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2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-37

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-38

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-61

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment .
Page 2 2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ....10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 3 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”...
Page 4: 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 5: Onstar
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. : Heated Steering Wheel : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child Restraints...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-11 Rear Vision Steering Wheel Camera (RVC) ... . . 1-21 Adjustment ....1-12 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 6. G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Exterior Lamp Controls on Display. See Driver Information page 6 1. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Center (DIC) on page 5 27. See Turn and Lane-Change Front Fog Lamps on page 6 6 Signals on page 6 6.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Q. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 10 Information (If Equipped). R. Parking Brake on page 9 30. This section provides a brief overview about some of the S. Shift Lever. See Automatic important features that may Transmission on page 9 24.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start : Press and hold to open or close the liftgate. To cancel a remote start, do any of With this feature the engine can be the following: : Press and release to locate started from outside of the vehicle.
Page 12 In Brief Windows Power Door Locks Power Liftgate Operation There is a power door lock switch on the instrument panel and on the front door panels. : Press to lock the doors. : Press to unlock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2 12.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Seat Adjustment Remote Window Operation 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 14: Memory Features
In Brief Memory Features Power Seats To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Slide control (A) forward or rearward, and up or down to adjust the power seat. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 5. Raise or recline the seatback by tilting control (B) forward or rearward.
Page 15 In Brief The vehicle will also automatically To recall the manually saved Easy Exit Driver Seat save driver seat, outside mirror, Button Memory positions, press This feature moves the seat and adjustable throttle and brake and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat, rearward allowing the driver more pedal positions to the current driver outside mirrors, and adjustable...
Page 16: Heated And Ventilated
1-10 In Brief Heated and Ventilated Safety Belts Press , if available, Seats to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 10. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 17: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-11 Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 2. Press the arrows on the control indicator will be visible on the pad to move each mirror to the System overhead console when the vehicle desired position. is started. See Passenger Sensing 3.
Page 18: Steering Wheel
1-12 In Brief Steering Wheel Power Folding Mirrors Automatic Dimming Mirror Adjustment If the vehicle has the automatic dimming mirror, the driver outside mirror and the inside rearview mirror automatically adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Mirror on page 2 22 or Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 23.
Page 19: Throttle And Brake Pedal
In Brief 1-13 Throttle and Brake Pedal Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Adjustment There are reading lamps located on Dome Lamps the overhead console and over the If the vehicle has this feature, the The dome lamp controls are located rear passenger doors. These lamps position of the throttle and brake in the overhead console.
Page 20: Exterior Lighting
1-14 In Brief Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer AUTO: Turns the headlamps on 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 21 In Brief 1-15 Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever The rear wiper controls are on the toward you to spray windshield end of the windshield wiper lever. washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 4 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5 6, if equipped.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Climate Controls See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 and The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Rear Climate Control System on this system. page 8 5, if equipped. Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC)
Page 23: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features For more information about these Turning the Digital Clock On or Off and other radio features, see 1. Press the CONFIG button. Operation on page 7 7. Radio(s) 2. Select Time and Date Settings. Storing a Favorite Station 3.
Page 24: Portable Audio Devices
1-18 In Brief Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 1. Press the CONFIG button. Vehicles with an XM™ satellite Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm radio tuner and a valid XM satellite (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB 2.
Page 25: Steering Wheel Controls
In Brief 1-19 Steering Wheel Controls See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) : Press + to increase the on page 7 55 or Bluetooth volume, press to decrease the (Overview) on page 7 49 or volume. Bluetooth (UHP Mexico Only) on : Press to interact with the page 7 62 or Bluetooth available Bluetooth, OnStar, (Infotainment Controls) on...
Page 26: Cruise Control
1-20 In Brief Cruise Control Driver Information OFF: Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set Center (DIC) speed from memory. The DIC display is located in the See Cruise Control on page 9 36. center of the instrument panel cluster.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets C. MENU: Press to display the Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle If available, Ultrasonic Front and The accessory power outlets can be Information menu. This button Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) used to plug in electrical equipment, is also used to return to or exit uses sensors on the front and rear such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 28: Performance And Maintenance
1-22 In Brief ® Universal Remote System Performance and StabiliTrak System Maintenance The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Traction Control The system is on when the vehicle System (TCS) is started. The traction control system limits To turn off both Traction Control wheel spin.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 Tire Pressure Monitor Engine Oil Life System indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be This vehicle may have a Tire The engine oil life system calculates inflated to the proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 30: Driving For Better Fuel
1-888-889-2438 periods of time. Mexico: 01-800-466-0805 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) When road and weather As the owner of a new Cadillac, conditions are appropriate, Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge you are automatically enrolled in use cruise control. and a yellow fuel cap can use either the Roadside Service program.
Page 31: Onstar Overview
U.S.: cadillac.com If you have an active OnStar Click on “Owners,” then “Manage subscription, press the button My Cadillac/Owners Login.” and the current GPS location will Canada: cadillacowner.ca be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact ®...
Page 32 1-26 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 33: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate ..... . 2-14 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-23 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
Page 34: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power This key, located inside the Remote windows or other controls or Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,...
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry
Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. With an active OnStar subscription, See “Battery Replacement” later an OnStar Advisor may remotely in this section. unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14 1. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your Remote Keyless dealer or a qualified technician...
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows On some models, pressing and Pressing may also arm holding will open all of the the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on windows. page 2 18. (Remote Start): For vehicles (Unlock): Press to unlock with this feature, press the driver door or all doors, see then press and hold within...
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Operation Keyless Locking You may temporarily disable the keyless locking feature by pressing If the vehicle has the keyless Some vehicles have the keyless and holding the power door unlock access system, this feature allows access system that lets you lock button on the instrument panel for you to select whether the doors...
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Lock Sensor Keyless Liftgate Opening Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Press the touch pad on the liftgate Vehicles Only) handle to open the liftgate if the A new transmitter can be keyless entry transmitter is within range.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Press the ignition. When the Programming without a transmitter is learned the DIC Recognized Transmitter display will show that it is ready (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) to program the next transmitter. If there are no currently recognized 5.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Wait for ten minutes until the 5. Press the ignition. When the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE transmitter is learned the DIC START BUTTON TO LEARN display will show that it is ready and then press the ignition. to program the next transmitter.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Vehicle with a Low Battery Replacement Transmitter Battery Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of If the transmitter battery is weak, the circuitry on the transmitter. the DIC may display NO REMOTE Static from your body could DETECTED when you try to damage the transmitter.
Page 42 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Remove the old battery. When the ON/RUN/START ignition Starting the Engine Using Remote Do not use a metal object. mode is selected, the climate Start control system will return to its 4. Insert the new battery, positive 1.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Extending Engine Run Time Shutting the Engine Off After a Conditions in Which Remote Start Remote Start Will Not Work For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is To cancel a remote start, do any of The remote start will not operate if still running.
Page 44 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) WARNING Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be when slowing or stopping dangerous. the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from Passengers, especially happening.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Lockout Deterrent Delayed Locking 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 or front door panels, three chimes When door locking is requested by sound to signal that the delayed...
Page 46: Doors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Doors WARNING (Continued) Rear door safety locks prevent Liftgate Adjust the climate control passengers from opening the rear system to a setting that doors from the inside. brings in only outside air WARNING and set the fan speed to the highest setting.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Manual Liftgate Power Liftgate WARNING For vehicles without keyless access, unlock the vehicle before opening You or others could be injured if the liftgate. caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one Press the touch pad located in the in the way of the liftgate as it is handle of the liftgate, above the...
Page 48 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows OFF: The liftgate only operates The power liftgate may be manually in this position. temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or low Manual operation of a liftgate that battery conditions. If this occurs, also has power operation requires the liftgate can still be operated more effort than with a standard manually.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Obstacle Detection Features Setting the Power When power opened with the 3/4 mode selected, the liftgate Liftgate 3/4 Mode If the liftgate encounters an stops at the new set position. obstacle during a power open To change the liftgate stop position.
Page 50: Vehicle Security
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Manual Operation of Power To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. Liftgate This vehicle has theft-deterrent With the power liftgate disabled, the To change the liftgate to manual features;...
Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 3. After 30 seconds, the alarm Disarming the System How to Detect a Tamper system will arm, and the Condition To disarm the system, either unlock LED will begin to slowly flash the doors using the transmitter, is pressed and the horn chirps indicating the alarm is operating.
Page 52: Immobilizer Operation
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Operation The system has one or more If the ignition modes will not RKE transmitters matched to an change with the other transmitter, This vehicle has a passive immobilizer control unit in your your vehicle needs service. If the theft-deterrent system.
Page 53: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction. Convex Mirrors 3. Return the selector switch to the center position. WARNING Folding Mirrors A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther Manual Folding Mirrors away than they really are.
Page 54: Heated Mirrors
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors (Rear Window Defogger): Reset the power folding mirrors if: Press to heat the mirrors. The mirrors are accidentally See “Rear Window Defogger” under obstructed while folding. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 for more They are accidentally manually...
Page 55: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the vehicle is equipped with Manual Rearview Mirror memory mirrors, there is an option The vehicle may have an automatic to have the mirrors tilt down, when dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 56: Windows
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle Leaving children, helpless with the RKE transmitter is adults, or pets in a vehicle dangerous for many reasons; with the windows closed is children or others could be badly dangerous.
Page 57 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Pushing or pulling the switch part Programming the Power of the way will open or close the Windows window as long as the switch is Programming the power windows operated. may be necessary if the vehicle's Express Down/Up Windows battery has been disconnected or discharged.
Page 58 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Obstacle Detection Feature If conditions prevent the window Remote Window Operation from closing and the window The Obstacle Detection Feature is continues to auto-reverse, it is part of the express-up feature and is possible to close the window with active: the ignition in ON/RUN/START by In the middle and upper portions...
Page 59: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 Sun Visors Roof Window Lockout Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are on the overhead console. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). Pull the sun visor down to block See Ignition Positions on page 9 17 glare.
Page 60 2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows release again, to open the sunroof Anti-Pinch Feature to the full open position. Press the If an object is in the path of the front of the switch to second detent sunroof when it is closing, the and release, to express close the anti-pinch feature detects the sunroof.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Seats and Rear Seats Airbag System Rear Seats ....3-11 Airbag System ....3-23 Restraints Heated Rear Seats .
Page 62 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Child Restraints Older Children ....3-37 Infants and Young WARNING Children ....3-39 Child Restraint Systems .
Page 63: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Front Seats the button located on the side of the head restraint, and pull The vehicle's front seats have up or push the head restraint adjustable head restraints in the down, and release the button. outboard seating positions. Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.
Page 64: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do The vehicle's rear seat has an To adjust a manual seat: not want to.
