2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Driving and Operating .
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2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ..11-1 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ..11-4 Technical Data .
Index in the Warning indicates a hazard that to, GM, the GM logo, the CADILLAC back of the manual. It is an could result in injury or death. Emblem, and CADILLAC ATS are...
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Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses safety symbol which means Do Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp Main/Dipped-Beam Not, Do not do this, or Do not let that may be found on the vehicle Changer this happen.
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
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In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 7. Infotainment on page 7-1. 16. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-27 (If Equipped). 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on 8. Light Sensor. See Automatic page 6-1. Headlamp System on page 6-4. 17. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2.
In Brief Initial Drive Press again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. Information : Press twice quickly to release This section provides a brief the boot. overview about some of the Press the key release button near important features that may or may the bottom of the transmitter to not be on your specific vehicle.
In Brief Use the key in the front driver 3. Press the brake pedal and select door. The key cylinder is the ON/RUN/START ignition covered by a cap. See Door mode to drive the vehicle. Locks on page 2-9. Cancelling a Remote Start From the inside, to lock a rear To cancel a remote start, do any of door, if equipped, push down on...
In Brief Boot Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows on page 2-21. Seat Adjustment Power Seats Saloon Shown, Coupé Similar To open the boot, press from The power windows only operate inside the vehicle or press twice with the ignition in ACC/...
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In Brief Raise or lower the seat by Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seat Backrests moving the rear of the control up or down. If available, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
In Brief Memory Features See Rear Seats on page 3-10. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Heated Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
In Brief ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems See Head Restraints on page 3-2 The vehicle has power folding on page 3-47 and Power Seat Adjustment on mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on page 3-4. page 2-19. Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirrors Safety Belts Exterior Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
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1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel To set the power tilt wheel memory position, see Memory Seats on Adjustment page 3-6. Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is in the overhead console. If equipped, the control is on the left side of the steering column.
In Brief 1-11 DOOR: The lamp comes on when Saloon Exterior Lighting a door is opened. The rear reading lamps are over the ON: Turns the lamp on. rear passenger doors. Press the lamp lens to turn the rear Reading Lamps passenger reading lamps on or off.
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1-12 In Brief 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move : Turns on the headlamps the stalk down. For several wipes, together with the parking lamps and hold the stalk down. instrument panel lights. : Pull the stalk toward you to See Exterior Lamp Controls on spray windscreen washer fluid and page 6-1 and Daytime Running...
In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls Transmission This system controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual gearbox. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever, or the tap shift controls on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped).
1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second detent. Infotainment System SET : Press the control down See the infotainment manual for briefly to set the speed and activate information on the radio, audio cruise control.
In Brief 1-15 Forward Collision Alert The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively (FCA) System steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a If equipped, FCA may help avoid or camera to detect lane markings reduce the harm caused by between 60 km/h (37 mph) and...
1-16 In Brief Rear Vision Parking Assist reversing crashes when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). If the Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking Assist system detects the vehicle is (RPA) uses sensors on the rear reversing too fast to avoid a crash If equipped, RVC displays a view of bumper to assist with parking and with a detected object behind your...
In Brief 1-17 To turn off both Traction Control Power Outlets Performance and and StabiliTrak, press and Maintenance The accessory power outlets can be hold until illuminate used to plug in electrical equipment, in the instrument cluster. The such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Traction Control/ appropriate DIC message displays.
1-18 In Brief When road and weather stop as soon as possible and inflate change the engine oil and filter. The conditions are appropriate, use the tyres to the recommended oil life system should be reset to cruise control. pressure shown on the Tyre and 100% only following an oil change.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-18 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-19 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not To remove the key, press the button working correctly, see your near the bottom of the transmitter, dealer or a qualified technician and pull the key out. Never pull the for service.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows If the driver door is open when (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. When pressed and Unlocked Door Anti remotely unlocking the vehicle at Lock Out is enabled through the night, the headlamps and reversing vehicle personalisation, all doors will lamps will come on for about lock and then the driver door will...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows When the doors are unlocked, the Keyless Access Operation fuel door is unlocked. Some vehicles have the Keyless (Remote Start): If equipped, Access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors and access press and release and then the boot without removing the RKE immediately press and hold...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from doors may lock with the RKE Programming Transmitters to the Passenger Doors transmitter inside the vehicle. Do the Vehicle not leave the RKE transmitter in an When the doors are locked and the Only RKE transmitters programmed unattended vehicle.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows START YOUR VEHICLE when you 3. With the vehicle in P (Park), Replace the battery if the REPLACE try to start the vehicle. See Key and N (Neutral) or Neutral, press the BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Lock Messages on page 5-34.
Keys, Doors, and Windows (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear window demister may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows The RKE transmitter range may be The engine will shut off after Cancelling a Remote Start less while the vehicle is running. 10 minutes unless a time To cancel a remote start, do any of extension is done or the ignition Other conditions can affect the the following: is put in ON/RUN/START.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows The oil pressure is low. Inside the Vehicle Warning (Continued) Two remote vehicle starts or a On the rear doors, push down on start with an extension have the door lock knob to lock the door Young children who get into already been used.
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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the To replace the cap: open position. 1. Pull the door handle to the open If equipped, use the Keyless Access 2.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Door Locks Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off. When is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active.
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection locking is requested for all doors to Press to activate the safety remain locked. When this feature is locks on the rear doors. The If the vehicle is in ACC/ off, the Delayed Door Lock menu indicator light in the switch will ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START will be available.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Doors Boot Lock Release Warning (Continued) Boot Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
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2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with Keyless Access, To access by the folding the rear Caution the boot may also be opened while seat, if equipped: the vehicle is locked by pressing the 1. Fold down the rear seatback. Do not use the emergency boot touch pad on the rear of the boot See Rear Seats on page 3-10.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured will bypass the 30-second delay during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm This vehicle has theft-deterrent system. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make A door, the bonnet, or the boot The vehicle alarm system will not the vehicle impossible to steal.
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2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of Condition To disarm the alarm system or turn the vehicle, such as a change in off the alarm if it has been activated, is pressed on the transmitter vehicle orientation.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Inclination, and Intrusion Operation under Remote Keyless The vehicle is automatically Entry (RKE) System Operation on immobilised when the vehicle is Sensors Disable Switch page 2-2. turned off. It is recommended that the intrusion When the doors are secured with The immobilisation system is and inclination sensors be the deadbolt, they cannot be...
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle. If the transmitter is ever If the ignition modes will not change Exterior Mirrors damaged, you may not be able to with the other transmitter, your start your vehicle. vehicle needs service. If the ignition Convex Mirrors does change modes, the first When trying to start the vehicle, the...
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Folding Mirrors Mirror Power Folding Mirrors If equipped, the driver side exterior automatic dimming mirror will automatically adjust for the glare of headlights behind. Memory Mirrors The vehicle may have exterior memory mirrors.
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows They are accidentally manually Interior Mirrors Windows folded or unfolded. They do not stay in the unfolded Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning position. Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear They vibrate at normal driving Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind your speeds.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The vehicle aerodynamics are On coupé models, the window will designed to improve fuel economy lower to a predetermined position. performance. This may result in a Press the switch again to lower the pulsing sound when either rear window fully.
