Page 1 2005 Cadillac DeVille Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Trip Computer ......... 3-79 Front Seats ..........1-2 Audio System(s) ........3-80 Rear Seats ..........1-6 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Safety Belts ..........1-7 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name DEVILLE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. How to Use This Manual This manual includes the latest information at the time it Many people read the owner manual from beginning to was printed.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Do Not,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about “Do Not do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Rear Seats
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraint Systems .........1-34 Power Seats ..........1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-37 Power Lumbar ..........1-2 Top Strap ............1-38 Massaging Lumbar .........1-3 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-39 Heated and Cooled Seats ........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Children (LATCH System) ......1-40...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this Power Seats feature, the controls are located on the outboard The power seat controls sides of the front seats. are located on the outboard sides of the front seat cushions. Use the power seat controls ﬁrst to get the proper position, then continue with the lumbar adjustment.
Page 9: Massaging Lumbar
Massaging Lumbar Heated and Cooled Seats Your vehicle may have heated and cooled front seats. If your vehicle has this feature, the control is The buttons are located on located on the outboard the front seat armrests. sides of the front seats.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks There are three temperature ranges for each feature. A light bar near the buttons will display which setting the feature is in; high, medium or low. The longest bar The recliner controls are shows the high range and the shortest bar shows the located on the outboard low range.
Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 12: Heated Seats
Rear Seats (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seat and seatback. Heated Seats Press the button to turn on the feature that you want. A light on the button will display to show which Your vehicle may have heated rear seats.
Page 13 Power Lumbar Safety Belts Your vehicle may be equipped with four-way lumbar Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone support, without the massage feature, for the outboard rear seating positions. This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly.
Page 14 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. CAUTION: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 15: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Page 16 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. does not stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-10...
Page 17 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11...
Page 18: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 19: Driver Position
Driver Position 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. Then pull the belt Lap-Shoulder Belt across you more slowly. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear 4.
Page 20 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 21 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 25: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 26: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Center Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety Lap Belt belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-13. If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same in the center position.
Page 27: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 28 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. The latch plates for the safety belts in each rear All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. seating position vary in size. If the center rear or the Here is how to wear one properly.
Page 29 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-27. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 30: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of Children and Small Adults the retractor. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added CAUTION: safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 31 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic top of the seatback. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 32 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21. guide on top.
Page 33: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, and right front passenger. Although you can not see you should use it. them, they are located on the buckle end of the safety But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will belts.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 35 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 36 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 37: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 38 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 39 CAUTION: CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, The body structure of a young child is quite including support for the head and neck. unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom This is necessary because a newborn infant’s the safety belts are designed.
Page 40: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed the restraint.
Page 41 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 42 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, A child restraint system is any device designed for it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position vehicle safety standards.
Page 43: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be A child in a child restraint in the center front secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a seat can be badly injured or killed by the right rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing...
Page 44: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 45: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it. Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You will ﬁnd them behind the rear seat on the ﬁller panel. CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint.
Page 46 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. There are anchors for the rear outboard seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 47 To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near the base of the rear outside seat positions.
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a for the LATCH System Rear Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH position you want to use, where the bottom of the system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 49 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger’s airbag if it inﬂates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat.
Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat. Right Front Seat Position Here is why: If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for CAUTION: Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40.
Page 52 If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 53 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor to set the lock. retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 54: Airbag System
Airbag System Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal airbag. But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their Your vehicle has airbags — a frontal airbag for the job and comply with federal regulations.
Page 55 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: crashes. They are not designed to inﬂate in Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, with great force, faster than the blink of an or in many side crashes. And, for some eye.
Page 56 CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but United States Canada not for young children and infants. Neither the There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag panel, which shows the words AIR BAG or an...
Page 57: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-51...
Page 58 The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the The right front passenger’s side impact airbag is in the driver’s seatback closest to the door. side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-52...
Page 59 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...
Page 60: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? (18 to 26 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to 38.5 km/h). The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags (The threshold level can vary, however, with speciﬁc are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or near-frontal crashes.
Page 61: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? The side impact airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, designed “threshold level.”...
Page 62: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the airbag air. This dust could cause breathing problems inﬂated.
Page 63 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. or the right front passenger’s airbag, or the airbag Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the covering on the driver’s, right front passenger’s right front passenger airbag.
Page 64: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Restraint System Check Vehicle Checking the Restraint Systems Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors have information about servicing your vehicle and the and anchorages are working properly.
Page 65: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of After a Crash the collision. If an airbag inﬂates, you will need to replace airbag system parts.
Page 66 NOTES 1-60...
Page 67: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Performance Shifting (DTS Only) ....2-31 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 Parking Brake ..........2-31 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-32 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-34 Doors and Locks ..........2-9 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-35 Door Locks ............2-9 Engine Exhaust ..........2-35...
Page 68 Section 2 Features and Controls Full Floor Console Storage Area .....2-49 Rear Storage Area ........2-51 Center Console Storage Area ......2-49 Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest .....2-51 Center Flex Storage Unit .......2-50 Convenience Net ..........2-51 Map Pocket ..........2-51 Sunroof ............2-52 Assist Handles ..........2-51 Vehicle Personalization ........2-53 Umbrella Holder ...........2-51 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ..2-53...
Page 69: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to ACCESSORY or ON and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake.
Page 70 Be sure you have spare keys. Master Key Valet Key In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Service on page 7-5. There is a master key that works all of the lock cylinders ®...
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer Your keyless entry system operates on a radio to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 72: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System You can program your vehicle so the parking lamps will not ﬂash and the horn will not sound. For more Operation information, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68. With this system you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to (Unlock): Press this symbol to unlock the driver’s 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry...
Page 73: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
Matching Transmitter(s) to (Panic Alarm): Press the horn symbol when the ignition is turned off to use the alarm. The horn will Your Vehicle sound and the exterior lamps will ﬂash for up to Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to 30 seconds.
Page 74: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use an object like a pencil to remove the old battery. Do not use Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless a metal object. entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location.
Page 75: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system, Door Locks you must unlock the doors with the key or remote keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. From the outside, use either the key or the remote CAUTION: keyless entry transmitter.
Page 76: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Central Door Unlocking System If your vehicle has rear door lock switches, they can also lock all the doors at once by pressing the bottom part of the switch, but they cannot unlock the doors. Your vehicle has a central door unlocking mode and a theft-deterrent system.
