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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Audio Players .
Page 3 2011 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 4 For vehicles first sold in to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Canada, substitute the name Helm, Incorporated the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, General Motors of Canada Limited P.O.
Page 5: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle, use the Index labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other in the back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 6 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more Changer information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Adjustable Pedals : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Throttle and Brake Pedal Performance and Maintenance Adjustment ....1-13 Traction Control Interior Lighting ....1-13 System (TCS) .
Page 9: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 10 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 6. Safety Locks on page 2 13. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 3. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Power Door Locks on See Turn and Lane-Change page 2 12. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Signals on page 6 5.
Page 11: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless : Press to lock all doors. Entry (RKE) System Information Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This section provides a brief Personalization on page 5 40. transmitter is used to lock and overview about some of the unlock the doors from up to 60 m...
Page 12 In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off. Starting the Vehicle Turn on the hazard warning 1.
Page 13 In Brief Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch Manual Liftgate Operation until the indicator lines up with the desired position. Press the center For vehicles without keyless access, of the switch. unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate.
Page 14 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment 3. Release the handle to stop the seat from moving. Manual Seats 4. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. To raise or recline the seatback, use the lever on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 15 In Brief Power Seats To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Memory Features Slide control (A) forward or rearward, and up or down to adjust the power seat. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4. Raise or recline the seatback by tilting control (B) forward or rearward.
Page 16 In Brief The vehicle will also automatically To recall the manually saved See Memory Seats under Power save driver seat, outside mirror, Button Memory positions, press Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 for and adjustable throttle and brake and hold 1 or 2. The driver seat, more information.
Page 17: Heated And Ventilated Seats
1-10 In Brief Heated and Ventilated Head Restraint Safety Belts Seats Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
Page 18: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
In Brief 1-11 Sensing System for The passenger airbag status To adjust the mirror: indicator will be visible on the Passenger Airbag 1. Move the selector switch to overhead console when the vehicle L (left) or R (right) to choose the is started.
Page 19 1-12 In Brief Power Folding Mirrors To fold the mirrors: Steering Wheel Adjustment 1. With the selector switch in the O position, push the down arrow on the control pad. Both mirrors will automatically fold. 2. Push the down arrow on the control pad again to return the mirrors to their original position.
Page 20: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Interior Lighting To manually turn the reading lamps closer or away from you. on or off: Dome Lamps 4. Pull the lever up to lock the For the overhead console reading The dome lamp controls are located steering wheel in place.
Page 21: Exterior Lighting
1-14 In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO : Turns the headlamps on Windshield Wiper/Washer automatically at normal brightness, together with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. : Turns the parking lamps on together with the taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
Page 22 In Brief 1-15 Rainsense : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for For vehicles with Rainsense: less frequent wipes. If the vehicle : Move the windshield wiper has Rainsense , see following lever to . Turn the band on Rainsense information.
Page 23: Climate Controls
1-16 In Brief Climate Controls See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 and Rear The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control System on this system. page 8 5, if equipped. Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) If you drive the vehicle...
Page 24: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station SEEK: Press to seek the next station or track. Stations from all bands can be Radio(s) stored in the favorite lists in any Buttons 1 6: Press to save and order. Up to six stations can be select favorite stations VOL/ : Press to turn the system...
Page 25 1-18 In Brief Setting the Clock 4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to Setting the Month & Day Format adjust the highlighted value. 1. Press the CONFIG button. The vehicle has a digital and an 5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob analog clock. 2.
Page 26: Satellite Radio
In Brief 1-19 ® Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Bluetooth ® Vehicles with an XM Satellite This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm The Bluetooth system allows users Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone Radio subscription can receive XM port located in the center console.
Page 27: Steering Wheel Controls
1-20 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Press the button to select the previous favorite radio station or previous CD, DVD, if equipped, or MP3 track. : Press + to increase the volume, press to decrease the volume. : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth, OnStar, or Navigation system.
Page 28: Navigation System
In Brief 1-21 SET: Press to set the speed and Driver Information C. MENU: Press to get to the activate cruise control or make the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Center (DIC) vehicle decelerate. Information Menu. This button is also used to return to or exit The DIC display is located in the : Press to disengage cruise the last screen displayed on...
Page 29: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
1-22 In Brief Rear Vision Ultrasonic Parking Assist The system can be disabled by pressing the park assist button Camera (RVC) If available, this feature uses located next to the shift lever. sensors on the front and rear If available, the rear vision See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on bumpers to detect objects while camera displays a view of the...
Page 30: System (Tcs)
In Brief 1-23 Power Outlets Universal Remote System Performance and Maintenance The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Traction Control The vehicle has four accessory System (TCS) power outlets.
Page 31: Stabilitrak ® System
1-24 In Brief ® StabiliTrak System Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be The StabiliTrak system assists This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure. with directional control of the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 32: Engine Oil Life System
In Brief 1-25 Engine Oil Life System The oil life system can also be reset Driving for Better Fuel as follows: Economy The engine oil life system calculates 1. Turn the ignition on with the engine oil life based on vehicle use Driving habits can affect fuel engine off.
Page 33: Roadside Service
Mexico: 01-800-466-0805 of safety, security, navigation, The Online Owner Center is a diagnostics, and calling services. As the owner of a new Cadillac, you complimentary service that includes are automatically enrolled in the Automatic Crash Response online service reminders, vehicle Roadside Service program.
Page 34 In Brief 1-27 How OnStar Service Works OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR network capacity, reception, and (1 888 466 7827) or TTY technology compatible with OnStar's : Push this blue button to service. Service involving location 1 877 248 2080; or push the connect to a specially trained information about your vehicle can t button to speak with an OnStar...
Page 35 1-28 In Brief See Radio Frequency Your Responsibility Statement on page 13 20 for Increase the volume of the radio information regarding Part 15 if the OnStar Advisor cannot be of the Federal Communications heard. Commission (FCC) rules and If the light next to the OnStar Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Page 36: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Vehicle Security Interior Mirrors Vehicle Security ....2-19 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-23 Windows Anti-Theft Alarm System ..2-19 Automatic Dimming Rearview Immobilizer .
Page 37: Keys
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or This key, located inside the Remote other controls or even make the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,...
Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows If the keys get locked in If there is a decrease in the RKE the vehicle, it may have to be operating range: damaged to get them out. Always Check the distance. carry a spare key. The transmitter may be Contact Roadside Service if too far from the vehicle.
Page 39: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (Lock): Press to lock all doors. (Unlock): Press to unlock The turn signal indicators may the driver door or all doors, see (RKE) System Operation flash and/or the horn may sound Door Unlock Options under The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) to indicate locking, see Locking Vehicle Personalization on...
Page 40 Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless Access Operation Keyless Locking Pressing will disarm the theft-deterrent system. If the vehicle has the keyless Some vehicles have the keyless See Anti-Theft Alarm System on access system, this feature access system that lets you lock page 2 19.
Page 41 Keys, Doors and Windows You may temporarily disable the Lock Sensor Keyless Liftgate Opening keyless locking feature by pressing Press the touch pad on the liftgate and holding the power door unlock handle to open the liftgate if the button on the instrument panel for keyless entry transmitter is within several seconds with a door open.
Page 42 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming with a Recognized 4. Press the ignition. When the Transmitter (Keyless Access transmitter is learned the DIC Vehicles Only) display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when 5.
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming without a 2. Wait for ten minutes until the Recognized Transmitter DIC displays PRESS ENGINE (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this The DIC displays will again procedure to program up to eight show REMOTE LEARN...
Page 44 Keys, Doors and Windows 5. Press the ignition. When the To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement transmitter is learned the DIC 1. Open the center console storage When replacing the display will show that it is ready area and the storage tray. battery, do not touch any of the to program the next transmitter.
Page 45: Remote Vehicle Start
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Remove the old battery. Do not mode depending on the outside Starting the Engine Using Remote use a metal object. temperature during a remote start. Start When the ON/RUN/START ignition 4. Insert the new battery, positive To start the engine using the remote mode is selected , the climate start feature:...
Page 46 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 The hazard warning flashers Extending Engine Run Time Shutting the Engine Off After a are on. Remote Start For a 10 minute extension, repeat There is an emission control Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is To cancel a remote start: system malfunction.
Page 47: Door Locks
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) WARNING Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be unable to get out. A child can dangerous. be overcome by extreme heat Passengers, especially and can suffer permanent children, can easily open the injuries or even death from...
Page 48: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Lockout Deterrent Delayed Locking Safety Locks Lockout deterrent decreases the When this feature is enabled and chances that the keys may be the doors are locked with the power accidentally locked in the vehicle. lock switch on the instrument panel, three chimes sound to signal that When door locking is requested the delayed locking feature is in...
Page 49: Doors
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors If you open the liftgate WARNING (Continued) without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage Liftgate (Manual) If the vehicle must be driven with door, you could damage the the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: liftgate or the liftgate glass.
Page 50: Liftgate (Power)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Liftgate (Power) WARNING (Continued) Power Liftgate Operation If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: WARNING Close all of the windows. Exhaust gases can enter the Fully open the air outlets vehicle if it is driven with the on or under the instrument liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or...
Page 51 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows use the power feature. Choose the power liftgate mode In either the MAX or the 3/4 mode, The taillamps flash when the by turning the dial on the switch the liftgate can be power opened power liftgate moves.
Page 52 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Do not force the liftgate open or Obstacle Detection Features closed during a power cycle. If the liftgate encounters an obstacle The power liftgate may be during a power open or close temporarily disabled under cycle, a warning chime will sound extreme temperatures or low and the liftgate will automatically...
Page 53: Liftgate
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Setting the Power Liftgate If you do not hear the audible and To open the liftgate, press the visual feedback when setting the touchpad on the handle on the 3/4 Mode intermediate stop position, you are outside of the liftgate, and lift the To change the liftgate stop position: attempting to set the height below...
Page 54: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Vehicle Security Arming the System If a door, the hood, or liftgate is opened without first unlocking with To arm the system, This vehicle has theft-deterrent the transmitter, the vehicle s turn features; however, they do not make 1.
Page 55: Immobilizer
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Disarming the System How to Detect a Tamper Immobilizer Operation Condition To disarm the system, either This vehicle has a passive unlock the doors using the theft-deterrent system. is pressed and the horn chirps transmitter, or start the vehicle three times, an attempted break-in The system does not have to be with a recognized transmitter in...
Page 56: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 The system has one or more If the ignition modes will not Exterior Mirrors keyless entry transmitters that are change with the other transmitter, matched to an immobilizer control your vehicle needs service. If the Convex Mirrors unit in your vehicle.
Page 57: Power Mirrors
2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. With the selector switch in the Manual Foldaway Mirrors O position, press the down Vehicles with manual fold mirrors arrow on the control pad. Both are folded inward toward the vehicle mirrors will automatically fold.
Page 58: Automatic Dimming Rearview
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 A noise may be heard during the Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors resetting of the power foldaway If the vehicle is equipped with mirrors. This sound is normal after a Manual Rearview Mirror memory seats, there is an option to manual folding operation.
Page 59: Windows
2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Dimming Windows Rearview Mirror WARNING The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Leaving children, helpless adults, Automatic dimming reduces the or pets in a vehicle with the glare from the headlamps of the windows closed is dangerous.
Page 60: Power Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 Power Windows The power windows: Can be operated with the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY WARNING or ON/RUN/START. Leaving children in a vehicle with Can be operated within the keyless access transmitter is 10 minutes of switching the dangerous for many reasons, ignition off.
Page 61: Windows
2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows Express Down/Up Windows Programming the Power Obstacle Detection Feature Windows Windows that have the The Obstacle Detection Feature is express down/up feature part of the express-up feature and is Programming the power windows allow the windows to be lowered active: may be necessary if the vehicle's and raised fully without holding...
