Page 1: Table Of Contents
2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual In Brief ..........1-1 Features and Controls .
Page 2: 2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade Esv Owner Manual
2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Navigation System ....... 5-1 Headlamp Aiming .
Page 3: Canadian Owners
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Helm, Incorporated CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the P.O. Box 07130 names ESCALADE and ESV are registered trademarks Detroit, MI 48207 of General Motors LLC.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Do Not, Do not do this, reduce them.
Page 5: Index
Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols that may be found on : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Adjustable Pedals : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Airbag Readiness Light...
Page 6 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
Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ........1-2 Vehicle Features .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel United States version shown; Canada similar. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 25. L. Exterior Lamps on page 4 11. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 4. M. Dome Lamp Override on page 4 17. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 16.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold to open or close the liftgate. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your Press and hold to open the liftglass.
Page 11 The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat Power Door Locks the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start If available, these switches are located on the front can be extended only once. doors. Canceling a Remote Start : Press to unlock the doors.
Page 12 Liftgate There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: Power Liftgate Press and hold on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. Press on the overhead console inside the vehicle. Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
Windows Seat Adjustment The power window Front Seats switches are located on Power Seats the driver door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
Page 14: Power Lumbar
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire Power Reclining Seatbacks control up or down. See Power Seats on page 2 4. Power Lumbar To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward.
Page 15: Second Row Seats
Memory Features Second Row Seats The controls for this If the vehicle has a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, feature are located on the the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space or driver door, and are used folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third to program and recall row seats, if the vehicle has them.
Page 16: Heated Seats
Heated Seats Rear Seats The heated rear seat Front Seats controls are located on On vehicles with heated the Rear Sear Audio and cooled front seats, (RSA) panel. the controls are located on the climate control panel. (Heated Seat): Press to heat the seat cushion and to cycle through the three temperature settings.
Page 17: Safety Belt
Safety Belt Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat mounted side impact airbags, if equipped, and roof rail airbags are not affected by this.
Page 18: Mirror Adjustment
Mirror Adjustment Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: Exterior Mirrors 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving Vehicles with outside position. power mirrors and 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded foldaway mirrors have position.
Page 19: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position.
Page 20: Exterior Lighting
For more information about interior lamps, see: AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, along with the parking lamps and taillamps. Dome Lamps on page 4 17. ;: Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps. Reading Lamps on page 4 17. 2: Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 16.
Page 21: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper/Washer Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The lever is on the left side of the steering column. : Single wipe, turn to , then release. Several Climate Control with Cooled wipes, hold the band on longer.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 41 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 20 and Rear Air Conditioning and Heating page 4 42 for more information. This is the highest System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 4 26 attainable range with all lower gears accessible.
Page 23: Portable Audio Devices
Portable Audio Devices : Press to change favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on This vehicle may have an auxilliary input, located on the ® an iPod or USB device. audio faceplate and a USB port located in the center : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only.
Page 24: Driver Information Center (Dic)
® Bluetooth Driver Information Center (DIC) For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it The DIC display is located at the bottom of the allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle s vehicle systems and enables access to the audio system and controls.
Page 25 Vehicle Customization (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. These features Monitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) include: transmitter programming, compass zone setting, and...
Page 26 Cruise Control : Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. : Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 4 8. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) This feature may alert you to vehicles located in your side blind zone.
Page 27: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located: Inside the floor console storage bin. The rear vision camera displays a view of the area On the rear of the floor console. behind the vehicle on the navigation screen when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Page 28: Performance And Maintenance
Performance and Maintenance Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor ® StabiliTrak System System (TPMS). The vehicle may have a traction control system that The TPMS warming light limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists alerts you to a significant with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving loss in pressure of one of...
Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Engine Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel Economy The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Page 30 Roadside Service OnStar U.S. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Service and OnStar If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the ®...
Page 31: How Onstar Service Works
How OnStar Service Works For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the : This blue button connects you to a specially glove box. trained OnStar advisor to verify your account OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and information and to answer questions.
Page 32: Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle OnStar Steering Wheel Controls information. This information is automatically sent to an This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be OnStar call center when is pressed, is pressed, used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See or if the airbags or ACR system deploy.
Page 33: Seats And Restraint System
Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ........2-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) .
Page 34: Head Restraints
Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 35 Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The vehicle may also be equipped with manually tilting head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down.
Page 36: Front Seats
Front Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the Power Seats control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
Page 37: Heated And Cooled Seats
Power Lumbar Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Features on page 2 6 for more information. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support.
Page 38: Memory Features
This symbol will appear on the climate control display to The heated and cooled seats will be canceled after the indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle ignition is turned off. If you want to use the heated and through the temperature settings of high, medium, and cooled seat feature after you restart your vehicle, you low and to turn the cooled seat off.
Page 39 If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter To save your positions in memory, do the following: your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is 1. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback on, automatic seat, mirror, steering wheel position, and recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, steering adjustable pedal movement will occur.
Page 40: Easy Exit Seat
Easy Exit Seat Power Reclining Seatbacks The control for this feature is located on the driver s door between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in P (Park), the exit position can be recalled by pressing the exit button. You will hear a single beep.
Page 41 WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 42: Rear Seats
Rear Seats The heated seats will be canceled ten seconds after the ignition is turned off. If the vehicle is restarted, the heated seat button will need to be pressed again to Heated Seats restart the feature. The rear outboard seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat have the heated seat feature.
Page 43 2. Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of the The seatback will fold forward automatically. seat, to release the seatback. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position.
Page 44 Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from the 3. Lift the same lever again to release the Third Row Seats rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will WARNING: tumble forward. Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 45 Automatic Seat Release Fold and Tumble Feature The transmission must be in (P) for this feature to work. WARNING: Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button.
Page 46 Folding and Tumbling the Second Row 2. Press the automatic seat release button Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or located on the panel Outside behind the rear doors. WARNING: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 47: Bucket Seats
Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting WARNING: Position To return the seat to the sitting position: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The properly attached, or twisted will not provide the seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched protection needed in a crash.
Page 48: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 49 Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the seat, do the following: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 50 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. The seatback will fold forward. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position.
Page 51 Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from the To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats, if your vehicle has them: Third Row Seats 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. WARNING: 2.
Page 52 Automatic Seat Release Fold and Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or Tumble Feature Outside The transmission must be in (P) for this feature to work. WARNING: WARNING: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 53: Third Row Seat
Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting 2. Press the automatic seat release button Position located on the panel behind the rear doors. To return the seat to the sitting position, do the following: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor.
Page 54 Folding the Seatback(s) Returning the Seatback(s) to the Upright Position Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the To return the seatback to the upright position, do the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and following: return them to their normal stowed position before 1.
Page 55 Tumbling the Third Row Seat 5. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor. 6. Tilt the seat fully forward to lock it into place. The seat can be tumbled forward for additional cargo space. 7. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked. To tumble the seat, do the following: Put the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space.
Page 56: Removing The Third Row Seat
4. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The Removing the Third Row Seat seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched To remove the seat, do the following: to the floor. 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for 5.
Page 57: Installing The Third Row Seat
Installing the Third Row Seat WARNING: To install the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. If either seatback is not locked, it could move 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 58: Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone
Safety Belts WARNING: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, This section of the manual describes how to use safety inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, belts properly. It also describes some things not to do people riding in these areas are more likely to be with safety belts.
Page 59: Why Safety Belts Work
After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
Page 60 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. In does not stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-28 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 61 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2-29 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 62: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Questions and Answers About Safety Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Belts A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I...
Page 63 First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and belt, there is important information you should know. you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen.
Page 64 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 65 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 66 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 67 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 68 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 69 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 70 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 71: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 2 47 for more information. The lap shoulder belts for the first and second row seating positions are equipped with free falling latch plates.
Page 72 If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt with a free falling latch plate is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.
Page 73 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.
Page 74: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder.
Page 75: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and the shoulder belt guide. probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to system.
Page 76 There is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position in the second row seat and the third row, if the vehicle has one. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Third Row If your vehicle has a third row, remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat.
Page 77 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 78 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 79: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Lap Belt Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 39. seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 80: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 81: Child Restraints
Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt Older Children until the child passes the below fit test: Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
Page 82 Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? WARNING: A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face Never do this. or neck.
Page 83 WARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 84: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its infants and all other children. Neither the distance airbag system is designed for them.
Page 85 WARNING: (Continued) If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. WARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 86 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? WARNING: A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during Selection of a particular restraint should take into a crash, infants need complete support.
Page 87: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems WARNING: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint A young child's hip bones are still so small that with the seating surface the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain against the back of the infant. low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 88 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
Page 89: Where To Put The Restraint
When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the Where to Put the Restraint instructions that come with the restraint which may be According to accident statistics, children and infants are on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this safer when properly restrained in a child restraint manual.
Page 90: Position
A label on your sun visor says, Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the WARNING: (Continued) rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Even if the passenger sensing system, WARNING: if equipped, has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe.
Page 91: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for WARNING: Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during A child in a child restraint in the center front seat driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make can be badly injured or killed by the frontal installation of a child restraint easier.
Page 92: Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the position that will accommodate a child restraint with vehicle.
Page 93 Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for (Lower Anchor): use with or without the top tether being attached. Others Seating positions with two require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, lower anchors. the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Top Tether Anchor): a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 94 For models with a three passenger third row seat, see the information following for installing a child restraint with a top tether in the third row, if your vehicle has one. Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor.
Page 95 Second Row Seat 60/40 Third Row Seat Three Passenger For models with 60/40 second row seating, the top For vehicles with a three passenger third row seat, tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat there is one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear cushion for each seating position in the second row.
Page 96: Latch System
According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint WARNING: system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on Do not attach more than one child restraint to a page 2 57.
Page 97 Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that against the vehicle s safety belts. This may damage the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts top tether to the top tether anchor, if the vehicle to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments.
Page 98 If the position you are If the position you are using does not have a using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual and you are using a tether, route the tether single tether, raise the over the seatback.
Page 99: Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be Seat Position attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, position, study the instructions that came with the child you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
Page 100 Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. style: 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 101 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. For passenger seating positions with a lap shoulder belt and a free falling latch plate, Position the release button on the buckle so that pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if the retractor to set the lock.
Page 102: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 59 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 103: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front
Securing a Child Restraint in the WARNING: (Continued) Right Front Seat Position This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward Put the Restraint on page 2 57.
Page 104 If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 59 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 59 for top tether anchor locations.
Page 105 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 106: Airbag System
If the vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing The vehicle may have the following airbags: system, and when the passenger sensing system has A seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver. turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off A seat mounted side impact airbag for the right indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should front passenger.
Page 107 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: WARNING: WARNING: Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if seriously injured or killed.
Page 108 There is an airbag WARNING: readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag Children who are up against, or very close to, any symbol. airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 109: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 2-77 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 110 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If the vehicle has seat mounted side impact airbags for The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, the driver and right front passenger, they are in the side and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Page 111 WARNING: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag...
Page 112: When Should An Airbag Inflate
If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the When Should an Airbag Inflate? airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right...