Page 77: Lockout Protection
Rear Door Security Locks When you want to open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on transmitter, the front door power lock switch or your vehicle from the inside.
Page 78: Trunk
Trunk Trunk Lock Release The trunk lock release button is located to the left CAUTION: of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
Page 79 Trunk Lid Tie Down CAUTION: Driving with the trunk lid open can allow dangerous CO (carbon monoxide) gas to come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you ever need to drive with your trunk lid open, then: •...
Page 80: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle Rear Seat Pass Through Your vehicle may be equipped with a small door in the Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle rear seat. The door allows you to access the trunk as a tie-down or anchor point when securing from inside the vehicle.
Page 81: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 82: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window This feature is on all power windows. Press the down arrow on the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the down arrow on the switch again.
Page 83 Window Lockout CAUTION: The rear window lockout button is located on the If express override is activated, the window driver’s door armrest next to the window switches. will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged.
Page 84: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Rear Power Sunshade Swing down the primary visor to block out glare. It can If your vehicle is equipped with the rear power also be detached from the center mount and moved to sunshade, it helps to reduce the amount of heat and the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block the light entering the rear window.
Page 85: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems The rear power sunshade switch only works while the ignition is on or while the Retained Accessory Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent (RAP) on page 2-25.
Page 86: Testing The Alarm
Testing the Alarm If a door or the trunk is opened without a key or a remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then and the lamps will ﬂash for about 30 seconds. get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
Page 87: Valet Lockout Switch
® Valet Lockout Switch PASS-Key ® Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio The valet lockout switch frequency subject to Federal Communications is located inside the Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. glove box. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 88 ® PASS-Key III Operation When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine ® does not start and the Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key SECURITY light comes on, (Personalized Automotive Security System) ® the key may have a theft-deterrent system.
Page 89 To program the new key do the following: your dealer to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance. 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. See Roadside Service on page 7-5.
Page 90: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Ignition Positions Your Vehicle With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 91: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) A (OFF): This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition and transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature. The following accessories on your vehicle may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you to use from ON to OFF:...
Page 92: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine When your engine has run for about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not race your engine when it is cold. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position —...
Page 93: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine could cause an electrical shock. Also, the coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Page 94: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. The automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located either on the steering column or on the console between the seats.
Page 95 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does not the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift connect with the wheels. To restart when you are lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 96 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and help control your speed as you go down steep mountain you are: roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes •...
Page 97: Performance Shifting (Dts Only)
Performance Shifting (DTS Only) This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. To set the parking brake, hold the regular When your vehicle detects a change in driving brake pedal down with your right foot and push the conditions, it will automatically initiate the appropriate parking brake pedal down with your left foot.
Page 98: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key to OFF. CAUTION: 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 99: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl CAUTION: in the transaxle.
Page 100: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease the pressure on the shift lever. Push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock Then move the shift lever into the gear you want.
Page 101: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 102: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 103: Mirrors
Mirrors Mirror Operation (On/Off): Press the on/off button, located on the Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror lower left side of the mirror face, to turn the automatic ® dimming feature on or off. The indicator light will be with OnStar illuminated when the automatic dimming feature is on. Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview Cleaning the Mirror ®...
Page 104: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Onstar And Compass
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Compass Operation ® with OnStar and Compass Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview When the ignition and the compass feature are on, mirror with a compass display.
Page 105: Compass Variance
Compass Variance The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 106: Outside Power Mirrors
Cleaning the Mirror To adjust a mirror, press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want the mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar to go. Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your material dampened with glass cleaner.
Page 107: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror Outside Convex Mirror If the vehicle is equipped with this feature, the driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind CAUTION: you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. ®...
Page 108: Onstar System
® ® OnStar System OnStar Services The Directions and Connections Plan is included on ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite new vehicles for one year from the date of purchase. technology, wireless communications, and call centers ® This OnStar subscription plan can be extended beyond to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, the ﬁrst year to ﬁt your needs.
Page 109: Steering Wheel Controls
® ® OnStar Personal Calling OnStar Steering Wheel Controls ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the ® capability is an available hands-free wireless phone that OnStar personal calling feature. is integrated into the vehicle.
Page 110: Homelink
® ® HomeLink Wireless Control If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. System Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 111: Homelink Wireless Control System Operation
® HomeLink Wireless Control Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as ® well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also System Operation recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, ® the programmed HomeLink buttons should be erased ®...
Page 112: Programming Homelink
® Programming HomeLink 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then ® rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to Release both buttons.
Page 113: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” Programming or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter motor-head unit.
Page 114: Using Homelink
® ® Using HomeLink Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink while the signal is being transmitted.
Page 115: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Full Floor Console Storage Area If your vehicle is equipped with the full ﬂoor console, Glove Box it has an upper and lower storage area. The upper storage area is available for the optional cellular To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove telephone.
Page 116: Center Flex Storage Unit
Center Flex Storage Unit When not being used, the center seat lap belt can be stored in the underseat storage compartment as shown. Your vehicle may be equipped with a center ﬂex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage compartment.
Page 117: Map Pocket
Map Pocket Rear Storage Area The map/storage pockets are located on each front door Your vehicle is equipped with a rear seat armrest which and on the rear door trim as well as on the back of includes an open storage compartment and a dual both front seatbacks.
Page 118 Sunroof position, it will open slightly toward the vent position and then drop down to the closed position to provide a better seal. Press and release the ROOF switch rearward to the second position to express-open the glass panel to the comfort stop position, approximately half-way open.
Page 119: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization To save your positions in memory, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and Memory Seat, Mirrors and the steering wheel to a comfortable driving position. Steering Wheel 2.
Page 120 If you enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position for the entry transmitter, the key is in OFF, and the remote previously set driver can be recalled by pressing recall memory feature is on, then the seat, mirrors, and the EXIT button.
Page 121 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Parade Dimming ...........3-21 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Reading Lamps ..........3-21 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Battery Load Management ......3-22 Horn .............3-6 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .....3-22 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Night Vision System ........3-22 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Ultrasonic Parking Assist ........3-26 Column ............3-7...
Page 122 Section 3 Instrument Panel Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-48 Audio System(s) ..........3-80 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ..3-48 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ..3-49 Data Systems (RDS) ........3-80 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-49 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-50 Systems (RDS) .........3-81...
Page 123 NOTES...