Page 62: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-27 If conditions prevent the window Window Lockout Sun Visors from closing and the window continues to auto-reverse, it is possible to close the window with the ignition in ON/RUN/START by holding the window switch in the partially or fully pulled up position.
Page 63: Roof
2-28 Keys, Doors and Windows Roof Press the back of the sunroof switch to the first detent and hold, to open the sunroof to a desired position at Sunroof a normal speed. Press the rear of the switch to the second detent On vehicles with a sunroof, the and release, to express open the switches are on the overhead...
Page 64 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-29 To open or close the sunshade, press the open or close sunroof switch (B). Press the front or back of the sunshade switch to the first detent and hold, to open or close the sunshade to a desired position at a normal speed.
Page 65 2-30 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 66 Seats and Restraints Seats and Rear Seats Airbag System Rear Seats ....3-12 Airbag System ....3-30 Restraints Heated Rear Seats .
Page 67 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Head Restraints Older Children ....3-47 Infants and Young Front Seats Children ....3-49 The vehicle's front seats have Child Restraint Systems .
Page 68: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats The rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. 1. To raise or lower the head The center seating position has restraint, press the release an integrated headrest that can be button while pulling up or adjusted the same way as the head pushing down on the head restraints.
Page 69: Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment WARNING (Continued) Seat Adjustment movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust a manual seat: 1.
Page 70 Seats and Restraints To adjust the lumbar support, see The vehicle will also automatically Recalling Button Memory Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 7. save driver seat, outside mirror, Positions and adjustable throttle and brake To recall the manually saved Memory Seats pedal positions to the current Button Memory positions, press driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Page 71 Seats and Restraints Recalling RKE Memory Positions To automatically recall RKE To stop recall movement, press (Memory Remote Recall) Memory positions, unlock the driver one of the memory, power mirror, door with the RKE transmitter, and or power seat controls, or the The Memory Remote Recall feature open the driver door.
Page 72: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Driver Seat To stop recall movement, press one Lumbar Adjustment of the memory, power seat controls, This feature moves the seat Power Lumbar or the adjustable pedal switch, rearward allowing the driver more if available. room to exit the vehicle.
Page 73: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) Adjustment WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the Sitting in a reclined position when seatback upright. Then sit well the vehicle is in motion can be back in the seat and wear the dangerous.
Page 74 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 75: Heated Front Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat WARNING will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. If you cannot feel temperature The lights indicate three for the change or pain to the skin, the highest setting and one for the...
Page 76: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 The temperature performance of an The passenger seat may take unoccupied seat may be reduced. longer to heat up. This is normal. Remote Start Heated and The heated seats will not turn on Ventilated Seats during a remote start unless the During a remote start, the heated or heated seat feature is enabled in ventilated seats can be turned on...
Page 77: Rear Seats
3-12 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Raising the Seatbacks 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. stop or crash.
Page 78: Heated Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-13 To raise the seatback: 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, and then release the lever when 1. Lift the lever on top of the the seatback is in the desired seatback. Raise the seatback position. The rear seatback lock and release the lever.
Page 79: Rear Seat
3-14 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Safety Belts WARNING Pass-Through Door This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts in a cargo area, inside or outside properly. It also describes some of a vehicle.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-15 In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work provinces, the law requires wearing When you ride in or on anything, safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash.
Page 81 3-16 Seats and Restraints Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 82: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Questions and Answers About Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety Safety Belts belts? Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle A: Airbags are supplemental after a crash if I am wearing a systems only;...
Page 83: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your never drive far from home, passenger(s) wear a safety belt, Properly why should I wear safety there is important information belts? you should know.
Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-19 worn low and snug on the hips, Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong You can be seriously hurt if pelvic bones and you would be your shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 85 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured You can be seriously injured if if your belt is buckled in the your belt goes over an armrest wrong place like this. In a crash, like this.
Page 87 3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 88 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured by You can be seriously injured by a not wearing the lap-shoulder twisted belt. In a crash, you would belt properly. In a crash, you not have the full width of the belt would not be restrained by the to spread impact forces.
Page 89: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-24 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to All seating positions in the vehicle the height that is right for you. have a lap-shoulder belt. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section The following instructions explain for instructions on use and how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
Page 90: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Page 91 3-26 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear occupants. Although the safety shoulder belt comfort guides for belt pretensioners cannot be seen, the outboard passenger positions they are part of the safety belt in the rear seat.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-27 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 93: Safety Belt Extender
3-28 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten together so that the safety belt around you, you should use it. can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide back into its storage But if a safety belt is not long pocket located on the side of...
Page 94: Safety System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Now and then, check that the Keep belts clean and dry. Crash safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, WARNING retractors, and anchorages are WARNING working properly.
Page 95: Airbag System
3-30 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will belt assemblies inspected or have the word AIRBAG embossed The vehicle has the following replaced. in the trim or on an attached label airbags: near the deployment opening.
Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING (Continued) to know about the airbag system: Be sure that cargo is not near an Wearing a safety belt during a WARNING airbag. In a crash, an inflating crash helps reduce your chance airbag might force that object of hitting things inside the vehicle...
Page 97 3-32 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or when it inflates can be seriously very close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 98: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the airbags for the driver and right front middle of the steering wheel.
Page 99: When Should An Airbag
3-34 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed or even death. The path of an to inflate in moderate to severe inflating airbag must be kept frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe clear.
Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Frontal airbags may inflate Frontal airbags are not intended to crashes. In addition, these roof-rail at different crash speeds. inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear airbags are intended to inflate For example: impacts, or in many side impacts. during a rollover.
Page 101: What Makes An Airbag
3-36 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle does not have a right What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag front passenger seat and a rear Inflate? Restrain? seat, only the driver frontal airbag will deploy in a frontal impact. In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or system sends an electrical signal...
Page 102: What Will You See After An
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See After WARNING are designed to help contain the an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the When an airbag inflates, there outboard seating positions in the After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 103 3-38 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing You can lock the doors, turn off the In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which interior lamps and hazard warning inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a flashers by using the controls for broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 104: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Passenger Sensing The words ON and OFF, or the The sensors are designed to detect symbol for on and off, are visible the presence of a properly-seated System during the system check. If you occupant and determine if the right are using remote start, if equipped, front passenger frontal airbag and The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 105 3-40 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the vehicle does not have a WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat rear seat that will accommodate in the front. This is because the risk a rear facing child restraint, a Even if the passenger sensing to the rear-facing child is so great, rear facing child restraint should...
Page 106 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The right front passenger seat is When the passenger sensing WARNING occupied by a smaller person, system has allowed the airbags to such as a child who has be enabled, the on indicator will light If the airbag readiness light ever outgrown child restraints.
Page 107 3-42 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is If a child restraint has been installed still lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-43 system to detect that person and Additional Factors Affecting system operates. We recommend enable the right front passenger that you not use seat covers System Operation frontal airbag and seat-mounted or other aftermarket equipment Safety belts help keep the side impact airbag: except when approved by GM for passenger in position on the...
Page 109: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-44 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Adding Equipment to the WARNING Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle For up to 10 seconds after the Airbags affect how the vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add ignition is turned off and the should be serviced.
Page 110 Seats and Restraints 3-45 In addition, the vehicle has a If you have questions, Q: Because I have a disability, passenger sensing system call Customer Assistance. I have to get my vehicle for the right front passenger The phone numbers and modified.
Page 111: Airbag System Check
3-46 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need See your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance If the airbag readiness light stays on or replacement.
Page 112: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's 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 113 3-48 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child head and neck injury. The child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating might also slide under the lap position.
Page 114: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs arms.
Page 115 3-50 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. Never do this. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed Children who are up against, to be used in a motor vehicle. or very close to, any airbag when If it is, the restraint will have a it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 116: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-51 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, so small that the vehicle's regular infants need complete support. safety belt may not remain low This is because an infant's neck on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 117 3-52 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's safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 118: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-53 endangered in a crash if the child and demonstrate how to correctly Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in use and install child restraints. Restraint the vehicle. In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child...
Page 119 3-54 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, When securing a child restraint in WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat a rear seating position, study the in the front. This is because the risk instructions that came with your Even if the passenger sensing to the rear-facing child is so great, child restraint to make sure it is...
Page 120 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Depending on where you place Configurations for Use of Child the child restraint and the size Restraints of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints.
Page 121: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-56 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint Lower Anchors with a top tether, you must also Tethers for Children use either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must The LATCH system holds a child never be installed using only the top restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 122 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have Lower Anchor and Top Tether a single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 123 3-58 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 124: System
Seats and Restraints 3-59 Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one of the retractor to set the lock, child restraint to a single anchor. if your vehicle has one, after the WARNING Attaching more than one child child restraint has been installed.
Page 125 3-60 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten installation of child restraints easier. the seat. the top tether according When using lower anchors, do not to your child restraint For the outboard rear use the vehicle's safety belts.
Page 126 Seats and Restraints 3-61 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 127 3-62 Seats and Restraints 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper installation.
Page 128 Seats and Restraints 3-63 To remove the head restraint: 3. Store the head restraint in the To reinstall the head restraint: cargo area of the vehicle. 1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats on 4. When the child restraint is page 3 12 for additional removed, reinstall the head information.
Page 129: Replacing Latch System
3-64 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in WARNING a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have...
Page 130 Seats and Restraints 3-65 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5.
Page 131: (Front Passenger Seat)
3-66 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top To remove the child restraint, Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions and let it return to the stowed regarding the use of the top position.
Page 132 Seats and Restraints 3-67 If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING WARNING (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child System) on page 3 56 for how and restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if where to install the child restraint...
Page 133 3-68 Seats and Restraints You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 134 Seats and Restraints 3-69 If the vehicle does not have a If the airbags are off, the off rear seat and the child restraint indicator in the passenger airbag has a top tether, follow the status indicator will come on and child restraint manufacturer's stay on when the vehicle is started.
Page 135 3-70 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 136 Storage Storage Storage conditioning must be turned on for the maximum cool air to enter the Compartments glove box. Move the slide control across the small hole to turn the Storage Compartments Glove Box cool air flow off. Close the opening Glove Box .