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2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows auto-reverse. The window will return In this mode, the window can close 4. Continue holding the switch up to normal operation after the on an object in its path. Use care for approximately two seconds obstruction or condition is removed.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Roof Open/Close: Press the rear or Press to activate the window front of the switch (1) to the first lockout. The indicator light in the detent and hold to open or close the switch will illuminate when Sunroof sunroof.
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2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-31 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-18 Airbag System Check .
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint, top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side height as the top of the occupant's of the head restraint, and pull up or Warning head.
Seats and Restraints head restraint after the button is Front Seats released to make sure that it is locked in place. Easy Entry Seat The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the seat by To move the seat forward, press Power Seat Adjustment moving the rear of the control up and hold the front of the switch (1) or down. on the outboard side of the upper Warning backrest.
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support Reclining Seat Backrests Adjustment To adjust the lumbar and bolster To adjust the seatback: support: If equipped, pull up on the lever. Tilt the top of the control Then pull or push on the support to Press and hold the control rearward to recline.
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Warning 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. Instead, it will be in front of you.
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Seats and Restraints 2. Press and release SET. A beep Depending upon the Auto Memory Releasing "1," "2," or before the will sound. Recall feature enabled in the vehicle stored positions are reached stops personalisation menu, memory "1" the recall. 3.
Seats and Restraints To activate the recall when the Easy Exit recall automatically recalling again by opening the transmission is in P (Park) and On - activates when one of the following driver door and pressing At Ignition On is selected in the occurs: the RKE transmitter.
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Seats and Restraints If available, the buttons are near the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats Warning (Continued) climate controls on the centre stack. When it is cold outside, the heated To operate, the ignition must be in seats can be turned on heat, such as a blanket, cushion, ON/RUN/START.
3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To fold the seatback: Folding the Seat Backrest Either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause 2.
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Raising the Seat Backrest To raise a seatback: Rear Seat Pass-Through Door 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure Warning the centre safety belt and latch do not get behind the seat. Push If either seatback is not locked, it the seatback rearward to lock it could move forward in a sudden in place.
3-12 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.
Seats and Restraints 3-13 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.
3-14 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. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if On saloon models, if you are using there is a sudden stop or crash.
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Seats and Restraints 3-15 If the webbing locks in the catch 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. To make the lap part tight, pull plate before it reaches the buckle until it clicks. up on the shoulder belt. buckle, tilt the catch plate flat to Pull up on the latch plate to On saloon models, it may be...
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3-16 Seats and Restraints Automatic Seat Belt Tightening The system will not activate if the Traction Control/Electronic Stability System Control system is not functioning If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise properly. See Traction Control/ Control (ACC), it also has the Electronic Stability Control on Automatic Seat Belt Tightening page 9-30.
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Seats and Restraints 3-17 pretensioners can also help tighten To install: the safety belts in a side crash or a roll-over event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and possibly other parts of the seat belt system will need to be replaced.
3-18 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Store of the body are best able to take the guide in its storage pocket on belt restraining forces.
Seats and Restraints 3-19 A pregnant woman should wear a crash. They can rip apart under Replacing Safety Belt lap-shoulder belt, and the lap impact forces. If a belt is torn or System Parts after a portion should be worn as low as frayed, get a new one right away.
3-20 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System Saloon models may have the belt assemblies inspected or following airbags: The vehicle has the following replaced. Seat-mounted side impact airbags: New parts and repairs may be airbags for the second row A frontal airbag for the driver.
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Seats and Restraints 3-21 the risk of injury from the force of an Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or Here are the most important things properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side...
3-22 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical The driver knee airbag is below the problem.
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Seats and Restraints 3-23 Warning (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The vehicle also has a seat position direction of the impact, and how sensor that enables the sensing Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. system to monitor the position of the front outboard passenger seat.
Seats and Restraints 3-25 rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many will inflate when either side of the types of collisions, primarily Restrain? vehicle is struck or if the sensing because the occupant's motion is system predicts that the vehicle is not toward those airbags.
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3-26 Seats and Restraints be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may Warning (Continued) from the vents in the deflated automatically unlock the doors, turn airbags. Airbag inflation does not on the interior lamps and hazard Use caution if attempting to prevent the driver from seeing out of warning lights, and shut off the fuel...
Seats and Restraints 3-27 The vehicle has a crash sensing outboard passenger frontal airbag and diagnostic module which and knee airbag should be allowed records information after a to inflate or not. crash. See Vehicle Data According to accident statistics, Recording and Privacy on children are safer when properly page 13-2.
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3-28 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is and knee airbag anytime the system Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front senses that a person of adult size is outboard passenger airbag and sitting properly in the front outboard airbag.
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Seats and Restraints 3-29 3. Remove any additional items happens, adjust the head Warning from the seat such as blankets, restraint. See Head Restraints cushions, seat covers, seat on page 3-2. If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers. 6.
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3-30 Seats and Restraints If a person of adult size is sitting in A thick layer of additional material, Warning the front outboard passenger seat, such as a blanket or cushion, but the off indicator is lit, it could be or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger because that person is not sitting...
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Liquid pooled on the seat that Warning Warning (Continued) has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger Stowing of articles under the can still inflate during improper sensing system will turn on the passenger seat or between the service.
3-32 Seats and Restraints overhead console, front sensors, sensing system from properly Caution side impact sensors, or airbag turning off the passenger airbag(s). wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on If an airbag covering is damaged, page 3-27. Your dealer and the service manual opened, or broken, the airbag have information about the location The vehicle has rollover roof-rail...
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Child Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning Older Children protect you and your Safety procedures must always passenger(s) in a crash, resulting be observed when disposing of in serious injury or even death. To the vehicle or vehicle parts. help make sure the airbag Disposal should only be systems are working properly...
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3-34 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Seats and Restraints 3-35 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.
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3-36 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning tightened around a child's neck, Never hold an infant or a child the only way to loosen the belt is while riding in a vehicle. Due to to cut it. crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not Never leave children unattended possible to hold it during a crash.
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Seats and Restraints 3-37 For most basic types of child Warning (Continued) Warning restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing the front outboard seat, always A young child's hip bones are still a child restraint, be sure it is move the front passenger seat as so small that the vehicle's regular designed to be used in a motor...
3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Securing the Child within the crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child Warning restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or...
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3-40 Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the Warning child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able Do not use a rearward facing to access adjacent safety belt child restraint on a seat protected assemblies or ISOFIX anchors for by an airbag in front of it! additional passengers or child...
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Seats and Restraints 3-41 ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Sedan) Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Front Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger Carrycot ISO/L1 ISO/L2 ISO/R1 (up to 10 kg) ISO/R1 (up to 13 kg) ISO/R2 IUF¹...
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3-42 Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Size Class and Seat B1 - ISO/F2X: Forward-facing child D - ISO/R2: Rear-facing child Device: restraint system for smaller children restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. in the weight class up to 13 kg. A - ISO/F3: Forward-facing child C - ISO/R3: Rear-facing child E - ISO/R1: Rear-facing child...
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Seats and Restraints 3-43 Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Saloon) Seating Positions Mass Group Front Rear Left Rear Right Rear Centre Passenger Outboard Outboard Group 0 Up to 10 kg Group 0 + Up to 13 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Group II 15 to 25 kg Group III...
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3-44 Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Coupe) Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Front Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger Carrycot ISO/L1 ISO/L2 ISO/R1 IUF¹ IUF¹ (up to 10 kg) ISO/R1 IUF¹...
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Seats and Restraints 3-45 Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Front Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group.
