Page 1 2014 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2014 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-79 Customer Information ..13-1 Towing the Vehicle ..10-83 Customer Information .
Page 3: Using This Manual
For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of Text marked Caution provides text. Symbols are shown along with Danger information that may indicate a the text describing the operation or hazard that could result in injury information relating to a specific Text marked...
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Safety Belt Reminders ® or OnStar : Tire Pressure Monitor : Brake System Warning Light ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Charging System : Windshield Washer Fluid : Cruise Control : Engine Coolant Temperature : Exterior Lamps : Fog Lamps : Fuel Gauge...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-10 Side Blind Zone Steering Wheel Alert (SBZA) ....1-18 Adjustment .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9: Information
In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-7. 10. Exterior Lamp Controls on 18. Heated and Ventilated Front page 6-1. Seats on page 3-8 (If 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Equipped). Lane-Change Signals on Front Fog Lamps on page 6-6 19.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold three seconds to sound the panic Information alarm. This section provides a brief : Press and hold to open or overview about some of the close the liftgate. important features that may or may Press the key release button near not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) lamps will remain on as long as the To lock or unlock the doors from the Keyless Access engine is running. The doors will be outside, press on the RKE locked and the climate control transmitter.
Page 12 In Brief Power Door Locks Power Liftgate Operation Choose a power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch until There is a power door lock switch the indicator lines up with the on the front door panels. desired position. Press the center of : Press to lock the doors.
Page 13: Windows
In Brief Windows Remote Window Operation To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the If equipped, remote operating seat cushion. windows will open all the windows from outside the vehicle by pressing 2. Move the seat forward or and holding on the Remote rearward to adjust the seat...
Page 14: Memory Features
In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by Power Seats Memory Features moving the rear of the control (1) up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. Raise or recline the seatback by tilting control (2) forward or rearward.
Page 15: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief Heated and Ventilated Head Restraint Press , if available, to Seats ventilate the driver or passenger Adjustment seat. A ventilated seat has a fan Do not drive until the head restraints that pulls or pushes air through the for all occupants are installed and seat.
Page 16: Safety Belts
1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the System overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-26. Mirror Adjustment Exterior United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada and Mexico...
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 To adjust the mirror: Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment Adjustment 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the If the vehicle has this feature, the driver or passenger mirror. position of the throttle and brake 2.
Page 18: Exterior Lighting
1-12 In Brief See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Exterior Lighting : Turns the dome lamp on. Pedal on page 9-15. Reading Lamps Interior Lighting There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear Dome Lamps passenger doors. These lamps The dome lamp controls are in the come on when any door is opened.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 HI: Use for fast wipes. Windshield Washer : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and LO: Use for slow wipes. Pull the windshield wiper lever instrument panel lights. A warning toward you to spray windshield chime sounds if the driver door is washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Page 20: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Rear Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls The rear wiper controls are on the The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the end of the windshield wiper lever. heating, cooling, and ventilation. ON: Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 See Dual Automatic Climate Control Vehicle Features System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8-6 Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission.
Page 22: Cruise Control
1-16 In Brief : Press to decline an incoming : Press to go to the next or : Press to turn the system on call, or end a current call. Press to previous favorite when listening to and off. An indicator appears in the mute or unmute the infotainment the radio.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Infotainment System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio If equipped, FCA is intended to help players, phone, navigation system, avoid or reduce the harm caused by and voice or speech recognition. front-end crashes.
Page 24: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
1-18 In Brief Lane Departure See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may also have the Front on page 9-53. Parking Assist system, a higher Warning (LDW) speed Backing Warning System, Rear Vision and the Rear Automatic Braking If equipped, LDW is intended to help system.
Page 25: Doors
In Brief 1-19 Storage Compartments These are powered while the Read the instructions completely vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or before attempting to program the The glove box is air conditioned and ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until Universal Remote system. Because can be used to store items at a the driver door is opened within of the steps involved, it may be lower temperature.
Page 26: Maintenance
1-20 In Brief Performance and Press and release again to Tire Pressure Monitor turn traction control back on. Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire goes out in the instrument Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). cluster. The appropriate Traction Control/ message is displayed in the DIC. Electronic Stability See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-37.
Page 27: Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System The oil life system can also be reset may come on in cool weather when as follows: 1. Using the DIC controls on the the vehicle is first started, and then right side of the steering wheel, 1.
Page 28 Canada: 1-800-882-1112 limits or drive more slowly when TTY Users (U.S. Only): conditions require. 1-888-889-2438 Keep vehicle tires properly New Cadillac owners are inflated. automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service Program. Combine several trips into a single trip. See Roadside Service on page 13-5.
Page 29: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-20 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-20 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows This key, located inside the Remote Contact Roadside Service if locked Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, is out of the vehicle. See Roadside used for the driver door and Service on page 13-5. glove box. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle.
Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not Pressing may also arm the working correctly, see your theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle dealer or a qualified technician Alarm System on page 2-17. for service. If equipped, pressing will also Remote Keyless Entry lock the fuel door.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows On some models, pressing and Keyless Access Operation holding will open all of the With the Keyless Access system, windows. you can lock and unlock the doors and access the hatch without If equipped, pressing will also removing the RKE transmitter from unlock the fuel door.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Temporary Disable Passive Programming Transmitters to Passenger Doors Locking Feature the Vehicle When the doors are locked and the Temporarily disable the passive Only RKE transmitters programmed RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of locking by pressing and holding to the vehicle will work.
Page 34: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Insert the vehicle key of the 3. Place the new transmitter into Programming without a transmitter into the key lock the transmitter pocket. The Recognized Transmitter cylinder on the driver door transmitter pocket is inside the If there are no currently recognized handle and turn the key, center console storage area...
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC 6. Remove the transmitter from the displays PRESS ENGINE transmitter pocket and press the START BUTTON TO LEARN transmitter button. and then press the ENGINE To program additional START/STOP button.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement 1. Open the center console storage Caution area and the storage tray. When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
Page 37: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start Other conditions can affect the 3. Press the brake pedal and select performance of the transmitter. See the ON/RUN/START ignition If available, this feature allows the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) mode to drive the vehicle. engine to be started from outside of System on page 2-2 for additional Extending Engine Run Time...
Page 38 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Two remote vehicle starts or a Shutting the Engine Off After a Warning (Continued) start with an extension have Remote Start already been used. To cancel a remote start, do any of Young children who get into The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Page 39: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Keyless Access (Lock): Press to lock the doors. To lock or unlock the door, use the (Unlock): Press to unlock the key in the driver door. Turn the key doors. counterclockwise once to unlock the driver door;...
Page 40: Automatic Door Locks
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection Safety Locks The doors will lock automatically Lockout protection decreases the The rear door safety locks prevent when all doors are closed, the chances that the keys may be passengers from opening the rear ignition is on, and the shift lever is accidentally locked in the vehicle.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 The rear door power windows are Doors Warning (Continued) also disabled. See Power Windows on page 2-22. Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that Press again to deactivate the brings in only outside air and safety locks and power windows.
Page 42: Roof
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Power Liftgate Warning For vehicles without Keyless Access, unlock the vehicle before You, or others, could be injured if opening the liftgate. caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one Press the touch pad in the handle of in the way of the liftgate as it is the liftgate, above the license plate,...
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 OFF: The liftgate only operates The power liftgate may be manually in this position. temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or low battery Manual operation of a liftgate that conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate also has power operation requires can still be operated manually.
Page 44 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Obstacle Detection Features Setting the Power Liftgate liftgate cannot be set below that minimum and the new setting will 3/4 Mode If the liftgate encounters an obstacle not be recorded. during a power open or close cycle, To change the liftgate stop position: a warning chime will sound and the Manual Operation of Power...
Page 45: Vehicle Alarm System
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 If the RKE button is pressed while Vehicle Security Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. power operation is disabled, the turn A door, the hood, or the liftgate This vehicle has theft-deterrent signals flash and the liftgate will is open.
Page 46: Immobilizer Operation
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle alarm system will not Disarming the Alarm System If the alarm system has been arm if the doors are locked with activated, a message will appear on To disarm the alarm system or turn the key.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 If the engine does not start and the It is possible for the immobilizer security light stays on, there is a system to learn new or replacement problem with the system. Turn the RKE transmitters. Up to eight ignition off and try again.
Page 48: Power Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have side blind Convex Mirrors zone alert. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9-53. Warning Folding Mirrors A convex mirror can make things, Manual Folding Mirrors like other vehicles, look farther If equipped, manually fold the...
Page 49: Reverse Tilt Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Power Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Automatic Dimming Mirrors Mirror Reset the power folding mirrors if: If the vehicle has the automatic The mirrors are accidentally dimming mirror, the driver outside obstructed while folding. mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.