Page 124 Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 125 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-34. I. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-15. B. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on ® ®...
Page 126: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of also let police know you have a problem. Your front the steering wheel pad. and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located...
Page 127 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control Steering Column rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68 and Memory Seat, If your vehicle has this Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-53.
Page 128: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster and in the outside rearview mirror will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 129: Windshield Wipers
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Push forward to change the headlamps from low To operate the windshield wipers turn the band, located beam to high. Pull the lever back and then release it to on the multifunction lever, upward or downward. change from high beam to low.
Page 130: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers
Rainsense™ II Wipers OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the wipers. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor is before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the carefully loosen or thaw them.
Page 131: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are CAUTION: not affected by the Rainsense™ II function. The Rainsense™...
Page 132: Cruise Control
Cruise Control If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. When road approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn your foot on the accelerator.
Page 133 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the RES/ACC (resume/accelerate) button to return to your desired preset speed.
Page 134 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 135: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control has three positions: (Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off all The exterior lamp control lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). is located to the left of the steering wheel on the (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position instrument panel.
Page 136: Wiper Activated Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for after the windshield wipers have been in use for others to see the front of your vehicle during the approximately six seconds.
Page 137 ® ® When the Twilight Sentinel lever is on and it is dark Turning on the Twilight Sentinel or the headlamps will enough outside, the low-beam headlamps at reduced deactivate the DRL and remove the HEADLAMPS intensity will turn off and normal low-beam headlamp SUGGESTED message.
Page 138: Fog Lamps
® Fog Lamps When the Twilight Sentinel is on and the fog lamps are turned on, the fog lamps, headlamps and parking lamps will remain on. If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate.
Page 139: Light Sensor
Light Sensor If you move the lever all the way to the right, the lamps will remain on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to OFF. If you move the lever so it is barely on, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition switch out of OFF.
Page 140: Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver Instrument Panel Brightness If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been This feature controls the brightness of the instrument left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately panel lights. 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This The knob for this feature is protects against draining the battery in case you have located to the right of the...
Page 141: Courtesy Lamps
Courtesy Lamps Parade Dimming The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when the ignition and the headlamps are on.
Page 142: Battery Load Management
Battery Load Management Inadvertent Power Battery Saver The battery load management feature is designed to This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, the battery is in a heavy discharge condition.
Page 143 Use this system as an aid to help you in seeing objects beyond the headlamps. Do this by occasionally glancing at the image as you would a rearview mirror. Do not stare at the image. The Night Vision System can be operated if: •...
Page 144 When the system comes on, you will see the Night Vision System symbol in the image. After about one minute, you should see the view of the road ahead. If you do not see the image after about two minutes (on cold days it may take longer for the image to display), there may be something wrong with the system.
Page 145 In dry, clear weather, the system can see pedestrians, It is also important to keep your windshield, the HUD animals, and the direction of the road ahead. In light (Head-Up Display for the Night Vision System) lens, and rain, light snow, or light fog the image may not be the camera lens clean.
Page 146: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Ultrasonic Parking Assist CAUTION: Your vehicle may be equipped with Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA). URPA is designed to help you park while in REVERSE (R) and operates only at speeds Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA can help you avoid system, the driver must check carefully before colliding with objects such as parked vehicles.
Page 147 The URPA display is The ﬁrst time an object is detected while in REVERSE (R), located inside the vehicle, a chime will sound and the following will occur in above the rear window. sequence, depending on the distance from the object: It has three color-coded •...
Page 148: Accessory Power Outlets
It may also ﬂash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seat kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of area located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays. mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or materials such as Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be paint or the system may not work properly.
Page 149: Rear Ashtray
Rear Ashtray Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. The ashtrays are located on the door armrests. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause To use an ashtray, lift the lid. damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 150: Climate Controls
Climate Controls If you set the system at the warmest temperature setting, the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature and it will not go into Dual Climate Control System automatic mode. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan With this system you can control the heating, cooling speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 151: Manual Operation
Manual Operation (Fan): Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels MODE : Pressing the MODE switch and changing automatic operation and places the system in manual the mode cancels automatic operation and places the mode.
Page 152 For quick cool down on hot days: PASS TEMP (Passenger’s Temperature): Press this switch to turn the passengers’ climate control 1. Select the vent mode. systems on. Press this switch to manually increase 2. Select the recirculation mode. or decrease the temperature for the front passenger. 3.
Page 153: Defogging And Defrosting
Sensors There is also a sensor located behind the front grill. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the temperature. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.
Page 154: Rear Window Defogger
The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to help FRONT (Defrost): Pressing FRONT directs most of clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with REAR button is pressed. some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 155: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System OFF: Turn the mode knob located on the rear climate control panel to this position to turn off the airﬂow. If the PASS OFF button located on the main climate control panel is pressed, the rear climate control system will be turned off and the settings selected for the main climate control panel will also be selected for the rear seat passengers.
Page 156: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (Bi-Level): This mode directs half the air to the upper outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the The passenger compartment air ﬁlter traps most of the ﬂoor outlets. pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, it may need to (Floor): This mode directs the air to the ﬂoor be changed periodically.
Page 157 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on To access the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, do the the inboard side of the air ﬁlter compartment to following: carefully pry the pin out. 1. Use a tool to gently pry the cover up. If your vehicle has tabs that allow you to unlatch the cover with your ﬁngers, you will not need a tool for this step.
Page 158: Steering Wheel Climate Controls
Steering Wheel Climate Controls You can adjust the temperature using the steering wheel controls. The control for the temperature is located on the left side of the steering wheel. 3. To remove the air ﬁlter, insert a tool between the air ﬁlter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle.
Page 159: Climate Controls Personalization
Climate Controls Personalization To change the stored settings, do the following: 1. Select the desired temperature, fan speed and If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you airﬂow mode. If desired, a separate temperature can store and recall climate control settings for the setting may also be selected for the front seat temperature, the fan speed and the direction of passenger.
Page 160: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 161: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 162 Analog Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar 3-42...
Page 163 Speedometer and Odometer The two trip modes are indicated by Trip A and Trip B. In order to change from one mode to the other, press the A/B portion of the TRIP button. The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Page 164: Engine Speed Limiter
English/Metric Button Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only) By pressing this button This gage indicates located to the left of the the engine speed in steering wheel on the revolutions per instrument panel, you can minute (rpm). go back and forth from English (miles) to metric (kilometers).