Page 65: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support Adjustment Power Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. If available, adjust the manual leg If available, press and hold the front extension by pulling up on the lever, Raise or lower the front or or rear of the control to increase or...
Page 66: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 67: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints The vehicle will also automatically Recalling Button Memory Recalling RKE Memory Positions save driver seat, outside mirror, Positions (Memory Remote Recall) and adjustable throttle and brake To recall the manually saved The Memory Remote Recall feature pedal positions to the current driver Button Memory positions, press can recall the driver seat, outside Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Page 69 Seats and Restraints To automatically recall RKE Memory To stop recall movement, press Easy Exit Driver Seat positions, unlock the driver door one of the memory, power mirror, This feature moves the seat with the RKE transmitter, and open or power seat controls, or the rearward allowing the driver the driver door.
Page 70: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press to heat the driver or Front Seats passenger seat. Press , if available, to WARNING ventilate the driver or passenger seat. If you cannot feel temperature Press the button once for the change or pain to the skin, the highest setting.
Page 71: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seats Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats Split Folding Seatbacks During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats can be turned on With this feature, either side of the automatically. They are canceled rear seatback can be folded down when the ignition is turned on.
Page 72 3-12 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatbacks To raise the seatback: Reclining the Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever on top of the To recline the seatback: WARNING seatback. Raise the seatback 1. Lift and hold the lever on top and release the lever. A tab near of the seatback.
Page 73: Heated Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Heated Rear Seats Rear Seat Pass-Through Door WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 10.
Page 74: Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to describes how to use safety belts ride in a cargo area, inside or properly. It also describes some outside of a vehicle.
Page 75: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-15 How to Wear Safety Belts When you wear a safety belt, you Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why and the vehicle slow down together. should I have to wear safety Properly There is more time to stop because belts? you stop over a longer distance and, This section is only for people of...
Page 76 3-16 Seats and Restraints Wear the lap part of the belt There are important things to know WARNING low and snug on the hips, just about wearing a safety belt properly. touching the thighs. In a crash, You can be seriously injured, this applies force to the strong or even killed, by not wearing pelvic bones and you would...
Page 77: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-17 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 78 3-18 Seats and Restraints 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 79 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Guides This vehicle has safety belt 1. Remove the guide from its pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder storage pocket on the side occupants.
Page 80 3-20 Seats and Restraints 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 81: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belt Use During Safety System Check The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 82: Safety Belt Care
3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 83: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG on the trim or on an to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following attached label near the deployment airbags: opening.
Page 84 3-24 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink or very close to, any airbag of an eye, anyone who is up when it inflates can be seriously against, or very close to any injured or killed.
Page 85: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, The front outboard passenger Passenger Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver and front outboard The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Page 86: When Should An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between Frontal airbags are designed an occupant and an airbag, to inflate in moderate to severe the airbag might not inflate frontal or near frontal crashes properly or it might force the to help reduce the potential for object into that person causing severe injuries mainly to the driver's...
Page 87: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Frontal airbags may inflate at The vehicle has seat-mounted struck. Both roof-rail airbags will different crash speeds depending side impact and roof-rail airbags. deploy when either side of the on whether the vehicle hits an See Airbag System on page 3 23. vehicle is struck, or if the sensing object straight on or at an angle, Seat-mounted side impact and...
Page 88: How Does An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag What Will You See after Rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help contain the Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and in the first and second rows.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-29 off the fuel system after the airbags In many crashes severe enough to WARNING inflate. You can lock the doors, inflate the airbag, windshields are turn off the interior lamps, and turn broken by vehicle deformation. When an airbag inflates, there off the hazard warning flashers Additional windshield breakage may...
Page 90: Passenger Sensing
3-30 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing The passenger sensing system and diagnostic module which turns off the front outboard records information after a passenger frontal airbag and crash. See Vehicle Data seat-mounted side impact airbag Recording and Privacy on under certain conditions.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-31 We recommend that children The passenger sensing system WARNING (Continued) be secured in a rear seat, including: is designed to turn off the front an infant or a child riding in a outboard passenger airbag and passenger frontal airbag inflates rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 92 3-32 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing For some children who have If the On Indicator Is Lit for a system has turned off the front outgrown child restraints and for Child Restraint outboard passenger frontal airbag very small adults, the passenger If a child restraint has been installed and seat mounted side impact sensing system may or may not turn...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-33 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is enable the front outboard passenger still lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 94: System Operation
3-34 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting WARNING WARNING System Operation Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the seat during vehicle maneuvers passenger seat cushion and battery is disconnected, an airbag...
Page 95: Adding Equipment To The
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle has a If the vehicle has rollover roof rail passenger sensing system that airbags, see Different Size Tires Airbag-Equipped Vehicle includes sensors as part of the and Wheels on page 10 67 for front outboard passenger seat.
Page 96: Airbag System Check
3-36 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 97: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Does the lap belt fit low and Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat state the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 98 3-38 Seats and Restraints Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort WARNING WARNING Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 17. Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the According to accident statistics, to wear the same safety belt. safety belt with the shoulder belt children and infants are safer when The safety belt cannot properly...
Page 99: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children The child might also slide and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs under the lap belt.
Page 100 3-40 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never hold an infant or a child If you must secure a while riding in a vehicle. Due to forward-facing child restraint in crash forces, an infant or a child the right front seat, always move will become so heavy it is not the front passenger seat as far possible to hold it during a crash.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 102: Child Restraint Systems
3-42 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's restraint designed to improve the fit A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a In the U.S., refer to the crash if the child restraint is not National Highway Traffic Safety Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety WARNING...
Page 104: Where To Put The
3-44 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously in a rear seat, even if the children and infants are safer injured or killed if the right airbag is off.
Page 105: Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchors and Child restraints and booster seats When installing a child restraint vary considerably in size, and some with a top tether, you must also Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions use either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) better than others.
Page 106 3-46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual 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 attached.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Top Tether Anchors The top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located under Rear Seat...
Page 108 3-48 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a Securing a Child Restraint WARNING position without a top tether anchor Designed for the LATCH if a national or local law requires System Do not attach more than one that the top tether be attached, or if child restraint to a single anchor.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Make sure to attach the child 1.2. Put the child restraint on WARNING restraint at the proper anchor the seat. location. For the outboard rear Children can be seriously injured This system is designed to make seating positions, if the or strangled if a shoulder belt is installation of child restraints easier.
Page 110 3-50 Seats and Restraints 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If you are using a dual If you are using a single tether in the rear outboard tether in the rear outboard seating position and the seating position with an head restraint has been...
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-51 If you are using a single If you are using a dual If you are using a single tether in the rear outboard tether in the rear center tether in the rear center seating position and the seating position, lower the seating position, lower the head restraint has been...
Page 112 3-52 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and WARNING Reinstallation With head restraints that are The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere not installed and adjusted with the proper installation of the properly, there is a greater child restraint.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Replacing LATCH System To reinstall the head restraint: 2. Push the head restraint down. Parts After a Crash If necessary, press the height adjustment release button to further lower the head restraint. WARNING See Head Restraints on page 3 2.
Page 114: Securing Child Restraints
3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a If more than one child restraint position without a top tether anchor needs to be installed in the rear (Rear Seat) if a national or local law requires seat, be sure to read Where to Put that the top tether be anchored, or if the Restraint on page 3 44.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-55 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 116: Front Passenger Seat
3-56 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top To remove the child restraint, tether, follow the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions belt and let it return to the regarding the use of the top stowed position.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-57 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 not...
Page 118 3-58 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbags are off, the off retractor to make sure the indicator in the passenger airbag retractor is locked. If the status indicator will come on and retractor is not locked, stay on when the vehicle is started.
Page 120 3-60 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 121 Storage Storage Storage allow cool air into the glove box. After opening the air flow, close the Compartments glove box door to keep the cold air from entering the vehicle. Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders Cupholders .
Page 122: Front Storage
Storage Armrest Storage For small containers, push down There is an accessory power on the top edge of the divider to outlet inside the center console. For vehicles with a rear seat lock it back in place and make the See Power Outlets on page 5 9 armrest, pull the rear seat armrest cupholder shorter.
Page 123: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Install the Cargo Cover Features 1. Hold the cartridge so that the pull-out shade faces the rear of the vehicle. Cargo Cover For vehicles with the dual position cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the cargo area of the vehicle.
Page 124: Cargo Tie-Downs
Storage Cargo Management Remove the Cargo Cover WARNING System 1. Remove the cover from the channels and carefully roll it An unsecured cargo cover could back up. strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle.
Page 125 Storage There may be additional storage Rear Storage Area compartments on each side of the cargo management system. WARNING Lift the panel up to open. 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.
Page 126 Storage U-Rail 3. Release the prop rod from the 4. Store the cargo management inside cover by sliding the red system cover by hooking it onto clip down. the weatherstrip. For vehicles with a u-rail system, the fence can be moved to different Unhook the prop rod from the positions on the u-rail track to pin on the inside cover.
Page 127 Storage 3. Reinstall the fence and lock Installing the Fence both latches (A) by turning to align with the arrow on the adapter (B). Push both adapter buttons to move the adapters (B) on the straight part Insert the fence into the adapters of the u-rail.
Page 128 Storage D-Ring Sliders For vehicles with a D-ring system, there are four D-ring sliders that move along rails. These can be used as tie-downs when storing cargo. 3. Insert the top of the fence into The loop of the D-ring slider must the lower two clips (A).
Page 129: 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 130: 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 131: Roof Rack System
Storage 4-11 Roof Rack System Notice: 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 132 4-12 Storage NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 133 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-12 Front Fog Lamp Light ..5-27 Fuel Economy Gauge ..5-13 Lamps On Reminder .
Page 134 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls Anti-theft Alarm System Messages ....5-38 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-38 Steering Wheel Starting the Vehicle Adjustment Messages .
Page 135: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel (Volume): Press + to (End Call/Mute): Press to silence the vehicle speakers increase the volume; press only. Press again to turn the sound decrease the volume. on. For vehicles with OnStar or (Push to Talk): For vehicles Bluetooth systems, press to ®...
Page 136: Horn
Instruments and Controls Horn Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen Press on the steering wheel pad to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades to sound the horn. should be replaced. See Wiper Windshield Wiper/Washer Blade Replacement on page 10 27.
Page 137 Instruments and Controls If the ignition is changed to Wiper Arm Assembly Protection STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF When using an automatic car wash, while the wipers are performing move the windshield wiper lever to wipes due to windshield washing, OFF. This disables the automatic the wipers continue to run until they Rainsense windshield wipers and/or reach the base of the windshield.
Page 138: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Windshield Washer Reverse Gear Wipes Wiper/Washer If the rear wiper control is off, the Pull the windshield wiper lever rear wiper will automatically operate toward you to spray windshield The rear wiper controls are on the continuously when the shift lever washer fluid and activate the end of the windshield wiper lever.
