Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 3 2015 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-78 Customer Information ..13-1 Towing the Vehicle ..10-82 Customer Information .
Page 4: Using This Manual
à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the the CADILLAC Emblem, and SRX Attention: Customer Service features.
Page 5 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and Caution indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of Warning messages found on vehicle could result in property or vehicle text. Symbols are shown along with labels and in this manual describe damage.
Page 6: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp High/Low-Beam that may be found on the vehicle Changer and what they mean. For more : Heated Steering Wheel information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Airbag Readiness Light...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Rear Vision Adjustment ....1-11 Camera (RVC) ... . . 1-17 Throttle and Brake Pedal Rear Cross Traffic Alert Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 10 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-7. 10. Exterior Lamp Controls on 18. Heated and Ventilated Front page 6-1. Seats on page 3-8 (If 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Equipped). Lane-Change Signals on Front Fog Lamps on page 6-6 19.
Page 11: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press twice to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop the Information liftgate from moving. This section provides a brief Press the key release button near overview about some of the the bottom of the transmitter to important features that may or may remove the key.
Page 12: Door Locks
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) lamps will remain on as long as the To lock or unlock the doors from the Keyless Access engine is running. The doors will be outside, press on the RKE locked and the climate control transmitter.
Page 13 In Brief Power Door Locks Power Liftgate Operation The three modes are: MAX: The liftgate opens to the full There is a power door lock switch open height. on the front door panels. 3/4: The liftgate opens to a reduced : Press to lock the doors.
Page 14: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Press or pull the switch part of the Seat Adjustment 4. Try to move the seat back and way to open or close the window. forth to be sure it is locked in Manual Seats place. Fully press the front of the switch down and release it to To raise or recline the seatback, use express-down the window.
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Memory Features Heated and Ventilated Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (1) forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control (1) up or down.
Page 16: Head Restraint Adjustment
In Brief Head Restraint Safety Belts Press , if available, to ventilate the driver or passenger Adjustment seat. A ventilated seat has a fan Do not drive until the head restraints that pulls or pushes air through the for all occupants are installed and seat.
Page 17: Passenger Sensing System
1-10 In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status To adjust the mirror: indicator will be visible on the System 1. Move the selector switch to L overhead console when the vehicle (Left) or R (Right) to choose the is started. See Passenger Sensing driver or passenger mirror.
Page 18: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-11 Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9-14. Adjustment Adjustment Interior Lighting If the vehicle has this feature, the position of the throttle and brake Dome Lamp pedals can be adjusted. To adjust the steering wheel: 1.
Page 19: Exterior Lighting
1-12 In Brief Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and There are reading lamps on the instrument panel lights. A warning overhead console and over the rear chime sounds if the driver door is passenger doors.
Page 20 In Brief 1-13 HI: Use for fast wipes. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move INT: Press the lower portion of the the wiper lever down. For several button to set a delay between LO: Use for slow wipes. wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
Page 21: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls Climate Control Buttons 3. Fan Control 1.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 See Dual Automatic Climate Control Vehicle Features Cruise Control System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8-6 Infotainment System (if equipped). See the infotainment manual for Transmission information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, Driver Shift Control (DSC) and voice or speech recognition.
Page 23 1-16 In Brief SET : Press the control down Forward Collision Alert briefly to set the speed and activate (FCA) System cruise control or to decrease vehicle speed if the cruise control is already If equipped, FCA may help avoid or activated.
Page 24: Parking Assist
In Brief 1-17 change to amber and flash. In See Assistance Systems for Parking addition, multiple beeps or seat addition, beeps will sound or the or Backing on page 9-44. pulses may occur if very close to an driver seat will pulse. object.
Page 25: Universal Remote System
1-18 In Brief Active Emergency Power Outlets See Power Outlets on page 5-6. Braking System The accessory power outlets can be Universal Remote System used to plug in electrical equipment, If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Control (ACC) it also has the Active Emergency Braking System, which The vehicle may have up to five...
Page 26: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-19 Performance and Press and release again to Tire Pressure Monitor turn traction control back on. Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire goes out in the instrument Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). cluster. The appropriate Traction Control/ message is displayed in the DIC. Electronic Stability See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-36.
Page 27: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
1-20 In Brief tire pressures are getting low and ENGINE OIL SOON message See Engine Oil Life System on the tires need to be inflated to the will appear on the display. See page 10-9. proper pressure. Engine Oil Messages on Driving for Better Fuel page 5-31.
Page 28 Roadside Service services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 on page 14-1. Canada: 1-800-882-1112 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 New Cadillac owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service Program. See Roadside Service on page 13-5.
Page 29 1-22 In Brief NOTES...
Page 30: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-20 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-21 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: The key, inside the Remote Keyless To remove the key, press the button...
Page 32: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry vehicle personalization. If the passenger door is open when (RKE) System Operation pressed, all doors lock. The Keyless Access system allows Pressing may also arm the for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within range. See theft-deterrent system.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows the turn signal lamps flash for Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Pressing will disarm the the Driver Door 30 seconds, or until is pressed theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-17. again or the vehicle is started. When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of On some models, pressing and...
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If other electronic devices interfere Passenger Doors with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE When the doors are locked and the transmitter inside the vehicle. RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of If passive locking is enabled, the the door handle, pressing the lock/ doors may lock with the RKE...
Page 35: Programming With A Recognized Transmitter
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Liftgate Opening 1. Place the recognized 3. Place the new transmitter into transmitter(s) in the cupholder. the transmitter pocket. The Press the touch pad on the liftgate transmitter pocket is inside the handle to open the liftgate if the 2.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming without a 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC Recognized Transmitter displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN If there are no currently recognized and then press the ENGINE transmitters available, follow this START/STOP button. procedure to program up to eight transmitters.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement transmitter pocket and press the 1. Open the center console storage transmitter button. Caution area and the storage tray. To program additional When replacing the battery, do transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Press the button on the side of (Remote Vehicle Start): This the transmitter near the bottom button will be on the RKE and pull the key out. transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start.
Page 39 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Engine Using Remote Extending Engine Run Time Shutting the Engine Off After a Start Remote Start The engine run time can also be extended by another 10-minutes, To cancel a remote start, do any of 1.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Two remote vehicle starts or a Keyless Access Warning (Continued) start with an extension have already been used. Young children who get into The vehicle is not in P (Park). unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can Door Locks be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent...
Page 41: Automatic Door Locks
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature can also be (Lock): Press to lock the doors. programmed. See Vehicle To lock or unlock the door, use the (Unlock): Press to unlock the Personalization on page 5-39. key in the driver door. Turn the key doors.
Page 42: Lockout Protection
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Lockout Protection Safety Locks The rear door power windows are also disabled. See Power Windows Lockout protection decreases the The rear door safety locks prevent on page 2-24. chances that the keys may be passengers from opening the rear Press again to deactivate the accidentally locked in the vehicle.
Page 43: Doors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Manual Liftgate Warning (Continued) For vehicles without Keyless Liftgate Access, unlock the vehicle before Adjust the climate control opening the liftgate. system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting.
Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Press the touch pad on the Power Liftgate Choose the power liftgate mode and liftgate outside handle after press the center of the switch. unlocking all doors. The modes are: MAX: Opens to maximum height. 3/4: Opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open.
Page 45 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows system to hold it open. If movement open temporarily, then slowly Setting the 3/4 Mode is stopped below that minimum, the closes. See your dealer for service To change the liftgate stop position: liftgate closes. before using the liftgate.
Page 46: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 With the power liftgate disabled and Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent can be manually opened and Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured.
Page 47 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows will bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper and immediately arm the alarm Condition To disarm the alarm system or turn system. off the alarm if it has been activated: is pressed and the horn chirps The vehicle alarm system will not and the lights flash three times, the...
Page 48: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 The inclination sensor can set off Inclination, and Intrusion The vehicle is automatically the alarm if it senses movement of immobilized when the vehicle is Sensors Disable Switch the vehicle, such as a change in turned off.
Page 49: Exterior Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle. If the transmitter is ever theft-deterrent system and have a Exterior Mirrors damaged, you may not be able to new RKE transmitter programmed to start your vehicle. the vehicle. Convex Mirrors It is possible for the immobilizer When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when system to learn new or replacement...
Page 50: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Power Mirrors Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Power Folding Mirrors The vehicle may have side blind zone alert. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9-52. Memory Mirrors If equipped, the vehicle may have memory mirrors.
Page 51: Heated Mirrors
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Reverse Tilt Mirrors Mirrors (Rear Window Defogger): If equipped with memory seats, the Reset the power folding mirrors if: Press to heat the mirrors. passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the The mirrors are accidentally See Rear Window Defogger under...
Page 52: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Windows Rearview Mirror Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless from behind. The dimming feature view of the area behind your adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, comes on when the vehicle is...
Page 53: Power Windows
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are Express-Down/Up Windows designed to improve fuel economy Windows that have the performance. This may result in a express-down/up feature allow the pulsing sound when either rear windows to be lowered and raised window is down and the front fully without holding the window windows are up.
Page 54 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 2. Place the ignition in ACC/ auto-reverse. The window will return Remote Window Operation ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ to normal operation once the object If equipped, the remote operating START. or condition is removed. windows will open all the windows 3.
