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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2015 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 3 2015 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-65 Customer Information ..13-1 Towing the Vehicle ..10-68 Customer Information .
  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the the CADILLAC Emblem, and CTS Attention: Customer Service features.
  • Page 5: Onstar

    Introduction Danger, Warnings, and : This symbol is shown when Caution you need to see your owner manual Cautions for additional instructions or Caution indicates a hazard that Warning messages found on vehicle information. could result in property or vehicle labels and in this manual describe : This symbol is shown when damage.
  • Page 6 Introduction : Exterior Lamps : Fuel Gauge : Fuses : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Heated Steering Wheel : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ®...
  • Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 8: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-10 Parking Assist ....1-17 Steering Wheel Automatic Parking Adjustment .
  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 10: Information

    In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 9. Glove Box Button. See Glove 15. Cruise Control on page 9-34 (If Box on page 4-1. Equipped). 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on Automatic Parking Assist (If Adaptive Cruise Control on page 6-6.
  • Page 11: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief 21. Shift Lever. See Automatic Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Transmission on page 9-23. (RKE) System Information Manual Mode Button. See The RKE transmitter may work up to Automatic Transmission on This section provides a brief 60 m (197 ft) away. page 9-23.
  • Page 12: Door Locks

    In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Press twice quickly to release the trunk. To cancel a remote start do any of The engine can be started from the following: outside of the vehicle. Press and release to initiate vehicle locator.
  • Page 13 In Brief From the inside rear doors, push For Keyless Access, press the From inside, press . The down on the door lock knob on top touch pad on the rear of the trunk indicator light in the switch will of the door.
  • Page 14: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Raise or lower the seat by Press the switch down to lower the See Lumbar Adjustment on moving the rear of the control up window. Pull the switch up to raise page 3-4. or down. it. See Power Windows on Bolster Adjustment page 2-21.
  • Page 15: Memory Features

    In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features Heated and Ventilated Seats To adjust the seatback: The SET, "1," "2," and (Exit) Front Seats Tilt the top of the control buttons on the driver door are used If equipped, the buttons are near the rearward to recline.
  • Page 16: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In Brief To achieve a comfortable seating Refer to the following sections for Press to ventilate the driver position, change the seatback important information on how to use or passenger seat. A ventilated seat recline angle as little as necessary safety belts properly: has a fan that pulls or pushes air while keeping the seat and the head...
  • Page 17: Passenger Sensing System

    1-10 In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 2. Press the arrows on the control indicator lights on the overhead pad to move the mirror up, System console are visible when the vehicle down, right, or left. is started. See Passenger Airbag 3.
  • Page 18: Interior Lighting

    In Brief 1-11 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 If equipped, the control is on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel: Push the control up or down to 1.
  • Page 19: Exterior Lighting

    1-12 In Brief Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: There are four positions: Press the button next to each rear : Turns off the exterior lamps.
  • Page 20 In Brief 1-13 OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move instrument panel lights. the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 and Daytime Running : Pull the lever toward you to...
  • Page 21: Climate Controls

    1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls Climate Control Buttons 3. Fan Control 1.
  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-15 See Dual Automatic Climate Control Vehicle Features Cruise Control System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8-6 Infotainment System (if equipped). See the infotainment manual for Transmission information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, Tap Shift and voice or speech recognition.
  • Page 23 1-16 In Brief increase speed to the next 5 km/h Forward Collision Alert (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, (FCA) System press +RES up to the second detent. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by SET : Press the control down front-end crashes.
  • Page 24: Parking Assist

    In Brief 1-17 The system will not assist or alert if Rear Vision Parking Assist it detects that you are actively Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking steering. Override LKA by turning Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the the steering wheel. LKA uses a If equipped, RVC displays a view of rear bumper to assist with parking camera to detect lane markings...
  • Page 25 1-18 In Brief Inside the storage area under When the vehicle speed is below Active Emergency the armrest cover. 30 km/h (18 mph), press the APA Braking System On the rear of the center button, , to enable the system. If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise console, if equipped.
  • Page 26: Universal Remote System

    In Brief 1-19 Universal Remote System available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system. See Universal Remote System on page 5-55. Sunroof If equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
  • Page 27: Performance And Maintenance

    1-20 In Brief Press the TCS/StabiliTrak The passenger side switch (2) Performance and operates the sunshade. Press and button again to turn traction Maintenance release the front or rear of the control back on. switch (2) to express open or To turn off both TCS and express close the sunshade.
  • Page 28 In Brief 1-21 The TPMS does not replace normal 2. Press the SEL button and hold monthly tire maintenance. Maintain to clear the CHANGE ENGINE the correct tire pressures. OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-52.
  • Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    Canada: 1-800-882-1112 abrupt stops. TTY Users (U.S. Only): Avoid idling the engine for long 1-888-889-2438 periods of time. New Cadillac owners are When road and weather automatically enrolled in the conditions are appropriate, use Roadside Service Program. cruise control. See Roadside Service on Always follow posted speed page 13-5.
  • Page 30: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-19 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-19 Keys Folding Mirrors .
  • Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows This key, inside the Remote Keyless If there is a decrease in the RKE Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for operating range: the driver door, front passenger Check the distance. The door, and rear folding seats. transmitter may be too far from To remove the key, press the button the vehicle.
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keep in mind that other conditions, vehicle personalization, all doors will Pressing will disarm the alarm such as those previously stated, can lock and then the driver door will system. See Vehicle Alarm System impact the performance of the immediately unlock.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Any vehicle door has opened If the lock/unlock button is pressed (Remote Trunk Release): and all doors are now closed. again within five seconds, all Press twice quickly to release the passenger doors will unlock. trunk. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors Keyless Access Operation...
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows transmitter inside the vehicle. Programming Transmitters to 3. Remove the key lock cylinder If passive locking is enabled, the cap on the driver door handle. the Vehicle doors may lock with the RKE See Door Locks on page 2-10. Only RKE transmitters programmed transmitter inside the vehicle.
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows need to be opened and the Programming without a 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC rubber mat needs to be removed Recognized Transmitter displays PRESS ENGINE to access the transmitter pocket. START BUTTON TO LEARN If there are no currently recognized and then press the ENGINE transmitters available, follow this...
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows 7. Remove the transmitter from the To start the vehicle: transmitter pocket and press 1. Open the center console storage area and remove the rubber mat. on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 5 7. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP...
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. Caution When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
  • Page 38: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start start to have the vehicle in view. 2. Immediately press and hold Check local regulations for any for at least four seconds or until This feature allows the engine to be requirements. the turn signal lamps flash. This started from outside the vehicle.
  • Page 39: Door Locks

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows The remote start can only be Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks extended once. Will Not Work When the remote start is extended, The remote start will not operate if Warning any of the following occur: the second 10 minute period is Unlocked doors can be added on to the first 10 minutes for...
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and Warning (Continued) handle, press the lock/unlock remove. button. When unlocking from the 4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder. Outsiders can easily enter driver door, the first press unlocks through an unlocked door...
  • Page 41: Delayed Locking

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Inside the Vehicle (Lock): Press to lock the doors. The indicator light in the switch will On the rear doors, push down on illuminate when activated. the door lock knob to lock the door manually. Pull once on the door (Unlock): Press to unlock the handle to unlock the door and again doors.
  • Page 42: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 elapsed, the five-second timer will Automatic door unlocking can be If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is reset once all the doors are closed programmed through the Driver turned on and the vehicle is off, the again. Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 43: Doors

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Press to activate the safety Warning (Continued) locks on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will Trunk Adjust the climate control illuminate when activated. system to a setting that brings in only outside air and The rear door power windows are Warning set the fan speed to the...
  • Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Trunk Release Rear Seat Pass-Through Use the rear seat pass-through door when transporting long items. To open, pull down the rear seat armrest. Pull the lever all the way down to release the door. To close, push it up and back into place.
  • Page 45: Vehicle Security

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured Caution during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. Do not use the emergency trunk features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, or the trunk release handle as a tie-down or the vehicle impossible to steal.
  • Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 will bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper and immediately arm the alarm Condition To disarm the alarm system or turn system. off the alarm if it has been activated: is pressed on the transmitter The vehicle alarm system will not and the horn chirps and the lights...
  • Page 47: Immobilizer Operation

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The inclination sensor can set off If the engine does not start and the the alarm if it senses movement of security light stays on, there is a the vehicle, such as a change in problem with the system.
  • Page 48: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to eight Convex Mirrors transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional Caution transmitters, see Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle under A convex mirror can make things, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
  • Page 49: Heated Mirrors