Page 50: Manual Rearview Mirror
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Manual Rearview Mirror Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Adjust the inside rearview mirror for Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up.
Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Express-Down/Up Windows 2. Place the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ Windows that have the START. express-down/up feature allow the 3. From any partial open position, windows to be lowered and raised close the window and continue fully without holding the window to pull the switch briefly after the switch.
Page 52 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows auto-reverse. The window will return Remote Window Operation Press to activate the rear to normal operation once the object window lockout, the indicator light in If equipped, the remote operating or condition is removed. the switch illuminates. windows will open all the windows If conditions prevent the window from outside the vehicle by pressing...
Page 53: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Sun Visors Roof 2. Sunshade Switch Sunroof Switch Sunroof Vent: To vent the sunroof, press the rear of the sunroof switch (1) to On vehicles with a sunroof, the the first detent and release, the switches are on the overhead sunroof will open to the vent console.
Page 54 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sunshade Switch Open/Close: To open or close the sunshade, press the front or back of the sunshade switch (2) to the first detent and hold, to open or close the sunshade to a desired position. Express Open/Express Close: To express open or close the sunshade, press the sunshade...
Page 55: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 3-31 Safety Belts ....3-12 Restraints Adding Equipment to the How to Wear Safety Belts...
Page 56 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Warning 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 57 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats head restraint after the button is Front Seats released to make sure that it is The vehicle's rear seats have locked in place. Seat Adjustment adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Lumbar Adjustment 1. Pull the handle at the front of the Move the seat forward or Power Lumbar seat cushion. rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Adjustment Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 60 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. If equipped, the 1, 2, and MEM 2. Move the seatback to the buttons on the outboard side of the desired position, and then driver seat are used to manually...
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions previously stored memory positions. Depending upon the Auto Memory Placing the ignition in OFF before Recall feature enabled in the vehicle To save positions to the 1 and 2 the stored positions are reached personalization menu, memory 1 buttons: stops the recall.
Page 62: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints To activate the recall when On - At If the memory position is still not If something has blocked the driver Ignition On is selected in the vehicle recalling, see your dealer for seat while recalling the exit position, personalization menu: service.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated and Press to heat the driver or Warning (Continued) Ventilated Seats passenger seat. cause the seat heater to During a remote start, the heated or Press , if available, to ventilated seats can be turned on overheat.
Page 64 3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Raising the Seatbacks Split Folding Seatbacks Warning With this feature, either side of the If either seatback is not locked, it rear seatback can be folded down could move forward in a sudden for more cargo space. stop or crash.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-11 To raise the seatback: 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, and then release the lever when the 1. Lift the lever on top of the seatback is in the desired seatback. Raise the seatback position. A tab near the seatback and release the lever.
Page 66: Seats And
3-12 Seats and Restraints the off setting. Three lights indicate Safety Belts Warning (Continued) the highest setting, and one light This section of the manual indicates the lowest. are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed.
Page 67: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
Page 68: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt. forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-15 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3.
Page 70 3-16 Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so that the After the height adjuster is set to the Rear Safety Belt Comfort shoulder portion of the belt is on the desired position, try to move it down Guides shoulder and not falling off of it. The without pressing the release button This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt should be close to, but not...
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 72: Safety Belt Use During
3-18 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten together so that the safety belt can around you, you should use it. be removed from the guide. Slide the guide back into its storage But if a safety belt is not long pocket located on the side of...
Page 73: Safety Belt Care
Seats and Restraints 3-19 to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety safety belts may not protect you in a belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a crash. They can rip apart under replaced.
Page 74: Airbag System
3-20 Seats and Restraints Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG is on the center of the to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following steering wheel for the driver and on airbags: the instrument panel for the front Warning...
Page 75: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Where Are the Airbags? Warning Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured against, or very close to any or killed.
Page 76 3-22 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, passenger seat-mounted side right front passenger, and second impact airbags are in the side of the...
Page 77: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-23 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at inflating airbag must be kept airbags.
Page 78: What Makes An Airbag
3-24 Seats and Restraints A seat-mounted side impact airbag What Makes an Airbag Airbags supplement the protection is designed to inflate on the side of provided by safety belts by Inflate? the vehicle that is struck. distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the In a deployment event, the sensing Roof-rail airbags are designed to...
Page 79: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints 3-25 What Will You See after the hazard warning flashers by Warning using the controls for those an Airbag Inflates? features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags Warning could cause breathing problems...
Page 80 3-26 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-27 certain conditions. No other airbag Warning Warning (Continued) is affected by the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The passenger sensing system restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag works with sensors that are part of or killed if the passenger frontal is off.
Page 82 3-28 Seats and Restraints There is a critical problem with frontal airbag, depending upon the If the On Indicator Is Lit for a the airbag system or the person s seating posture and body Child Restraint passenger sensing system. build. Everyone in the vehicle who The passenger sensing system is has outgrown child restraints should When the passenger sensing...
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-29 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
Page 84 3-30 Seats and Restraints operates. We recommend that you the seat. If the passenger airbag Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other is turned on, the on indicator will aftermarket equipment except when be lit. serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific If the front passenger seat gets wet, adult-sized occupant should not...
Page 85: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Servicing the Your dealer and the service manual Warning (Continued) have information about the location Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag sensors, sensing and proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing wiring.
Page 86: Airbag System Check
3-32 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle has rollover roof rail Caution Warning (Continued) airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10-58 for If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your additional important information. opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting If your vehicle needs to be modified may not work properly.
Page 87: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 88 3-34 Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not Warning (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be belt. The belt force would then be thrown out of the vehicle. Older applied right on the abdomen. children need to use safety belts That could cause serious or fatal properly.
Page 89: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Infants and Young Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should Children have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither Everyone in a vehicle needs the vehicle's safety belt system nor protection! This includes infants and its airbag system is designed all other children.
Page 90 3-36 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor seat, always move the front To reduce the risk of neck and vehicle in which it will be used. passenger seat as far back as it head injury during a crash, infants For most basic types of child...
Page 91: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued) any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.
Page 92 3-38 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. system is fail-safe. No one can availability in Canada, check with Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not...
Page 94: Latch System
3-40 Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat vary considerably in size, and some be secured with the LATCH system, Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions this can be done as long as the (LATCH System) better than others.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a a child restraint with these single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). attachments in the vehicle. Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top Not all vehicle seating positions or tether to the anchor.
Page 96 3-42 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Top Tether Anchors The top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located under Rear Seat...
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-43 the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, following the instructions that or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and...
Page 98 3-44 Seats and Restraints attachments or the desired 2. If the child restraint manufacturer Caution (Continued) seating position does not have recommends that the top tether lower anchors, secure the child be attached, attach and tighten Do not fold the empty rear seat restraint with the top tether and the top tether to the top tether with a safety belt buckled.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-45 If you are using a dual If you are using a single tether in the rear outboard tether in the rear outboard seating position with an seating position and the adjustable head restraint, head restraint has been route the dual tether around removed, route the single the head restraint.
Page 100 3-46 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. The headrest in the rear center seating position is not removable and should be lowered to the stowed position for child If you are using a single restraint installation.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-47 1. Insert the head restraint posts Warning Warning (Continued) into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches on the With head restraints that are not death in a crash. To help make posts must face the driver side installed and adjusted properly, sure the LATCH system is of the vehicle.
Page 102 3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-49 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-40. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 104: Where To Put The Restraint
3-50 Seats and Restraints System) on page 3-40 for additional Warning Warning (Continued) information on installing the head restraint properly. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag Securing Child Restraints or killed if the right front is off.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-51 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3-40 for how and that came with the child restraint.
Page 106 3-52 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 107 Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders .
Page 108: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders Front Storage A storage area is located in front of the shift lever. Push upward on the top of the door and release; the The front cupholder has a divider If equipped with storage behind the door automatically opens. that can be adjusted to climate control system, touch and accommodate large or small...
Page 109: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features The center console has an armrest, upper storage tray, and lower storage area. Cargo Cover The armrest can be adjusted. Slide For vehicles with the dual position the top of the armrest to adjust to cargo cover, it can be used to cover the desired position.
Page 110 Storage into the rear compartment, or the lower (2) position to conceal objects in the rear compartment. Install the Cargo Cover 1. Hold the cartridge so that the pull-out shade faces the rear of the vehicle. 5. Insert the shade pins in the 2.
Page 111: Cargo Tie-Downs
Storage Cargo Tie-Downs For vehicles equipped with cargo tie downs, the four tie-downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Use the tie-downs to secure small loads. Cargo Management System A prop rod locks to hold the cover Press the red button on the prop rod up when opened.