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3-46 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Coupe) Seating Positions Mass Group Front Rear Left Rear Right Passenger Outboard Outboard Group 0 Up to 10 kg Group 0 + Up to 13 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Group II 15 to 25 kg Group III...
Seats and Restraints 3-47 ISOFIX Child Restraint No more than two ISOFIX child Restraint Systems Suitability table restraint systems can be installed by IUF. See Where to Put the Systems on the rear seats at the same time, Restraint on page 3-39. though not right next to each other.
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3-48 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the ISOFIX system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Seats and Restraints 3-49 5. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured tether.
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3-50 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this the lap and shoulder portions of position, follow the instructions that the vehicle's safety belt through Secure rear-facing child restraints came with the child restraint and the or around the restraint.
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Seats and Restraints 3-51 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started.
3-52 Seats and Restraints Vehicle speed at impact is less Pedestrian Protection Warning than 22 km/h (14 mph) or System greater than 50 km/h (31 mph). After the bonnet has lifted, the The vehicle impacts a small Your vehicle is equipped with a rear bonnet hinge area may be object.
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Temporary Bonnet Repair Caution Warning If the rear of the bonnet is raised, the bonnet may be repositioned After the pedestrian protection You or others could be injured temporarily if a towing service is not system has deployed, see your when the bonnet is lowered or available.
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3-54 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Do not drive the vehicle if the Safety procedures must always bonnet is not securely latched at be observed when disposing of both rear corners. the vehicle or vehicle parts. Disposal should only be Operating your vehicle without the performed by an authorised bonnet securely latched can lead...
Storage Storage Storage To access, press on the cover and release. There is an accessory Compartments power outlet inside. See Power Outlets on page 5-6. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .
Storage Touch the bottom of the climate Armrest Storage control system panel again until the door automatically starts to close. Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use the key to lock and unlock it. The glove box may have a compact disc player inside.
Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages ..5-39 Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Security Messages ..5-40 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-40 Steering Wheel Starting the Vehicle Adjustment...
Instruments and Controls To set the power tilt wheel memory The steering wheel takes about position, see Memory Seats on three minutes to be fully heated. page 3-6. Horn Steering Wheel Controls Press on the steering wheel pad The infotainment system can be to sound the horn.
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Instruments and Controls Move the windscreen wiper lever Clear snow and ice from the wiper Rainsense out of the INT position to blades and windscreen before using For vehicles with Rainsense, a deactivate Rainsense. them. If frozen to the windscreen, sensor near the top centre of the carefully loosen or thaw them.
Instruments and Controls is reached. When the windscreen Pull the wiper lever toward you and 3. Press to go back to the wiper lever is released, additional hold briefly to activate. The previous menu. wipes may occur depending on how headlamp washers will spray once, If auto timing is set, the time long the windscreen washer had...
Instruments and Controls Power Sockets turning RAP back on. If the problem When adding electrical equipment, continues, the issue could be within ensure that you follow the proper The accessory power outlets can be your device. Try another known installation instructions included with used to plug in electrical equipment, good device to make sure the circuit the equipment.
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Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 230 Volt If equipment is connected using The power outlet is not designed for more than 150 watts or a system the following and may not work Alternating Current fault is detected, a protection circuit properly, if this equipment is If equipped, this power outlet is on shuts off the power supply and the...
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
5-10 Instruments and Controls Cluster Application Displays Audio Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the While the Audio application page is The cluster has three interactive items to be displayed in the DIC displayed, press SEL to enter the display zones.
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Mileometer When the ignition is on, the fuel Caution gauge indicates about how much The odometer shows how far the fuel is left in the tank. If the engine is operated with the vehicle has been driven, in either There is an arrow near the fuel rpm in the warning area at the kilometres or miles.
5-12 Instruments and Controls The gauge takes a few seconds too hot. Pull off the road, stop the If the driver safety belt is buckled, to stabilise after the ignition is vehicle, and turn off the engine as neither the light nor the chime turned on and goes back to soon as possible.
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the passenger safety belt is If there is a problem with the airbag fastened, neither the chime nor the system, a Driver Information Centre light comes on. (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on The front passenger safety belt page 5-39.
5-14 Instruments and Controls light either the on or off symbol to let a check to show the light is working. Warning you know the status of the front It should go out when the engine is outboard passenger frontal airbag started.
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Instruments and Controls 5-15 are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in Caution (Continued) maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction. (TPC) can affect the vehicle's on when the vehicle is placed in emission controls and can cause ON/RUN for Key Access or Service Caution...
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5-16 Instruments and Controls To prevent more serious damage to The following may correct an could allow fuel to evaporate into the vehicle: emission control system the atmosphere. A few driving malfunction: trips with the adapter removed Reduce vehicle speed. may turn off the light.
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Emissions Inspection and is not on while the vehicle is in Brake System Warning ON/RUN or Service Only Mode. Maintenance Programs Light See your dealer for assistance in Depending on where you live, your verifying proper operation of the The vehicle brake system consists vehicle may be required to malfunction indicator lamp.
5-18 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on and stays on, Parking Brake Light Service Electric Parking there is a basic braking system Brake Light problem. Warning The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. The parking brake status light Driving with the brake system comes on when the parking brake is...
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If a message displays in the Driver If the ABS light is the only light on, downshift is recommended. The Information Centre (DIC), see Brake the vehicle has regular brakes, but number displayed with the arrow System Messages on page 5-31.
5-20 Instruments and Controls ® This light is amber and flashes as a Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed. See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on page 9-56. Vehicle Ahead Indicator This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while...
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on Caution and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively The engine coolant temperature working. warning light indicates that the See Traction Control/Electronic vehicle has overheated.
5-22 Instruments and Controls Tyre Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light This light should come on briefly as will come on at every ignition cycle.
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Main-Beam On Light This light is near the fuel gauge and The security light should come on This light comes on when the comes on briefly when the ignition is briefly as the engine is started.
5-24 Instruments and Controls Adaptive Forward Rear Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Lighting (AFL) Light This light comes on when the rear The cruise control light is white fog lamps are in use. when the cruise control is on and This light should come on briefly as ready, and turns green when the the vehicle is started.
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Information Displays 4. Press SEL while an item is : Press to move between highlighted to select or deselect the interactive display zones in the that item. When an item is Driver Information cluster. Press to go back to the selected, a checkmark will previous menu.
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5-26 Instruments and Controls range estimate is based on an vehicle has right now and changes Turn Arrow: Shows the next average of the vehicle's fuel frequently as driving conditions manoeuvre when using route economy over recent driving history change. guidance.
Instruments and Controls 5-27 page. If the selected speed limit is Maintenance Schedule. See Blank Page: The Blank Page exceeded, a pop-up warning is Scheduled Maintenance on display allows for no information to displayed and a chime may sound. page 11-1. be displayed in the DIC display zone(s).
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5-28 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Caution Low Fuel If you try to use the HUD image Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be as a parking aid, you may cleared by using the steering wheel misjudge the distance and controls.
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Instruments and Controls 5-29 HUD Views (Image Adjustment): Press down or lift up to centre the HUD There are four views in the HUD. image. The HUD image can only be Some vehicle information and adjusted up and down, not side vehicle messages or alerts may be to side.
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5-30 Instruments and Controls HUD is adjusted to the proper Performance View: This display height. gives the speedometer reading (in English or metric units), rpm Polarised sunglasses are reading, transmission positions, and not worn. gear shift indicator. Windscreen and HUD lens are Care of the HUD clean.