    2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Return the selector switch to the Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors center position. (Rear Window Defogger): Interior Rearview Mirrors Memory Mirrors If equipped, press to heat the mirrors. If equipped, the vehicle may have Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear memory mirrors.
  • Page 50: Power Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
  • Page 51 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Override Windows The express feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered If the vehicle battery has been Warning all the way without holding the recharged or disconnected, or is not switch.
  • Page 52 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 The window is now reprogrammed. Sun Visors Press to activate the safety Repeat the process for the other locks on the rear doors. The windows. indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. Comfort Open The rear door power door locks are To open the windows remotely, also disabled.
  • Page 53: Rear Window Sunshade

    2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Window Sunshade To open the sunshade, press and If equipped, use the handle to pull release the switch. The sunshade the sunshade up and attach to the will fully extend. To close the holder at the top of the window. sunshade, press and release the There is also a small shade for the switch again.
  • Page 54: Roof

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Roof Vent: Press and release the front Anti-Pinch Feature of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof. If an object is in the path of the The sunshade will automatically Sunroof sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, open approximately 38 cm (15 in).
  • Page 55 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system, this is normal.
  • Page 56: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System ..... 3-29 Safety Belts ....3-13 Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped How to Wear Safety Belts...
  • Page 57: Seats And Restraints

    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.
  • Page 58: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints head restraint after the button is Front Seats released to make sure that it is locked in place. Power Seat Adjustment The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Warning Rear Seats You can lose control of the The vehicle's rear seats have vehicle if you try to adjust a driver adjustable head restraints in the...
  • Page 59: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Bolster Adjustment Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the seat by 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.
  • Page 60: Thigh Support Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Warning Adjustment Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
  • Page 61: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save positions to the 1 and 2 buttons: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power tilt and telescoping steering column (if equipped) to the desired driving positions. 2. Press and release SET. A beep will sound.
  • Page 62 Seats and Restraints Depending upon the Auto Memory To stop recall movement, press one 3. Immediately press and hold Recall feature enabled in the vehicle of the memory, power mirror, until two beeps sound. personalization menu, memory 1 or power seat controls; or press the Manually Recalling Memory or 2 positions are recalled in the power tilt and telescoping steering...
  • Page 63: Heated And Ventilated Front

    Seats and Restraints Easy Exit recall automatically the memory item that is not Warning (Continued) activates when one of the following recalling for two seconds. Try occurs: recalling again by opening the care when using the seat heater, driver door and pressing The vehicle is turned off and the especially for long periods of the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 64 Seats and Restraints If equipped, the buttons are near the high, the level may automatically be The heated or ventilated seats will climate controls on the center stack. lowered after approximately not turn on during a remote start To operate, the ignition must be in 30 minutes.
  • Page 65: Rear Seats

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Folding the Seatback To fold the seatback: Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
  • Page 66 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure Warning the center safety belt and latch do not get trapped behind the If either seatback is not locked, it seat. Push the seatback could move forward in a sudden rearward to secure it in place.
  • Page 67: Heated Rear Seats

    3-12 Seats and Restraints Heated Rear Seats With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, Rear Seat press to heat the left or right Pass-Through Door outboard seat cushion and Warning seatback. An indicator on the climate control display appears If you cannot feel temperature when this feature is on.
  • Page 68: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
  • Page 69: How To Wear Safety Belts

    3-14 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
  • Page 70: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-15 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 If you are using a rear seating there is a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 71 3-16 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
  • Page 72: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 later in this section for Adjust the height so the shoulder instructions on use and portion of the belt is on the shoulder important safety information. and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
  • Page 73 3-18 Seats and Restraints desired position, try to move it down The system will not activate if the pretensioners can also help tighten without pushing the release button Traction Control/Electronic Stability the safety belts in a side crash or a to make sure it has locked into Control system is not functioning rollover event.
  • Page 74 Seats and Restraints 3-19 To install: 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The 1. Remove the guide from its belt into the slots of the guide.
  • Page 75: Safety Belt Use During

    3-20 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as and across the chest.
  • Page 76: Safety System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 use it for securing child seats. To Safety Belt Care Warning (Continued) wear it, attach it to the regular safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt. See the instruction sheet that crash. To help make sure the comes with the extender.
  • Page 77: Airbag System

    3-22 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front New parts and repairs may be Airbag System outboard passenger and the necessary even if the safety belt passenger seated directly The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the behind the front outboard airbags: time of the crash.
  • Page 78 Seats and Restraints 3-23 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...
  • Page 79: Where Are The Airbags

    3-24 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.
  • Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-25 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.
  • Page 81: When Should An Airbag

    3-26 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.
  • Page 82: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 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, if the sensing because the occupant's motion is system predicts that the vehicle is not toward those airbags.
  • Page 83 3-28 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 concealed damage that could prevent the driver from seeing out of warning flashers, and shut off the...
  • Page 84: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 other parts. The service manual airbag, under certain conditions. No for the vehicle covers the need other airbag is affected by the to replace other parts. passenger sensing system. The vehicle has a crash sensing The passenger sensing system and diagnostic module which works with sensors that are part of records information after a...
  • Page 85 3-30 Seats and Restraints There is a critical problem with Warning Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the system has turned off the front or killed if the front outboard...
  • Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-31 off the front outboard passenger If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child frontal airbag and knee airbag, restraint and restarting the Child Restraint depending upon the person s vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is seating posture and body build.
  • Page 87 3-32 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat serious injury or even death. An heaters, or seat massagers. adult-sized occupant should not Also, remove laptops, or other ride in the front outboard...
  • Page 88: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints 3-33 operates. We recommend that you child restraint or child occupant Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other is on the seat. If the passenger aftermarket equipment except when frontal airbag and passenger seatback may interfere with the approved by GM for your specific knee airbag are turned on, the proper operation of the passenger...
  • Page 89: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-34 Seats and Restraints trim, overhead console, front sensing system from properly Warning (Continued) sensors, side impact sensors, turning off the passenger airbag(s). or airbag wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on can still inflate during improper page 3-29. Your dealer and the service manual service.
  • Page 90: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 Child Restraints Caution Warning (Continued) Older Children If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag coverings.
  • Page 91 3-36 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.
  • Page 92: Infants And Young

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
  • Page 93 3-38 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not...
  • Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-39 weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always To reduce the risk of neck and vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants For most basic types of child...
  • Page 95: Child Restraint Systems

    3-40 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued) any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.
  • Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
  • Page 97: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-42 Seats and Restraints Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. system is fail-safe. No one can availability in Canada, check with Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not...
  • Page 98: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat vary considerably in size, and some be secured with the LATCH system, Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions this can be done as long as the (LATCH System) better than others.
  • Page 99 3-44 Seats and Restraints The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a a child restraint with these single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). attachments in the vehicle. Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top Not all vehicle seating positions or tether to the anchor.
  • Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower The outboard lower anchors are anchors, each seating position with behind the vertical openings in the Anchor Locations lower anchors has two labels, near seat trim. the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
  • Page 101: System

    3-46 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. anchors, or use the vehicle safety Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, belts to secure the restraint, or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when following the instructions that...
  • Page 102 Seats and Restraints 3-47 secure the restraints. Some 2. If the child restraint manufacturer Caution restraints also use another vehicle recommends that the top tether anchor to secure a top tether. be attached, attach and tighten Do not let the LATCH the top tether to the top tether 1.
  • Page 103 3-48 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you or head restraint and you or head restraint and you are using a single tether,...
  • Page 104: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 head restraint and around If the child restraint has the LATCH Warning (Continued) the headrest or head system, see Lower Anchors and restraint posts. Tethers for Children (LATCH working properly after a crash, System) on page 3-43 for how and 3.
  • Page 105 3-50 Seats and Restraints this position. Be sure to follow the 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run instructions that came with the child the lap and shoulder portions of restraint. Secure the child in the the vehicle safety belt through or child restraint when and as the around the restraint.
  • Page 106 Seats and Restraints 3-51 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-43 for more information.
  • Page 107: (Front Passenger Seat)

    3-52 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the seat is a safer place to secure a or killed if the front outboard airbag(s) are off.
  • Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-53 the instructions that come with the 2. Put the child restraint on child restraint say that the top strap the seat. must be anchored. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run In Canada, the law requires that the lap and shoulder portions of forward-facing child restraints have the vehicle's safety belt through...
  • Page 109 3-54 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 110: Storage Compartments

    Storage Storage Storage Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door Compartments automatically starts to open. The storage area may contain a USB Storage Compartments port, SD card reader, and auxiliary Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 jack.
  • Page 111: Glove Box

    Storage To open, press the button. Close the pushing or pulling the handle. See Pull the armrest down to access the glove box manually. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) rear seat storage area and on page 9-19. cupholders. Cupholders Press the latch to open the Power Retractable Cover storage area.
  • Page 112: Additional Storage Features