Page 55: Roof
2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows The rear door safety locks are also Sun Visors Roof enabled. See Safety Locks on page 2-13. Sunroof Press again to deactivate the On vehicles with a sunroof, the rear window lockout. switches are on the overhead If an inside rear door handle is console.
Page 56 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 1. Sunroof Switch Sunshade Switch 2. Sunshade Switch Open/Close: To open or close the sunshade, press the front or back of Sunroof Switch the sunshade switch (2) to the first Vent: To vent the sunroof, press detent and hold to open or close the the rear of the sunroof switch (1) to sunshade to a desired position.
Page 57 2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 58: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System ..... 3-26 Safety Belts ....3-12 Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped How to Wear Safety Belts...
Page 59: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the head restraint down, and release top of the restraint is at the same the button. Pull and push on the height as the top of the occupant's head restraint after the button is Warning head.
Page 60: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints The height of the head restraint can The vehicle's rear seat has an Front Seats be adjusted. Pull the head restraint adjustable headrest in the center up to raise it. Try to move the head seating position that can be Seat Adjustment restraint to make sure that it is adjusted the same way as the...
Page 61 Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Lumbar Adjustment 1. Pull the handle at the front of the Move the seat forward or Power Lumbar seat cushion. rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Adjustment Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. If equipped, the 1, 2, and MEM 2. Move the seatback to the buttons on the outboard side of the desired position, and then driver seat are used to manually...
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions the ignition in OFF before the stored handle and open the driver door. positions are reached stops the The RKE transmitter must be To save positions to the 1 and 2 recall. present for the recall to activate. buttons: If the driver door is already Automatically Recalling Memory...
Page 65: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Recall Obstructions If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for If programmed on in the vehicle If something has blocked the driver service. personalization menu, this feature seat and adjustable pedals (if moves the seat approximately 7 cm equipped) while recalling a memory Heated and Ventilated...
Page 66: Ventilated Seats
Seats and Restraints When this feature is off, the symbols Remote Start Heated and on the buttons are white. When a Ventilated Seats heated seat is turned on, the symbol During a remote start, the heated or turns red. When a ventilated seat (if ventilated seats can be turned on available) is turned on, the symbol automatically.
Page 67 3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats 2. Make sure that there is nothing Raising the Seatbacks under, in front of, or on the seat. Split Folding Seatbacks Warning With this feature, either side of the If either seatback is not locked, it rear seatback can be folded down could move forward in a sudden for more cargo space.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints 3-11 To raise the seatback: 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, and then release the lever when the 1. Lift the lever on top of the seatback is in the desired seatback. Raise the seatback position. A tab near the seatback and release the lever.
Page 69: Seats And
3-12 Seats and Restraints the off setting. Three lights indicate Safety Belts Warning (Continued) the highest setting, and one light This section of the manual indicates the lowest. are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed.
Page 70: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
Page 71: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 72 Seats and Restraints 3-15 If the shoulder portion of a 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt passenger belt is pulled out all height adjuster, move it to the the way, the child restraint height that is right for you. See locking feature may be engaged.
Page 73 3-16 Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so that the After the height adjuster is set to the shoulder portion of the belt is on the desired position, try to move it down shoulder and not falling off of it. The without pressing the release button belt should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into...
Page 74 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Pretensioners work only once. If the To install: pretensioners activate in a crash, 1. Remove the guide from its they will need to be replaced, and storage pocket on the side of the vehicle's safety belt system will the seat.
Page 75: Safety Belt Use During
3-18 Seats and Restraints 4. Buckle, position, and release the Warning safety belt as described previously in this section. Make A safety belt that is not properly sure the shoulder portion of the worn may not provide the belt is on the shoulder and not protection needed in a crash.
Page 76: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under Crash around you, you should use it.
Page 77: Airbag System
3-20 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG is on the center of the The vehicle has the following replaced. steering wheel for the driver and on airbags: the instrument panel for the front New parts and repairs may be...
Page 78 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Here are the most important things Warning Warning to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
Page 79: Where Are The Airbags
3-22 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver and front outboard The driver frontal airbag is in the passenger seat-mounted side center of the steering wheel.
Page 80: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-23 When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with inflating airbag must be kept airbags. See Airbag System on clear. Do not put anything page 3-20. Airbags are designed to between an occupant and an inflate if the impact exceeds the airbag, and do not attach or put...
Page 81: What Makes An Airbag
3-24 Seats and Restraints It depends on what is hit, the A seat-mounted side impact airbag inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the direction of the impact, and how is designed to inflate on the side of airbag causing the bag to break out quickly the vehicle slows down.
Page 82: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints 3-25 first and second rows. The rollover several minutes. For location of the Warning (Continued) capable roof-rail airbags are airbags, see Where Are the designed to help reduce the risk of Airbags? on page 3-22. airbag inflates, then get fresh air full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come by opening a window or a door.
Page 83: Passenger Sensing
3-26 Seats and Restraints parts for the airbag system. Passenger Sensing Warning If you do not get them, the System airbag system will not be there A crash severe enough to inflate to help protect you in another The vehicle has a passenger the airbags may have also crash.
Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-27 word ON or OFF, or the symbol for Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) on or off, will be visible. See the front. This is because the risk to Passenger Airbag Status Indicator the rear-facing child is so great, inflate under some unusual on page 5-14.
Page 85 3-28 Seats and Restraints A front outboard passenger For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a takes his/her weight off of the children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint seat for a period of time. very small adults, the passenger The passenger sensing system is sensing system may or may not turn...
Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-29 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
Page 87 3-30 Seats and Restraints operates. We recommend that you the seat. If the passenger airbag Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other is turned on, the on indicator will aftermarket equipment except when be lit. serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific If the front passenger seat gets wet, adult-sized occupant should not...
Page 88: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Servicing the Your dealer and the service manual Warning (Continued) have information about the location Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag sensors, sensing and proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing wiring.
Page 89: Airbag System Check
3-32 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail Caution Warning (Continued) airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10-58 for If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your additional important information. opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting If you have to modify your vehicle may not work properly.
Page 90: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 91 3-34 Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not Warning (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be belt. The belt force would then be thrown out of the vehicle. Older applied right on the abdomen. children need to use safety belts That could cause serious or fatal properly.
Page 92: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning Children the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child Everyone in a vehicle needs but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to protection! This includes infants and wrapped around a child s neck.
Page 93 3-36 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as For most basic types of child far back as it will go.
Page 94: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. In a safety belt may not remain low on crash, if an infant is in a the hip bones, as it should.
Page 95 3-38 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 96: Where To Put The
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 97: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-40 Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and Warning (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions system is fail-safe. No one can (LATCH System) better than others. guarantee that an airbag will not The LATCH system secures a child Depending on where you place the...
Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3-41 recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle. booster seat can be positioned Not all vehicle seating positions or properly and there is no interference...
Page 99 3-42 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). anchors, each seating position with Anchor Locations Either will have a single lower anchors has two labels, near attachment (2) to secure the top the crease between the seatback...
Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-43 the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. anchors, or use the vehicle safety According to accident statistics, belts to secure the restraint, children and infants are safer when following the instructions that properly restrained in a child came with the child restraint and...
Page 101 3-44 Seats and Restraints secure the restraints. Some Warning Caution restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether. Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH 1. Attach and tighten the lower or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the attachments to the lower wrapped around their neck.
Page 102 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Restraint Removal and 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If you are using a dual Reinstallation at the end of the top tether according to tether in the rear outboard this section. your child restraint seating position with an instructions and the adjustable head restraint, 1.3.
Page 103 3-46 Seats and Restraints If you are using a dual If you are using a single If you are using a single tether in the rear outboard tether in the rear outboard tether in the rear outboard seating position and the seating position with an seating position and the head restraint has been...
Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3-47 If you are using a dual LATCH path and attempt to tether in the rear center move it side to side and back seating position, lower the and forth. There should be no adjustable headrest down more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of to its stowed position and movement for proper installation.
Page 105: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-48 Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the head restraint posts Warning Warning (Continued) into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches on the With head restraints that are not death in a crash. To help make posts must face the driver side installed and adjusted properly, sure the LATCH system is of the vehicle.
Page 106 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If the child restraint has the LATCH this position. Be sure to follow the system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the System) on page 3-40 for how and child restraint when and as the where to install the child restraint instructions say.
Page 107 3-50 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-40. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 108: (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 3-51 System) on page 3-40 for additional Warning Warning (Continued) information on installing the head restraint properly. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag Securing Child Restraints or killed if the front outboard is off.
Page 109 3-52 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a when you start the vehicle. See position without a top tether anchor Passenger Airbag Status if a national or local law requires Indicator on page 5-14. that the top tether be anchored, or if 2.
Page 110 Seats and Restraints 3-53 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 111 3-54 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 112: Glove Box
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders .
Page 113: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders Front Storage A storage area is located in front of the shift lever. Push upward on the top of the door and release; the The front cupholder has a divider There is storage behind the climate door automatically opens. that can be adjusted to control system.
Page 114: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features The center console has an armrest, upper storage tray, and lower storage area. Cargo Cover The armrest can be adjusted. Slide For vehicles with the dual position the top of the armrest to adjust to cargo cover, it can be used to cover the desired position.