Page 112 Storage Warning (Continued) closed position and latch before driving. If the cover is removed, always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached. To access the rear storage areas of the cargo management system, and the tire sealant and compressor kit: 3.
Page 113 Storage U-Rail 3. Reinstall the fence and lock both latches (1) by turning to align with the arrow on the adapter (2). Press both adapter buttons to move the adapters (2) on the straight part of the u-rail. For vehicles with a u-rail system, the fence can be moved to different To move the fence around the u-rail, positions on the u-rail track to...
Page 114 Storage Installing the Fence 3. Insert the top of the fence into Insert the D-ring sliders (1) into the the lower two clips (1). channel (2) located in the middle of Insert the fence into the adapters the rail. Push the button to move the 4.
Page 115: Cargo Net
Storage Warning (Continued) net. If items are not properly stored, damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown about the vehicle. You or others could be injured. Always store items behind the net. If equipped, the cargo net can be used to store light loads, keeping them from falling over or being The loop of the D-ring slider must...
Page 116 4-10 Storage 3. Mount the cargo net to the rear 5. Mount the cargo net to the cargo 6. Pull on the straps to tighten seat tethers on the back of the tie-downs on the lower side the net. folded down rear seats and pull panels.
Page 117: Convenience Net
Storage 4-11 4. Open the cargo management Roof Rack System Caution system cover. 5. For vehicles with an inflator kit, Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning store the cargo net in the that weighs more than 100 kg available space next to the kit. If something is carried on top of (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or the vehicle that is longer or wider...
Page 118 4-12 Storage fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt maneuvers; otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its...
Page 119 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-12 Fuel Economy Light ..5-24 Engine Coolant Temperature Low Fuel Warning Light .
Page 120: Controls
Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Messages ....5-34 while driving. Ride Control System Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Messages .
Page 121: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls The steering wheel takes about (End Call): Press to decline an (Next or Previous three minutes to start heating. incoming call, or end a current call. Favorite): Press to go to the next Press to mute or unmute the or previous favorite when listening Horn infotainment system when not on...
Page 122 Instruments and Controls Heavy snow or ice can overload the Keep this area of the windshield wiper motor. clear of debris to allow for best system performance. Wipe Parking If the ignition is changed to STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF mode while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will INT (Intermittent Wipes): Use for immediately stop.
Page 123: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Wiper Arm Assembly Protection activated. See Washer Fluid on ON: Press the upper portion of the page 10-18 for information on filling button for continuous rear window When using an automatic car wash, the windshield washer fluid wipes.
Page 124: Headlamp Washer
Instruments and Controls The wiper operations return to Headlamp Washer The compass system is designed to normal when the transmission is no operate for a certain number of If equipped with headlamp washers, longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle miles or degrees of turn before they are located to the side of the speed has increased.
Page 125: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the Time Power Outlets There is a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory To set the time: The accessory power outlets can be power outlet. When not using the used to plug in electrical equipment, 1.
Page 126: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Caution Caution be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Holding a cigarette lighter in while If papers, pins, or other the equipment. See Add-On it is heating does not let the flammable items are put in the Electrical Equipment on page 9-68.
Page 127: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 128: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 129: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Cluster Application Displays Audio Units: Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Units menu. While the Audio application page is The cluster has three interactive Choose English or metric units by displayed, press SEL to enter the display zones.
Page 130: Odometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Odometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The odometer shows how far the The tachometer displays the engine vehicle has been driven, in either speed in revolutions per kilometers or miles. minute (rpm). This vehicle has a tamper-resistant Caution odometer.
Page 131: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
Page 132: Safety Belt Reminders
5-14 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder if an object is put on the seat such There is a passenger safety belt Light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery reminder light near the passenger...
Page 133: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 that passengers may need to fasten If there is a problem with the airbag their safety belts. After the system, a Driver Information Center passenger safety belt is buckled, (DIC) message may also come on. the corresponding safety belt See Airbag System Messages on symbol in the instrument cluster page 5-38.
Page 134: Charging System Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is Warning (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front away. See Airbag Readiness outboard passenger frontal airbag is Light on page 5-15 for more allowed to inflate.
Page 135: Malfunction
Instruments and Controls 5-17 system. Have it checked by your have the vehicle serviced by your Caution dealer. Driving while this light is on dealer. See Ignition Positions on could drain the battery. page 9-15. If the vehicle is continually driven When this light comes on, or is with this light on, the emission flashing, the Driver Information...
Page 136 5-18 Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap Caution (Continued) amount of cargo being hauled as properly installed should turn the soon as it is possible. light off. could lead to costly repairs not If the light continues to flash, find a Check that good quality fuel is covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 137: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Emissions Inspection and Only Mode and the malfunction Brake System Warning indicator lamp does not come Maintenance Programs Light on. See your dealer for Depending on where you live, your assistance in verifying proper The vehicle brake system consists vehicle may be required to operation of the malfunction of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 138: Electric Parking Brake
5-20 Instruments and Controls brake is released, or while driving, the vehicle that is causing the Warning there is a problem with the Electric parking brake system to work at a Parking Brake system or another reduced level. The vehicle can still The brake system might not be system.
Page 139: Lane Departure Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the ABS light stays on, turn the Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator ignition off. (LDW) Light If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle. Then start the engine again to reset the system.
Page 140: Traction Off Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your...
Page 141: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the indicator/warning light is on Tire Pressure Light Caution and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively The engine coolant temperature working. warning light indicates that the See Traction Control/Electronic vehicle has overheated. Driving Stability Control on page 9-30.
Page 142: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and For vehicles with the fuel economy Then Is On Steady mode light, it comes on when the eco (economy) button, located next If the light flashes for about a minute to the shift lever, is pressed.
Page 143: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Security Light High-Beam On Light Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light The security light should come on This light comes on when the briefly as the engine is started. If it high-beam headlamps are in use. This light should come on briefly as does not come on, have the vehicle the vehicle is started.
Page 144: Front Fog Lamp Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster. The displays show the status of many The fog lamp light comes on when The cruise control light is white vehicle systems.
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-27 4. Press SEL while an item is range estimate is based on an : Press the five-way control highlighted to select or deselect average of the vehicle's fuel to move between the interactive that item. When an item is economy over recent driving history display zones in the cluster.
Page 146 5-28 Instruments and Controls Average Speed: Shows the Travel Time: Shows the estimated Follow Distance: Shows the average speed of the vehicle in time duration remaining for the current following distance to the kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles current route. vehicle ahead.
Page 147: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 other than when the oil has just Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and been changed. It cannot be reset Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC accurately until the next oil change. indicate the status of the vehicle or To reset the engine oil life system, BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE some action that may be needed to...
Page 148: Brake System Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls TRANSPORT MODE ON RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Compass Messages This message is displayed when the This message is displayed if the vehicle is in transport mode. Some Electric Parking Brake is on while This message is displayed when the features can be disabled while in the vehicle is in motion.
Page 149: Door Ajar Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 ADAPTIVE CRUISE NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS Door Ajar Messages TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE PEDAL APPLIED DOOR OPEN This message displays when This message displays when A door open symbol will be attempting to activate Adaptive Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is displayed on the DIC showing which Cruise Control (ACC) when it is active and the driver is pressing the...
Page 150: Engine Cooling System
5-32 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages IDLE ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too ENGINE TEMP engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 151: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL Engine Power Messages TIGHTEN GAS CAP On some vehicles, this message This message displays when the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED displays when the engine oil level fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the This message displays when the may be too low.
Page 152: Lamp Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls NUMBER OF KEYS AUTOMATIC LIGHT Object Detection System PROGRAMMED CONTROL ON Messages This message displays when This message is displayed when the 24 GHz RADARS OFF programming new keys to the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and vehicle.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-35 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP This can occur under the following FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED conditions: REDUCED CLEAN WINDSHIELD The radar is not clean. Keep the This message displays when the This message displays when the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, Active Emergency Braking System camera is blocked.
Page 154 5-36 Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST OFF See Driver Assistance Systems on Forward Collision Alert (FCA) page 9-43. features. Take the vehicle to your This message displays when the dealer. Parking Assist system has been SERVICE AUTOMATIC turned off or when there is a SERVICE PARK ASSIST COLLISION PREP temporary condition causing the...
Page 155: Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 SERVICE SIDE DETECTION Ride Control System the dealer. If the message still displays or appears again when you SYSTEM Messages begin driving, the system needs If this message remains on after service. See your dealer. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE continued driving, the vehicle needs SERVICE STABILITRAK service.
