuel fill. for what to use.
  • Page 411: At Least Once A Month

    At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inflation Check Starter Switch Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to CAUTION: check the spare tire. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-58.
  • Page 412: Ignition Transmission Lock Check

    Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only CAUTION: when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
  • Page 413: Underbody Flushing Service

    Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: CAUTION: With the engine running and the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
  • Page 414: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Parking Brake in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, Cable Guides meeting requirements of NLGI #2, part number, or specification can be obtained from Category LB or GC-LB.
  • Page 415: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25689297 CF118C Spark Plugs...
  • Page 416: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine Drive Belt Routing 4.6L V8 Engines 6-15...
  • Page 417: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
  • Page 418 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading 6-17...
  • Page 419 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading 6-18...
  • Page 420 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-4 United States Government ......7-14 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-5 Canadian Government ........7-14 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-5...
  • Page 421: Customer Assistance And Information

    Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to visible through the windshield. your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns • with the sales transaction or the operation of your Dealership name and location.
  • Page 422 filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge program. General Motors of Canada Limited has and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
  • Page 423: Online Owner Center

    Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of Online Owner Center gmcanada.com where you can save information on (United States only) GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you needs.
  • Page 424: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free Canada — Customer Assistance number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter should be General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, addressed to:...
  • Page 425: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 This program, available to qualified applicants, can...
  • Page 426: Roadside Service

    Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will As the owner of a new Cadillac vehicle, you are not be provided through this service. automatically enrolled in the Cadillac Roadside •...
  • Page 427: Calling For Assistance

    Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an destination, anywhere in North America, along with auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac helpful travel information pertaining to your trip. owner in the United States with the advantage of...
  • Page 428: Scheduling Service Appointments

    Courtesy coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue...
  • Page 429: Transportation Options

    Transportation Options Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Warranty service can generally be completed while you information regarding the allowance amounts for wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs.
  • Page 430: Collision Damage Repair

    Additional Program Information Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be durability and safety are preserved. The use of available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New for specific information about availability.
  • Page 431: Repair Facility

    Repair Facility If a Crash Occurs GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. facility that meets your needs before you ever need • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all collision repairs.
  • Page 432 • Managing the Vehicle Damage Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Repair Process number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, Identification Number (VIN), insurance company and GM recommends that you take an active role in its policy number, and a general description of the...
  • Page 433: Reporting Safety Defects

    Detroit, MI 48232-5169 Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000, or write: Washington D.C., 20590 Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 You can also obtain other information about motor General Motors of Canada Limited vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
  • Page 434: Service Manuals

    Service Publications Ordering Current and Past Model Order Forms Information Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of Service Manuals the vehicle. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM...
  • Page 435: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    Vehicle Data Recording Event Data Recorders and Privacy This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag computers that record information about the vehicle’s deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will performance and how it is driven.
  • Page 436: Onstar

    Navigation System To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special system may result in the storage of destinations, equipment, can read the information if they have...
  • Page 437 NOTES 7-18...
  • Page 438 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........3-119 Accessories and Modifications ......5-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ......4-4 Adaptive Cruise Control ........3-19 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-59 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Appearance Care Vehicle ............1-68 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....
  • Page 439 Ashtray(s) ............3-39 Brakes ............5-35 Audio System ..........3-95 Panic Assist ..........4-7 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....3-117 System Warning Light ........3-58 Backglass Antenna ........3-119 Braking ............4-3 Navigation/Radio System, Braking in Emergencies ........4-5 see Navigation Manual ......3-116 Break-In, New Vehicle ........
  • Page 440 Chains, Tire ........... 5-75 Cleaning (cont.) Charging System Light ........3-58 Leather ............5-89 Check Speaker Covers .......... 5-90 Engine Light ..........3-63 Tires ............5-93 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-94 Chemical Paint Spotting ........5-94 Washing Your Vehicle ........
  • Page 441 Cooled Seats ........... 1-3 Cooling System ..........5-28 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-33 Cornering Lamps ..........3-35 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Courtesy Lamps ..........3-35 Disc, MP3 ............ 3-110 Cruise Control ..........3-16 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Cruise Control, Forward Collision Door Alert (FAC) System ........
  • Page 442 Entry Lighting ..........3-36 Event Data Recorders ........7-16 EDR ............. 7-16 Extender, Safety Belt ........1-30 Electrical System Exterior Lamps ..........3-30 Add-On Equipment ........5-96 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ......3-35 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-97 Headlamp Wiring ......... 5-96 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..
  • Page 443 Fuel ............... 5-5 Additives ............5-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 California Fuel ..........5-6 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....5-10 Headlamp Filling the Tank ..........5-8 Aiming ............5-44 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-7 Headlamp Wiring ..........
  • Page 444 Lamps (cont.) Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...... 3-35 Ignition Positions ..........2-23 Footwell ............. 3-36 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ....... 3-38 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ....3-38 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-34 Reading ............. 3-36 Inflation - Tire Pressure ........5-58 Lane Departure Warning ........
  • Page 445 Light (cont.) TCS Warning Light ........3-60 Magnetic Ride Control ........4-6 Tire Pressure ..........3-62 Maintenance Schedule Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ..3-60 Additional Required Services ......6-6 Lighting At Each Fuel Fill ........... 6-9 Entry ............3-36 At Least Once a Month ........
  • Page 446 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Mirror with Intellibeam™, ® Odometer ............3-53 OnStar , and Compass ......2-36 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-10 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass ..2-40 ® Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar Engine ............5-13 and Compass .......... 2-38 Pressure Light ..........
  • Page 447 Power (cont.) Seat ............1-2 Paint, Damage ..........5-93 Steering Fluid ..........5-33 Panic Brake Assist ..........4-7 Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ..3-7 Parade Dimming ..........3-36 Windows ............ 2-15 Park Aid ............2-44 Privacy ............7-16 Park Brake ............
  • Page 448 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ..........2-40 Safety Belt Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ® Reminder Light ..........3-54 with OnStar and Compass ......2-38 Safety Belts Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature ..1-9 Care of ............5-90 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ....... 1-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....
  • Page 449 Security Light ..........3-66 Steering Wheel Controls, Memory ....... 1-4 Service ............5-3 Steering Wheel, Heated ........3-7 Accessories and Modifications ......5-3 Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and Adding Equipment to the Outside Telescopic Steering Column ......3-7 of Your Vehicle .......... 5-5 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .........
  • Page 450 Tilt Wheel ............3-6 Towing Time, Setting ..........3-96 Recreational Vehicle ........4-26 Tire Towing a Trailer .......... 4-27 Pressure Light ..........3-62 Your Vehicle ..........4-26 Tires ............. 5-50 Traction Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Control System (TCS) ........4-5 Cleaning ..........
  • Page 451 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-73 Valet Lockout Switch ........2-18 Different Size ..........5-71 Vehicle Replacement ..........5-74 Control ............4-3 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-40 Damage Warnings ........... iv Windows ............2-14 Loading ............4-20 Power ............

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