Page 115 Storage into the rear compartment, or the lower (2) position to conceal objects in the rear compartment. Install the Cargo Cover 1. Hold the cartridge so that the pull-out shade faces the rear of the vehicle. 5. Insert the shade pins in the 2.
Page 116: Cargo Tie-Downs
Storage Cargo Tie-Downs For vehicles equipped with cargo tie downs, the four tie-downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Use the tie-downs to secure small loads. Cargo Management System A prop rod locks to hold the cover Press the red button on the prop rod up when opened.
Page 117 Storage Warning (Continued) closed position and latch before driving. If the cover is removed, always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached. To access the rear storage areas of the cargo management system, and the tire sealant and compressor kit: 3.
Page 118 Storage U-Rail 3. Reinstall the fence and lock both latches (1) by turning to align with the arrow on the adapter (2). Press both adapter buttons to move the adapters (2) on the straight part of the u-rail. If equipped with a u-rail system, the fence can be moved to different To move the fence around the u-rail, positions on the u-rail track to...
Page 119 Storage Installing the Fence 3. Insert the top of the fence into Insert the D-ring sliders (1) into the the lower two clips (1). channel (2) located in the middle of Insert the fence into the adapters the rail. Press the button to move 4.
Page 120: Cargo Net
Storage Warning (Continued) net. If items are not properly stored, damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown about the vehicle. You or others could be injured. Always store items behind the net. If equipped, the cargo net can be used to store light loads, keeping them from falling over or being The loop of the D-ring slider must...
Page 121 4-10 Storage 3. Mount the cargo net to the rear 5. Mount the cargo net to the cargo 6. Pull on the straps to tighten seat tethers on the back of the tie-downs on the lower side the net. folded down rear seats and pull panels.
Page 122: Convenience Net
Storage 4-11 4. Open the cargo management Roof Rack System Caution system cover. 5. If equipped with a tire sealant Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning and compressor kit, store the that weighs more than 100 kg cargo net in the available space If something is carried on top of (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or next to the kit.
Page 123 4-12 Storage sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt maneuvers; otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
Page 124: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-23 Gauge ..... . 5-12 Security Light .
Page 125: Controls
Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Messages ....5-33 while driving. Ride Control System Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Messages .
Page 126: Horn
Instruments and Controls The steering wheel takes about Heavy snow or ice can overload the three minutes to start heating. wiper motor. Wipe Parking Horn If the ignition is changed to Press on the steering wheel pad STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF to sound the horn.
Page 127: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Keep this area of the windshield Wiper Arm Assembly Protection activated. See Washer Fluid on clear of debris to allow for best page 10-18 for information on filling When using an automatic car wash, system performance. the windshield washer fluid move the windshield wiper lever to reservoir.
Page 128: Compass
Instruments and Controls ON: Press the upper portion of the The wiper operations return to Compass button for continuous rear window normal when the transmission is no The vehicle may have a compass wipes. longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle display on the Driver Information speed has increased.
Page 129: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock To set the date: be two accessory power outlets on the rear of the center floor 1. Press the SETTINGS screen The infotainment system controls console. button and press Time and Date. are used to access the time and In the rear cargo area.
Page 130: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) equipment when not in use and outlets are designed for element, or a fuse could be do not plug in equipment that accessory power plugs only, such blown. Do not hold a cigarette exceeds the maximum 20 ampere as cell phone charge cords.
Page 131: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there Caution could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning If papers, pins, or other lights work together to indicate a Indicators flammable items are put in the problem with the vehicle.
Page 132: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 133: Speedometer
5-10 Instruments and Controls Cluster Application Displays Audio Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the While the Audio application page is The cluster has three interactive items to be displayed in the DIC displayed, press SEL to enter the display zones.
Page 134: Tachometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 The trip odometer is accessed and Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some reset through the Driver Information owners ask about. None of these Center (DIC). See Driver show a problem with the fuel gauge: Information Center (DIC) on At the service station, the fuel page 5-25.
Page 135: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-12 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. When the vehicle is started this light Metric flashes and a chime comes on to While driving under normal...
Page 136: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt that passengers may need to fasten reminder light and chime may turn their safety belts. After the Reminder Light on if an object is put on the seat passenger safety belt is buckled, There is a passenger safety belt such as a briefcase, handbag,...
Page 137: Passenger Airbag Status
5-14 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5-36. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light comes on United States Indicator for several seconds when the vehicle is started.
Page 138: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the word ON or the on symbol is system. Have it checked by your Warning (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status dealer. Driving while this light is on indicator, it means that the front could drain the battery.
Page 139 5-16 Instruments and Controls check to show it is working. If it Caution Caution (Continued) does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Ignition If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not Positions on page 9-15 for more with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 140 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes safe place to stop and park the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle.
Page 141: Brake System Warning
5-18 Instruments and Controls is not on while the vehicle is in Brake System Warning Warning ON/RUN or Service Only Mode. Light See your dealer for assistance in The brake system might not be verifying proper operation of the The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake malfunction indicator lamp.
Page 142: Service Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls 5-19 brake is released, or while driving, the vehicle that is causing the If the light comes on while driving, there is a problem with the Electric parking brake system to work at a stop as soon as it is safely possible Parking Brake system or another reduced level.
Page 143: Lane Departure Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then (LDW) Light turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button.
Page 144: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly when the Engine Coolant starting the engine. If it does not, engine is started. Temperature Warning have the vehicle serviced by your If the light does not come on, have Light dealer.
Page 145: Tire Pressure Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution (Continued) Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is Caution by the vehicle warranty. See started. It provides information Engine Overheating on about tire pressures and the TPMS.
Page 146: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 This light should come on briefly as See Driving for Better Fuel Security Light the engine is started. If it does not Economy on page 1-20 and Fuel come on, have the vehicle serviced Economy Mode on page 9-25 for by your dealer.
Page 147: High-Beam On Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Adaptive Forward Front Fog Lamp Light Lighting (AFL) Light This light comes on when the The fog lamp light comes on when high-beam headlamps are in use. the fog lamps are in use. This light should come on briefly as the vehicle is started.
Page 148: Cruise Control Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Cruise Control Light Information Displays : Press the five-way control to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press Driver Information to go back to the previous menu. Center (DIC) SEL (Select): Press the center to The DIC displays are shown in the open a menu or select a menu item.
Page 149 5-26 Instruments and Controls 4. Press SEL while an item is range estimate is based on an that the vehicle has right now and highlighted to select or deselect average of the vehicle's fuel changes frequently as driving that item. When an item is economy over recent driving history conditions change.
Page 150 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Turn Arrow: Shows the next Cruise Set Speed: Shows the The Oil Life display must be reset maneuver when using route speed the cruise control or Adaptive after each oil change. It will not guidance. Cruise Control is set to. reset itself.
Page 151: Vehicle Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON Charging Messages This message is displayed when the Messages displayed on the DIC vehicle is in transport mode. Some indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE features can be disabled while in some action that may be needed to this mode, including Remote...
Page 152: Compass Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Compass Messages ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE This message is displayed if the Electric Parking Brake is on while This message displays when This message is displayed when the the vehicle is in motion. See Parking attempting to activate Adaptive compass needs to be calibrated.
Page 153: Door Ajar Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System PEDAL APPLIED Messages DOOR OPEN This message displays when A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH A door open symbol will be Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is ENGINE TEMP displayed on the DIC showing which active and the driver is pressing the door is open.
Page 154: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 ENGINE OVERHEATED Center (DIC) on page 11-3, Engine corrected. Check the oil as soon as Oil on page 10-7, and Maintenance possible and have the vehicle STOP ENGINE Schedule on page 11-3. serviced by your dealer. This message displays and a ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE continuous chime sounds if the...
Page 155: Fuel System Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages NO REMOTE KEY WAS REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE DETECTED PLACE KEY IN This message displays when FUEL LEVEL LOW TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN leaving the vehicle with the RKE START YOUR VEHICLE This message displays when the transmitter still inside.
Page 156: Object Detection System
Instruments and Controls 5-33 AUTOMATIC LIGHT Object Detection System braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some CONTROL ON Messages last-second automatic braking This message is displayed when the capability is still provided with the 24 GHz RADARS OFF exterior lamp control is in AUTO and Alert setting, but braking is less the lights have turned on.
Page 157 5-34 Instruments and Controls Heavy rain or snow is interfering LANE DEPARTURE WARNING Assistance System when they are with the radar object detection or temporarily unavailable. The system UNAVAILABLE camera performance. does not need service. This message displays when This message may also be This can occur under the following attempting to activate the Lane displayed if there is a problem with...
Page 158 Instruments and Controls 5-35 SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST SERVICE PARK ASSIST (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) features will not work. Take SYSTEM This message displays if there is a the vehicle to your dealer. problem with the Parking Assist If this message displays, take the system.
Page 159: Ride Control System
5-36 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System the dealer. If the message still SPORT MODE ON displays or appears again when you Messages This message displays when Sport begin driving, the system needs Mode has been activated. See service. See your dealer. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE Selective Ride Control on page 9-32 and Manual Mode on page 9-24.