Page 137: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders Front Storage Armrest Storage For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the rear seat armrest forward to access cupholders with removable liners and a storage area. Pull the lever to access the storage area. Center Console Storage Vehicles have an armrest and an upper storage tray in the center console.
Page 138: Additional Storage Features
Storage button to access the storage tray. Additional Storage into the rear compartment, or the Push the passenger side button to lower (B) position to conceal objects Features access the main storage. in the rear compartment. There is an accessory power outlet Install the cargo cover Cargo Cover and input jacks for auxiliary audio...
Page 139 Storage Remove the cargo cover WARNING 1. Remove the cover from the channels and carefully roll it An improperly stored cargo back up. cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location.
Page 140: 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 141 Storage Rear Storage Area WARNING An improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in the open position, could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. Be sure to return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving.
Page 142 Storage U-Rail To move the fence around the u-rail, disconnect one side: 1. Unlock by turning the latch (A) to align with the arrow on the adapter (B). 2. Push the adapter button to move the adapters (B) to the desired position.
Page 143 Storage Storing the Fence D-Ring Sliders 1. Lift the cargo management For vehicles with a D-ring system, system cover. there are four D-ring sliders that move along rails. These can be 2. Release the cover from the prop used as tie-downs when storing rod as described in the previous cargo.
Page 144: Cargo Net
Storage Cargo Net There are four openings in the headliner, two located behind the front seats and two behind the rear WARNING seats. Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net. Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net.
Page 145: Convenience Net
4-10 Storage Cargo Net Storage The cargo net can be removed from the vehicle and stored in the cargo management system. 1. Disconnect the net from the roof openings and the tethers. 2. Press the red button on the center of the net to fold it in half. 3.
Page 146: Roof Rack System
Storage 4-11 Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the fastened. Loading cargo on the roof roof rack that weighs more than rack will make the vehicle s center 100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs over the of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden...
Page 147 4-12 Storage NOTES...
Page 148 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Economy Gauge Adaptive Forward Lighting (3.0L Only) ....5-13 (AFL) Light ....5-27 Controls Turbo Gauge (2.8L Only) .
Page 149 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages ..5-38 Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Safety Belt Messages ..5-38 closer or away from you. Anti-Theft Alarm System Steering Wheel 4.
Page 150: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Recognition) on page 7 57, Windshield Wiper/Washer : Press the button to the OnStar Owner's guide, select the next favorite radio station or the separate navigation or next CD, DVD, if equipped, manual for more information. or MP3 track. (End Call / Mute): Press to Press the button to select the...
Page 151 Instruments and Controls Wipe Parking (Adjustable Interval Wipes): If the ignition is turned LOCK/OFF Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less while the wipers are on 1, 2 or frequent wipes. If the vehicle they will immediately stop. has Rainsense , see following If the windshield wiper lever is then Rainsense...
Page 152: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Wiper Arm Assembly Protection Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer When using an automatic car wash, Pull the lever toward you to spray move the windshield wiper lever to washer fluid on the windshield. The rear wiper controls are on the the OFF position.
Page 153: Headlamp Washer
Instruments and Controls The system turns off when the If the rear wiper control is off, the Headlamp Washer button is returned to the middle shift lever is in R (Reverse) and the For vehicles with headlamp position. front windshield wiper is performing washers, they are located to interval wipes, then the rear wiper (Rear Wiper): For continuous...
Page 154: Compass
Instruments and Controls See Washer Fluid on page 10 24 for Avoid covering the GPS antenna Clock (Analog Clock) information on filling the windshield for long periods of time with objects The analog clock is located on the washer fluid. that may interfere with the antenna's instrument panel above the radio.
Page 155: Clock (Digital Clock)
Instruments and Controls Clock (Digital Clock) Setting the Time and Date Setting the Month & Day Format 1. Press the CONFIG button. The infotainment system controls 1. Press the CONFIG button. are used to access the time and 2. Select Time and Date Settings. date settings through the menu 2.
Page 156: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets battery. Power is always supplied Cigarette Lighter to the rear cargo outlet. Always The accessory power outlets can be There may be a cigarette lighter unplug electrical equipment when used to plug in electrical equipment, located under the climate control not in use and do not plug in such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 157: Ashtrays
5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and There may be an ashtray located function. Often gauges and warning under the climate control system lights work together to indicate a Indicators on the instrument panel.
Page 158: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 159: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the vehicle's speed in either kilometers engine speed in revolutions per per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). hour (mph). Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded Odometer warning area, the vehicle could...
Page 160: Fuel Economy Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Here are four things that some Fuel Economy Gauge owners ask about. None of these (3.0L Only) show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 161: Turbo Gauge (2.8L Only)
5-14 Instruments and Controls Turbo Gauge (2.8L Only) When the needle is at rest at the left of the gauge, turbo is not being used. As the accelerator peddle is pressed the needle may move to the right. This is normal and means that the vehicle is using turbo power.
Page 162: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. When the engine is started this Metric light and a chime come on and stay If the indicator needle moves into...
Page 163 5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is Second Row Passenger Belt buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light Reminder Light light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic...
Page 164: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the Vehicle Information display Airbag Readiness Light WARNING is selected, a full page screen This light shows if there is an displays at start-up that has the If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem. The system three seatbelt symbols.
Page 165: Passenger Airbag Status
5-18 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status When the vehicle is started, the If, after several seconds, both passenger airbag status indicator status indicator lights remain on, Indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol or if there are no lights at all, there for on and off, for several seconds may be a problem with the lights The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 166: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Charging System Light If the light stays on, or comes Malfunction on while driving, there may be a Indicator Lamp problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your A computer system called OBD II dealer.
Page 167 5-20 Instruments and Controls If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modifications made To prevent more serious damage to comes on and stays on while the to the engine, transmission, the vehicle: engine is running, this indicates that exhaust, intake, or fuel system Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 168 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Make sure to fuel the vehicle The following may correct an Emissions Inspection and with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality emissions system malfunction: Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as Make sure the fuel cap is fully Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and can installed.
Page 169: Brake System Warning
5-22 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning WARNING inspection if: Light The malfunction indicator lamp is The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system on with the engine running, or if working properly if the brake consists of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 170: Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Electric Parking Brake If the light does not come on, Antilock Brake System or remains flashing, see your dealer. Light (ABS) Warning Light Metric English For vehicles with the Electric Park For vehicles with the Antilock Brake Brake (EPB), the brake warning For vehicles with the Electric Park System (ABS), this light comes on...
Page 171: Traction Off Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls ® If the regular brake system warning The traction off light comes on when StabiliTrak OFF Light light is not on, the vehicle still has the Traction Control System (TCS) brakes, but not antilock brakes. has been turned off by pressing and If the regular brake system warning releasing the traction control button.
Page 172: Traction Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on When the Light is On Steady and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This indicates that one or more of StabiliTrak system is actively the tires are significantly working.
Page 173: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Fuel Economy Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can The oil pressure light should come become so hot that it catches fire. on briefly as the engine is started. Someone could be burned.
Page 174: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light This light is located near the fuel This light flashes when the security gauge and comes on briefly when system is activated. This light comes on solid when the ignition is turned on as a check there is a problem with the For more information, see Vehicle...
Page 175: Front Fog Lamp Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on The fog lamp light comes on when The cruise control light is white page 5 32 for more information.
Page 176 Instruments and Controls 5-29 DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items The DIC has different displays Press the MENU button on the which can be accessed by using turn signal lever until Trip/Fuel the DIC buttons located on the turn Information Menu is displayed.
Page 177 5-30 Instruments and Controls Trip 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles Average Vehicle Speed per gallon (mpg). This number The Trip display shows the current The Average Vehicle Speed reflects only the fuel economy distance traveled, in either display shows the average speed that the vehicle has right now kilometers (km) or miles (mi) , since of the vehicle in kilometers per...
Page 178 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Turn by Turn Vehicle Information Menu Remaining Oil Life Items This display is used for the OnStar This display shows an estimate or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn of the oil's remaining useful life. Press the MENU button on the guidance.
Page 179: Vehicle Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls It cannot be reset accurately Unit Vehicle Messages until the next oil change. Move the thumbwheel up or Messages displayed on the DIC To reset the engine oil life system down to switch between metric or indicate the status of the vehicle or press the SET/CLR button while English when the Unit display is...
Page 180: Battery Voltage And Charging
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY RELEASE PARKING BRAKE CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages This message is displayed if the electric parking brake is on while This message is displayed when BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE the vehicle is in motion. Release it there is a fault in the battery before you attempt to drive.
Page 181: Compass Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System Messages DOOR OPEN A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message is displayed when the A door open symbol will be ENGINE TEMP compass needs to be calibrated. displayed on the DIC showing which See Compass on page 5 7.
Page 182: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 ENGINE Engine Oil Messages ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL OVERHEATED IDLE This message displays when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE engine oil level is too low. Check This message displays when the the oil level. See Engine Oil on This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 183: Engine Power Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages TIGHTEN GAS CAP NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the This message displays when This message displays when the fuel cap.
Page 184: Lamp Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Lamp Messages XXX TURN INDICATOR SERVICE PARK ASSIST FAILURE This message is displayed if there AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD is a problem with the park assist When one of the turn signals is LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED system. Take the vehicle to your out, this message displays to show SERVICE dealer for service.
Page 185: Airbag System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls SERVICE TRACTION Safety Belt Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON CONTROL This message is displayed if there is BUCKLE SEATBELT a problem with the vehicle. Take the This message displays when This message displays as a vehicle to your dealer for service. there is a problem with the reminder when the safety belt Traction Control System (TCS).
Page 186: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Tire Messages This message also displays Transmission Messages LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SERVICE TRANSMISSION LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to SYSTEM indicate the location of the low tire. This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission.
Page 187: Vehicle Reminder
5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Vehicle Entering the Personalization Menus Messages Personalization 1. Press CONFIG to access the ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Configuration Settings menu. The audio system controls are WITH CARE used to access the personalization 2. Turn the MENU / SELECT knob menus for customizing vehicle This message is displayed when ice to highlight Vehicle Settings.
Page 188 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Climate and Air Quality Air Quality Sensor Remote Start Auto Heated Seats This will allow you to select whether When on, this feature will turn the Select the Climate and Air Quality the system will operate at high or heated seats on when using remote menu and the following will be low sensitivity.
Page 189: Comfort And Convenience
5-42 Instruments and Controls Auto Rear Defog Easy Exit Driver Seat Reverse Tilt Mirror This will allow you to turn the auto This allows you to turn the easy This allows you to turn the reverse rear defog on or off. exit driver seat feature on or off.
Page 190 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Lighting Power Door Locks When on, and the front windshield Select the Lighting menu and the Select Power Door Locks and the wipers are on, the rear window following will be displayed: following will be displayed: wiper will turn on automatically Vehicle Locator Lights...
Page 191 5-44 Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Press the MENU / SELECT knob Unlock Feedback (Lights) when Delayed Door Lock is This allows selection of which of the When on, the exterior lamps will highlighted. Turn the knob to select doors will automatically unlock when flash when unlocking the vehicle On or Off.
Page 192 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Door Unlock Options vehicle. It does not matter how far Memory Remote Recall away that the transmitter is from the This allows selection of which doors This allows the Memory Remote vehicle. This feature can also be will unlock when pressing the unlock Recall feature to be turned on or off.
Page 193: Universal Remote System
5-46 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote This system provides a way to Keep the original hand-held replace up to three remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles System transmitters used to activate as well as for future Universal devices such as garage door Home Remote programming.