Page 165: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten panel, which shows AIR BAG or the airbag symbol. their safety belts.
Page 166: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle When you turn the key to serviced right away. ON or START, this light will come on brieﬂy to show that the generator...
Page 167 Brake System Warning and Parking CAUTION: Brake Indicator Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into Your brake system may not be working two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can properly if the brake system warning light is still work and stop you.
Page 168 Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. United States Canada (Analog Only) If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF.
Page 169: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: • If there is a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. •...
Page 170: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage Service Engine Soon Light in the United pointer moves into States or Check Engine Light in Canada the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Digital Cluster United States Canada (Analog Only) That reading means the same thing as the warning...
Page 171: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is Flashing Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls The following may prevent more serious damage to may not work as well, your fuel economy may not your vehicle: be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 172: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least You may be able to correct the emission system one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. malfunction by considering the following: If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
Page 173: Security Light
This can happen if you have recently replaced your This light tells you if there battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic could be a problem with system is designed to evaluate critical emission your engine oil pressure. control systems during normal driving.
Page 174: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light The fog lamps light will This light comes on come on when the fog whenever the cruise lamps are in use. control system is in use. It will go out when the system is turned off. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.
Page 175: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage If the fuel supply gets down to about 1.8 gallons (7 L) of fuel remaining in the tank, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime will sound. On the digital cluster, if the fuel is less than about 1.2 gallons (4.7 L) the E segment on the gage will ﬂash.
Page 176 Fuel Data Display To reset the average fuel economy, press the INFO button until the MPG AVG is displayed on the DIC. (Digital Cluster Only) Press and hold the INFO RESET button until both the fuel data display and DIC display reads 0.0. The fuel data display tells The RANGE display shows how far the computer thinks you all you about the fuel...
Page 177: Driver Information Center (Dic)
« ª Driver Information Center (DIC) INFO (Information): Pressing this button up or down will display the MILES RANGE (Analog Cluster), This display gives you the status of many of your MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED, AVG vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver MPH, TIMER, BATTERY VOLTS, LF-RF-LR-RR TIRE personalization features and warning/status messages.
Page 178 • • AVG MPH (Average Miles per Hour): This ENGINE OIL LIFE: This message shows the message shows the average speed you have percentage of remaining oil life for your vehicle. traveled at since the last time you reset the value. When the oil life is depleted, the CHANGE ENGINE To reset the value, press the INFO button to OIL message will appear on the display.
Page 179 ON/OFF: Pressing this button turns the Programming LF-RF-LR-RR TIRE: On vehicles equipped with the tire and Personalization Features on and off. FEATURE pressure monitor, this message shows the tire pressure PROGRAMMING must be displayed on the DIC to begin for each tire (left front, right front, left rear and right rear). actual programming.
Page 180: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE – 27: This message is displayed when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. These messages will appear if there is a problem The battery saver system will start reducing certain sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems.
Page 181 BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW – 6: This message will CHANGE TRANS FLUID – 47: This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than appear when it is time to change the transaxle ﬂuid. 10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for the proper message appears immediately after starting, it is ﬂuid and change intervals.
Page 182 CHECK GAS CAP – 61: This message will appear if By pressing the INFO button up or down, the DIC the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should display will show which tire or tires do not have the recheck your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly.
Page 183 DRIVE NO. X (1 or 2): This message will be displayed with the key in ON and while entering FEATURE CAUTION: PROGRAMMING, but only if the vehicle is equipped with memory seats. The message will show which driver is activating the personalization feature. It will only When the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message is stay on for ﬁve seconds.
Page 184 ENGINE HOT–AC OFF – 16: This message displays HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED – 23: If it is dark enough ® when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the outside and the headlamps and Twilight Sentinel normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain controls are off, this message will display on the DIC.
Page 185 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR – 141: The right front SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS – 106: This message will passenger’s door is open or ajar when this message display if an electrical problem has occurred within appears. The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition not in PARK (P) for this message to display.
Page 186 SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS – 84: This message is STABILITY SYS ENGAGED – 55: You may see the displayed to indicate that the suspension system is STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver not operating properly. To correct this problem, have Information Center.
Page 187 THEFT ATTEMPTED – 40: This message is displayed TRACTION SUSPENDED – 56: This message displays if the theft system has detected a break-in attempt when the traction control system has been temporarily while you were away from your vehicle. shut off because your vehicle’s brakes have overheated. This message does not indicate a problem with your TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF –...
Page 188: Dic Vehicle Personalization
Climate Controls and Radio System If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program additional personalization features, the driver’s Personalization preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing These features allow both drivers to personalize their the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on own climate control settings as well as their radio the driver’s door.
Page 189 Remote Recall Memory To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you mode, do the following: will have this feature. This feature recalls any previously 1.
Page 190 Key in Recall Memory The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you later in this section or program the next feature available will have this feature.
Page 191 3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button To determine the mode to which the vehicle is until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off, programmed or to program the vehicle to a different press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on mode, do the following: the display.
Page 192 Lights Flash at Unlock The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions This feature allows the parking lamps to ﬂash twice later in this section or program the next feature available when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used on your vehicle.
Page 193 3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button To determine the mode to which the vehicle is until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off, programmed or to program the vehicle to a different press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on mode, do the following: the display.
Page 194 Exterior Lights at Unlock The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the later in this section or program the next feature available remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the on your vehicle.
Page 195 3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button To determine the mode to which the vehicle is until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off, programmed or to program the vehicle to a different press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on mode, do the following: the display.
Page 196 Driver Unlock Key Off The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions This feature allows the driver’s door to automatically later in this section or program the next feature available unlock when the ignition key is turned to OFF.
Page 197 The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
Page 198 Programmable Modes To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different Mode 1: ON mode, do the following: 1. Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the Mode 2: OFF instructions listed previously. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was 2.
Page 199: Trip Computer
Driver’s Name Set/Recall Trip Computer If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. This feature allows individual Oil Life Indicator driver’s names to be displayed in the DIC when the ignition is turned to ON. This feature only works when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle or when buttons 1 or 2 on the driver’s door are pressed.
Page 200: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle, ﬁnd out what your audio system can do, and how to operate all of its controls. Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make Power (RAP).
Page 201: Radio With Cd
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio with CD Radio Data Systems (RDS) Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears on the display. Display the time when the ignition is off by pressing HR or MN.