Page 160: Security Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Security Messages Starting the Vehicle TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Messages This message displays when the THEFT ATTEMPTED system is learning new tires. See PRESS BRAKE TO START This message displays if the vehicle Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on VEHICLE detects a tamper condition.
Page 161: Transmission Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls You can receive more than one tire TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE selected on the wiper control. See pressure message at a time. The Windshield Wiper/Washer on ENGINE DIC also shows the tire pressure page 5-3. This message displays and a chime values.
Page 162: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Vehicle Personalization Menus Language (Language) The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Personalization be available: the available language(s). Use the audio system controls to Time and Date Select the language. The selected access the personalization menus language will display on the system, Language (Language)
Page 163 5-40 Instruments and Controls Power Door Locks Radio Select Off or On. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Press to display the Radio Menu Bose Audio Pilot and the following may be displayed: Climate and Air Quality This feature adjusts the volume Manage Favorites based on the noise in the vehicle.
Page 164 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Auto Defog Alert Type last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the When set to On, the front defog will This feature will set crash alerts to Alert setting, but it is much less automatically react to temperature beeps or seat vibrations.
Page 165 5-42 Instruments and Controls Rear Cross Traffic Alert Select Off or On. Select Off or On. Select Off or On. See Assistance Chime Volume Exit Lighting Systems for Parking or Backing on This allows the selection of the This allows the selection of how page 9-44.
Page 166 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Remote Door Unlock Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Cool Seats When on, this feature will keep the If equipped and turned on, this driver door from locking when the feature will turn the ventilated seats Remote Start Auto Heat Seats door is open.
Page 167 5-44 Instruments and Controls door to lock the vehicle. See Device Management Confidence Threshold Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Select to connect to a different This feature allows the adjustment System Operation on page 2-3. phone source, disconnect a phone, of the sensitivity of the speech or delete a phone.
Page 168 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Mode Rear Park Assist Symbols Software Information Select to change the display screen Select to turn Off or On. See Select to view the infotainment for day or night driving. Assistance Systems for Parking or system current software information. Backing on page 9-44.
Page 169: Universal Remote System
5-46 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
Page 170 Instruments and Controls 5-47 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
Page 171: Universal Remote System
5-48 Instruments and Controls does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during Operation for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does...
Page 172 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
Page 173 5-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 174: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Courtesy Lamps .
Page 175 Lighting Keep this area of the windshield (Parking Lamps): Turns on the clear of debris to allow for best parking lamps including all lamps, system performance. except the headlamps. The high-beam headlamps remain (Headlamps): Turns on the on, under the automatic control, headlamps together with the parking until one of the following situations lamps and instrument panel lights.
Page 176: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting The vehicle is loaded such that on to indicate the IntelliBeam is the front end points upward, reactivated. See Headlamp causing the light sensor to aim High/Low-Beam Changer on high and not detect headlamps page 6-3 or Flash-to-Pass on and taillamps.
Page 177: Adaptive Forward
Lighting A light sensor on top of the darkness of the surroundings. The To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp instrument panel makes the DRL other lamps that come on with the control to the AUTO position. work, so be sure it is not covered. headlamps will also come on.
Page 178: Twilight Sentinel
Lighting When it is bright enough outside, Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel also provides the headlamps go off, and the exterior illumination when exiting the DRL come on, as long as the vehicle until one of the following exterior lamp control is in the occurs: AUTO position.
Page 179: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting lamps, and other exterior lamps This warns others that you are If after signaling a turn or lane come on. The transition time for the having trouble. Press again to turn change the arrow flashes rapidly or lamps coming on varies based on the flashers off.
Page 180: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting The brightness of the displays (Front Fog Lamps): Press to automatically adjusts based on turn the fog lamps on or off. An outdoor lighting. The instrument indicator light on the instrument Instrument Panel panel illumination control will set the cluster comes on when the fog Illumination Control lowest level to which the displays...
Page 181: Dome Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Lighting Features There are reading lamps in the Entry Lighting overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps The headlamps, taillamps, license come on automatically when any plate lamps, dome lamps, and most door is opened.
Page 182: Battery Load Management
Lighting opened after the ignition is turned When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive off. The dome lamps also come on is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this when the driver door is opened after to quickly bring the charge back up.
Page 183: Battery Power Protection
6-10 Lighting Battery Power Protection Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's The exterior lamps turn off about battery. 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or If some interior lamps are left on headlamps have been manually left and the ignition is turned off, the on.
Page 184: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 185 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 186: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation. System ..... . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 187 Climate Controls 7. Rear Window Defogger 4. SYNC (Synchronized Climate Control Status Screen Temperature) 8. Recirculation 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) 6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button) 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen) 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, driver and passenger...
Page 188 Climate Controls When the indicator light is on or OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on Manual Operation AUTO is displayed on the touch or off. The temperature control and (Fan Control): screen, the system is in full air delivery mode can still be Press the fan control buttons or the automatic operation.
Page 189 Climate Controls To change the current mode, select Press AUTO to return to automatic (Recirculation): Press to one of the following: operation and the air conditioner alternate between recirculating air runs as needed. inside the vehicle or pulling in (Vent): Air is directed to the outside air.
Page 190 Climate Controls operation. To turn Auto Defog off or settings to heat or cool the inside of Caution on, see Climate and Air Quality the vehicle. The rear defog may under Vehicle Personalization on come on during remote start based Do not try to clear frost or other page 5-39.
Page 191: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control 6. Rear AUTO (Automatic (On/Off) Operation) System 6. TEMP (Temperature Control) 7. Front (Front Climate Control If equipped with a rear climate Touch Screen) control system, the settings can be 8. Rear Control Lockout adjusted with the rear climate control buttons and the touch 9.
Page 192: Air Vents
Climate Controls SYNC: Press the SYNC button on Manual Operation Air Vents the touch screen to match the rear (Fan Control): Press Move the sliding knob on the air climate control temperature to the briefly or press and hold the rear outlets up and down or left and right front climate control driver climate control buttons or touch...
Page 193: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance 5. Remove the old air filter. 6. Install the new air filter. Passenger Compartment 7. Close the service door and Air Filter latches. 8. Reinstall the upper portion of the The filter reduces the dust, pollen, glove box. and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the See your dealer if additional...
Page 194: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-19 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-19 Stability Control .
Page 195: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-57 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel Additives ....9-57 distractions. Filling the Tank .
Page 196: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 197: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Steering in Emergencies Caution vehicle is being driven, brake There are some situations when normally but do not pump the steering around a problem may If the steering wheel is turned brakes.
Page 198: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Page 199: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control. Hydroplaning Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. Driving on steep hills or through tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a mountains is different than driving water.
Page 200: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning improves vehicle stability during Driving on Snow or Ice hard stops on slippery roads, but Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) apply the brakes sooner than when Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is on dry pavement.
Page 201 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a For more information about serious situation. Stay with the carbon monoxide, see Engine If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: vehicle unless there is help nearby. Exhaust on page 9-21.
Page 202: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 203 9-10 Driving and Operating pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and Warning (Continued) door open, the label is attached rear axle. See Certification near the door lock post. The Tire Label later in this section. vehicle handles. This could and Loading Information label cause loss of control and a Steps for Determining Correct...
Page 204 Driving and Operating 9-11 there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 205 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined Gross Vehicle Weight Rating weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all the vehicle's capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also Certification Label tells you the maximum weights...
Page 206 Driving and Operating 9-13 Using heavier suspension Warning Warning (Continued) components to get added durability might not change your Do not load the vehicle any far forward as possible. weight ratings. Ask your dealer heavier than the Gross Try to spread the weight to help you load your vehicle the Vehicle Weight Rating evenly.
Page 207: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Caution (Continued) Operating breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake New Vehicle Break-In linings. Following break-in, engine speed Caution and load can be gradually increased. The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if Adjustable Throttle and you follow these guidelines:...
Page 208: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-15 Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle If the vehicle must be shut off in an must be in ON/RUN mode and the emergency: brake pedal must be applied. 1. Brake using a firm and steady STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF (No pressure.
Page 209: Starting The Gasoline
9-16 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Warning ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, 10 minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be Turning off the vehicle while rundown.
Page 210 Driving and Operating 9-17 To start the vehicle: Caution Caution Starting Procedure If the steering wheel is turned Cranking the engine for long 1. With the Keyless Access until it reaches the end of its periods of time, by pressing the System, the RKE transmitter travel, and is held in that position ENGINE START/STOP button...
Page 211: Engine Heater
9-18 Driving and Operating accelerator. If the vehicle starts To Use the Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) briefly but then stops again, do Heater the same thing. This clears the function. An ungrounded 1. Turn off the engine. extra gasoline from the engine. outlet could cause an electric Do not race the engine 2.
Page 212: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-19 The length of time the heater should 3. Turn the ignition off. Warning (Continued) remain plugged in depends on Leaving the Vehicle with the several factors. Ask a dealer in the vehicle. Possible heater cord Engine Running area where you will be parking the and thermostat damage could vehicle for the best advice on this.
Page 213: Shifting Out Of Park
9-20 Driving and Operating to shift out of P (Park). To prevent The shift lock control is always Warning (Continued) torque lock, set the parking brake functional except in the case of an and then shift into P (Park). To find uncharged or low voltage (less than page 9-19.