Page 113: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
The vehicle may or may not have seat mounted side What Makes an Airbag Inflate? impact airbags. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags. See In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an Airbag System on page 2 74. Seat mounted side electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the impact airbags and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflator.
Page 114: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you help contain the head and chest of occupants in the may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be outboard seating positions in the first, second, and third some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the rows, if equipped with a third row seat.
Page 115 The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate.
Page 116: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System When the system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. If the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicator See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 31. pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle The passenger sensing system will turn off the right has a passenger sensing system for the right front...
Page 117 A label on the sun visor says, Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the WARNING: (Continued) rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, WARNING: even if the airbag is off.
Page 118 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will WARNING: light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 31. If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on stays on, it means that something may be wrong...
Page 119 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting If the Off Indicator is Lit for an the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the Adult-Size Occupant vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 120 If this happens, use the following steps to allow the Additional Factors Affecting System system to detect that person and enable the right front Operation passenger frontal airbag: Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the 1. Turn the vehicle off. seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps 2.
Page 121: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
We recommend that you not use seat covers or other Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM Vehicle for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 90 for more Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. information about modifications that can affect how the There are parts of the airbag system in several places system operates.
Page 122 Adding Equipment to Your This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Airbag-Equipped Vehicle sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about System on page 2 84.
Page 123: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled Checking the Restraint Systems maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light Safety Belts on page 4 30 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 124: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new LATCH system After a Crash parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the WARNING: safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time of the crash.
Page 125: Features And Controls
Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ..........3-3 Theft-Deterrent Systems .
Page 126 Section 3 Features and Controls Mirrors ..........3-43 Universal Home Remote System .
Page 127: Keys
Keys WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 128: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on page 9 21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle.
Page 129 The following functions may be available if this vehicle Pressing on the RKE transmitter disarms the content has the RKE system: theft deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3 22. (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has feature, press...
Page 130: Battery Replacement
The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each Battery Replacement transmitter will have a number on top of it, 1 or 2 . Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle. REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY under DIC be recalled when using the transmitter labeled 1 ,...
Page 131: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 132 If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE 3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has transmitter functions will have an increased range of been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine operation. However, the range may be less while the is still running, to extend the engine running time vehicle is running.
Page 133 For example, if the lock button and then the remote start Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle buttons are pressed again after the vehicle has been start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil running for five minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing pressure gets low.
Page 134: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks WARNING: (Continued) Door Locks Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop WARNING: your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving From the outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Page 135: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Rear Door Security Locks When locking the doors with the power lock switch and Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from five seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 136: Lockout Protection
When you want to open a rear door when the security Liftgate/Liftglass lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual WARNING: lock, using the power door lock switch, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one.
Page 137 See Power Liftgate on page 3 14 for more information To open the entire liftgate, press the power liftgate on how to use the power liftgate. release button on the RKE or in the vehicle. See Power Liftgate on page 3 14. You can also press the To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch or touchpad on the underside of the liftgate handle (B).
Page 138: Power Liftgate
Power Liftgate WARNING: (Continued) Power Liftgate Operation If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, WARNING: or trunk/hatch open: Close all of the windows. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven Fully open the air outlets on or under the with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any instrument panel.
Page 139 On vehicles with a power liftgate the button is located Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for on the overhead console. overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power Always check to make sure the area above and liftgate feature.
Page 140 Pressing the buttons, or touchpad switch a second time Obstacle Detection Features while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction. If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power : The liftgate can also be closed by pressing the open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the power liftgate button next to the liftgate latch.
Page 141: Power Assist Steps
Manual Operation of Power Liftgate Power Assist Steps To change the liftgate to manual operation, press the Your vehicle may have power assist steps. switch on the overhead console to the OFF position. The power assist steps automatically extend from With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and...
Page 142: Windows
Windows WARNING: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 143: Power Windows
Power Windows The power window switches are located on the driver door. WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 144 Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti Pinch Override Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the WARNING: switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate If express override is activated, the window will the express feature.
Page 145: Sun Visors
Programming the Power Windows Window Lockout If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button disconnected, or is not working, you will need to is located on the driver door near the window switches. reprogram each front power window for the express-up Press the right side of the button to disable the rear feature to work.
Page 146: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems To arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. Content Theft-Deterrent The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is arming.
Page 147: Testing The Alarm
If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE Testing the Alarm transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur. The horn To test the alarm: will chirp and the lights will flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not 1.
Page 148: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer
® PASS-Key III+ Electronic You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with Immobilizer arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 9 21 for ®...
Page 149 ® It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ decoder to learn To program the new additional key: the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up 1. Verify that the new key has a stamped on it. to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys 2.
Page 150: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Avoid making hard stops for the first Starting and Operating Your 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the Vehicle new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this New Vehicle Break-In breaking-in guideline every time you get new Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate...
Page 151: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions This position locks the ignition. It may also lock the steering wheel and automatic transmission. The key The ignition switch has can be removed in LOCK/OFF. four different positions. Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags.
Page 152: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
The steering may bind with the wheels turned off center. D (START): This is the position that starts the engine. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this switch returns to ON/RUN for driving.
Page 153: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode and protects components. If the ignition key is Hybrid manual for more information. turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Page 154: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
2. If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds, Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or The vehicle has adjustable throttle and brake pedals 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. that allow you change their positions.
Page 155: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater WARNING: The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below 18°C (0°F). Vehicles Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could with an engine heater should be plugged in at least cause an electrical shock.
Page 156: Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management Automatic Transmission Operation Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Management . This system allows the engine to Hybrid manual for more information. operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending ®...
Page 157 When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the effort to Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is shift out of P (Park). See Torque Lock (Automatic moving forward could damage the transmission.
Page 158 N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to the next gear connect with the wheels. To restart when you are and has more power. already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.
Page 159 current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, the Driver Shift Control (DSC) transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear. In some cases, this may appear to be a delayed shift, however the transmission is operating normally. The vehicle's transmission uses adaptive shift controls that compares key shift parameters to pre-programmed ideal shifts stored in the transmissions computer.
Page 160: Tow/Haul Mode
The DIC display will show the message MANUAL Tow/Haul Mode SHIFT on the first line and the current gear will be displayed on the second line. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 41 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 42 for more information. The number displayed in the DIC is the highest gear that can be used.
Page 161 Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on Also see Towing a Trailer on page 6 42 for more page 6 42 for more information. information. ® The tow/haul mode works with the Autoride feature, Cruise Grade Braking if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride when ®...
Page 162: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release.
Page 163: Shifting Into Park
Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running WARNING: WARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the brake firmly set.
Page 164: Shifting Out Of Park
Torque Lock The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the battery. transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery.
Page 165: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn WARNING: (Continued) WARNING: The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust The vehicle s exhaust system has been parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park modified, damaged or improperly repaired.
Page 166: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Running the Vehicle While Parked WARNING: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in WARNING: P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 167: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Controls for the outside Manual Rearview Mirror power foldaway mirrors are located on the driver Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it door armrest. for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you.
Page 168: Park Tilt Mirrors
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Ground Illumination Lamps Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: The mirrors may also include ground illumination lamps in the base of the mirror. These lamps help to see the The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while area near the base of the front doors when it is folding.
Page 169: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. WARNING: See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 20 for more A convex mirror can make things, like other information. vehicles, look farther away than they really are.
Page 170: Object Detection Systems
Object Detection Systems WARNING: (Continued) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) If you do not use proper care before and while backing, vehicle damage, injury, or death could For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist occur. Even with URPA, always check behind the (URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h vehicle before backing up.
Page 171 PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS The system can be MANUAL: This message can occur under the following disabled by pressing the conditions: rear park aid disable button located next to the The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the radio. vehicle's rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush.
Page 172: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, amber SBZA displays light up in the side mirrors. The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes. system.
Page 173: How The System Works
SBZA Detection Zones If the turn signal is activated and a vehicle is also detected on the same side, the SBZA display will flash The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one to give you extra warning not to change lanes. lane over from both sides of the vehicle, 3.5 m (11 ft).
Page 174 SBZA is designed to ignore stationary objects; however, SBZA Error Messages the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails, The following messages may appear in the DIC: signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. This is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF: This service.
Page 175: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
FCC Information Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off See Radio Frequency Statement on page 9 21 for FCC information. To turn the rear vision camera system on or off: Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz 24.25GHz. 1. Shift into P (Park). Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak 2.
Page 176: Adjusting The Brightness And Contrast Of The Screen
The delay that is received after shifting out of Symbols R (Reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay The navigation system may have a feature that lets the can be cancelled by performing one of the following: driver view symbols on the navigation screen while Pressing a hard key on the navigation system.
Page 177 Rear Vision Camera Error Messages WARNING: (Continued) Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems. Do not back the vehicle by only looking at the RVC screen, or use the screen during longer, Rear Vision Camera System Unavailable: Displays higher speed backing maneuvers or where there when the system is not receiving information it requires...
Page 178 Rear Vision Camera Location The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. The image is provided by the camera located above the license plate. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual A.
Page 179: Universal Home Remote System
When the System Does Not Seem To Universal Home Remote Work Properly System The rear vision camera system might not work properly See Radio Frequency Statement on page 9 21 for or display a clear image if: information regarding Part 15 of the Federal The RVC is turned off.
Page 180 Do not use this system with any garage door opener Programming Universal Home that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This Remote Rolling Code includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to Read the instructions completely before attempting to learcar2u.com.
Page 181 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds.
Page 182 Programming Universal Home To program up to three devices: Remote Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting.
Page 183 Your hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote.
Page 184 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: When a switch is in the up position, write Left. When a switch is in the down position, write Right. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write Middle.
Page 185 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
Page 186: Storage Areas
Using Universal Home Remote Storage Areas Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of Glove Box a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Pull the bottom of the glove box handle upward to open Reprogramming Universal Home it.
Page 187 Rear Passenger Cupholders To set to cool mode, press and release the button the shows blue. Press and release again to turn it off. Pull down on the lid to access the cupholders in the To set to heat mode, press and release the button the rear floor console.
Page 188: Center Console Storage
Center Console Storage Roof Rack System A console compartment is located between the bucket seats. WARNING: The console has both an upper and lower storage bin accessed by lifting up on the latches located at the front If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is of the console lid.
Page 189 Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the rear or from sliding. To move the crossrails, pull out on the sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle.
Page 190: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area There are two switches in the overhead console that For vehicles with a rear storage area, it is located in the operate the sunroof. rear cargo area of the vehicle on the driver's side trim panel. Turn the knobs and swing the storage door to access the storage compartment.
Page 191 Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the Anti-Pinch Feature: If an object is in the path of the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver's sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will side switch. The sunroof will open automatically. To stop detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time.
Page 192 NOTES 3-68 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 193 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......4-3 Reading Lamps ....... . 4-17 Hazard Warning Flashers .
Page 194 Section 4 Instrument Panel Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . 4-34 Audio System(s) ........4-68 ®...