    Storage two USB ports, an SD card reader, Additional Storage Convenience Net a power outlet, and an input jack Features If equipped, the convenience net is inside. in the rear. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned Cargo Tie-Downs into an envelope style to hold smaller items.
  • Page 113 Storage NOTES...
  • Page 114: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ..5-28 Indicator ....5-18 Cruise Control Light .
  • Page 115: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages ..5-44 Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Security Messages ..5-45 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-45 Steering Wheel Starting the Vehicle Adjustment...
  • Page 116: Steering Wheel Controls

    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.
  • Page 117: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Clear snow and ice from the wiper If the ignition is put in OFF while the blades and windshield before using wipers are performing wipes due to them. If frozen to the windshield, windshield washing or Rainsense carefully loosen or thaw them.
  • Page 118: Compass

    Instruments and Controls With Rainsense, if the transmission from the Global Positioning Warning is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle System (GPS) antenna, ® speed is very slow, the wipers will StabiliTrak , and vehicle speed In freezing weather, do not use automatically stop at the base of the information.
  • Page 119: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Setting the Clock Auto Set To set the clock display: When on, the time and date will 1. Press the SETTINGS screen Time automatically update. button and press Time and Date. To set the time: To set auto set: 2.
  • Page 120 Instruments and Controls These outlets are powered while the It is possible to replace the factory Caution vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or power outlet with a cigar lighter ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until receptacle, if desired. This requires Hanging heavy equipment from the driver door is opened within the factory installed circuit breaker the power outlet can cause...
  • Page 121 Instruments and Controls The indicator light does not come on The power outlet is not designed for when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or the following and may not work if the equipment is not fully seated properly, if this equipment is into the outlet.
  • Page 122: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
  • Page 123: Instrument Cluster

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 124 Instruments and Controls 5-11 English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 125 5-12 Instruments and Controls Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced. Performance Configuration Balanced Configuration The Performance configuration has The Balanced configuration has two interactive display zones: one in three interactive display zones: one the center of the speedometer and in the center of each of the gauges.
  • Page 126 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Use the five-way control on the right Cluster Application Displays or scroll through contacts. If there is side of the steering wheel to move an active call, mute the phone or The cluster can display information between the different display zones switch to handset operation.
  • Page 127: Speedometer

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Display Layout: Press SEL while The trip odometer is accessed and Fuel Gauge Display Layout is highlighted to reset through the Driver Information change the configuration of the Center (DIC). See Driver uplevel cluster. See Reconfigurable Information Center (DIC) on Instrument Cluster earlier in this page 5-29.
  • Page 128 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
  • Page 129: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. Temperature Gauge While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
  • Page 130: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if module. For more information on the This cycle may continue several the passenger remains or becomes airbag system, see Airbag System times if the driver remains or unbuckled while the vehicle is on page 3-22.
  • Page 131: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-18 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is Warning (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front without a crash. To help avoid outboard passenger frontal airbag injury, have the vehicle serviced and knee airbag are allowed to right away.
  • Page 132: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the light stays on, or comes on on when the vehicle is placed in Warning (Continued) while driving, there may be a Service Only Mode, as a check to problem with the electrical charging show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced right system.
  • Page 133 5-20 Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the Caution Caution (Continued) amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not If the light continues to flash, stop with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 134 Instruments and Controls 5-21 vehicle, allowing fuel to diagnostic tools to fix any The vehicle may not pass evaporate into the atmosphere. mechanical or electrical problems inspection if: A few driving trips with the that might have developed. The malfunction indicator lamp is adapter removed should turn off on with the engine running, or if Emissions Inspection and...
  • Page 135: Brake System Warning

    5-22 Instruments and Controls system readiness, your dealer This light comes on briefly when the Parking Brake Light can prepare the vehicle for vehicle is turned on. If it does not inspection. come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a Brake System Warning problem.
  • Page 136: Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Service Electric Parking message displays in the Driver If the ABS light is the only light on, Information Center (DIC), see Brake the vehicle has regular brakes, but Brake Light System Messages on page 5-36. the antilock brakes are not functioning.
  • Page 137: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

    5-24 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, If equipped, this indicator will The traction off light comes on when this light may not come on when display green when a vehicle is the Traction Control System (TCS) starting the vehicle.
  • Page 138: Traction Control System

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light comes on when the If the light does not come on, have Engine Coolant StabiliTrak system is turned off. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Temperature Warning If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction If the system is working normally, Light Control System (TCS) is also off.
  • Page 139: Tire Pressure Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution (Continued) Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is Caution with this light on can damage the started. It provides information engine and it may not be covered about tire pressures and the TPMS.
  • Page 140: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 This light should come on briefly as It also comes on when the fuel tank High-Beam On Light the engine is started. If it does not is low on fuel. The light turns off come on, have the vehicle serviced when fuel is added.
  • Page 141: Adaptive Forward Lighting

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Adaptive Forward Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light Lighting (AFL) Light This light is white when the Adaptive This light comes on when the Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is exterior lamps are in use. See This light should come on briefly as on and ready, and turns green when Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
  • Page 142: Door Ajar Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Door Ajar Light Information Displays : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the Driver Information cluster. Press to go back to the previous menu. Center (DIC) SEL (Select): Press to open a The DIC displays are shown in the menu or select a menu item.
  • Page 143 5-30 Instruments and Controls 4. Press SEL while an item is The average fuel economy shows Average Fuel Economy (Base highlighted to select or deselect the approximate average liters per Cluster): Shows the approximate that item. When an item is 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles average liters per 100 kilometers selected, a checkmark will...
  • Page 144 Instruments and Controls 5-31 per hour (mph). This average is Distance to Destination: Shows is not engaged. When ACC has calculated based on the various the distance to the destination when been engaged, the Follow Distance vehicle speeds recorded since the using route guidance.
  • Page 145: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Maintenance Schedule. See Blank Page: The Blank Page Caution Maintenance Schedule on display allows for no information to page 11-3. be displayed in the DIC display If you try to use the HUD image zone(s). The Oil Life display must be reset as a parking aid, you may after each oil change.
  • Page 146 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Lane Keep Assist (Image Adjustment): Press Low Fuel down or lift up to center the HUD image. The HUD image can only be Some vehicle messages or alerts adjusted up and down, not side displayed in the HUD may be to side.
  • Page 147 5-34 Instruments and Controls HUD Views only appears on vehicles that have All HUD views may briefly display these features, and when they are audio information when the driver There are four views in the HUD. active. uses the steering wheel controls to Some vehicle information and adjust the audio settings appearing vehicle messages or alerts may be...
  • Page 148 Instruments and Controls 5-35 vehicles. The compass heading is Care of the HUD The windshield is part of the HUD displayed when navigation routing is system. If the windshield needs Clean the inside of the windshield to not active. replacing, see Windshield remove any dirt or film that could Replacement on page 10-29.
  • Page 149: Vehicle Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls 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...
  • Page 150: Compass Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Heavy rain or snow is interfering displays, the brake pedal may be Cruise Control Messages with the radar object detection or harder to push and the stopping camera performance. ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET distance may be longer. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
  • Page 151: Door Ajar Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE TRUNK OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED EXITING IDLE ENGINE This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. This message may display if This message displays and a chime Close the trunk completely. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is sounds when the engine coolant engaged holding the vehicle at a...
  • Page 152: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 Engine Oil Messages message remains on, take the speed while this message is on, but vehicle to your dealer for service. maximum acceleration and speed CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON See Engine Oil on page 10-10. may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle This message displays when the OIL PRESSURE LOW...
  • Page 153: Lamp Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls NO REMOTE KEY WAS NUMBER OF KEYS AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL DETECTED PLACE KEY IN PROGRAMMED ON/OFF TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN This message displays when This message is displayed when the START YOUR VEHICLE programming new keys to the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and vehicle.
  • Page 154: Object Detection System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 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...
  • Page 155 5-42 Instruments and Controls 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...
  • Page 156: Ride Control System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 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.
  • Page 157: Safety Belt Messages

    5-44 Instruments and Controls See All-Wheel Drive on page 9-26. 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.
  • Page 158: Security Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-45 SERVICE AUTOMATIC SERVICE STEERING SERVICE KEYLESS START SEATBELT TIGHTENING COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM SYSTEM This message displays if there is a This message is displayed if there is problem with the steering column a problem with the pushbutton start If this message displays, take the lock.
  • Page 159: Tire Messages

