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Cadillac 1999 Eldorado Owner's Manual

Summary of 1999 Eldorado

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    Yellow blue i the 1999 cadillac eldorado owner’s manual 1 - 1 seats and restraint systems this section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “sir” system. 2 - 1 features and controls this section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 comfort ...

  • Page 2: French Language Manual:

    Yellow blue ii general motors, gm and the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath and the name eldorado are registered trademarks of general motors corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after ...

  • Page 3: How to Use This Manual

    Yellow blue iii how to use this manual many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to ...

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    Yellow blue iv vehicle damage warnings also, in this book you will find these notices: notice: these mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, an...

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    Yellow blue v for example, these symbols are used on an original battery: caution possible injury protect eyes by shielding caustic battery acid could cause burns avoid sparks or flames spark or flame could explode battery these symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Yellow blue vi ✍ notes.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    1- yellow blue 1-1 section 1 seats and restraint systems here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 seats and seat controls 1 - 7 safety belts: th...

  • Page 8: Seats and Seat Controls

    Yellow blue 1-2 seats and seat controls this section tells you about the power seats -- how to adjust them, and also about the reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, head restraints, heated seats and seatback latches. Power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of th...

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    Yellow blue 1-3 power lumbar control (if equipped) the lumbar control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. It provides additional support to your lower back and it works independently of the other seat controls. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Then proceed...

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    Yellow blue 1-4 heated front seat (option) the control is located in the center console. Move the switch to lo or hi to turn on the heating elements in the seat. The lo setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. The hi setting heats the seat to a slightly hi...

  • Page 11: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-5 but don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a ...

  • Page 12: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-6 head restraints slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Seatback latches caution: if the seatback isn’t l...

  • Page 13: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-7 safety belts: they’re for everyone this part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir), or air bag system. Caution: don’t let anyone ride whe...

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    Yellow blue 1-8 in most states and canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: they work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a p...

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    Yellow blue 1-9 put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop..

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    Yellow blue 1-10 the person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... Or the instrument panel ....

  • Page 17: About Safety Belts

    Yellow blue 1-11 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Here are questions many people ask about safety belts -- and the...

  • Page 18: Driver Position

    Yellow blue 1-12 q: if i’m a good driver, and i never drive far from home, why should i wear safety belts? A: you may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things bey...

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    Yellow blue 1-13 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “safety belt extender” at the end of this section. Mak...

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    Yellow blue 1-14 shoulder belt tightness adjustment your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you begin to drive. 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. 3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a...

  • Page 21: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-15 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. Caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should f...

  • Page 22: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-16 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. Caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could c...

  • Page 23: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-17 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Caution: you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the cha...

  • Page 24: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-18 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. Caution: you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your d...

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    Yellow blue 1-19 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts wo...

  • Page 26: (Sir) System

    Yellow blue 1-20 the best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right front passenger posi...

  • Page 27: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-21 caution: you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are “supplemental r...

  • Page 28: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-22 caution: children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even though your vehicle has next generation frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for y...

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    Yellow blue 1-23 how the air bag system works where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side..

  • Page 30: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-24 caution: if something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything...

  • Page 31: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-25 how does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenl...

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    Yellow blue 1-26 in many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. D air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for ...

  • Page 33: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-27 caution: for up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air ba...

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    Yellow blue 1-28 rear seat outside passenger positions lap - shoulder belt the positions next to the windows have lap - shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt ...

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    Yellow blue 1-29 if the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “safety belt extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on...

  • Page 36: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-30 the lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could c...

  • Page 37: Center Passenger Position

    Yellow blue 1-31 center passenger position lap belt when you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt..

  • Page 38: Children

    Yellow blue 1-32 to make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “safety belt extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on t...

  • Page 39: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-33 caution: smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on th...

  • Page 40: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-34 caution: never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash caution: (continued) caution: (continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg...

  • Page 41: Child Restraints

    Yellow blue 1-35 child restraints every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: what are the different types of add - on child restraints? A: add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a chi...

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    Yellow blue 1-36 a rear - facing infant restraint (b) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body ...

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    Yellow blue 1-37 a forward - facing child restraint (c - e) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around fo...

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    Yellow blue 1-38 a booster seat (f, g) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields u...

