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2013 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . 5-37
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-29
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-18
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-25
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-39
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-59
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2013 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls . - Page 2 2013 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual Electrical System ... . 10-32 Wheels and Tyres ... 10-40 Jump Starting ....10-69 Towing .
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Page 3: Using This Manual
GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Using this Manual Warning or Caution indicates a the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, hazard that could result in injury or... - Page 4 Introduction This means there is : This symbol is shown when : Exterior Lamps something that could result in you need to see your owner manual : Fog Lamps property or vehicle damage. This for additional instructions or would not be covered by the : Fuel Gauge information.
- Page 5 In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..1-18 Adjustment ....1-11 Power Outlets ....1-18 Throttle and Brake Pedal Sunroof .
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Page 6: In Brief
In Brief Instrument Panel... - Page 7 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 7. StabiliTrak® System on O. Automatic Transfer Case Knob. page 9 33. See the hybrid supplement. B. Indicator and Lane-Change Lever. See Indicator and Rear Park Aid Disable Button. Cruise Control on page 9 37. Lane-Change Signals on See Ultrasonic Parking Assist Heated Steering Wheel on...
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Page 8: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press and release to locate the vehicle. Information Press and hold for This section provides a brief three seconds to sound the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Press again to cancel the panic alarm. -
Page 9: Door Locks
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as There are several ways to lock and long as the engine is running. The unlock the vehicle. doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. - Page 10 In Brief Tailgate Manual Tailgate Operation There are several ways to open and close the power tailgate: To unlock the tailgate, press Press and hold on the RKE the power door lock switch or transmitter until the tailgate press on the Remote Keyless starts moving.
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Page 11: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by Windows Press the switch to lower the moving the entire control up window. Pull the switch up to raise or down. it. See Windows on page 2 17 and Power Windows on page 2 17. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3. -
Page 12: Memory Features
In Brief See Lumbar Adjustment on Memory Features Second Row Seats page 3 4. On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench Reclining Seat Backrests or buckets seats, the seat backs can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats. -
Page 13: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief Heated and Ventilated display show the selected setting: Press to heat the left three for high, two for medium, and Seats outboard or right outboard seat one for low. cushion and to cycle through the temperature settings. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 7. -
Page 14: Mirror Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Mirror Adjustment Power Folding Mirrors To fold the mirrors: Exterior Mirrors 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. See Power Mirrors on page 2 15. - Page 15 In Brief 1-11 Park Tilt Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview To set the memory position, see Mirror Vehicle Personalisation on If the vehicle has the memory page 5 37. package, the driver and/or The mirror will automatically reduce passenger mirror tilt to a the glare from the headlamps from Throttle and Brake Pedal preselected position when the...
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Page 16: Interior Lighting
1-12 In Brief Interior Lighting For more information about interior lamps, see: Dome Lamps Dome Lamps on page 6 6. The dome lamps are located in the Reading Lamps on page 6 7. overhead console. Instrument Panel Illumination They come on when any door is Control on page 6 6. - Page 17 In Brief 1-13 AUTO: Automatically turns on the Windscreen Wiper/ : Slow wipes. headlamps at normal brightness, Washer : Fast wipes. along with the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, number : Push the paddle at the top of plate lamps, and tail lamps. the lever to spray washer fluid on the windscreen.
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Page 18: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Climate Controls Transmission The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Driver Shift Control (DSC) this system. The DSC switch is located on the shift lever. To enable the DSC feature: 1. Move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. -
Page 19: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 3. Press the plus/minus buttons, Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired Radio(s) range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on This vehicle's radio is part of the page 9 28. -
Page 20: Cruise Control
1-16 In Brief Cruise Control SET : Press to set the speed and : Press to silence the vehicle activate cruise control or make the speakers only. Press again to turn vehicle decelerate. the sound on. : Press to disengage cruise : Press to increase volume. - Page 21 In Brief 1-17 Driver Information instantaneous economy, and Vehicle Customisation average vehicle speed. The Center (DIC) Some vehicle features can be compass and outside air programmed by using the DIC temperature will also be shown in The DIC display is located in the buttons next to the steering wheel.
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Page 22: Power Outlets
1-18 In Brief The system can be disabled through Once shifted out of R (Reverse), the Power Outlets the Driver Information Centre (DIC). navigation screen will go back to the The accessory power outlets can be last screen that had been displayed, If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE used to plug in electrical equipment, after a delay. - Page 23 In Brief 1-19 Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
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Page 24: Performance And Maintenance
1-20 In Brief Performance and Press and release again to The warning light will remain on until the tyre pressure is corrected. turn on both systems. Maintenance The low tyre pressure warning light For more information, see may come on in cool weather when StabiliTrak®... -
Page 25: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-21 Avoid idling the engine for long Resetting the Oil Life System periods of time. 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING When road and weather on the DIC. conditions are appropriate, use 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET cruise control. button on the DIC for more than Always follow posted speed five seconds. - Page 26 1-22 In Brief NOTES...
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Page 27: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-15 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-15 Keys Heated Mirrors . -
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation Do not make changes or The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) modifications to the RKE. transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. If there is a decrease in the RKE There are other conditions which operating range:... - Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled through the Driver If enabled through the DIC, the (Vehicle Locator/Panic Information Centre (DIC), the exterior lights turn on briefly if it is Alarm): Press and release to indicators flash once to indicate dark enough outside. See locate the vehicle.
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Page 30: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to To replace the battery: WARNING the Vehicle 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the Only RKE transmitters programmed Make sure that you dispose of old notch, located above the to this vehicle will work. - Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows During a remote start, if the vehicle The RKE transmitter range may be When the vehicle starts, the has an automatic climate control less while the vehicle is running. parking lamps will turn on and system and heated seats, the remain on while the vehicle is There are other conditions which heated seats will turn on during...
- Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle can be remote started The vehicle cannot be remote WARNING (Continued) two separate times between driving started if the key is in the ignition, sequences. The engine will run for the bonnet is not closed, or if there passengers should wear 10 minutes after each remote start.
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Page 33: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows From outside, use the Remote Pressing the power lock switch Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or twice will override the delayed the key in the driver door. locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. From inside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. -
Page 34: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection Doors If the driver side power door lock Tailgate switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and WARNING then the driver door will unlock. Exhaust gases can enter the If the passenger side power door vehicle if it is driven with the... - Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Tailgate Operation WARNING (Continued) To unlock the tailgate, press Adjust the climate control the power door lock switch or system to a setting that press on the Remote Keyless brings in only outside air and Entry (RKE) transmitter twice.
- Page 36 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows The power tailgate may be Obstacle Detection Features WARNING temporarily disabled under extreme If the tailgate encounters an temperatures, or under low battery obstacle during a power open or You, or others, could be injured if conditions.
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Page 37: Power Assist Steps
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Manual Operation of Power It is not recommended to drive with Liftglass the tailgate open, however, when Tailgate If equipped, there are two ways to driving with the tailgate open; the open the liftglass: To change the tailgate to manual tailgate should be set to manual operation, press OFF on the tailgate Press the button on the... -
Page 38: Vehicle Security
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The power assist steps Vehicle Security 2. Lock the door with the Remote automatically extend from beneath Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter This vehicle has theft-deterrent the vehicle on the side in which the or the power door lock switch. features;... -
Page 39: Immobiliser Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Always unlock the doors with the unlock button on the RKE 4. Then reach in through the RKE transmitter. Unlocking a transmitter during the 10-second window, unlock the door with the door any other way will set off pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. - Page 40 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system is automatically If the engine still does not start, and See your dealer or a locksmith who disarmed when the key is turned to the key appears to be undamaged, can service PASS-Key III+ to get a ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, try another ignition key.
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Page 41: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The security light will turn off Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors once the key has been programmed. Convex Mirrors 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be WARNING programmed. A convex mirror can make things, If you lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer like other vehicles, look farther... -
Page 42: Automatic Dimming Mirror
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Folding Mirrors A popping noise may be heard Automatic Dimming during the resetting of the power Mirror 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out foldaway mirrors. This sound is to the driving position. normal after a manual folding The vehicle has an automatic 2. -
Page 43: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Automatic Dimming WARNING pulsing sound when either rear Rearview Mirror window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. - Page 44 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and WARNING lowered all the way without holding the switch. If express override is activated, Press or pull the switch fully and the window will not reverse release it to activate the express automatically.
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Page 45: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Programming the Power The window is now reprogrammed. Sun Visors Repeat the process for the other Windows windows. If the battery on the vehicle has Window Lockout been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogramme each front power window for the express-up feature to work. -
Page 46: Roof
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Vent: From the closed position, If an object is in the path of the press the rear of switch (B) to vent sunroof while it is closing, the the sunroof. anti-pinch feature will detect the Sunroof object and stop the sunroof. -
Page 47: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-22 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-36 Restraints Lap Belt . -
Page 48: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the height as the top of the occupant's seat backrest, and push the head WARNING head. -
Page 49: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Remove the head restraint by Front Seats To adjust a power seat: pressing the button on the side of Move the seat forward or each head restraint post and pulling Power Seat Adjustment rearward by sliding the control it up and out from the seatback. -
Page 50: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seat Backrests WARNING Power Reclining Seatbacks Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. -
Page 51: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals. See Power Mirrors on page 2 15, Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2, and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 18. - Page 52 Seats and Restraints To recall, press and release 1 or To stop recall movement, press one If the easy exit feature is 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park). of the power seat controls, memory programmed on in the vehicle A single beep will sound.
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Page 53: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press the desired button once for the highest setting. With each press Front Seats of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to WARNING the off setting. Indicator bars next to the symbol on the climate control If you cannot feel temperature display show the selected setting:... -
Page 54: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats The buttons are on the Rear Seat to the third row seat. The seat has Audio (RSA) panel on the rear of either the manual fold and tumble the centre console. feature or the automatic seat Heated Rear Seats release fold and tumble feature. - Page 55 Seats and Restraints 2. Move the backrest to the desired Manual Fold and Tumble 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard position, and then release the side of the seat, to release the Feature lever to lock the backrest in seatback.