Page 139: Headlamp Washer
Instruments and Controls Headlamp Washer Clock (Analog Clock) from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, For vehicles with headlamp The analog clock is located on the and vehicle speed information. washers, they are located to instrument panel above the radio. Avoid covering the GPS antenna the side of the headlamps.
Page 140: 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 141: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Notice: Leaving electrical Notice: Hanging heavy equipment plugged in for an equipment from the power The accessory power outlets can be extended period of time while outlet can cause damage not used to plug in electrical equipment, the vehicle is off will drain the covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 142: 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 on Indicators lights work together to indicate a the instrument panel.
Page 143: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 144: 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 145: Fuel Economy Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Fuel Economy Gauge Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
Page 146: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge English English The gauge shows the fuel usage This gauge measures the that the vehicle is currently temperature of the vehicle's engine. Metric achieving in MPG and in liters If the indicator needle moves into per 100 kilometers (l/100 km).
Page 147: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder turn on if an object is put on Light the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, There is a driver safety belt or other electronic device.
Page 148: Airbag Readiness Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light If the Vehicle Information is WARNING selected, a full page screen This light shows if there is an displays at start-up the three If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag safety belt symbols.
Page 149: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Passenger Airbag Status for on and off, for several seconds If, after several seconds, both as a system check. If you are using status indicator lights remain on, Indicator remote start, if equipped, to start the or if there are no lights at all, there vehicle from a distance you may not may be a problem with the lights...
Page 150: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 32. If a short distance must be driven If the malfunction indicator lamp with the light on, be sure to turn off comes on and stays on while the all accessories, such as the radio...
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has light on, the emission controls been detected on the vehicle. Light Flashing: A misfire condition might not work as well, the Diagnosis and service might be...
Page 152 5-20 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel Emissions Inspection and indicator lamp does not is used. Poor fuel quality come on. See your dealer for Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run assistance in verifying proper Some local governments may as efficiently as designed and operation of the malfunction have programs to inspect the...
Page 153: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Brake System Warning Electric Parking Brake WARNING Light Light The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system working properly if the brake consists of two hydraulic circuits. system warning light is on. If one circuit is not working, the Driving with the brake system remaining circuit can still work to warning light on can lead to a...
Page 154: Antilock Brake System
5-22 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the light does not come on, Start the engine again to reset the or remains flashing, see your dealer. system. If the light stays on after (ABS) Warning Light driving at a speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer for service.
Page 155: Traction Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Traction Off Light This light and the StabiliTrak OFF This light comes on when the light come on when StabiliTrak is StabiliTrak system is turned off by turned off. pressing the StabiliTrak/TCS button. If the Traction Control System (TCS) If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not is off, wheel spin is not limited.
Page 156: Traction Control System
5-24 Instruments and Controls 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 StabiliTrak system is actively of the tires are significantly working.
Page 157: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Engine Oil Pressure Light Fuel Economy Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would The oil pressure light should come not be covered by the vehicle on briefly as the engine is started.
Page 158: Low Fuel Warning Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light High-Beam On Light This light is located near the fuel The immobilizer light should come This light comes on when the gauge and comes on briefly when on briefly as the engine is started. high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 159: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Lamps On Reminder Information Displays This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the Adaptive Forward Lighting system Driver Information and flashes when the system is Center (DIC) switching between lighting modes. See Adaptive Forward Lighting The DIC displays information (AFL) on page 6 3.
Page 160 5-28 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Information Menu Items The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using Press the MENU button on the the DIC buttons on the turn signal turn signal lever until Trip/Fuel lever located on the left side of the Information Menu is displayed.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Trip The Instantaneous Fuel Economy Fuel Used display shows the current fuel The Trip display shows the The Fuel Used display shows economy in either liters per current distance traveled, in either the approximate liters (L) or 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since gallons (gal) of fuel that have...
Page 162 5-30 Instruments and Controls Timer Turn-by-Turn Blank Display This display can be used as a This display is used for the OnStar This display shows no information. timer. To start the timer, press or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn Vehicle Information Menu SET/CLR while Timer is displayed.
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Unit Battery Voltage When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Move the thumbwheel up or This display, available on some SOON message will appear on the down to switch between metric vehicles, shows the current battery display.
Page 164: Vehicle Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Tire Pressure Charging Messages The display will show a vehicle Messages displayed on the DIC with the approximate pressures indicate the status of the vehicle BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE of all four tires. Tire pressure is or some action that may be needed displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) This message displays when...
Page 165: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Compass Messages SERVICE BATTERY RELEASE PARKING BRAKE CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed if the Electric Parking Brake is on while This message is displayed when This message is displayed when the vehicle is in motion. Release there is a fault in the battery the compass needs to be calibrated.
Page 166: Door Ajar Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED— IDLE ENGINE Messages DOOR OPEN This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH A door open symbol will be engine coolant temperature is too ENGINE TEMP displayed on the DIC showing hot.
Page 167: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is on, but maximum This message displays if low oil acceleration and speed may be This message displays when the pressure levels occur.
Page 168: Key And Lock Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when NO REMOTE DETECTED leaving the vehicle with the RKE This message is displayed when This message displays when transmitter still inside. the exterior lamp control is in AUTO trying to start the vehicle if an and the lights have turned on.
Page 169: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Ride Control System TURN SIGNAL ON SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL Messages This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. This message displays when SERVICE REAR AXLE Turn off the turn signal. there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS).
Page 170: Anti-Theft Alarm System
5-38 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages SERVICE POWER STEERING SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM This message is displayed if there is BUCKLE SEATBELT a problem with the power steering This message is displayed if there is This message displays as a system.
Page 171: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Transmission Messages TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the SERVICE TRANSMISSION pressure in one or more of the tires This message displays and a chime This message displays if there is is low.
Page 172: Vehicle Speed Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle TURN WIPER CONTROL TO Entering the Personalization Menus INTERMITTENT FIRST Personalization 1. Press CONFIG to access the This message is displayed when Configuration Settings menu. The audio system controls are attempting to adjust the intermittent used to access the personalization wiper speed without intermittent 2.
Page 173 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 174 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 175 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Press the MENU/SELECT knob Vehicle Locator Lights Power Door Locks when Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear is This allows the vehicle locator lights Select Power Door Locks and the highlighted. Turn the knob to select to be turned on or off. following will be displayed: On or Off.
Page 176 5-44 Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Locking Feedback This allows selection of which of the This allows selection of what type of Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start doors will automatically unlock when feedback is given when locking the and the following will be displayed: the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-45 When set to All Doors, all of the Passive Door Unlock Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder doors will unlock at the first press If the vehicle has the RKE system, This allows the Remote Left In of the unlock button.
Page 178: Universal Remote System
5-46 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote This system provides a way Keep the original hand-held to replace up to three remote transmitter for use in other vehicles System control transmitters used to as well as for future Universal activate devices such as garage Remote system programming.
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Programming the Universal 2. At the same time, press 3. Press and hold for five seconds and hold both the hand-held the newly trained Universal Remote System transmitter button and one Remote system button For questions or help programming of the three Universal Remote (the button selected in Step 2) the Universal Remote system,...
Page 180 5-48 Instruments and Controls 6. Immediately return to the Gate Operator and Canadian vehicle. Firmly press and hold Programming for two seconds the Universal If you have questions or need help Remote system button, selected programming the Universal Remote in Step 2 to control the garage system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go door, and then release it.
Page 181: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-49 Universal Remote System If you live in Canada, or you are Reprogramming a Single having difficulty programming Universal Remote System Operation a gate operator or garage door Button opener by using the “Programming Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the three the Universal Remote System”...
Page 182 5-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 183: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Courtesy Lamps .
Page 184: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ It controls the following systems: (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer Headlamps following: Taillamps Push the turn signal/lane change Taillamps lever away from you and release, to Parking Lamps turn the high beams on. To return to License Plate Lamps License Plate Lamps low beams, push the lever again or...
Page 185: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running Adaptive Forward When the DRL are on, only the 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 uplevel taillamps, sidemarker, instrument make it easier for others to see the headlamps, the Adaptive Forward...
Page 186: Twilight Sentinel
Lighting Twilight Sentinel Curve Lighting With Twilight Sentinel the following will happen: The light beam pivots based on the steering wheel position and vehicle When it is dark enough outside, speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph). and the exterior lamp control The headlamps shine at an angle of is in the AUTO position, the up to 15 degrees to the right or left...
Page 187: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers If the vehicle is started in a dark Twilight Sentinel also provides garage, the automatic headlamp exterior illumination as you leave system comes on immediately. the vehicle. If Twilight Sentinel If it is light outside when the has turned on the lamps when vehicle leaves the garage, there is the ignition is turned off, the...
Page 188: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane The ignition must be on to turn on change the arrow flashes rapidly the fog lamps. Signals or does not come on, a signal bulb (Front Fog Lamps): Press may be burned out.
Page 189: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located in the Instrument Panel rear compartment and is controlled Illumination Control by the dome lamp. See Dome Lamps on page 6 7. Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.
Page 190: 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, back up 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 191: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at EPM works to prevent excessive idle if the electrical loads are very discharge of the battery. It does this Management high. This is true for all vehicles. by balancing the generator's output This is because the generator and the vehicle's electrical needs.
Page 192 6-10 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 193 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) System ....7-37 Infotainment Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ..... 7-47 Read the following pages to Introduction become familiar with the audio...
Page 194: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Notice: 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 Become familiar with the equipment could interfere with manual.
Page 195: 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 196 Infotainment System O. PHONE SEEK Opens the phone Radio: Seeks the previous CD: Pauses the CD. main menu. station. K. CD Slot Mutes the audio system. CD: Selects the previous Insert a CD. track or rewinds within a TONE MENU/SELECT track.
Page 197 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 198 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 199: Operation
Infotainment System Turning the System On or Off Menu System Controls CD/DVD: Records content VOL/ (Volume/Power): Press to from audio CDs and turn the system on and off. The MENU/SELECT knob and MP3/WMA CDs. the BACK button are used to Automatic Switch Off AUX: Records content navigate the menu system.
Page 200 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to move the highlighted bar. highlight the setting. highlight the function.
Page 201 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the Fader and Balance 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 202 7-10 Infotainment System 5.1 Surround The infotainment DSP (Digital Signal Processing) System Settings system used in conjunction with Settings ® ® Configuring the Number of the Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround For vehicles with DSP, it is used Favorite Pages sound system for the vehicle to provide a choice of different includes digital 5.1 decoding.
Page 203: Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 Radio Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when AM-FM Radio automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can volume to compensate for road and be set. Control Buttons wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume The buttons used to control the...