Page 156: Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls SPORT MODE ON Security Messages Starting the Vehicle Messages This message displays when Sport THEFT ATTEMPTED Mode has been activated. See PRESS BRAKE TO START This message displays if the vehicle Selective Ride Control on page 9-32 VEHICLE detects a tamper condition.
Page 157: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire attempting to remove the key from pressure message at a time. The the vehicle if the vehicle is not in This message displays when the P (Park). DIC also shows the tire pressure system is learning new tires.
Page 158: Vehicle Speed Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls TURN WIPER CONTROL TO Vehicle Personalization Menus INTERMITTENT FIRST The following list of menu items may Personalization be available: This message is displayed when Use the audio system controls to attempting to adjust the intermittent Time and Date access the personalization menus wiper speed without intermittent Language [Language]...
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Language [Language] Radio Audible Touch Feedback This allows Audible Touch Select the Language menu and the Press to display the Radio Menu Feedback to be turned on or off. following may be displayed: and the following may be displayed: Select Off or On.
Page 160 5-42 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Air Quality Sensor Alert Type This allows for selection of air This feature will set crash alerts to Select and the following may be quality sensor operation at high or beeps or seat vibrations. This displayed: low sensitivity.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-43 last-second automatic braking Comfort and Convenience Reverse Tilt Mirror capability is still provided with the Select and the following may be This allows the feature to be turned Alert setting, but it is much less displayed: on or off.
Page 162 5-44 Instruments and Controls Passive Door Lock Select On or Off. On some vehicles Auto Door Unlock select Off, Normal Sensitivity, Remote Left in Vehicle Alert This allows selection of which of the or Low Sensitivity. doors will automatically unlock when Remote Unlock Light Feedback the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) Exit Lighting...
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Select Off or On. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Ringtones This feature sounds an alert when Press to change the ring tone for Remote Start Auto Heat Seats the RKE transmitter is left in the the specific phone. The phone does If equipped and turned on, this vehicle.
Page 164 5-46 Instruments and Controls Select Confirm More or Calibrate Touchscreen Restore Vehicle Settings Confirm Less. Select to calibrate the touchscreen, This allows selection of restoring then follow the prompts. vehicle settings. Prompt Length Select Cancel or Restore. This feature adjusts the voice Turn Display Off prompt length.
Page 165: Universal Remote System Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-47 Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
Page 166 5-48 Instruments and Controls 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
Page 167: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-49 does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during Operation for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does...
Page 168 5-50 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
Page 169: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-8 Exit Lighting ....6-9 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .
Page 170 Lighting Keep this area of the windshield (Parking Lamps): Turns on the clear of debris to allow for best parking lamps including all lamps, system performance. except the headlamps. The high-beam headlamps remain (Headlamps): Turns on the on, under the automatic control, headlamps together with the parking until one of the following situations lamps and instrument panel lights.
Page 171: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting The vehicle is loaded such that on to indicate the IntelliBeam is the front end points upward, reactivated. See Headlamp causing the light sensor to aim High/Low-Beam Changer on high and not detect headlamps page 6-3 or Flash-to-Pass on and taillamps.
Page 172: Adaptive Forward
Lighting A light sensor on top of the darkness of the surroundings. The To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp instrument panel makes the DRL other lamps that come on with the control to the AUTO position. work, so be sure it is not covered. headlamps will also come on.
Page 173: Twilight Sentinel
Lighting When it is bright enough outside, Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel also provides the headlamps go off, and the exterior illumination when exiting the DRL come on, as long as the vehicle until one of the following exterior lamp control is in the occurs: AUTO position.
Page 174: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting lamps, and other exterior lamps This warns others that you are If after signaling a turn or lane come on. The transition time for the having trouble. Press again to turn change the arrow flashes rapidly or lamps coming on varies based on the flashers off.
Page 175: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the (Front Fog Lamps): Press to lowest level to which the displays turn the fog lamps on or off. An will automatically be adjusted. indicator light on the instrument Instrument Panel cluster comes on when the fog Illumination Control Cargo Lamp lamps are on.
Page 176: Dome Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamp is in the overhead There are reading lamps in the Entry Lighting console. overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps The headlamps, taillamps, license come on automatically when any plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome door is opened.
Page 177: Exit Lighting
Lighting Exit Lighting of charge. It then adjusts the voltage climate control fan at high speed, for best performance and extended heated seats, engine cooling fans, The headlamps, taillamps, parking life of the battery. trailer loads, and loads plugged into lamps, back-up lamps, and license accessory power outlets.
Page 178: Battery Power Protection
6-10 Lighting Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time.
Page 179: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 180 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 181: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation. System ..... . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 182 Climate Controls Climate Control Touch Screen The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate The fan, air delivery mode, air control buttons on the faceplate are conditioning, driver and passenger adjusted. The air delivery mode can temperatures and SYNC settings be adjusted on the climate control can be controlled by pressing status screen.
Page 183 Climate Controls For automatic operation: The driver and passenger climate control system, press and temperatures can also be adjusted hold the fan down button or touch 1. Press AUTO. by pressing the controls on the screen fan control until it is off. 2.
Page 184 Climate Controls If equipped, an air quality sensor Pressing this button cancels (Defog): Clears the windows of may also activate recirculation when automatic recirculation. Press AUTO fog or moisture. Air is directed to the to return to automatic operation; it detects increasing levels of poor windshield and floor outlets.
Page 185 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Driver and Passenger Heated and Sensor Ventilated Seats (If Equipped): (Rear Window Defogger): The solar sensor, located on top of Press to heat the driver or Press to turn the rear window the instrument panel near the passenger seat cushion and defogger on or off.
Page 186: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control 6. Rear AUTO (Automatic (On/Off) Operation) System 6. TEMP (Temperature Control) 7. Front (Front Climate Control If equipped with a rear climate Touch Screen) control system, the settings can be 8. Rear Control Lockout adjusted with the rear climate control buttons and the touch 9.
Page 187 Climate Controls SYNC: Press the SYNC button on Manual Operation Air Vents the touch screen to match the rear (Fan Control): Press Move the sliding knob on the air climate control temperature to the briefly or press and hold the rear outlets up and down or left and right front climate control driver climate control buttons or touch...
Page 188: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance 5. Remove the old air filter. 6. Install the new air filter. Passenger Compartment 7. Close the service door and Air Filter latches. 8. Reinstall the upper portion of the The filter removes dust, pollen, and glove box. other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle.
Page 189: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-19 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-20 Stability Control .
Page 190: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat California Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Requirements ....9-58 distractions. Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-58 Distracted Driving Fuel Additives .
Page 191: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 192: Steering
Driving and Operating Holding both sides of the If the engine ever stops while the Caution steering wheel allows you to turn vehicle is being driven, brake 180 degrees without removing normally but do not pump the If the steering wheel is turned a hand.
Page 193: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Page 194: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Have good tires with proper Hydroplaning Warning tread depth. See Tires on Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water page 10-41. can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. Turn off cruise control. tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a water.
Page 195: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 196 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions Warning improves vehicle stability during Being stuck in snow can be a hard stops on slippery roads, but serious situation. Stay with the Snow can trap engine exhaust apply the brakes sooner than when vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 197: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) Warning arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument speed, they can explode, and you faster than the idle speed.
Page 198: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating Slowly spinning the wheels in the Tire and Loading Information Warning forward and reverse directions Label causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any free the vehicle. If that does not get heavier than the Gross the vehicle out after a few tries, it Vehicle Weight Rating...
Page 199 Driving and Operating 9-11 maximum vehicle capacity Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is weight (2) in kilograms and Load Limit 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) pounds. = 650 lbs.) Locate the statement "The The Tire and Loading combined weight of Determine the combined Information label also shows the...
Page 200 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
Page 201 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Warning weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all Do not load the vehicle any the vehicle's capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Page 202: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension Starting and Warning (Continued) components to get added Operating durability might not change your far forward as possible. weight ratings. Ask your dealer Try to spread the weight New Vehicle Break-In to help you load your vehicle the evenly.
Page 203: Adjustable Throttle And Brake
Driving and Operating 9-15 Ignition Positions Caution (Continued) breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the right side of If the vehicle has this feature, the the steering column, below the position of the throttle and brake...
Page 204 9-16 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning must be in ON/RUN mode and the emergency: brake pedal must be applied. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF (No pressure.
Page 205: Starting The Gasoline
Driving and Operating 9-17 The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Caution ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, ten minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be If the steering wheel is turned run down.
Page 206 9-18 Driving and Operating 2. When the engine begins 4. If the engine does not start and When the engine starts, let go of the cranking, let go of the button and no DIC message is displayed, accelerator. If the vehicle starts the engine cranks automatically wait 15 seconds before trying briefly but then stops again, do the...