- Page 56 3-10 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
- Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Automatic Fold and Tumble WARNING (Continued) Feature The transmission must be in stop or crash. Be sure to return P (Park) for this feature to work. the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into WARNING place.
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Page 58: Third Row Seats
3-12 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the Sitting Position centre seating position is not To return the seat to the sitting caught between the two seats position from the tumbled position: and is not twisted. - Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-13 4. Fold the seatbacks forward 7. Tilt the seat fully forward to lock WARNING using lever "1" and the it into place. instructions listed previously 8. Push and pull on the seat to If either seatback is not locked, it under "Folding the Seatbacks."...
- Page 60 3-14 Seats and Restraints 4. Release the seat from the 8. Push and pull on the backrest to 3. Unlatch the seat from the floor tumbled position by lifting lever make sure it is locked. by pulling the handle at the rear "2"...
- Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-15 WARNING WARNING WARNING A seat that is not locked into If either seatback is not locked, it A safety belt that is improperly place properly can move around could move forward in a sudden routed, not properly attached, in a collision or sudden stop.
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Page 62: Safety Belts
3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts. -
Page 63: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-17 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all regions, the safety belts makes such good law requires wearing safety sense. belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle This section is only for people of after a crash if I am wearing a adult size. -
Page 64: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-18 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt except for able to take belt restraining the centre front passenger position, forces. -
Page 65: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Seats and Restraints 3-19 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off it. The belt should Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster be close to, but not contacting, the in this section for instructions on... - Page 66 3-20 Seats and Restraints The adjuster can be moved up just Pretensioners work only once. If the by pushing up on the shoulder belt pretensioners activate in a crash, guide. the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety After the adjuster is set to the belt system will need to be replaced.
- Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-21 WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
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Page 68: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
3-22 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as be removed from the guide. -
Page 69: Safety System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and WARNING anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or Do not bleach or dye safety belts. -
Page 70: Airbag System
3-24 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt WARNING system was not being used at the... - Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-25 For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things WARNING AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: part of the steering wheel for the Because airbags inflate with great driver and on the instrument panel WARNING force and faster than the blink of...
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Page 72: Where Are The Airbags
3-26 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol. - Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front passenger frontal airbag is Side Similar Side Similar in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If the vehicle has seat-mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, impact airbags for the driver and front passenger, and second row front passenger, they are in the side...
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Page 74: When Should An Airbag Inflate
3-28 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help clear. - Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle may or may not have different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear seat-mounted side impact airbags. example: impacts, or in many side impacts. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags.
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Page 76: What Makes An Airbag
3-30 Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can Frontal airbag modules are located Seat-mounted side impact and say whether an airbag should have inside the steering wheel and roof-rail airbags distribute the force inflated simply because of the instrument panel. -
Page 77: What Will You See After
Seats and Restraints 3-31 What Will You See after off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems... -
Page 78: Passenger Sensing System
3-32 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windscreens are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windscreen breakage properly. - Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The passenger sensing system WARNING WARNING (Continued) works with sensors that are part of the front passenger seat and safety A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints belt. The sensors are designed to restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag detect the presence of a...
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Page 80: Child Restraints
3-34 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing wear a safety belt properly - 3. Remove any additional items system has turned off the front whether or not there is an airbag for from the seat such as blankets, passenger frontal airbag, the off that person. - Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Also make sure the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint is not trapped under the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Size Occupant vehicle head restraint. If this cushions, seat covers, seat happens, adjust the head heaters, or seat massagers.
- Page 82 3-36 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of the belt is unoccupied seat. If this is not WARNING pulled out all the way, the child desired remove the object from restraint locking feature will be the seat. For up to 10 seconds after the engaged.
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Page 83: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-37 keep the airbag system from also interfere with the operation Airbag System Check working properly. Changing or of the passenger sensing The airbag system does not need moving any parts of the front system. This could either regularly scheduled maintenance or seats, safety belts, the airbag prevent proper deployment of... -
Page 84: Child Restraints
3-38 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag... - Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the children and infants are safer when trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that properly restrained in a child return to the booster seat.
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Page 86: Infants And Young Children
3-40 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries. - Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-41 time infants and young children ride WARNING (Continued) in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate seat, always move the front child restraints. passenger seat as far back as it Children who are not restrained will go.
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Page 88: Child Restraint Systems
3-42 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child Child Restraint Systems WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing A young child's hip bones are still a child restraint, be sure it is so small that the vehicle's regular designed to be used in a motor safety belt may not remain low on vehicle. - Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...
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Page 90: Where To Put The
3-44 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a Securing the Child Within the child seat; an older child riding in a crash if the child restraint is not booster seat; and children, who are Child Restraint properly secured in the vehicle. large enough, using safety belts. - Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Child restraints and booster seats Wherever a child restraint is WARNING (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some installed, be sure to secure the child may fit in certain seating positions restraint properly. passenger seat is in a forward better than others.
- Page 92 3-46 Seats and Restraints Configurations for Use of Child Restraints Use the following chart to determine which seats in the vehicle are suitable for the carriage of child restraint systems. Seating Positions Mass Group Front Second Row Second Row Third Row Third Row Passenger Outboard...
- Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-47 ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability for Various Seating Positions Use the following chart to determine which seats in the vehicle are suitable for the ISOFIX child restraint systems. Mass Class Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Group Size Front Second Row...
- Page 94 3-48 Seats and Restraints Mass Class Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Group Size Front Second Row Second Row Second Row Third Row Left Passenger Left Side Centre Right Side or Right Side Outboard (1*) Outboard Outboard and (2*) (1*) (2*) Centre ISO/R2 ISO/R3 to 18 kg)
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Page 95: Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Child Restraint System Size Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Classes and Fixtures a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the A - ISO/F3: Full-height (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the forward-facing toddler child restraint... - Page 96 3-50 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
- Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-51 For models with 60/40 second row For models with second row bucket For the third row seat, see the seating, the right rear and centre seats, both rear seating positions information following for installing a seating positions have exposed have exposed metal anchors in the child restraint with a top tether in the metal anchors in the crease...
- Page 98 3-52 Seats and Restraints Second Row Seat - Bucket Second Row Seat - 60/40 Third Row Seat For models with bucket second row For models with 60/40 second row For the third row seat, there is one seating, the top tether anchors are seating, the top tether anchors are top tether anchor at the bottom rear at the bottom rear of the seat...
- Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-53 According to accident statistics, WARNING WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, restraint system or infant restraint restraint to a single anchor.
- Page 100 3-54 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten installation of child restraints easier. the seat. the top tether according to When using lower anchors, do not your child restraint 1.3.
- Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-55 are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed or an adjustable...
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Page 102: Replacing Latch System
3-56 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints WARNING Parts After a Crash (Centre Front Seat Safety procedures must always Position) be observed when disposing of WARNING the vehicle or vehicle parts. WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH Disposal should only be system in the vehicle. -
Page 103: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-57 Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be (Rear Seat Position) using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be When securing a child restraint in a sure to follow the instructions that rear seating position, study the came with the child restraint. - Page 104 3-58 Seats and Restraints 5. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger manufacturer's instructions Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags. A rear Tethers for Children (LATCH seat is a safer place to secure a System) on page 3 49 for more...
- Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-59 WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) A child in a rear-facing child will not deploy under some deactivated. If not, the triggering restraint can be seriously injured unusual circumstance, even of the airbags poses a risk of fatal or killed if the front passenger though it is turned off.
- Page 106 3-60 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
- Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-61 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system, and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger...
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Page 109: Glove Box
Storage Storage Storage Press down on the access door release button to open the Compartments cupholder door. Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders . -
Page 110: Centre Console Storage
Storage Insulated containers will not work Vehicles with the rear seat armrest Turn the knobs and pull the storage properly. Use only non-insulated may also contain cupholders. Pull door to access. The door can be containers. down the armrest to use the removed. - Page 111 Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with crossrails, they control. If driving for a long distance, can be moved back and forth to on rough roads, or at high speeds, help secure cargo. To adjust them, occasionally stop the vehicle to WARNING turn the knob located at each end of make sure the cargo remains in its...
- Page 112 Storage Tie the load to the crossrails or After moving a crossrail, be sure the siderail supports. Use the it is securely locked into the crossrails only to keep the load siderail. from sliding. To move the A Centre High-Mounted Brakelamp crossrails, pull out on the latch (CHMSL) is located above the glass release handle at each end.
- Page 113 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-12 Vehicle Messages ... 5-27 Controls Seat Belt Reminders .
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Page 114: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls or folder on an iPod® or USB device. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. Steering Wheel Radio Adjustment To select preset or favourite radio stations: Press and release go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favourite. -
Page 115: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Press and hold this button for longer Heated Steering Wheel 3. Press and release to move up than one second to initiate voice one track within the selected recognition for the navigation category. system. Navigating an iPod or USB Device (Seek): Press to seek the next on the Music Navigator Screen radio station, the next track or... -
Page 116: Windscreen Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windscreen Wiper/ Clear ice and snow from the wiper Rear Window Wiper/ blades before using them. If frozen Washer Washer to the windscreen, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper The rear wiper control is located on blades should be replaced. -
Page 117: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: The vehicle may have a compass in Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Centre (DIC). Procedure Compass Zone 1. Do not set the compass zone Under certain circumstances, such when the vehicle is moving. - Page 118 Instruments and Controls available variance zone. Repeat the compass. Such interference 2. Press the vehicle information this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB or button until PRESS variance zone is displayed. mobile phone antenna mount, a CALIBRATE COMPASS magnetic emergency light, magnetic displays.