    5-46 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages If a tire pressure message appears and engine revolutions per on the DIC, stop as soon as you minute (rpm). See Manual Mode on SERVICE TIRE MONITOR can. Inflate the tires by adding air page 9-25.
  • Page 160: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-47 Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Messages Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Use the audio system controls to WITH CARE access the personalization menus This message may display when the for customizing vehicle features. washer fluid level is low.
  • Page 161 5-48 Instruments and Controls Personalization Menus Language (Language) Teen Driver (If Equipped) The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Press and the following may be available: the available language(s). display: Time and Date The selected language will display View Report Card on the system, and voice Language (Language)
  • Page 162 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Select Off or On. Clear All Teen Keys/PIN Select the desired number or select Auto and the infotainment system This allows all Teen Driver keys and Teen Driver Speed Limiter will automatically adjust the number PIN to be cleared. If equipped, this allows the of favorites shown.
  • Page 163 5-50 Instruments and Controls Auto Defog Maximum Startup Volume Collision/Detection Systems Auto Rear Defog This feature sets the maximum Select the Collision/Detection startup volume. If the vehicle is Systems menu and the following Auto Fan Max Speed started and the volume is greater may display: This feature will set the maximum than this level, the volume is...
  • Page 164 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Auto Collision Preparation Go Notifier Comfort and Convenience This feature will turn on or off the This feature will give a reminder Select and the following may Forward Collision Alert feature as from Adaptive Cruise Control when display: well as the Automatic Braking it has brought the vehicle to a...
  • Page 165 5-52 Instruments and Controls Delayed Door Lock Chime Volume Vehicle Locator Lights Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout This allows the selection of the This feature will flash the exterior chime volume level. lamps when on the Remote When on, this feature will keep the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is driver door from locking when the Press + or...
  • Page 166 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Remote Lock Feedback Select All Doors or Driver Door. Passive Door Lock Remote Door Unlock This allows passive locking to be Remote Start Auto Cool Seats turned on or off and selects Remote Start Auto Cool Seats If equipped and turned on, this feedback.
  • Page 167 5-54 Instruments and Controls Pair New Device Voice Display Select to pair a new device. See Select and the following may Select and the following may Pairing in Infotainment Controls display: display: under Bluetooth in the infotainment Confidence Threshold Mode manual.
  • Page 168: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-55 Turn Display Off Return to Factory Settings Universal Remote Select to turn the display off. Press Select and the following may System anywhere on the display area or any display: faceplate button to turn the See Radio Frequency Statement on Restore Vehicle Settings display on.
  • Page 169 5-56 Instruments and Controls home automation devices. These To program a garage door opener, hand-held transmitter was instructions refer to a garage door park outside directly in line with and supplied by the manufacturer of opener, but can be used for other facing the garage door opener the garage door opener receiver.
  • Page 170 Instruments and Controls 5-57 button is pressed, then does not flash, press and hold programming is complete. the same button a second time There is no need to for two seconds, then release it. complete Steps 4 6. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does If the indicator light does not flash, press and hold the...
  • Page 171: Universal Remote System

    5-58 Instruments and Controls enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single system to pick up the signal during Universal Remote System Operation programming. Button Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, To reprogram any of the system System replace Step 2 under Programming buttons:...
  • Page 172: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
  • Page 173 Lighting The system detects a preceding Turning On and Enabling (Parking Lamps): Turns on the vehicle's taillamps. IntelliBeam parking lamps including all lamps, The outside light is bright except the headlamps. To enable the IntelliBeam system, enough that high-beam with the turn signal lever in the (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps are not required.
  • Page 174: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting Your vehicle is loaded such that The high beams may not turn off Headlamp High/ the front end points upward, automatically if the system cannot Low-Beam Changer causing the light sensor to aim detect other vehicle's lamps high and not detect headlamps because of any of the following: (Headlamp High/Low-Beam and taillamps.
  • Page 175: Daytime Running

    Lighting The exterior lamp control is Pull and hold the turn signal lever in AUTO. toward you to use this feature. When this is done the following will The light sensor determines it is occur: daytime. If the headlamps are off or in The parking brake is released or low-beam mode, the high-beam the vehicle is not in P (Park).
  • Page 176: Adaptive Forward

    Lighting headlamp system turns off the not operating, these lamps turn off. Hazard Warning Flashers headlamps. During that delay, the Move the exterior lamp control to instrument cluster may not be as to disable this feature. bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control Adaptive Forward is in the full bright position.
  • Page 177: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting Turn and Lane-Change The turn and lane-change signal Interior Lighting can be turned off manually by Signals moving the lever back to its original Instrument Panel position. Illumination Control If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out.
  • Page 178: Dome Lamps

    Lighting panel illumination control will set the Reading Lamps lowest level to which the displays There are front and rear reading will automatically be adjusted. lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. Dome Lamps These lamps come on when any door is opened.
  • Page 179: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting Battery Load Management The headlamps, taillamps, back-up Entry Lighting lamps, parking lamps, and license The vehicle has Electric Power plate lamps come on at night, or in Management (EPM), which The headlamps, taillamps, back-up areas with limited lighting, when the estimates the battery's temperature lamps, license plate lamps, dome key is removed from the ignition.
  • Page 180: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting enough at idle to produce all the is displayed, it is recommended that to the off position and then back to power that is needed for very high the driver reduce the electrical loads the parking lamp or headlamp electrical loads.
  • Page 181 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
  • Page 182: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 183 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 184: Climate Control Systems

    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 Rear Climate Control System .
  • Page 185 Climate Controls 8. Recirculation 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Climate Control Status Screen Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, driver and passenger temperatures and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray.
  • Page 186 Climate Controls When the indicator light is on or English units can be changed to When the passenger settings are AUTO is displayed on the touch metric units through the instrument adjusted, the SYNC button is screen, the system is in full cluster.
  • Page 187 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: When The climate control system may (Defrost): Clears the the climate information is displayed, have a sensor to detect air pollution. windshield of fog or frost more press the desired air delivery mode When using automatic air quickly.
  • Page 188 Climate Controls Auto Defog: The climate control defogger turns on automatically Driver and Passenger Heated and system may have a sensor to when the interior temperature is Ventilated Seats (If Equipped): automatically detect high humidity about 4°C (40°F) and below. Press to heat the driver or inside the vehicle.
  • Page 189: Rear Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Sensor Air Quality Sensor Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization on If equipped with an air quality page 5-47. sensor, the climate control system adjusts to limit some exhaust fumes Rear Climate Control from being pulled inside the vehicle. System Press the AUTO button on the climate control to activate the air...
  • Page 190 Climate Controls 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Rear: Press this button on the front climate control touch screen to open the rear climate control screen. The rear climate control settings can now be adjusted from the front passenger area. (On/Off): Press the button or REAR on the touch screen to turn...
  • Page 191: Air Vents

    Climate Controls twice to unlink the set driver and screen to adjust the rear passenger Air Vents rear temperatures. The SYNC temperature. Press + for warmer air Adjustable air vents are in the button turns off. and press for cooler air. center and on the side of the Rear Control Lockout: Press to (Air Delivery Mode...
  • Page 192: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Keep the path under the front Maintenance seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the Passenger Compartment vehicle more effectively. Air Filter Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect The filter reduces dust, pollen, and the performance of the system.
  • Page 193 8-10 Climate Controls During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns.
  • Page 194: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-20 Ride Control Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-21 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Parking over Things Stability Control .
  • Page 195: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Lane Change Alert ... 9-56 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Lane Departure distractions. Warning (LDW) ... . . 9-58 Distracted Driving Lane Keep Assist (LKA) .
  • Page 196: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
  • Page 197: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle seems harder to steer Normal use of the power steering vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving assist should return when the normally but do not pump the slowly, there may be a problem with system cools down.
  • Page 198: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Holding both sides of the Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop steering wheel allows you to turn too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the 180 degrees without removing curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
  • Page 199: Track Events And Competitive

    Driving and Operating material on the road. Learn to Caution Caution recognize warning clues such as enough water, ice, or packed If the vehicle is used for track During a first time track or racing snow on the road to make a events and competitive driving, event, high rear axle mirrored surface...
  • Page 200: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating performance brake fluid that has a Driving on Wet Roads Warning (Continued) dry boiling point greater than 279°C Rain and wet roads can reduce (534°F). After conversion to the high happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your performance brake fluid, follow the occupants could drown.
  • Page 201: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Pass with caution. Stay in your own lane. Do not Warning swing wide or cut across the Keep windshield wiping center of the road. Drive at equipment in good shape. Using the brakes to slow the speeds that let you stay in your Keep the windshield washer fluid vehicle on a long downhill slope own lane.
  • Page 202 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery Warning (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions cannot be seen or smelled. It can quickly causes the wheels to spin cause unconsciousness and even and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a...
  • Page 203: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    9-10 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Warning (Continued) it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the vehicle and set the fan speed Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when to the highest setting.
  • Page 204: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-11 Vehicle Load Limits 2. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Warning (Continued) Weight It is very important to know how 3. Size of the Original vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can Equipment Tires cause loss of control and a carry.
  • Page 205 9-12 Driving and Operating There is also important loading The resulting figure equals reduces the available cargo information on the Certification and luggage load capacity of the available amount of cargo label. It tells you the Gross your vehicle. and luggage load capacity. Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) For example, if the "XXX"...
  • Page 206 Driving and Operating 9-13 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).
  • Page 207 9-14 Driving and Operating 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 the vehicle's capacity weight.
  • Page 208: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Do not participate in track Starting and Warning (Continued) events, sport driving schools, Operating or similar activities during this Never stack heavier break-in period. things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In Check engine oil with every inside the vehicle so that refueling and add if necessary.
  • Page 209: Ignition Positions