Page 195: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Tilt Wheel Hazard Warning Flashers (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off.
Page 196: Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for this feature is located on the steering wheel. : Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on.
Page 197: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile An arrow on the (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn instrument panel cluster signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also flashes in the direction of appear in the Driver Information Control (DIC).
Page 198: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it.
Page 199: Windshield Washer
Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using Rear Window Wiper/Washer them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. WARNING: See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 7 57. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
Page 200: Cruise Control
® The rear window wiper/washer will not operate if the For vehicles with an Allison or Hydra Matic 6 speed liftgate or liftglass is open or ajar. If the liftgate or automatic transmission, see Grade Braking and Cruise liftglass is opened while the rear wiper is on, the wiper Grade Braking (Allison Transmission) under Tow/Haul will return to the parked position and stop.
Page 201: Setting Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. WARNING: (On/Off): Turns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when If you leave your cruise control on when you are cruise control is off.
Page 202 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control: hills.
Page 203: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with The exterior lamps the following: control is located on Parking Lamps the instrument panel to Instrument Panel Lights the left of the steering wheel. Taillamps License Plate Lamps ;...
Page 204 ® Turn the headlamp control to off and then back to the To enable the IntelliBeam system, turn the exterior headlamp on position to make the headlamps stay on lamp control to AUTO, with the turn signal/multifunction for an additional 10 minutes. lever in its neutral position.
Page 205 The headlamp stalk is moved forward to ® IntelliBeam may not turn off the high-beams if the the high-beam position. See Headlamp High/ system cannot detect other vehicle's lamps because of Low-Beam Changer on page 4 5. any of the following: When either of these conditions occur, the The others vehicle's lamp(s) are missing, ®...
Page 206: Light Sensor
® ® Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam Cleaning the IntelliBeam Light Sensor the Rearview Mirror The light sensor is located ® on the inside of the IntelliBeam can be disabled by using the controls on vehicle in front of the the inside rearview mirror. inside rearview mirror.
Page 207: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system switches from DRL to the headlamps. If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on control to the OFF position and then release.
Page 208: Fog Lamps
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime Fog Lamps and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the control is located next (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that to the exterior lamps control on the instrument panel to driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights the left of the steering column.
Page 209: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Entry Lighting The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. They turn off after all the doors are closed. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the on if the dome override button is in the extended instrument panel brightness knob, located on the...
Page 210: Electric Power Management
Electric Power Management EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and needed.
Page 211: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power The accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliary outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. vehicle's battery to run down.
Page 212: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Analog Clock The front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in the The analog clock is not connected with any other center console near the cupholders, if the vehicle has vehicle system and runs by itself. them.
Page 213 The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature knob. Press the up or down arrows on the fan switch, the defrost button, the AUTO button, driver's side temperature knob, or the air conditioning button to turn the system on when it is off. Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Knob The driver and passenger side temperature knobs are...
Page 214: Automatic Operation
Automatic Operation 2. Set the driver's and passenger's temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow the system will control the inside temperature, the air about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use delivery, and the fan speed.
Page 215: Manual Operation
Manual Operation (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, y 9 z (Fan Control): Press the up or down arrows and side window vents. In this mode, the system to increase or decrease the fan speed turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning Pressing this button when the system is off will turn the...
Page 216 (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. An indicator mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. the recirculation is on.
Page 217: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side remove fog from the rear window. of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. <...
Page 218: Rear Air Conditioning And Heating System And Electronic Climate Controls
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating REAR: Press the REAR button on the front climate control system to turn the rear climate control system on System and Electronic Climate or off. An indicator comes on when the rear system Controls is on. The rear climate control system can also be turned off For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning by pressing and holding the...
Page 219: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Automatic Operation, If Equipped. Warning Lights, Gauges, and AUTO: Press the air delivery mode button until this Indicators setting is selected to control the inside temperature, air delivery, and fan speed. AUTO appears in the display Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is when automatic operation is active.
Page 220: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar. 4-28 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 221: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both The tachometer displays the engine speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). revolutions per minute (rpm). The vehicle's odometer works together with the Driver Safety Belt Reminders Information Center (DIC).
Page 222: Airbag Readiness Light
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other reminder light, several seconds after the engine is electronic device.
Page 223: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing WARNING: system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refers to ADVANCED AIRBAGS . If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly.
Page 224: Charging System Light
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag Charging System Light status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing This light comes on briefly system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. when the ignition key is turned to START, but the If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights engine is not running, as...
Page 225: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. If it does not, have it fixed so it will be ready With the ignition on, the brake system warning light to warn if there is a problem. comes on when the parking brake is set.
Page 226: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
® Antilock Brake System (ABS) StabiliTrak Indicator Light Warning Light The StabiliTrak indicator light comes on briefly For vehicles with the when the engine is Antilock Brake System started. (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 227: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Tire Pressure Light This gauge shows the For vehicles with a tire engine coolant pressure monitoring temperature. system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Page 228: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
When the Light Flashes First and Then is If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while On Steady the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
Page 229 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap two ways: allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. turn the light off.
Page 230: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance The vehicle may not pass inspection if: Programs the Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on Some state/provincial and local governments may have when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control engine is off.
Page 231: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent...
Page 232: Lights On Reminder
Lights On Reminder Highbeam On Light This light comes on This light comes on when whenever the parking the high-beam headlamps lamps are on. are in use. See Exterior Lamps on page 4 11 for more information. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4 5 for more information.
Page 233: Fuel Gauge
Fuel Gauge Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge. the fuel gauge shows At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before about how much fuel the the gauge reads full.
Page 234: Dic Operation And Displays
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short DIC Buttons delay, the DIC will display the information that was last The buttons are the trip/ displayed before the engine was turned off. fuel, vehicle information, See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 42 and customization, and set/ DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 58 for the reset buttons.
Page 235 Trip Odometer (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. This pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure display shows the current distance traveled in either Monitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for the transmitter programming, compass zone setting, and...
Page 236 Average Economy To stop the timer, press the set/reset button briefly while TIMER is displayed. Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE ECONOMY To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset displays. This display shows the approximate average button while TIMER is displayed.
Page 237 Blank Display Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. This display shows no information. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just Vehicle Information Menu Items been changed.
Page 238 Tire Pressure Battery Voltage On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System This display shows the current battery voltage. If the (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For DIC.
Page 239: Dic Compass
Relearn Remote Key Compass Zone Setting This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry This display allows for setting the compass zone. See (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will DIC Compass on page 4 47 for more information. erase all previously learned transmitters.
Page 240 Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling.
Page 241: Dic Warnings And Messages
Compass Calibration 2. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, 3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle calibration.
Page 242 You should take any messages that appear on the DRIVER DOOR OPEN display seriously and remember that clearing the This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver messages will only make the messages disappear, not door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of correct the problem.
Page 243: Engine Overheated Stop Engine
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is This message displays and a chime sounds when the overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine overheat warning appears on the instrument panel further enters the engine coolant protection mode.
Page 244: Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL This message displays when ice conditions are possible. If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN something interfering with the park assist system.
Page 245: Rear Access Open
REAR ACCESS OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the ON/RUN.
Page 246: Service Brake System
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE PARKING ASSIST This message displays along with the brake system This message displays if there is a problem with the warning light if there is a problem with the brake Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do not system.
Page 247: Service Tire Monitor System
SERVICE STABILITRAK SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM ® If your vehicle has StabiliTrak and this message On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System displays, it means there may be a problem with the (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is StabiliTrak system.
Page 248: Stabilitrak Off
SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM you are driving in extreme off-road conditions and require more wheel spin. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in UNAVAILABLE Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 6 30. To turn the ® StabiliTrak system on or off, see StabiliTrak System If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when the SBZA system...
Page 249 TIGHTEN GAS CAP TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message may display along with the check engine On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in cap is not tightened properly.
Page 250: Dic Vehicle Customization
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the This message displays when the windshield washer transmission fluid is overheating and the fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as transmission temperature warning is displayed on soon as possible.
Page 251 Entering the Feature Settings Menu DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). the DIC messages will appear. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is Press the customization button until the DISPLAY recommended that the headlamps are turned off.
Page 252 AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle's This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn doors will automatically lock. See Programmable off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows Automatic Door Locks on page 3 11 for more you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock.
Page 253: Remote Door Lock
REMOTE DOOR LOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. This feature allows you to select the type of feedback To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the you will receive when locking the vehicle with the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 254: Exit Lighting
DELAY DOOR LOCK EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not the This feature allows you to select the amount of time you locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark delayed.
Page 255: Approach Lighting
APPROACH LIGHTING AUTO HIGH BEAMS This feature allows you to select whether or not to have If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select to ® the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods have the Intellibeam system turned off or on.
Page 256 CHIME VOLUME PARK TILT MIRRORS This feature allows you to select the volume level of the This feature allows you to select whether or not the chime. outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Outside Power Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME Foldaway Mirrors on page 3 43 for more information.
Page 257 EASY EXIT RECALL NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 258: Remote Start
MEMORY SEAT RECALL REMOTE START This feature allows you to select your preference for the If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote memory seat recall feature. See Memory remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows Features on page 2 6 for more information.
Page 259: Factory Settings
DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED DO NOT RESTORE: The customization features will not be set to their factory default settings. This feature allows you to enable or disable the digital To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the speedometer on the DIC. desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 260: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) microphones, radio, or speakers are modified or replaced. This could result in more noticeable engine Read the following pages to become familiar with the noise at certain speeds. audio system's features. Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any equipment.
Page 261: Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition Bluetooth Controls The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and operate the in vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio name tags. Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 106 for more information.
Page 262: Pairing A Phone
The in vehicle Bluetooth system automatically links 5. The system prompts for a name for the phone. Use with the first available paired cell phone in the a name that best describes the phone. This name order the phone was paired. will be used to indicate which phone is connected.
Page 263: Storing Name Tags
4. Say the name of the phone to be deleted. If the The system uses the following commands to store and phone name is unknown, use the List command retrieve phone numbers: for a list of all paired phones. The system responds Store with Would you like to delete <phone name>? Yes Digit Store...
Page 264 4. After the system stores the phone number, it 3. Say the first digit to be stored. The system will responds with Please say the name tag followed repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. by a tone. Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete.
Page 265: Deleting Name Tags
Using the Directory Command 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system responds with Would you like to delete, <name The directory command lists all of the name tags stored tag>? Please say yes or no . by the system. To use the directory command: If the name tag is correct, say Yes to delete 1.
Page 266: Making A Call
Making a Call Using the Digit Dial Command Calls can be made using the following commands: 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. Dial 2. Say Digit Dial . The system responds with Digit Digit Dial dial using <phone name>, please say the first digit Call...
Page 267: Receiving A Call
3. Say the name tag of the person to call. Receiving a Call If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it When an incoming call is received, the audio system responds with OK, calling, <name tag> and mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. dials the number.
Page 268: Transferring A Call
Three Way Calling To Mute a call Three Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth 1. Press . The system responds with Ready phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier followed by a tone. to work. 2. Say Mute Call . The system responds with Call muted .