Page 194 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Programming the Universal 2. At the same time, press (the button selected in Step 2) and hold both the hand-held while observing the indicator Home Remote System transmitter button and one light and garage door activation. For questions or help programming of the three Universal Home If the indicator light stays...
Page 195 5-48 Instruments and Controls 5. Firmly press and release the The Universal Home Remote should Learn or Smart button. After now activate the garage door. you press this button, you will To program the remaining two have 30 seconds to complete Universal Home Remote buttons, Step 6.
Page 196: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-49 If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single having difficulty programming a Universal Home Remote Operation gate operator or garage door opener Button by using the Programming the Using Universal Home Remote To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote System Press and hold the appropriate...
Page 197 5-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 198: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-6 Exterior Lighting Courtesy Lamps .
Page 199: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting It controls the following systems: Headlamp High/ (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer Headlamps following: Taillamps Headlamp High/Low Beam Taillamps Changer: Push the turn signal/lane Parking Lamps change lever away from you to turn License Plate Lamps License Plate Lamps the high beams on.
Page 200: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running When the DRL are on, only the Adaptive Forward low beam headlamps, at a reduced Lamps (DRL) Lighting (AFL) level of brightness, will be on. The high beam headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can For vehicles with Xenon taillamps, sidemarker, instrument make it easier for others to see the headlamps, the Adaptive Forward...
Page 201: Twilight Sentinel
Lighting Curve Lighting Twilight Sentinel If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp The Xenon light beam pivots based This feature automatically turns the system comes on immediately. on the steering wheel position and lamps on and off. A light sensor on If it is light outside when the vehicle vehicle speed of at least 10 km/h top of the instrument panel makes...
Page 202: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Twilight Sentinel also provides Hazard Warning Flashers Move the lever all the way up or exterior illumination as you leave down to signal a turn. Hazard Warning Flasher: the vehicle. If Twilight Sentinel has Raise or lower the lever until the Press this button located on the turned on the lamps when the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane...
Page 203: Front Fog Lamps
Lighting Front Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp For vehicles with front fog lamps, The cargo lamp is located over the Instrument Panel the button is located on the exterior rear compartment and is controlled lamp control, on the outboard side by the dome lamp.
Page 204: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Exit Lighting There are reading lamps located on The headlamps, taillamps, parking Entry Lighting the overhead console and over the lamps, reverse lamps, and license rear passenger doors. These lamps plate lamps come on at night, or in The headlamps, taillamps, license come on automatically when any areas with limited lighting, when a...
Page 205: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being Management high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power...
Page 206 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player (Radio System Read the following pages to with CD) ....7-20 become familiar with the audio CD/DVD Player .
Page 207: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Navigation System road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. For vehicles with a navigation while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication system, see the separate Navigation equipment could interfere with Become familiar with the System Manual.
Page 208: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. C. TUNE Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks. D. FAV Radio: Opens the favorites list.
Page 209 Infotainment System O. PHONE SEEK Opens the phone Radio: Seeks the next CD: Pauses the CD. main menu. station. K. CD Slot Mutes the audio system. CD: Selects the next track Insert a CD. or fast forwards within a TONE MENU/SELECT track.
Page 210 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. MEM: Saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists. C. TUNE/INFO Radio: Manually selects radio stations and shows available information about...
Page 211 Infotainment System D. FAV K. CD/DVD Slot CD Eject Radio: Opens the Insert a disc. Removes a disc from the favorites list. CD slot. MENU/SELECT MEM: Opens the H. RADIO/BAND Press: Selects menu items. favorites list. Changes the band while Turn: Open menus, SEEK listening to the radio.
Page 212: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Volume Control MEM: Delete the current VOL/ (Volume/Power): Turn to Controls track from MEM. adjust the volume. The infotainment system is PHONE: For vehicles with operated by using the pushbuttons, ® OnStar , press and hold PHONE multifunction knobs, menus that are CD/DVD: Records content to mute the infotainment system.
Page 213 Infotainment System Menu System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Controls The MENU/SELECT knob and the BACK button are used to navigate the menu system. MENU/SELECT: Press to: Select or activate the highlighted 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to 1.
Page 214 Infotainment System Turning a Function On or Off Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Press the BACK button to delete and Bass the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio 1.
Page 215 7-10 Infotainment System 5.1 Surround The infotainment Adjusting the Fader and Balance DSP (Digital Signal Processing) system used in conjunction with Settings ® ® the Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround For vehicles with DSP, it is used sound system for the vehicle to provide a choice of different includes digital 5.1 decoding.
Page 216 Infotainment System 7-11 System Settings Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when Configuring the Number of automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can Favorite Pages volume to compensate for road be set.
Page 217: Am-Fm Radio
7-12 Infotainment System Radio RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Band The radio may have RDS. The RDS Press the RADIO/BAND button AM-FM Radio feature is available for use only on to choose AM, FM, or XM , FM stations that broadcast RDS if equipped.
Page 218 Infotainment System 7-13 Seek Tuning (Radio with CD/DVD Station Lists To search for a programming type and MEM) determined by station: 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob. 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob. Briefly press SEEK or SEEK, 2. Select AM or FM Station List. to automatically search for the next All receivable stations in the 2.
Page 219 7-14 Infotainment System Updating Station & Category Lists Storing Stations Press the button to pause the radio. The radio displays the time If stations stored in the station list To store the station to a position in shift status bar. The status bar can no longer be received.
Page 220: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-15 Satellite Radio Control Buttons Press and release the SEEK or SEEK buttons to jump forward or The buttons used to control the XM Vehicles with an XM Satellite back 30 seconds in the time shift radio are: Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite buffer.
Page 221 7-16 Infotainment System Selecting the XM Band Selecting an XM Channel Selecting a Channel Using the TUNE Knob Press the RADIO/BAND button to XM channels can be selected by To select an XM channel using the choose between the AM, FM and using SEEK, SEEK, the...
Page 222 Infotainment System 7-17 Storing an XM Channel as a Time Shifting (Radio with Press and release the SEEK or Favorite CD/DVD and MEM) SEEK buttons to go to the next or previous song in the time shift Channels from all bands can be The radio with MEM time shift buffer.
Page 223 7-18 Infotainment System XM Messages No Artist Info: The system CAT Not Found: The system is is working properly. No artist working properly. There are no XL (Explicit Language information is available at this channels available for the selected Channels): These channels, time on this channel.
Page 224: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-19 Radio Reception Cellular Phone Usage The range for most AM stations is Cellular phone usage can cause Frequency interference and static greater than for FM, especially at interference with the vehicle's radio. can occur during normal radio night.
Page 225: Audio Players Cd Player
7-20 Infotainment System Audio Players Do not touch the bottom surface of Do not use disc lens cleaners a disc while handling it; this could because they could contaminate the damage the surface. Pick up discs lens of the disc optics and damage CD Player by grasping the outer edges or the the CD player.
Page 226 Infotainment System 7-21 Control Buttons Inserting a CD Selecting a CD Track Using the control buttons: The buttons used to control the CD With the printed side facing up, player are: insert a disc into the CD slot until it Press the SEEK or SEEK...
Page 227: Cd/Dvd Player
7-22 Infotainment System Selecting an MP3 Track Tracks can be searched by: CD/DVD Player Using the control buttons: Playlists The CD/DVD player can play CDs, DVD As, MP3/WMA CDs, Artists Press the SEEK or SEEK MP3/WMA DVDs, and DVD Vs. button to select the previous or Albums next track.
Page 228 Infotainment System 7-23 If the bottom surface of a disc is If a label is added to a SEEK/ SEEK : Press to dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, CD, or more than one CD is select tracks or to fast forward or or dampen a clean soft cloth in inserted into the slot at a time, rewind within a track.
Page 229 7-24 Infotainment System Inserting a CD or DVD Selecting CD or DVD A Tracks Playing CD or DVD A Tracks in Random Order Using the control buttons: With the printed side facing up, Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and insert a disc into the slot until it is Press the SEEK or SEEK...
Page 230 Infotainment System 7-25 Selecting an MP3 Track Files that do not have any meta Playing MP3 Tracks in Random data stored in the ID3 tag display Order Using the control buttons: as Unknown. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and Press SEEK or SEEK to then set Shuffle Songs to On.
Page 231 7-26 Infotainment System Selecting a Chapter 3. Select Change Audio Stream. Use the following actions to navigate the menu on a DVD V Disc Using the control buttons: 4. Press MENU/SELECT to change while playing chapters. the selection. Press SEEK or SEEK to Pause (Play) Select Cancel to exit the menu.
Page 232: Mass Storage
Infotainment System 7-27 Mass Storage Recording From Audio CDs SEEK/ SEEK : Press to select tracks or to fast forward or Media (MEM) The infotainment system can record rewind within a track. the current song playing or all songs Infotainment systems with MEM from an audio CD to MEM.
Page 233 7-28 Infotainment System Re-recording a Previously Recording From MP3/WMA Stopping the Recording Recorded Disc Discs or USB Storage Devices Press the REC button while If the disc or track has already been recording from an MP3/WMA CD or USB Host Support recorded to MEM, the message USB storage device to display the The USB connector uses the USB...
Page 234 Infotainment System 7-29 Playing From MEM The number of objects in each Configuring MEM Favorites category is shown in parentheses During MEM playback, press the Playing Back a Previously after the category. FAV button to change between Recorded CD To search for tracks: favorite categories.
Page 235: Auxiliary Devices
7-30 Infotainment System Saving MEM Tracks as Creating Playlists Favorites To create a playlist using tracks stored in MEM: Favorites can be saved by pressing and holding one of the 1 to 6 1. Select Playlist from the MEM buttons. Favorites can be stored favorites.
Page 236 Infotainment System 7-31 Adjusting the Volume Connecting an iPod Shuffle Connect the iPod to the USB port. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and Turn the VOL/ knob to adjust the set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On volume of the infotainment system Searching For a Track or Off, then press the BACK...
Page 237 7-32 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling a 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a Song Titles, Podcasts, PlaysForSure Device (PFD) USB Drive or Genres. or Zune The infotainment system can only 4. Select the track. play back .mp3 and .wma files from Connecting a PFD or Zune a USB drive.
Page 238 Infotainment System 7-33 Tracks can be searched for by: Off: Plays current tracks in A Bluetooth phone with MP3 sequential order. capability can not be paired to the Playlists* vehicle as a phone and an MP3 Repeat Functionality Artists player at the same time. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and Albums Pairing Information:...
Page 239 7-34 Infotainment System Bluetooth Setup Menu To select the Bluetooth Music Setup 4. Some devices may require menu when a Bluetooth device is a PIN number in order to The Bluetooth Setup menu can be connected and active: complete the pairing process. accessed with or without a device Locate the device named attached to the USB port.
Page 240 Infotainment System 7-35 ® To connect a paired device when Changing the Default PIN Controlling a Bluetooth another device is connected to the Device To change the default PIN: infotainment system: Bluetooth devices that support 1. Select Change Default PIN 1.
Page 241: Cd/Dvd And Mem)
7-36 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices (Radio 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack Connecting and Controlling an iPod with CD/DVD and MEM) Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to Not all iPod's can be controlled by The optional AUX input allows use a portable audio player.
Page 242 Infotainment System 7-37 Searching For a Track Connecting and Controlling a Selecting a Track USB Drive Tracks can be searched for by: Using the control buttons: Files that are not stored in Playlists Press SEEK or SEEK to folders are displayed in the root select the previous or next track.
Page 243: Rear Seat Infotainment
7-38 Infotainment System Tracks can be searched by: Rear Seat Before Driving Playlists The RSE is for rear seat Infotainment passengers only. The driver cannot Artists safely view the video screen while Rear Seat Entertainment Albums driving. (RSE) System Song Titles In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system may not The vehicle may have a DVD Rear...
Page 244 Infotainment System 7-39 Insert a DVD video disc. Global Off Headphones Press the Remote Control power Depending on the infotainment button. system, the RSE system may have a Global Off feature. Press the MEM/DVD/AUX button The Global Off feature disables or the button when a DVD all RSE system features.
Page 245 7-40 Infotainment System RSE includes two 2-channel Infrared transmitters are on the Do not store the wireless headphones. Channel 1 top of the left seatback video headphones in heat or direct is dedicated to the DVD player, screen. The headphones shut off sunlight.
Page 246 Infotainment System 7-41 Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Changing the Source on the Video Display Screens To change the batteries: The A/V jacks may be located The image from the auxiliary device on the rear of the floor console. 1. Loosen the screw to the battery can be switched between the video They allow audio or video cables door located on the left side of...
Page 247 7-42 Infotainment System 3. Press the AUX button a third Audio Output Video Screens time to change the left video Audio from the DVD player or The video screens are located screen source to the auxiliary auxiliary inputs can be heard in the back of the driver and front device and the right video through the following:...
Page 248 Infotainment System 7-43 Push the video screen down into its Video Screen Input Jack Remote Control locked position when it is not in use. Each video screen is equipped The screen turns off automatically. with a video input jack to allow Only the left RSE seatback console video cables to be connected contains the infrared transmitters...
Page 249 7-44 Infotainment System See Battery Replacement later in Remote Control Buttons (Menu Navigation this section. Objects blocking the Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to (Power): Press to turn the video line of sight could also affect the navigate through a menu. screens on and off.
Page 250 Infotainment System 7-45 (Play/Pause): Press to start (Next Track/Chapter): Press (Fast Forward): Press to fast playing a DVD. Press to pause a to go to the beginning of the next forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast DVD while it is playing. Press again chapter or track.
Page 251 7-46 Infotainment System The AUX button also controls the Replacing the Remote Control (Camera): Press to change the source display between the left and camera angle on DVDs that have If the remote control becomes right video screens as described in this feature when the DVD is lost or damaged, a new universal the table below:...