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON Charging Messages This message is displayed when the Messages displayed on the DIC vehicle is in transport mode. Some indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE features can be disabled while in some action that may be needed to this mode, including Remote...
5-32 Instruments and Controls RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Compass Messages This can occur under the following conditions: This message is displayed if the Dashes may be displayed if the The radar is not clean. Keep the Electric Parking Brake is on while vehicle temporarily loses radar sensors free of mud, dirt, the vehicle is in motion.
Instruments and Controls 5-33 SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE message may also be displayed if conditioning compressor turns back the vehicle starts to move. Close the on. The vehicle can continue to be CONTROL door completely. driven. This message displays when the If this message continues to appear, HOOD OPEN Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
5-34 Instruments and Controls damage. This message clears when before filling to the recommended next time the vehicle is driven. The the engine has cooled to a safe level. If the oil is not low and this vehicle may be driven at a reduced operating temperature.
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Transmitter Battery under Remote NUMBER OF KEYS AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Keyless Entry (RKE) System PROGRAMMED ON/OFF Operation on page 2-2. This message displays when This message is displayed when the NO REMOTE KEY WAS programming new keys to the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and vehicle.
5-36 Instruments and Controls Heavy rain or snow is interfering Object Detection System braking functions of the Auto with the radar object detection or Collision Preparation feature. Some Messages camera performance. last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the 24 GHz RADARS OFF This message may also be Alert setting, but braking is less...
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Instruments and Controls 5-37 LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF REAR AUTO BRAKE AND SERVICE AUTOMATIC PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE COLLISION PREP This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind This message displays when If this message displays, take the Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane attempting to activate the parking vehicle to your dealer to repair the...
5-38 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) TAKE STEERING and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features will not work. Take the If LKA does not detect active driver features. vehicle to your dealer. steering, an alert and chime may be provided.
Instruments and Controls 5-39 See All-Wheel Drive on page 9-25. SERVICE SUSPENSION TRACTION CONTROL ON SYSTEM This message may display when the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE Traction Control System (TCS) has This message displays when there This message displays if a problem been turned on.
5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE AUTOMATIC SERVICE PEDESTRIAN Starting the Vehicle SEATBELT TIGHTENING PROTECTION SYSTEM Messages SYSTEM This message displays when there PRESS BRAKE TO START is a problem with the pedestrian If this message displays, take the VEHICLE protection system. See your retailer vehicle to your dealer to repair the for service immediately.
Instruments and Controls 5-41 start, turn the steering wheel the The low tyre pressure warning light SHIFT DENIED other way, and try starting the will also come on. See Tyre This message displays when using vehicle again. Pressure Light on page 5-22. the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and If a tyre pressure message appears attempting to shift to a gear not...
5-42 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Messages Personalisation WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Use the audio system controls to WITH CARE access the personalisation menus This message may display when the for customising vehicle features. washer fluid level is low.
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Instruments and Controls 5-43 Personalisation Menus Language (Language) Radio The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Select and the following may be available: the available language(s). display: Time and Date Select the language. The selected Manage Favourites language will display on the system, Language (Language)
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5-44 Instruments and Controls Audible Touch Feedback Audio Cue Volume Auto Fan Max Speed This allows Audible Touch If equipped, this feature adjusts the This feature will set the maximum Feedback to be turned on or off. auto fan speed. start-up and shut-down sounds.
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Instruments and Controls 5-45 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Collision Alert and Active Select Off or On. Emergency Braking features. See Lane Change Alert Comfort and Convenience Active Emergency Braking System Alert Type on page 9-52. Select and the following may display: This feature will set crash alerts to Select Off, Alert &...
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5-46 Instruments and Controls Reverse Tilt Mirror Easy Exit Options Lighting When on, both the driver and This feature automatically recalls Select and the following may passenger mirrors will tilt downward the current driver's previously stored display: when the vehicle is shifted to Exit button position when exiting the Vehicle Locator Lights R (Reverse) to improve visibility of...
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Instruments and Controls 5-47 Remote Door Unlock Select Left-Hand Traffic or Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Right-Hand Traffic. On some Relock Remotely Unlocked When on, this feature will keep the vehicles select Left-Hand Traffic, Doors driver door from locking when the Right-Hand Traffic, door is open.
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5-48 Instruments and Controls Ringtones Remote Door Unlock Passive Door Unlock Voice Mail Numbers This allows selection of which doors This allows passive unlocking to be will unlock when pressing the unlock turned on or off and selects what Pair New Device button on the RKE transmitter.
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Instruments and Controls 5-49 Display Turn Display Off Return to Factory Settings Select to turn the display off. Press Select and the following may Select and the following may anywhere on the display area or any display: display: faceplate button to turn the Mode Restore Vehicle Settings display on.
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-8 Exit Lighting ....6-9 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Power Protection .
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Lighting The system detects a preceding Turning On and Enabling (Parking Lamps): Turns on the vehicle's tail lamps. IntelliBeam parking lamps including all lamps, The outside light is bright except the headlamps. To enable the automatic main beam enough that main beam system, with the indicator lever in (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps are not required.
Lighting Your vehicle is loaded such that The main beams may not turn off the front end points upward, automatically if the system cannot causing the light sensor to aim detect other vehicle's lamps high and not detect headlamps because of any of the following: and tail lamps.
Lighting If the headlamps are in Automatic Headlamp The system may also turn on the main-beam mode, they will go to headlamps when driving through a System dipped beam. parking garage or tunnel. When the exterior lamp control is If the vehicle is started in a dark Daytime Running set to AUTO and it is dark enough garage, the automatic headlamp...
Lighting Lights On with Wipers the transmission is in R (Reverse). The dipped beam headlamps must AFL is not immediately operable be on to adjust the headlamp level. If the windscreen wipers are after starting the vehicle; driving a (Headlamp Levelling): Move activated in daylight with the engine short distance is required to the thumbwheel up or down to...
Lighting Hazard Lights Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the indicator flashes three times.
Lighting Rear Fog Lamps Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted. Instrument Panel Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the DOOR position.
Lighting To change the dome lamp settings, The front reading lamps are in the Lighting Features press: overhead console. OFF: Turns the lamp off, even Entry Lighting Press to turn the lamps on when a door is open. or off. The headlights, tail lights, number DOOR: The lamp comes on when plate lamps, outside mirror lamps,...
Lighting This feature can be changed. See Battery Power Protection If the exterior lamps are left on, they Vehicle Locator Lights under turn off when the vehicle power is The battery saver feature is Vehicle Personalisation on turned off. If the parking lamps are designed to protect the vehicle's page 5-42.
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation. System ..... . 8-1 Air Vents Air Vents .
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Climate Controls Climate Control Touch Screen The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate The fan, air delivery mode, A/C control buttons on the faceplate are mode, driver and passenger adjusted. The air delivery mode can temperatures and SYNC settings be adjusted on the climate control can be controlled by pressing status screen.
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Climate Controls 2. Set the temperature. Allow the driver and passenger temperatures climate control system, press and system time to stabilise. Then can also be adjusted by pressing hold the fan down button or touch adjust the temperature as the controls on the touch screen. screen fan control until it is off.