Page 269: Bluetooth System
To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Bluetooth System Tones The cellular phone must be paired and connected with The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. numbers stored as name tags during a call.
Page 270: Other Information
Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call Other Information ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the 1. Press . The system responds with Ready ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by followed by a tone.
Page 271: Before Driving
Driver Control of the Audio System Headphones The driver has basic control of the whole audio system. The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off dedicated to the DVD player, while Channel 2 is the radio, RSE, and the RSA (rear seat audio).
Page 272 The infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the If the foam ear pads attached to the headphones RSE overhead console. The headphones shut off become worn or damaged, the pads can be replaced automatically to save the battery power if the RSE separately from the headphone set.
Page 273 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment. The yellow jack (A) is for the video input. The white jack (B) is for the left audio input. The red jack (C) is for the right audio input. Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system.
Page 274: Audio Output
How to Change the RSE Video Screen The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the RSA system, if the Settings vehicle has this feature. The DVD player can be The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), selected as an audio source on the RSA system.
Page 275: Remote Control
The overhead console contains the IR (infrared) Notice: Storing the remote control in a hot area or transmitters for the wireless headphones and the IR in direct sunlight can damage it, and the repairs will receivers for the remote control. They are located at the not be covered by the warranty.
Page 276 (Enter): Press to select the choice that is (Next Track/Chapter): Press to go to the beginning highlighted in any menu. of the next chapter or track. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or (Display Menu): Press to adjust the brightness, the previews.
Page 277 If the vehicle has a third row video screen, the AUX (Clear): Press within three seconds after entering a button controls the source display on the second row numeric selection, to clear all numeric inputs. video screen, and the third row video screen as 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press to select chapter or described in the table below: track numbers greater than 9.
Page 278 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, If the stop button was No power. The ignition might not I push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the DVD be turned ON/RUN or in the DVD starts where I left player resumes playing...
Page 279: Cleaning The Video Screen
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. Problem Recommended Action ® *Excludes the OnStar System. I lost the remote and/or the See your dealer for headphones.
Page 280 Video Display Screens Using the RSE System The video display screens are located on the backside DVD Player: The loading slot for the DVD player is of each head restraint. located at the top of the head restraint. Insert the disc partially into the loading slot with the printed side facing Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as the rear of the vehicle.
Page 281 The DVD player can be controlled by using the buttons While the vehicle is moving, passengers should not located below the video display screen or by using the unfasten their safety belts to make adjustments to the buttons on the system s remote control. See Remote video screen control buttons.
Page 282 AV OUTPUT (Audio/Video Output Jack): Located on STOP : Press once to stop playing a DVD. the lower left side of the screen and is identified on the There is a pre-stop feature for DVD and video CD only. video screen panel as the AV OUTPUT. This feature resumes playback of the disc where it was Headphone Jack : Wired headphones can be plugged stopped.
Page 283: Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers 3 4 Channel Selector: This is located on the right earpiece. Either Channel 3 or 4 can be selected with Audio from the DVD player or an auxiliary device can the channel selector. The driver side monitor is be heard through the vehicle speakers or the wireless/ designated as Channel 3, and the passenger side as wired headphones, while the radio is tuned to one of the...
Page 284: Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim at the remote sensor located on top center of the video display screen and press the desired button. Objects blocking the line-of-sight can affect the function of the remote control. Direct or very bright light can affect the ability of the transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 285 SETUP: Press to change the default settings, see > MUTE (For DVD Only): Press to turn off the Using the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus later headphone sound. Press again to turn the sound on in this manual. There are four main menu screens, each again.
Page 286 ENTER: Press to enter a selected function or to begin AUDIO: Press to select a different language for discs playback of the disc. that are recorded with different languages. 0 9 (Numbers): The numbers located on the lower left REPEAT : Press to repeat part or all of a chapter, side of the remote control can be used to enter title, track, or the entire disc after using the A B button...
Page 287 Battery Replacement STOP : Press to stop playback of a disc. To change batteries in the remote control: To resume disc playback, press PLAY. 1. Turn the remote control face down. To start playback from the beginning of the disc, press STOP, STOP, then PLAY .
Page 288 Using the RSE On-Screen Display To set the language for the OSD: (OSD) Menus 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Use the left/right navigation arrows to navigate the Use the OSD setup display menus for: General Setup Page, then use the down navigation Initial setup arrow to select the OSD language.
Page 289 To set the TV display: The display options are: 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. Normal/PS (Pan and Scan): This displays the wide picture on the screen with a portion of the 2. Use the left/right navigation arrows to navigate the left and right sides removed.
Page 290 To reset all options to factory defaults: Settings for Parental Control 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. Use the SETUP MENU to access the parental control feature. It allows for control of the type of movie rating 2.
Page 291 To create a six digit password, use the numeric keypad on the remote control. Press the ENTER button to confirm. The default password is 136900. To change the Parental Control Password: 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control 2.
Page 292 4-100 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 293 Playing Audio CD REPEAT: Press to toggle between Track and All. The default for repeat is OFF. When an audio CD is playing, the display shows the Track repeats the track that is playing. current track and the amount of time that track has been playing, the total amount of time on the disc, and the All repeats the disc that is playing.
Page 294 Selecting Folders and Songs 3. Press the up or down navigation arrows to go through the song list and highlight the desired When an MP3 disc is inserted in the player, the song. Press ENTER to begin the playback of the navigation screen appears.
Page 295 Using the REPEAT Feature Problem Recommended Action REPEAT: Press to change between Repeat One and No picture Check that the Repeat Folder. correct video input mode is selected. Repeat One Repeats the song that is playing. Check that the Repeat Folder Repeats the folder that is video cable is playing.
Page 296: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Cleaning the Components Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Use care when touching or cleaning the components Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat such as the DVD player or the discs. passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources.
Page 297 To listen to an iPod or portable audio device through the SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between RSA, attach the iPod or portable audio device to the the radio (AM/FM), XM (if equipped), CD, and if the auxiliary input (if available), located below the RSA. vehicle has these features, DVD, and rear auxiliary.
Page 298: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next Audio Steering Wheel Controls preset radio station or channel set on the main radio. Vehicles with audio This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. steering wheel controls could differ depending on When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press this...
Page 299 Radio To scan available radio stations: ¨ 1. Press and hold until a beep is heard, to place To select preset or favorite radio stations: the radio into SCAN mode, a station will play for Press and release to go to the next or previous five seconds before moving to the next station.
Page 300: Radio Reception
Music Navigator Screen To enter the music navigator screen, press and The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, ¨ especially at night. The longer range can cause station release while on the main audio screen. While using frequencies to interfere with each other.
Page 301: Rear Side Window Antenna
Cellular Phone Usage Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside of the rear side windows may affect radio Cellular phone usage may cause interference with reception or damage the rear side window antenna. the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur Repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
Page 302 NOTES 4-110 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 303 Section 5 Navigation System Overview ......... . . 5-2 Vehicle Positioning .
Page 304: Overview
Overview Navigation System Overview Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 305 A. FULL MAP Touch Screen Button. See NAV under K. CD/DVD Video/Audio Slot. See CD Player on Hard Keys under Using the Navigation System page 5 68 or DVD Player on page 5 75 for more on page 5 12 for more information. information.
Page 306: Getting Started
T. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button. See Getting Started Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with Screen under Symbols on page 5 17 for more how the navigation system operates. information.
Page 307 Set up the navigation features before beginning Use the navigation system to: driving, such as entering an address or a preset Plan a route. destination. Select a destination using various methods and Set up your phone numbers in advance so they choices.
Page 308 When the navigation system is turned on, a screen may appear with the information below, and you must read and acknowledge the information it contains. WARNING: Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others.
Page 309: Storing Radio Station Presets
Language English/Metric See Category under Navigation Audio System on page 5 60 for more information. See From Map under To change the language of the navigation screens, see Destination on page 5 24 for more information. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 41 for more Some functions will remain limited regardless of the information.
Page 310: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Entering an Address and Point of Interest, and Storing Preset The navigation system time and the analog clock Destinations operate independently. Changing the time through the navigation system does not change the time on the Entering an Address analog clock.
Page 311 7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, 11. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, with to change the current state or province. A list of all the destination marked appears. of the available states and provinces appear. 12.
Page 312: Storing Preset Destinations
7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See Installing the Map to change the current state or province. A list of all DVD under Maps on page 5 14 for more of the available states and provinces appear. information.
Page 313: Cleaning The Display
Using Your Stored Preset Destinations Canceling Guidance These destinations are available for selection while Guidance is canceled once the final destination is driving. reached. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the final destination: 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5.
Page 314: Features And Controls
Features and Controls (Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous radio station or disc track or chapter. See Navigation Audio System on page 5 60, CD Player on page 5 68, Using the Navigation System or DVD Player on page 5 75 for more information. This section presents basic information needed to (DVD Map Disc Eject): Press to eject the DVD operate the navigation system.
Page 315 ® y © ¨ z (Phone): Press to access calling through OnStar (Seek): Press the seek arrows to seek and ® ® See the OnStar owner guide and Bluetooth scan radio stations, to seek tracks on a CD, and to seek page 4 68 for more information.
Page 316: Maps
Detailed Areas (Space): Select to enter a space between characters or the words of a name. Road network attributes are contained in the map Backspace: Select if an incorrect character has been database for detailed areas. Attributes include entered. information such as street names, street address, turn restrictions, etc.
Page 317: Installing The Dvd Map Disc
Installing the DVD Map Disc DVD Map Disc Messages When a DVD Map Disc is installed, noise from the disc If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the may occur, this is normal system operation. map disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: The navigation system in this vehicle uses a DVD to If the map disc was installed into the CD slot.
Page 318: Handling The Dvd Map Disc
Handling the DVD Map Disc Map Adjustments When handling the DVD map disc, be careful of the The system lets you adjust the scale of view on the following: map. Also, as you drive, the map scrolls automatically based on the direction of travel. Handle the disc very carefully to avoid contamination or flaws.
Page 319: Symbols
Scrolling the Map While scrolling on the map, press the GO screen button to calculate the route from the current position to the Touch anywhere on the destination mark. map screen and the scroll symbol appears. Use this Symbols feature to scroll across The following symbols are the most common symbols the map.
Page 320 The stopover symbol The distance and time displays on the map after to destination symbol a stopover has been indicates the distance added to the route. and the estimated time remaining to the final destination, depending on the option selected. The stopover symbols are numbered one through three, depending on how many stopovers have been set.
Page 321 Three-dimensional (3 D) view mode changes the The north up symbol appearance of the map display to a road level view. indicates the map with North Up, known as North The No GPS symbol Up mode. appears when the vehicle is acquiring or not receiving a Global Positioning System (GPS)
Page 322 Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map Screen Select the POI screen button to display or delete POI icons from the map. Displaying POI icons on the map shows where POIs (e.g. restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are located. This screen appears after selecting the POI screen button.