Page 214: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-21 3. Move the shift lever to the Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) desired position. If you still cannot move the shift There are holes or openings Warning lever from P (Park), consult your in the vehicle body from dealer or a professional towing damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon...
Page 215: Running The Vehicle While Parked
9-22 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning While Parked Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the It is better not to park with the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine running. in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle is left with the engine firmly set.
Page 216 Driving and Operating 9-23 the shift lever button before you can ice, or sand without damaging your Caution shift from P (Park) when the ignition transmission. See If the Vehicle Is is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out Stuck on page 9-9. Shifting out of P (Park) or of P (Park), ease pressure on the N (Neutral): In this position, the...
Page 217: Manual Mode
9-24 Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in Manual Mode If you do not move the shift lever slippery road conditions could result forward or rearward, the vehicle Driver Shift Control (DSC) in skidding. See Skidding under will be in Sport Mode. When you Loss of Control on page 9-5.
Page 218: Fuel Economy Mode
Driving and Operating 9-25 hold the current gear instead of The transmission will only allow you Fuel Economy Mode upshifting when the throttle is to shift into gears appropriate for the Driving habits can affect fuel lifted. vehicle speed and engine mileage.
Page 219: Drive Systems
9-26 Driving and Operating on. See Fuel Economy Light on Drive Systems Brakes page 5-23. Pressing the button a second time will turn fuel economy All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake mode off. System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature transfer When fuel economy mode is on: torque as required to the rear This vehicle has ABS, an advanced The transmission will upshift...
Page 220: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-27 If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
Page 221 9-28 Driving and Operating parking brake-related Driver flashing, have the vehicle serviced. EPB Release Information Center (DIC) messages. Do not drive the vehicle if the red To release the EPB: See Brake System Messages on parking brake status light is flashing. page 5-28.
Page 222: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-29 Without Adaptive Cruise stop or slow down the vehicle. The Caution Control, the parking brake will stability system hydraulic brake automatically release when the control module increases brake Driving with the parking brake on engine is running, the pressure at each corner of the can overheat the brake system transmission is placed into gear,...
Page 223: Ride Control Systems
9-30 Driving and Operating drive off. After the driver completely Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the stops and holds the vehicle in a driver in keeping the vehicle on the complete standstill on a grade, HSA intended path. Trailer Sway Control Traction Control/ will be automatically activated.
Page 224 Driving and Operating 9-31 See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on maintaining control. The vehicle is Caution page 9-9 and Turning the Systems safe to drive, but driving should be Off and On later in this section. adjusted accordingly. Do not repeatedly brake or comes on and stays on: accelerate heavily when TCS is off.
Page 225: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
9-32 Driving and Operating To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Limited-Slip Rear Axle Sport: Use where road conditions or personal preference demand press and hold the button until Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle more control. This setting provides the traction off light and the can give more traction on snow,...
Page 226: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-33 If there is a problem detected with Cruise Control Traction Control/Electronic Stability Selective Ride Control, SERVICE Control on page 9-30. If a collision With cruise control, a speed of SUSPENSION SYSTEM displays alert occurs when cruise control is about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can on the DIC.
Page 227 9-34 Driving and Operating into cruise when not desired. Keep Once the vehicle reaches about (On/Off): Press to turn the 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press system on and off. A white indicator button off when cruise is not +RES up briefly.
Page 228: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-35 Reducing Speed While Cruise override cruise control, briefly Erasing Speed Memory Control is at a Set Speed pressing SET will result in cruise The cruise control set speed is set to the current vehicle speed. If the cruise control system is erased from memory if already activated: Using Cruise Control on Hills...
Page 229 9-36 Driving and Operating If ACC is controlling your vehicle Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) speed when the traction control system (TCS) or electronic stabilty Visibility is low, such as in you should be ready to take control system activates, the ACC fog, rain, or snow conditions.
Page 230 Driving and Operating 9-37 could become active when not (On/Off): Press to turn the desired. Keep the cruise control off system on or off. A white cruise when cruise is not being used. control indicator comes on. Select the set speed desired for +RES (Resume/Accelerate): cruise.
Page 231 9-38 Driving and Operating To decrease the vehicle speed in Increasing Speed While ACC is at When it is determined that there is smaller increments, press SET a Set Speed no vehicle ahead or the vehicle down briefly. For each press, the ahead is beyond the selected If ACC is already activated, do one vehicle goes to the next 1 km/h...
Page 232 Driving and Operating 9-39 When pressed, the current gap Alerting the Driver Approaching and Following a setting displays briefly on the Vehicle instrument cluster. The gap setting will be maintained until it is changed. Since each gap setting corresponds to a following time (Far, Medium, or Near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed.
Page 233 9-40 Driving and Operating lights will come on. The automatic ACC Automatically Disengages If the vehicle ahead has driven braking may feel or sound different away and ACC has not resumed, ACC may automatically disengage than if the brakes were applied the vehicle ahead symbol will flash and the driver will need to manually manually.
Page 234 Driving and Operating 9-41 ACC Override Warning Warning (Continued) If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, a warning message If ACC has stopped the vehicle, accelerates up to the set speed, on the DIC will indicate that and if ACC is disengaged, turned especially when following a automatic braking will not occur.
Page 235 9-42 Driving and Operating ACC may operate differently in a Other Vehicle Lane Changes sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes.
Page 236: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating 9-43 Do not use ACC when driving on Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance steep hills or when towing a trailer. The cruise control set speed is Systems ACC will not detect a vehicle in the erased from memory if lane while driving on steep hills.
Page 237: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
9-44 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat When the vehicle is shifted into Warning (Continued) R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Some driver assistance features image of the area behind the vehicle alert the driver of obstacles by Detect children, pedestrians, in the center stack display.
Page 238 Driving and Operating 9-45 arrow on the RVC screen to warn of Warning (Continued) traffic coming from the left or right. This system detects objects coming or vehicle damage. Always check from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left behind and around the vehicle or right side of the vehicle.
Page 239 9-46 Driving and Operating detect objects and can also cause Beeps for Front Parking Assist are false detections. Keep the sensors higher pitched than for Rear Parking clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and Assist. slush; and clean sensors after a car Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise wash in freezing temperatures.
Page 240 Driving and Operating 9-47 may automatically brake hard to a Warning Warning (Continued) stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash. The Backing Warning System Automatic Braking, always check only operates at speeds greater the area around the vehicle Warning than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Page 241: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
9-48 Driving and Operating Turn off parking assist and Rear Assistance Systems for Warning (Continued) Automatic Braking when towing a Driving trailer. Braking system. Before releasing If equipped, when driving the To turn the parking assist symbols the brakes, check the RVC vehicle forward, Forward Collision or guidance lines on or off: screen and check the area...
Page 242 Driving and Operating 9-49 FCA detects vehicles within a FCA can be disabled with the FCA Warning distance of approximately 60 m steering wheel control, or if your (197 ft) and operates at speeds vehicle is equipped with Adaptive FCA does not provide a warning above 40 km/h (25 mph).
Page 243 9-50 Driving and Operating When your vehicle approaches Selecting the Alert Timing the farther away the alert will occur. another detected vehicle too rapidly, Consider traffic and weather the red FCA display will flash on the conditions when selecting the alert windshield.
Page 244: System
Driving and Operating 9-51 front of the vehicle where radar continue to be applied as needed. Warning sensors are located (if equipped IBA will automatically disengage with ACC), may correct the issue. only when the brake pedal is ACP is an emergency crash released.
Page 245: Side Blind Zone
9-52 Driving and Operating happens, Automatic Braking may Warning (Continued) Warning engage the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. Complete attention is always Using the Automatic Collision To release the EPB, press the EPB required while driving, and you Preparation System while towing button.
Page 246 Driving and Operating 9-53 SBZA Detection Zones over that is in the side blind zone. Warning This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane SBZA does not alert the driver to change, check the SBZA display, vehicles rapidly approaching check mirrors, glance over your outside of the side blind zones,...
Page 247: Lane Departure
9-54 Driving and Operating SBZA can be disabled through serviced. The system may light up When SBZA is disabled for any vehicle personalization. See due to guardrails, signs, trees, reason other than the driver turning Collision Detection Systems under shrubs, and other non-moving it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On Vehicle Personalization on objects.
Page 248 Driving and Operating 9-55 Warning Warning (Continued) The LDW system does not steer marking. Always keep your the vehicle. The LDW system attention on the road and may not: maintain proper vehicle position within the lane, or vehicle Provide enough time to avoid When LDW is on, is green if damage, injury, or death could...
Page 249: Fuel
9-56 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel higher. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating below 87, as it may Seem to Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an cause engine damage and will lower The system may not detect lanes as important part of the proper fuel economy.
Page 250: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-57 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Caution Requirements Countries Do not use fuel containing If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries methanol. It can corrode metal California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
Page 251: Filling The Tank
9-58 Driving and Operating gasoline additive recommended by Warning (Continued) General Motors. It is available at your dealer. Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank children pump fuel. Fuel can spray out if the fuel Warning cap is opened too quickly.