Page 252 Infotainment System 7-47 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be turned ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 253 7-48 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or Check that the RSE video screen is in the auxiliary sound. source mode by pressing the AUX button on the remote control.
Page 254: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-49 DVD Display Error Messages It might be necessary to turn off the seat passengers are not listening to, DVD player when operating one of except on radios where dual control The DVD display error message these devices in or near the vehicle. is allowed.
Page 255 7-50 Infotainment System While listening to a disc, press go to the next track or chapter on the disc. Press to go back to the start of the current track or chapter if more than ten seconds have played. If the front seat passengers are listening to a disc, this function may be inactive on some radios.
Page 256: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System 7-51 When a CD or DVD audio disc is Phone Bluetooth Controls playing, press PROG to go to the Use the buttons located on the beginning of the disc or display disc Bluetooth (Overview) infotainment system and the info.
Page 257: Controls)
7-52 Infotainment System Voice Recognition Bluetooth (Infotainment Use the VOL/ knob during a call to change the volume level. Controls) The voice recognition system uses The adjusted volume level commands to control the system For information about how to remains in memory for later and dial phone numbers.
Page 258 Infotainment System 7-53 The pairing process can be started Pairing a Phone 7. The system responds with by using the voice recognition <Phone name> has been 1. Press the CONFIG button. system or the controls on the successfully paired after the 2.
Page 259 7-54 Infotainment System Linking to a Different Phone Making a Call Using Radio with CD Phone Book To link to a different phone, the new To make a call using the Phone phone must be in the vehicle and Book menu: For cell phones that support the available to be connected to the phone book feature, the Bluetooth...
Page 260 Infotainment System 7-55 Radio with CD/DVD and MEM Making a Call Accepting a Call 1. Press the PHONE button. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to Radio with CD Answer and press the MENU/ 2. Select Phone Book. 1. Press the PHONE button twice. SELECT knob to accept the call.
Page 261 7-56 Infotainment System Switching Between Calls 4. After the call has been Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Call Waiting Calls Only) placed, turn or press the (DTMF) Tones MENU/SELECT knob and To switch between calls: The in vehicle Bluetooth system can choose Merge Calls. send numbers during a call.
Page 262: Recognition)
Infotainment System 7-57 Pairing only needs to be Bluetooth (Voice Pairing completed once, unless the Recognition) A Bluetooth cell phone must be pairing information on the cell paired to the Bluetooth system and phone changes or the cell phone Using Voice Recognition then connected to the vehicle before is deleted from the system.
Page 263 7-58 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 5. Locate the device named Your Listing All Paired and Connected Vehicle in the list on the cell Phones 1. Press . For vehicles with a phone. Follow the instructions The system can list all cell phones navigation system, say Hands on the cell phone to enter the paired to it.
Page 264 Infotainment System 7-59 Deleting a Paired Phone Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers If the phone name you want to To connect to a different cell phone, delete is unknown, see Listing All the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to Paired and Connected Phones.
Page 265 7-60 Infotainment System Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Using the Delete All Name Tags that you want to store. After Command 1. Press . For vehicles with a each digit is entered, the system This command deletes all stored navigation system, say Hands repeats back the digit it heard...
Page 266 Infotainment System 7-61 Making a Call Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a Calls can be made using the speakers. phone number to be dialed by following commands.
Page 267 7-62 Infotainment System Call Waiting Three Way Calling Muting a Call Call waiting must be supported on Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside the cell phone and enabled by the supported on the cell phone and the vehicle can be muted so that the wireless service carrier.
Page 268 Infotainment System 7-63 To Transfer Audio From the To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone: During a Call During a call with the audio in the 1. Press .
Page 269 7-64 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 270: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. System ..... . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 271 Climate Controls K. Outside Air English units can be changed Manual Operation to metric units through the Rear Window Defogger (Power): Press to turn the Driver Information Center (DIC). climate control system on or off. Automatic Operation See Vehicle Personalization on (Fan Control): Press to page 5 40.
Page 272 Climate Controls To change the current mode, select The climate control system may (Air Conditioning): Press to one of the following: have a sensor to detect air pollution. turn the automatic air conditioning In auto recirculation control, the Air on or off. If the fan is turned off or (Vent): Air is directed to the Quality Control system may operate.
Page 273 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger The heated outside rearview mirrors Remote Start Climate Control turn on when the rear window Operation: For vehicles with the (Rear Window Defogger): defogger button is on and helps to remote vehicle start feature, the Press to turn the rear window clear fog or frost from the surface of climate control system may run...
Page 274: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System climate control system to turn off the rear blower and match the rear For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are settings to the front. The ZONE integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. indicator light and rear climate control display will turn off.
Page 275: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Automatic Operation Air Vents Maintenance AUTO: Press until the AUTO Move the sliding knob on the air Passenger Compartment setting is selected to control the rear outlets up and down or left and temperature, air delivery, and fan Air Filter right to direct the airflow.
Page 276 Climate Controls 4. Release the two latches holding 5. Remove the old air filter. the service door. Lower the 6. Install the new air filter. service door. 7. Close the service door and latches. 8. Re install the upper portion of the glove box.
Page 277 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 278: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Heater ....9-21 Ride Control Systems Retained Accessory Traction Control Operating Power (RAP) ....9-22 System (TCS) .
Page 279: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Towing Driving Information WARNING (Continued) General Towing Information ....9-54 Defensive Driving careless and make mistakes. Driving Characteristics and Anticipate what they might do Towing Tips .
Page 280: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Drunk Driving Police records show that or heart. This means that almost 40 percent of all motor when anyone who has been vehicle-related deaths involve drinking driver or passenger WARNING alcohol. In most cases, these in a crash, that person's chance of deaths are the result of someone being killed or permanently disabled Drinking and then driving is...
Page 281: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while distances vary greatly with the the vehicle is being driven, brake See Brake System Warning Light on surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the page 5 22.
Page 282: Steering
Driving and Operating Steering Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering Power Steering can be more effective than braking. If power steering assist is lost For example, you come over a hill because the engine stops or the and find a truck stopped in your power steering system is not lane, or a car suddenly pulls out functioning, the vehicle can be...
Page 283: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery the vehicle straddles the edge of Skidding the pavement. Turn the steering In a skid, a driver can lose control of The vehicle's right wheels can drop wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about the vehicle.
Page 284: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Of course, traction is reduced when Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Rain and wet roads can reduce material is on the road. For safety, vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates slow down and adjust your driving to ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 285: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention Driving on steep hills or through weather driving tips include: to your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you become tired or sleepy, find on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 286: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 287 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 288: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get short periods as needed to warm it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of...
Page 289: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight the vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the...
Page 290 Driving and Operating 9-13 positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit and luggage load capacity kilograms and pounds. is 650 lbs (1400 Locate the statement (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). The Tire and Loading The combined weight of Information label also shows...
Page 291 9-14 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
Page 292 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and The label shows the size of the If the vehicle is carrying a heavy Loading Information label for vehicle's original tires and the load, it should be spread out. specific information about the inflation pressures needed to See Steps for Determining vehicle's capacity weight and...
Page 293 9-16 Driving and Operating The label will help you decide WARNING WARNING (Continued) how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle can Things you put inside the Do not leave an carry. vehicle can strike and injure unsecured child restraint people in a sudden stop or in the vehicle.
Page 294: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-17 Starting and can be used. Vehicle speeds Adjustable Throttle and above 110 km/h (68 mph) Brake Pedal Operating should be limited to five minutes per use. If the vehicle has this feature, the New Vehicle Break-In position of the throttle and brake Avoid making hard stops for pedals can be adjusted.
Page 295: Ignition Positions
9-18 Driving and Operating Adjust the throttle and brake pedals Pressing the button cycles it through If the vehicle is in P (Park), the while the vehicle is in P (Park) three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, ignition will turn OFF, and Retained without pressing on the pedals.
Page 296: Starting The Gasoline
Driving and Operating 9-19 In an emergency: With the ignition off, pressing the Starting the Gasoline button one time without the brake Engine 1. Brake using a firm and steady pedal applied, will place the ignition pressure. Do not pump the system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
Page 297 9-20 Driving and Operating To start the vehicle: 3. Do not race the engine Notice: Cranking the engine for immediately after starting long periods of time, by pressing Starting Procedure it. Operate the engine and the START button immediately 1. With the brake pedal applied, transmission gently until the after cranking has ended, press the START button located...
Page 298: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-21 Notice: The engine is designed To Use The Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) to work with the electronics in Heater the vehicle. If you add electrical 1. Turn off the engine. Plug the cord into a properly parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
Page 299: Retained Accessory
9-22 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power to the power windows, WARNING (Continued) sunroof and outlets under the Power (RAP) climate control system, inside running, the vehicle can move the center floor console, and on These vehicle accessories can be the rear of the center floor console suddenly.
Page 300: Torque Lock
Driving and Operating 9-23 Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle transmission into P (Park) is not with the engine running, be sure done properly and then it is difficult Engine Running the vehicle is in P (Park) and the to shift out of P (Park).
Page 301: Shifting Out Of Park
9-24 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Park If you still are unable to shift out of Engine Exhaust P (Park): This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Fully release the shift lever electronic shift lock release system. WARNING button. The shift lock release is designed to Engine exhaust contains Carbon prevent movement of the shift lever...
Page 302: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked There are holes or openings It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from of the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 303: Automatic Transmission
9-26 Driving and Operating Automatic Make sure the shift lever is fully in WARNING P (Park) before starting the engine. Transmission The vehicle has an automatic It is dangerous to get out of the transmission shift lock control The shift lever is located on the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully system.
Page 304 Driving and Operating 9-27 Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) D (Drive): This position is for WARNING while the vehicle is moving normal driving. It provides the best forward could damage the fuel economy. If you need more Shifting into a drive gear while the transmission.
Page 305: Manual Mode
9-28 Driving and Operating Manual Mode SPORT MODE ON will be 3. To return to Sport Mode from displayed in the DIC. See Ride M (Manual Mode), press and Driver Shift Control (DSC) Control System Messages on briefly hold the shift lever page 5 37.
Page 306: Fuel Economy Mode
Driving and Operating 9-29 The transmission will only allow Fuel Economy Mode in the instrument cluster will come you to shift into gears appropriate on. See Fuel Economy Light on The vehicle may have a fuel for the vehicle speed and engine page 5 26.
Page 307: Drive Systems
9-30 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, System (ABS) a computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature always are slowing down.
Page 308: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-31 Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake draining the battery, do not cycle the the time needed to get a foot up to EPB too often without the engine the brake pedal or always decrease running. The EPB can be left stopping distance.
Page 309 9-32 Driving and Operating EPB Apply If the park brake status light flashes EPB Release continuously, the EPB is only The EPB can be applied any time To release the EPB, place the partially applied or released, the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is ignition in the ON/RUN position, or there is a problem with the applied by momentarily lifting up on...
Page 310: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-33 Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the (HSA) feature, which may be useful wear or damage to brake system driver in stopping or decreasing...
Page 311: Ride Control Systems Traction Control
9-34 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems conditions, the system should Notice: Do not repeatedly brake always be left on. But, TCS can or accelerate heavily when TCS is be turned off if needed. off. The vehicle's driveline could Traction Control be damaged.
Page 312: Stabilitrak ® System
Driving and Operating 9-35 ® When TCS is turned off on AWD StabiliTrak System vehicles, the system may still make The vehicle has a vehicle stability noise. This is normal and necessary enhancement system called with AWD hardware. StabiliTrak. It is an advanced It may be necessary to turn the computer controlled system that system off if the vehicle ever gets...
Page 313 9-36 Driving and Operating Messages on page 5 32. When this message is displayed and/or comes on and stays on, the vehicle is safe to drive but the system is not operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. See Ride Control System Messages on When the stability control system is located on the console.
Page 314: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-37 If cruise control is being used when Selective Ride Control SPORT: Use where road conditions StabiliTrak activates, the cruise or personal preference demand The vehicle may have a ride control will automatically disengage. more control. This setting provides control system called Selective Press the cruise control button to more feel , or response to road...
Page 315: Cruise Control