Page 323 POI Close to: Select a POI name to receive information about the POI. From this screen you can select: Address Book, 1. Once a category has been selected, touch this ® ® Go, Map, or Call (if Bluetooth or OnStar personal button to display the list of available POIs for the calling is activated).
Page 324: Driving On A Route
Driving on a Route When driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver. The pop-up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it. When approximately 1/4 mi (400 m) from the next maneuver, the screen displays the name and a detailed view of it.
Page 325: Auto Reroute
3 D Lane Guidance Dual Mode This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other half. The Interstate Exit list advises of approaching exits.
Page 326: Destination
Destination Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. To enter a destination by inputting the city name first: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2.
Page 327 4. Once a state or province has been selected the 8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, City name category is automatically selected for or Other). The system calculates and highlights the entry. route. Enter the City Name or touch the Last 5 Cities 9.
Page 328 If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the To enter a destination by entering a cross street: street name. If five or less names are available, a 1. Press the DEST hard key. list displays. If more than five are available, the List 2.
Page 329 5. Once a street has been selected, select the Cross Point of Interest (POI) Street screen button and start entering the cross The Point of Interest (POI) destination entry method lets street name. If five or less names are available, a you select a destination from the POI list.
Page 330 To use the point of interest destination entry method by To use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name: selecting a category: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the screen button.
Page 331: Address Book
Address Book To use the address book entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. The address book entry method lets you select a destination by selecting an address that has been 2. Select the screen button. stored in the address book. A list of the address book addresses display.
Page 332: Previous Destination
Previous Destination To use the previous destination entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. The previous destination entry method lets you select a destination from a list of previous destination points. 2. Select the screen button. 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary.
Page 333: From Map
From Map 3. Use the screen buttons and touch on the map to find the area that you would like to select This destination entry method allows you to select a as your destination. destination by scrolling on the map. Pressing/holding and dragging your finger on the map activates fast scrolling.
Page 334 Map Coordinates 4. Select Latitude and select either N (north) or S (south) to enter the direction of the latitude The coordinates destination entry method lets you coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the select a destination by entering latitude and longitude latitude coordinate.
Page 335: Preset Destination
Preset Destination To use the preset destination entry method: 1. Press the DEST hard key. The preset destination entry method lets you set a destination by selecting from one of five previously 2. Select the desired preset destination screen stored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations, button.
Page 336 ® Map Destination Screen Functions OnStar Destination Download ® If the map screen is used to show destination, it will OnStar Destination Download (if equipped) is a service have map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom, available for OnStar* subscribers that makes operating Scroll, etc.
Page 337 Select Add to Address Book, the navigation system copies the downloaded destination to the address book and displays the new address book entry. Select Back, the navigation system cancels your OnStar Destination Download and returns to the previous screen. The downloaded address will not be added to the previous destinations Route Guidance Not Active If an OnStar destination is downloaded while route...
Page 338: Previous Destinations
Previous Destinations Map Destination Screen Functions Previous OnStar Destination Downloads are saved If the map screen is used to show destination, it will under Previous Destinations in the navigation system have map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom, where they can be accessed or saved to the Scroll, etc.
Page 339: Getting Started On Your Route
Getting Started on Your Route Turn List Turn List: Touch to view the list of turn maneuvers for Once a destination has been entered, there are several the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. functions that can be performed. Press the DEST hard key to access the Route screen.
Page 340: Voice Volume
(Fast Forward Scroll): Select to scroll to the next stopover or to the final destination. The (fast forward skip) button changes to a fast speed fast forward. (Fast Forward Skip): Select to go to the next stopover or to the final destination. Detour Detour: Select this screen button from the Route screen, then select to detour 1 mile, 3 miles, or 5 miles...
Page 341 Add Stopover To add a stopover: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the Add Stopover screen button. This button only appears if a route has been calculated. 3. Using the desired method of entering a destination, enter the stopover. See Destination previously for more information.
Page 342: Adding Destinations To The Address Book
To delete a stopover from the current route: Adding Destinations to the 1. Press the DEST hard key. Address Book 2. Select the Delete screen button for the desired There are two ways to add a destination to the stopover to delete. address book: 3.
Page 343: Adding Or Changing Preset Destinations
Adding or Changing Preset To store an address book entry as a preset destination: Destinations 1. Select the CONFIG hard key. 2. Select the Nav screen button or press the CONFIG This feature allows additions or changes one of five key until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen preset destinations.
Page 344: Configure Menu
Configure Menu Sound Press the CONFIG key to enter the configure menu options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until Sound is selected or touch the Sound screen button to make speaker and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) adjustments. See Sound Menu under, Navigation Audio System on page 5 60 for more information.
Page 345: Route Preference
Nav (Navigation) Voice Prompt Voice Prompt: Touch the Voice Prompt screen button to change the volume of the voice prompts or to turn voice guidance on and off. Volume: Touch the + (plus) or (minus) screen buttons to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice prompts.
Page 346 Edit Address Book How to Add To add an address to the address book, see Adding Destinations to the Address Book under Destination on page 5 24. Edit Address Book Edit/View To edit the name of an address book: 1. Select the CONFIG hard key. 2.
Page 347 To add or change the phone number of an address 4. Select the Add Voice Tag screen button. book entry: 5. The system will ask for you to state the name. You 1. Select the CONFIG hard key. will have four seconds to state the name. The system will respond back with the name and 2.
Page 348 Map Database Information Off-Road Mode To turn the Off-road mode on or off, do the following: 1. Press the CONFIG hard key. 2. Press the Nav screen button. 3. Press the Off-Road mode screen button. The button will be highlighted when the feature is on. When the off-road mode is turned on, the navigation system will show the path being traveled by the vehicle when not on a marked road.
Page 349: Traffic Options
Traffic Options Read the following Options descriptions to understand how the XM NavTraffic operates. XM NavTraffic (USA and Canada) Vehicles with the navigation system have an XM NavTraffic receiver. XM NavTraffic is a subscription service provided via XM Satellite Radio. XM NavTraffic provides real-time traffic information fully integrated to the navigation system to display current...
Page 350 XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts the traffic Traffic Icon information for many markets nationally, and the service The Traffic Icon appears on the Traffic Tab, next to the may be available in more cities in the future. Visit word Traffic, when traffic is found in the local area. xmnavtraffic.com for more details on local coverage.
Page 351 if travelling on a major interstate, the system lists events Condition Traffic Status Icon immediately ahead on the interstate first. Then all other traffic events follow. Not all traffic conditions may be listed. To view the traffic condition location and information on Traffic events are in the the map: area, but none are on route.
Page 352 An arrow may appear before the distance. The Options arrow indicates the distance is a straight line distance and it shows the direction of the event from the current vehicle's position. If no arrow appears, the distance indicates how far the event is ahead on current Interstate highway or route.
Page 353 Yellow indicates slightly impaired traffic flow with Show Traffic ICONS: Select to display traffic icons on average speed between 25 and 45 mph. the map screen. This function allows which traffic information displays. Green indicates normal traffic flow with average speed above 45 mph.
Page 354 On-Route Refresh Select the On Route touch screen button to display all Select the Refresh touch screen button to update the events ahead on the current active route. If no traffic screen with all of the latest traffic events, miles, etc. events have been reported on route, No Traffic Events Traffic events update approximately every two minutes.
Page 355 After selecting the INFO (information) screen button, Category 3, Incidents: the type of traffic condition, the street name, and a (Alert): Object in the roadway, disabled vehicle, description of the traffic condition displays. See or dangerous road conditions. Scrolling the Map under Maps on page 5 14 for more (Accident): Roadway obstructed due to accident.
Page 356 Detailed Traffic Event Screens Back, Map, More, and Avoid These buttons have common functions across all three Detailed Traffic Event screens. Back: Press to return to the previous screen. Map: If available, press to display the related traffic event on the map. Traffic Event Screen The detailed Traffic Event screens are used to display additional details of a traffic event condition.
Page 357 Avoid: This button is used to avoid the location of an Display event on the route. If selected, a new route is calculated and the related traffic event is avoided. After the new route has been calculated, the navigation system goes to the full map screen and shows the new route.
Page 358 Brightness/Contrast/Mode Auto (Automatic): Touch this screen button for the system to automatically adjust the screen background depending on exterior lighting conditions. Night: Touch this screen button and the system makes the map background darker. Day: Touch this screen button and the system makes the map background brighter.
Page 359: Global Positioning System (Gps)
Global Positioning System (GPS) Do not apply after-market glass tinting to the vehicle's windows. Glass tinting interferes with The navigation system determines the position of the the system's ability to receive GPS signals and vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle causes the system to malfunction.
Page 360: Problems With Route Guidance
Vehicle is traveling at high speed. Problems with Route Guidance Vehicle changes directions more than once, Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or or when the vehicle is turning on a turn table in a more of the following conditions: parking lot.
Page 361: If The System Needs Service
To recalibrate the vehicle's position on the map, see This helps the center make sure you receive the correct your dealer. and most up-to-date DVD map disc for your vehicle. See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the Index of If the System Needs Service your vehicle's owner manual for more information.
Page 362: Navigation Audio System
Navigation Audio System Playing the Radio (Power/Volume): Press to turn the audio Before adding any sound equipment to the system on and off. Turn to increase or to decrease the vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB volume. radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off...
Page 363: Finding A Station
Finding a Station FM source shown, other sources similar If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not AM source shown, other sources similar on a map screen, press the AUDIO hard key. If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen AM/FM/XM: Touch the source (AM, FM, or XM, (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) button.
Page 364 from the category list. Removed categories do not appear on the category list screen or when the right and left arrow category screen buttons are used. FM lists may also contain a category to select if stations in the broadcast area support Radio Data Systems (RDS).
Page 365: Sound Menu
Storing Radio Station Presets Sound Menu This feature stores a mix of up to 30 AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) preset stations. To store presets: 1. Press to turn the system on. 2. If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen button, press the AUDIO key, or press the FAV (favorite) key.
Page 366 Setting the Tone Select from the following DSP settings: Normal: Adjusts the audio for normal mode. This TREBLE: Touch the plus (+) or minus ( ) sign to provides the best sound quality for all seating positions. increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble.
Page 367: Radio Menu
Radio Menu Limit Features While Driving Touch the Limit Features While Driving screen button to turn on and off the ability to limit functions while driving. When this screen button is highlighted, the following functions will be limited while driving: Music Navigator Scrolling Radio Category Scrolling Navigation Menu Scrolling and some functions...
Page 368 ® ® Bose AudioPilot Remove/Add XM Categories ® ® AudioPilot: The Bose AudioPilot noise Touch the Remove/Add XM Categories screen button to compensation technology. remove or add XM categories when selecting XM categories from the category list screen. The list of XM ®...
Page 369: Xm Radio Messages
The RDS system is always on. When information is Radio Messages broadcast from the FM station that is playing, the station XL (Explicit Language Channels): XL on the radio name or call letters displays on the audio screen. display, after the channel name, indicates content Satellite Radio Service with explicit language.