Page 252: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-59 When reinstalling the cap, turn it Filling a Portable Fuel Warning clockwise until it clicks once, Container otherwise the malfunction indicator If a fire starts while you are lamp could turn on. See Malfunction refueling, do not remove the Warning Indicator Lamp on page 5-15.
Page 253: General Towing
9-60 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing other parts. Place the nozzle inside the fill Information Then, during the first 800 km opening of the container (500 mi) trailer towing, do not before dispensing fuel, and...
Page 254 Driving and Operating 9-61 Towing a trailer requires a certain trailer, which mainly occurs during Warning amount of experience. The cornering. This is normal when combination you are driving is towing heavier trailers. When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the Following Distance gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
Page 255 9-62 Driving and Operating Making Turns lamps also flash, telling other grades, the vehicle could show drivers the vehicle is turning, signs similar to engine overheating. changing lanes, or stopping. To avoid this, let the engine run Caution while parked, preferably on level When towing a trailer, the arrows on ground, with the transmission in Making very sharp turns while...
Page 256 Driving and Operating 9-63 If parking the rig on a hill: Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal not shift into P (Park) yet.
Page 257 9-64 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the How heavy can a trailer safely be? tow vehicle and it has all the It depends on how the rig is used. required trailering equipment.
Page 258 Driving and Operating 9-65 Maximum Trailer Maximum Tongue Vehicle Weight GCWR* Weight 3.6L Engine, FWD without Trailering 1 134 kg (2,500 lb) 3 185 kg (7,022 lb) 113 kg (250 lb) Package 3.6L Engine, FWD with Trailering Package 1 588 kg (3,500 lb) 3 640 kg (8,025 lb) 159 kg (350 lb) 3.6L Engine, AWD without Trailering...
Page 259: Towing Equipment
9-66 Driving and Operating The rear bumper on the vehicle If a weight-carrying hitch or a The only way to be sure it is not is not intended for hitches. Do weight-distributing hitch is being exceeding any of these ratings is to not attach rental hitches or other used, the trailer tongue (1) should weigh the vehicle and trailer.
Page 260: Trailer Sway
Driving and Operating 9-67 Hitch Cover To reinstall the hitch cover: Trailer Brakes 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree A loaded trailer that weighs more angle to the vehicle and push than 450 kg (1,000 lb) needs to have the upper tabs in the hitch cover its own brake system that is into the slots in the fascia.
Page 261: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-68 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see When TSC is applying the brakes, Servicing the Airbag-Equipped the TCS/StabiliTrak indicator light...
Page 262: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Brakes ..... 10-19 Electrical System Brake Fluid ....10-20 Electrical System Battery .
Page 263: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Rotation ....10-55 Appearance Care General Information When It Is Time for New Exterior Care ....10-85 For service and parts needs, visit Tires .
Page 264: California Perchlorate
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 265: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-31. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 266: Overview
Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 267: Engine Cover
10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. 1. Oil Fill Cap page 10-10. See Jump Starting on 2. Engine Cover Bolt page 10-78. 3. Engine Cover 2. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap (Under Engine Cover). See 11.
Page 268: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine then push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill.
Page 269 10-8 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range...
Page 270: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never Change the oil as soon as possible dispose of oil by putting it in the within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). Oil Flushes trash or pouring it on the ground, It is possible that, if driving under Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 271: Automatic Transmission
10-10 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil Be careful not to reset the oil life Automatic Transmission display accidentally at any time Life System Fluid other than after the oil is Reset the system whenever the changed. It cannot be reset A transmission fluid leak is the only engine oil is changed so that the accurately until the next oil...
Page 272 Vehicle Care 10-11 on page 11-3. If driving in dusty/dirty 3. Retaining Clips 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by conditions, inspect the filter at each loosening the air duct clamp (1). engine oil change. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector (2). First, remove the How to Inspect the Engine Air connector lock clip at the bottom Cleaner/Filter...
Page 273: Cooling System
10-12 Vehicle Care 9. Reconnect outlet duct to the Caution Warning cover and tighten the air duct clamp (1). If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt An electric engine cooling fan 10. Reconnect the electrical can easily get into the engine, under the hood can start up even connector (2).
Page 274: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-13 problem with engine overheating, Warning Caution see Engine Overheating on page 10-16. Heater and radiator hoses, and Using coolant other than ® What to Use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL can cause hot. Do not touch them. If you do, premature engine, heater core, you can be burned.
Page 275 10-14 Vehicle Care Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Checking Coolant Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL The vehicle must be on a level coolant. If using this mixture, surface when checking the coolant mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added. level.
Page 276 Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Add Coolant to the Warning Warning (Continued) Coolant Surge Tank Steam and scalding liquids from a could catch fire and you or others Caution hot cooling system can blow out could be burned. Use a and burn you badly.
Page 277: Engine Overheating
10-16 Vehicle Care 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Caution the proper mixture to the indicated level mark. If the pressure cap is not tightly 4. With the coolant surge tank installed, coolant loss and pressure cap off, start the possible engine damage may engine and let it run until you occur.
Page 278 Vehicle Care 10-17 Tows a trailer. Then check to see if the engine Warning (Continued) cooling fans are running. If the If the overheat warning displays with engine is overheating, both fans no sign of steam: Wait until there is no sign of should be running.
Page 279: Power Steering Fluid
10-18 Vehicle Care If there is no sign of steam, idle the How to Check Power Steering What to Use engine for three minutes while Fluid parked. If the warning is still Caution To check the power steering fluid: displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down.
Page 280: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-19 below freezing, use a fluid that has Brakes Caution sufficient protection against Disc brake pads have built-in wear freezing. Do not use engine coolant indicators that make a high-pitched Adding Washer Fluid (antifreeze) in the windshield warning sound when the brake pads washer.
Page 281: Brake Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts There are only two reasons why the can cause a brake squeal when the brake fluid level in the reservoir Always replace brake system parts brakes are first applied or lightly might go down: with new, approved replacement applied.
Page 282: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-21 Warning Warning Caution (Continued) If brake fluid is spilled on the If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in the vehicle's painted surfaces, can spill on the engine and burn, brake hydraulic system, the the paint finish can be if the engine is hot enough.
Page 283: All-Wheel Drive
10-22 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the 1. Before starting this check, be Warning black, negative ( ) cable from the sure there is enough room battery or use a battery trickle around the vehicle. Battery posts, terminals, and charger. 2.
Page 284: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-23 Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever pressure from the regular brake moves out of P (Park), contact pedal. Do this until the vehicle is Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. held by the parking brake only. Function Check To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park)
Page 285: Replacement
10-24 Vehicle Care To remove the cover: Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not allow 1.
Page 286: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-25 To remove the wiper blade: Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-32. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 287: High Intensity Discharge
10-26 Vehicle Care High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) Lighting Warning The high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them.
Page 288 Vehicle Care 10-27 Driver Side 3. Lift the air cleaner/filter base to disengage from the three pins. The removal of the underhood electrical center cover is required for Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime the replacement of one of these Running Lamps (DRL), bulbs: High-Beam Headlamps (Base) 1.
Page 289 10-28 Vehicle Care 8. Install the cap with the down Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) arrow pointing down in the back (Uplevel) of the headlamp assembly. 9. For the driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center cover by latching three clips. 10.
Page 290 Vehicle Care 10-29 6. Connect the electrical connector. 4. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly. 7. Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back 5. For the driver side, reinstall the of the headlamp assembly. underhood electrical center cover by latching the three clips.
Page 291: Back-Up Lamps
10-30 Vehicle Care 11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover. Back-Up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-14. 4. Remove the two screws from the 6. Turn the turn signal lamp bulb taillamp assembly.
Page 292: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-31 11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover. License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-14. 4. Remove the two screws from the 6. Disconnect the wiring harness taillamp assembly.
Page 293: Replacement Bulbs
10-32 Vehicle Care 8. Push on the lamp side opposite Electrical System the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place. Electrical System Overload Replacement Bulbs The vehicle has fuses and circuit Bulb Exterior Lamp breakers to protect against an Number electrical system overload.
Page 294: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are To remove the fuse block cover, some cases to remain off.
Page 295 10-34 Vehicle Care J-Case Usage Fuses Rear Electrical Center 2 Cooling Fan 2 Starter Cooling Fan 1 Mini Fuses Usage Engine Control Module Battery Transmission Control Module Battery Engine Compartment Fuse Block Engine Control Module Run Crank The vehicle may not be equipped J-Case Usage Post-Catalytic...
Page 296 Vehicle Care 10-35 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Battery Sense High-Beam Engine Control Module Powertrain (Regulated Voltage Headlamp Right Control) Fuel Injectors High-Beam Even Adaptive Forward Headlamp Left Lighting Fuel Injectors Ignition Steering Electronic Brake Column Lock Washer Control Module Trailer Right...
Page 297: Block
10-36 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Relays Usage U Micro Usage Block Relays Powertrain Air Conditioning Cooling Fan 2 Compressor Clutch Cooling Fan 1 Not Used Run/Crank Micro Usage Relays Vacuum Pump Wiper Control Wiper Speed Starter The instrument panel fuse block is Cool Fan 3 located in the center console between the driver and passenger...