  • Page 45: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-39 when choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restra...

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    Yellow blue 1-40 top strap canadian law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and ins...

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    Yellow blue 1-41 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s fa...

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    Yellow blue 1-42 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 5. Push and pull the child restr...

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    Yellow blue 1-43 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the re...

  • Page 50: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-44 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a child restraint in the right front seat position ...

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    Yellow blue 1-45 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. B...

  • Page 52: Larger Children

    Yellow blue 1-46 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure...

  • Page 53: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-47 accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. D children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. D children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. Caution: never d...

  • Page 54: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-48 caution: never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s ...

  • Page 55: Safety Belt Extender

    Yellow blue 1-49 safety belt extender if the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be...

  • Page 56: Notes

    Yellow blue 1-50 ✍ notes.

  • Page 57: Section 2

    2- yellow blue 2-1 section 2 features and controls here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- a...

  • Page 58: Keys

    Yellow blue 2-2 keys caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to run and moved the...

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    Yellow blue 2-3 ignition key door/locks key the square key is for the ignition only. It has a resistor pellet which is part of the vehicle’s pass - key r ii system. The oval key is for the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the plug from the door key. The ...

  • Page 60: Door Locks

    Yellow blue 2-4 door locks caution: unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This ...

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    Yellow blue 2-5 power door locks press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock both doors at once. Automatic door locks close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move the shift lever out of park (p), both doors will lock. The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and...

  • Page 62

    Yellow blue 2-6 leaving your vehicle if you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the locks from the inside, get out and close the door. Remote keyless entry (rke) system with this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors, unlock the trunk, open the fuel door and turn on your vehicle’s inter...

  • Page 63: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-7 operation when you press this button to unlock the driver’s door, the parking lamps on your vehicle will blink twice. (you can program your vehicle so the parking lamps will not flash. For more information, see “lock/unlock confirmation” in the index.) pressing it again within five s...

  • Page 64

    Yellow blue 2-8 1. Use the round end of the door key or a coin to pry open the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil (or similar object) to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Insert the new battery as the instructions under...

  • Page 65: Trunk

    Yellow blue 2-9 resynchronization pressing the remote keyless entry transmitter buttons numerous times (approximately 250 times) out of the vehicle’s operating range may cause the transmitter not to work. Replacing the battery and pressing the transmitter buttons out of range will also cause the tra...

  • Page 66

    Yellow blue 2-10 trunk lock release to use this feature, your vehicle must be in park (p) or neutral (n) and the valet lockout button must be in the off position. Press the trunk button, located above the radio on the driver information center (dic), to open the trunk. You can also press the trunk b...

  • Page 67

    Yellow blue 2-11 2. Place the trunk storage system on the center of the trunk floor (the cut out portion of the storage system should be facing the rear of the vehicle). 3. Open the storage system by pulling up on the handle located in the carpeted area. This allows the unit to unfold into place. Un...

  • Page 68: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-12 trunk lid automatic pull-down feature caution: your car may have an automatic pull - down feature that helps close the trunk electronically. Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid as it goes down. Your fingers could be injured, and you would need someone to help you free th...

  • Page 69: Theft

    Yellow blue 2-13 theft vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft - deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the ignition if you leave your vehicle wi...

  • Page 70: Theft

    Yellow blue 2-14 theft - deterrent system (if equipped) if the ignition is off and either door is open, the security light will flash, reminding you to activate the system. The light will also flash if the battery has been disconnected and reconnected. To activate the theft - deterrent system: 1. Op...

  • Page 71

    Yellow blue 2-15 testing the alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock the vehicle using the power door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter and close the door. Wait 30 ...

  • Page 72: Pass

    Yellow blue 2-16 pass - key r ii your vehicle is equipped with the pass - key ii theft - deterrent system. Pass - key ii is a passive system. The system is armed when the key is removed from the ignition. Pass - key ii uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that is read by the system in your veh...

  • Page 73: New Vehicle “Break

    Yellow blue 2-17 new vehicle “break - in” notice: your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” but it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: d don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full - throttle starts. D a...

  • Page 74: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-18 with the ignition key in the ignition, you can turn the switch to five different positions. Accessory (a): this position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into accessory, push in the key and turn it toward you. The steering w...