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Page 119: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock The vehicle has three accessory Notice: Leaving electrical power outlets located: equipment plugged in for an The analog clock is not connected extended period of time while the Inside the floor console with any other vehicle system and vehicle is off will drain the storage bin. -
Page 120: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls Notice: Hanging heavy The power outlet is on the rear of The power outlet is not designed for equipment from the power outlet the centre console. and may not work properly, if the can cause damage not covered following are plugged in: An indicator light on the outlet turns by the vehicle warranty. -
Page 121: Ashtrays
Instruments and Controls heating element when it is hot. Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there Damage from overheating can could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and occur to the lighter or heating function. Often gauges and warning element, or a fuse could be lights work together to indicate a Indicators... -
Page 122: Instrument Cluster
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Page 123: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge hybrid supplement for more The trip odometer can show how far information. the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set Speedometer to zero. -
Page 124: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-12 Instruments and Controls Here are some situations owners Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on may experience with the fuel gauge. page 10 16. Temperature Gauge None of these indicate a problem Seat Belt Reminders with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump Driver Safety Belt Reminder shuts off before the gauge Light... -
Page 125: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is neither the chime nor the light fastened, neither the chime nor the comes on. light comes on. The front passenger safety belt Passenger Seat Belt Reminder warning light and chime may turn on Light if an object is put on the seat such... -
Page 126: Passenger Airbag Status
5-14 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag If the off symbol is lit on the airbag system, a Driver Information Centre status indicator, it means that the (DIC) message may also come on. passenger sensing system has See Airbag System Messages on turned off the front passenger frontal page 5 34. -
Page 127: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Charging System Light checked immediately. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the If the malfunction indicator lamp hybrid supplement for more comes on while the engine is... - Page 128 5-16 Instruments and Controls Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, the emission controls might been detected on the vehicle.
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Page 129: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-17 or stumbling on acceleration. happen if the 12-volt battery has These conditions might go away recently been replaced or run once the engine is warmed up. down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical If one or more of these conditions emission control systems during occurs, change the fuel brand used. -
Page 130: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-18 Instruments and Controls The vehicle brake system consists If the light comes on while driving, Antilock Brake System of two hydraulic circuits. If one pull off the road and stop carefully. (ABS) Warning Light circuit is not working, the remaining The pedal could be harder to push circuit can still work to stop the or could go closer to the floor. -
Page 131: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the regular brake system warning For more information, see Tow/Haul If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, light is also on, the vehicle does not Mode on page 9 29. the system does not assist in have anti-lock brakes and there is a controlling the vehicle. -
Page 132: Tyre Pressure Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on and stays on When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light while driving, and a message This indicates that one or more of displays in the Driver Information the tyres are significantly Centre (DIC), have the vehicle underinflated. -
Page 133: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the light comes on and stays on, it This light is also used to indicate the Front Fog Lamp Light means that oil is not flowing through status of the anti-theft alarm system the engine properly. The vehicle when the ignition is turned off. -
Page 134: Lamps On Reminder
5-22 Instruments and Controls For more information see Rear Fog Cruise Control Light Information Displays Lamps on page 6 5. Driver Information Lamps On Reminder Centre (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Centre (DIC). The DIC displays information about The cruise control light comes on your vehicle. - Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Operation and Displays DIC Buttons The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in The DIC has different displays the display. The temperature will be which can be accessed by pressing shown in °C or °F depending on the the DIC buttons located on the units selected.
- Page 136 5-24 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items Fuel Range Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL Press the trip/fuel button until (Trip/Fuel): Press this button RANGE displays. This display AVERAGE ECONOMY displays. to scroll through the following menu shows the approximate number of This display shows the approximate items: remaining kilometres (km) or...
- Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-25 To start the timer, press the set/ Instantaneous Economy Blank Display reset button while TIMER is If your vehicle has this display, This display shows no information. displayed. The display will show the press the trip/fuel button until INST amount of time that has passed Vehicle Information Menu ECON displays.
- Page 138 5-26 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Side Blind Zone Alert All of the vehicle information will the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON then be displayed in the unit of If your vehicle has the Side Blind message will appear on the display.
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Page 139: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-27 If the tyre pressure display shows Oil Pressure Vehicle Messages dashes instead of a value, there This display will show the oil Messages displayed on the DIC may be a problem with your vehicle. pressure in either kilopascals (kPa) indicate the status of the vehicle or If this consistently occurs, see your or pounds per square inch (psi). -
Page 140: Battery Voltage And Charging
5-28 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all check for the message on the DIC unnecessary accessories. Have the display. If the message is still Charging Messages electrical system checked as soon displayed or appears again when as possible. -
Page 141: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-29 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN the tailgate and liftglass. Restart the ENGINE HOT A/C (Air vehicle and check for the message Conditioning) TURNED OFF This message displays and a chime on the DIC display. sounds if the driver side rear door is This message displays when the not fully closed and the vehicle is RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN... -
Page 142: Engine Oil Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed. -
Page 143: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low. -
Page 144: Object Detection System
5-32 Instruments and Controls SERVICE RIGHT HEADLAMP PARKING ASSIST OFF SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ASSEMBLY ALERT SYSTEM After the vehicle has been started, this message displays to remind the On some models, this message will If your vehicle has the Side Blind driver that the Ultrasonic Rear be displayed when the right Zone Alert (SBZA) system and this... -
Page 145: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-33 SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM Ride Control System SERVICE TRACTION UNAVAILABLE CONTROL Messages If your vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this SERVICE STABILITRAK Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when there is a message displays when the SBZA problem with the Traction Control If your vehicle has StabiliTrak and... -
Page 146: Airbag System Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls TRACTION XX STABILITRAK OFF may also The message turns off as soon as display when the stability control the conditions that caused the STABILITRAK XX has been automatically disabled. message to be displayed are no This message displays when the There are several conditions that longer present. -
Page 147: Tyre Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Tyre Messages TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE The low tyre pressure warning light will also come on. See Tyre On vehicles with the Tyre Pressure SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Light on page 5 20. You Monitor System (TPMS), this SYSTEM can receive more than one tire message displays when the TPMS... -
Page 148: Transmission Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages GRADE BRAKING ON TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the GRADE BRAKING DISABLED grade braking has been activated Notice: Do not drive the vehicle This message displays when the while driving on downhill grades. while the transmission fluid is grade braking has been disabled This message will only appear the... -
Page 149: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Vehicle Reminder Vehicle To change customisation preferences, use the following Messages Personalisation procedure. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Your vehicle may have Entering the Feature WITH CARE customisation capabilities that allow Settings Menu you to program certain features to This message displays when ice 1. - Page 150 5-38 Instruments and Controls Press the customisation button until ESPANOL: All messages will for this feature. Then press the appear in Spanish. customisation button to scroll the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN through the following settings: ENGLISH screen appears on the ARABIC: All messages will appear DIC display.
- Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Press the customisation button until To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on reset button while the desired will flash when you press the lock the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
- Page 152 5-40 Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customisation button until made to this feature. The current DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on This feature allows you to select the setting will remain. the DIC display. Press the set/reset type of feedback you will receive button once to access the settings when unlocking the vehicle with the...
- Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Press the customisation button until APPROACH LIGHTING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC System Operation on page 2 2 for This feature allows you to select display. Press the set/reset button more information. whether or not to have the exterior once to access the settings for this lamps turn on briefly during low light...
- Page 154 5-42 Instruments and Controls ON: The IntelliBeam system will be There is no default for chime DRIVER MIRROR: The driver turned on. volume. The volume will stay at the outside mirror will be tilted down last known setting. when the vehicle is shifted into NO CHANGE: No change will be R (Reverse).
- Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Press the customisation button until remove it again, the seat and for this feature. Then press the EASY EXIT RECALL appears on steering column will stay in the menu up/down button to scroll the DIC display. Press the set/reset original exit position, unless a through the following settings: button once to access the settings...
- Page 156 5-44 Instruments and Controls Press the customisation button until REMOTE START To select a setting, press the set/ MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears reset button while the desired If your vehicle has this feature, it on the DIC display. Press the set/ setting is displayed on the DIC.
- Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-45 The end of the feature settings FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS menu is reached and exited. This feature allows you to set all of This feature allows you to exit the A 40-second time period has the customisation features back to feature settings menu.
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Page 159: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control has four positions: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Turns off the automatic Exterior Lighting headlamps. Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 turn the automatic headlamps Exterior Lamps Off back on. -
Page 160: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the Reminder following lamps listed below. If a door is open, a reminder chime Position Lamps sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned Instrument Panel Lights on and the key is out of the ignition. -
Page 161: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting the instrument cluster will come on. light sensor detects a change in Release the stalk to return to normal lighting lasting longer than the operation. delay. If the vehicle is started in a dark The dipped-beam headlamps must be on for the flash-to-pass feature garage, the automatic headlamp to work. -
Page 162: Hazard Lights
Lighting The regular headlamp system can Hazard Lights Turn and Lane-Change be turned on when needed. Signals Lights On with Wipers If the windscreen wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. -
Page 163: Front Fog Lamps
Lighting If after signalling a turn or a lane Front Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed change the arrows flash rapidly or to main-beam, the fog lamps also do not come on, a signal bulb could go off. When the main-beam be burned out. -
Page 164: Interior Lighting
Lighting The rear fog lamps only operate if Interior Lighting Turn the knob clockwise or the headlamps and/or the front fog anticlockwise to brighten or dim the lamps are on. instrument panel lights. Turning the Instrument Panel knob to the farthest clockwise When the rear fog lamps are on, the Illumination Control position turns on the dome lamps. -
Page 165: Reading Lamps
Lighting Lighting Features of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. Entry Lighting When the battery's state of charge The vehicle has an illuminated entry is low, the voltage is raised slightly feature. -
Page 166: Battery Power Protection
Lighting A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur in several of the following are on, such steps or levels, without being as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable. In rare cases at the lamps, rear window defogger, highest levels of corrective action, climate control fan at high speed, this action may be noticeable to the heated seats, engine cooling fans,... - Page 167 Infotainment System Infotainment Navigation Introduction Using the Navigation System Read this manual thoroughly to System ..... 7-31 become familiar with how the Maps .