Page 207: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-19 To Use the Engine Coolant 4. Before starting the engine, be Caution sure to unplug and store the Heater cord as it was before to keep it If you add electrical parts or 1. Turn off the engine. away from moving engine parts.
Page 208: Shifting Into Park
9-20 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Torque Lock Warning (Continued) Torque lock is when the weight of 1. Hold the brake pedal down and the vehicle puts too much force on can move suddenly. You or others set the parking brake. See the parking pawl in the could be injured.
Page 209: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-21 Shifting out of Park If you still are unable to shift out of Engine Exhaust P (Park): This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Fully release the shift lever Warning automatic transmission shift lock button. control system. The shift lock Engine exhaust contains carbon control is designed to prevent 2.
Page 210: Running The Vehicle While
9-22 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-23 the shift lever button before you can ice, or sand without damaging your Warning shift from P (Park) when the ignition transmission. See If the Vehicle Is is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out Stuck on page 9-9. It is dangerous to get out of the of P (Park), ease pressure on the N (Neutral): In this position, the...
Page 212: Manual Mode
9-24 Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in Manual Mode Caution slippery road conditions could result Driver Shift Control (DSC) in skidding. See Skidding under Shifting out of P (Park) or Loss of Control on page 9-5 N (Neutral) with the engine Caution running at high speed may Caution...
Page 213 Driving and Operating 9-25 DSC allows you to shift an Foot (PMLF) Mode. The feature While using the DSC feature, the automatic transmission similar to a is activated automatically when vehicle will have firmer, quicker manual transmission. To use the sports oriented driving is shifting.
Page 214: Fuel Economy Mode
9-26 Driving and Operating The gas pedal will be less When accelerating the vehicle from sensitive. a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into second The vehicle's computers will gear. A higher gear ratio allows you more aggressively shut off fuel to gain more traction on slippery to the engine under deceleration.
Page 215: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-27 Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature transfer are slowing down.
Page 216: Parking Brake
9-28 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake parking brake-related Driver leave enough room up ahead to Information Center (DIC) messages. stop, even with ABS. See Brake System Messages on page 5-30. In case of insufficient Using ABS electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released.
Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-29 flashing, have the vehicle serviced. EPB Release Caution Do not drive the vehicle if the red To release the EPB: parking brake status light is flashing. Driving with the parking brake on 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ See your dealer.
Page 218: Brake Assist
9-30 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has an HSA feature, Traction Control/ feature designed to assist the driver which may be useful when the in stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade.
Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-31 vehicle wheel brakes to assist the See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on maintaining control. The vehicle is driver in keeping the vehicle on the page 9-9 and Turning the Systems safe to drive, but driving should be intended path.
Page 220: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
9-32 Driving and Operating To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Limited-Slip Rear Axle Caution press and hold the button until Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle the traction off light and the Do not repeatedly brake or can give more traction on snow, accelerate heavily when TCS is mud, ice, sand, or gravel.
Page 221: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-33 Sport: Use where road conditions The Driver Information Center (DIC) Cruise Control or personal preference demand will display SPORT MODE ON more control. This setting provides when the Sport Mode has been Warning more feel, or response to road activated.
Page 222 9-34 Driving and Operating ® If the StabiliTrak system begins to (On/Off): Press to turn the 1. Press to turn the cruise limit wheel spin while using cruise system on and off. A white cruise system on. control, the cruise control control indicator appears in the 2.
Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-35 To decrease the vehicle speed in Increasing Speed While Cruise downhill, you might have to brake or small increments, move the Control is at a Set Speed shift to a lower gear to keep the control toward SET briefly. vehicle speed down.
Page 224: Adaptive Cruise Control
9-36 Driving and Operating Adaptive Cruise Control Control on page 9-30. When road Warning conditions allow ACC to be safely If equipped with Adaptive Cruise used, the ACC can be turned Adaptive Cruise Control will not Control (ACC), it allows the driver to back on.
Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-37 2. Get up to the desired speed. (Cancel): Press to disengage ACC without erasing the set speed 3. Press and release the SET from memory. control on the steering wheel. (Follow Distance Gap): Press 4. Remove foot from the to select a following gap time (or accelerator.
Page 226 9-38 Driving and Operating Press and hold +RES up until Resuming a Set Speed accelerator pedal. The vehicle the desired set speed appears will now cruise at the lower If the ACC is set at a desired speed on the display, then release it. speed.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-39 or Near) for the Forward Collision times. See Collision/Detection Press on the steering wheel to Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Systems under Vehicle adjust the following gap. When Collision Alert (FCA) System on Personalization on page 5-40. pressed, the current gap setting page 9-48.
Page 228 9-40 Driving and Operating speed increases or decreases to The ACC active symbol will not be Warning (Continued) follow the vehicle in front of you, but displayed when ACC is no longer will not exceed the set speed. It may active.
Page 229 Driving and Operating 9-41 parking brake status light will turn Warning Warning on. See Parking Brake on page 9-28. To release the electric Leaving the vehicle without The ACC will not automatically parking brake, press the accelerator placing it in P (Park) can be apply the brakes if your foot is pedal.
Page 230 9-42 Driving and Operating When following a vehicle and Other Vehicle Lane Changes Warning entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and On curves, ACC may respond to accelerate to the set speed. When a vehicle in another lane, or may this happens the vehicle ahead not have time to react to a vehicle symbol will not appear.
Page 231: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating 9-43 Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance steep hills or when towing a trailer. The camera sensor on the back of Systems ACC will not detect a vehicle in the the rearview mirror and the radar lane while driving on steep hills.
Page 232: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
9-44 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat When the vehicle is shifted into Warning (Continued) R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Some driver assistance features image of the area behind the vehicle alert the driver of obstacles by Under many conditions, these in the center stack display.
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-45 Displayed images may be farther or Use caution while changing lanes closer than they appear. The area when towing a trailer, as the RCTA displayed is limited and objects that detection zones that extend out are close to either corner of the from the back of the vehicle do not bumper or under the bumper do not move further back when a trailer is...
Page 234 9-46 Driving and Operating The vehicle may have an instrument system can warn of rear objects Warning cluster parking assist display with when backing up at speeds greater bars that show distance to object than 8 km/h (5 mph). The parking assist system does and object location information for The Backing Warning System will not detect children, pedestrians,...
Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-47 electric parking brake is set. See Warning (Continued) Warning Parking Brake on page 9-28 to release the electric parking brake. not be enough time for the short, Rear Automatic Braking may not When it is safe, pressing the sharp application of the vehicle avoid many types of backing accelerator pedal firmly at any time...
Page 236: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
9-48 Driving and Operating Turning the Features On or Off The Rear Vision Camera (RVC), Emergency Braking System can parking assist symbols, guidance help to avoid a crash or reduce lines, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert crash damage. (RCTA) can be turned on or off Forward Collision Alert through the Settings menu on the infotainment system.
Page 237 Driving and Operating 9-49 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning (Continued) FCA is a warning system and or ice, or if the windshield is does not apply the brakes. When damaged. It may also not detect a approaching a slower-moving or vehicle on winding or hilly roads, stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or in conditions that can limit...
Page 238 9-50 Driving and Operating Either eight beeps will sound from Selecting the Alert Timing Press the collision alert/following the front, or both sides of the Safety gap button on the steering wheel to Alert Seat will pulse five times. If a set the FCA timing to far, medium, collision alert occurs when cruise near, or on some vehicles, off.
Page 239: System
Driving and Operating 9-51 Unnecessary Alerts Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) Automatic Collision Preparation (ACP) System FCA may provide unnecessary IBA may activate when the brake alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles pedal is applied quickly by providing ACP may help reduce crash in other lanes, objects that are not a boost to braking based on the damage by applying the vehicle s...
Page 240 9-52 Driving and Operating Automatic Braking Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) In some imminent front-end crash situations, if the driver has not Detect a stopped or guardrails, signs, and other applied the brakes, Automatic slow-moving vehicle or other non-moving objects. This could Braking applies the brakes to help object ahead.
Page 241: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-53 Side Blind Zone zone starts at approximately the Warning (Continued) middle of the vehicle and goes back Alert (SBZA) 5 m (16 ft). check mirrors, glance over your If equipped, the Side Blind Zone How the System Works shoulder, and use the turn Alert system is a lane-changing aid signals.
Page 242: Lane Departure
9-54 Driving and Operating or right-side mirror display will light of the vehicle. This is normal system If the SBZA displays do not light up up if a vehicle is detected in that operation; the vehicle does not need when vehicles are in the blind zone blind zone.
Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-55 When the vehicle crosses a How the System Works Warning (Continued) detected lane marking, the LDW The LDW camera sensor is on the indicator will flash and either three windshield ahead of the rearview Warn that the vehicle is beeps will be sounded from the left mirror.
Page 244 9-56 Driving and Operating be sounded from the left or right If the LDW camera system does not LDW warnings may occur due to tar side, or the Safety Alert Seat will seem to operate properly, cleaning marks, shadows, cracks in the road, pulse three times on either the left the outside of the windshield in front or other road imperfections.
Page 245: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-57 Fuel Recommended Fuel then they are acceptable to use. However, E85 and other fuels Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel is an containing more than 15% ethanol a posted octane rating of 87 or important part of the proper must be used only in FlexFuel higher.
Page 246: Gasoline Specifications
9-58 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives test. See Malfunction Indicator At a minimum, gasoline should meet To keep fuel systems clean, TOP Lamp on page 5-17. If this occurs, ASTM specification D 4814. Some TIER Detergent Gasoline is return to your authorized dealer for gasolines contain an...
Page 247: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-59 Filling the Tank The tethered fuel cap is located Warning (Continued) behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle. To Warning Fuel can spray out if the fuel open the fuel door, push the cap is opened too quickly.
Page 248: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-60 Driving and Operating diagnostic system can determine if Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would emissions system. See Place the container on the allow fuel to evaporate into the ground. Malfunction Indicator Lamp on atmosphere.
Page 249: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-61 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then, during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
Page 250 9-62 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain trailer, which mainly occurs during Making Turns amount of experience. The cornering. This is normal when combination you are driving is towing heavier trailers. Caution longer and not as responsive as the Following Distance vehicle itself.
Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-63 lamps also flash, telling other grades, the vehicle could show If parking the rig on a hill: drivers the vehicle is turning, signs similar to engine overheating. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do changing lanes, or stopping. To avoid this, let the engine run not shift into P (Park) yet.
Page 252: Trailer Towing
9-64 Driving and Operating 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Engine Cooling When Trailer tongue weight the vehicle can carry. clear of the chocks. See Weight of the Trailer Tongue Towing later in this section. 4. Stop and have someone pick up The cooling system may temporarily and store the chocks.
Page 253 Driving and Operating 9-65 Maximum Trailer Maximum Tongue Vehicle Weight GCWR* Weight 3.6L Engine, FWD without Trailering 1 134 kg (2,500 lb) 3 185 kg (7,022 lb) 113 kg (250 lb) Package 3.6L Engine, FWD with Trailering Package 1 588 kg (3,500 lb) 3 640 kg (8,025 lb) 159 kg (350 lb) 3.6L Engine, AWD without Trailering...
Page 254: Towing Equipment
9-66 Driving and Operating (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or Towing Equipment the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Hitches Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce the It is important to have the correct trailering capacity more than the hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large total of the additional weight.
Page 255: Trailer Sway
Driving and Operating 9-67 Hitch Cover To reinstall the hitch cover: Trailer Brakes 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree A loaded trailer that weighs more angle to the vehicle and push than 450 kg (1,000 lb) needs to have the upper tabs in the hitch cover its own brake system that is into the slots in the fascia.
Page 256: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-68 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment When TSC is applying the brakes, the TCS/StabiliTrak indicator light Caution flashes to notify the driver to reduce speed. If the trailer continues to Some electrical equipment can sway, StabiliTrak will reduce engine damage the vehicle or cause torque to help slow the vehicle.
Page 257: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Brakes ..... 10-19 Electrical System Brake Fluid ....10-20 Electrical System Battery .
Page 258: 65 Warning
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Rotation ....10-55 Appearance Care General Information When It Is Time for New Exterior Care ....10-86 For service and parts needs, visit Tires .
Page 259: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 260: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-31. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 262: Engine Cover
10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 9. Battery (Out of View). See Engine Cover page 10-10. Battery on page 10-22. 2. Power Steering Reservoir and 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Cap (Under Engine Cover). See See Jump Starting on Power Steering Fluid on page 10-79.
Page 263: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 Always dispose of engine oil 4. Lift and remove the engine Warning properly. See What to Do with cover. Used Oil in this section. 5. Reverse Steps 1 4 to reinstall The engine oil dipstick handle Checking Engine Oil engine cover.
Page 264 10-8 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range...
Page 265: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 specification. See Specification containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated earlier in this section for more manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it information. use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is necessary.
Page 266: Automatic Transmission
10-10 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil Be careful not to reset the oil life Automatic Transmission display accidentally at any time Life System Fluid other than after the oil is Reset the system whenever the changed. It cannot be reset A transmission fluid leak is the only engine oil is changed so that the accurately until the next oil...
Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-11 See Maintenance Schedule on 2. Electrical Connector 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by page 11-3. If driving in dusty/dirty loosening the air duct clamp (1). 3. Retaining Clips conditions, inspect the filter at each 4. Disconnect the electrical engine oil change.
Page 268: Cooling System
10-12 Vehicle Care 8. Replace air cleaner cover by Caution Warning inserting the four tabs into the slots. Lower cover to meet If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt An electric engine cooling fan bottom of the box. Place the can easily get into the engine, under the hood can start up even retaining clips (3) on the...
Page 269: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-13 problem with engine overheating, Warning Caution see Engine Overheating on page 10-16. Heater and radiator hoses, and Using coolant other than ® What to Use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL can cause hot. Do not touch them. If you do, premature engine, heater core, you can be burned.
Page 270 10-14 Vehicle Care Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Check to see if coolant is visible in Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL the coolant surge tank. If the coolant coolant. If using this mixture, inside the coolant surge tank is mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added.
Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Add Coolant to the Warning Warning (Continued) Coolant Surge Tank Steam and scalding liquids from a could catch fire and you or others Caution hot cooling system can blow out could be burned. Use a 50/ and burn you badly.
Page 272: Engine Overheating
10-16 Vehicle Care 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Caution the proper mixture to the indicated level mark. If the pressure cap is not tightly 4. With the coolant surge tank installed, coolant loss and pressure cap off, start the possible engine damage may engine and let it run until you occur.
Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-17 Tows a trailer. Then check to see if the engine Warning (Continued) cooling fans are running. If the If the overheat warning displays with engine is overheating, both fans no sign of steam: Wait until there is no sign of should be running.
Page 274: Power Steering Fluid
10-18 Vehicle Care If there is no sign of steam, idle the How to Check Power Steering What to Use engine for three minutes while Fluid parked. If the warning is still Caution To check the power steering fluid: displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down.
Page 275: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-19 below freezing, use a fluid that has Brakes Caution sufficient protection against This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc freezing. Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear Adding Washer Fluid (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched washer.
Page 276: Brake Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be applied.
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-21 A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low Caution hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes a low fluid level. Have the brake on. See Brake System Warning Using the wrong fluid can hydraulic system fixed, since a Light on page 5-19.
Page 278: Battery
10-22 Vehicle Care Battery Starter Switch Check Warning (Continued) Refer to the replacement number Warning page 10-79 for tips on working shown on the original battery label around a battery without when a new battery is needed. See When you are doing this Engine Compartment Overview on getting hurt.
Page 279: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-23 Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever pressure from the regular brake moves out of P (Park), contact pedal. Do this until the vehicle is Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. held by the parking brake only. Function Check To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park)
Page 280: Replacement
10-24 Vehicle Care To remove the cover: Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the 1.
Page 281: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-25 To remove the wiper blade: Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-32. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 282: High Intensity Discharge (Hid) Lighting
10-26 Vehicle Care High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) Lighting Warning The high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them.
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-27 Driver Side 3. Lift the air cleaner/filter base to disengage from the three pins. The removal of the underhood electrical center is required for the Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime replacement of one of these bulbs: Running Lamps (DRL), High-Beam Headlamps (Base) 1.
Page 284 10-28 Vehicle Care 8. Install the cap with the down Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) arrow pointing down in the back (Uplevel) of the headlamp assembly. 9. For the driver side, reinstall the underhood electrical center cover by latching three clips. 10.
Page 285: Turn Signal Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-29 6. Connect the electrical connector. 4. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly. 7. Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back 5. For the driver side, reinstall the of the headlamp assembly. underhood electrical center cover by latching three clips.
Page 286: Back-Up Lamps
10-30 Vehicle Care 11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover. Back-Up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-13. 4. Remove the two screws from the 6. Turn the turn signal lamp bulb taillamp assembly.
Page 287: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-31 11. Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover. License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-13. 4. Remove the two screws from the 6. Disconnect the wiring harness taillamp assembly.
Page 288: Replacement Bulbs
10-32 Vehicle Care 8. Push on the lamp side opposite Electrical System the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place. Electrical System Overload Replacement Bulbs The vehicle has fuses and circuit Bulb Exterior Lamp breakers to protect against an Number electrical system overload.