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Climate Controls operation. To turn Auto Demist off or (Demist): Clears the windows of (Recirculation): Press to on, see "Climate and Air Quality" mist or moisture. Air is directed to alternate between recirculating air under Vehicle Personalisation on the windscreen, side windows and inside the vehicle or pulling in page 5-42.
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Climate Controls demister turns on automatically Sensors (Driver and Passenger when the interior temperature is cold Heated Seats, If Equipped): Press and the outside temperature is to heat the driver or about 4°C (40°F) and below. The passenger seat cushion and auto rear demister turns off backrest.
Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from air inlets at the centre and on the side of the base of the windscreen that instrument panel. could block the flow of air into the vehicle.
Climate Controls Maintenance Service During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper All vehicles have a label equipment. Venting refrigerants Passenger Compartment underbonnet that identifies the directly to the atmosphere is harmful refrigerant used in the vehicle. The Air Filter to the environment and may also refrigerant system should only be create unsafe conditions based on...
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Information Braking General Towing Braking action involves perception Information ....9-62 Defensive Driving time and reaction time. Deciding to Conversions and Add-Ons push the brake pedal is perception Defensive driving means always...
Driving and Operating power brake assist but it will be steering but steering will be stiffer See specific vehicle steering used when the brake is applied. than normal at slow speeds. See messages under Vehicle Messages Once the power assist is used up, it your dealer for service.
Driving and Operating Antilock Brake System (ABS) 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids allows steering while braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tyre contacts the existing conditions, and by not Off-Road Recovery pavement edge.
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Requires a 600 W fan in addition The front, if equipped with AWD, acceleration, or braking, to the production option V03. and rear axle fluid temperatures including reducing vehicle speed may be higher than when driving in RON 104 premium fuel must be by shifting to a lower gear.
Driving and Operating Before racing, replace existing Driving on Wet Roads Warning (Continued) brake fluid with a qualified racing Rain and wet roads can reduce brake fluid from a sealed happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your container.
Driving and Operating Overtake with caution. Stay in your own lane. Do not Warning swing wide or cut across the Keep windscreen wiping centre of the road. Drive at equipment in good condition. Using the brakes to slow the speeds that let you stay in your Keep the windscreen washer vehicle on a long downhill slope own lane.
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Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so Being stuck in snow can be a traction is not lost. Accelerating too serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: quickly causes the wheels to spin vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Warning (Continued) it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the For more information about Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when right to clear the area around the carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
9-10 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tyre and Loading Information Warning Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight the vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the...
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Driving and Operating 9-11 Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is A vehicle-specific Tyre and Load Limit 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) Loading Information label is = 650 lbs.) attached to the vehicle's centre Locate the statement The pillar (B-pillar).
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9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
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Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle or the vehicle - like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything else - the vehicle's capacity weight.
9-14 Driving and Operating Avoid driving at any one Starting and Warning (Continued) constant speed, fast or slow. Operating Avoid downshifting to brake or Never stack heavier slow the vehicle when the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Run-In engine speed will exceed inside the vehicle so that 4,000 rpm.
Driving and Operating 9-15 Ignition Positions to the Keyless Access system. See The vehicle may have an electric Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) steering column lock. The lock is System Operation on page 2-2. activated when the vehicle is switched to OFF and either front To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle door is opened.
9-16 Driving and Operating 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, See Starting the Engine on This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, page 9-16. The ignition will then vehicle is moving.
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Driving and Operating 9-17 Starting Procedure (Keyless Caution Caution Access) 1. With the Keyless Access Do not try to shift to P (Park) if Cranking the engine for long system, the RKE transmitter the vehicle is moving. If you do, periods of time, by pressing the must be in the vehicle.
9-18 Driving and Operating starts briefly but then stops Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle with the again, do the same thing. This Engine Running (Automatic Use this procedure to shift into clears the extra petrol from the Transmission) P (Park): engine.
Driving and Operating 9-19 If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park 4. Press the shift lever button. the engine running, the vehicle must 5. Move the shift lever. This vehicle is equipped with an be in P (Park) and the parking brake electronic shift lock release system.
9-20 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Always apply parking brake. See remove it. Turn the steering wheel Warning Parking Brake or Electric Parking until the steering wheel lock is felt Engine exhaust contains carbon Brake. to engage. monoxide (CO) which cannot be Switch off the engine.
Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
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9-22 Driving and Operating ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of N (Neutral): In this position, the Warning P (Park), ease pressure on the shift engine does not connect with the lever and push the shift lever all the wheels. To restart when the vehicle It is dangerous to get out of the way into P (Park) as you maintain is already moving, use N (Neutral)
Driving and Operating 9-23 Manual Mode Caution (Continued) Caution Driver Shift Control (DSC) repairs would not be covered by Spinning the tyres or holding the the vehicle warranty. Be sure the vehicle in one place on a hill Caution engine is not running at high using only the accelerator pedal speed when shifting the vehicle.
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9-24 Driving and Operating Vehicles with DSC may either use Tap Shift 2. Pull the control toward you to the shift lever or the tap shift shift. Pull the left control to ( ) controls on the back of the steering downshift, and the right control wheel (if equipped) to manually shift to (+) upshift.
Driving and Operating 9-25 revolutions per minute (rpm). The Shift Indicator Drive Systems transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower or higher gear All-Wheel Drive if the engine rpm is too high or too low. Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four If shifting is prevented for any wheels.
9-26 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking Brake (Manual) Parking Brake (Electric) Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
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9-28 Driving and Operating The system has a red handbrake continuously, then the EPB is only normal, and is done to periodically status light and an amber partially applied or there is a check the correct operation of the handbrake warning light. See problem with the EPB.
Driving and Operating 9-29 power brake system under drive off. After the driver completely Caution conditions where the driver has stops and holds the vehicle in a quickly and forcefully applied the complete standstill on a grade, HSA Driving with the parking brake on brake pedal in an attempt to quickly will be automatically activated.
9-30 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will The indicator light for both systems disengage.
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Driving and Operating 9-31 The button for TCS and StabiliTrak If TCS is limiting wheel spin when comes on and stays on: is on the centre console, behind the button is pressed, the system 1. Stop the vehicle. gear lever. will not turn off until the wheels stop 2.
9-32 Driving and Operating Driver Mode Control Tour Mode Use for normal city and highway Driver Mode Control attempts to add driving to provide a smooth, a sportier feel, provide a more soft ride. comfortable ride, or assist in different weather conditions or Sport Mode terrain.
Driving and Operating 9-33 Snow/Ice Mode Limited-Slip Rear Axle Cruise Control Use when more traction is needed Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle With cruise control, a speed of during slippery conditions. The can give more traction on snow, about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more transmission will use 2 (Second) mud, ice, sand or gravel.
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9-34 Driving and Operating ® If the StabiliTrak system begins to 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the (On/Off): Press to turn the limit wheel spin while using cruise speedometer, press SET down to system on and off. A white cruise control, the cruise control the second detent.
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Driving and Operating 9-35 To increase vehicle speed in To decrease the vehicle speed in Resuming a Set Speed larger increments, briefly press larger increments, briefly press If the cruise control is set at a +RES up to the second detent. SET down to the second desired speed and then the brakes For each press, the vehicle...
9-36 Driving and Operating applying the SET switch will result Press If a vehicle is detected in your path, in cruise control set to the current ACC can apply acceleration or Erasing Speed Memory vehicle speed. limited, moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap.