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Page 168: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the audio by presetting Use the navigation system to: When the navigation system is favourite stations, setting the turned on, a screen may appear Plan a route. tone, and adjusting the with information that must be read speakers. -
Page 169: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Overview TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. - Page 170 Infotainment System Q. AUDIO Edit/View" under Configure Menu on (Power/Volume) page 7 51 for deleting information R. FAV (Favourite) (Eject) from the address book. (Phone) C. Mark Touch Screen Button Limit Features While Driving (Sound) (Zoom In) Touch Screen The navigation system may have this feature.
- Page 171 Infotainment System Storing Radio Station Presets Setting the Clock Entering an Address and Point of Interest, and Storing Preset To set preset radio stations, do the The navigation system digital time Destinations following: and the analogue clock operate independently. Changing the time Entering an Address 1.
- Page 172 Infotainment System 6. Once a country has been the number of available streets. Entering a Point of Interest (POI) selected, the City name category Select this button to view the list To set a destination by entering a is automatically selected for and select a street.
- Page 173 Infotainment System 7. Select the GO screen button 4. Press the DEST control button, See Destination on page 7 39 next to the POI. A map screen, the Route screen displays. for more information on how to with the destination marked Press the Final Destination or add or change preset appears.
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Page 174: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System 6. Select the Start Guidance Guidance Volume Radio screen button. The route is now Adjust the volume of voice guidance ready to be started. AM-FM Radio prompts: See "Preset Destination" under 1. Press CONFIG to enter the Before adding any sound Destination on page 7 39 for more menu options, then press equipment to the vehicle, such as... - Page 175 Infotainment System The chime signals related 3. Press and hold for more than Finding a Station to safety belts, parking brake, and two seconds to turn off the other functions of the vehicle navigation system, the Rear operate through the navigation Seat Entertainment (RSE) video system.
- Page 176 7-10 Infotainment System FM lists may also contain a category to select if stations in the broadcast area support Radio Data Systems (RDS). Refresh List: Press to refresh the list of AM or FM stations. When viewing a map screen, the name of the station or channel displays.
- Page 177 Infotainment System 7-11 Storing Radio Station Presets Sound Menu Setting the Tone TREBLE: Press + or - to increase This feature stores a mix of up to 30 or decrease the treble. If a station is AM or FM preset stations. To store weak or has static, decrease the presets: treble.
- Page 178 7-12 Infotainment System Not all DSP modes are available for 2 CH. (Channel): Enhances information displayed or to limit all source types. The type of DSP surround sound. features while driving, number of selected is displayed on the preset pages and Bose® 5.1 CH.
- Page 179 Infotainment System 7-13 Bose® AudioPilot® than the background noise, The RDS system is always on. there may be little or no adjustments When information is broadcast from AudioPilot: The Bose AudioPilot by AudioPilot®. For more the FM station that is playing, the noise compensation technology.
- Page 180 7-14 Infotainment System To receive traffic event data, the Remove/Add FM Categories: radio must be tuned to an RDS FM Press this screen button to view the station that has traffic RDS program types. announcement broadcast capability. Press this button to turn this feature on or off.
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Page 181: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-15 Traffic Announcement playing, the audio source automatically switches to the Enable this option so that the The range for most AM stations is current station. navigation system can provide greater than for FM, especially at verbal announcements for a traffic night. -
Page 182: Audio Players
7-16 Infotainment System If a mobile telephone aerial needs to Audio Players If the ignition or radio is turned off be attached to the glass, make sure with a CD in the player, it stays in that the grid lines for the AM-FM the player. - Page 183 Infotainment System 7-17 Playing an Audio CD 3. If either arrow is pressed more (Rewind): than once, the player continues 1. Press and hold this button to moving backward or forward rewind quickly through a track through the CD. The sound selection.
- Page 184 7-18 Infotainment System The DVD player can also be used There are three ways to play has not been tuned off, the RSE for the rear seat passengers with a DVD: and the RSA can be turned back the radio off. The rear seat on by pressing this knob and will Once a DVD is inserted, the passengers can power on the video...
- Page 185 Infotainment System 7-19 Return: Press to go back to the (Rewind): previous DVD menu. 1. Press and release to rewind Back: Press to go back to the main through the scene, chapters, and DVD display screen. titles. Move: Press to move the cursor 2.
- Page 186 7-20 Infotainment System Audio: Press to display the audio (Next Scene): Press to go to the (Brightness): Press the up or options. Select the audio options next scene. This button does not down screen arrows to increase or that best improve sound quality. work when the DVD is stopped.
- Page 187 Infotainment System 7-21 subtitle language must be available Press to close the screen in from on the disc. The subtitle language the left and right sides. may vary for each DVD. Press to fill the screen on the Menu Language: Press English, left and right sides.
- Page 188 7-22 Infotainment System If you would like to change the If the bottom surface of a disc is (Tuning Knob): rating level, press the Parental dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, 1. Turn this knob anticlockwise one Level button, then press the or dampen a clean soft cloth in a notch to go to the start of the Password button.
- Page 189 Infotainment System 7-23 CD/DVD Messages If the CD/DVD is not playing OK to disconnect and a GM logo correctly, for any other reason, try a may appear on the iPod and iPod If Disc Read Error appears on the known good CD/DVD. appears on the radio's display.
- Page 190 7-24 Infotainment System AAC files stored on an iPod. 2. Press centre screen button to or press the top or bottom arrow enter the music navigator main to jump 10 percent up or down FAT16 screen. the list. FAT32 3. Press or tap the left or right 6.
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Page 191: Mp3
Infotainment System 7-25 Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, The iPod or USB storage device 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, should not be pulled out from the 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps. USB dock. To safely remove it, ID3 tag information is displayed press by the radio if it is available. - Page 192 7-26 Infotainment System The files can be recorded on a next and previous folder functions radio displays the file name without CD-R or CD-RW with a will have no function on a CD that the extension (such as .mp3) as the maximum capacity of 700MB.
- Page 193 Infotainment System 7-27 If an error appears on the display, (Pause/Play): Press to pause (Forward): see CD/DVD Messages in this the CD. This button will then change 1. Press and hold to fast forward section. to the play button. Press the play quickly through a track selection.
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Page 194: Auxiliary Devices
7-28 Infotainment System 3. If either arrow is pressed more Auxiliary Devices screen button to begin playing audio than once, the player continues from the device over the vehicle Using the Auxiliary Input Jack moving backward or forward speakers. through the CD. The sound The navigation system has an For optimal sound quality, increase mutes while seeking. -
Page 195: Rear Seat Infotainment
Infotainment System 7-29 3. For the second row display Rear Seat select the Rear AUX screen Infotainment button next to Rear Display 1 and for the third row display select the Rear AUX screen Rear Seat Audio (RSA) button next to Rear Display 2. System Each screen works independently of the other. - Page 196 7-30 Infotainment System The radio functionality is controlled function is inactive, with some by both the RSA and the front radio, radios, if the front seat passengers only one band can be tuned to at are listening to the radio. one time.
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Page 197: Using The Navigation
Infotainment System 7-31 cursor up or down on the menu. Navigation 3. Press and hold for more than © ¨ two seconds to turn off the Hold the left or right seek arrow navigation system, the Rear to perform a cursor left or right on Using the Navigation Seat Entertainment (RSE), and the menu. - Page 198 7-32 Infotainment System FAV (Favourite): Press to access splits the screen between the map Touch-Sensitive Screen the preset stations. See "Storing screen and the current audio source Buttons Radio Station Presets" under screen menu. Touch-sensitive screen buttons are Overview on page 7 3. RPT (Repeat): Press to repeat the located on the screen.
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Page 199: Maps
Infotainment System 7-33 0-9 (Numbers): Select to enter Detailed Areas Limited Guidance Areas numbers. Road network attributes are Any area that is not classified as (Space): Select to enter a contained in the map database for detailed, is a limited guidance area. space between characters or the detailed areas. -
Page 200: Navigation Symbols
7-34 Infotainment System Map Scales Move your finger in any direction on While scrolling on the map, press the map screen and the map the GO screen button to calculate + / - (Zoom In/Zoom Out): Press continues to scroll in that direction the route from the current position to the zoom in or out screen button, until you remove your finger from... - Page 201 Infotainment System 7-35 The distance and time to destination symbol indicates the distance and the estimated time remaining to the final destination, depending on the option selected. The destination symbol appears on The distance to destination symbol the map, after a route has been indicates the distance to the final planned, marking the final destination.
- Page 202 7-36 Infotainment System The shaded triangle indicates the North direction. While in Heading Up mode the direction at the top of the screen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates the direction the vehicle is travelling. Select this screen symbol to switch The north up symbol indicates the Select the Mark screen button to between Heading Up, North Up, and...
- Page 203 Infotainment System 7-37 Displaying POI icons on the map More: Select to view more POI shows where POIs (e.g. restaurants, categories. petrol stations, etc.) are located. Franchise Search: This screen appears after selecting 1. Press to display a list of pre-set the POI screen button.
- Page 204 7-38 Infotainment System Address Book: Press to add this Driving on a Route POI to the address book. See "Nav" When driving on a routed under Configure Menu on page 7 51 destination, the map screen for information on editing address automatically displays the next book entries.
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Page 205: Destination
Infotainment System 7-39 3-D Lane Guidance Dual Mode Destination Press DEST to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a manoeuvre or highway exit list on the other half. - Page 206 7-40 Infotainment System 4. Once a country has been 5. Once a city has been selected selected the City name category the Street name category is is automatically selected for automatically selected for entry. entry. Start entering the street name. Enter the City Name or press the If five or fewer names are Last 5 Cities screen button.