Page 204 7-12 Infotainment System RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Band Seek Tuning (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) The radio may have RDS. The RDS Press the RADIO/BAND button to feature is available for use only on choose AM, FM, or XM, if equipped. Briefly press SEEK or SEEK,...
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-13 Station Lists 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite A list of stations that transmit 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob. Stations from all bands can be programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite 2.
Page 206: Satellite Radio
7-14 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Time Shifting (Radio with Press and release SEEK or CD/DVD and MEM) SEEK to jump forward or back Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite 30 seconds in the time shift buffer. The radio with MEM time shift Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite feature can rewind 20 minutes of When the radio station is...
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-15 Control Buttons XM Categories Selecting a Channel Using SEEK or SEEK The buttons used to control the XM XM channels are organized in (Radio with CD) radio are: categories. RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the Press and release SEEK or Removing or Adding Categories radio on and choose between AM,...
Page 208 7-16 Infotainment System To select a channel using the menu: Storing a Channel as a Favorite To resume playback from the current pause point, press again. 1. Turn the MENU/Select knob and To store the channel to a position The radio is no longer live, but select Channel List.
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-17 Pausing XM with the Vehicle Channel Off Air: This channel is No Information: The system Turned Off not currently in service. Tune in to is working properly. No text or another channel. informational messages are If XM is paused when the vehicle available at this time on this is turned off, the radio continues to Channel Unauth: This channel is...
Page 210: Radio Reception
7-18 Infotainment System Unknown: If this message is XM™ Satellite Radio Service received when tuned to channel 0, FM signals only reach about 16 to XM Satellite Radio Service gives there could be a receiver fault. 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the digital radio reception from coast to Consult with your dealer.
Page 211: Audio Players Cd Player
Infotainment System 7-19 Audio Players Do not touch the bottom surface of Notice: If a label is added to a a disc while handling it; this could CD, more than one CD is inserted damage the surface. Pick up discs into the slot at a time, or an CD Player by grasping the outer edges or the...
Page 212 7-20 Infotainment System TUNE: Turn to select tracks. Playing a CD or MP3 CD Fast Forward and Rewind MENU/SELECT: Turn to enter the Press the CD button. If there is a Press and hold SEEK or menu; press to select an item. disc in the player, it begins playing.
Page 213: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-21 CD/DVD Player Searching for MP3 Tracks Do not touch the bottom surface of a disc while handling it; this could The search feature may take some The CD/DVD player can play damage the surface. Pick up discs time to display the information after CDs, DVD As, MP3/WMA CDs, by grasping the outer edges or the...
Page 214 7-22 Infotainment System Care of the CD/DVD Player Control Buttons Inserting a CD or DVD Do not add a label to a disc, as it The buttons used to control the With the printed side facing up, could get caught in the CD/DVD CD/DVD player are: insert a disc into the slot until it is player.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-23 Selecting CD or DVD A Tracks Playing an MP3 CD or DVD Searching for MP3s on a CD or DVD Using the control buttons: Files that are not stored in It is normal for the search feature folders are displayed in the Press SEEK or...
Page 216 7-24 Infotainment System To search for tracks: Selecting a Chapter 3. Select Change Audio Stream. 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob. Using the control buttons: 4. Press MENU/SELECT to change the selection. 2. Select Search. Press SEEK or SEEK Select Cancel to exit the menu. to select the previous or next 3.
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-25 Mass Storage Use the following actions to INFO: Press to display additional navigate the menu on a DVD V information about the MEM track Media (MEM) Disc while playing chapters. that may be available. Turn to select tracks.
Page 218 7-26 Infotainment System Recording from Audio CDs Re-recording a Previously Recording from MP3/WMA Recorded Disc Discs or USB Storage Devices The infotainment system can record If the disc or track has already been the current song playing or all songs USB Host Support recorded to MEM, the message from an audio CD to MEM.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-27 Stopping the Recording Playing from MEM The number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses Press the REC button while Playing Back a Previously after the category. Recorded CD recording from an MP3/WMA CD To search for tracks: or USB storage device to display Turn the TUNE knob to select a the stop recording option.
Page 220 7-28 Infotainment System Configuring MEM Favorites Saving MEM Tracks as Creating Playlists Favorites To create a playlist using tracks During MEM playback, press the stored in MEM: FAV button to change between Favorites can be saved by favorite categories. The favorite pressing and holding one of 1.
Page 221: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-29 Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, and Zunes are compatible with the (Radio with CD) Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to infotainment system. the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to The optional AUX input allows use a portable audio player.
Page 222 7-30 Infotainment System To search for tracks: Repeat Searching for a Track 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and Tracks can be searched for by: set Repeat to On or Off, then press 2. Select Search. Playlists the BACK button to return to the 3.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-31 Shuffle Functionality Connecting and Controlling a Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag display USB Drive Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and as Unknown. set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On The infotainment system can only or Off.
Page 224 7-32 Infotainment System ® Shuffle Functionality Connecting a Bluetooth Pairing Information: Device Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and Up to five devices can be paired set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On to the system. Before a Bluetooth device can or Off. be connected to the infotainment The pairing process is disabled system, it must first be paired to the...
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-33 Bluetooth Setup Menu To select the Bluetooth Music Setup 4. Some devices may require menu when a Bluetooth device is a Personal Identification The Bluetooth Setup menu can be connected and active: Number (PIN) in order to accessed with or without a device complete the pairing process.
Page 226 7-34 Infotainment System ® 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 227: Cd/Dvd And Mem)
Infotainment System 7-35 Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack Connecting and Controlling ® an iPod (Radio with CD/DVD Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to and MEM) Not all iPods can be controlled by use a portable audio player.
Page 228 7-36 Infotainment System 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 select the previous or next track.
Page 229: (Rse) System
Infotainment System 7-37 Rear Seat Tracks can be searched by: Before Driving Playlists Infotainment The RSE is for rear seat passengers only. The driver Artists cannot safely view the video Rear Seat Entertainment Albums screen while driving. (RSE) System Song Titles In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system may not The vehicle may have a DVD Rear...
Page 230 7-38 Infotainment System On some infotainment systems, the Headphones RSE includes two 2-channel Global Off feature can be turned off wireless headphones. Channel 1 by performing one of the following: is dedicated to the DVD player, and Channel 2 is dedicated to Press and hold the radio RSA selections.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-39 Infrared transmitters are on the Notice: Do not store the Battery Replacement top of the left seatback video headphones in heat or direct To change the batteries: screen. The headphones shut off sunlight. This could damage 1. Loosen the screw to the battery automatically to save the battery the headphones and repairs will door located on the left side of...
Page 232 7-40 Infotainment System Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Changing the Source on the Video 3. Press the AUX button a third Display Screens time to change the left video The A/V jacks may be located screen source to the auxiliary The image from the auxiliary device on the rear of the floor console.
Page 233: Audio Output
Infotainment System 7-41 Audio Output Video Screens Only the left RSE seatback console contains the infrared transmitters Audio from the DVD player or The video screens are located for the wireless headphones. auxiliary inputs can be heard in the back of the driver and front They may be visible as eight through the following: passenger seats.
Page 234 7-42 Infotainment System Remote Control See “Battery Replacement” later in Remote Control Buttons this section. Objects blocking the (Power): Press to turn the video line of sight could also affect the screens on and off. function of the remote control. (Illumination): Press to turn If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the the remote control backlight on.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-43 (Enter): Press to select the (Previous Track/Chapter): (Fast Forward): Press to fast highlighted choice in any menu. Press to go to the start of the forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast current track or chapter. Press forwarding a DVD video, press (Display Menu): Press to again to go to the previous track...
Page 236 7-44 Infotainment System The AUX button also controls the Replacing the Remote Control (Camera): Press to change source display between the left and the camera angle on DVDs that If the remote control becomes right video screens as described in have this feature when the DVD lost or damaged, a new universal the table below:...
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be turned to 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 238 7-46 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 239: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-47 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) DVD Display Error Messages DVD Distortion System The DVD display error message Video distortion can occur when depends on which radio the vehicle operating cellular phones, scanners, Vehicles with this feature allow has. The video screen may display CB radios, Global Position Systems the rear seat passengers to listen one of the following:...
Page 240 7-48 Infotainment System To listen to a portable audio C. Left side 3.5 mm (1/8 in) If the front seat passengers are device through the RSA, attach headphone auxiliary jack. listening to the radio, this function the portable audio device to either may be inactive on some radios.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-49 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone When a CD or DVD audio disc is The system may not work with playing, press PROG to go to the all cell phones. See “Pairing” in beginning of the disc or display disc Bluetooth (Overview) this section for more information.
Page 242: Bluetooth Controls
7-50 Infotainment System Vehicles with a Bluetooth system Steering Wheel Controls Voice Recognition can use a Bluetooth capable cell (Push To Talk): Press to The voice recognition system uses phone with a Hands Free Profile answer incoming calls, confirm commands to control the system to make and receive phone calls.
Page 243: Other Information
Infotainment System 7-51 The pairing process is disabled Other Information Pairing when the vehicle is moving. ® The Bluetooth word mark and A Bluetooth enabled cell phone Pairing only needs to be ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth must be paired to the Bluetooth completed once, unless the SIG, Inc.
Page 244 7-52 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 6. Locate the device named “Your Listing All Paired and Connected Vehicle” in the list on the cell Phones 1. Press the CONFIG button. phone. Follow the instructions 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings. on the cell phone to enter the 2.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-53 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 246 7-54 Infotainment System Radio with CD/DVD and MEM Making a Call Accepting a Call 1. Press the PHONE button. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob Radio with CD to “Answer” and press the MENU/ 2. Select Phone Book. 1. Press the PHONE button twice. SELECT knob to accept the call.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-55 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 248 7-56 Infotainment System Pairing only needs to be Pairing 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds completed once, unless the with instructions and a four digit A Bluetooth enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell Personal Identification Number must be paired to the Bluetooth phone changes or the cell phone (PIN).
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-57 Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
Page 250 7-58 Infotainment System Using the “Store” Command To hear all of the numbers Using the “Delete All Name Tags” recognized by the system, Command 1. Press . The system say “Verify” at any time. This command deletes all responds “Ready,” followed stored name tags in the Hands 1.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-59 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 252 7-60 Infotainment System Call Waiting Three Way Calling To mute a call, press , and then say “Mute Call.” Call waiting must be supported on Three way calling must be the cell phone and enabled by the supported on the cell phone To cancel mute, press , and wireless service carrier.
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-61 To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag System from a Cell Phone phone: During a Call During a call with the audio on the 1. Press .