Page 202: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio SCAN: Press this button for less than two seconds to scan radio stations. The radio will go to a station, play for ﬁve seconds, then go on to the next station. PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on Press this button again to stop scanning.
Page 203 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station When battery power is removed and later applied, the radio preset stations will not need to be reset. (XM™ Only) Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1.
Page 204 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 205 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No CAT Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the selected category. the chosen category The system is working properly.
Page 206: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio later in this section.
Page 207 CD Messages SCAN: Press this button to listen to tracks for a few seconds. The CD will go to a track, play for a few If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following seconds, then go on to the next track. Press this button reasons: again to stop scanning.
Page 208: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 209: Finding A Station
Playing the Radio Finding a Station PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on BAND: Press this button to select weather, FM1, FM2, and off. AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to ¦...
Page 210: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The RDS PTY mode must be off to set preset stations. TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, Up to 36 stations (six weather, six FM1, six FM2, TREBLE, or MIDRANGE appears on the display. and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can be The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by...
Page 211 Using Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (XM™ Only) DSP: This feature is used to provide a choice of four different listening experiences: talk, front seat, To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: ambience, and spacious.
Page 212: Rds Messages
SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing If the radio tunes to a related network station for an alert the following: announcement, it will return to the original station when the announcement is ﬁnished. If a cassette tape or CD is 1.
Page 213 For XM™ (if equipped), press the MSG button while in When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio XM mode to retrieve four different categories of station you will hear it. If no station is found that information related to the current song or channel: Artist broadcasts traffic announcements, NO TRAFFIC Name/Feature, Song/Program Title, Channel Category.
Page 214 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 215 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No CAT Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the selected category. the chosen category The system is working properly.
Page 216: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will work in the cassette tape player. See “CD Adapter Kits” The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are later for more information. up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes The tape bias is set automatically when a metal or longer than that are so thin they may not work well in chrome tape is inserted.
Page 217: Cassette Tape Messages
¦ ¥ Cassette Tape Messages SEEK : The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work. If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, Press the up or the down arrow to seek to the next or to it could be for one of the following reasons: the previous selection on the tape.
Page 218 Playing a CD 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track on the CD. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 219: Navigation/Radio System
• SCAN: Press this button to listen to each track for a It is very hot. When the temperature returns to few seconds. The CD will go to a track, play for a normal, the CD should play. few seconds, then go on to the next track. Press this •...
Page 220: Glovebox-Mounted Cd Changer
Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer With the CD changer, you can play up to six CDs continuously. Normal size CDs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The smaller 3 inch (8 cm) CDs can be played only with specially designed trays. Once you have loaded the CDs in the magazine, slide open the door of the CD changer.
Page 221 The features of the CD changer may be different due to your vehicles audio system. ¦ ¥ 1 PREV (Previous) / TUNE SEEK : Press this pushbutton or the up arrow to go to the previous track on the CD. If playing the ﬁrst track of the CD, press this pushbutton or the up arrow to go to the last track of the CD.
Page 222 CD Messages 6 RDM / RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. CD CHANGER ERROR: This message may appear on RDM will appear on the display. Press the PREV or the display for one of the following reasons: NEXT pushbuttons while RDM is on the display to randomly seek through CDs.
Page 223: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Radio Personalization with Home With the radio off and the time displayed, use fast forward and reverse to select home or away presets. and Away Feature To select the away presets, press and hold FF for ﬁve seconds until you hear a beep. The next time the If your vehicle has this feature, DRIVER 1 (HOME or radio comes on, the away presets will be active.
Page 224 Audio Steering Wheel Controls Radio Reception Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, following: especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can occur on AM stations caused by things like storms and power lines.
Page 225: Care Of The Cassette Tape Player
Cellular Phone Usage The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. The radio may display CLEAN TAPE Cellular phone usage may cause interference with your to indicate that the tape player has been used for vehicle’s radio.
Page 226: Care Of Your Cds
The broken tape detection feature of the cassette tape After the player is cleaned, press and hold the eject player may identify the cleaning cassette as a button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLEAN TAPE damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette indicator.
Page 227: Diversity Antenna System
Care of the CD Player Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not sharp.
Page 228 NOTES 3-108...
Page 229 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-20 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-21 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-22 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-23 Braking ............4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-23 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6...
Page 230: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving Your Vehicle task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even Defensive Driving cause a collision, with resulting injury.
Page 231 Police records show that almost half of all motor According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) these deaths are the result of someone who was bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC drinking and driving.
Page 232 It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching BAC would be close to 0.12 percent.
Page 233: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking CAUTION: Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your judgment can be affected by even a small foot and do it.
Page 234: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between electronic braking system that will help prevent a hard stops.
Page 235 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 236: Braking In Emergencies
Traction Control System (TCS) Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply wheel spin.
Page 237 To turn the system off, press the TRAC ON/OFF button located on the center console. For vehicles with a column shift lever, the button is located at the end of the shift lever. United States Canada This warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with your traction control system.
Page 238: Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (Cvrss)
Steering The traction control system monitors the front brake rotor temperature. If the traction control system comes on while the front brake rotors are hot due to heavy use of Power Steering braking or previous traction control, the TRACTION SUSPENDED message will be displayed – but the If you lose power steering assist because the engine system will not turn off right away.
Page 239: Steering In Emergencies
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to which the curve is banked, and your speed.
Page 240: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 241: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you are following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then...
Page 242: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out Let us review what driving experts say about what of the right lane to pass. When you are far happens when the three control systems —...
Page 243 A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, the accelerator pedal. gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only these conditions.
Page 244: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. •...
Page 245: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 246 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy CAUTION: rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 247: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 248: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 249: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 250: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Expect to move slightly slower at night. Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do all windows clean inside and outside? not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
Page 251: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 252 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, ignition off is dangerous.
Page 253: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red Here are some tips for winter driving: cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, •...
Page 254: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet can be even more trouble because it may offer the least the road probably have good traction.
Page 255: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Your anti-lock brake system (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want serious situation.
Page 256 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 257: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine CAUTION: again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Page 258: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That It is very important to know how much weight your will clear the area around your front wheels. You should vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle turn your traction control system off.
Page 259: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-57 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-65.
Page 260: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 261 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 262 Certiﬁcation Label If your vehicle is a Professional Vehicle, the vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation label is provided by the ﬁnal stage manufacturer. The coach-builder should be consulted if the ﬁnal stage manufacturer’s label is not present. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR label should be on the driver’s door edge.