- Page 207 Infotainment System 7-41 9. Select Start Guidance. The route The Last 5 Streets screen If there is more than one city is now ready to be started. displays a list of the last five available for selection, a list of street names that had been cities display.
- Page 208 7-42 Infotainment System 4. Select Street and start entering 5. Once a street has been Point of Interest (POI) the street name or press the selected, select Cross Street The Point of Interest (POI) Last 5 Streets screen button. and start entering the cross destination entry method lets you street name.
- Page 209 Infotainment System 7-43 or select the Franchise Search 5. Select GO, located next to the 5. Select GO, located next to the screen button to do a franchise POI. The map screen, with the POI. The map screen, with the search.
- Page 210 7-44 Infotainment System 5. Press GO, located next to the 3. Select GO, located next to the POI. The map screen, with the destination. The map screen, destination marked displays. with the destination marked displays. 6. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other.
- Page 211 Infotainment System 7-45 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary. Use the scroll arrows to the left to scroll through the list. 4.
- Page 212 7-46 Infotainment System Map Coordinates 4. Select Latitude and select either 3. Use and press on the N (North) or S (South) to enter map to find the area that you The coordinates destination entry the direction of the latitude would like to select as your method lets you select a destination coordinate.
- Page 213 Infotainment System 7-47 Preset Destination To use the preset destination entry method: The preset destination entry method lets you set a destination by 1. Press DEST. selecting from one of five previously 2. Select the desired preset stored destinations. Besides voice destination screen button.
- Page 214 7-48 Infotainment System 2. Press GO next to the desired Turn List filling station for location Press to view the list of turn information. manoeuvres for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. 3. Press Cancel if the list of Near Filling Station is not needed.
- Page 215 Infotainment System 7-49 Add Stopover To add a stopover: (Fast Forward Scroll): Select to scroll to the next 1. Press DEST. stopover or to the final destination. 2. Select the Add Stopover screen (fast forward skip) button button. This button only appears changes to a fast speed fast if a route has been calculated.
- Page 216 7-50 Infotainment System Press the Add to Address Book 8. Select Start Guidance. The route Resume Guidance screen button when available on is now ready to be started. Press this screen button, from the POI information screens, To delete a stopover from the Route screen, to resume guidance Destination Entry screens, on the current route.
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Page 217: Configure Menu
Infotainment System 7-51 To store the current vehicle position To store an address book entry as a Configure Menu as a preset destination: preset destination: 1. Select Mark from the map 1. Select CONFIG. screen to add the current vehicle 2. - Page 218 7-52 Infotainment System Sound Nav (Navigation) Volume: Press + or - to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice Press CONFIG to enter the prompts. The system will respond configure menu options, then press with the adjusted voice level. CONFIG again, repeatedly until Voice Guidance: Press On or Off Sound is selected or press the...
- Page 219 Infotainment System 7-53 Allow Time and Seasonal 5. Press the Phone # screen button Restricted Roads: This feature and use the numeric keyboard to allows the system to use time input or change the phone restricted and seasonal roads when number.
- Page 220 7-54 Infotainment System 5. The system will ask for you to 4. A list of all the address book Off-Road Mode state the name. You will have entries will display. Press and To turn the Off-road mode on or off: four seconds to state the name.
- Page 221 Infotainment System 7-55 Display Brightness/Contrast/Mode Night: Press to make the map background darker. Day: Press to make the map background brighter. Rear Vision Camera (If Equipped) Press this screen button to change Press CONFIG to enter the the brightness, contrast, and mode configure menu options, then press of the display.
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Page 222: Global Positioning
7-56 Infotainment System For more information about the Rear through the navigation system does At times, other interferences such Vision Camera, see Rear Vision not change the time on the as the satellite condition, road Camera (RVC) on page 9 43 in the analogue clock. -
Page 223: Vehicle Positioning
Infotainment System 7-57 Vehicle is travelling on winding Vehicle is being driven with tyre Do not apply after-market roads. chains. glass tinting to the vehicle's windows. Glass tinting interferes Vehicle is on a long Tyres are replaced. with the system's ability to straight road. -
Page 224: If The System Needs
7-58 Infotainment System Route guidance may not be The route to the destination may The map in the vehicle was installed available when using automatic not be shown if there are new by the factory and is the most rerouting for the next right or roads, if roads have recently up-to-date information available as left turn. - Page 225 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. System ..... . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System .
- Page 226 Climate Controls Off: Press the driver side forward unless it is set to Use the steps below to place the temperature knob to turn the climate recirculation mode. See entire system in automatic mode: control system off. Outside air still Recirculation later in this section.
- Page 227 Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger To avoid blowing cold air in cold When the system is turned off, the temperature. weather, the system will delay display goes blank after displaying turning on the fan until warm air is the current status of the system.
- Page 228 Climate Controls freezing. The recirculation mode If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is On hot days, open the windows long cannot be selected while in the selected again, the climate control enough to let hot inside air escape. demist mode. system displays the previous This helps to reduce the time it temperature settings.
- Page 229 Climate Controls The recirculation mode cannot be AUX (Auxiliary Control): For Do not use a razor blade used with floor, demist, or defrost vehicles with the rear heating and or sharp object to clear the inside modes. If recirculation is selected air conditioning controls.
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Page 230: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are holding the button. To turn the integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the centre console. system on from the rear seats, The system can be controlled from the front controls as well as the rear press any rear climate control... - Page 231 Climate Controls Automatic Operation, If Manual Operation Air Vents Equipped (Fan Control): Press these Use the air outlets located in the buttons on the rear seat audio AUTO: Press the air delivery mode centre and on the side of the control panel to increase or button until this setting is selected to instrument panel to direct the...
- Page 232 Climate Controls Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the vehicle. Adding outside equipment to the front of the vehicle, such as bonnet-air deflectors, may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system.
- Page 233 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-22 StabiliTrak® System ..9-33 Operating Shifting Into Park .
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Page 234: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Towing Driving Information Braking General Towing Braking action involves perception Information ....9-49 Defensive Driving time and reaction time. Deciding to Driving Characteristics and push the brake pedal is perception Towing Tips . -
Page 235: Steering
Driving and Operating power brake assist but it will be Bend Tips Off-Road Recovery used when the brake is applied. Take bends at a reasonable Once the power assist is used up, it speed. can take longer to stop and the Reduce speed before entering brake pedal will be harder to push. -
Page 236: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Loss of Control Off-Road Driving accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the... - Page 237 Driving and Operating Know the local laws that apply to WARNING WARNING (Continued) off-road driving. To gain more ground clearance if Keep cargo in the cargo area When driving off-road, bouncing needed, it may be necessary to as far forward and as low as and quick changes in direction remove the front fascia lower possible.
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Page 238: Driving On Hills
Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the trees, or grasses or disturb backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. transmission or transfer case in driving further. - Page 239 Driving and Operating When driving down a hill, keep 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted the vehicle headed straight restart the engine. after stalling, apply the parking down. Use a low gear because brake, shift an automatic If driving uphill when the the engine will work with the...
- Page 240 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, WARNING steepness of the incline more or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across Use a low gear when driving in mud Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, with the uphill wheels, or if the the deeper the mud, the lower the or rivers can be dangerous.
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Page 241: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Notice: Do not drive through After operation in mud or sand, WARNING standing water if it is deep have the brake linings cleaned and enough to cover the wheel hubs, checked. These substances can Wet brakes can cause crashes. axles or exhaust pipe. -
Page 242: Highway Hypnosis
9-10 Driving and Operating Have good tyres with proper Aquaplaning Hill and Mountain Roads tread depth. See Tyres on Aquaplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through page 10 40. can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving Turn off cruise control. -
Page 243: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 9-11 Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, overtaking or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-overtaking zones) and take surface under the tyres even more. - Page 244 9-12 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around To get help and keep everyone in...
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Page 245: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-13 the vehicle and to signal for help Rocking Your Vehicle to Get WARNING with the headlamps. Do this as little It Out as possible to save fuel. If the vehicle's tyres spin at high Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the speed, they can explode, and you If the Vehicle Is Stuck... -
Page 246: Vehicle Load Limits
9-14 Driving and Operating Recovery Hooks Notice: Never use recovery WARNING hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it WARNING Do not load the vehicle any would not be covered by heavier than the Gross warranty. Never pull on recovery hooks Vehicle Weight Rating from the side. - Page 247 Driving and Operating 9-15 Tyre and Loading Information A vehicle specific Tyre and weight of the driver, passengers, Label Loading Information label is and cargo should never exceed attached to the rear pillar of the your vehicle's capacity weight. driver door frame. The tyre and Certification/Tyre Label loading information label shows A vehicle specific Certification/...
- Page 248 9-16 Driving and Operating Never exceed the GVWR for Your warranty does not cover WARNING your vehicle, or the GAWR for parts or components that fail either the front or rear axle. because of overloading. Things you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure And, if you do have a heavy The label will help you decide...
- Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-17 There is also important loading Automatic Level Control to LOCK. You may hear the air information for off-road driving in compressor operating when the The automatic level control rear this manual. See "Loading Your height is being adjusted. suspension comes as a part of Vehicle for Off-Road Driving"...
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Page 250: Starting And Operating
9-18 Driving and Operating Starting and breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake Operating linings. Do not tow a trailer during New Vehicle Run-In run-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9 52 for the trailer Notice: The vehicle does not towing capabilities of the The switch used to adjust the need an elaborate run-in. -
Page 251: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-19 Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ If the vehicle must be shut off In an LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is emergency: stopped, turn the ignition switch to 1. Brake using a firm and steady LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. pressure. -
Page 252: Starting The Engine
9-20 Driving and Operating while the engine is off. Use this D (START): This is the position that WARNING position if the vehicle must be starts the engine. When the engine pushed or towed. starts, release the key. The ignition Turning off the vehicle while switch returns to ON/RUN for C (ON/RUN): This position can be... - Page 253 Driving and Operating 9-21 Starting Procedure the engine is already running. 2. If the engine does not start after Engine cranking can be stopped 5-10 seconds, especially in very 1. With your foot off the accelerator by turning the ignition switch to cold weather (below -18°C or pedal, turn the ignition to START.