9-38 Driving and Operating ® Cruise Control If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak + RES (Resume/Accelerate): system and begins to limit wheel Press briefly to make the vehicle spin while using cruise control, resume to a previously set speed or WARNING the cruise control automatically press and hold to accelerate.
Page 316 Driving and Operating 9-39 To slow down in small amounts, The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Cruise press the SET button on the instrument panel cluster comes on Control is at a Set Speed steering wheel briefly. Each time after the cruise control has been set If the cruise control system is this is done, the vehicle goes...
Page 317: Object Detection Systems
9-40 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Object Detection WARNING There are three ways to end cruise Systems control: The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist (UFRPA) system Step lightly on the brake pedal. Ultrasonic Parking Assist does not replace driver vision. Press the button on the For vehicles with the Ultrasonic...
Page 318 Driving and Operating 9-41 How the System Works High-toned beeps heard from the Front Display front speakers are for objects When the vehicle is shifted into detected near the front bumper. R (Reverse) the front and rear Low-toned beeps heard from the sensors are automatically turned on, rear speakers are for objects after the vehicle is shifted out of...
Page 319 9-42 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the The following describes how the UFRPA front display lights appear as the vehicle, or an object was vehicle gets closer to a detected object: hanging out of the liftgate during Description Metric English...
Page 320: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-43 Rear Vision Vehicles Without a Navigation WARNING (Continued) System Camera (RVC) When the vehicle is on and the Do not back the vehicle by only The vehicle may have a Rear Vision driver shifts into R (Reverse), looking at the RVC screen, or use Camera system.
Page 321 9-44 Driving and Operating Vehicles With a Navigation Turning the Rear Vision Camera Symbols System On or Off System The navigation system may have a To turn the rear vision camera feature that lets the driver view An image appears on the navigation system on or off: symbols on the navigation screen screen with the message Check...
Page 322 Driving and Operating 9-45 The symbols appear and may Guidelines Rear Vision Camera Location cover an object when viewing the The RVC system has a guideline navigation screen when an object is overlay that can help the driver align detected by the URPA system. the vehicle when backing into a parking spot.
Page 323 9-46 Driving and Operating The area displayed by the camera is When the System Does Not limited. Seem To Work Properly It does not display objects that are The rear vision camera system may close to either corner or under the not work properly or display a clear bumper and can vary depending image if:...
Page 324: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-47 Fuel Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either Use of the recommended fuel unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel is an important part of the proper containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 325: Gasoline Specifications
9-48 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has the 2.8L V6 engine Gasoline Specifications California Fuel (VIN Code 4), use premium Requirements At a minimum, gasoline should unleaded gasoline with a posted meet ASTM specification octane rating of 91 or higher. If the vehicle is certified to meet D 4814 in the United States or For best performance, use...
Page 326: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives detergency standards developed by the auto companies. A list of Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines marketers providing TOP TIER in the United States are now Detergent Gasoline can be found If you plan on driving in another required to contain additives at www.toptiergas.com.
Page 327: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-50 Driving and Operating However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Some gasolines that are Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) other fuels containing more than not reformulated for low Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge 10% ethanol must not be used in emissions can contain an and a yellow fuel cap can use either vehicles that were not designed for octane-enhancing additive...
Page 328 Driving and Operating 9-51 Many service stations will not have To ensure quick starts in the E85 has less energy per liter an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump wintertime, the E85 fuel must be (gallon) than gasoline, so you will available.
Page 329: Filling The Tank
9-52 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank When reinstalling the cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks once, otherwise the Malfunction WARNING Indicator Lamp could turn on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on Fuel vapor burns violently and a page 5 19. fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
Page 330: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Driving and Operating 9-53 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Notice: If a new fuel cap is WARNING (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a needed, be sure to get the right few seconds after you have finished type of cap from your dealer.
Page 331: General Towing
9-54 Driving and Operating Towing For information on towing a disabled WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 98. For information on General Towing the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer towing the vehicle behind another Information vehicle such as a motor home, see only if all the steps in this section Recreational Vehicle Towing on have been followed.
Page 332 Driving and Operating 9-55 During the first 800 km The following information has Driving with a Trailer (500 miles) that a trailer is important trailering tips and rules Towing a trailer requires experience. towed, do not drive over 80 km/h for your safety and that of your Get familiar with handling and (50 mph) and do not make starts...
Page 333 9-56 Driving and Operating Towing with a Stability Control Backing Up Turn Signals When Towing a System Trailer Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. To move the When towing, the sound of the The turn signal indicators on the trailer to the left, move that hand to stability control system might be instrument panel flash whenever...
Page 334 Driving and Operating 9-57 Driving on Grades Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal Reduce speed and shift to a until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING lower gear before starting down 4.
Page 335: Trailer Towing
9-58 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. Towing Before pulling a trailer, there are See Weight of the Trailer Tongue The vehicle needs service more three important considerations that later in this section for more often when pulling a trailer.
Page 336 Driving and Operating 9-59 Maximum Trailer Maximum Tongue Vehicle Weight GCWR* Weight 2.8L Engine, AWD 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 725 kg (8,212 lbs) 159 kg (350 lbs) 3.0L Engine, FWD without Trailering 1 134 kg (2,500 lbs) 3 185 kg (7,022 lbs) 113 kg (250 lbs) Package 3.0L Engine, FWD with Trailering Package...
Page 337 9-60 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh Total Weight on the Vehicle's the trailer and then the tongue, Tires separately, to see if the weights are Be sure the vehicle's tires are proper. If they are not, adjustments inflated to the upper limit for cold might be made by moving some tires.
Page 338: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-61 Towing Equipment Hitch Cover To reinstall the hitch cover: 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree Hitches angle to the vehicle and push It is important to have the correct the upper tabs in the hitch cover hitch equipment.
Page 339: Trailer Sway
9-62 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Trailer Sway Conversions and Control (TSC) A loaded trailer that weighs more Add-Ons than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to The vehicle has a Trailer Sway have its own brake system that is Add-On Electrical Control (TSC) feature as part of the adequate for the weight of the StabiliTrak system.
Page 340 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Brakes ..... 10-25 Electrical System Brake Fluid ....10-26 Electrical System Battery .
Page 341 10-2 Vehicle Care Buying New Tires ... 10-70 General Information California Proposition Different Size Tires and 65 Warning For service and parts needs, Wheels ....10-72 visit your dealer.
Page 342: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Accessories and covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect Materials Requirements Modifications remaining warranty coverage for affected parts. Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories applications, such as airbag to the vehicle can affect vehicle GM Accessories are designed to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, performance and safety, including...
Page 343: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work nuts, bolts, and other page 3 44.
Page 344: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To open the hood: 2. Move the secondary hood release lever up to release the striker. The lever is located near the middle of the hood. 1. Pull the release handle with the 3. Lift the hood. above symbol on it.
Page 345: Overview
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.8 L V6 Engine...
Page 346 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and page 10 16. Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10 19. B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid H. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. on page 10 24.
Page 347 10-8 Vehicle Care 3.0 L V6 Engine...
Page 348: Engine Cover
Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Cover page 10 16. Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10 19. B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap (Under engine cover). Battery (Out of View). See Power Steering Fluid on See Battery on page 10 28.
Page 349: Engine Oil
10-10 Vehicle Care To remove: Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 1. Remove the oil fill cap (A). It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order performance and long life, careful 2.
Page 350 Vehicle Care 10-11 When to Add Engine Oil operating range, i.e. the engine Selecting the Right Engine Oil has so much oil that the oil level If the oil is below the cross-hatched Selecting the right engine oil gets above the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add depends on both the proper oil area that shows the proper...
Page 351 10-12 Vehicle Care Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos is unavailable: In the event that dexos approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil displaying the API Starburst symbol Your vehicle was filled at the factory Your vehicle was filled at the factory and of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade.
Page 352 Vehicle Care 10-13 dexos specification or equivalent Cold Temperature Operation: In should not be used for an oil an area of extreme cold, where change. In the event that dexos the temperature falls below approved engine oil is not available 29°C ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 for maintaining proper oil level, oil should be used.
Page 353: Engine Oil Life System
10-14 Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil system might indicate that an oil elements that can be unhealthy for change is not necessary for up to a This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 354: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset Automatic Transmission as follows: Life System Fluid 1. Turn the ignition on with the Reset the system whenever the How to Check Automatic engine off.
Page 355: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-16 Vehicle Care Change the fluid and filter at How to Inspect the Engine Air 3.0 L V6 Shown, 2.8 L V6 Similar the intervals listed in Scheduled Cleaner/Filter Maintenance on page 11 2, and To inspect the air cleaner/filter, be sure to use the fluid listed in remove the filter from the vehicle Recommended Fluids and...
Page 356 Vehicle Care 10-17 6. Turn and tilt cover slightly 7. To install the air filter, place filter WARNING (Continued) upwards and slide cover away inside box where the pleats fit in from outside edge of vehicle. between the tabs located inside backfires.
Page 357: Cooling System
10-18 Vehicle Care Cooling System WARNING WARNING When it is safe to lift the hood: An electric engine cooling fan Heater and radiator hoses, and under the hood can start up even other engine parts, can be very when the engine is not running hot.
Page 358: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-19 Notice: Using coolant other What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® than DEX-COOL can cause drinkable water and DEX-COOL premature engine, heater core, coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING or radiator corrosion. In addition, nothing else needs to be added.
Page 359 10-20 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the WARNING Coolant Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant Notice: This vehicle has a Steam and scalding liquids from a level. specific coolant fill procedure. hot cooling system can blow out Failure to follow this procedure and burn you badly.
Page 360 Vehicle Care 10-21 WARNING WARNING Adding only plain water or some You can be burned if you spill other liquid to the cooling system coolant on hot engine parts. can be dangerous. Plain water Coolant contains ethylene glycol and other liquids, can boil before and it will burn if the engine parts the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 361: Engine Overheating
10-22 Vehicle Care 2. Then keep turning the pressure Check the level in the coolant surge If the decision is made to lift the cap slowly and remove it. tank when the cooling system has hood, make sure the vehicle is cooled down.
Page 362 Vehicle Care 10-23 If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment If it is safe to do so, pull off If an engine overheat warning is the road, shift to P (Park) or WARNING...
Page 363: Power Steering Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering What to Use Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and To check the power steering fluid: Lubricants on page 11 7. Always 1. Turn the key off and let the use the proper fluid.
Page 364: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-25 Do not mix water with Adding Washer Fluid The sound can come and go or ready-to-use washer fluid. be heard all the time the vehicle is The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD Water can cause the solution moving, except when applying the FLUID message appears on the to freeze and damage the brake pedal firmly.
Page 365: Brake Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care Properly torqued wheel nuts are Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid necessary to help prevent brake The braking system on a vehicle is pulsation. When tires are rotated, complex. Its many parts have to be inspect brake pads for wear and of top quality and work well together evenly tighten wheel nuts in if the vehicle is to have really good...
Page 366 Vehicle Care 10-27 A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low Notice: hydraulic system can also level, the brake warning light comes Using the wrong fluid cause a low fluid level. Have on. See Brake System Warning can badly damage brake the brake hydraulic system Light on page 5 22.
Page 367: Battery
10-28 Vehicle Care Battery Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive Refer to the replacement number Transfer Case WARNING shown on the original battery label When to Check and Change when a new battery is needed. Batteries have acid that can burn Lubricant See Engine Compartment Overview you and gas that can explode.
Page 368: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-29 Starter Switch Check 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking gear. The vehicle should start brake. See Parking Brake on only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9 31. WARNING If the vehicle starts in any other Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer for...
Page 369: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-30 Vehicle Care Ignition Transmission Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Lock Check Mechanism Check your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. While parked, and with the parking WARNING brake set, try to turn the ignition To check the parking brake's...
Page 370: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-31 Wiper Blade Replacement Front Wiper Blade 3. Remove the wiper blade. Replacement 4. Reverse steps 1 through 3 for Windshield wiper blades should wiper blade replacement. To replace the wiper blade be inspected for wear or cracking. assembly: See Scheduled Maintenance on Rear Wiper Blade Replacement...
Page 371: Headlamp Aiming
10-32 Vehicle Care 4. After wiper blade replacement, 2. Push the release lever (B) to Headlamp Aiming ensure that cover hook slides disengage the hook and push The headlamp aiming system has into slot in blade assembly. the wiper arm (A) out of the been preset at the factory.