Page 263: Towing
Towing If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, Towing Your Vehicle or if there is a crash, they will keep going. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if CAUTION: you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 264: Dinghy Towing
Dolly Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 265: Towing A Trailer
To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you The Cadillac Professional Vehicle cannot tow a trailer. should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different CAUTION: than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 266: P.o. Box
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle advice, or you can write us at: wear in at the heavier loads. Cadillac Customer Assistance Center • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Cadillac Motor Car Division Do not drive faster than the maximum posted P.O.
Page 267: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you are using a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight weigh 10 to15 percent of the total loaded trailer to measure because it affects the total or gross weight weight (B).
Page 268: Safety Chains
Hitches Safety Chains It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. You should always attach chains between your vehicle Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the a few reasons why you will need the right hitch. Here tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to are some rules to follow: the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 269: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You will need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you will want to you are towing a trailer. And, because the vehicle get to know your rig.
Page 270: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Climbing grades steeper than four percent at temperatures above 90°F (32°C) with a loaded vehicle When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a and trailer is not recommended. The cooling system different turn signal ﬂasher and/or extra wiring. Check may temporarily overheat.
Page 271: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Maintenance When Trailer Towing But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here is how to do it: Your vehicle will need service more often when you are 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into pulling a trailer.
Page 272 NOTES 4-44...
Page 273 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-36 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Brakes ............5-37 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Battery ............5-40 Vehicle ............5-5 Jump Starting ..........5-42 Fuel ..............5-5 Headlamp Aiming ...........5-48 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Headlamp Horizontal Aiming ......5-49 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Headlamp Vertical Aiming ......5-50...
Page 274 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-76 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-92 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-77 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....5-93 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-78 Tires ............5-94 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Sheet Metal Damage ........5-94 Spare Tire ..........5-80 Finish Damage ..........5-94...
Page 275: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 276: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than You can be injured and your vehicle could be this manual can.
Page 277: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Speciﬁcations Your Vehicle It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 278: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline are now required to contain additives that will help whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 279: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 280 The fuel door release To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left button is located to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the of the steering wheel cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. next to the exterior lamp While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the control.
Page 281 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overﬁll the tank and wait a few seconds after you have ﬁnished CAUTION: pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-91. If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle.
Page 282: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and injure you even when the engine is not You can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 283: Hood Release
Hood Release To lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Vehicle without Night Vision shown 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and ﬁnd the secondary hood release lever.
Page 284: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 285 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid under Engine Oil on page 5-14. on page 5-36. F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” B.
Page 286: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 287: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it. If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one the proper operating range in the cross-hatched area.
Page 288: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst...
Page 289: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines When to Change Engine Oil starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your warranty.
Page 290: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing the INFO button until ENGINE System OIL LIFE is displayed on the DIC. For more information on the oil life indicator, see Oil Life Indicator on The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change page 3-79.
Page 291: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the ﬁlter, do the following: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Page 292 Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing: 1. Align the three tabs located on the back of the cover with the three slots on the back of the housing. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the slots and align the two wing screws.
Page 293: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage the transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the ﬂuid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust When to Check and Change Automatic system parts, starting a ﬁre. Too little ﬂuid could Transaxle Fluid cause the transaxle to overheat.
Page 294: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare you vehicle as follows: The transaxle ﬂuid cap is • located next to the radiator Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine hose and below the running.
Page 295 How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 296: Engine Coolant
How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem Indicator with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-27. After the transaxle ﬂuid has been changed, the transaxle ﬂuid change indicator must be reset.
Page 297: What To Use
What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage warranty.
Page 298: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 299: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but only coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. when the engine is cool.
Page 300: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine CAUTION: Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
Page 301: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Operating Mode 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it safe to do so, pull off the road, If an overheated engine condition exists and the shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the message ENGINE OVERHEATED, STOP ENGINE is...
Page 302: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 303 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See CAUTION: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 304: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if CAUTION: coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the level is not 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) below the top of the ﬁller neck, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling...
Page 305 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. CAUTION: Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or CAUTION: some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 306 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture cap when the cooling system, including the coolant to the FULL COLD mark on the side of the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator surge tank.
Page 307: Power Steering Fluid
Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message does not appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), coolant is at the proper ﬁll level. If a CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message does appear, repeat Steps 1 to 3 then reinstall the pressure cap, or see your dealer.
Page 308: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: What to Use 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read cool down.
Page 309: Brakes
Brakes Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow Brake Fluid the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Your brake master cylinder • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. reservoir is ﬁlled with Water can cause the solution to freeze and DOT-3 brake ﬂuid.
Page 310: What To Add
What to Add So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake when your linings are worn, then you will have too ﬂuid.
Page 311: Brake Wear
Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake CAUTION: system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your The brake wear warning sound means that brake system can damage brake system soon your brakes will not work well.
Page 312: Battery
Brake Pedal Travel Battery See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement pedal travel.
Page 313 CAUTION: A battery that is not properly vented can let sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rear seat cushion. These fumes can damage your rear seat safety belt systems. You may not be able to see this damage, and the safety belts might not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 314: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or If you cannot start your vehicle and you are unable to more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the remove your key from the ignition, see “Shift Lock battery.
Page 315 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories damage to your vehicle that would not be covered on during the jump starting procedure, they could by your warranty. be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 316 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and You will not see the battery of your vehicle under negative (−) terminal locations on the other the hood. It is located under the rear passenger’s vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump seat.
Page 317 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 318 6. Connect the red 9. Connect the other end positive (+) cable to the of the negative (−) remote positive (+) cable to the terminal location on the negative (−) terminal vehicle with the dead location on the vehicle battery. Use a remote with the dead battery.
Page 319 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 320: Headlamp Aiming
® Headlamp Aiming Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx ® socket or T15 Torx screwdriver. Notice: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts.
Page 321: Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle low-beam lamps. The high-beam lamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam lamps are aimed properly. If your vehicle has the horizontal aim indicators, turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is The headlamp aiming devices are located under the lined up with zero.
Page 322: Headlamp Vertical Aiming
Headlamp Vertical Aiming 3. At the wall or other ﬂat surface, measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from Step 2 and draw or tape a horizontal line the width of Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performed the vehicle. before making any adjustments to the vertical aim.