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Driving and Operating 9-37 Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) vehicle ahead. Keep the when vehicles suddenly slow or entire front of the vehicle stop ahead, or enter your lane. clean. Also see Alerting the Driver in this section. Complete attention is Visibility is low, such as in always required while driving and fog, rain, or snow conditions.
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9-38 Driving and Operating SET (Set/Coast): Press the Select the set speed desired for The ACC indicator displays in the control down briefly to set the speed cruise. This is the vehicle speed instrument cluster and Head-Up and activate ACC or to decrease when no vehicle is detected in Display (HUD).
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Driving and Operating 9-39 To increase vehicle speed in Press and hold SET down until Increasing Speed While ACC is at larger increments, press +RES the desired lower speed is a Set Speed up to the second detent. For reached, then release it. If ACC is already activated, do one each press, the vehicle speed To decrease the vehicle speed in...
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9-40 Driving and Operating Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Approaching and Following a Press on the steering wheel to Collision Alert (FCA) System on Vehicle adjust the following gap. When page 9-49. pressed, the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument Alerting the Driver cluster and HUD.
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Driving and Operating 9-41 lamps will come on. The automatic ACC Automatically Disengages traffic before proceeding. In braking may feel or sound different addition, the left and right sides of ACC may automatically disengage than if the brakes were applied the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three and the driver will need to manually manually.
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9-42 Driving and Operating ACC Override Warning Warning (Continued) If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, a warning message If ACC has stopped the vehicle, accelerates up to the set speed, on the DIC and in the HUD will and if ACC is disengaged, turned especially when following a indicate that automatic braking will...
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Driving and Operating 9-43 ACC may operate differently in a Other Vehicle Lane Changes sharp bend. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the bend is too sharp. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes.
9-44 Driving and Operating Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Press Driver Assistance When Towing a Trailer Systems Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is This vehicle may have features that erased from memory if work together to help avoid crashes pressed or if the ignition is or reduce crash damage while turned off.
Driving and Operating 9-45 Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Under many conditions, these beeping.
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9-46 Driving and Operating within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off Warning the ground and below bumper level. These detection distances may be The RVC system does not display shorter during warmer or humid children, pedestrians, bicyclists, weather. Blocked sensors will not crossing traffic, animals, or any detect objects and can also cause other object located outside the...
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Driving and Operating 9-47 Beeps for Front Parking Assist are Warning higher pitched than for Rear Parking Assist. The Reversing Warning System Reversing Warning and Rear only operates at speeds greater Automatic Braking than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect children, pedestrians, Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise bicyclists, animals, or objects...
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9-48 Driving and Operating may automatically brake hard to a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a reversing crash. Automatic Braking, always check Braking system. Before releasing the area around the vehicle the brakes, check the RVC Warning before and while reversing.
Driving and Operating 9-49 from the back of the vehicle do not The parking assist symbols or (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), move further back when a trailer is guidance lines can be turned on or and/or the Active Emergency towed.
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9-50 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning (Continued) FCA is a warning system and or ice, or if the windscreen is does not apply the brakes. When damaged. It may also not detect a approaching a slower-moving or vehicle on winding or hilly roads, stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or in conditions that can limit...
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Driving and Operating 9-51 Collision Alert When this Collision Alert occurs, the Selecting the Alert Timing brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to apply the brake pedal as needed.
9-52 Driving and Operating alert will occur. Consider traffic and the front of the vehicle where radar continue to be applied as needed. weather conditions when selecting sensors are located, may correct IBA will automatically disengage the alert timing. The range of the issue.
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Driving and Operating 9-53 happens, Automatic Braking may Warning Warning (Continued) engage the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. ACP is an emergency crash Complete attention is always To release the EPB, press the EPB preparation feature and is not required while driving, and you button.
9-54 Driving and Operating the Lane Change Alert system, read Warning Warning (Continued) the entire Lane Change Alert section before using this feature. Using the Automatic Collision changing lanes may result in Preparation System while towing injury, death, or vehicle damage. Lane Change Alert a trailer could cause you to lose Before making a lane change,...
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Driving and Operating 9-55 approximately between LCA can be disabled through 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2 m (6 ft) off the vehicle personalisation. See ground. The Side Blind Zone Alert Collision/Detection Systems under (SBZA) warning area starts at Vehicle Personalisation on approximately the middle of the page 5-42.
9-56 Driving and Operating of the vehicle. Attached objects may If the LCA displays do not light up of the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) also interfere with the detection of when vehicles are in the blind zone system, read the entire LKA section vehicles.
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Driving and Operating 9-57 Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Detect lanes on winding or The LKA system does not Using LKA while towing a trailer hilly roads. continuously steer the vehicle. or on slippery roads could cause It may not keep the vehicle in the loss of control of the vehicle and If LKA only detects lane markings lane or give a Lane Departure...
9-58 Driving and Operating Roads with poor lane markings, approaches a detected lane marking Fuel such as two-lane roads. without using a indicator in that Use the recommended fuel for direction. It may also provide an If the LKA system is not functioning proper vehicle maintenance.
Driving and Operating 9-59 vehicle until the fuel is at one-half Some petrol, mainly high octane Filling the Tank tank or less, then refuel with the racing petrol, can contain an current seasonal fuel. octane-enhancing additive called Warning methylcyclopentadienyl manganese Prohibited Fuels tricarbonyl (MMT).
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9-60 Driving and Operating To open the fuel filler flap, push and Saloon Cap Type Fuel System Warning (Continued) release the rearward centre edge of the flap. Fuel can spray out if the fuel Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not cap is opened too quickly.
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Driving and Operating 9-61 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Coupé Capless Fuel System Filling the Tank with a Portable clockwise until it clicks once. Make Fuel Can (Coupé) sure the cap is fully installed. The If a coupé vehicle runs out of fuel diagnostic system can determine if and must be filled from a portable the fuel cap has been left off or...
9-62 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) General Towing Remove the container from fire and you or others could be the vehicle, boot, or pickup badly burned and the vehicle Information bed before filling. could be damaged. The vehicle is neither designed nor Place the container on the intended to tow a trailer.
Driving and Operating 9-63 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Engine Compartment Fuse Lock Control Function Block ..... 10-26 Check ..... 10-21 Instrument Panel Fuse Park Brake and P (Park) Block .
10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ..10-49 General Information Damage to vehicle components Tyre Chains ....10-50 resulting from modifications or the For service and parts needs, visit If a Tyre Goes Flat .
Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Caution work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own Even small amounts of about how to service the vehicle contamination can cause damage Service Work than this manual can.
10-4 Vehicle Care Bonnet To close the bonnet: Before closing the bonnet, be sure To open the bonnet: all filler caps are on properly. Then, bring the bonnet from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) of the closed position.
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Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Windscreen Washer Fluid Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine page 10-16. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful 2.
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Vehicle Care 10-7 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution with a clean paper towel or cloth, Selecting the right engine oil then push it back in all the way. depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil.
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never Caution dispose of oil by putting it in the Oil Flushes trash or pouring it on the ground, Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The into sewers, or into streams or recommended oils meeting the engine oil can result in engine...
Vehicle Care 10-9 Change the oil as soon as possible See REMAINING OIL LIFE under Change the fluid and filter at the within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). Driver Information Centre (DIC) on intervals listed in Scheduled It is possible that, if driving under page 5-25 for information on the Maintenance on page 11-1, and be the best conditions, the oil life...
10-10 Vehicle Care release loose dust and dirt. If the Warning filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required. Operating the engine with the air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ cleaner/filter off can cause you or filter: others to be burned.