Page 254: Bluetooth (Overview)
7-62 Infotainment System Bluetooth UHP Controls (End call/Mute): Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel (UHP Mexico Only) Use the buttons located on the an operation. infotainment system and the General Information steering wheel to operate the To make outgoing calls using the UHP system.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-63 Voice Control Turning Bluetooth On or Off Ring Tone The voice control system uses 1. Press the CONFIG button. There are three different ring tones commands to control the system available for the UHP system. 2. Select Phone Settings, or touch and dial phone numbers.
Page 256 7-64 Infotainment System Pairing Information: Using UHP with Infotainment 5. Start the pairing process on the mobile phone that will be paired Controls Up to five mobile phones can be to the vehicle. Reference the paired to the UHP system Pairing a Phone mobile phone manufacturer's The pairing process is disabled...
Page 257 Infotainment System 7-65 Viewing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Making a Call Using Phone Book Phones and Call List To connect to a different paired To view all available mobile phones mobile phone, the new mobile For mobile phones that support the that are paired to the UHP system: phone must be in the vehicle and...
Page 258 7-66 Infotainment System The Call Lists menu allows you to 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Accepting or Declining a Call access the phone numbers from the Outgoing Calls, or Missed When an incoming call is received, Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Calls list.
Page 259 Infotainment System 7-67 To decline the incoming call, 4. To add more callers to the Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) turn the MENU/SELECT knob conference call, repeat steps 1 Tones to “Decline” and press the through 3. The number of callers The UHP system can send numbers MENU/SELECT knob, or press that can be added is limited by...
Page 260 7-68 Infotainment System In addition you can save telephone Activating the Voice Control Adjusting the Volume for Voice numbers under a name tag that is Output For vehicles without a navigation selectable by you. The telephone Turn the volume knob of the system, press the button on connection can be set up with...
Page 261 Infotainment System 7-69 Main Menu Commands Frequently Used Commands Pairing, Saving, or Deleting Phone From Device List The UHP system has a set of main Here is a list of frequently used menu commands that are available commands: With the command “Pair” a mobile when voice control is first started.
Page 262 7-70 Infotainment System (At this time, start the pairing Example of a dialogue Recognition is best, if a pause process on the mobile phone of at least half a second is made User: “Select device.” that will be paired to the vehicle. after every three to five digits.
Page 263 Infotainment System 7-71 The telephone number entered can Making a Call Using Name Tag Starting a Second Call have a maximum length of 25 digits. When the “Call” command is used, Press the button to start To be able to make a call abroad a telephone number is entered that a second call during an active you can say the word “Plus”...
Page 264 7-72 Infotainment System Example of a dialogue as possible for both name inputs, Example of a dialogue otherwise the voice control will User: “Save.” User: Press the button if a reject the inputs. telephone call is active. Voice output: “Please, say the A maximum of 50 name tags can be number to save.”...
Page 265 Infotainment System 7-73 Trademarks and Deleting a Name Tag The “Delete” command is used to License Agreements delete a previously saved name tag. Available commands: “Yes” Manufactured under license from “No” Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the “Help” double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 266 7-74 Infotainment System Apple is not responsible for the *Canada — Some deterioration operation of this device or its of service may occur in extreme compliance with safety and northern latitudes. This is regulatory standards. beyond the control of XM™ Satellite Radio.
Page 267 Infotainment System 7-75 Furthermore, the AMBER voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This product incorporates copyright Music and video recognition protection technology that is General Requirements: technology and related data protected by U.S.
Page 268 7-76 Infotainment System ® See the Gracenote website for a Gracenote End User License YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR non-exhaustive list of applicable EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, This application or device contains Gracenote patents. Gracenote and THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, software from Gracenote, Inc. of CDDB, MusicID, Media VOCS, the OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”).
Page 269 Infotainment System 7-77 Under no circumstances will The Gracenote Software and each Gracenote is not obligated to Gracenote become liable for any item of Gracenote Data are licensed provide you with new enhanced or payment to you for any information to you “AS IS.”...
Page 270 7-78 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 271 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 272 Climate Controls Automatic Operation (Driver and Passenger (Air Delivery Mode Control): Temperature Controls): The Press to change the direction of the The system automatically controls temperature can be adjusted airflow. The current mode appears the fan speed, air delivery, air separately for the driver and the in the display screen.
Page 273 Climate Controls Auto Defog: The climate control (Defog): Clears the windows of (Recirculation): Press to turn system may have a sensor to fog or moisture. Air is directed to the on recirculation. An indicator light automatically detect high humidity windshield and floor outlets. comes on.
Page 274 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger The heated outside rearview Remote Start Climate Control mirrors turn on when the rear Operation: For vehicles with the (Rear Window Defogger): window defogger button is on and remote vehicle start feature, the Press to turn the rear window help to clear fog or frost from the climate control system may run defogger on or off.
Page 275: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Press the ZONE button on the front climate control system to turn off For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are the rear blower and match the rear integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. settings to the front.
Page 276: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Maintenance Automatic Operation 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 277 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. Reinstall the upper portion of the glove box.
Page 278 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 279 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Gasoline Ride Control Systems Engine ..... 9-19 Traction Control Operating Engine Heater ....9-20 System (TCS) .
Page 280 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information Towing passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-52 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 281: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving WARNING Defensive driving means “always Death and injury associated with Taking your eyes off the road too expect the unexpected.” The first drinking and driving is a global long or too often could cause a step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.
Page 282: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle Steering Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: Braking, steering, and accelerating Hydraulic Power Steering Keep enough distance between are important factors in helping to Your vehicle has hydraulic you and the vehicle in front control a vehicle while driving.
Page 283: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery Curve Tips 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the Take curves at a reasonable right front tire contacts the speed. pavement edge. Reduce speed before entering a 3. Then turn the steering wheel to curve.
Page 284: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Defensive drivers avoid most skids WARNING acceleration, or braking, by taking reasonable care suited including reducing vehicle to existing conditions, and by Wet brakes can cause crashes. speed by shifting to a lower not overdriving those conditions.
Page 285: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Have good tires with proper Hill and Mountain Roads Hydroplaning tread depth. See Tires on Hydroplaning is dangerous. Driving on steep hills or through page 10 49. Water can build up under the mountains is different than driving Turn off cruise control.
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 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 Exhaust on page 9 23.
Page 288: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-10 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Vehicle Load Limits Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when how much weight the vehicle right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-11 Tire and Loading Information seating positions (A), and the WARNING Label maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and Do not load the vehicle pounds. any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight The Tire and Loading Rating (GVWR), or either the Information label also shows maximum front or rear Gross...
Page 290 9-12 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing Load Limit the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to Locate the statement For example, if the “XXX”...
Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-13 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
Page 292 9-14 Driving and Operating 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 Driving and Operating 9-15 The label will help you decide WARNING WARNING (Continued) how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle can Things inside the vehicle can Do not leave an carry. strike and injure people in a unsecured child restraint sudden stop or turn, or in a Using heavier suspension in the vehicle.
Page 294: Starting And Operating
9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and Adjustable Throttle and can be used. Vehicle speeds 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 pedals can be adjusted.
Page 295: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-17 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 9-18 Driving and Operating If the vehicle must be shut off in an The ignition will switch from WARNING emergency: ACC/ACCESSORY to OFF after ten minutes to prevent battery 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while run down.
Page 297: Starting The Gasoline
Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting the Gasoline Service Only Mode To start the vehicle: Engine Starting Procedure This power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to 1. With the brake pedal applied, Place the transmission in the proper verify the proper operation of the press the START button located gear by moving the shift lever to...
Page 298: Engine Heater
9-20 Driving and Operating 3. Do not race the engine Notice: Cranking the engine for Notice: The engine is designed immediately after starting long periods of time, by pressing to work with the electronics in it. Operate the engine and the START button immediately the vehicle.
Page 299: Power (Rap)
Driving and Operating 9-21 Shifting Into Park To Use the Engine Coolant 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the Heater cord as it was before to keep WARNING 1. Turn off the engine. it away from moving engine parts.
Page 300: Shifting Out Of Park
9-22 Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park Leaving the Vehicle with the See if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first Engine Running This vehicle is equipped with an pulling it toward you. If you can, automatic transmission shift lock it means that the shift lever was WARNING...
Page 301: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-23 Engine Exhaust If you still are unable to shift out of WARNING (Continued) P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever There are holes or openings WARNING button. in the vehicle body from Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket 2.
Page 302: Automatic Transmission
9-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the The shift lever is located on the of the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-25 Make sure the shift lever is fully in R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING P (Park) before starting the engine. back up. The vehicle has an automatic At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) It is dangerous to get out of the transmission shift lock control can be used to rock the vehicle vehicle if the shift lever is not fully...
Page 304: Manual Mode
9-26 Driving and Operating Manual Mode D (Drive): This position is for WARNING normal driving. It provides the best Driver Shift Control (DSC) fuel economy. If you need more Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: Notice: Driving with the engine engine is running at high speed is Going less than 35 mph...
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-27 SPORT MODE ON will be 3. To return to Sport Mode from The transmission will only allow displayed in the DIC. See Ride M (Manual Mode), press and you to shift into gears appropriate Control System Messages on briefly hold the shift lever for the vehicle speed and engine page 5 37.
Page 306: Drive Systems
9-28 Driving and Operating Fuel Economy Mode Drive Systems When fuel economy mode is on: The transmission will upshift The vehicle may have a fuel All-Wheel Drive sooner, and downshift later. economy mode. When engaged, fuel economy mode can improve The torque converter will lock up Vehicles with this feature always the vehicle's fuel economy.
Page 307: System (Abs)
Driving and Operating 9-29 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road If you get too close to the vehicle and it becomes necessary to slam in front of you, there will not be on the brakes and continue braking enough time to apply the brakes Antilock Brake to avoid a sudden obstacle, a...
Page 308: Parking Brake
9-30 Driving and Operating Parking Brake The system has a parking brake the status light will flash until full status light and a parking brake apply is reached. If the light does warning light. See Brake System not come on, or remains flashing, Warning Light on page 5 21.
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-31 If the parking brake status light EPB Release Notice: Driving with the parking flashes continuously, the EPB is brake on can overheat the brake To release the EPB, place the only partially applied or released, system and cause premature ignition in the ON/RUN position, or there is a problem with the EPB.
Page 310: Brake Assist
9-32 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist Traction Control feature designed to assist the (HSA) feature, which may be useful driver in stopping or decreasing when the vehicle is stopped on a System (TCS) vehicle speed in emergency driving...
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-33 TCS is on whenever the vehicle When this message is displayed is started. To limit wheel spin, comes on and stays on, especially in slippery road the vehicle is safe to drive but the conditions, the system should system is not operational.
Page 312: System
9-34 Driving and Operating ® StabiliTrak System It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle ever gets The vehicle has a vehicle stability stuck in sand, mud, or snow and enhancement system called rocking the vehicle is required. StabiliTrak.