  • Page 75: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-19 retained accessory power (rap) the following accessories on your vehicle may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from run to off, and then to lock: d radio d power windows d sunroof power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if either door is open...

  • Page 76: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-20 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in start for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), ...

  • Page 77: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-21 to use the engine coolant heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location (c) and next to the engine. 3. Plug it into a normal, ground...

  • Page 78: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-22 caution: it is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move...

  • Page 79: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-23 neutral (n): in this position, the engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use neutral (n) only. Also, use neutral (n) when your vehicle is being towed. Caution: shifting out of park (p) or neutral (n) while your engine is “racing” (running at ...

  • Page 80: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-24 third (3): this position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than overdrive ( b). Here are examples for using third (3) instead of overdrive ( b): d when driving on hilly, winding roads. D when towing a trailer, so there is less shif...

  • Page 81: Parking Brake

    Yellow blue 2-25 parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot to set the parking brake. If the ignition is on, the park brake indicator light should come on. If it doesn’t, you need to have your vehicle serviced. If th...

  • Page 82: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-26 reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel and pull on the manual release lever, which is located above the parking brake pedal. If the parking brake does not release, you should either drive to the nearest service station or have your vehicle towed. Notice: driving with ...

  • Page 83: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Yellow blue 2-27 shifting into park (p) caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To...

  • Page 84: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-28 leaving your vehicle with the engine running caution: it can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine runn...

  • Page 85: Shifting Out of Park (P)

    Yellow blue 2-29 shifting out of park (p) caution: before shifting out of park (p) you must fully apply your regular brakes. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “towing a trailer” ...

  • Page 86: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-30 parking over things that burn caution: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co)...

  • Page 87: Running Your Engine While

    Yellow blue 2-31 running your engine while you’re parked it’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Caution: idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier caution und...

  • Page 88: Windows

    Yellow blue 2-32 windows power windows the controls are located near each window. Press the control forward to raise the window and press rearward to lower. Note: the second rearward position on the driver’s control operates the express - down window feature. Your vehicle has retained accessory powe...

  • Page 89: Tilt Wheel

    Yellow blue 2-33 tilt wheel tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to tilt the wheel. Adjust the steer...

  • Page 90

    Yellow blue 2-34 arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned - out signal bulb. Other drivers won’t see the turn signal. Replace burned - out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse (see “fuses and circuit breakers” in the index) and fo...

  • Page 91

    Yellow blue 2-35 windshield wipers wiper: turn the band on the turn signal lever to control the wipers. Mist: turn the band toward you and then release it for a single wiping cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on mist longer. Lo or hi: turn the band away from you to either lo (low speed) or to hi...

  • Page 92: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-36 the rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity levels within the auto delay area. The auto delay position closest to off is the lowest sensitivity setting. This allows more water to collect on the windshield between wipes. Turning the...

  • Page 93: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-37 cruise control with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control shuts off when you apply your brake...

  • Page 94: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-38 setting cruise control caution: if you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it. 1. Mov...

  • Page 95

    Yellow blue 2-39 reducing speed while using cruise control there are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: d push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed, then release it. A cruise engaged message will then display in the driver information cen...

  • Page 96: Exterior Lamps

    Yellow blue 2-40 exterior lamps the control on the left side of the instrument panel controls these lamp systems: d headlamps d taillamps d parking lamps d sidemarker lamps d license plate lamp d underhood lamp d fog lamps d instrument panel lights d interior courtesy lamps instrument panel backligh...

  • Page 97

    Yellow blue 2-41 lamps on reminder if the manual headlamp control is activated, you will hear a warning chime if you open either door while leaving the lamps on. An exception to this is when you’re using twilight sentinel. Daytime running lamps daytime running lamps (drl) can make it easier for othe...

  • Page 98

    Yellow blue 2-42 fog lamps use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. When you press the fog lamp button, a small indicator light will tell you that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on. Press the button again to turn them off. If you turn on the high - beam headlamps, t...

  • Page 99: Interior Lamps

    Yellow blue 2-43 if it’s dark enough outside and the twilight sentinel control is off, a headlamps suggested message will display on the driver information center (dic). This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended (it’s become dark enough outside to require the ...