Page 323: Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs 6. Turn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the CAUTION: horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut-off should be Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and positioned at the can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or bottom edge of the others could be injured.
Page 324 4. Use a tool to help pry the headlamp assembly away 2. Remove the two bolts at the top of the headlamp from the vehicle. assembly. 3. Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the headlamp assembly. 5-52...
Page 325 6. Remove the bulb socket dust cover. 7. Turn the headlamp 5. Firmly grasp the outboard side of the headlamp housing socket assembly with both hands and pull hard enough counterclockwise to so that the whole assembly separates from unlock the socket from the vehicle.
Page 326 8. Pull the old bulb out of To reinstall the ﬁller panel, do the following: the socket. 1. Place the ﬁller panel in the correct location. 2. Reset each push-pin by holding each by the outer circle while pushing up on the pin assembly from below.
Page 327: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Parking And Cornering Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Parking and Cornering Lamps To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Locate the lamps which are located beside the headlamp assembly. See Steps 1 through 6 under Headlamps on page 5-51 to remove the headlamp assembly.
Page 328: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY and turn the Exterior Lamp Bulb Number wipers on. Position the wipers on the windshield Cornering Lamps 3157 in the mid-wipe position. Then with a door Front Turn Signal 3157 open, turn the ignition to OFF.
Page 329: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 330: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service Useful information about a tire is molded into its description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this sidewall.
Page 331 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.
Page 332 (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
Page 333: Tire Size
Tire Size (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to The following illustration shows an example of a support that load when used in a dual conﬁguration. tire size. (D) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 334: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter its width. R means radial ply construction; the letter D means Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located diagonal or bias ply construction;...
Page 335 GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb Your Vehicle on page 4-30. weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg).
Page 336 Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the A tire information system that provides consumers centerline of the tread. with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 337: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar, below the driver’s door latch. This label lists your vehicle’s original equipment Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate tires and shows the correct inﬂation pressures for your effectively.
Page 338: How To Check
How to Check High Speed Operation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated CAUTION: simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they are under-inﬂated. Check the tire’s inﬂation pressure when the tires are cold.
Page 339 Professional Vehicle If your vehicle has P225/60R16 97S or P235/55R17 98H size tires and you will be driving at speeds of 100 mph The proper inﬂation of the tires on your professional (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold vehicle depends on the type of tires on it.
Page 340: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by anyone other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system, it uses radio and sensor technology to check tire If the TPM system detects low tire pressure, below pressure levels.
Page 341: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation The TPM system also allows the driver to check the air pressure status of each road tire using the Driver Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles Information Center (DIC). Each tire’s air pressure will be (8 000 to 13 000 km).
Page 342: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and One way to tell when it’s Loading Information label. time for new tires is to Vehicles equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) check the treadwear system will need to have the sensors reset after a tire...
Page 343: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on Mixing tires could cause you to lose control your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30.
Page 344: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 345: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned representing the tire’s resistance to the generation and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 346: Used Replacement Wheels
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or the same way as the one it replaces. odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts clearance to the body and chassis.
Page 347: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P235/55R17, LT235/60R17E or P235/60R17/EL size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type CAUTION: chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 348: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a maintenance or repairs is dangerous without...
Page 349: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage wheel blocks. by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning ﬂashers.
Page 350: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 2. Grab the handle and remove the cover. The equipment you will need is in the trunk. The instructions for changing a tire is on the inside of the tire cover located in your trunk. To gain access to the instructions, spare tire and jacking equipment, do the following: 1.
Page 351 The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and the 3. Turn the wing nuts to remove the container that wheel wrench (B). holds the wrench and jack. 4. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and compact spare tire from the trunk. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-86 for more information.
Page 352: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Models with Center Wheel Cover 1. For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover, use the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off.
Page 353 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: 3.
Page 354 5. Raise the jack until the metal ﬂange ﬁts ﬁrmly into 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle the channel of the jack head. clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to ﬁt under the 6.
Page 355 10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Page 356 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 357: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. 5-Wheel Nuts 8-Wheel Nuts Store all these in the proper place.
Page 358: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when as you can. See the storage instructions label for the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 359: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match •...
Page 360 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. or techniques: Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to surfaces for which they were not intended.
Page 361: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst.
Page 362: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Wood Panels Plastic Surfaces Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to with a clean cloth. remove dust.
Page 363: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of Keep belts clean and dry. color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it CAUTION: clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 364: Finish Care
Finish Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield hand may be necessary to remove residue from washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, the paint ﬁnish.
Page 365: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish on The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome wheels only. chrome-plated wheels.
Page 366: Tires
Tires Underbody Maintenance To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the products on your vehicle may damage the paint underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, ﬁnish and/or tires.
Page 367: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light the following products. surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Description Usage Cleans, shines, and Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior...
Page 368: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on your spare tire cover. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 369: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal Add-On Electrical Equipment circuit breaker. If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow, the wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 370: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Underhood Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The underhood fuse block short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit is located next to the breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres engine on the passenger’s caused by electrical problems.
Page 371 Fuses Usage Headlamp High Beam Left Ignition 1 Fog Lamps (Option) Transmission Cruise Control Coil Module (Option) Injector Bank #2 Not Used Not Used Powertrain Control Module Ignition Fuses Usage Oxygen Sensor Assembly Line Diagnostic Work Injector Bank #1 Accessory Cigar Lighter #2 Windshield Wipers Cigar Lighter #1...
Page 372 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Air Pump Air Conditioner Clutch Cooling Fan 1 AIR Control Valve (Option) Cooling Fan 2 Heated Steering Wheel (Option) Spare Accessory Spare Starter 1 Spare Cooling Fan 1 Spare Ignition 1 Spare Cooling Fan Series/Parallel Heated Steering Wheel (Option) Cooling Fan 2 Relays Usage...
Page 373: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires.
Page 374 To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: CAUTION: (Continued) If the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat cushion, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
Page 375 Fuses Usage SDAR (XM™ Satellite Radio) Lamps Park Right Fuel Tank Ventilation Solenoid Ignition 1 Interior Lamp Dimmer Module Sunshade Navigation Heated Seat Left Front Interior Lamps Right Rear Door Module Fuses Usage Stoplamps Fuel Pump Park/Reverse Heater, Ventilation and Air Audio Conditioning Battery Retained Accessory Power for...