Page 298 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S/ROOF Sunroof Universal Handsfree Phone (If Equipped) Radio Auxiliary Power IP/CNSL Outlet Instrument Panel/Console CNSL Auxiliary Power Outlet Floor Console BCM 1 Body Control Module 3 BCM 4 Body Control Module 4 BCM 7 Body Control Module 7...
Page 299: Block
10-38 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Block Fuses BCM 6 Body Control Module 6 BCM 8 Body Control Module 8 ESCL Electronic Steering Column Lock FRT BLWR Front Blower AIRBAG Sensing and Relays Usage Diagnostic Module LOGIC RLY/ Logistics Relay/ Data Link...
Page 300 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage AOS MDL Automatic Occupant Sensing Module AUX PWR Auxiliary Power Outlet * BCM Body Control THEFT Module Theft CAMERA Rear Vision Camera CNSTR Canister Vent VENT Driver Power Seat PWR SEAT EOCM/ External Object SBZA Calculating Module/ Side Blind Zone Alert...
Page 301 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage HTD MIR Heated Mirror Rear Drive Module UGDO Universal Garage Door Opener IGN/ Ignition/Theft 1 REAR Rear Defog THEFT 1 DEFOG VICS Vehicle Information Communications IGN/ Ignition/Theft 2 REAR Rear Heated Seats System (Export) THEFT 2 HTD SEAT...
Page 302: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-9. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
Page 303: All-Season Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter same size, load range, and tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on speed rating as the original See Winter Tires on page 10-42. page 10-49 for inflation pressure equipment tires.
Page 304: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-43 Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the digits represent the week Tire Size illustration later in this (01 52) and the last two digits, Useful information about a tire is section. the year. For example, the third molded into its sidewall.
Page 305 10-44 Vehicle Care performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
Page 306: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-45 criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. (6) Service Description These exceed all federal safety...
Page 307 10-46 Vehicle Care automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10-48. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9.
Page 308 Vehicle Care 10-47 Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is outward when mounted on a...
Page 309: Tire Pressure
10-48 Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated Caution bands, sometimes called wear cargo load. See Vehicle Load bars, that show across the tread Limits on page 9-9. Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm overinflation is good.
Page 310 Vehicle Care 10-49 The Tire and Loading How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with Information label on the vehicle the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the tires and the correct cold tire Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks...
Page 311: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-50 Vehicle Care this: Maximum load As an added safety feature, your Warning (Continued) 690 kg (1521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi) vehicle has been equipped with a Max. Press. tire pressure monitoring system the tires are rated for high-speed (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire operation, in excellent condition, Tire Pressure Monitor...
Page 312: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-51 Your vehicle has also been alternate tires and wheels allow the equipped with a TPMS malfunction TPMS to continue to function indicator to indicate when the properly. system is not operating properly. See Tire Pressure Monitor The TPMS malfunction indicator is Operation on page 10-51.
Page 313 10-52 Vehicle Care about the DIC operation and maintenance. See Tire Inspection TPMS Malfunction Light and displays see Driver Information on page 10-54, Tire Rotation on Message Center (DIC) on page 5-25. page 10-55 and Tires on The TPMS will not function properly page 10-41.
Page 314 Vehicle Care 10-53 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
Page 315: Tire Inspection
10-54 Vehicle Care 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info 7. Place the relearn tool against 12. Set all four tires to the display option is turned on. The the tire sidewall, near the valve recommended air pressure info displays on the DIC can be stem.
Page 316: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-55 The tire has a puncture, cut, alignment. See When It Is Time the tires have been rotated. See or other damage that cannot for New Tires on page 10-56 Tire Pressure on page 10-48 be repaired well because of and Wheel Replacement on and Vehicle Load Limits on the size or location of the...
Page 317: Tires
10-56 Vehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six Warning (Continued) years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacture date is the last four an emergency, a cloth or a paper digits of the DOT Tire Identification towel can be used; however, use Number (TIN) which is molded into a scraper or wire brush later to one side of the tire sidewall.
Page 318: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-57 at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment weight from the tires.
Page 319: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-58 Vehicle Care sure they are the same size, may be affected. If the vehicle has Warning electronic systems such as antilock load range, speed rating, and brakes, rollover airbags, traction construction (radial) as the Mixing tires of different sizes, control, electronic stability control, original tires.
Page 320: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-59 Uniform Tire Quality must also conform to federal one-half (1½) times as well on safety requirements and the government course as a tire Grading additional General Motors Tire graded 100. The relative The following information relates Performance Criteria (TPC) performance of tires depends to the system developed by the standards.
Page 321: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-60 Vehicle Care tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels may need acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The to be rebalanced. See your dealer hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is for proper diagnosis.
Page 322: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-61 Used Replacement Wheels Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Using the wrong replacement parts. The area damaged by the wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel tire chains could cause loss of Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could control and a crash.
Page 323: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-62 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire.
Page 324: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-63 Then see Tire Changing on Tire Sealant and Warning (Continued) page 10-71. To use the tire sealant Compressor Kit and compressor kit, see Tire 1. Set the parking brake firmly. Sealant and Compressor Kit on Warning 2. Put an automatic page 10-63.
Page 325 10-64 Vehicle Care equipment, and on some vehicles The kit includes: Warning (Continued) there may not be a place to store a tire. and compressor kit instructions The tire sealant and compressor and inflate the tire to its can be used to temporarily seal recommended pressure.
Page 326 Vehicle Care 10-65 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air There is only enough sealant to seal or Air Only) one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose 2. On/Off Button assembly must be replaced. See 3. Pressure Gauge Removal and Installation of the 4.
Page 327 10-66 Vehicle Care 3. Pressure Gauge 1. Remove the tire sealant and 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the compressor kit from its storage accessory power outlet in the 4. Pressure Deflation Button location. See Storing the Tire vehicle. Unplug all items from 5.
Page 328 Vehicle Care 10-67 9. Press the on/off button (2) to reading. The compressor may 11. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached. compressor kit off.
Page 329 10-68 Vehicle Care 19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used sealant check the tire pressure. Refer canister (5) and sealant/air to Steps 1 11 under Using the hose (6) assembly at a local Tire Sealant and Compressor dealer or in accordance with Kit without Sealant to Inflate a local state codes and practices.
Page 330 Vehicle Care 10-69 3. Pressure Gauge 3. Place the kit on the ground. 4. Pressure Deflation Button Make sure the tire valve stem is 5. Tire Sealant Canister positioned close to the ground 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) so the hose will reach it. 7.
Page 331 10-70 Vehicle Care 8. Press and turn the selector excess pressure by pressing 15. Place the equipment in the switch (1) clockwise to the Air the pressure deflation original storage location in the Only position. button (4) until the proper vehicle.
Page 332: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-71 2. Press the canister release This vehicle may have a tire sealant 1. Extension button (9). and compressor kit in place of a 2. Jack jack or spare tire. It is located in a 3. Wheel Wrench 3.
Page 333 10-72 Vehicle Care 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-62 for more information. 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and remove the wheel nut caps. Do not try to remove plastic caps from the cover or center cap.
Page 334 Vehicle Care 10-73 4. Turn the wheel wrench 6. Position the jack lift head at the Warning counterclockwise to loosen all jack location nearest the flat tire. the wheel nuts, but do not The jacking location is indicated Getting under a vehicle when it is remove them yet.
Page 335 10-74 Vehicle Care 10. Put the compact spare tire Warning near you. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire.
Page 336 Vehicle Care 10-75 13. Place the compact spare tire Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) on the wheel-mounting surface. changing a wheel, remove any to the proper torque specification Warning rust or dirt from places where the after replacing. Follow the torque wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 337 10-76 Vehicle Care 2. Put back all tools as they were Caution stored in the rear storage compartment and put the Wheel covers will not fit on the compartment cover back on. For vehicle's compact spare. If you try more information, see Storing to put a wheel cover on the the Compact Spare Tire and compact spare, the cover or the...
Page 338: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-77 5. Attach the strap to the cargo The compact spare is for temporary designed for temporary use only. tie-down in the rear of the use only. Replace the compact The vehicle will perform differently vehicle. spare tire with a full-size tire as with the spare tire installed and it is soon as you can.
Page 339: Jump Starting
10-78 Vehicle Care Do not use the compact spare on Jump Starting Caution other vehicles. For more information about the Do not mix the compact spare tire or Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on wheel with other wheels or tires. in costly damage to the vehicle page 10-21.
Page 340 Vehicle Care 10-79 Your vehicle is equipped with a Caution (Continued) Caution remote positive (+) terminal (1) and a remote negative ( ) terminal (2). damaged. Only use a vehicle that If any accessories are left on or The remote positive (+) terminal is has a 12-volt system with a plugged in during the jump located in the engine compartment...
Page 341 10-80 Vehicle Care 4. Open the hood on the other 5. Check that the jumper cables do Warning (Continued) vehicle and locate the not have loose or missing positive (+) and negative ( ) insulation. If they do, you could and some have been blinded.
Page 342 Vehicle Care 10-81 6. Connect the red positive (+) 9. Connect the other end of the Caution cable to the positive (+) terminal negative ( ) cable away from the on the vehicle with the dead dead battery, but not near If the jumper cables are battery.