  • Page 100

    Yellow blue 2-44 illuminated entry the illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting to the door controls and to the exterior lamps control knob when a door is opened or if you press a remote keyless entry transmitter button. Since the illuminated entry system has a photo...

  • Page 101: Mirrors

    Yellow blue 2-45 storage mode personalization this feature is for long - term use and must be programmed through the driver information center (dic) while the ignition is in run. Storage mode personalization protects the battery by placing your vehicle in a storage mode so that the radio, amplifiers...

  • Page 102

    Yellow blue 2-46 when the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (“n” for north, for example),...

  • Page 103

    Yellow blue 2-47 3. Press compass on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a “c” in the direction display within a few seconds. (this is the automatic calibration mode -- you’ll need to drive in a circle t...

  • Page 104: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-48 driver’s outside auto-dimming rearview mirror only the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror. See “electrochromic day/night rearview mirror with compass” in t...

  • Page 105: Storage Compartments

    Yellow blue 2-49 storage compartments glove box the glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat. To lock the glove box door, insert the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door. Overhead console sunglasses storage compartment t...

  • Page 106: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-50 rear storage armrest (if equipped) your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest which includes an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use. To open, lift the front edge. (this feature is available on vehicles with leather interiors only.) convenien...

  • Page 107: Sun Visors

    Yellow blue 2-51 sun visors swing down the visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side. The driver’s sun visor is also equipped with a storage flap that can be used for maps or toll tickets. Lighted visor vanity mirror move the sun visor down and lif...

  • Page 108: Assist Handles

    Yellow blue 2-52 assist handles a handle, located on each side pillar, can be used when getting out of your vehicle. Garment hooks for your convenience, a garment hook is attached to the casing around the reading lamps in the rear of the vehicle. To use, push the lower edge of the hook. Floor mats y...

  • Page 109

    Yellow blue 2-53 universal transmitter (option) this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cau...

  • Page 110

    Yellow blue 2-54 3. Using both hands, press the hand - held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter. Continue to press both buttons through step 4. 4. Hold down both buttons until you see the indicator light on the universal transmitter flash slowly and then rapidly. T...

  • Page 111

    Yellow blue 2-55 to determine if you have this system, press the button on the universal transmitter that you have programmed already. If the indicator light on the universal transmitter flashes rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid, the garage door opener has a rolling code system. In a roll...

  • Page 112: The Instrument Panel

    Yellow blue 2-56 the instrument panel -- your information system.

  • Page 113

    Yellow blue 2-57 the main components of the instrument panel are: a. Air outlets b. Turn signal/multifunction lever c. Instrument panel cluster d. Radio (audio system) e. Driver information center control buttons f. Lamp controls g. Hvac steering wheel controls (or cellular telephone controls, if eq...

  • Page 114: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Yellow blue 2-58 instrument panel cluster the instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. United states v...

  • Page 115

    Yellow blue 2-59 speedometer and odometer the speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the united states) or kilometers (used in canada). You may wonder what happ...

  • Page 116: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-60 vehicle speed limiter this feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that the tires are not rated for. When this happens, the engine’s fuel supply is shut off. When the vehicle speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. Tachometer this gage indicates the engine speed...

  • Page 117

    Yellow blue 2-61 warning lights, gages and indicators this part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or rep...

  • Page 118

    Yellow blue 2-62 air bag readiness light there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows air bag. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air...

  • Page 119: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-63 this light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to run. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal i...

  • Page 120

    Yellow blue 2-64 anti-lock brake system warning light with the anti - lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to off. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as so...

  • Page 121

    Yellow blue 2-65 engine coolant temperature warning light this light tells you that the engine has overheated. You should stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible. A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on. As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds wh...

  • Page 122: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-66 malfunction indicator lamp (service engine soon light) your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called obd ii (on - board diagnostics - second generation) and is intended to assure that emiss...

  • Page 123

    Yellow blue 2-67 this light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: d light flashing -- a misfire condition has b...

  • Page 124: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-68 are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install t...

  • Page 125: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-69 notice: damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. Fuel gage the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in run. Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fu...

  • Page 126

    Yellow blue 2-70 driver information center (dic) this display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The dic is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. Dic controls and displays yes trip reset: by using this button, you can tell how far you’...