    9-16 Driving and Operating 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 the driver door To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle is opened.
  • Page 210 Driving and Operating 9-17 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 9-18. The ignition will then vehicle is moving.
  • Page 211: Starting The Engine

    9-18 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Starting Procedure Caution 1. With the Keyless Access Move the shift lever to P (Park) or system, the Remote Keyless Cranking the engine for long N (Neutral). To restart the engine Entry (RKE) transmitter must be periods of time, by returning the when the vehicle is already moving, in the vehicle.
  • Page 212: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-19 thing. This clears the extra Engine Coolant Heater 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded gasoline from the engine. Do not 110-volt AC outlet. Vehicles with the engine coolant race the engine immediately heater can use this option in cold after starting it.
  • Page 213: Shifting Into Park

    9-20 Driving and Operating away from moving engine parts. Leaving the Vehicle with the Warning (Continued) If you do not, it could be Engine Running damaged. overheat and cause a fire, Warning Contact your dealer for information property damage, electric on how long to use the heater in shock, and injury.
  • Page 214: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-21 If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park If unable to shift out of P (Park): the engine running, the vehicle must 1. Fully release the shift lever This vehicle is equipped with an be in P (Park) and the parking brake button.
  • Page 215: Engine Exhaust

    9-22 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
  • Page 216: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-23 LFX and AWD, it is equipped Automatic Warning (Continued) with a 6-speed automatic Transmission transmission. With LFX and could be injured. To be sure the RWD, it is equipped with an vehicle will not move, even when 8-speed automatic transmission.
  • Page 217 9-24 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for Caution Warning normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more Shifting to R (Reverse) while the Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: vehicle is moving forward could engine is running at high speed is Going less than 55 km/h...
  • Page 218: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-25 exited with a second press of the a short period when no spirited M (Manual Mode) button. See driving is detected. See Driver Mode Manual Mode on page 9-25. Control on page 9-31. Manual Mode Caution Tap Shift Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill...
  • Page 219: Drive Systems

    9-26 Driving and Operating With the shift lever in D (Drive) and If shifting is prevented for any Drive Systems not in Permanent Tap Shift Mode, reason, a SHIFT DENIED message the tap shift controls will activate a will be displayed in the instrument All-Wheel Drive temporary tap manual shift mode, cluster.
  • Page 220: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-27 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...
  • Page 221: Electric Parking Brake

    9-28 Driving and Operating Electric Parking Brake The system has a red parking brake continuously, then the EPB is only status light and an amber parking partially applied or there is a brake warning light. See Parking problem with the EPB. A DIC Brake Light on page 5-22 and message will display.
  • Page 222: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-29 normal, and is done to periodically Brake Assist Caution check the correct operation of the This vehicle has a brake assist EPB system. Driving with the parking brake on feature designed to assist the driver If the EPB fails to apply, the rear can overheat the brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle wheels should be blocked to...
  • Page 223: Ride Control Systems

    9-30 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems If cruise control is being used and traction control or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin, cruise control will Traction Control/ disengage. Cruise control may be Electronic Stability turned back on when road conditions allow.
  • Page 224: Driver Mode Control

    Driving and Operating 9-31 To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, comes on and stays on: Caution press and hold the button until 1. Stop the vehicle. the traction off light Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is StabiliTrak OFF light come on...
  • Page 225 9-32 Driving and Operating changes the software calibration of Tour Mode various sub-systems. Depending on Use for normal city and highway the option package, available driving to provide a smooth, features, and mode selected, the soft ride. suspension, steering, and powertrain will change calibrations Sport Mode to achieve the desired mode...
  • Page 226: Competitive Driving Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Snow/Ice Mode When selected, the Track Mode allows increased vehicle agility, and indicator will display in the DIC. more effort is required to turn the Use when more traction is needed steering wheel. See Limited Slip When in Track Mode, the automatic during slippery conditions.
  • Page 227: Limited-Slip Differential

    9-34 Driving and Operating Limited-Slip Differential Cruise Control See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-30. If a (LF3 Only) collision alert occurs when cruise Warning control is activated, cruise control is If equipped, the Electronic Limited disengaged. See Forward Collision Slip Differential (ELSD) is Cruise control can be dangerous Alert (FCA) System on page 9-52.
  • Page 228 Driving and Operating 9-35 to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on Resuming a Set Speed (On/Off): Press to turn the the speedometer, press SET down system on and off. A white indicator If the cruise control is set at a to the second detent.
  • Page 229 9-36 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in To decrease the vehicle speed in applying the SET switch will result larger increments, briefly press larger increments, briefly press in cruise control set to the current +RES up to the second detent. SET down to the second vehicle speed.
  • Page 230: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Press maintain the selected following gap. Warning (Continued) To disengage ACC, apply the brake. Erasing Speed Memory If ACC is controlling your vehicle this section. Complete attention is speed when the Traction Control The cruise control set speed is always required while driving and System (TCS) or electronic stability erased from memory if...
  • Page 231 9-38 Driving and Operating (On/Off): Press to turn the (Follow Distance Gap): Press Warning (Continued) system on or off. A white cruise to select a following gap time (or control indicator comes on. distance) setting for ACC of Far, Visibility is low, such as in Medium, or Near.
  • Page 232 Driving and Operating 9-39 Press and hold +RES up until 4. Remove foot from the Resuming a Set Speed the desired set speed appears accelerator. If the ACC is set at a desired speed on the display, then release it. After ACC is set, it may immediately and then the brakes are applied, the To increase vehicle speed in...
  • Page 233 9-40 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While ACC is at a The speedometer reading can be Since each gap setting corresponds Set Speed displayed in either English or metric to a following time (Far, Medium, units. See Instrument Cluster on or Near), the following distance will If ACC is already activated, do one page 5-10.
  • Page 234 Driving and Operating 9-41 Alerting the Driver See Collision/Detection Systems selected follow gap. The vehicle under Vehicle Personalization on speed increases or decreases to page 5-47. follow the vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may See Defensive Driving on page 9-3.
  • Page 235 9-42 Driving and Operating Notification to Resume ACC on. See Electric Parking Brake on Warning (Continued) page 9-28. To release the electric ACC will maintain a follow gap parking brake, press the accelerator behind a detected vehicle and slow could cause a crash. Use caution pedal.
  • Page 236 Driving and Operating 9-43 Warning Warning Warning Leaving the vehicle without The ACC will not automatically On curves, ACC may respond to placing it in P (Park) can be apply the brakes if your foot is a vehicle in another lane, or may dangerous.
  • Page 237 9-44 Driving and Operating When following a vehicle and Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on entering a curve, ACC may not steep hills or when towing a trailer. detect the vehicle ahead and ACC will not detect a vehicle in the accelerate to the set speed.
  • Page 238: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-45 Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) The camera sensor on the Systems windshield behind the rearview Under many conditions, these mirror and the radar sensors on the This vehicle may have features that systems will not: front of the vehicle can become work together to help avoid crashes Detect children, pedestrians,...
  • Page 239: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    9-46 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an beeping. To change the volume of image of the area behind the vehicle the warning chime, see Comfort in the center stack display.
  • Page 240 Driving and Operating 9-47 vehicle within a zone 25 cm (10 in) Warning high off the ground and below bumper level. These detection The RVC system does not display distances may be shorter during children, pedestrians, bicyclists, warmer or humid weather. Blocked crossing traffic, animals, or any sensors will not detect objects and other object located outside the...
  • Page 241 9-48 Driving and Operating times. Beeps for Front Parking may automatically brake hard to a Warning Assist are higher pitched than for stop to help avoid or reduce the Rear Parking Assist. harm caused by a backing crash. The Backing Warning System Backing Warning and Rear only operates at speeds greater Warning...
  • Page 242 Driving and Operating 9-49 from the back of the vehicle do not Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) move further back when a trailer is towed. Automatic Braking, always check Braking system. Before releasing Turning the Features On or Off the area around the vehicle the brakes, check the RVC before and while backing.
  • Page 243 9-50 Driving and Operating To turn the rear parking assist large enough to park in. The system Warning (Continued) symbols or guidance lines on or off, cannot detect whether it is a legal see Rear Camera under Vehicle parking space. soft or narrow, objects high off the Personalization on page 5-47.
  • Page 244: Assistance Systems For Driving