Vehicle Care 10-11 What to Use Warning Caution (Continued) Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle.
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10-12 Vehicle Care Gives boiling protection up to Never dispose of engine coolant by If coolant is visible but the coolant 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the refuse, pouring it on level is not at or above the COLD temperature.
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Vehicle Care 10-13 DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant Warning (Continued) Warning surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge for the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you spill tank pressure cap, is cool before With plain water or the wrong coolant on hot engine parts.
10-14 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank 4. With the coolant surge tank Check the level in the surge tank pressure cap from the top pressure cap off and the surge top and bottom chambers when the chamber when the cooling tank service port cap open, start cooling system has cooled down.
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Vehicle Care 10-15 running. If it is not, do not continue If the overheat warning is displayed Warning (Continued) to run the engine. Have the vehicle with no sign of steam: serviced. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open 2.
10-16 Vehicle Care If there is no sign of steam, idle the Adding Washer Fluid Caution (Continued) engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still to freeze and damage the displayed, turn off the engine until it washer fluid tank and other cools down.
Vehicle Care 10-17 proper sequence to torque Brake Fluid Warning specifications. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12-3. The brake wear warning sound Brake pads should be replaced as means that soon the brakes will complete sets. not work well. That could lead to a crash.
10-18 Vehicle Care hydraulic system fixed, since a What to Add Caution (Continued) leak means that sooner or later Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid the brakes will not work well. from a sealed container. See example, just a few drops of Recommended Fluids and Do not top off the brake fluid.
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Vehicle Care 10-19 replacement number shown on the After a power loss, such as Warning (Continued) original battery label when a new disconnecting the battery or battery is needed. removing the maxi fuses in the When working around a vehicle's power distribution fuse block, the battery, shield your eyes with following steps must be performed...
10-20 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant 1. Fill Plug black, negative (-) cable from the 2. Drain Plug battery or use a battery trickle To get an accurate reading, the charger. vehicle should be on a level surface.
Vehicle Care 10-21 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. Warning Function Check Park Brake and P (Park) When you are doing this Warning Mechanism Check inspection, the vehicle could...
10-22 Vehicle Care pressure from the regular brake To replace the windscreen wiper 4. Remove the wiper blade. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is blade: Allowing the wiper blade arm to held by the parking brake only. 1. Pull the windscreen wiper touch the windscreen when no To check the P (Park) assembly away from the...
Vehicle Care 10-23 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp alignment has been For the proper type of replacement preset and should need no further bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Warning adjustment. page 10-25. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, For any bulb-changing procedure The high intensity discharge the headlamp alignment may be...
Vehicle Care 10-25 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Electrical System Headlamp Wiring the bulb socket (1). An electrical overload may cause 5. Push the replacement bulb Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in straight into the bulb socket and some cases to remain off.
10-26 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Caution Breakers Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are The underbonnet fuse block is on component on the vehicle may protected from short circuits by a the passenger side of the engine damage it.
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Vehicle Care 10-27 Number Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Body Control Module 6 Not Used Driver Power Seat Not Used Headlamp Washer Relay Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Passenger Power Seat Body Control Module 5 Passive Entry/ Passive Start...
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10-28 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage AFS AHL/ Fuel Heater Not Used Pedestrian Headlamp Washer AIR Solenoid Relay Protection Not Used Washer Passenger Window Antilock Brake Rear Washer Relay Switch System Pump Front Washer Relay Body Control Antilock Brake Module 7 Not Used...
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Vehicle Care 10-29 Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Number Usage Block Right Main Intensity AIR Solenoid Discharge The instrument panel fuse block is Transmission Headlamp in the end of the driver side of the Control Module/ instrument panel. Spare Headlamp Main Left/Right Headlamp Dipped Relay...
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10-30 Vehicle Care To install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel, and press the cover into place.
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Vehicle Care 10-31 Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Spare Spare Spare Electric Steering Spare Spare Column Lock Spare Front Heater, Spare Ventilation, and Air Spare Conditioning Blower Heater, Ventilation, Sensing Diagnostic and Air Conditioning Retained Accessory Module/Automatic Control Power/Accessory Occupant Sensing Power Outlet Power Tilt and Telescope...
10-32 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Vehicle Care 10-33 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Electric Parking Rear Heated Seats Rear Driver Control Module Brake Semi-Active Left Window Not Used Damping System Body Control Boot Release Transfer Case Module 8 Control Module Run Relay A/C Inverter Theft Module/ Logistics Relay Universal Garage...
10-34 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tyres Number Usage Warning (Continued) Memory Seat Tyres and a serious crash. See Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Body Control page 9-10. high-quality tyres made by a Module 3 Underinflated tyres pose leading tyre manufacturer.
Vehicle Care 10-35 See Tyre Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tyres on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tyres on page 10-35. page 10-38 for inflation pressure Worn or old tyres can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash.
10-36 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tyres of the (50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km Warning same size, load range and (25 mi). As soon as possible, speed rating as the original contact the nearest authorised GM If the low tyre warning light equipment tyres.
Vehicle Care 10-37 normal driving conditions. See your on ice or snow covered roads is Caution (Continued) dealer for wheel or sensor expected. See Winter Tyres on replacement. page 10-35. Overinflated tyres, or tyres that have too much air, can Tyre Pressure Caution result in:...
10-38 Vehicle Care example of the Tyre and Remove the valve cap from the Tyre Pressure for Loading Information label, see tyre valve stem. Press the tyre High-Speed Operation Vehicle Load Limits on gauge firmly onto the valve to page 9-10. How the vehicle is get the pressure measurement.
Vehicle Care 10-39 Vehicles with P225/45R17 and Tyre Pressure Monitor tyres of a different size than the size 225/40R18 92V size tyres require indicated on the vehicle placard or System inflation pressure adjustment when tyre inflation pressure label, you driving the vehicle at speeds of should determine the proper tyre Caution 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher.
10-40 Vehicle Care responsibility to maintain correct telltale after replacing one or more tyre pressure, even if under-inflation tyres or wheels on your vehicle to has not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or illumination of the TPMS low tyre alternate tyres and wheels allow the pressure telltale.
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Vehicle Care 10-41 about the DIC operation and The TPMS can warn about a low Tyre Loading Selection displays see Driver Information tyre pressure condition but it does Equipped Centre (DIC) on page 5-25. not replace normal tyre Adjust the vehicle tyre pressures to maintenance.
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10-42 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tyres.
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Vehicle Care 10-43 using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Use the five-way DIC control on 8. Proceed to the passenger side following order: driver side front the right side of the steering front tyre, and repeat the tyre, passenger side front tyre, wheel to scroll to the Tyre procedure in Step 7.
10-44 Vehicle Care The tyre has a puncture, cut, Tyre Inspection Anytime unusual wear is or other damage that cannot noticed, rotate the tyres as soon We recommend that the tyres, be repaired well because of as possible, check for proper including the spare tyre, if the the size or location of the tyre inflation pressure, and...
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Vehicle Care 10-45 Adjust the front and rear tyres to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tyre and Loading Information label after the tyres have been rotated. See Tyre Pressure on page 10-37 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor System.
10-46 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New The rubber in tyres ages over time. Warning This also applies to the spare tyre, Tyres if the vehicle has one, even if it is Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the never used.