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Page 254: Retained Accessory
9-22 Driving and Operating Notice: If you add electrical parts and sunroof continue to work up to Leaving the Vehicle with the or accessories, you could change 10 minutes until any door is opened. Engine Running the way the engine operates. Any The radio continues to work for up resulting damage would not be to 10 minutes or until the driver door... -
Page 255: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-23 If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the releasing the parking brake. -
Page 256: Parking Over Things
9-24 Driving and Operating If you are still having a problem Active Fuel Engine Exhaust shifting, then have the vehicle Management® serviced soon. WARNING Vehicles with V8 engines may have Parking over Things Active Fuel Management. This Engine exhaust contains carbon system allows the engine to operate That Burn monoxide (CO) which cannot be... -
Page 257: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the in the vehicle body from engine running. hybrid supplement for more damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine... - Page 258 9-26 Driving and Operating There are several different positions transmission. The repairs would WARNING for the shift lever. not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) It is dangerous to get out of the only after the vehicle is stopped. vehicle if the shift lever is not fully To rock the vehicle back and forth to in P (Park) with the parking brake...
- Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-27 Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or transmission to a lower gear The vehicle's transmission uses N (Neutral) with the engine selection if the transmission shifts adaptive shift controls that running at high speed may too often. compares key shift parameters to damage the transmission.
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Page 260: Manual Mode
9-28 Driving and Operating Notice: Spinning the tyres or three seconds. A DIC message 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, to holding the vehicle in one place displays. See Transmission upshift or downshift selecting the on a hill using only the Messages on page 5 36. -
Page 261: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-29 While using the DSC, Cruise See Tow/Haul Mode Light on when driving on downhill grades by Control and the Tow/Haul Mode can page 5 19 and Hill and Mountain using the engine and transmission be used. Roads on page 9 10 for more to slow the vehicle. -
Page 262: Drive Systems
9-30 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels If the vehicle has this feature, are slowing down. -
Page 263: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-31 suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking leave enough room up ahead to brake on can overheat the brake stop, even with ABS. system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system Using ABS parts. -
Page 264: Brake Assist
9-32 Driving and Operating Brake Assist The brake assist feature will the braking pressure for a maximum automatically disengage when the of two seconds to ensure that there This vehicle has a brake assist brake pedal is released or brake is no rolling. -
Page 265: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-33 Ride Control Systems the vehicle is started. See Trailer If a DIC message appears, make Sway Control (TSC) on page 9 59 sure the StabiliTrak system has not for more information. been turned off using the Traction StabiliTrak®... - Page 266 9-34 Driving and Operating the appropriate DIC message It is recommended to leave the displays. This will also disable the system on for normal driving TSC feature. conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle Traction control and StabiliTrak can is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, be turned on by pressing and...
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Page 267: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-35 control is turned off, only the reduction in acceleration may be Adding non-dealer accessories can brake-traction control portion of noticed, or a noise or vibration may affect the vehicle's performance. traction control will work. The be heard. This is normal. See Accessories and Modifications engine speed management will be on page 10 2. -
Page 268: Continuous Damping
9-36 Driving and Operating The controller then sends signals to vehicle speed, wheel to body This type of level control is fully each shock absorber to position, lift/dive and steering automatic and will provide a better independently adjust the damping position of the vehicle. -
Page 269: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-37 Cruise Control This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission, see Gradient Braking under Tow/ WARNING Haul Mode on page 9 29 for an explanation of how cruise control Cruise control can be dangerous interacts with the Range Selection where you cannot drive safely at Mode, tow/haul and gradient braking a steady speed. - Page 270 9-38 Driving and Operating Setting Cruise Control Once the vehicle speed reaches Reducing Speed While Using about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in press the +RES button on the use, it could get bumped and go into If the cruise control system is steering wheel.
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Page 271: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-39 Using Cruise Control on Hills For other forms of Grade Braking, Object Detection see Automatic Transmission on How well the cruise control works Systems page 9 25 andTow/Haul Mode on on hills depends on the vehicle page 9 29. - Page 272 9-40 Driving and Operating How the System Works Turning the System On and Off PARKING ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver URPA comes on automatically when disables the system or if the vehicle the shift lever is moved into is driven above 8 km/h (5 mph) in R (Reverse).
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Page 273: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-41 Other conditions may affect system When the system detects a vehicle mirror and goes back approximately performance, such as vibrations in the side blind zone, amber SBZA 5.0 m (16 ft). The height of the zone from a pneumatic drill or the displays light up in the side mirrors. - Page 274 9-42 Driving and Operating the same side, the SBZA display will missed alert. The number of missed The SBZA displays may remain on flash to give you extra warning not alerts will increase with increased if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, to change lanes.
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Page 275: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-43 SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM Rear Vision Turning the RVC System On UNAVAILABLE: This message or Off Camera (RVC) indicates that the SBZA system is The RVC system is designed to disabled either because the sensor If available, the Rear Vision Camera help the driver when reversing by is blocked and cannot detect (RVC) system displays part of the... - Page 276 9-44 Driving and Operating The delay that is received after The symbols appear near objects Guidelines shifting out of R (Reverse) is detected by the URPA system. The The RVC system has a guideline approximately 10 seconds. The symbol may cover the object when overlay that can help the driver align delay can be cancelled by viewing the navigation screen.
- Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-45 RVC Location Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if:...
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Page 278: Fuel
9-46 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an Fuel Fuel Additives accident, the position and Petrol should contain detergent mounting angle of the camera Use of the recommended fuel is an additives that help prevent engine can change or the camera can important part of the proper and fuel system deposits from... -
Page 279: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-47 See Recommended Fluids and Filling the Tank WARNING (Continued) Lubricants on page 11 5 for more information. WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel Notice: This vehicle was not cap is opened too quickly. Fuel vapours and fuel fires burn designed for fuel that contains This spray can happen if the methanol. - Page 280 9-48 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not WARNING top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished If a fire starts while you are pumping before removing the refuelling, do not remove the nozzle.
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Page 281: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-49 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Place container on the ground. Information WARNING Place the nozzle inside the fill Only use towing equipment that has Filling a portable fuel container opening of the container been designed for the vehicle. - Page 282 9-50 Driving and Operating Driving Characteristics Towing a trailer requires a certain WARNING amount of experience. The and Towing Tips combination you are driving is When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
- Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-51 Overtaking When turning with a trailer, make The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if wider turns than normal. Do this so the transmission shifts too often. More overtaking distance is needed the trailer will not strike soft See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 29.
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Page 284: Trailer Towing
9-52 Driving and Operating Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then brake system. It is a good idea to apply the parking brake and shift inspect these before and during into P (Park). the trip. WARNING 5. Release the brake pedal. Check periodically to see that all Parking the vehicle on a hill with hitch nuts and bolts are tight. - Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-53 To identify the trailering capacity of any special equipment on the WARNING (Continued) the vehicle, read the information in vehicle, and the amount of tongue Weight of the Trailer that appears weight the vehicle can carry. See also be damaged;...
- Page 286 9-54 Driving and Operating the vehicle can carry, which will also Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel reduce the trailer weight the vehicle or goose-neck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded can tow.
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Page 287: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-55 the trip including the weight of the or a tow eye latched to a pintle Weight-Distributing Hitch trailer tongue. If using a weight hook. Other trailers may require a Adjustment distributing hitch, make sure not to weight distributing hitch that uses exceed the RGAWR before applying spring bars to distribute the trailer... - Page 288 9-56 Driving and Operating Hitch Cover (without Dual To reinstall the hitch cover: Hitch Cover (with Dual Exhaust) Exhaust) 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle and push The vehicle may have a hitch cover. To remove the hitch cover: the upper tabs in the hitch cover To remove the hitch cover:...
- Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-57 3. Turn the fasteners on the lower the instructions for the trailer brakes The seven-wire harness contains tabs 90 degrees clockwise to so they are installed, adjusted and the following trailer circuits: lock the cover in place. maintained properly.
- Page 290 9-58 Driving and Operating headlamps as a second way to Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists boost the vehicle system and when pulling a heavy trailer or a charge the battery. large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 29 for more Electric Brake Control Wiring information.
- Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-59 When pulling a heavy trailer or a Trailer Sway Conversions and large or heavy load in busy Control (TSC) Add-Ons parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a desired.
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- Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid ....10-21 Electrical System Battery ..... 10-23 Electrical System All-Wheel Drive .
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Page 294: Accessories And Modifications
10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tyre General Information Damage to vehicle components Balance ....10-53 resulting from modifications or the For service and parts needs, visit Wheel Replacement . -
Page 295: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. Doing Your Own Notice: Even small amounts of Service Work contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow WARNING contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps,... - Page 296 10-4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.2L V8 Engine...
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Page 297: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-5 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Engine Oil page 10 11. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 12. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap. - Page 298 10-6 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way.
- Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-7 Specification Cold Temperature Operation: If in an What to Do with Used Oil area of extreme cold, where the Use and ask for licensed engine oils Used engine oil contains certain temperature falls below 29°C with the dexos2® approved elements that can be unhealthy for ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be certification mark.
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Page 300: Engine Oil Life System
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System be changed at least once a year Automatic Transmission and, at this time, the system must Fluid When to Change Engine Oil be reset. Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this When to Check and Change This vehicle has a computer system work and reset the system. - Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-9 Change the fluid and filter at the 2. Apply the parking brake and Cold Check Procedure scheduled maintenance intervals place the shift lever in P (Park). Use this procedure only as a listed in the Maintenance Schedule 3.