Page 370: Cd Player
No Artist Info: No artist information is available. CD Player The system is working properly. The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and No Title Info: No song title information is available. as a DVD video player. See DVD Player on page 5 75 The system is working properly.
Page 371 (Load): To load one disc, do the following: (Eject): To eject a disc, do the following: 1. Press the load hard key and follow the screen 1. Press the eject hard key. message displayed. 2. The system displays Ejecting Disc . 2.
Page 372: Playing An Audio Cd
Playing an Audio CD (Rewind): Touch and hold this button to rewind quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stop rewinding. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. (Forward): Touch and hold this button to fast forward quickly through a track selection.
Page 373: Using An Mp3 Cd
It is recommended that there is a maximum of Using an MP3 CD 192 files on a disc. MP3 Format The files can be recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with a maximum capacity of 700MB. There are guidelines that must be met, when creating an MP3 disc.
Page 374 Order of Play If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the Play will begin from the first track under the root ignition or radio, the CD will start playing where it directory.
Page 375 To load multiple discs, do the following: To eject all discs at once, press and hold the eject hard key. The system will display the disc number being 1. Press and hold the load hard key and follow the ejected. screen message displayed.
Page 376 When playing an MP3 the rear seat operator can power (Rewind): Touch and hold this button to rewind on the RSE video screen and use the remote control to quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound navigate through the MP3. at a reduced volume.
Page 377: Dvd Player
DVD Player (Load): To load one disc, do the following: 1. Press the load hard key and follow the screen The player can be used for DVD audio and DVD video. message displayed. DVD video will not display on the navigation screen 2.
Page 378: Dvd Menu Options
(Eject): To eject a disc, do the following: (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn the knob to increase or 1. Press the eject hard key. decrease the volume of the audio system. 2. The system will display Ejecting Disc . Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to Press the DISC screen button to display the Disc turn off the navigation system, RSE video screen, and...
Page 379 Enter: Touch this button to select the highlighted (Forward): Touch and release this button to option. advance rapidly through the scene, chapters, and titles. Touch this button again to increase the fast forwarding Return: Touch this button to go back to the previous speed.
Page 380 Menu: Touch this button to display the DVD menu of Search: Touch this button to display the search screen. the current area of the DVD that is playing. This button Select Title or Chapter Search for DVD video and is not available for DVD audio. Group or Track for DVD audio.
Page 381 Day: Touch this screen button and the system will make the navigation screen background darken. Monitor: From the DVD Setup screen, touch this button to adjust the viewing angle of the DVD on the navigation screen. This is not available on all DVDs. This button is not available for DVD audio Touch the button to close the screen in from the left...
Page 382: Dvd Messages
Menu Language: Touch English, Francais, Espanol, (Next Track/Chapter): Press this hard key to go to Italiano, or Deutsch to change the default language of the next track or chapter. This button may not work the DVD video menus. The menu language must be when the DVD is playing the copyright information or available on the disc.
Page 383: Connecting A Usb Storage Device ® Or Ipod
You are driving on a very rough road. When the ® To connect an iPod , connect one end of the USB cable road becomes smoother, the DVD should play. that came with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port.
Page 384 Using the Navigation Audio System to ® Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The navigation audio system can control a USB storage device or an iPod by using the radio touch screens and steering wheel controls. 1. Touch the AUX buttton and then the USB button. 4.
Page 385 A warning message will display for a few seconds. 8. Touch the left or right arrow to select desired Category such as: Artist, Album, Genre, etc. A list of that category will display. The iPod or USB storage device should not be pulled out from the USB dock.
Page 386: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of Your CDs and DVDs If playing recorded media such as a CD or DVD, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD or DVD quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, recording speed, max media recording speed, and the way the CD or DVD has been handled.
Page 387: Auxiliary Devices
Do not add any label to a CD or DVD, it could get caught in the player. If a CD or DVD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD or DVD with a soft marker.
Page 388: Voice Recognition
3. For the second row display select the Rear AUX To use voice recognition, do the following: screen button next to Rear Display 1 and for the 1. Push and hold the third row display select the Rear AUX screen SRCE button on the button next to Rear Display 2.
Page 389: Voice Recognition Commands
When the system recognizes the command the Voice Recognition Commands system does one of the following: The following list shows all of the voice commands Perform the function. available for the navigation system with a brief Ask you to confirm your choice. description of each.
Page 390: Radio Commands
Storing Voice Tags Radio Commands From the address book entry information page, press The following are radio commands that can be the Add Voice tag screen button. The system responds accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as Name Please? and you will have four seconds to they are written.
Page 391: Voice Help
CD Commands Auxiliary Commands The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that The following auxiliary commands can be accessed can be accessed by clearly stating the commands by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are exactly as they are written. written.
Page 392 NOTES 5-90 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 393: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 6 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ..6-2 Driving at Night ....... . 6-24 Defensive Driving .
Page 394: Your Driving, The Road, And The Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the Drunk Driving Vehicle WARNING: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your Defensive driving means always expect the reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment unexpected. The first step in driving defensively is to can be affected by even a small amount of wear your safety belt See Safety Belts: They Are for...
Page 395: Control Of A Vehicle
For persons under 21, it is against the law in every Control of a Vehicle U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, The following three systems help to control the vehicle psychological, and developmental reasons for while driving brakes, steering, and accelerator.
Page 396: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 33. rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard Braking action involves perception time and reaction stops.
Page 397: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent happens with ABS: a braking skid.
Page 398: Braking In Emergencies
® Using ABS StabiliTrak System Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system down firmly and let antilock work. The brakes might called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled vibrate or some noise might be heard, but this is system that assists the driver with directional control of normal.
Page 399 If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak The traction control light along with one of the following messages will be disable button is located displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): on the instrument panel TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION below the climate CONTROL, STABILITRAK OFF, SERVICE controls.
Page 400: Traction Control Operation
It is recommended to leave the system on for normal If the wheel(s) of one axle is allowed to spin ® driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the excessively while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or warning lights, and any relevant DIC messages are snow, and you want to rock the vehicle to attempt to displayed, the transfer case could be damaged.
Page 401: Magnetic Ride Control
Magnetic Ride Control RSS also interacts with the tow/haul mode that, when engaged, will provide additional control of the shock The vehicle may have the MagneRide control system. absorbers. This additional control results in better ride MagneRide constantly checks speed, wheel position, and handling characteristics when the vehicle is loaded lift/dive and steering of the vehicle.
Page 402: Steering
Steering Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective Power Steering than braking. For example, you come over a hill and If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid, see the Two mode find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls Hybrid manual for more information.
Page 403: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 404: Passing
Passing Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by Look down the road, to the sides, and to not overdriving those conditions.
Page 405: Off-Road Driving
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try The airbag system is designed to work properly under a your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, wide range of conditions, including off road usage. or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting Always wear your safety belt and observe safe driving to a lower gear.
Page 406 Before You Go Off-Roading If you think you will need some more ground clearance at the front of your vehicle, you can remove the front Have all necessary maintenance and service fascia lower air dam. The air dam is held in place by work done.
Page 407: Environmental Concerns
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Driving The heaviest things should be on the floor, forward of the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward WARNING: as you can. Be sure the load is properly secured, so things are not tossed around.
Page 408: Traveling To Remote Areas
Always carry a litter bag and make sure all refuse Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving is removed from any campsite before leaving. It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and Take extreme care with open fires (where close to home before you go into the wilderness.
Page 409: Scanning The Terrain
Some things to consider: WARNING: Is the path ahead clear? Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? When you are driving off-road, bouncing and Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? quick changes in direction can easily throw you Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction out of position.
Page 410: Driving On Hills
Driving on Hills elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a near the top, but you might not see this because the hill.
Page 411: Driving Uphill
Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to Driving Uphill approaching traffic on trails or hills. Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering to let opposing traffic know you are there.
Page 412: Driving Downhill
If the engine has stopped running, you need to If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your parking brake still applied, shift the transmission transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine.
Page 413 Vehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphill, WARNING: but if it happens when going downhill: 1. Stop the vehicle by applying the regular brakes and apply the parking brake. Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause 2.
Page 414: Driving Across An Incline
Surface conditions can be a problem. Loose Driving Across an Incline gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause An off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a the tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the vehicle hill.
Page 415: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline When driving on sand, wheel traction changes. On loosely packed sand, such as on beaches or sand dunes, the tires will tend to sink into the sand. This WARNING: affects steering, accelerating, and braking. Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Page 416: Driving At Night
Driving in Water After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. WARNING: These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings Driving through rushing water can be dangerous.
Page 417: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles because headlamps can only light WARNING: up so much road ahead. Watch for animals. Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not When tired, pull off the road. work as well in a quick stop and could cause Do not wear sunglasses.
Page 418: Highway Hypnosis
Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to Other Rainy Weather Tips recommended pressure? Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have include: up-to-date maps? Allow extra following distance. Highway Hypnosis Pass with caution. Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Page 419: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING: Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Page 420: Winter Driving
Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 6 5 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on a Driving on Snow or Ice slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the Allow greater following distance on any slippery road tires and the road, creating less traction or grip.
Page 421 WARNING: WARNING: (Continued) Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. For more information about carbon monoxide, see This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine Exhaust on page 3 41. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. which cannot be seen or smelled.
Page 422: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Mud, Ice, or Snow Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the system.
Page 423: Recovery Hooks
Recovery Hooks WARNING: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 424: Loading The Vehicle
Loading the Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 425 The Tire and Loading Information label also The resulting figure equals the available shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. and the recommended cold tire inflation For example, if the XXX amount equals pressures (D).
Page 426 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Weight for Weight for (453 kg) (453 kg) Example 1 = Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight @ 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg)
Page 427 The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs Weight for (453 kg) Example 3 = Subtract Occupant 1,000 lbs Weight @ 200 lbs (453 kg) (91 kg) ×...
Page 428 The Certification/Tire label also tells you the WARNING: maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, Do not load the vehicle any heavier than you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), vehicle.
Page 429: Automatic Level Control
If you put things inside your vehicle like There is also important loading information for suitcases, tools, packages, or anything off-road driving in this manual. See Loading Your else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. Vehicle for Off-Road Driving under Off-Road If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a Driving on page 6 13.
Page 430: Towing
The system is activated when the ignition key is Recreational Vehicle Towing turned to RUN and will automatically adjust If the vehicle has a two mode hybrid engine, see the vehicle height thereafter. The system may exhaust Two mode Hybrid manual for more information. (lower vehicle height) for up to 10 minutes after Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle the ignition key has been turned to LOCK.
Page 431 All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy and Dolly Towing Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground. All-wheel-drive vehicles are not designed to be towed with any wheels on the ground.
Page 432: Dinghy Towing
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly. See Dolly Dinghy Towing Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) following. Dolly Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the transmission could If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with...
Page 433: Level Control
Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication manufacturer's instructions. while being towed. 6.
Page 434: Autoride
If a weight distributing hitch is being used, it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate, thereby WARNING: leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch. ® Autoride The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is With this feature, improved vehicle ride and handling is not driven properly.