  • Page 127

    Yellow blue 2-71 gal fuel used (reset): press the skip info button to display the gal fuel used on the driver information center (dic), then press and hold the no info reset button until 0.0 gal fuel used is displayed. Avg mph (reset): press the skip info button to display the avg mph (average speed...

  • Page 128

    Yellow blue 2-72 battery not charging - 7: this message will appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the electrical system checked by your dealership at your earliest convenience. Battery voltage high - 8: this message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 ...

  • Page 129

    Yellow blue 2-73 check brake fluid level - 37: this message will display if the ignition is in run to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add fluid as needed. Have the brake system serviced by a technician as soon as possible. If the brake warning...

  • Page 130

    Yellow blue 2-74 engine coolant hot, idle engine - 44: this message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is over 248 _f (126_c). To avoid added strain on a hot engine, turn off the climate control system. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle until it cools down or the message is removed. I...

  • Page 131

    Yellow blue 2-75 ice possible - 13: this message appears when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Low refrig a/c off - 12: this message means that the air conditioning system detects a refrigerant level that is low enough to cause damage to the air conditioning ...

  • Page 132

    Yellow blue 2-76 service a/c system - 14: this message appears when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. Service air bag - 83: ther...

  • Page 133

    Yellow blue 2-77 serv stability sys - 54 : if you ever see the serv stability sys message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If the serv stability sys mess...

  • Page 134

    Yellow blue 2-78 top speed fuel off - 111: this message will appear when the pcm senses that the maximum speed for your vehicle has been reached. The speed of your vehicle will decrease several mph as the fuel supply is cut off. This allows your vehicle to stay in a stable operating range. Traction ...

  • Page 135

    Yellow blue 2-79 vehicle overspeed - 52: a failure in the suspension control system has occurred when this message appears. The powertrain control module (pcm) determines the speed your vehicle is limited to. Have your vehicle serviced if this message appears. Vehicle speed limited to xxx mph (km/h)...

  • Page 136

    Yellow blue 2-80 you can also recall a seat and mirror position if your vehicle is not in park (p). Press and hold either the 1 or 2 button until seat and mirror movement is complete. Releasing the buttons will stop adjustment. The exit button can be programmed to allow easy exit for up to two drive...

  • Page 137

    Yellow blue 2-81 if a no response is made after the doors lock in gear prompt is displayed, feature off will appear. The automatic door locking system has been disabled and no other door lock messages will be displayed. Lghts flsh at unlock, which is the next available personalization feature to dis...

  • Page 138

    Yellow blue 2-82 ext lights at unlock: exterior lamps (parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, low - beam headlamps, etc.) turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed and it is dark outside. These lamps stay on for about 20 seconds or un...

  • Page 139

    Yellow blue 2-83 curb view assist mirror (if equipped with memory) if your vehicle has this personalization feature, mirror tilt in rev will be the fourth personalization prompt to display on the dic. To program your vehicle, press the skip info and no info reset buttons at the same time for about t...

  • Page 140

    Yellow blue 2-84 your vehicle will stay in the storage mode until the ignition key is turned out of lock. The system will “wake - up” when the door key is inserted into the door, however, your vehicle will remain in the storage mode. The ignition must be out of lock before the battery guard is disab...

  • Page 141

    Yellow blue 2-85 the driver information center (dic) may display a change engine oil message. Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil. For more information, see the maintenance schedule booklet. If you see change engine oil, it means that you have no oil life l...

  • Page 142: Notes

    Yellow blue 2-86 ✍ notes.

  • Page 143: Section 3

    3- yellow blue 3-1 section 3 comfort controls and audio systems in this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 comfort controls 3 - 2 climate control panel...

  • Page 144: Comfort Controls

    Yellow blue 3-2 comfort controls this section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your electronic climate control (ecc) system uses ozone - friendly r - 134a refrigerant. With the ecc system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has ...

  • Page 145

    Yellow blue 3-3 the outside temperature sensor is located near the front grille. The sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling, slow driving or when the engine is first started after a short trip. In order to ensure proper automatic climate control operation, the outside air temper...

  • Page 146

    Yellow blue 3-4 if your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and you have it set on auto, the air will first flow out the floor air outlets for a few seconds. That is normal. This is to expel hot air from the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the airflow will move through the air conditioning outlet...