    Driving and Operating 9-51 Electronic stability control or into a previously detected space. antilock brakes are activated. The APA system does not need service. A high priority vehicle message is displayed in the DIC. If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph), APA is automatically An incoming call is received disengaged and automatic steering...
  • Page 245 9-52 Driving and Operating and/or the Active Emergency Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Braking System can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage. FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When Forward Collision Alert approaching a slower-moving or (FCA) System stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,...
  • Page 246 Driving and Operating 9-53 Collision Alert Continue to apply the brake pedal Warning (Continued) as needed. Cruise control may be disengaged when the Collision Alert or ice, or if the windshield is occurs. damaged. It may also not detect a Tailgating Alert vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit...
  • Page 247 9-54 Driving and Operating Selecting the Alert Timing alert will occur. Consider traffic and front of the vehicle where radar weather conditions when selecting sensors are located, may correct the alert timing. The range of the issue. selectable alert timing may not be Active Emergency appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions.
  • Page 248 Driving and Operating 9-55 continue to be applied as needed. Warning Warning (Continued) IBA will automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is ACP is an emergency crash Complete attention is always released. preparation feature and is not required while driving, and you designed to avoid crashes.
  • Page 249: Lane Change Alert

    9-56 Driving and Operating happens, Automatic Braking may the Lane Change Alert system, read Warning engage the Electric Parking Brake the entire Lane Change Alert (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. section before using this feature. Using the Automatic Collision To release the EPB, press the EPB Preparation System while towing Lane Change Alert...
  • Page 250 Driving and Operating 9-57 and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Warning (Continued) Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning area starts at approximately injury, death, or vehicle damage. the middle of the vehicle and goes Before making a lane change, back 5 m (16 ft).
  • Page 251: Lane Departure

    9-58 Driving and Operating LCA can be disabled through or object extending out to either side If the LCA displays do not light up vehicle personalization. See of the vehicle. Attached objects may when vehicles are in the side blind Collision/Detection Systems under also interfere with the detection of zone or rapidly approaching this...
  • Page 252: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)

    Driving and Operating 9-59 of the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Warning Warning (Continued) system, read the entire LKA section before using this feature. Detect lanes on winding or The LKA system does not hilly roads. continuously steer the vehicle. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) It may not keep the vehicle in the If LKA only detects lane markings If equipped, LKA may help avoid...
  • Page 253 9-60 Driving and Operating Roads with poor lane markings, approaches a detected lane marking Warning such as two-lane roads. without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide an If the LKA system is not functioning Using LKA while towing a trailer properly when lane markings are LDW alert by flashing amber...
  • Page 254: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-61 Fuel ASTM specification D4814 with a If the octane is less than 91, posted octane rating of 91 or higher. damage to the engine may occur Use of the recommended fuel is an Regular unleaded gasoline rated at and may void the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 255: California Fuel

    9-62 Driving and Operating other fuels containing more than California Fuel Fuels in Foreign 15% ethanol must be used only in Requirements Countries FlexFuel vehicles. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
  • Page 256: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-63 gasoline additive recommended by Warning (Continued) General Motors. It is available at your dealer. Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank children pump fuel. Fuel can spray out if the Warning refueling nozzle is inserted too quickly.
  • Page 257: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-64 Driving and Operating spillage. Clean fuel from painted Filling a Portable Fuel Warning surfaces as soon as possible. See Container Exterior Care on page 10-71. Attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel Warning Warning spillage and damage the capless Filling a portable fuel container fuel system.
  • Page 258: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-65 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, General Towing keep it in contact with the fill axle, or other parts. opening until filling is Information Then during the first 800 km...
  • Page 259 9-66 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
  • Page 260 Driving and Operating 9-67 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions.
  • Page 261: Trailer Towing

    9-68 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and how much the vehicle is used to pull apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to a trailer are all important. It can into P (Park).
  • Page 262: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-69 curb weight of the vehicle, any The trailer tongue (1) should weigh Towing Equipment cargo carried in it, and the people 10 % of the total loaded trailer Hitches who will be riding in the vehicle. weight (2).
  • Page 263: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-70 Driving and Operating the trailer to help prevent the tongue Conversions and from contacting the road if it Add-Ons becomes separated from the hitch. Leave enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to Add-On Electrical drag on the ground.
  • Page 264: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Battery ..... 10-25 Engine Compartment Fuse All-Wheel Drive ... . . 10-26 Block .
  • Page 265: Vehicle Care

    10-2 Vehicle Care Buying New Tires ... 10-59 General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Different Size Tires and other reproductive harm. Engine For service and parts needs, visit Wheels .
  • Page 266: Warning

    Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work control.
  • Page 267: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release To open the hood: handle. The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center. Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood.
  • Page 268 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 LTG Engine...
  • Page 269 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-32. 4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10-16.
  • Page 270 Vehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 LFX Engine...
  • Page 271 10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-32. 4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10-16.
  • Page 272 Vehicle Care 10-9 3.6L V6 LF3 Engine...
  • Page 273: Engine Oil

    10-10 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield 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 10-22. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful 2.
  • Page 274 Vehicle Care 10-11 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.
  • Page 275: Engine Oil Life System

    10-12 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...
  • Page 276 Vehicle Care 10-13 Change the oil as soon as possible How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). as follows: Life System It is possible that, if driving under 1.
  • Page 277: Automatic Transmission

    10-14 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: Fluid The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver How to Check Automatic side of the vehicle. See Engine Transmission Fluid Compartment Overview on page 10-5 for location.
  • Page 278 Vehicle Care 10-15 4. Lift the filter cover housing away 2. Disconnect the electrical from the engine. connector (2) and wiring attachment to cover. 5. Pull out the filter. 3. Remove the screws (3) on top of 6. Inspect or replace the engine air the cover.
  • Page 279: Cooling System

    10-16 Vehicle Care 3. Remove the screws (5) on top of Caution the cover. 4. Lift the filter cover housing away If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt from the engine. can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always 5.
  • Page 280 Vehicle Care 10-17 Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.
  • Page 281: Engine Coolant

    10-18 Vehicle Care Gives boiling protection up to What to Use Caution (Continued) 129°C (265°F), engine temperature. Warning vehicle warranty. Always use Protects against rust and DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some corrosion. in the vehicle. other liquid to the cooling system Will not damage aluminum parts.
  • Page 282: Checking Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-19 Never dispose of engine coolant by If coolant is visible but the coolant DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant putting it in the trash, pouring it on level is not at or above the COLD surge tank, but be sure the cooling the ground, or into sewers, streams, FILL line, add a 50/50 mixture of system, including the coolant surge...
  • Page 283 10-20 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank Warning (Continued) Warning pressure cap from the top chamber when the cooling for the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you spill system, including the coolant With plain water or the wrong coolant on hot engine parts.
  • Page 284: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-21 4. With the coolant surge tank Check the level in the surge tank Caution pressure cap off and the surge top and bottom chambers when the tank service port cap open, start cooling system has cooled down. Running the engine without the engine and let it run until you If the coolant is not at the proper...
  • Page 285: Washer Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Washer Fluid Warning (Continued) temperature and to the highest What to Use fan speed. Open the windows as If you keep driving when the necessary. When windshield washer fluid is engine is overheated, the liquids needed, be sure to read the 3.
  • Page 286: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-23 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Caution can cause a brake squeal when the Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly Do not use engine coolant indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean (antifreeze) in the windshield warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes.
  • Page 287: Brake Fluid

    10-24 Vehicle Care performance expected can change There are only two reasons why the Warning in many other ways if the wrong brake fluid level in the reservoir replacement brake parts are might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it installed or parts are improperly The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn,...
  • Page 288: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Warning Caution (Continued) Warning If brake fluid is spilled on the With the wrong kind of fluid in the Battery posts, terminals, and vehicle's painted surfaces, brake hydraulic system, the related accessories contain lead the paint finish can be brakes might not work well.
  • Page 289: All-Wheel Drive

    10-26 Vehicle Care 4. Start and run the engine for at All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant least 30 seconds. If the vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Storage All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), this is an additional system that needs lubrication. Warning Transfer Case Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 290: Function Check

    Vehicle Care 10-27 2. Drain Plug 1. Before starting this check, be 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room sure there is enough room To get an accurate reading, the around the vehicle. around the vehicle. It should be vehicle should be on a level parked on a level surface.
  • Page 291: Park Brake And P (Park)

    10-28 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) Caution (Continued) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to the vehicle warranty. Do not allow P (Park). Then release the the wiper arm to touch the parking brake followed by the Warning windshield.
  • Page 292: Windshield Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-29 2. Press the button in the middle of Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement the wiper arm connector, and Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement pull the wiper blade away from should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on the arm connector.
  • Page 293: High Intensity Discharge

    10-30 Vehicle Care High Intensity Discharge LED Lighting License Plate Lamp (HID) Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. Warning The high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage.
  • Page 294: Replacement Bulbs