Page 372 Vehicle Care 10-33 The vehicle should be properly Headlamp aiming is done with the prepared as follows: vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be The vehicle should be placed so correctly aimed if the low-beam the headlamps are 7.6 m (25 ft) headlamps are aimed properly.
Page 373 10-34 Vehicle Care 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp.
Page 374 Vehicle Care 10-35 8. For the base vehicle, turn the vertical adjuster (V1) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. For the up-level vehicle, turn the vertical adjusters (V1 and V2) simultaneously until the headlamp beam is aimed to the...
Page 375: Bulb Replacement
10-36 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) Lighting For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING page 10 45. For any bulb changing procedure The low beam high intensity not listed in this section, contact discharge lighting system your dealer.
Page 376 Vehicle Care 10-37 Base Headlamp Assembly Up Level Headlamp Assembly Up Level Headlamp Assembly (Rear View Passenger Side) (Front View Driver Side) (Rear View Driver Side) A. Low Beam Headlamp/Daytime A. High/Low Beam Headlamp A. High/Low Beam Headlamp Running Lamp (DRL) (To be replaced at dealer only) (To be replaced at dealer only) B.
Page 377 10-38 Vehicle Care Driver Side Passenger Side The removal of the underhood The removal of the air filter/cleaner electrical center is required for the assembly and base is required for replacement of one of these bulbs: the replacement of one of these bulbs: 1.
Page 378 Vehicle Care 10-39 3. Remove the connector lock (B) Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime located at the bottom of the Running Lamps (DRL), sensor connector (C). High-Beam Headlamps (Base) 4. Press on the top and bottom of the sensor connectors (C) and remove. 5.
Page 379 10-40 Vehicle Care 8. Install the cap with the down Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) 3. Remove the DRL bulb socket arrow pointing down in the back from the headlamp assembly. (Up-Level) of the headlamp assembly. 4. Replace the bulb in the bulb 9.
Page 380: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-41 Front Turn Signal Lamp Fog Lamps (Base and Up-Level) To replace the fog lamp bulb: To replace the Front Turn 1. Locate the bulb assembly under Signal Lamp: the front fascia. 1. Remove the turn signal lamp 2.
Page 381 10-42 Vehicle Care 7. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 8. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp assembly and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks. 9. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws.
Page 382: Back-Up Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-43 Back-Up Lamps 3. Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling To replace one of these bulbs: rearward from the top to unfasten from snap tabs. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2 14 or Liftgate (Power) on page 2 15.
Page 383: License Plate Lamp
10-44 Vehicle Care 8. Press a new bulb/socket into the taillamp assembly and turn the bulb/socket clockwise until it clicks. 9. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws. 10. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place. 11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover.
Page 384: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-45 7. Turn the lamp assembly into the Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect liftgate engaging the clip side the following in the vehicle: first. Electrical System Headlamp Wiring 8. Push on the lamp side opposite Overload Windshield Wiper Motor the clip until the lamp assembly Power Windows and Other...
Page 385: Fuses And Circuit
10-46 Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers Fuses and Circuit To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see Breakers If the wiper motor overheats due to Engine Compartment Fuse Block on heavy snow or ice, the windshield page 10 46 and Rear Compartment The wiring circuits in the vehicle are wipers will stop until the motor cools Fuse Block on page 10 51.
Page 386 Vehicle Care 10-47 J-Case Usage Fuses Rear Electrical Center 2 Not Used Cooling Fan 2 (LF1) Starter Not Used Not Used Cooling Fan 1 (LF1) Secondary AIR Pump Engine Compartment Fuse Block Mini Fuses Usage The vehicle may not be equipped Engine Control J-Case Usage...
Page 387 10-48 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Not Used Transmission Front Fog Lamps Control Module Run Engine Control Horn Crank Module Run Crank Fuel System Control Rear Electrical Post Catalytic Module Center Run Crank Converter O2 Headlamp Level Sensor Heater Motor...
Page 388: Block
Vehicle Care 10-49 Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Micro Usage Block Relays Spare Vacuum Pump Spare Wiper Control Spare Wiper Speed Mini Relays Usage Starter Powertrain Cool Fan 3 (LF1) Cooling Fan 2 (LF1) Low Beam/HID Cooling Fan 1 (LF1) U Micro Usage Run/Crank...
Page 389 10-50 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S/ROOF Sun Roof Rear Vision RVC MIRR Camera Mirror Universal Handsfree Phone Radio Auxiliary Power APO IP Outlet Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power APO CNSL Outlet Floor Console Body Control BCM 3 Module 3 Body Control BCM 4 Module 4...
Page 390: Block
Vehicle Care 10-51 Rear Compartment Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Block RAIN SNSR Rain Sensor AMP/RDO Amplifier/Radio Body Control Heating Ventilation BCM 6 HVAC Module 6 & Air Conditioning Electronic Steering ESCL J Case Usage Column Lock Fuses Sensing and AIRBAG Body Control...
Page 391 10-52 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage SPARE Spare Fuses FUSES Automatic Occupant AOS MDL Sensing Module SPARE Not Used SPARE Not Used SPARE Not Used PASS DR Passenger Door WDO SW Window Switch Driver Power Seat PWR SEAT PASS DR Passenge/Driver PWR SEAT Power Seats MDL TRLR Trailer Module...
Page 392 Vehicle Care 10-53 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rear Drive Module CAMERA Rear Vision Camera * TRLR 2 Trailer 2 Front Ventilated Universal Garage Trailer Park Lamps UGDO LPS TRLR VENT SEAT Seats Door Opener FUEL TRLR MDL Trailer Module RT WDO Right Window Fuel Pump...
Page 393: Wheels And Tires
10-54 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Relays Usage WARNING (Continued) SPARE Not Used Tires and a serious accident. * FUEL See Vehicle Load Limits on Fuel Pump Your new vehicle comes with PUMP page 9 12. high-quality tires made by Under inflated tires pose the Wiper Control a leading tire manufacturer.
Page 394: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-55 Tire Sidewall Labeling aspect ratio, construction type, WARNING (Continued) and service description. See the Useful information about a Tire Size illustration later in this Replace any tires that have tire is molded into its sidewall. section for more detail. been damaged by impacts The examples below show a with potholes, curbs, etc.
Page 395 10-56 Vehicle Care (D) Tire Identification (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (3,000 miles) and should not be Number (TIN) The letters and Load Limit Maximum load driven at speeds over 105 km/h numbers following the DOT that can be carried and the (65 mph).
Page 396: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-57 (D) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to Load Limit Maximum load code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. that can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet Tire and Rim Association.
Page 397: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-58 Vehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of power brakes, power windows, before a tire has built up heat the wheel in inches. power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure conditioning. on page 10 61. (F) Service Description These characters represent the load Aspect Ratio...
Page 398 Vehicle Care 10-59 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Weight Rating for the front axle. The maximum air pressure to The side of an asymmetrical tire See Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. that has a particular side that page 9 12.
Page 399 10-60 Vehicle Care Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the seating positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 400: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-61 Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air For additional information (over inflation), you can get regarding how much weight Tires need the correct amount the following: your vehicle can carry, and an of air pressure to operate example of the Tire and Loading Unusual wear.
Page 401 10-62 Vehicle Care How to Check If the cold tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure for matches the recommended High-Speed Operation Use a good quality pocket-type pressure on the Tire and gauge to check tire pressure. Loading Information label, no You cannot tell if your tires are WARNING further adjustment is necessary.
Page 402: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care 10-63 Vehicles with P235/65R18, Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or P235/55R20, or 235/55R20 size more of your tires is significantly System tires require inflation pressure under inflated. adjustment when driving The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire your vehicle at speeds of (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you...
Page 403: Operation
10-64 Vehicle Care The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) and telltale. When the system detects a Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for See Radio Frequency approximately one minute and then Statement on page 13 20 for remain continuously illuminated.
Page 404 Vehicle Care 10-65 Using the DIC, tire pressure levels Your vehicle's TPMS can warn you TPMS Malfunction Light and can be viewed by the driver. about a low tire pressure condition Message For additional information and but it does not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly details about the DIC operation maintenance.
Page 405 10-66 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching process was started but not not match your vehicle's original Process completed or not completed equipment tires or wheels. Tires Each TPMS sensor has a unique successfully after rotating the and wheels other than those identification code.
Page 406 Vehicle Care 10-67 To decrease air-pressure out of a 5. Press and hold SET to begin the 10. Proceed to the passenger tire you can use the pointed end of sensor matching process. side rear tire, and repeat the the valve cap, a pencil-style air procedure in Step 5.
Page 407: Tire Inspection
10-68 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, Tire Inspection See When It Is Time for New or split. Tires on page 10 69 and Wheel We recommend that you Replacement on page 10 75. The tire has a puncture, cut, regularly inspect your vehicle's or other damage that cannot tires, including the spare tire,...
Page 408: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-69 After the tires have been When It Is Time for New WARNING (Continued) rotated, adjust the front and rear Tires inflation pressures as shown on after time. The wheel could come Various factors, such as the Tire and Loading Information off and cause an accident.
Page 409: Buying New Tires
10-70 Vehicle Care See Tire Inspection on page 10 68 Vehicle Storage Buying New Tires and Tire Rotation on page 10 68 for Tires age when stored normally GM has developed and additional information. mounted on a parked vehicle. matched specific tires for The rubber in tires ages over time.
Page 410 Vehicle Care 10-71 GM's exclusive TPC Spec performing most like it did WARNING system considers over a dozen when the tires were new. critical specifications that impact Replacing less than a full set Mixing tires could cause you the overall performance of of tires can affect the braking to lose control while driving.
Page 411: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-72 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire Different Size Tires and WARNING pressure monitoring system Wheels could give an inaccurate If you use bias-ply tires on the If you add wheels or tires that are low pressure warning if vehicle, the wheel rim flanges a different size than your original non TPC Spec rated tires...
Page 412: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-73 Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system WARNING does not apply to deep Grading tread, winter-type snow tires, If you add different sized wheels, Quality grades can be found space-saver, or temporary use your vehicle may not provide where applicable on the tire spare tires, tires with nominal an acceptable level of...
Page 413 10-74 Vehicle Care Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from The temperature grades comparative rating based highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, are A (the highest), B, and C, on the wear rate of the tire and C.
Page 414: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-75 Warning: The temperature grade Wheel Replacement WARNING for this tire is established for a Replace any wheel that is bent, tire that is properly inflated and Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or not overloaded. Excessive wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded.
Page 415: Tire Chains
10-76 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer Putting a used wheel on the Do not use tire chains. There is recommends it for use on the vehicle is dangerous.
Page 416: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-77 If a Tire Goes Flat accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle WARNING under control by steering the way It is unusual for a tire to blowout you want the vehicle to go. It may Lifting a vehicle and getting while you are driving, especially if be very bumpy and noisy, but you under it to do maintenance or...
Page 417 10-78 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement Changing a tire can be To be certain the vehicle will not of wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
Page 418: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-79 Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, Over-inflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you WARNING be a place to store a tire.
Page 419 10-80 Vehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch Replacement sealant canisters (Sealant/Air or Air Only) are available at your local dealer. See Removal and Installation of B. On/Off Button the Sealant Canister following. C. Pressure Gauge There is only enough sealant to D.
Page 420 Vehicle Care 10-81 When using the tire sealant 3. Place the kit on the ground. and compressor kit during cold Make sure the tire valve stem is temperatures, warm the kit in a positioned close to the ground heated environment for five minutes. so the hose will reach it.
Page 421 10-82 Vehicle Care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle on the Tire and Loading 11. Press the on/off button (B) to must be running while using the Information label. See Tire turn the tire sealant and air compressor. Pressure on page 10 61. compressor kit off.
Page 422 Vehicle Care 10-83 19. Stop at a safe location and 20. Wipe off any sealant from the check the tire pressure. wheel, tire, and vehicle. Refer to Steps 1 through 11 21. Dispose of the used sealant under Using the Tire Sealant canister (E) and sealant/air and Compressor Kit without hose (F) assembly at a local...
Page 423 10-84 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from warning flashers.
Page 424 Vehicle Care 10-85 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) recommended inflation to turn the tire sealant and pressure using the pressure compressor kit off. gauge (C). The recommended Be careful while handling the inflation pressure can be tire sealant and compressor found on the Tire and Loading kit as it could be warm after...
Page 425: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-86 Vehicle Care Removal and Installation of the Storing the Tire Sealant Tire Changing Sealant Canister and Compressor Kit Removing the Spare Tire and To remove the sealant canister: Tools 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. To access the spare tire and tools: 2.
Page 426 Vehicle Care 10-87 3. Remove the spare tire cover. 4. Remove the nut retaining the 6. Remove the wing nut (D). spare tire. 7. Remove the extension (A), 5. Remove the spare tire and place jack (B) and wheel wrench (C) it next to the tire being changed.
Page 427 10-88 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Take off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 77 for more information.
Page 428 Vehicle Care 10-89 WARNING WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting jacked up is dangerous. If the under it to do maintenance or vehicle slips off the jack, you repairs is dangerous without the could be badly injured or killed.
Page 429 10-90 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 77.
Page 430 Vehicle Care 10-91 13. Place the compact spare tire WARNING (Continued) on the wheel-mounting surface. to the proper torque specification WARNING after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel come loose.
Page 431 10-92 Vehicle Care When reinstalling the wheel cover To store the flat or spare tire and or center cap on the full-size tire, tools: tighten all five plastic caps hand 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate snug with the aid of the wheel (Manual) on page 2 14 or wrench and tighten them with Liftgate (Power) on page 2 15...