  • Page 147

    Yellow blue 3-5 fan speeds: press the button with the fan symbol on it until auto is displayed on the screen. At this setting, the fan speed is automatically controlled. If it is cold outside, the blower may not run in the maximum high fan speed right away. The system checks the temperature of the e...

  • Page 148

    Yellow blue 3-6 electronic solar sensor the sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and is located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield. The ecc panel uses this information to automatically make the necessary temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your comfort. Air condition...

  • Page 149: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-7 defrosting use defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold conditions. Press the mode button. If you select defrost, adjust the fan speed by pressing the fan button up or down. If you select defrost from auto, the system will control the fan sp...

  • Page 150

    Yellow blue 3-8 ventilation system your vehicle’s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running. The front outlets are located in the center and at each side of...

  • Page 151: Audio Systems

    Yellow blue 3-9 d when you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake outlets of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. D keep the air path under the front seats clear...

  • Page 152

    Yellow blue 3-10 am-fm stereo with cassette tape player playing the radio pwr/vol: press this knob lightly to turn the system on. Press the knob again to turn the system off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The volume level will appear on the...

  • Page 153

    Yellow blue 3-11 pushbuttons: the six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six am, six fm1 and six fm2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press band to select am, fm1 or fm2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbe...

  • Page 154

    Yellow blue 3-12 playing a cassette tape with the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted. When one side of your cassette tape is done playing, auto reverse plays the other side of your cassette tape. If you want to insert a cassette tape when the igni...

  • Page 155

    Yellow blue 3-13 source: press this button to select a source. If no cassette tape is in the tape player, cass appears on the display and then the radio station appears briefly. The display then reverts back to showing the time of day. Press this button again or press band to switch back to the radi...

  • Page 156

    Yellow blue 3-14 hr or mn: display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. Source: press this button to select a source. Sources include cassette and compact disc. The audio source must be loaded to play. Available loaded sources are shown on the display. If a source is being used, i...

  • Page 157

    Yellow blue 3-15 using rds mode your audio system is equipped with radio data systems (rds). Rds mode gives you many useful new features. When rds is on, the radio can: d seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, d seek to stations with traffic announcements, d receive ...

  • Page 158

    Yellow blue 3-16 region: you can also use the rds button to access the region function. When an rds station becomes weak, this function searches for a stronger station within the same network. A network can span a great distance. One network can have stations spread across a country or continent. Ea...

  • Page 159

    Yellow blue 3-17 msg (3): when rds is on, if the current station has a message, msg will appear on the display. Press the rds select button, followed by this button to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display, parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the...

  • Page 160

    Yellow blue 3-18 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered button for less than two seconds, the pty you set will return. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. When battery power is removed and later applied...

  • Page 161

    Yellow blue 3-19 using dsp mode dsp: the digital signal processing (dsp) feature is used to provide a choice of four different listening experiences: talk, driver seat, live and auditorium. Dsp can be used while listening to the radio, the cassette tape player or the cd player. Press this button to ...

  • Page 162

    Yellow blue 3-20 if an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that: d the cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape. Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Flip the tape...

  • Page 163

    Yellow blue 3-21 your cassette tape player automatically reduces background noise from tapes encoded with dolby nr. Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under a license from dolby laboratories licensing corporation. Dolby and the double - d symbol are trademarks of dolby laboratories licensing corp...

  • Page 164

    Yellow blue 3-22 radio data systems (rds) program type (pty) selections pty list description adlt hit adult hits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classicl classical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 165: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-23 cd adapter kits it is possible to use a cd adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to run or accessory. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold ...

  • Page 166

    Yellow blue 3-24 you must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray, label side down. If y...

  • Page 167

    Yellow blue 3-25 whenever a cd magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the cd changer symbol will appear on the radio display. If the cd changer is checking the magazine for cds, the cd symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a cd begins playing, a disc and tr...

  • Page 168

    Yellow blue 3-26 rdm: press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Random will appear on the display. Press tune - seek while rdm is on the display to randomly seek through discs. Press rdm again to turn off random play. (this button is not available on the am - fm ...

  • Page 169

    Yellow blue 3-27 radio personalization with home and away feature (if equipped) if your vehicle is equipped with the am - fm stereo with cassette tape player and 1 (h or a) or 2 (h or a) appears in the display when the radio is first turned on, your vehicle is equipped with this feature. If your veh...