    Vehicle Care 10-31 1. Bulb Socket Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 2. Bulb Exterior Lamp Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly Electrical System Number To replace one of these bulbs: Overload License W5W LL 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) Plate Lamp The vehicle has fuses and circuit toward the center of the vehicle.
  • Page 295: Fuses And Circuit

    10-32 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Although the circuit is protected Fuses of the same amperage can from electrical overload, overload be temporarily borrowed from An electrical overload may cause due to heavy snow or ice may another fuse location, if a fuse goes the lamps to go on and off, or in cause wiper linkage damage.
  • Page 296 Vehicle Care 10-33 Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
  • Page 297 10-34 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage AFS AHL/ Not Used Not Used Pedestrian Not Used Headlamp Washer Protection Passenger Not Used Passenger Window Motorized Seat Belt Antilock Brake Switch Body Control System Pump Body Control Module 6 Antilock Brake Module 7 Not Used...
  • Page 298 Vehicle Care 10-35 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage AIR Solenoid Right High Intensity Fuel Heater Discharge AIR Solenoid Relay Transmission Headlamp Control Module/ Washer Spare Headlamp High Not Used Left/Right Headlamp Low Front Washer Relay Relay Horn Not Used Headlamp High Horn Relay Relay...
  • Page 299: Block

    10-36 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the instrument panel. 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.
  • Page 300 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage Motorized Cupholder Electric Steering Column Lock Data Link Connector Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column Spare Glove Box Release Shunt Body Control Module 1 Body Control Module 5 Spare Spare Spare...
  • Page 301: Block

    10-38 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Relays Usage Spare K644 Glove Box Release Spare Spare Rear Compartment Fuse J Case Usage Spare Fuses Block Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Front Heater, Ventilation, and Air Sensing Diagnostic Conditioning Blower Module/Automatic Occupant Sensing Circuit...
  • Page 302 Vehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage Electronic Limited Slip Differential/DC DC Transformer Left Window Body Control Module 8 A/C Inverter Passive Entry Passive Start Battery 1 Body Control Module 4 Heated Mirrors Amplifier Rear Window Defogger Glass Break Trailer Connector OnStar (If Equipped) Right Window...
  • Page 303 10-40 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Trailer/Sunshade Not Used Electric Parking Brake Rear Heated Seats Not Used Not Used Semi-Active Memory Seat Trunk Release Damping System Module Run Relay Transfer Case Body Control Control Module/ Module 3 Logistics Relay Electronic Limited Not Used...
  • Page 304: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Wheels and Tires Number Usage Warning (Continued) Not Used Tires and a serious crash. See Fuel Door Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has page 9-11. high-quality tires made by a * Optional Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
  • Page 305: All-Season Tires

    10-42 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-42. page 10-51 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash.
  • Page 306: Run-Flat Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-43 Use only radial ply tires 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 authorized GM If the low tire warning light equipment tires.
  • Page 307: Low-Profile Tires

    10-44 Vehicle Care normal driving conditions. See your installing winter tires on the vehicle Caution (Continued) dealer for wheel or sensor if frequent driving at temperatures replacement. below approximately 5°C (40°F) or wheel assembly damage can on ice or snow covered roads is occur when coming into contact expected.
  • Page 308: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care 10-45 criteria have a TPC specification Caution (Continued) code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or directly on the tires. Always exceed all federal safety inspect tires before use. See Tire guidelines. Inspection on page 10-56. (3) DOT (Department of Transportation) Tire Sidewall Labeling...
  • Page 309: Tire Designations

    10-46 Vehicle Care (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation vehicle tire engineered to (TIN) The letters and numbers Load Limit Maximum load that standards set by the U.S. Tire following the DOT code are the can be carried and the and Rim Association.
  • Page 310: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care 10-47 (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure conditioning. on page 10-50. (6) Service Description These characters represent the load Aspect Ratio The relationship...
  • Page 311 10-48 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure outward when mounted on a Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears page 9-11.
  • Page 312 Vehicle Care 10-49 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire Load on an individual tire extend to the beads are laid at When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory 90 degrees to the centerline of...
  • Page 313: Tire Pressure

    10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure example of the Tire and Loading Caution (Continued) Information label, see Vehicle Tires need the correct amount of Load Limits on page 9-11. How Overinflated tires, or tires that air pressure to operate the vehicle is loaded affects have too much air, can effectively.
  • Page 314: Tire Pressure For High-Speed

    Vehicle Care 10-51 Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P245/45R17 95V, P245/40R18 93V, or 255/ tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation 35R19 96V size tires require gauge firmly onto the valve to inflation pressure adjustment when get the pressure measurement.
  • Page 315: Operation

    10-52 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
  • Page 316: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-53 See Radio Frequency Statement on on the instrument cluster. If the A Tire and Loading Information page 13-11. warning light comes on, stop as label, attached to your vehicle, soon as possible and inflate the shows the size of the original Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct...
  • Page 317 10-54 Vehicle Care Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS sensor. The malfunction Caution (Continued) not match the original equipment light and DIC message should tires or wheels. Tires and wheels go off after the road tire is vehicle warranty. Always use only other than those recommended replaced and the sensor the GM approved tire sealant...
  • Page 318 Vehicle Care 10-55 should also be performed after The TPMS sensor matching 5. Press and hold the SEL button replacing a spare tire with a road process is: in the center of the five-way DIC tire containing the TPMS sensor. control.
  • Page 319: Tire Inspection

    10-56 Vehicle Care 10. Proceed to the driver side rear Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation tire, and repeat the procedure The indicators at three or If the vehicle has non-directional in Step 7. The horn sounds two more places around the tire tires, they should be rotated times to indicate the sensor can be seen.
  • Page 320 Vehicle Care 10-57 position it is in. Directional tires See Tire Pressure on will have an arrow on the tire page 10-50 and Vehicle Load indicating the proper direction of Limits on page 9-11. rotation or will have left or Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor right molded on the sidewall.
  • Page 321: When It Is Time For New

    10-58 Vehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six Warning (Continued) years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacture date is the last four towel can be used; however, use digits of the DOT Tire Identification a scraper or wire brush later to Number (TIN) which is molded into remove all rust or dirt.
  • Page 322: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-59 at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's necessary to replace only one raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the axle set of worn tires, place the weight from the tires.
  • Page 323: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-60 Vehicle Care If the vehicle tires must be Different Size Tires and Warning replaced with a tire that does not Wheels have a TPC Spec number, make Mixing tires of different sizes If wheels or tires are installed that sure they are the same size, (other than those originally are a different size than the original...
  • Page 324: Uniform Tire Quality

    Vehicle Care 10-61 (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear 200 Traction AA Warning (Continued) Temperature A to deep tread, winter tires, compact spare tires, tires with All Passenger Car Tires Must specific wheel and tire systems nominal rim diameters of Conform to Federal Safety developed for the vehicle, and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),...
  • Page 325: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-62 Vehicle Care Traction conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned material of the tire to degenerate and C.
  • Page 326: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-63 If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of Warning a crash. Always use the correct these conditions exist. wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel Replacing a wheel with a used Your dealer will know the kind of nuts for replacement.
  • Page 327: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-64 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out or other vehicle parts. The area legal and only when necessary. while driving, especially if the tires damaged by the tire chains could Use low profile chains that add no are maintained properly.
  • Page 328: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-65 The vehicle has no spare tire, no Jump Starting Caution tire changing equipment, and no For more information about the place to store a tire. Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on If the vehicle has run-flat tires, there in costly damage to the vehicle page 10-25.
  • Page 329 10-66 Vehicle Care 3. Discharged Battery Remote Caution Caution (Continued) Positive terminal 4. Discharged Battery Remote If the other vehicle does not have warranty. Whenever possible, turn Negative Ground Terminal a 12-volt system with a negative off or unplug all accessories on The jump start positive terminal (1) ground, both vehicles can be either vehicle when jump starting.
  • Page 330 Vehicle Care 10-67 6. Connect the other end of the red Warning (Continued) Caution positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good and some have been blinded. If the jumper cables are battery. Use a flashlight if you need more connected or removed in the 7.
  • Page 331: Towing The Vehicle