Page 289: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are To remove the fuse block cover, some cases to remain off.
Page 290 10-34 Vehicle Care J-Case Usage Fuses Rear Electrical Center 2 Cooling Fan 2 Starter Cooling Fan 1 Mini Fuses Usage Engine Control Module Battery Transmission Control Module Battery Engine Compartment Fuse Block Engine Control Module Run Crank The vehicle may not be equipped J-Case Usage Post-Catalytic...
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-35 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Engine Control Battery Sense Sensing Diagnostic Module Powertrain (Regulated Voltage Module Ignition Control) Fuel Injectors High-Beam Even Adaptive Forward Headlamp Right Lighting/Adaptive Fuel Injectors High-Beam Headlamp Leveling Headlamp Left Washer Module...
Page 292: Block
10-36 Vehicle Care seats. To access the fuses, open Mini Relays Usage U Micro Usage the fuse panel door from the Relays Powertrain passenger side by pulling it out. Air Conditioning Cooling Fan 2 To reinstall the door, push the door Compressor Clutch back into its original location.
Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S/ROOF Sunroof Universal Handsfree Phone Radio Auxiliary Power IP/CNSL Outlet Instrument Panel/Console CNSL Auxiliary Power Outlet Floor Console BCM 1 Body Control Module 3 BCM 4 Body Control Module 4 BCM 7 Body Control Module 7 ®...
Page 294: Block
10-38 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Block Fuses BCM 6 Body Control Module 6 BCM 8 Body Control Module 8 ESCL Electronic Steering Column Lock FRT BLWR Front Blower AIRBAG Sensing and Relays Usage Diagnostic Module LOGIC RLY/ Logistics Relay/ Data Link...
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage AOS MDL Automatic Occupant Sensing Module AUX PWR Auxiliary Power Outlet * BCM Body Control THEFT Module Theft CAMERA Rear Vision Camera CNSTR Canister Vent VENT Driver Power Seat PWR SEAT EOCM/ External Object SBZA Calculating Module/ Side Blind Zone Alert...
Page 296 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage IGN/ Ignition/Theft 1 REAR Rear Defog UGDO Universal Garage THEFT 1 DEFOG Door Opener IGN/ Ignition/Theft 2 REAR Rear Heated Seats VICS Vehicle Information THEFT 2 HTD SEAT Communications System (Export) INFOTMNT Infotainment REAR/WPR Rear Wiper WNDO...
Page 297: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-10. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
Page 298: All-Season Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter same size, load range, and tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on speed rating as the original See Winter Tires on page 10-42. page 10-49 for inflation pressure equipment tires.
Page 299: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-43 Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the digits represent the week Tire Size illustration later in this (01 52) and the last two digits, Useful information about a tire is section. the year. For example, the third molded into its sidewall.
Page 300 10-44 Vehicle Care performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
Page 301: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-45 criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. (6) Service Description These exceed all federal safety...
Page 302 10-46 Vehicle Care automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10-48. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10.
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-47 Maximum Inflation Pressure outward when mounted on a Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is...
Page 304: Tire Pressure
10-48 Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated Caution bands, sometimes called wear cargo load. See Vehicle Load bars, that show across the tread Limits on page 9-10. Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm overinflation is good.
Page 305 Vehicle Care 10-49 The Tire and Loading How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with Information label on the vehicle the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the tires and the correct cold tire Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks...
Page 306: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-50 Vehicle Care this: Maximum load As an added safety feature, your Warning (Continued) 690 kg (1521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi) vehicle has been equipped with a Max. Press. tire pressure monitoring system the tires are rated for high-speed (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire operation, in excellent condition, Tire Pressure Monitor...
Page 307: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-51 Your vehicle has also been alternate tires and wheels allow the equipped with a TPMS malfunction TPMS to continue to function indicator to indicate when the properly. system is not operating properly. See Tire Pressure Monitor The TPMS malfunction indicator is Operation on page 10-51.
Page 308 10-52 Vehicle Care about the DIC operation and See Tire Inspection on page 10-54, TPMS Malfunction Light and displays see Driver Information Tire Rotation on page 10-55 and Message Center (DIC) on page 5-26. Tires on page 10-41. The TPMS will not function properly The low tire pressure warning light if one or more of the TPMS sensors Caution...
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-53 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
Page 310: Tire Inspection
10-54 Vehicle Care 4. Use the five-way DIC control on 8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection the right side of the steering front tire, and repeat Step 7. We recommend that the tires, wheel to scroll to the Tire 9.
Page 311: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-55 The tire has a puncture, cut, See When It Is Time for New See Tire Pressure on or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10-56 and Wheel page 10-48 and Vehicle Load be repaired well because of Replacement on page 10-60.
Page 312: Tires
10-56 Vehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six Warning (Continued) years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacturer date is the last towel can be used; however, use four digits of the DOT Tire a scraper or wire brush later to Identification Number (TIN) which is remove all rust or dirt.
Page 313: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-57 at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment weight from the tires.
Page 314: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-58 Vehicle Care sure they are the same size, may be affected. If the vehicle has Warning electronic systems such as antilock load range, speed rating, and brakes, rollover airbags, traction construction (radial) as the Mixing tires of different sizes, control, electronic stability control, original tires.
Page 315: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-59 Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on Grading or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires.
Page 316: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-60 Vehicle Care straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth acceleration, cornering, required by law.
Page 317: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-61 Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Tire Chains Caution (Continued) nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new Warning ground clearance, and tire or tire GM original equipment parts. chain clearance to the body and Do not use tire chains. There is chassis.
Page 318: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-62 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is are maintained properly.
Page 319: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-63 This vehicle may come with a jack The following information explains Warning and spare tire or a tire sealant and how to repair or change a tire. compressor kit. To use the jacking Changing a tire can be Tire Sealant and equipment to change a spare tire dangerous.
Page 320 10-64 Vehicle Care If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: Warning compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire or tire changing Overinflating a tire could cause equipment, and on some vehicles the tire to rupture and you or there may not be a place to store others could be injured.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-65 2. On/Off Button There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant 3. Pressure Gauge canister and sealant/air hose 4. Pressure Deflation Button assembly must be replaced. See Removal and Installation of the 5.
Page 322 10-66 Vehicle Care 3. Pressure Gauge Do not remove any objects that 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the have penetrated the tire. accessory power outlet in the 4. Pressure Deflation Button vehicle. Unplug all items from 1. Remove the tire sealant and 5.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-67 9. Press the on/off button (2) to reading. The compressor may 11. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached. compressor kit off.
Page 324 10-68 Vehicle Care 19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used sealant check the tire pressure. Refer canister (5) and sealant/air to Steps 1 11 under Using the hose (6) assembly at a local Tire Sealant and Compressor dealer or in accordance with Kit without Sealant to Inflate a local state codes and practices.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-69 Using the Tire Sealant and 3. Pressure Gauge Compressor Kit without 4. Pressure Deflation Button Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not 5. Tire Sealant Canister Punctured) 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) To use the air compressor to inflate 7.
Page 326 10-70 Vehicle Care 3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Press and turn the selector excess pressure by pressing switch (1) clockwise to the Air the pressure deflation Make sure the tire valve stem is Only position. button (4) until the proper positioned close to the ground pressure reading is reached.
Page 327: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-71 15. Place the equipment in the Removal and Installation of the Storing the Tire Sealant original storage location in the Sealant Canister and Compressor Kit vehicle. To remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button (9).
Page 328: Tire Changing
10-72 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 2. Press on the bottom of the 3. Remove the spare tire cover. handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle. The prop rod locks into place when open.
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-73 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Take off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-62 for more information.
Page 330 10-74 Vehicle Care Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location 7.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-75 8. Turn the extension with the 11. Remove the flat tire. Caution wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head until the jack Warning Using a jack to raise the vehicle just fits under the vehicle. without positioning it correctly Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the could damage your vehicle.
Page 332 10-76 Vehicle Care 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Caution Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against Improperly tightened wheel nuts the hub. can lead to brake pulsation and 15. Lower the vehicle by turning rotor damage. To avoid expensive the jack handle brake repairs, evenly tighten the counterclockwise.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-77 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 3. Install the cargo cover. For more a crisscross sequence, as information, see Cargo and Tools shown. Management System on page 4-5. Warning 17. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the 4.
Page 334: Compact Spare Tire
10-78 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Warning convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area. Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could When using a compact spare tire, the ABS and Traction Control...
Page 335: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-79 Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting Caution wheel with other wheels or tires. For more information about the They will not fit. Keep the spare tire Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on and its wheel together.