- Page 302 10-10 Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment 6. Perform a hot check at the first Overview on page 10 4 for more opportunity after the information. transmission reaches a normal operating temperature between 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it 60°C and 75°C (140°F and with a clean rag or paper towel.
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Page 303: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-11 Consistency of Readings air cleaner/filter is removed, lightly shake it to release loose dust and Always check the fluid level at least dirt. If the engine air cleaner/filter twice using the procedure described remains covered with dirt, a new previously. -
Page 304: Cooling System
10-12 Vehicle Care 2. Loosen the four screws on the 5. Inspect or replace the engine air Cooling System cover of the housing and lift up cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the the cover. 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten engine to maintain the correct the screws. -
Page 305: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-13 Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use WARNING (Continued) DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, WARNING running and can cause injury. or radiator corrosion. In addition, Keep hands, clothing, and tools the engine coolant could require Adding only plain water or some away from any underbonnet changing sooner, at 50 000 km... - Page 306 10-14 Vehicle Care Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, the proper mixture of engine coolant surge tank, but be sure the drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant for the cooling system. cooling system is cool before this coolant. If using this mixture, See Recommended Fluids and is done.
- Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Add Coolant to the Turn the pressure cap slowly WARNING (Continued) anticlockwise about one full turn. Surge Tank If a hiss is heard, wait for that to cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling stop. A hiss means there is still WARNING system and surge tank pressure some pressure left.
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Page 308: Engine Overheating
10-16 Vehicle Care 6. Verify coolant level after engine If the decision is made not to lift the is shut off and the coolant is bonnet when this warning appears, cold. If necessary, repeat coolant get service help right away. fill procedure Steps 1 6. - Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-17 Idles for long periods in traffic. If Steam Is Coming from the WARNING (Continued) Engine Compartment Tows a trailer. See Trailer Towing on page 9 52. See Overheated Engine WARNING If the ENGINE OVERHEATED Protection Operating Mode on STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE page 10 18 for information on Steam from an overheated engine...
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Page 310: Overheated Engine Protection
10-18 Vehicle Care If the temperature overheat gauge is Overheated Engine The engine oil will be severely no longer in the overheat zone or an degraded. Repair the cause of Protection overheat warning no longer coolant loss, change the oil and Operating Mode displays, the vehicle can be driven. -
Page 311: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-19 Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering What to Use Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and To check the power steering fluid: Lubricants on page 11 5. Always 1. Turn the key off and let the use the proper fluid. -
Page 312: Brakes
10-20 Vehicle Care Adding Washer Fluid Notice Brakes When using concentrated The vehicle has a low washer fluid This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc washer fluid, follow the message on the DIC that comes on brake pads have built-in wear manufacturer instructions for when the washer fluid is low. -
Page 313: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, applied. This does not mean the brakes adjust for wear. -
Page 314: Checking Brake Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Adding fluid does not correct a leak. booklet to determine when to check hydraulic system, make sure the If fluid is added when the linings are the brake fluid. -
Page 315: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-23 Notice WARNING WARNING Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake Used brake fluid should not be Batteries should not be disposed hydraulic system parts. For disposed of with regular refuse. of with regular refuse. Make sure example, just a few drops of that you dispose of old batteries Have the brake fluid changed by... -
Page 316: All-Wheel Drive
10-24 Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive WARNING Transfer Case Batteries have acid that can burn If the vehicle is equipped with you and gas that can explode. All-Wheel Drive, be sure to perform You can be hurt badly if you are the lubricant checks described in not careful. -
Page 317: Front Axle
Vehicle Care 10-25 What to Use What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 5 to Lubricants on page 11 5 to determine what kind of lubricant determine what kind of lubricant to use. -
Page 318: Starter Switch Check
10-26 Vehicle Care Also, if a vehicle has just been How to Check Lubricant What to Use driven before checking the fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and level, it may appear lower than Lubricants on page 11 5 to normal because fluid has travelled determine what kind of lubricant out along the axle tubes and has to use. -
Page 319: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Vehicle Care 10-27 2. Firmly apply both the parking Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the brake and the regular brake. ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control See Parking Brake on engine. Without applying the Function Check page 9 31. -
Page 320: Park Brake And P (Park)
10-28 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the WARNING regular brake. When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is 2. -
Page 321: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-29 Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Headlamp Aiming 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up Headlamp alignment has been and out of the park rest position. preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp alignment may be 4. -
Page 322: Bulb Replacement
10-30 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally. For the proper type of replacement This is normal. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 31. LED Lighting For any bulb-changing procedure This vehicle has several LED lamps. -
Page 323: Number Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-31 6. Press a new bulb into the Number Plate Lamp 3. Remove the bulb socket from socket, insert the socket into the the lamp assembly by turning it taillamp assembly and turn the anticlockwise. socket clockwise into the 4. -
Page 324: Electrical System
10-32 Vehicle Care Electrical System If there is a problem on the road and Although the circuit is protected a fuse needs to be replaced, the from electrical overload, overload same amperage fuse can be due to heavy snow or ice may Electrical System borrowed. -
Page 325: Engine Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care 10-33 Look at the silver-coloured band Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any inside the fuse. If the band is broken electrical component on the Fuse Block or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure vehicle may damage it. Always you replace a bad fuse with a new keep the covers on any electrical one of the identical size and rating. - Page 326 10-34 Vehicle Care...
- Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-35 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Headlamp Washer Driver Side features shown. Dipped-Beam Fuses Usage Rear Windscreen Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Brake/ Engine Control Module Indicator Lamp Fuel Injectors, Ignition (Battery) Coils (Left Side)
- Page 328 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Sunroof Not Used Cooling Fan 1 Key Ignition System, Auxiliary Climate Theft Deterrent System Control (Ignition) Automatic Level Control Compressor Windscreen Wiper Centre High-Mounted Brake lamp (CHMBL) Heavy Duty Antilock SEO B2 Upfitter Usage Braking System (Battery)
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Page 329: Block
Vehicle Care 10-37 Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Relays Usage Usage Block Fuses Front Fog Lamps Stud 1 (Trailer LAMP Connector Battery Air Conditioning Power) CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical STRTR Starter Centre 1 PWR/TRN Powertrain Climate Control FUEL Fuel Pump Blower Power Tailgate Module Parking Lamps... - Page 330 10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Indicator, Brake lamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Indicator, Brake lamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Brake lamps, Centre High-Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Brake lamp Fuses...
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Page 331: Block
Vehicle Care 10-39 Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps LT DR Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Tailgate LT DR Harness Connection... -
Page 332: Wheels And Tyres
10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tyres Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tyres Underinflated tyres pose the HEADLINER 2 Headliner same danger as overloaded Harness Every new GM vehicle has tyres. The resulting crash Connector 2 high-quality tyres made by a could cause serious injury. -
Page 333: All-Season Tyres
Vehicle Care 10-41 The low-profile, wide tread All-Season Tyres WARNING (Continued) design is not recommended for This vehicle may come with off-road driving. See Off-Road Improperly repaired tyres can all-season tyres. These tyres are Driving on page 9 4, for cause a crash. -
Page 334: Winter Tyres
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tyres of the Winter Tyres Tyre Pressure same size, load range and This vehicle was not, originally, If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the speed rating as the original equipped with winter tyres. Winter equipment tyres. - Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-43 Overinflated tyres, or tyres loaded affects vehicle handling Remove the valve cap from the that have too much air, can and ride comfort. Never load the tyre valve stem. Press the tyre result in: vehicle with more weight than it gauge firmly onto the valve to was designed to carry.
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Page 336: Tyre Pressure For High-Speed Operation
10-44 Vehicle Care Tyre Pressure for Vehicles with P265/65R18 or P285/ the air pressure in your vehicle's 45R22 size tyres require inflation tyres and transmit tyre pressure High-Speed Operation pressure adjustment when driving readings to a receiver located in the the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h vehicle. -
Page 337: Tyre Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-45 to the proper pressure. Driving on a This sequence will continue upon Tyre Pressure Monitor significantly under-inflated tyre subsequent vehicle start-ups as Operation causes the tyre to overheat and can long as the malfunction exists. lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the When the malfunction indicator is also reduces fuel efficiency and tyre... - Page 338 10-46 Vehicle Care located on the instrument cluster. air pressure is getting low and GM-approved tyre sealant If the warning light comes on, stop needs to be inflated to the proper available through your dealer or as soon as possible and inflate the pressure.
- Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-47 successfully. See "TPMS Sensor TPMS from functioning properly. The malfunction light and the DIC Matching Process" later in this See Buying New Tyres on message should go off at the next section. page 10 51. ignition cycle. The sensors are matched to the tyre/wheel positions, The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or...
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Page 340: Tyre Inspection
10-48 Vehicle Care 8. Proceed to the driver side rear Replace the tyre if: 3. Press on the tyre, and repeat the procedure in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The indicators at three or Step 5. The horn sounds two transmitter at the same time for more places around the tyre times to indicate the sensor approximately five seconds. -
Page 341: Tyre Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-49 Tyre Rotation Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor System. See Tyre Pressure Tyres should be rotated at the Monitor Operation on intervals specified in the page 10 45. Maintenance Schedule. See Check that all wheel nuts are Scheduled Maintenance on properly tightened. -
Page 342: When It Is Time For New
10-50 Vehicle Care Lightly coat the centre of the maintenance affect how fast ageing takes place. GM recommends that wheel hub with wheel bearing tyres, including the spare if grease after a wheel change or equipped, be replaced after six tyre rotation to prevent corrosion years, regardless of tread wear. -
Page 343: Buying New Tyres
Vehicle Care 10-51 Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and cause flat spots on the tyres that system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, may result in vibrations while critical specifications that impact all four tyres should wear out at driving. - Page 344 10-52 Vehicle Care If the vehicle tyres must be WARNING WARNING (Continued) replaced with a tyre that does not have a TPC Spec number, Never drive faster than the speed This vehicle may have a different make sure they are the same the tyres are rated, regardless of size spare than the road tyres size, load range, speed rating,...