    10-68 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle ground. Dolly towing is towing the Caution vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a Improper use of the tow eye can Caution device known as a dolly. cause vehicle damage. Use Here are some important things to Incorrectly towing a disabled caution and low speeds to...
  • Page 332 Vehicle Care 10-69 Dinghy Towing The vehicle was not designed to be Dolly Towing towed with all four wheels on the (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See the following information on dolly towing.
  • Page 333 10-70 Vehicle Care 5. Use an adequate clamping Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive device designed for towing to Vehicles) ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer instructions. 7.
  • Page 334: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-71 Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer. Follow all Locks follow the car wash instructions. The manufacturer directions regarding windshield wiper and rear window correct product usage, necessary...
  • Page 335 10-72 Vehicle Care calcium chloride and other salts, ice The bright metal moldings on the Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle are aluminum or stainless sap, bird droppings, chemicals from steel. To prevent damage always may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can follow these cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
  • Page 336 Vehicle Care 10-73 Aftermarket appearance caps or Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Windshield and Wiper Blades covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Stripes with glass cleaner. heat generated. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Clean rubber blades using a lint-free soft cloth, and a car washing soap Caution...
  • Page 337 10-74 Vehicle Care can be removed by rubbing with a Caution Caution (Continued) clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses page 11-13. trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Tires vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
  • Page 338: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-75 Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly Chemical Paint Spotting clean any areas where mud and Chassis Components Airborne pollutants can fall upon other debris can collect. and attack painted vehicle surfaces Visually inspect steering, causing blotchy, ring-shaped Sheet Metal Damage suspension, and chassis discolorations, and small, irregular...
  • Page 339 10-76 Vehicle Care Never use a brush with stiff Your dealer may have products for Caution bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners specifically designed for the Never rub any surface To prevent scratching, never use surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive abrasive cleaners on automotive permanent damage.
  • Page 340 Vehicle Care 10-77 Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays using a soft brush attachment. If a a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss...
  • Page 341 10-78 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and solvents can permanently change Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood detergent. Do not use chlorine the appearance and feel of Surfaces bleach.
  • Page 342: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-79 Do not use a floor mat if the Floor Mats Removing and Replacing the vehicle is not equipped with a Floor Mats floor mat retainer on the driver Warning side floor. Use the floor mat with the If a floor mat is the wrong size or correct side up.
  • Page 343 10-80 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 344: Service And Maintenance

    General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ..11-16 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold.
  • Page 345 11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. technicians, the dealer is the place Because of the way people use for routine maintenance such as oil vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or changes and tire rotations and There may need to be more competitive driving.
  • Page 346: Maintenance Schedule

    Cadillac requires that all Cadillac first 4 years or 80 000 km Premium Care Maintenance Once a Month (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. services be performed by a Cadillac Check the tire inflation Cadillac Premium Care authorized service dealer. pressures. See Tire Pressure on Maintenance covers routine page 10-50.
  • Page 347 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check engine coolant level. See Visually inspect steering, for up to a year. The engine oil and Engine Coolant on page 10-18. suspension, and chassis filter must be changed at least once components for damaged, loose, a year and the oil life system must Check windshield washer fluid or missing parts or signs of...
  • Page 348 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-28. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
  • Page 349 11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. (1) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.
  • Page 350 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Vehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire (7) Or every three years, whichever rotation.
  • Page 351 11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. (1) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.
  • Page 352: Services

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance case fluid. Contaminated fluid will Special Application Schedule Additional Required decrease the life of the transfer Services Services - Severe case and should be replaced. (1) Vehicles with different size front (6) Or every five years, whichever Severe Commercial Use and rear tires do not have tire comes first.
  • Page 353: And Care

    11-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 354 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
  • Page 355 11-12 Service and Maintenance Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
  • Page 356: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil.
  • Page 357: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625) meeting GM Specification 9986290. Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Drive) Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285.
  • Page 358 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 22844634 A3185C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 19303249 PF2130 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13356916 CF185 Spark Plugs...
  • Page 359: Maintenance Records

    11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 360: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 361: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13 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 hood.
  • Page 362 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 72 L 19 gal Transfer Case 0.8 L 0.8 qt Rear Axle (with limited slip) 1.2 L 1.3 qt Wheel Nut Torque 110 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
  • Page 363 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engines...
  • Page 364: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 365 You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800 458 8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at...
  • Page 366: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program.
  • Page 367: Customer Assistance For Text

    (Live Chat Support): Chat with Users (Maintenance Information): online help representatives. View maintenance schedules, To assist customers who are deaf, See my.cadillac.com to register your required alerts, and OnStar onboard hard of hearing, or speech-impaired vehicle. vehicle diagnostic information. and who use Text Telephones Schedule service appointments.
  • Page 368: Roadside Service

    New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Service, warranty information. General Motors North America and have the following information Cadillac reserve the right to make Retrieve favorite articles, ready: any changes or discontinue the quizzes, tips, and multimedia Your name, home address, and...
  • Page 369 It provides every Service is not provided if a vehicle driven. Assistance is not given Cadillac owner in the United States is in an area that is not accessible when the vehicle is stuck in the with the advantage of contacting a to the service vehicle or is not a sand, mud, or snow.
  • Page 370: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information 13-7 Service advisor will help you of your transportation needs, your extended powertrain, and/or make arrangements and explain dealer can help minimize your hybrid-specific warranties in both how to receive payment. inconvenience. the U.S. and Canada. Several Courtesy Transportation Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled assistance cannot be provided...
  • Page 371: Collision Damage Repair

    13-8 Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Requirements vary and may include Collision Damage Repair Reimbursement minimum age requirements, If the vehicle is involved in a insurance coverage, credit card, etc. If overnight warranty repairs are collision and it is damaged, have the Additional fees such as fuel usage needed, and public transportation is damage repaired by a qualified...
  • Page 372 Customer Information 13-9 vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the prior crashes. In most cases, the vehicle will be repaired with GM GM also recommends that you parts being recycled are from original equipment collision parts. choose a collision repair facility that undamaged sections of the vehicle.
  • Page 373: Service Publications

    13-10 Customer Information Give only the necessary information If the airbag has inflated, see What obligated to have the vehicle to police and other parties involved Will You See after an Airbag repaired with Genuine GM parts, in the crash. Inflates? on page 3-27.
  • Page 374: Radio Frequency

    Customer Information 13-11 Service Bulletins RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Identification (RFID) Service Bulletins give additional shipping fees. technical service information RFID technology is used in some needed to knowledgeably service Current and Past Models vehicles for functions such as tire General Motors cars and trucks.
  • Page 375: Reporting Safety Defects

    13-12 Customer Information Operation is subject to the following Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call two conditions: the Vehicle Safety Hotline Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 1. The device may not cause (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to harmful interference. Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov;...
  • Page 376: Government

    Canadian Cadillac Customer Assistance Recording and Center Government Privacy Cadillac Motor Car Division If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33169 The vehicle has a number of believe that the vehicle has a safety Detroit , MI 48232-5169...
  • Page 377: Event Data Recorders

    13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
  • Page 378: Infotainment System

    Customer Information 13-15 OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information.
  • Page 379 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 380: Onstar Overview

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
  • Page 381: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Receive On-Demand OnStar Services Navigation voice commands. Diagnostics for a check of the Requires a specific OnStar vehicle s key operating systems. Emergency subscription plan. Receive Roadside Assistance. With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, Manage WiFi Settings (if the OnStar system can or Service Set Identifier or SSID,...
  • Page 382: Security

    OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
  • Page 383: Connections

    14-4 OnStar navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press with the tire pressure monitoring The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that the Go button on the navigation system);...
  • Page 384 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
  • Page 385: Vehicle Diagnostics

    14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 386 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
  • Page 387 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
  • Page 388 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
  • Page 389 14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
  • Page 390 INDEX Airbag System All-Season Tires ....10-42 Check ......3-34 All-Wheel Drive .
  • Page 391 Child Restraints Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-28 Infants and Young Cadillac Premium Care Brake Children .....3-37 Maintenance ....11-3 Parking, Electric .
  • Page 392: Driver Assistance Systems

    INDEX Collision Damage Repair ..13-8 Cruise Control ....9-34 Dome Lamps ....6-7 Compartments Light .
  • Page 393 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Emergency Event Data Recorders ..13-14 ® Track Events and OnStar ..... .14-2 Exit Lighting .
  • Page 394 INDEX Front Seats Headlamps Heated and Ventilated ..3-8 Adaptive Forward Garage Door Opener ..5-55 Fuel ......9-61 Lighting (AFL) .
  • Page 395 INDEX Horn ......5-3 Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) How to Wear Safety Belts Light .
  • Page 396: For Children (Latch)

    INDEX Lights (cont'd) Loss of Control ....9-5 Messages (cont'd) Compass .....5-37 Cruise Control .
  • Page 397: Onstar Additional

    INDEX Mirrors (cont'd) Heated ..... . .2-20 Engine ..... . 10-10 Park Power .
  • Page 398 Enhanced Traction Cadillac ..... . . 11-3 Maintenance ....11-16 System (ETS) .
  • Page 399: Side Blind Zone

    i-10 INDEX Safety Belts (cont'd) Security Shift Lock Control Function Lap-Shoulder Belt ... .3-15 Light ......5-27 Check, Automatic Messages .
  • Page 400 INDEX i-11 Storage Areas Tires (cont'd) Uniform Tire Quality Armrest ......4-2 Tachometer ....5-14 Center Console .
  • Page 401 i-12 INDEX Transmission Vehicle (cont'd) Warnings ......iv Load Limits ....9-11 Automatic .

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