Page 435: Pulling A Trailer
Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that a Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) itself. Trailering means changes in handling, and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy.
Page 436: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) is calculated assuming the tow vehicle has only the driver but all required trailering How heavy can a trailer safely be? equipment. Weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be It depends on how the rig is used.
Page 437: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight.
Page 438 Trailering may be limited by the vehicle's ability to carry Weight of the Trailering Combination tongue weight. Tongue or kingpin weight cannot cause It is important that the combination of the tow the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight ratings...
Page 439 Weight Distributing Hitch Adjustment Hitch Cover The vehicle may have a hitch cover. To remove the hitch cover: A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of Vehicle 1. Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees When using a weight-distributing hitch, the spring bars counterclockwise.
Page 440: Safety Chains
To reinstall the hitch cover: Safety Chains 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle Always attach chains between the vehicle and the and push the upper tabs in the hitch cover into the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the chrome slots in the fascia.
Page 441 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 3 36 for more information. Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
Page 442: Driving With A Trailer
Trailer Brakes WARNING: (Continued) A loaded trailer that weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read To maximize safety when towing a trailer: and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks are installed, adjusted and maintained properly.
Page 443: Making Turns
Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and Backing Up attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. lamps, tires and mirrors. If the trailer has electric Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to brakes, start the combination moving and then apply the left.
Page 444: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is WARNING: not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
Page 445: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking Leaving After Parking on a Hill brake and shift into P (Park). 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 5. Release the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine 3. Shift into a gear WARNING: 4.
Page 446: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Red: Battery Feed* Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the The vehicle has a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer underhood electrical center, but the wires are not...
Page 447: Trailer Recommendations
Electric Brake Control Wiring Trailer Recommendations Provisions Subtract the hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of the load the These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as vehicle can carry. It does not include the weight of the part of the trailer wiring package.
Page 448 NOTES 6-56 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 449: Service And Appearance Care
Section 7 Service and Appearance Care Service ..........7-4 Automatic Transmission Fluid .
Page 450 Section 7 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 7-57 Appearance Care ....... . . 7-99 Interior Cleaning .
Page 451 Section 7 Service and Appearance Care Electrical System ....... . 7-109 Instrument Panel Fuse Block .
Page 452: Service
Service Accessories and Modifications When non dealer/non retailer accessories are added to For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, supported service people.
Page 453: California Proposition 65 Warning
GM Accessories are designed to complement and California Proposition 65 Warning function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM emit chemicals known to the State of California to Accessories.
Page 454: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to If this vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid, see the Two mode service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the Hybrid manual for more information.
Page 455: Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies.
Page 456: Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Octane Gasoline Specifications If the vehicle has the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Code J), use At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of specification D 4814 in the United States or 87 or higher.
Page 457: Additives
Additives other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States fuels. are now required to contain additives that help prevent This vehicle was not designed for fuel that engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing contains methanol.
Page 458: Fuels In Foreign Countries
We encourage the use of E85 in vehicles that are 11 L (3 gal) when refueling. You should drive the vehicle designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a renewable immediately after refueling for at least 11 km (7 mi) to fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol as corn and other crops.
Page 459: Filling The Tank
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving. Filling the Tank WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island.
Page 460 WARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 461: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), the Filling a Portable Fuel Container TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays if the fuel cap is not properly installed. WARNING: WARNING: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle.
Page 462: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under WARNING: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and WARNING: start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could An electric fan under the hood can start up and be burned.
Page 463: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille.
Page 464: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. When you open the hood on the 6.2L engine this is what you will see: 7-16 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 465: Engine Oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 7 22. L. Underhood Fuse Block on page 7 113. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Adding Cooling System on page 7 27. Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 7 39.
Page 466: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 7 16 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil.
Page 467: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils meeting these requirements should have Look for three things: the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol GM4718M indicates that the oil has This vehicle's engine requires a special oil meeting been certified by the GM Standard GM4718M.
Page 468: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. Flushes A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 49. Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 469: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 470: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/ See Engine Compartment Overview on page 7 16 for filter assembly . See the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. Engine Compartment Inspect the air cleaner/filter every other oil change and Overview on replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile page 7 16.
Page 471 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. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Page 472: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the Transmission Fluid transmission. Too much can mean that some of the It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or fluid level.
Page 473: Cold Check Procedure
4. Allow the engine to idle (500 800 rpm) for at least 1. Locate the one minute. Slowly release the brake pedal. transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine 5. Keep the engine running and press the Trip/Fuel compartment, on the button or trip odometer reset stem until TRANS passenger side of the TEMP (Transmission Temperature) displays on the...
Page 474 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 160°F and 200°F (71°C and 93°C). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check.
Page 475: Cooling System
4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower Consistency of Readings level. Repeat the check procedure to verify the Always check the fluid level at least twice using the reading. procedures described. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If fluid is added, it may take 15 minutes or longer to obtain an accurate reading because of residual fluid draining down the dipstick tube.
Page 476 WARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C.
Page 477: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant WARNING: The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine (240 000 km), whichever occurs first. parts, can be very hot.
Page 478: What To Use
Protects against rust and corrosion. What to Use Will not damage aluminum parts. Helps keep the proper engine temperature. WARNING: Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 479: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of ®...
Page 480 How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank WARNING: WARNING: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank engine parts.
Page 481 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn.
Page 482: Engine Overheating
5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur.
Page 483: If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment
If you do decide to lift the hood , make sure the vehicle If Steam Is Coming From The Engine is parked on a level surface. Compartment Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should WARNING: be running.
Page 484 If No Steam Is Coming From The 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the Engine Compartment road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the engine idle.
Page 485: Overheated Engine Protection
Overheated Engine Protection Engine Fan Noise Operating Mode The vehicle has electric cooling fans. You might hear the fans spinning at low speed during most everyday If an overheated engine condition exists and the driving. The fans can turn off if no cooling is required. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message is displayed, Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or high an overheat protection mode which alternates firing...
Page 486: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 7 16 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment for reservoir location. cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3.
Page 487: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, What to Use follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. When windshield washer fluid needs to be added, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer Use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing fluid.
Page 488: Brakes
Brakes Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are Brake Fluid worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as The brake master cylinder necessary, only when work is done on the brake reservoir is filled with...
Page 489 Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. from entering the reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 7 16. The fluid level should be WARNING: above MIN.
Page 490: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched the proper sequence to torque specifications in warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new Capacities and Specifications on page 7 117.
Page 491: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many If the vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid, see the Two mode parts have to be of top quality and work well together if Hybrid manual for more information. the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 492: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode WARNING: Hybrid manual for more information. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas cables to start your vehicle.
Page 493 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by on during the jump starting procedure, they could the warranty. be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
Page 494 WARNING: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. WARNING: Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded.
Page 495 6. Connect the red WARNING: positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you dead battery. Use a badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts remote positive (+) once the engine is running.
Page 496 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable to the remote negative ( ) terminal, on the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11.
Page 497: All-Wheel Drive
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the How to Check Lubricant vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover, if the vehicle has one, to its original position. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, be...
Page 498: Rear Axle
What to Use How to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 8 10. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 499: Front Axle
What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 8 10. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 500: Headlamp Aiming
Be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one Headlamp Aiming person or 160 lbs (75 kg) sitting on the driver seat. The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming Have the tires properly inflated. system. The aim of the headlamps have been preset at Have the spare tire is in its proper location in the the factory and should need no further adjustment.
Page 501 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in 7.
Page 502: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 7 56. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting WARNING: 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal The low beam high intensity discharge lighting tape line.
Page 503: Led Lighting
LED Lighting 2. Remove the two screws from the The vehicle may have LED headlamps. taillamp assembly. For replacement of the LED lighting assembly contact your dealer. Back-Up Lamps To replace this bulb: 1. Open the liftgate. See Power Liftgate on page 3 14 for more information.
Page 504: License Plate Lamp
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly. When reinstalling, 2. Twist and pull the license plate lamp forward make sure to line up the pins on the taillamp through the molding opening. assembly with the vehicle. If you do not line up the 3.
Page 505: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 8 3. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield.
Page 506: Tires
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the Tires backglass.
Page 507 WARNING: WARNING: (Continued) Overinflated tires are more likely to be Poorly maintained and improperly used cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden tires are dangerous. impact such as when you hit a Overloading your tires can cause pothole. Keep tires at the recommended overheating as a result of too much pressure.
Page 508: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) Original equipment tires designed Useful information about a tire is molded into the to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a sidewall. The following illustration is an example TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. of a typical P Metric tire sidewall.
Page 509: Tire Size
(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit (B) Tire Width The three digit number indicates Maximum load that can be carried and the the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall maximum pressure needed to support that load. to sidewall. For information on recommended tire pressure (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit number that see Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 7 65 and...
Page 510: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Tire Terminology and Definitions Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat pressing outward on each square inch of the tire.
Page 511 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an Occupant Distribution Designated seating asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward positions. when mounted on a vehicle. Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure. asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 512 Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs tire can operate. (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading the Vehicle on page 6 32.
Page 513: Inflation - Tire Pressure
Inflation - Tire Pressure A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the your vehicle's original equipment tires and the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
Page 514: High-Speed Operation
How to Check High-Speed Operation Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are WARNING: properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or are underinflated.
Page 515: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio maintain correct tire pressure, even if under inflation and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
Page 516: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Federal Communications Commission At the same time a message to check the pressure in a (FCC) and Industry Canada specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. The low tire pressure warning light and See Radio Frequency Statement on page 9 21 for the DIC warning message come on at each ignition information regarding Part 15 of the Federal cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation...
Page 517: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
The TPMS sensor matching process was started Notice: Liquid tire sealants could damage the Tire but not completed or not completed successfully Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors. Sensor after rotating the vehicle's tires. The DIC message damage caused by using a tire sealant is not and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the covered by your warranty.
Page 518: Tpms Sensor Matching Process
TPMS Sensor Matching Process You have two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match all four tire/ Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. wheel positions. If it takes longer than two minutes, to Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one match the first tire and wheel, or more than five minutes or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes...
Page 519: Tire Inspection And Rotation
5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. 9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure decreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds, level as indicated on the Tire and Loading or until a horn chirp sounds.
Page 520 Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire tires as soon as possible and check wheel Pressure Monitor Operation on page 7 68. alignment. Also check for damaged tires or Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly wheels.
Page 521: When It Is Time For New Tires
The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. When It Is Time for New Tires The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, cannot be repaired well because of the size or driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions, location of the damage.
Page 522 GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall WARNING: performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while pressure monitoring performance.
Page 523: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels WARNING: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after resistance to rollover.
Page 524: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition To These Quality grades can be found where applicable on Grades. the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and Treadwear maximum section width. For example: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating Treadwear 200 Traction AA based on the wear rate of the tire when tested...
Page 525: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
A tire marked C may have poor traction Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance performance. Warning: The traction grade The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest braking traction tests, and does not include tire life and best overall performance.