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Page 345: Different Size Tyres And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-53 Different Size Tyres and Wheel Replacement WARNING (Continued) Wheels Replace any wheel that is bent, developed for the vehicle, and cracked, or badly rusted or If wheels or tyres are installed that have them properly installed by a corroded. -
Page 346: Tyre Chains
10-54 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Install them on the rear tyres, as WARNING tightly as possible, with the ends securely fastened. WARNING Using the wrong replacement Notice: Do not install traction wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Replacing a wheel with a used devices on the front tyres. -
Page 347: If A Tyre Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-55 If a Tyre Goes Flat WARNING WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tyre to blowout Driving on a flat tyre will cause changing a flat tyre. If it is used while driving, especially if the tyres permanent damage to the tyre. -
Page 348: Tyre Changing
10-56 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tyre (B), Tyre Changing WARNING use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tyre and guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tyre can be the wheel blocks (A). Tools dangerous. - Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-57 The tools you will be using include To access the spare tyre: the following: 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the tool bag by turning it anticlockwise. 3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack anticlockwise to release the jack A.
- Page 350 10-58 Vehicle Care Hoist End of Extension Tool 3. To remove the spare tyre lock insert the ignition key, turn it K. Spare Tyre Lock clockwise and then pull the 1. To reach the hoist shaft access lock out. cover (C), you will first need to remove the hitch cover.
- Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-59 If the spare tyre does not lower Once the retainer is separated to the ground, the secondary from the pin, tilt the retainer and latch is engaged causing the pull it through the centre of the tyre not to lower. See Secondary wheel along with the cable and Latch System on page 10 66 for latch.
- Page 352 10-60 Vehicle Care WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift Jacking Locations (Overall View) head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
- Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-61 4. Position the jack under the Front Tyre Flat: If the flat tyre is vehicle as shown. on a front tyre of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension.
- Page 354 10-62 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) WARNING an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might a scraper or wire brush later to come loose. The vehicle's wheel remove all rust or dirt.
- Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-63 Storing a Flat or Spare Tyre WARNING (Continued) and Tools come off. The wheel nuts should WARNING be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification Storing a jack, a tyre, or other after replacing. Follow the torque equipment in the passenger specification supplied by the compartment of the vehicle could...
- Page 356 10-64 Vehicle Care 1. Put the tyre (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft 2. Tilt the tyre toward the vehicle. C.
- Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-65 To store the tools: 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 7. Make sure the tyre is stored 5. Raise the tyre part way upward. securely.
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Page 358: Secondary Latch System
10-66 Vehicle Care 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and For the secondary latch to work, the jack (E) together with the spare must be installed with the wing nut (F). valve stem pointing down. See "Storing a Flat or Spare Tyre and 3. - Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-67 To release the spare tyre from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the secondary latch: wrench anticlockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tyre lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under "Removing the Spare Tyre and Tools"...
- Page 360 10-68 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to 13. Disconnect the jack handle raise the jack until it lifts the from the jack and carefully end fitting. remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while 11.
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Page 361: Full-Size Spare Tyre
Vehicle Care 10-69 To continue changing the flat tyre, After installing the spare tyre on the Jump Starting see "Removing the Flat Tyre and vehicle, stop as soon as possible For more information about the Installing the Spare Tyre" under and check that the spare is correctly vehicle battery, see Battery on Tyre Changing on page 10 56. - Page 362 10-70 Vehicle Care 2. Get the vehicles close enough turn off or unplug all accessories WARNING (Continued) so the jump leads can reach, but on either vehicle when jump be sure the vehicles are not starting the vehicle. If you do not follow these steps touching each other.
- Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-71 If the vehicle has a remote WARNING WARNING (Continued) positive (+) terminal, it is located under a red plastic cover at the An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that positive battery post. To uncover when the engine is not running first.
- Page 364 10-72 Vehicle Care 5. Check that the jump leads do 8. Now connect the black not have loose or missing negative (-) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative (-) terminal of the good get a shock. The vehicles could battery.
- Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-73 11. Try to start the vehicle that had To disconnect the jump leads from the dead battery. If it will not both vehicles do the following: start after a few tries, it 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) probably needs service.
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Page 366: Towing
10-74 Vehicle Care Towing Recreational Vehicle Appearance Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Exterior Care Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the Notice: Incorrectly towing a Washing the Vehicle ground, or even with only two of disabled vehicle may cause To preserve the vehicle's finish, its wheels on the ground, will damage. - Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-75 Notice: Avoid using sap, bird droppings, chemicals from To keep the paint finish looking new, high-pressure washers closer industrial chimneys, etc., can keep the vehicle garaged or than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface damage the vehicle's finish if they covered whenever possible.
- Page 368 10-76 Vehicle Care Windscreen and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a calcium, or sodium chloride. clean cloth. See Recommended These chlorides are used on Clean the outside of the windscreen Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 5. roads for conditions such as ice with glass cleaner.
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Page 369: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-77 leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually material to parts repaired or Interior Care check constant velocity joints, replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, rubber boots, and axle seals for protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. leaks. - Page 370 10-78 Vehicle Care Do not use laundry detergents or Cleaners should be removed Notice: To prevent scratching, dishwashing soaps with quickly. Never allow cleaners to never use abrasive cleaners on degreasers. For liquid cleaners, remain on the surface being automotive glass. Abrasive use approximately 20 drops per cleaned for extended periods cleaners or aggressive cleaning...
- Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-79 Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the TEHAMA Leather soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface The leather surface on the seat was centre. Rotate the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a not designed to be aggressively to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being...
- Page 372 10-80 Vehicle Care Never use silicone or wax-based Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase products, or those containing gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces organic solvents to clean the panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth interior.
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Page 373: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-81 Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for the WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. - Page 374 10-82 Vehicle Care NOTES...
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Page 375: Scheduled Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance It is essential that your vehicle receives the maintenance outlined Engine Oil Change on the following pages to retain the safety, reliability and performance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL General Information originally built into your vehicle. -
Page 376: Service And Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance Fluids visual leak check. A leak Fuel system inspection for Inspection Every 15 000 km or in any system must be repaired damage or leaks. 1 Year and the fluid level checked. Exhaust system and nearby heat Change engine oil and filter. - Page 377 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Underbody flushing service. mainly driven in heavy city traffic Replace Every 2 Years in hot weather, in hilly or Tyre sealant and compressor kit Replace brake fluid every 2 years. mountainous terrain, when (if equipped with tyre sealant frequently towing a trailer, Note: All vehicles with rear-wheel and compressor kit), check...
- Page 378 11-4 Service and Maintenance Escalade Hybrid: Hybrid low Dusty, muddy or off-road High pressure water can pressure cooling system drain, conditions overcome the seals and flush, and fill, or every 5 years, contaminate the transfer case Commercial use or trailer towing whichever occurs first.
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Page 379: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance 11-5 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos 2 specification. - Page 380 11-6 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241). Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677). Transfer Case DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Bonnet Hinges, Body Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
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Page 381: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 Wiper Blades... - Page 382 11-8 Service and Maintenance NOTES...
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Page 383: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts. -
Page 384: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 5 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the bonnet. - Page 385 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 301 kW@5700 min 565 Nm@4300 min 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Fuel Consumption and Emissions Information Fuel Consumption Urban 20.1L/100 km Extra-Urban 11.3L/100 km Combined 14.5L/100 km Carbon Dioxide Emissions Urban 468 g/km...
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Page 386: Engine Drive Belt Routing
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Page 387: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Vehicle reactions in particular Customer Vehicle Data driving situations (e.g., inflation Recording and Information of an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system). Privacy Environmental concerns (e.g., Event Data Recorders Vehicle Data Recording and temperature). Privacy This data is exclusively technical Data Storage Modules in the Vehicle Data Recording and and helps identify and correct errors... - Page 388 RFID technology in vehicle. Cadillac vehicles does not use or record personal information or link Navigation System with any other Cadillac system containing personal information.
- Page 389 INDEX Airbags Audio System Adding Equipment to the Radio Reception ....7-15 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-36 Rear Seat (RSA) .
- Page 390 INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-31 Check Headlamp Aiming ... 10-29 Engine Light ....5-15 Battery .
- Page 391 INDEX Control of a Vehicle ... . . 9-2 Door Dual Automatic Climate Convex Mirrors ....2-15 Ajar Messages .
- Page 392 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Flat Tyre ..... . 10-55 Fuel (cont'd) Management, Active ..9-24 Exhaust .
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Page 393: Heated And Ventilated Front
INDEX General Information Heated and Ventilated Front Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Seats ......3-7 Key and Lock Messages . - Page 394 INDEX LED Lighting ....10-30 Lights (cont'd) Seat Belt Reminders ..5-12 Level Control Main-Beam On Light ... 5-21 Automatic .
- Page 395 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Overheated Engine Object Detection System ..5-32 Protection Navigation Ride Control System ..5-33 Operating Mode ... . . 10-18 Destination .
- Page 396 INDEX Power Reading Lamps ....6-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Door Locks ....2-7 Rear Axle .
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Page 397: Running The Vehicle While
INDEX Roof Seats Service (cont'd) Engine Soon Light ... .5-15 Sunroof ..... . .2-20 Head Restraints . - Page 398 i-10 INDEX Steering ......9-3 Transmission Fluid, Power ....10-19 Automatic .
- Page 399 INDEX i-11 Tyres (cont'd) Vehicle Care Windscreen Wheel Replacement ..10-53 Tyre Pressure ....10-42 Wiper/Washer ....5-4 When It Is Time for New Ventilation, Air .
- Page 400 i-12 INDEX NOTES...
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