Page 313: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-35 Limited-Slip Rear Axle When this message is displayed Both StabiliTrak and Traction Control can be turned off if needed and/or comes on and stays on, Vehicles with a limited-slip rear by pressing and holding until the vehicle is safe to drive but the axle can give more traction on system is not operational.
Page 314: Cruise Control
9-36 Driving and Operating ® Cruise Control To switch from TOUR to SPORT If the vehicle has the StabiliTrak mode, move the shift lever to system and begins to limit wheel the left while the transmission spin while using cruise control, WARNING is in D (Drive).
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-37 + RES (Resume/Accelerate): The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Cruise Press briefly to make the vehicle instrument panel cluster comes on Control is at a Set Speed resume to a previously set speed after the cruise control has been set If the cruise control system is or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 316: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
9-38 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Object Detection Ending Cruise Control press the SET button on the There are three ways to end cruise Systems steering wheel briefly. Each time control: this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-39 How the System Works High-toned beeps from the front WARNING speakers are for objects detected When the vehicle is shifted into near the front bumper. Low-toned R (Reverse) the front and rear The UFRPA system does not beeps from the rear speakers are sensors are automatically turned on.
Page 318 9-40 Driving and Operating Front Display The following describes how the UFRPA front display lights appear as the vehicle gets closer to a detected object: Description Metric English one amber bar 1.2 m 4 ft two amber bars 1.0 m 40 in three amber bars 0.6 m...
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-41 Turning the System On and Off When the System Does Not be seen; this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold Seem to Work Properly The UFRPA system can be turned weather. The message may on and off by pressing the park The following messages may be not clear until the frost or ice...
Page 320: Rear Vision
9-42 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Vehicles Without a Navigation WARNING (Continued) System Camera (RVC) Do not back the vehicle using When the vehicle is on and the The vehicle may have a Rear Vision driver shifts into R (Reverse), only the RVC screen, such as Camera (RVC) system.
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-43 Vehicles With a Navigation Turning the Rear Vision Camera Symbols System On or Off System The navigation system may have To turn the rear vision camera a 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 9-44 Driving and Operating To turn the symbols on or off: To turn the guidelines on or off: Rear Vision Camera Location 1. Shift into P (Park). 1. Shift into P (Park). 2. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Press the CONFIG button. 3.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-45 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: Fuel
9-46 Driving and Operating 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
Driving and Operating 9-47 Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Fuels in Foreign (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements Countries At a minimum, gasoline should If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any meet ASTM specification D 4814 California Emissions Standards, other fuel not recommended in the in the United States or...
Page 326: Fuel Additives
9-48 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives For customers who do not use Notice: This vehicle was not TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now System Treatment PLUS, added to containing methanol.
Page 327: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet Notice: Some additives are not ASTM Specification D 5798 compatible with E85 fuel and can Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge or CGSB Specification 3.512. harm the vehicle's fuel system. and a yellow fuel cap can use either Filling the tank with fuel mixtures Do not add anything to E85.
Page 328: Filling The Tank
9-50 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank To open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. WARNING To remove the fuel cap, turn it Fuel vapor burns violently and a slowly counterclockwise. fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-51 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not WARNING WARNING top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished Fuel can spray out on you If a fire starts while you are pumping before removing the if you open the fuel cap too refueling, do not remove the...
Page 330: Towing
9-52 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill Information WARNING opening before operating Only use towing equipment that Never fill a portable fuel the nozzle.
Page 331: Driving Characteristics
Driving and Operating 9-53 For information on towing a disabled For trailering capacity, see Trailer WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on Towing on page 9 57. Trailering page 10 93. For information on changes handling, acceleration, The driver and passengers could towing the vehicle behind another braking, durability and fuel be seriously injured.
Page 332 9-54 Driving and Operating The vehicle can tow in Pulling a Trailer Check all trailer hitch parts D (Drive). Use a lower gear if and attachments, safety chains, Here are some important points: the transmission shifts too often. electrical connectors, lamps, tires There are many laws, including and mirror adjustments.
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-55 Following Distance Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the The turn signal indicators on the driving the vehicle without a trailer.
Page 334 9-56 Driving and Operating 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
Driving and Operating 9-57 Trailer Towing Maintenance When Trailer It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the Towing Before pulling a trailer, there are amount of tongue weight the vehicle The vehicle needs service more three important considerations that can carry.
Page 336 9-58 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Maximum Tongue Vehicle Weight GCWR* Weight 3.6L Engine, FWD without Trailering 1 134 kg (2,500 lbs) 3 185 kg (7,022 lbs) 113 kg (250 lbs) Package 3.6L Engine, FWD with Trailering Package 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 640 kg (8,025 lbs) 159 kg (350 lbs) 3.6L Engine, AWD without Trailering...
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-59 Trailering may be limited by the Total Weight on the Vehicle's vehicle's ability to carry tongue Tires weight. Tongue weight cannot cause Be sure the vehicle's tires are the vehicle to exceed the GVWR inflated to the upper limit for cold (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or tires.
Page 338: Towing Equipment
9-60 Driving and Operating 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 Driving and Operating 9-61 Conversions and Trailer Brakes Add-Ons A loaded trailer that weighs more than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that Add-On Electrical is adequate for the weight of the Equipment trailer. Be sure to read and follow When TSC is applying the brakes, the instructions for the trailer brakes Notice: Do not add anything...
Page 340 9-62 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement Fluid ..... . 10-12 Bulb Replacement ..10-32 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .
Page 342 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Buying New Tires ... 10-65 Jump Starting Different Size Tires and Tires ......10-49 Jump Starting .
Page 343: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information California Proposition California Perchlorate 65 Warning Materials Requirements For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag and supported service people.
Page 344: Accessories And Modifications
10-4 Vehicle Care Accessories and Vehicle Checks Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or Modifications the installation or use of non GM Doing Your Own certified parts, including control Adding non dealer accessories or Service Work module or software modifications, making modifications to the vehicle is not covered under the terms of can affect vehicle performance...
Page 345: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering To open the hood: Information on page 13 18. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3 34.
Page 346 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 347: Engine Cover
Vehicle Care 10-7 Engine Cover A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank page 10 12. and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10 15. B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap (Under Engine Cover). Battery (Out of View). See Power Steering Fluid on See Battery on page 10 24.
Page 348: Engine Oil
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil To remove: 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, 2.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-9 When to Add Engine Oil operating range, the engine Specification could be damaged. You should Use and ask for licensed engine If the oil is below the cross-hatched drain out the excess oil or limit oils with the dexos1™ approved area at the tip of the dipstick, add driving of the vehicle and seek a certification mark.
Page 350: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by grade for the vehicle. Do not use the vehicle warranty.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-11 See Engine Oil Messages on How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset page 5 35. Change the oil as soon as follows: Life System as possible within the next 1 000 km 1.
Page 352: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the How to Inspect the Engine Air intervals listed in Maintenance Cleaner/Filter Fluid Schedule on page 11 4, and To inspect the air cleaner/filter, be sure to use the fluid listed How to Check Automatic remove the filter from the vehicle in Recommended Fluids and...
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-13 9. Retighten the air duct clamp. 10. Reconnect the electrical connector. WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 354: Cooling System
10-14 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 355: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-15 Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® DEX-COOL can cause premature drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine, heater core, or radiator coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING corrosion. In addition, the engine nothing else needs to be added.
Page 356: Checking Coolant
10-16 Vehicle Care Never dispose of engine coolant The coolant surge tank is located WARNING by putting it in the trash, pouring in the engine compartment it on the ground, or into sewers, on the driver side of the vehicle. Steam and scalding liquids from a streams, or bodies of water.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-17 Notice: In cold weather, water WARNING can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other Adding only plain water or some parts. Use the recommended other liquid to the cooling system coolant and the proper coolant can be dangerous.
Page 358: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Check the level in the coolant surge If the decision is made to lift the the proper DEX-COOL coolant tank when the cooling system has hood, make sure the vehicle is mixture to the indicated cooled down.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-19 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 360: Power Steering Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Fluid 5. Replace the cap and completely Notice: Extremely small amounts tighten it. of contamination can cause steering system damage and 6.
Page 361: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 Washer Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Notice When using concentrated The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD What to Use washer fluid, follow the FLUID message appears on the When windshield washer fluid manufacturer's instructions Driver Information Center (DIC) is needed, be sure to read the for adding water.
Page 362: Brakes
10-22 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 363: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why WARNING the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, The brake fluid level goes down it can spill on the engine and because of normal brake lining burn, if the engine is hot enough.
Page 364: Battery
10-24 Vehicle Care Battery What to Add Notice Use only new DOT 3 brake Using the wrong fluid Refer to the replacement number fluid from a sealed container. can badly damage brake shown on the original battery label See Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
Page 365: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-25 All-Wheel Drive Starter Switch Check Vehicle Storage Transfer Case WARNING WARNING When to Check and Change When you are doing this Batteries have acid that can burn Lubricant inspection, the vehicle could you and gas that can explode. The transfer case is filled with oil move suddenly.
Page 366: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
10-26 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park on a fairly steep hill, with the ignition on, but do not start the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Shift Lock Control engine. Without applying the your foot on the regular brake, Function Check regular brake, try to move the set the parking brake.
Page 367: Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-27 Wiper Blade Replacement Front Wiper Blade Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement The rear wiper blade and wiper Windshield wiper blades should arm have a cover for protection. To replace the wiper blade be inspected for wear or cracking. The cover must be removed before assembly: See Maintenance Schedule on...
Page 368: Headlamp Aiming
10-28 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming To remove the wiper blade: 2. Push the release lever (B) to disengage the hook and push 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the The headlamp aiming system has the wiper arm (A) out of the windshield.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-29 The vehicle should be placed so To adjust the vertical aim: it is perpendicular to the wall. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on The vehicle should not have any page 10 5 for more information. snow, ice, or mud on it. The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming...
Page 370 10-30 Vehicle Care 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. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in 4.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-31 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) 9.
Page 372: Bulb Replacement
10-32 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) Lighting For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING page 10 40. For any bulb changing procedure The low beam high intensity not listed in this section, contact discharge lighting system your dealer.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-33 Base Headlamp Assembly Uplevel Headlamp Assembly Uplevel 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 374 10-34 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 375 Vehicle Care 10-35 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 376 10-36 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. (Uplevel) of the headlamp assembly. 4. Replace the bulb in the bulb 9.
Page 377: Turn Signal Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-37 Turn Signal Lamps Front Turn Signal Lamp 3. Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling (Base and Uplevel) To replace one of these bulbs: rearward from the top to To replace the Front Turn unfasten from snap tabs.
Page 378: Back-Up Lamps
10-38 Vehicle Care Back-Up Lamps 8. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp To replace one of these bulbs: assembly and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 14.