Page 432: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-93 Compact Spare Tire full-size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience. Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a WARNING full-size tire as soon as possible. The spare tire will last longer and Driving with more than one be in good shape in case it is compact spare tire at a time needed again.
Page 433: Jump Starting
10-94 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps your vehicle, and the bad could result in costly damage to grounding could damage the For more information about the the vehicle that would not be electrical systems. vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
Page 434 Vehicle Care 10-95 4. Open the hood on the positive (+) terminal is located WARNING other vehicle and locate the in the engine compartment on positive (+) and negative ( ) the driver side of the vehicle, Using an open flame near a terminal locations on that above the rear of the battery.
Page 435 10-96 Vehicle Care Do not connect the negative ( ) Do not let the other end touch WARNING cable to the negative ( ) terminal anything until the next step. on the dead battery because this The other end of the negative ( ) Fans or other moving engine can cause sparks.
Page 436 Vehicle Care 10-97 10. Now start the vehicle with To disconnect the jumper cables the good battery and run the from both vehicles, do the following: engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black 11. Try to start the vehicle that negative ( ) cable from the had the dead battery.
Page 437: Towing The Vehicle
10-98 Vehicle Care What is the distance that will be Towing Recreational Vehicle travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how Towing the Vehicle long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, Is the proper towing equipment vehicle...
Page 438 Vehicle Care 10-99 Vehicles with an 2.8 L V 6 engine 3. With the vehicle OFF, press can be dinghy towed only for the brake pedal and press the service and are restricted to a START/STOP switch to start the maximum distance of 100 km engine (the green LED on the (60 miles) and not to exceed...
Page 439 10-100 Vehicle Care 6. Remove the following fuses: Notice: Too much or too Dolly Towing BCM 1, BCM 2 and BCM 3. little fluid can damage the (Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles) The START/STOP switch LED's transmission. Be sure that will be off. See Instrument Panel the transmission fluid is at the Fuse Block on page 10 49.
Page 440: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-101 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Appearance Care 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the Exterior Care vehicle and dolly for towing. Cleaning Exterior 6. Release the parking brake. Lamps/Lenses Towing the Vehicle From Use only lukewarm or cold water, a the Rear soft cloth, and a car washing soap...
Page 441 10-102 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Foreign materials such as calcium Protecting Exterior Bright Metal clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat chloride and other salts, ice melting Parts gives more depth and gloss to the agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, Bright metal parts should be colored basecoat.
Page 442 Vehicle Care 10-103 Washing the Vehicle or damage may occur and it High pressure car washes could would not be covered by the cause water to enter the vehicle. To preserve the vehicle's finish, warranty. Avoid using high pressure washes keep it clean by washing it often.
Page 443 10-104 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim Aluminum chrome-plated wheels, because Windshield and Wiper Blades the surface could be damaged. or Chrome Clean the outside of the windshield The repairs would not be covered with glass cleaner. The vehicle may have either by the vehicle warranty.
Page 444 Vehicle Care 10-105 Tires Finish Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep with plain water. Clean any areas clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be where mud and debris can collect.
Page 445: Interior Care
10-106 Vehicle Care Never use a stiff brush. It can Interior Care to the cleaning cloth to prevent cause damage to the vehicle's over-spray. Remove any accidental The vehicle's interior will continue interior surfaces. over-spray from other surfaces to look its best if it is cleaned often. immediately.
Page 446 Vehicle Care 10-107 Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the Leather soil and gently rub toward the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft Leather, and lighter colored leather center. Continue cleaning, using brush attachment to remove dust in particular, will need more frequent a clean area of the cloth each and loose dirt.
Page 447: Floor Mats
10-108 Vehicle Care Do not use heat, steam, spot may permanently change the WARNING (Continued) lifters or spot removers, or shoe appearance and feel of the polish on leather. Many commercial interior and are not recommended. to provide adequate protection. leather cleaners and coatings that Do not use silicone or wax-based Clean safety belts only with mild...
Page 448 Vehicle Care 10-109 Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor proper floor mat usage. mat retainer openings over the Floor Mats carpet retainers and snapping The original equipment floor The drivers side floor mat is held in into position.
Page 449 10-110 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 450: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need intervals, checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 451: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids Performing maintenance work can and Lubricants on page 11 7 and When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 452 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield washer fluid level Engine air cleaner filter If the engine oil life system is reset check. See Washer Fluid on inspection. See Engine Air accidentally, service the vehicle page 10 24. Cleaner/Filter on page 10 16. within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service.
Page 453 11-4 Service and Maintenance Restraint system component At Each Fuel Stop Once a Year check. See Safety System Engine oil level check. See Starter Switch Check on Check on page 3 29. See Engine Oil on page 10 10. page 10 29. Fuel system inspection for Engine coolant level check.
Page 454 Service and Maintenance 11-5 All wheel drive only: Transfer First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After case fluid change (severe Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles service) for vehicles mainly Passenger compartment Engine air cleaner filter driven when frequently towing air filter replacement (or every replacement.
Page 455 11-6 Service and Maintenance Evaporative control system Spark plug replacement and First Engine Oil Change After inspection. Check all fuel and spark plug wires inspection. Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles vapor lines and hoses for proper An Emission Control Service. Automatic transmission fluid hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 456: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
Page 457 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission AW 1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in (2.8L V6 Engine) Canada 19256040). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 458: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 20897358 A3147C Engine Oil Filter 2.8L V6 Engine 12593333 PF457G 3.0L V6 Engine...
Page 459: Maintenance Records
11-10 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. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 460 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 461 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 462: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 463: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.8L V6 Engine 12.4 L 13.1 qt...
Page 464 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid 2.8L V6 6 Speed Automatic (Transmission Requires No Fluid Replacement) 3.0L V6 6 Speed Automatic* (Drain and Refill) 9.0 L 9.5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 110 ft lb *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 15 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Page 465 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.8L, 3.0L V6 Engines...
Page 466: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Government ....13-16 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction...
Page 467 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Cadillac, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 468: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) do not feel your concerns have Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), been addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, procedure outlined in Steps One or call the General Motors...
Page 469 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance If you have a problem that has not STEP THREE been satisfactorily handled through Procedure If your case is not resolved in a the normal means, we suggest the reasonable amount of time by your Owner satisfaction and goodwill are following steps: dealer, please call the General...
Page 470: Customer Assistance
Communication Centre, Mail Code: assistance. However, if a customer 01-800-466-0805 CA1-163-005 wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0805 1908 Colonel Sam Drive the letter should be addressed to: Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Customer Assistance www.gm.ca...
Page 471: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
00-800-052-1005 Store online service and or speech-impaired and who use maintenance records Guatemala Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac Cadillac dealer locator for has TTY equipment available at 1-800-999-5252 service nationwide its Customer Assistance Center. Panama...
Page 472: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Here are a few of the valuable GM Mobility tools and services you will have Reimbursement Program Cadillac www.cadillac.com access to: Cadillac Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.cadillaccollection.com information on vehicles and Help Center www.cadillac.com/ current offers in your area.
Page 473 Text Telephone (TTY), U.S. only, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. plate number of the vehicle call 1-888-889-2438. Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Odometer reading, Vehicle Service is available 24 hours a day, make any changes or discontinue Identification Number (VIN), and 365 days a year.
Page 474 Battery Jump Start: Service to service station. or towing service. It provides every jump start a dead battery. Cadillac owner in the United States Lock Out Service: Service to with the advantage of contacting Trip Routing Service: Detailed unlock the vehicle if you are...
Page 475 Alternative Service: If new vehicle or visit our website Towing or services for vehicles assistance cannot be provided at: www.cadillac.com.mx. driven on a non-public road or right away, the Roadside Navigate the site and click on highway.
Page 476: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-11 Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. When your vehicle requires To enhance your ownership However, if you are unable to warranty service, contact experience, we and our participating wait, GM helps to minimize your your dealer and request an dealers are proud to offer Courtesy...
Page 477 13-12 Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to If your vehicle requires overnight provide you with a courtesy All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public rental vehicle or reimburse you service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of for a rental vehicle that you obtain...
Page 478: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-13 Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment durability/corrosion problems, parts may also be used for repair. and may not perform properly in If your vehicle is involved in These parts are typically removed subsequent collisions. Aftermarket a collision and it is damaged, from vehicles that were total losses parts are not covered by your GM have the damage repaired by...
Page 479 13-14 Customer Information Insuring Your Vehicle If your vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: company may require you to have Driver's name, address, and Protect your investment in your insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number GM vehicle with comprehensive Genuine GM Original Equipment and collision insurance coverage.
Page 480: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-15 Managing the Vehicle Damage initially value the repair using Service Publications aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Repair Process Ordering Information your repair professional, and insist In the event that your vehicle on Genuine GM parts. Remember, Service Manuals requires damage repairs, GM if your vehicle is leased, you may recommends that you take an...
Page 481: Reporting Safety Defects
13-16 Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle.
Page 482: Government
Canada immediately, and notify Cadillac Customer Assistance (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to General Motors of Canada Limited. Center http://www.safercar.gov; or Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or Cadillac Motor Car Division write to: write to: P.O. Box 33169 Administrator, NHTSA Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5169 Road Safety Branch 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Page 483: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
13-18 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 484: Onstar
Customer Information 13-19 ® GM will not access this data or OnStar Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the Identification (RFID) If your vehicle is equipped with consent of the vehicle owner or, an active OnStar system, that if the vehicle is leased, with the RFID technology is used in some system may also record data in...
Page 485: Statement
13-20 Customer Information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS 210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 486 INDEX Airbag System Alarm System Check ......3-46 Anti-Theft .....2-19 Accessories and How Does an Airbag All-Wheel Drive .
Page 487 INDEX Audio System Brake Radio Reception ....7-19 Pedal and Adjustable Calibration ..... . 5-7 Rear Seat (RSA) .
Page 488 INDEX Cleaning Cooling System ....10-18 DVD Player ....7-22 Exterior Care .
Page 489 INDEX Driving Characteristics and Damage Repair, Collision ..13-13 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-50 Towing Tips ....9-54 Danger, Warnings, and ECO Button .
Page 490 INDEX Engine Exit Lighting ....6-7 Front Seats Air Cleaner/Filter ... 10-16 Extender, Safety Belt .
Page 491 INDEX Fuses Gauges (cont.) Headlamps (cont.) Speedometer ....5-12 High Intensity Discharge Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....10-46 Tachometer .
Page 492 INDEX Light Adaptive Forward Lighting Ignition Positions ....9-18 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-55 (AFL) Light ....5-27 Ignition Transmission Lock Lamp Messages .
Page 493 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Ride Control System ..5-37 High-Beam On ....5-27 Maintenance High/Low Beam Changer ..6-2 Safety Belt .
Page 494 INDEX ® OnStar System ....1-26 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-39 Operation, Infotainment Perchlorate Materials Navigation System System ......7-7 Requirements, California .
Page 495 i-10 INDEX Reclining Seatbacks ... . 3-8 Reporting Safety Defects Recommended Fluids and Canadian Government ..13-17 Radio Frequency Lubricants ....11-7 General Motors .
Page 496 INDEX i-11 Seats (cont.) Servicing the Heated Front ....3-10 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..3-44 Safety Belts ....3-14 Heated, Rear .
Page 497 i-12 INDEX Steering ......9-5 Tires (cont.) Sealant and Fluid, Power ....10-24 Tachometer .
Page 498 INDEX i-13 Traction Vehicle Care Control System (TCS) ..9-34 Storing the Tire Sealant Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-40 Control System (TCS)/ and Compressor Kit ..10-86 Uniform Tire Quality ®...
Page 499 i-14 INDEX When It Is Time for New Tires ......10-69 Warning Where to Put the Restraint ..3-53 Brake System Light .

Cadillac 2011 SRX Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Vehicle Security Interior Mirrors

Keys and Locks

Initial Drive Information

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Power Door Locks

Door Locks

Remote Vehicle Start

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

3-1 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Airbag System

Heated and Ventilated

Head Restraint

Storage

Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Flash-To-Pass

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Daytime Running

Adaptive Forward

Twilight Sentinel

Turn and Lane-Change

Hazard Warning Flashers

Interior Lighting

Front Fog Lamps

Lighting Features

7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player (Radio Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Overview (Radio with CD/DVD

Radio

Phone

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems Traction Control

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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Summary of Contents for Cadillac 2011 SRX