Page 336 10-80 Vehicle Care Your vehicle is equipped with a Caution (Continued) Caution remote positive (+) terminal (1) and a remote negative ( ) terminal (2). damaged. Only use a vehicle that If any accessories are left on or The remote positive (+) terminal is has a 12-volt system with a plugged in during the jump located in the engine compartment...
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-81 4. Open the hood on the other Warning Warning vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine terminal locations on that battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
Page 338 10-82 Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to 8. Now connect the black 10. Now start the vehicle with the negative ( ) or you will get a negative ( ) cable to the good battery and run the short that would damage the negative ( ) terminal of the good engine for a while.
Page 339: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-83 How far the vehicle will be Towing the Vehicle To tow the vehicle behind another towed. Some vehicles have vehicle for recreational purposes, restrictions on how far and how such as behind a motor home, see Caution long they can tow.
Page 340 10-84 Vehicle Care To tow the vehicle from the front Caution with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Position the vehicle that will be If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded towed and secure it to the while towing the vehicle, it could towing vehicle.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-85 Once the destination has been Dolly Towing Caution reached: (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) 1. Shift the vehicle to P (Park). Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one 2. Reinstall the shift lever boot by of the front tires is a compact inserting the front edge and spare tire.
Page 342: Appearance Care
10-86 Vehicle Care 6. Release the parking brake. Appearance Care Towing the Vehicle from Exterior Care the Rear Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-87 washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from products can be obtained from industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
Page 344 10-88 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and damage always follow these Stripes Machine compounding or cleaning instructions: aggressive polishing on a Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to basecoat/clearcoat paint finish soft cloth, and a car washing soap...
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-89 Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at or other harsh cleaners. least once a year. Hot, dry climates Clear debris from the air intakes, may require more frequent Ice scrapers or other hard items. between the hood and windshield application.
Page 346 10-90 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim Aluminum cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check Caution constant velocity joints, rubber or Chrome boots, and axle seals for leaks. To avoid surface damage, do not Use a soft, clean cloth with mild Body Component Lubrication soap and water to clean the wheels.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-91 material to parts repaired or Interior Care remain on the surface being replaced to restore corrosion cleaned for extended periods To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection. of time. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that Original manufacturer replacement Immediately remove any soils.
Page 348 10-92 Vehicle Care Do not use laundry detergents or Fabric/Carpet/Suede Caution dishwashing soaps with Start by vacuuming the surface degreasers. For liquid cleaners, using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use use approximately 20 drops per rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-93 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and a clean area frequently to Natural Open Pore Wood...
Page 350 10-94 Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Caution (Continued) Convenience Net Warning these solvents can permanently Wash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine change the appearance and feel If a floor mat is the wrong size or bleach.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-95 Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. Do not place one floor mat on top of another.
Page 352 10-96 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 353: Service And Maintenance
General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ..11-16 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold.
Page 354 11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. technicians, the dealer is the place Because of the way people use for routine maintenance such as oil vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or changes and tire rotations and There may need to be more competitive driving.
Page 355: Maintenance
Premium Care Maintenance Check the engine oil level. See maintenance services during the services be performed by a Cadillac Engine Oil on page 10-7. first 4 years or 80 000 km authorized service dealer. Once a Month (50,000 mi), whichever comes first.
Page 356 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check engine coolant level. See Visually inspect steering, for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10-13. suspension, and chassis and filter must be changed at least components for damaged, loose, once a year and the oil life system Check windshield washer fluid or missing parts or signs of must be reset.
Page 357 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-23. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Page 358 11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 359 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal page 10-12. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent comes first.
Page 360 11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 361: Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Services - Severe page 10-12. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 362: And Care
11-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 363 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 364 11-12 Service and Maintenance Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
Page 365: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-7. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 366: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 367 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Driver Side 65.0 cm (25.6 in) 22870539 Passenger Side 42.5 cm (16.7 in) 22870540 Rear 30.0 cm (11.8 in) 20825882 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 368: Maintenance Records
11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 369 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 370 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 371: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 372: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type, and charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 3.6L V6 Engine 12.8 L 13.5 qt...
Page 373 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 (LFX) Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 374 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 375: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 376 You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800 458 8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at...
Page 377: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program.
Page 378: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1-800-263-7854 (French) active recalls or search by Vehicle experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 Identification Number (VIN). See that allows interaction with Cadillac Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and keeps important vehicle-specific Overseas on page 12-1. information in one place.
Page 379: Roadside Service
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) cadillacowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Service representatives.
Page 380 Assistance is also given towing service. It provides every Cadillac and General Motors of when the vehicle is stuck in the Cadillac owner in the United States Canada Limited reserve the right to sand, mud, or snow. with the advantage of contacting a...
Page 381: Appointments
Scheduling Service specially equipped service vehicle this service. complete with the necessary Appointments Cadillac parts and tools required to Lock-Out Service: Vehicle handle most roadside repairs. When the vehicle requires warranty registration is required. service, contact your dealer and...
Page 382: Courtesy Transportation
13-8 Customer Information If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle Public Transportation or Fuel the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage Reimbursement urged to do so as early in the work information. If the vehicle requires overnight day as possible to allow for warranty repairs, and public...
Page 383: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety receipts. This requires that you sign or discontinue Courtesy are preserved.
Page 384 13-10 Customer Information corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for emergency services for help.
Page 385: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 Vehicle Identification original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications Number (VIN). recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance company and policy number. Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.
Page 386: Reporting Safety Defects
13-12 Customer Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Reporting Safety Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Defects Manual. Attention: Customer Service RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive Reporting Safety Defects $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 to the United States shipping fees.
Page 387: Government
Cadillac Customer Assistance 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at Cadillac Motor Car Division 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other P.O. Box 33169 information about motor Transport Canada...
Page 388: Privacy
13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder EDR. The main injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy purpose of an EDR is to record, in recorded by your vehicle only if a...
Page 389: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and GM vehicles does not use or record consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar personal information or link with any to an official request by police or website.
Page 390 13-16 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 391 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 392: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services Navigation to get a priority connection to an OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Advisor available Emergency Directions and Connections 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or...
Page 393: Connections
OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to During a Planned Route responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. Cancel Route then a tone.
Page 394 14-4 OnStar OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar Ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone.
Page 395: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer...
Page 396 14-6 OnStar to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming.
Page 397 OnStar 14-7 change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an current number.
Page 398 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar - libcurl and unzip FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF acknowledgments The OnStar system is integrated THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR vehicle.
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Page 401 INDEX Airbag System Antilock Brake Check ......3-32 System (ABS) ....9-27 Accessories and How Does an Airbag Warning Light .
Page 402 INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-32 Cargo Back-up Lamps ... . . 10-30 Cover ......4-3 Battery .
Page 403 INDEX Cleaning Coolant Customer Information Exterior Care ....10-86 Engine ..... . 10-13 Service Publications Interior Care .
Page 404 INDEX Drive Systems Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature All-Wheel Drive ..10-22, 9-27 ECO Button ....9-26 Driver Assistance Systems .
Page 405 INDEX Fuel ......9-57 Additives .....9-58 Features Garage Door Opener .
Page 406 INDEX Heater Engine ......9-19 Halogen Bulbs ....10-25 Jump Starting .
Page 407 INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights Lights (cont'd) Messages ....5-34 Tire Pressure ....5-23 Airbag Readiness .
Page 408 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Service Vehicle ....5-38 Maintenance Navigation Starting the Vehicle ...5-38 ® Records .....11-16 OnStar .
Page 409 INDEX ® OnStar Connections ..14-3 Passenger Compartment Air ® OnStar Diagnostics ... 14-5 Filter ......8-8 Radio Frequency ®...
Page 410 i-10 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry Roads Safety Defects Reporting (RKE) System ... . . 2-2, 2-3 Driving, Wet ....9-5 Canadian Government .
Page 411 INDEX i-11 Selective Ride Control ..9-32 Signals, Turn and Storage Areas (cont'd) Convenience Net ... . . 4-11 Service Lane-Change ....6-6 Accessories and Spare Tire Front .
Page 412 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Traction Sealant and Compressor Control System (TCS)/ Tachometer ....5-12 ® Kit, Storing ....10-71 StabiliTrak Light .
Page 413 INDEX i-13 Vehicle Care Where to Put the Restraint ..3-39 Storing the Tire Sealant Windows ..... . 2-22 Uniform Tire Quality and Compressor Kit .
Page 414 i-14 INDEX NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

Cadillac 2014 SRX Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

3-1 Seats and

Heated Rear Seats

Rear Seats

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems

Driver Assistance

Trailer Towing

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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Summary of Contents for Cadillac 2014 SRX