Page 376 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rear HVAC Blower Audio Ampliﬁer Ignition Switch Automatic Level Control Compressor, Exhaust Turn Signal, Hazard Signal Not Used Reverse, Locks Not Used Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension Not Used Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Not Used Ignition 3 Rear Not Used Antilock Braking System Not Used...
Page 377 Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuel Pump Trunk Release Parking Lamps Not Used Ignition 1 Lock, Cylinder Not Used Automatic Level Control Compressor Not Used Not Used Park Shift Interlock Rear Defog Reverse Lamps Retained Accessory Power for Circuit Usage Sunroof Breakers Reverse Lockout Power Seats...
Page 378: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.2 lbs 1.0 kg Cooling System 13.0 qt 12.3 L Engine Oil with Filter 7.5 qt...
Page 379 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 380: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 381 This schedule is for vehicles that: Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the • carry passengers and cargo within recommended necessary equipment, you should have your GM limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and ®...
Page 382: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the change engine oil message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the Driver “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means that service it is recommended that your ﬁrst service be is required for your vehicle.
Page 383 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 384: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 385: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Professional Vehicle Only: Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, • • whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service.
Page 386 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: are working properly. Look for any other loose or −...
Page 387: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add These owner checks and services should be performed ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, Coolant on page 5-24 for further details.
Page 388: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 389: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition to OFF in each shift lever position. •...
Page 390: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada Parking Brake 88901242) or lubricant meeting Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Cable Guides requirements of NLGI #2, Category number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your LB or GC-LB.
Page 391: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element 25099149 A1208C Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25689297 —...
Page 392: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 393 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 394 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 395 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 396: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to visible through the windshield. your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location.
Page 397: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 398: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or From U.S. Virgin Islands: speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), 1-800-496-9994 Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622). (TTY Canada —...
Page 399: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
1-800-882-1112, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service is provided at no charge for any warranty-covered situation and for a nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. Roadside Service is available only in the United States and Canada.
Page 400: Cadillac Owner Privileges
Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, an Cadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A dealer 1-888-889-2438 — daily, 24 hours.
Page 401: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you To enhance your ownership experience, we and our wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy to minimize your inconvenience by providing several Transportation, a customer support program for new transportation options.
Page 402: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Courtesy Transportation is available during the rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 403: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle Data Recorders may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor...
Page 404: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate Reporting Safety Defects to the conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is United States Government shown, or •...
Page 405: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000. Or, write: Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
Page 406: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 407 Appearance Care (cont.) Finish Damage ..........5-94 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-28 Glass Surfaces ..........5-90 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-97 Plastic Surfaces ........5-90 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ......... 5-19 Leather ............5-89 Air Conditioning ..........
Page 408 Audio System(s) (cont.) Bulb Replacement ........... 5-51 Setting the Time for Radios with Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....... 3-81 Parking and Cornering Lamps ....5-55 Setting the Time for Radios without Halogen Bulbs ..........5-51 Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....... 3-80 Headlamp Aiming ........
Page 409 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Cleaning (cont.) Chemical Paint Spotting ........5-94 Speaker Covers .......... 5-90 Child Restraints Tires ............5-94 Child Restraint Systems ....... 1-34 Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-94 Infants and Young Children ......1-31 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-91 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Weatherstrips ..........
Page 410 Courtesy Lamps ..........3-21 Door (cont.) Cruise Control ..........3-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..... 2-10 Cruise Control Light ........3-54 Rear Door Security Locks ......2-11 Customer Assistance Information Driver Courtesy Transportation ........7-7 Position, Safety Belt ........1-13 Customer Assistance for Text Driver Information Center (DIC) ......
Page 411 Electrical System (cont.) Headlamp Wiring ......... 5-97 Filter Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-97 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-19 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......5-101 Finish Damage ..........5-94 Underhood Fuse Block ......... 5-98 Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-9 Windshield Wiper Fuses ....... 5-97 Flat Tire ............
Page 412 Fuses Headlamp Wiring ..........5-97 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-98 Headlamps ............ 5-51 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......5-101 Bulb Replacement ........5-51 Underhood Fuse Block ......... 5-98 Daytime Running Lamps ....... 3-16 Windshield Wiper ......... 5-97 Flash-to-Pass ..........3-9 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Parking and Cornering Lamps ....
Page 413 Lamps (cont.) Courtesy ............ 3-21 Ignition Positions ..........2-24 Exterior ............3-15 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ....... 3-22 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...... 3-20 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-31 Fog ............3-18 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ........5-65 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ....
Page 414 Lighting Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Entry ............3-21 Maintenance Record ........6-14 Parade Dimming .......... 3-21 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Loading Your Vehicle ........4-30 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..6-13 Lockout Protection .......... 2-11 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Locks Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .....
Page 415 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .......... 5-29 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Manual ............3-99 Owners, Canadian ..........ii New Vehicle Break-In ........2-24 Night Vision System ........3-22 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-13 Parade Dimming ..........
Page 416 Power (cont.) Radios (cont.) Lumbar Controls ........... 1-2 Radio with CD ..........3-81 Rear Lumbar Controls ........1-7 Setting the Time for Radios with Retained Accessory (RAP) ......2-25 Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....... 3-81 Seat ............1-2 Setting the Time for Radios without Steering Fluid ..........
Page 417 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-56 Safety Belts (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Canadian Government ........7-11 Children and Small Adults ......1-24 General Motors ........... 7-11 Rear Seat Passengers ......... 1-21 United States Government ......7-10 Right Front Passenger Position ......
Page 418 Service (cont.) Storage Areas (cont.) Engine Soon Light ........3-50 Convenience Net ......... 2-51 Publications Ordering Information ....7-11 Front Storage Area ........2-49 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....1-58 Full Floor Console Storage Area ....2-49 Setting the Time Glove Box ..........
Page 419 Tires (cont.) Traction (cont.) Chains ............5-75 Control System Warning Light ....... 3-48 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-77 Transaxle Cleaning ............ 5-94 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-21 Compact Spare Tire ........5-86 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......2-28 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-76 Trip Computer Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure .......
Page 420 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-37 Data Recorders ..........7-9 Windows ............2-15 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Power ............2-16 Number (VIN) ..........5-96 Windshield Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....5-96 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-92 Vehicle Personalization Windshield Washer .........

Cadillac DeVille 2005 Owner's Manual

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Wireless Control System Operation

Storage Areas

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Trip Computer

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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