Page 343: Towing The Vehicle
10-82 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle ground. Dolly towing is towing the Dinghy Towing vehicle with two wheels on the Front-wheel-drive and ground and two wheels up on a all-wheel-drive vehicles may be Caution device known as a dolly. dinghy towed from the front. These Here are some important things to vehicles can also be towed by Incorrectly towing a disabled...
Page 344 Vehicle Care 10-83 To tow the vehicle from the front 2. Remove the shift lever boot by 3. Use a small screwdriver or tool with all four wheels on the ground: pulling up on the rear of the trim to press and hold the manual plate.
Page 345 10-84 Vehicle Care Once the destination has been Dolly Towing Caution reached: (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) 1. Shift the vehicle to P (Park). Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one 2. Reinstall the shift lever boot by of the front tires is a compact inserting the front edge and spare tire.
Page 346: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-85 6. Release the parking brake. Appearance Care Towing the Vehicle from Exterior Care the Rear Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12.
Page 347 10-86 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from products can be obtained from industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
Page 348 Vehicle Care 10-87 The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and steel. To prevent damage always Stripes may damage it. Use only follow these cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to that are made for a basecoat/...
Page 349 10-88 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner.
Page 350 Vehicle Care 10-89 silicone grease on weatherstrips Caution Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses or squeak. trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Underbody Maintenance vehicle is not washed after driving...
Page 351 10-90 Vehicle Care Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove...
Page 352 Vehicle Care 10-91 Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. colorfast cloth with water. dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Page 353 10-92 Vehicle Care cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution Caution hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery Do not attach a device with a Soaking or saturating leather, cleaner or spot lifter. If ring suction cup to the display. This especially perforated leather, as formation occurs, clean the entire may cause damage and would...
Page 354 Vehicle Care 10-93 Use the following guidelines for Caution Warning proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts. mats were designed for your permanent damage to plastics It may severely weaken them.
Page 355 10-94 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the Floor Mats carpet retainers and snapping The driver side floor mat is held in into position. place by two button-type retainers. 3.
Page 356: Service And Maintenance
General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ..11-14 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold.
Page 357 11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. technicians, the dealer is the place Because of the way people use for routine maintenance such as oil vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or changes and tire rotations and There may need to be more competitive driving.
Page 358: Maintenance Schedule
Check the tire inflation Cadillac Premium Care Premium Care Maintenance pressures. See Tire Pressure on Maintenance covers routine services be performed by a Cadillac page 10-48. maintenance services, when authorized service dealer. scheduled in accordance with the Inspect the tires for wear. See owner manual, including: Tire Inspection on page 10-54.
Page 359 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check engine coolant level. See for up to a year. The engine oil and or missing parts or signs of Engine Coolant on page 10-13. filter must be changed at least once wear. See Exterior Care on a year and the oil life system must page 10-85.
Page 360 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required. Check tire sealant expiration date, if equipped.
Page 361 11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 362 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services - Normal (4) Or every five years, whichever (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on comes first. More frequent page 10-12.
Page 363 11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 364: Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services - Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. More frequent Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly replacement may be needed if the components every 5 000 km/...
Page 365 11-10 Service and Maintenance To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
Page 366 Service and Maintenance 11-11 the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care Windshield of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield when service is needed.
Page 367: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil.
Page 368: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 369: Maintenance Records
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 370: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 371: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type, and charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 3.6L V6 Engine 12.8 L 13.5 qt...
Page 372 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 (LFX) Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in)
Page 373 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 374: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 375 You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800 458 8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at...
Page 376: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program.
Page 377: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
(Live Chat Support): Chat with Users (Maintenance Information): online help representatives. View maintenance schedules, To assist customers who are deaf, See my.cadillac.com to register your required alerts, and OnStar onboard hard of hearing, or speech-impaired vehicle. vehicle diagnostic information. and who use Text Telephones Schedule service appointments.
Page 378: Roadside Service
When calling Roadside Service, General Motors North America and have the following information Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre: Cadillac reserve the right to make ready: any changes or discontinue the Chat live with online help Your name, home address, and Roadside Service program at any representatives.
Page 379 It provides every Service is not provided if a vehicle driven. Assistance is not given Cadillac owner in the United States is in an area that is not accessible when the vehicle is stuck in the with the advantage of contacting a to the service vehicle or is not a sand, mud, or snow.
Page 380: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-7 Service advisor will help you of your transportation needs, your extended powertrain, and/or make arrangements and explain dealer can help minimize your hybrid-specific warranties in both how to receive payment. inconvenience. the U.S. and Canada. Several Courtesy Transportation Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled assistance cannot be provided...
Page 381: Collision Damage Repair
13-8 Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Requirements vary and may include Collision Damage Repair Reimbursement minimum age requirements, If the vehicle is involved in a insurance coverage, credit card, etc. If overnight warranty repairs are collision and it is damaged, have the Additional fees such as fuel usage needed, and public transportation is damage repaired by a qualified...
Page 382 Customer Information 13-9 vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the prior crashes. In most cases, the vehicle will be repaired with GM GM also recommends that you parts being recycled are from original equipment collision parts. choose a collision repair facility that undamaged sections of the vehicle.
Page 383: Service Publications
13-10 Customer Information Give only the necessary information If the airbag has inflated, see What obligated to have the vehicle to police and other parties involved Will You See after an Airbag repaired with Genuine GM parts, in the crash. Inflates? on page 3-25.
Page 384: Identification (Rfid)
Customer Information 13-11 Service Bulletins RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Identification (RFID) Service Bulletins give additional shipping fees. technical service information RFID technology is used in some needed to knowledgeably service Current and Past Models vehicles for functions such as tire General Motors cars and trucks.
Page 385: Statement
13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Statement Defects problems between you, your This vehicle has systems that dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that To contact NHTSA, you may call complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 386: Government
For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Center vehicle uses computer modules to Transport Canada at Cadillac Motor Car Division monitor and control engine and 1-800-333-0510 or write to: P.O. Box 33169 transmission performance, to...
Page 387: Event Data Recorders
13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR).
Page 388: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 ® OnStar Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle is equipped with a ® OnStar and has an active navigation system as part of the subscription, additional data may be infotainment system, use of the collected through the OnStar system may result in the storage of system.
Page 389 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 390: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Page 391: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Receive Roadside Assistance. OnStar Services Navigation voice commands. Manage WiFi Settings (if Requires a specific OnStar equipped). Emergency subscription plan. Press to get a priority connection With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, to an OnStar Emergency Advisor the OnStar system can or Service Set Identifier or SSID,...
Page 392: Security
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
Page 393: Connections
14-4 OnStar navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press with the tire pressure monitoring The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that the Go button on the navigation system);...
Page 394 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 3. Say 911 without pausing. 3. Say the entire number without System responds: 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made Please say the name tag. 4. Say Call. System responds: and received from the vehicle. OK, dialing 911.
Page 395: Vehicle Diagnostics
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
Page 396 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
Page 397 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
Page 398 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
Page 399 14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
Page 400 INDEX Airbag System All-Wheel Drive ..9-26, 10-22 Check ......3-32 Antilock Brake Accessories and How Does an Airbag...
Page 401 Pedal and Adjustable Center Console Storage ..4-3 Cadillac Premium Care Throttle ..... .9-14 Chains, Tire .
Page 402 INDEX Circuit Breakers ....10-33 Coolant Customer Information Cleaning Engine ..... . 10-13 Service Publications Exterior Care .
Page 403: Driver Assistance Systems
INDEX Drive Belt Routing, Engine ..12-4 Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature Drive Systems ECO Button ....9-25 All-Wheel Drive ..9-26, 10-22 Gauge .
Page 404 INDEX Front Seats Adjustment ....3-3 Features Garage Door Opener ..5-46 Heated and Ventilated .
Page 405 INDEX Heater Engine ......9-18 Halogen Bulbs ....10-25 Jump Starting .
Page 406: Traction Control System
INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights Lights (cont'd) Messages ....5-32 Airbag Readiness ... . .5-13 Tire Pressure .
Page 407 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Ride Control System ..5-36 Maintenance Navigation Security ..... .5-37 ®...
Page 408 Mechanism Check ..10-23 Recommended Fluids and Cadillac ..... . . 11-3 Over Things That Burn ..9-21 Lubricants .
Page 409 i-10 INDEX Recreational Vehicle Ride Control Systems Safety Defects Reporting Towing ..... . 10-82 Limited Slip Rear Axle ..9-32 Canadian Government .
Page 410 INDEX i-11 Selective Ride Control ..9-32 Side Blind Zone Storage Areas Service Alert (SBZA) ....9-52 Armrest .
Page 411 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Traction Sealant and Compressor Control System (TCS)/ Tachometer ....5-11 ® Kit, Storing ....10-71 StabiliTrak Light .
Page 412 INDEX i-13 Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire Uniform Tire Quality and Compressor Kit ..10-71 Balance ....10-60 Grading .
Page 413 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

Cadillac 2015 SRX Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

3-1 Seats and

Rear Seats

Heated Rear Seats

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments

Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Flash-To-Pass

Daytime Running

Adaptive Forward

Twilight Sentinel

Front Fog Lamps

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems

Driver Assistance

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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Summary of Contents for Cadillac 2015 SRX