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-39 7. Turn the back–up bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 8. Install a new bulb/socket assembly into the taillamp assembly and turn the bulb/ socket clockwise until it clicks. 9. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws.
Page 380: License Plate Lamp
10-40 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs: Bulb Exterior Lamp Number 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 14 for more Hyperclick Back up Lamp information. PH16W Daytime 7443 A. Bulb Socket Running Lamp B.
Page 381: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-41 Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Headlamp Wiring Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have Overload protected from short circuits by a the headlamp wiring checked right...
Page 382: Engine Compartment Fuse
10-42 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, press the clips on the cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-43 J-Case Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses Engine Control Battery Sense Rear Electrical Module Powertrain (Regulated Voltage Center 2 Control) Fuel Injectors–Even Cooling Fan 2 Adaptive Forward Fuel Injectors-Odd Lighting/Adaptive Starter Washer Headlamp Leveling Cooling Fan 1 Module Heated Steering Wheel...
Page 384: Block
10-44 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Mini Relays Usage Block Sensing Diagnostic Powertrain Module Ignition Cooling Fan 2 High-Beam Cooling Fan 1 Headlamp-Right Run/Crank High-Beam Headlamp-Left Micro Usage Ignition Steering Relays Column Lock Vacuum Pump Trailer Right Wiper Control Stoplamp Wiper Speed...
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-45 Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S/ROOF Sunroof 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 386: Block
10-46 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Block Fuses RAIN SNSR Rain Sensor Body Control Body Control BCM 8 BCM 6 Module 8 Module 6 FRT BLWR Front Blower Electronic Steering ESCL Column Lock Relays Usage Sensing and AIRBAG LOGIC RLY...
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage SPARE * SEC Security Spare Fuses FUSES INFOTMNT Infotainment Automatic Occupant AOS MDL * TRLR EXP Trailer Export Sensing Module WPR REAR Rear Wiper SPARE Not Used Mirror Window SPARE Not Used WDO MDL Module SPARE Not Used...
Page 388 10-48 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage RT WDO Right Window SPARE Not Used Rear Heated Seats HTD SEAT * FUEL Park Brake Module Fuel Pump BRK MDL PUMP Front Heated Seats HTD SEAT SPARE Not Used Wiper Control THEFT CONTRL LT WDO...
Page 389: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-49 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires same danger as overloaded can cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by could cause serious injury.
Page 390: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling aspect ratio, construction type, (D) Tire Identification Number and service description. See the (TIN) The letters and numbers Useful information about a “Tire Size” illustration later in this following the DOT (Department tire is molded into its sidewall. section for more detail.
Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-51 (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (B) Temporary Use Only The TIN shows the Load Limit Maximum load The compact spare tire or manufacturer and plant that can be carried and the temporary use tire has a code, tire size, and date the maximum pressure needed tread life of approximately tire was manufactured.
Page 392: Tire Designations
10-52 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (F) Tire Size A combination (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit of letters and numbers define a number that indicates the tire Tire Size tire's width, height, aspect ratio, height to width measurements. construction type, and service For example, if the tire size The following is an example description.
Page 393: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-53 (F) Service Description These Aspect Ratio The relationship Curb Weight The weight of a characters represent the load of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and index and speed rating of the optional equipment including Belt A rubber coated layer of tire.
Page 394 10-54 Vehicle Care 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 10.
Page 395 Vehicle Care 10-55 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 396: Tire Pressure
10-56 Vehicle Care Rough ride. Tire Pressure When to Check Needless damage from Check the tires once a month Tires need the correct amount road hazards. or more. Do not forget the of air pressure to operate compact spare tire, if the vehicle effectively.
Page 397: Tire Pressure For
Vehicle Care 10-57 Tire Pressure for If the cold tire inflation pressure Vehicles with P235/65R18, P235/55R20, or 235/55R20 size matches the recommended High-Speed Operation tires require inflation pressure pressure on the Tire and adjustment when driving the vehicle Loading Information label, WARNING at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) no further adjustment is...
Page 398 10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or The TPMS malfunction indicator is more of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Page 399: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-59 Federal Communications Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed. For additional Commission (FCC) Rules information and details about the and with Industry Canada DIC operation and displays see Standards Driver Information Center (DIC) on See Radio Frequency Statement on page 5 27.
Page 400 10-60 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching The TPMS can warn about TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or a low tire pressure condition but Message not completed successfully it does not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly after rotating the tires.
Page 401 Vehicle Care 10-61 Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match not match the original equipment the first tire/wheel position, and Process tires or wheels. Tires and wheels five minutes overall to match all Each TPMS sensor has a unique other than those recommended four tire/wheel positions.
Page 402: Tire Inspection
10-62 Vehicle Care Tire Inspection 6. Press SET/CLR to confirm 10. Proceed to the passenger selection. The horn sounds side rear tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, twice to signal the receiver procedure in Step 8. including the spare tire, if the is in relearn mode and TIRE 11.
Page 403: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-63 The tire has a bump, bulge, Any time unusual wear is Do not include the compact or split. noticed, rotate the tires as spare tire in the tire rotation. soon as possible and check The tire has a puncture, cut, Adjust the front and rear tires the wheel alignment.
Page 404: When It Is Time For New
10-64 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New See Tire Inspection on page 10 62 WARNING and Tire Rotation on page 10 63 for Tires more information. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on Factors such as maintenance, The rubber in tires ages over time.
Page 405: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-65 Buying New Tires Vehicle Storage GM's TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall Tires age when stored normally GM has developed and near the tire size. If the tires mounted on a parked vehicle. matched specific tires for have an all season tread design, Park a vehicle that will be stored the vehicle.
Page 406 10-66 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire WARNING WARNING pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the low pressure warning if non TPC improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel Spec rated tires are installed.
Page 407: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-67 Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If different sized wheels are used, If wheels or tires are installed that Quality grades can be found there may not be an acceptable are a different size than the original where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety equipment wheels and tires, vehicle...
Page 408 10-68 Vehicle Care Traction – AA, A, B, C The grades are molded on the Treadwear sidewalls of most passenger car The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from tires. The Uniform Tire Quality comparative rating based highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, Grading (UTQG) system does on the wear rate of the tire and C.
Page 409: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-69 Wheel Replacement Temperature – A, B, C temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is The temperature grades Replace any wheel that is bent, properly inflated and not are A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or overloaded.
Page 410: Tire Chains
10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Chains Replace wheels, wheel bolts, Used Replacement Wheels wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new WARNING WARNING GM original equipment parts. Replacing a wheel with a used Do not use tire chains. There is WARNING one is dangerous.
Page 411: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-71 If a Tire Goes Flat It may be very bumpy and noisy. WARNING Gently brake to a stop, well off the It is unusual for a tire to blow out road, if possible. Lifting a vehicle and getting while driving, especially if the tires under it to do maintenance or are maintained properly.
Page 412 10-72 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 4. Do not allow passengers to of wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
Page 413: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-73 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, Overinflating 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 414 10-74 Vehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Replacement sealant canisters Air Only) are available at your local dealer. See “Removal and Installation of the B. On/Off Button Sealant Canister” following. C. Pressure Gauge There is only enough sealant to D.
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-75 heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap This will help to inflate the tire from the flat tire by turning it faster. counterclockwise. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem.
Page 416 10-76 Vehicle Care 9. Press the on/off button (B) The pressure gauge (C) may 11. Press the on/off button (B) to turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. pressure while the compressor compressor kit off.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-77 14. Replace the tire valve 17. Return the equipment to its See Roadside Service (U.S. stem cap. original storage location in the and Canada) on page 13 8 or vehicle. Roadside Service (Mexico) on 15. Replace the sealant/air page 13 10.
Page 418 10-78 Vehicle Care 22. Replace with a new canister If a tire goes flat, avoid further assembly available from your tire and wheel damage by driving dealer. slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 23. After temporarily sealing the See Hazard Warning Flashers on tire using the tire sealant page 6 5.
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-79 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap 9. Press the on/off button (B) to This option is only functional from the flat tire by turning it turn the compressor on. when using the air only counterclockwise. hose (G). The compressor will inflate the 5.
Page 420: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-80 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister and Compressor Kit To remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4.
Page 421: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-81 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 14. 3. Remove the spare tire cover. 4. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire.
Page 422 10-82 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 71 for more information.
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-83 WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 424 10-84 Vehicle Care Notice: Using a jack to raise the WARNING vehicle without positioning it correctly could damage your Lifting a vehicle and getting vehicle. When raising your under it to do maintenance or vehicle on a jack, be sure to repairs is dangerous without the position it correctly under the appropriate safety equipment and...
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-85 WARNING WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time.
Page 426 10-86 Vehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened 17. Lower the jack all the way and WARNING wheel nuts can lead to brake remove the jack from under the pulsation and rotor damage. vehicle. Wheel nuts that are improperly or To avoid expensive brake repairs, 18.
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-87 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 3. Install the cargo cover. For more information, see and Tools Cargo Management System on page 4 4. WARNING 4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the Storing a jack, a tire, or other rear storage compartment.
Page 428: Compact Spare Tire
10-88 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire Jump Starting full-size tire repaired or replaced when possible. However, the For more information about the compact spare tire will last longer WARNING vehicle battery, see Battery on and be in good shape if it is page 10 24.
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-89 Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough 3. Turn off the ignition on both could result in costly damage so the jumper cables can reach, vehicles. Unplug unnecessary to the vehicle that would not but be sure the vehicles are not accessories plugged into the be covered by the warranty.
Page 430 10-90 Vehicle Care The remote negative ( ) terminal WARNING is a stud located in the engine compartment on the driver side Using an open flame near a of the vehicle, on the front tie battery can cause battery gas to bar.
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-91 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 432 10-92 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles, do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 433: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-93 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, of the towing vehicle? vehicle –...
Page 434 10-94 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Front-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles may be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles can also be towed by placing them on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground. For other towing options, see “Dolly Towing”...
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-95 Once the destination has been Notice: Do not tow a vehicle reached: with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires 1. Shift the vehicle to P (Park). is a compact spare tire. Towing 2.
Page 436 10-96 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing 3. Set the parking brake. (Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles) 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing. 6. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it.
Page 437: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-97 Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high Finish Care pressure washes closer than Application of aftermarket clearcoat 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Exterior Care sealant/wax materials is not vehicle. Use of power washers recommended. If painted surfaces exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) Washing the Vehicle are damaged, see your dealer to...
Page 438 10-98 Vehicle Care Occasional hand waxing or Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Windshield and Wiper Blades mild polishing should be done Parts Clean the outside of the windshield to remove residue from the paint Regularly clean bright metal parts with glass cleaner. finish.