Page 526: Tire Chains
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, Used Replacement Wheels wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original WARNING: equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors for your vehicle.
Page 527: If A Tire Goes Flat
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a WARNING: (Continued) skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by vehicle and tire size combination and road steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 528: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire WARNING: (Continued) If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage the vehicle is raised.
Page 529: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is stored under the storage tray, which is located on the driver's side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse). A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire.
Page 530 The tools you will be using include the following: 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. A. Jack D. Jack Handle Extensions 3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise to B.
Page 531 To access the spare tire: 1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C), you will first need to remove the hitch cover. Remove it by turning the two fasteners located at the bottom of the cover counterclockwise and then pull the cover down and rotate towards you.
Page 532: Spare Tire
Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D) connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire. 6. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (H) to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 533 Once the retainer is separated from the pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and latch. 9. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. 8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer (G).
Page 534 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 7 80 for more information. 2. To remove the center cap, place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out.
Page 535 WARNING: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. WARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 536 5. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 6. Take off the flat tire. Rear Position Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle extensions (C).
Page 537 WARNING: WARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time.
Page 538 10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower 11. Tighten the nuts the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel WARNING: wrench clockwise. Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off.
Page 539: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: 1. Check under the Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist vehicle to see if the assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is cable end is visible. designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off If the cable is not your vehicle.
Page 540 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 7 81. 5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.
Page 541 WARNING: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare.
Page 542: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 543 1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/ wheel retainer (G) from the guide pin. Pull the pin through the center of the wheel.
Page 544 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and centered in the wheel opening.
Page 545 To store the tools: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag (B). 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3. Position the jack(E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver's side trim panel over the wheelhouse.
Page 546: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 7 65 and Loading the Vehicle on page 6 32 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle.
Page 547: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window Interior Cleaning defogger. When cleaning the glass on the vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 548: Fabric/Carpet
Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with To clean: degreasers can leave residue that streaks and 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per club soda. gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps.
Page 549: Leather
Leather TEHAMA Leather The leather surface on the seat was not designed to be A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to aggressively cleaned using any commercial product. remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, Use a well wrung cloth dampened with water to remove a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be dust.
Page 550: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause Plastic Surfaces annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to conditions.
Page 551: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often. Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can WARNING: damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle. Check the cleaning product label.
Page 552: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of damage it.
Page 553: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually Clean the outside of the windshield and backglass with needed. However, chrome polish may be used on glass cleaner.
Page 554: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, and Trim chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes The vehicle may have either aluminum or on them because they could damage the surface.
Page 555: Tires
Tires Finish Damage To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing corrode quickly and may develop into major repair products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish expense.
Page 556: Chemical Paint Spotting
Chemical Paint Spotting Vehicle Identification Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Page 557: Service Parts Identification Label
Engine Identification Electrical System The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This Add-On Electrical Equipment code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See Engine Specifications under Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle Capacities and Specifications on page 7 117 for the unless you check with your dealer first.
Page 558: Power Windows And Other Power Options
Power Windows and Other Power If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the Options same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other cigarette lighter...
Page 559 Fuses Usage Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted Stoplamp Rear Climate Controls Power Mirror Body Control Module (BCM) The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown.
Page 560: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Driver Information Center (DIC) The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the Rear Wiper steering column. Cooled Seats Top View Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock Feature)
Page 561: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Harness Usage Connector HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 Special Equipment Option Upfitter SEO/UPFITTER Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker Driver Seat Circuit Breaker Rear Sliding Window...
Page 562 Fuses Usage Engine Control Module, Throttle Control Trailer Brake Controller Front Washer Oxygen Sensors Antilock Brakes System 2 Trailer Back-up Lamps Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Engine Control Module (Battery) Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side) Transmission Control Module (Battery) Vehicle Back-up Lamps Passenger Side Low-Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage...
Page 563 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils Miscellaneous (Ignition), Cruise (Left Side) Control Trailer Park Lamps Liftgate Release Driver Side Park Lamps Airbag System (Battery) Passenger Side Park Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster Fog Lamps Not Used Horn Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) Passenger Side High-Beam Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Headlamp...
Page 564 J-Case Fuses Usage Relays Usage Heavy Duty Antilock Braking System FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Cooling Fan 2 FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed Antilock Brake System 1 FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control Starter HDLP LO/HID Low-Beam Headlamp Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes) FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps Left Bussed Electrical Center 1...
Page 565: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 8 10 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood.
Page 566 Capacities Application English Metric Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Replacement) 6.0 qt 5.7 L Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 qt 1.4 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid after filling.
Page 567 Section 8 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......8-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..8-10 Introduction .
Page 568: Introduction
Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. Introduction See Loading the Vehicle on page 6 32. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary driving limits.
Page 569: Scheduled Maintenance
At your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive Scheduled Maintenance the highest level of service available. Your dealer has When the Change Engine Oil Soon specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts, as well as, up to date tools and Message Displays equipment to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics.
Page 570 Engine cooling system inspection. Visual Every Engine Oil Change inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on replacement, if needed. page 7 17. An Emission Control Service. Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, Engine coolant level check.
Page 571: Additional Required Services
Automatic transmission shiftlock control system Additional Required Services check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 8 8. At Each Fuel Stop Ignition transmission lock check. See Owner Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on Checks and Services on page 8 8. page 7 17.
Page 572 First Engine Oil Change After Every debris. During any maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, 40 000 km/25,000 Miles care should be taken to not directly spray the Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. transfer case output seals.
Page 573 First Engine Oil Change After Every First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles 240 000 km/150,000 Miles Automatic transmission fluid and filter change Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill, (normal service). See Automatic Transmission cooling system and cap pressure check, and Fluid on page 7 24.
Page 574: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check WARNING: WARNING: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or could move suddenly.
Page 575: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the engine running and the transmission in...
Page 576: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® water and use only DEX-COOL Engine Coolant Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part Coolant. See Engine Coolant on number, or specification can be obtained from your page 7 29.
Page 577 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Chassis Canada 88901242) or lubricant Points Canada 10953474). Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Weatherstrip Lubricant Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 578: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 Wiper Blades...
Page 579: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 8-13 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 580: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading 8-14 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 581 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading 8-15 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 582 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading 8-16 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 583: Customer Assistance Information
Section 9 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ... 9-2 Reporting Safety Defects ......9-17 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .
Page 584: Customer Assistance And Information
Information resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 458 8006. In Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Communication Centre at 1-888-446-2000. Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order dealer and to Cadillac.
Page 585 STEP THREE U.S. Owners: Both General Motors You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the and your dealer are committed to making sure you are toll-free telephone number or write them at the following completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, address: if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the BBB Auto Line Program...
Page 586 STEP THREE Canadian Owners: In the event that For further information concerning eligibility in the you do not feel your concerns have been addressed Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and toll-free 1 800 207 0685, or call the General Motors Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to Customer Communication Centre, 1 800 263 3777...
Page 587: Online Owner Center
Store online service and maintenance records My Dealers: Save details such as address and Find Cadillac dealers for service nationwide phone number for each of your preferred GM Exclusive privileges and offers dealers.
Page 588: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes www.gm.ca to write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter should be addressed to: 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone United States...
Page 589: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Mexico, Central America and GM Mobility Reimbursement Caribbean Islands/Countries Program (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 Col. Granada C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-466-0805 This program is available to qualified applicants for cost Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0805 reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive...
Page 590: Roadside Service
Telephone number of your location Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or Location of the vehicle driver if they decide the claims are made too often, Model, year, color, and license plate number of the or the same type of claim is made many times.
Page 591: Cadillac Owner Privileges
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Additional travel information is also available. Allow Highway: Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for three weeks for delivery. warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash Trip Interruption Benefits and Service: If your and cannot be driven.
Page 592 $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be an auto club or towing service. It provides every restricted. Propane and other fuels are not Cadillac owner in the United States with the advantage provided through this service. of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, a...
Page 593: Scheduling Service Appointments
Scheduling Service Appointments Courtesy Transportation Program When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact To enhance your ownership experience, we and our your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy a service appointment and advising your service Transportation, a customer support program for consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty...
Page 594: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing public transportation is used instead of the dealer's several transportation options.
Page 595: Collision Damage Repair
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a All program options, such as shuttle service, may not courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an for specific information about availability.
Page 596: Repair Facility
Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts the same materials and construction methods as the may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion parts with which your vehicle was originally built.
Page 597: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle If a Crash Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with If there has been an injury, call emergency services for comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters are significant differences in the quality of coverage have been taken care of.
Page 598 Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must replacement parts. See Collision Parts earlier in this live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, section. your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts.
Page 599: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States
Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or Reporting Safety Defects to the write to: United States Government Administrator, NHTSA If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Page 600: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
General Motors. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: information on the engines, transmission, axle, Cadillac Customer Assistance Center suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Cadillac Motor Car Division Service Bulletins P.O.
Page 601: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. Vehicle Data Recording and RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Privacy shipping fees Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated Current and Past Models computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven.
Page 602: Event Data Recorders
Event Data Recorders Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag location) is recorded.
Page 603: Onstar
® OnStar Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) If your vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions near crash like situations. The OnStar Terms and such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system Conditions provides information on data collection and security, as well as in connection with conveniences...
Page 604 NOTES 9-22 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 605 All-Wheel Drive ........7-49 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ..... .6-9 Accessories and Modifications .
Page 606: Automatic Transmission
Appearance Care (cont.) Underbody Maintenance ......7-107 Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body Washing Your Vehicle ......7-103 Bulb Replacement .
Page 607: Care Of
Child Restraints Bulb Replacement (cont.) Headlamps ........7-54 Infants and Young Children .
Page 608 Customer Assistance ....... .9-6 Cleaning (cont.) Weatherstrips ........7-103 Offices .
Page 609 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....4-41 DIC Operation and Displays ..... . 4-42 E85 Fuel .
Page 610 Engine (cont.) Flashers, Hazard Warning ......4-3 Cooling System ........7-27 Flat Tire .
Page 611 Fuel Economy Driving for Better ....... . . 1-25 Hazard Warning Flashers ......4-3 Fuses Head Restraints .
Page 612 Lamps (cont.) License Plate ........7-56 Ignition Positions .
Page 613 Lights (cont.) Oil Pressure ........4-39 Magnetic Ride Control .
Page 614 ® OnStar System ........1-26 Operation, Universal Home Remote System ..3-55 Navigation Ordering Cleaning the System .
Page 615 ® Program PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer ... . . 3-24 ® PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Courtesy Transportation ......9-11 Operation .
Page 616 Ride Control Systems Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ......3-51 Rear Window Washer/Wiper ......4-7 Road Sensing Suspension .
Page 617 Shifting Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat ......2-10 Out of Park ........3-40 Bucket Seats, Rear .
Page 618 Storage Areas (cont.) Tires ..........7-58 Rear .
Page 619 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....7-77 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ... . 3-46 Wheel Replacement .
Page 620 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ..7-105 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ... 4-27 Washer ..........4-7 Warnings Washer Fluid .

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