Vehicle Care 10-47 slow ageing. This area should be GM's exclusive TPC Spec all four tyres should wear out at free of grease, petrol, or other system considers over a dozen about the same time. See Tyre substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact Rotation on page 10-44 for rubber.
10-48 Vehicle Care speed capability when using Vehicles that have a tyre Warning (Continued) winter tyres with a lower speed pressure monitoring system rating. could give an inaccurate a crash or other vehicle damage. low-pressure warning if non-TPC Use the correct size, brand, and Spec rated tyres are installed.
Vehicle Care 10-49 brakes, rollover airbags, traction Wheel Alignment and If the wheel leaks air, replace it. control, electronic stability control, Some aluminium wheels can be Tyre Balance or All-Wheel Drive, the performance repaired. See your dealer if any of of these systems can also be these conditions exist.
10-50 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Warning Warning a crash. Always use the correct Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel tightened wheel nuts can cause Replacing a wheel with a used nuts for replacement. the wheel to become loose and one is dangerous.
Vehicle Care 10-51 Drive slowly and follow the cable If a Tyre Goes Flat The vehicle has no spare tyre, no manufacturer's instructions. If the tyre changing equipment and no It is unusual for a tyre to blow out cables contact the vehicle, stop and place to store a tyre.
10-52 Vehicle Care Jump Starting 4. Discharged Battery Negative Caution Grounding Point For more information about the The jump start positive post (1) and Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on negative post (2) are on the battery in costly damage to the vehicle page 10-18.
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Vehicle Care 10-53 2. Position the two vehicles so that Warning Warning they are not touching. 3. Apply the parking brake firmly An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine and put the shift lever in when the engine is not running parts can injure you badly.
10-54 Vehicle Care 9. Start the engine in the vehicle Towing the Vehicle Caution with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at Improper use of the tow eye can Caution least four minutes. cause vehicle damage. Use 10.
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Vehicle Care 10-55 Is the vehicle ready to be wheels on the ground. Dolly towing towed? Just as preparing the is towing the vehicle with two vehicle for a long trip, make sure wheels on the ground and two the vehicle is prepared to be wheels up on a device known as a towed.
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10-56 Vehicle Care The vehicle was not designed to be Use the following procedure to dolly Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive towed with all four wheels on the tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from Vehicles) ground. If a rear-wheel-drive vehicle the rear: must be towed, a dolly or a trailer 1.
Vehicle Care 10-57 Appearance Care Caution Caution (Continued) Exterior Care Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle products can be obtained from with all four wheels on the your dealer. Follow all Locks ground, or even with only two of manufacturer directions regarding its wheels on the ground, will correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory.
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10-58 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from damage it. Use only non-abrasive industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, waxes and polishes that are...
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Vehicle Care 10-59 Aftermarket appearance caps or The bright metal mouldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ covers while the lamps are vehicle are aluminium or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and illuminated, due to excessive steel. To prevent damage always Stripes heat generated.
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10-60 Vehicle Care Windscreen and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a Caution clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windscreen Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-4. with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and other chrome Tyres trim may be damaged if the Clean rubber blades using a lint-free vehicle is not washed after driving...
Vehicle Care 10-61 silicone grease on weatherstrips Finish Damage Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them Quickly repair minor chips and last longer, seal better, and not stick scratches with touch-up materials automatic car wash that uses or squeak. available from your dealer to avoid silicone carbide tyre cleaning corrosion.
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10-62 Vehicle Care Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water.
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Vehicle Care 10-63 Coated Mouldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colourfastness 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Coated mouldings should be before using a commercial colourfast cloth with water. cleaned. upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. Microfiber cloth is recommended When lightly soiled, wipe with a If ring formation occurs, clean the...
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10-64 Vehicle Care Caution Caution Caution Do not attach a device with a Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces.
Vehicle Care 10-65 Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for The driver side floor mat is held in proper floor mat usage. place by button-type retainers. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor Removing and Replacing the mats were designed for your Floor Mats Warning...
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 Change the engine oil and filter General Information originally built into your vehicle.
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11-2 Service and Maintenance Steering and suspension Bonnet/Boot lid/Tailgate/Liftglass Inspection Every 15 000 km or inspection. Visual inspection for Support Gas Strut Service: 1 Year damaged, loose, or missing Visually inspect gas strut, Engine coolant level check. parts or signs of wear. if equipped, for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
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Service and Maintenance 11-3 Additional Maintenance Every or delivery service. During any Additional Maintenance Every maintenance, if a power washer 30 000 km or 2 Years 96 000 km is used to clean mud and dirt In addition to the items listed under Spark plugs replace.
11-4 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos2 approved logo for GM approved engine oil.
Service and Maintenance 11-5 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Bonnet Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Key Lock Cylinders, Bonnet and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification The Vehicle Identification Number may be embossed on the instrument panel, visible through the Vehicle Identification windscreen, or in the engine Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) compartment on the right-hand body Vehicle Identification panel. Number (VIN) .
12-2 Technical Data Paint information. Engine Identification Service Parts Production options and special Identification Label The eighth character in the VIN is equipment. the engine code. This code This label, on the load floor under Do not remove this label from the identifies the vehicle's engine, the spare tyre cover in the boot, has vehicle.
Technical Data 12-3 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-4 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the bonnet.
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12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine 203 kW (272 hp)@ (260 lb ft) 0.75 0.90 mm (0.030 5 500 min @1800 5500 min 0.035 in) Fuel Consumption and Emissions Information Urban Extra-Urban Combined...
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Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Infotainment System ..13-2 door openers. RFID technology in Cadillac vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Cadillac system containing personal information.
13-2 Customer Information Vehicle reactions in particular Vehicle Data When using the vehicle, situations driving situations (e.g., inflation may occur in which this technical Recording and of an airbag, activation of the data related to other information stability regulation system). (accident report, damages on the Privacy vehicle, witness statements, etc.)
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INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) All-Wheel Drive ..9-25, 10-20 Passenger Sensing Anti-theft Accessories and System ..... .3-27 Locking System .
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INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Child Restraints High Intensity Discharge Infants and Young Battery ..... . . 10-18 (HID) Lighting ... . . 10-23 Children .
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INDEX Coolant Door Dual Automatic Climate Engine ..... . .10-11 Ajar Messages ....5-33 Control System .
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INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fuel (cont'd) Gauge ......5-11 Coolant Temperature Features Warning Light ....5-21 Low Fuel Warning Light .
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INDEX General Information Headlamps (cont'd) Instrument Panel Main-Beam On Light ..5-23 Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Storage Area ....4-1 Towing .
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INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lighting Lights (cont'd) Exterior Lighting Battery Adaptive Forward ....6-5 Traction Control System ® Saver ......6-9 Entry .
INDEX Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..5-14 Messages (cont'd) Vehicle Reminder ... . .5-42 Manual Mode ....9-23 Object Detection System Memory Features .
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INDEX Parking or Reversing Replacing Airbag System ..3-32 Assistance Systems ..9-45 Replacing Safety Belt Radio Frequency Passenger Airbag Status System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-19 Identification (RFID) .
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INDEX Securing Child Side Blind Zone Restraints ....3-47, 3-49 Alert (SBZA) ....9-54 Safety Belts .
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i-10 INDEX Sun Visors ..... 2-23 Traction Tyres (cont'd) Rotation ....10-44 Sunroof .
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INDEX i-11 Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Security ..... .2-15 Alignment and Tyre Speed Messages ... . .5-42 Balance .
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