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-99 Weatherstrips Notice: Chrome wheels and other Steering, Suspension, and chrome trim may be damaged Chassis Components Apply silicone grease on if the vehicle is not washed weatherstrips to make them last Visually inspect front and rear after driving on roads that have longer, seal better, and not stick or suspension and steering system been sprayed with magnesium,...
Page 440: Interior Care
10-100 Vehicle Care Underbody Maintenance Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on Use plain water to flush dirt and Quickly repair minor chips and the instrument cluster. Using a mild debris from the vehicle's underbody. scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove Your dealer or an underbody car...
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-101 Do not heavily saturate the To prevent damage, do not clean Fabric/Carpet upholstery when cleaning. the interior using the following Start by vacuuming the surface cleaners or techniques: Do not use solvents or cleaners using a soft brush attachment. containing solvents.
Page 442 10-102 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Do not use cleaners that increase soil and gently rub toward the gloss, especially on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces center. Fold the cleaning cloth panel.
Page 443: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-103 Use the floor mat with the Floor Mats correct side up. Do not turn it over. WARNING Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, Use only a single floor mat on it can interfere with the pedals.
Page 444 10-104 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 445 General Information ..11-1 and Care ....11-10 expenses resulting from neglect Cadillac Premium Care or inadequate maintenance. It may Recommended Fluids,...
Page 446 11-2 Service and Maintenance Your dealer recognizes the The Tire Rotation and Required Refer to the information in the importance of providing Services are the responsibility of the Maintenance Schedule Additional competitively priced maintenance vehicle owner. It is recommended Required Services Normal chart. and repair services.
Page 447: Service And Maintenance
Performing maintenance work program that covers select technician. can be dangerous and can maintenance services during Cadillac requires that all Cadillac cause serious injury. Perform the first 4 years or 80 000 km Premium Care Maintenance maintenance work only if the...
Page 448: Maintenance
11-4 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL 12 000 km/7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended within the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 449 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect windshield Check restraint system Check parking brake and wiper blades for wear, cracking, components. See Safety automatic transmission park or contamination. See Exterior System Check on page 3 21. mechanism. See Park Brake and Care on page 10 97.
Page 450 11-6 Service and Maintenance I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 451 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes — Maintenance c) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services — Normal d) Do not directly power wash a) Or every two years, whichever the transfer case output seals. comes first. More frequent High pressure water can overcome replacement may be needed if the seals and contaminate the...
Page 452 11-8 Service and Maintenance I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 453: Special Application Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Special Application Footnotes — Maintenance d) Do not directly power wash Schedule Additional Required the transfer case output seals. Services Services — Severe High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the a) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use transfer case fluid.
Page 454: And Care
11-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Brakes Maintenance and Care The battery supplies power to Brakes stop the vehicle and are start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it To avoid break down or failure chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 455 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 456 11-12 Service and Maintenance Vehicle Care Windshield Wiper Blades To help keep the vehicle looking For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned like new, vehicle care products best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to are available from your dealer.
Page 457: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, Engine Oil of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 8. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 458: Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, Hood and Door Hinges in Canada 10953474). Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No.
Page 459: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 460 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 461 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 462 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 463: 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's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 464: 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 3.6L V6 Engine 12.8 L 13.5 qt...
Page 465 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 (LFX) Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 466 12-4 Technical Data NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 467: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 468 You may contact the BBB Auto In Canada, call the Canadian dealer are committed to making Line Program using the toll-free Cadillac Customer Care Centre sure you are completely satisfied telephone number or write them at 1-888-446-2000. with the new vehicle. However,...
Page 469 Customer Information 13-3 Customer Satisfaction STEP THREE — Canadian We believe our impartial program Owners: In the event that you offers advantages over courts in Procedure (Mexico) do not feel your concerns have most jurisdictions because it is been addressed after following the informal, quick, and free of charge.
Page 470 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 471: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
General Motors de Mexico, assistance. However, if a customer 1-800-496-9994 S. de R.L. de C.V. wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, Canada Customer Assistance Center the letter should be addressed to: Av. Ejercito Nacional #843...
Page 472: Mexico
00-800-052-1005 and who use Text Telephones Storage for online service and Guatemala (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment maintenance records. available at its Customer Assistance 1-800-999-5252 Center. Any TTY user can Cadillac dealer locator for...
Page 473: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Cadillac Owner Centre your vehicle, quickly and easily. qualified applicants for cost (Canada) cadillacowner.ca Find the Cadillac-recommended reimbursement of eligible Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner maintenance services for your aftermarket adaptive equipment Centre: vehicle. required for the vehicle, such as...
Page 474: Canada
1-800-263-3830. Model, year, color, and license the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. plate number of the vehicle. Roadside Service Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to (U.S. and Canada) Odometer reading, Vehicle make any changes or discontinue Identification Number (VIN), U.S.: 1-800-224-1400...
Page 475: Cadillac Owner Privileges
It is your service station. or towing service. It provides every responsibility for the repair or Cadillac owner in the United States replacement of the tire if it is Lock-Out Service: Service to with the advantage of contacting not covered by the warranty.
Page 476: Roadside Service
13-10 Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits Roadside Service Services Not Included in and Service: Pre-authorization, Roadside Service (Mexico) original detailed receipts, and Impound towing caused by a copy of the repair orders are As a new owner, your vehicle violation of any laws. required.
Page 477 *Emergency Messages: renewal of this program at the end Roadside Assistance is limited Transmission of urgent phone of its term, contact the Cadillac to moving the vehicle to the messages. Customer Assistance Center at nearest dealer. If you would like *Emergency Calls: Call for 01-800-466-0805.
Page 478 Once the dealer with a carrying capacity greater Cadillac dealership to repair has reported that the vehicle than 3.5 tons. the vehicle the same day, has been repaired, Roadside...
Page 479 Assistance program. For more caused by external forces. information, see your new vehicle Cadillac reserves the right to make warranty. Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar, any changes or discontinue the armed forces or police actions...
Page 480: Scheduling Service Appointments (U.s. And Canada)
13-14 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. (U.S. and Canada) Canada) However, if you are unable When the vehicle requires To enhance your ownership to wait, GM helps to minimize warranty service, contact experience, we and our participating inconvenience by providing several...
Page 481: Additional Program Information
Customer Information 13-15 Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle shuttle service, may not be available transportation is used instead...
Page 482: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-16 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment As a result, these parts may fit parts may also be used for repair. poorly, exhibit premature durability/ (U.S. and Canada) These parts are typically removed corrosion problems, and may not from vehicles that were total losses perform properly in subsequent If the vehicle is involved in a...
Page 483 Customer Information 13-17 Insuring the Vehicle If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: company may require you to have Driver name, address, and Protect your investment in the insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. GM vehicle with comprehensive Genuine GM Original Equipment and collision insurance coverage.
Page 484: Service Publications
13-18 Customer Information Service Publications Managing the Vehicle Damage initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this Repair Process Ordering Information with the repair professional, In the event that the vehicle requires and insist on Genuine GM parts. Service Manuals damage repairs, GM recommends Remember, if the vehicle is leased, that you take an active role in its...
Page 485: Government
Customer Information 13-19 Reporting Safety Owner Information Current and Past Models Defects Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and 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 486 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 Transport Canada at Cadillac Motor Car Division write to: 1-800-333-0510 or write to: P.O. Box 33169 Administrator, NHTSA Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5169 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Page 487: Privacy
Customer Information 13-21 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 the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 488: Onstar
13-22 Customer Information ® OnStar Navigation System To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle has a navigation access to the vehicle or the EDR is an active OnStar system, that system, use of the system may needed.
Page 489: Identification (Rfid)
Customer Information 13-23 Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences...
Page 490 13-24 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 491: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Flashing Green: On a call.
Page 492: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions the available Directions and...
Page 493 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds 1.
Page 494: Connections
14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: calls to be made and received “Call ended.” 1. Push . System responds: from the vehicle. The vehicle can “OnStar ready.”...
Page 495: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, Push to request account transfer...
Page 496 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle hardware. OnStar service may not Services for People with electrical system, wireless service, work if the OnStar equipment is not Disabilities and GPS satellite technologies to be properly installed or it has not been Advisors provide services to help available and operating for features properly maintained.
Page 497: Global Positioning
OnStar 14-7 TTY Users OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues Number (PIN) OnStar has the ability to Some OnStar services are disabled communicate to the deaf, after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of hard of hearing, or speech impaired perform Remote Door Unlock or the OnStar services, like Remote customers while in the vehicle.
Page 498 14-8 OnStar In emergency situations, OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment can use the last stored GPS Message The OnStar system is integrated location to send to emergency into the electrical architecture of the If there is limited cellular coverage responders.
Page 499 INDEX Airbag System Alarm System Check ......3-36 Anti-theft ..... .2-18 Accessories and All-Wheel Drive .
Page 500 INDEX Audio System Brake Radio Reception ....7-18 Pedal and Adjustable Calibration ..... . 5-7 Rear Seat (RSA) .
Page 501 INDEX Cautions, Danger, and Cleaning Cooling System ....10-14 Warnings ......iv Exterior Care .
Page 502 INDEX Driver Information Center (DIC) ....5-27 Damage Repair, Collision ..13-16 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-49 Driving Danger, Warnings, and ECO Button .
Page 503 INDEX Engine Exit Lighting ....6-8 Front Fog Lamp Air Cleaner/Filter ... 10-12 Extender, Safety Belt .
Page 504 INDEX Fuses General Information Headlamps (cont'd) High/Low Beam Changer ..6-2 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Lamps On Reminder ..5-27 Fuse Block ....10-42 Towing .
Page 505 INDEX Light Adaptive Forward Ignition Positions ....9-17 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-50 Lighting (AFL) Light ..5-26 Immobilizer .
Page 506 INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) High/Low Beam Changer ..6-2 Ride Control System ..5-37 Maintenance Low Fuel Warning ... .5-26 Safety Belt .
Page 507 INDEX Older Children, Restraints ..3-37 Online Owner Center ..13-6 Navigation Park ® OnStar ® OnStar ..... .14-2 Shifting Into .
Page 508 i-10 INDEX Power Rear Seat Door Locks ....2-12 Pass-through Door ... 3-13 Radio Frequency Mirrors .
Page 509 INDEX i-11 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roads Safety Defects Reporting System ......2-3 Driving, Wet ....9-6 Canadian Government .
Page 510 i-12 INDEX Security Shifting Steering (cont'd) Wheel Adjustment ... . . 5-2 Light ......5-26 Into Park .
Page 511 INDEX i-13 Tires (cont'd) Traction Sealant and Control System (TCS) ..9-32 Tachometer ....5-12 Compressor Kit .
Page 512 i-14 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-38 and Compressor Kit ..10-80 Balance ....10-69 Uniform Tire Quality Tire Pressure .