  • Page 170

    Yellow blue 3-28 theft-deterrent feature theftlock r is designed to discourage theft of your radio. Your vehicle has a “built - in” theft - deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic -- there is no programming required. The radio in your vehicle cannot be used in any other vehicle. When the r...

  • Page 171

    Yellow blue 3-29 select: when listening to the radio, press the up or down arrow lever to tune to the next or previous preset radio station. (if your vehicle is equipped with the am - fm stereo with cassette tape player, factory presets which have not been reprogrammed with your stations will be ign...

  • Page 172: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-30 notice: before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, cb radio, mobile telephone or two - way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your veh...

  • Page 173

    Yellow blue 3-31 3. Press and hold the source button for two seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash three times. 4. Turn the radio on and insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning time. When the cleaning ca...

  • Page 174: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-32 power antenna mast care your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. 3. Wipe the cloth ove...

  • Page 175: Notes

    Yellow blue 3-33 ✍ notes.

  • Page 176: Notes

    Yellow blue 3-34 ✍ notes.

  • Page 177: Section 4

    4- yellow blue 4-1 section 4 your driving and the road here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 defensive driving 4 - 3 drunken driving 4 - 5 control of a vehicle 4 - 6 braki...

  • Page 178: Defensive Driving

    Yellow blue 4-2 defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. (see “safety belts” in the index.) defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” on city streets, rural roads ...

  • Page 179: Drunken Driving

    Yellow blue 4-3 drunken driving death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: d judgment d muscular co...

  • Page 180

    Yellow blue 4-4 it’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s bac would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower...

  • Page 181: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-5 the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “i’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A per...

  • Page 182: Braking

    Yellow blue 4-6 sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push ...

  • Page 183

    Yellow blue 4-7 avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of he...

  • Page 184

    Yellow blue 4-8 here’s how anti - lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with abs. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the compu...

  • Page 185

    Yellow blue 4-9 remember: anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enou...

  • Page 186: Steering

    Yellow blue 4-10 to turn the system off, press the trac off button located inside the glove box. The traction off message will display on the driver information center. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the traction off message will display -- but the system won’t turn ...

  • Page 187

    Yellow blue 4-11 the traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly...

  • Page 188: Off

    Yellow blue 4-12 an emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just a...

  • Page 189: Passing

    Yellow blue 4-13 passing the driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two - lane highway i...

  • Page 190: Loss of Control

    Yellow blue 4-14 d check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into ...

  • Page 191: Driving At Night

    Yellow blue 4-15 if you have stabilitrak r , you may see the stability engaged message on the driver information center. See “stability engaged message” in the index. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down a...

  • Page 192

    Yellow blue 4-16 here are some tips on night driving. D drive defensively. D don’t drink and drive. D since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. D slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much roa...

  • Page 193

    Yellow blue 4-17 driving in rain and on wet roads rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction....

  • Page 194: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-18 driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Caution: wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as wel...

  • Page 195: Notice:

    Yellow blue 4-19 hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving through deep standing water notice: if you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in...

  • Page 196: Freeway Driving

    Yellow blue 4-20 here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: d know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross - country trip. D try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cit...

  • Page 197

    Yellow blue 4-21 at the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the pr...

  • Page 198: Highway Hypnosis

    Yellow blue 4-22 here are some things you can check before a trip: d windshield washer fluid: is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? D wiper blades: are they in good shape? D fuel, engine oil, other fluids: have you checked all levels? D lamps: are they all working? Are the...

  • Page 199: Hill and Mountain Roads

    Yellow blue 4-23 hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. D keep your vehicle ...

  • Page 200: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-24 caution: coasting downhill in neutral (n) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always hav...

  • Page 201

    Yellow blue 4-25 include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of...

  • Page 202

    Yellow blue 4-26 what’s the worst time for this? “wet ice.” very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32 _f; 0_c) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to...

  • Page 203

    Yellow blue 4-27 if you’re caught in a blizzard if you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep your...

  • Page 204: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-28 caution: snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly co (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. Co could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle,...

  • Page 205: Loading Your Vehicle

    Yellow blue 4-29 to tow your vehicle, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in park (p). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight - ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Release the parkin...

  • Page 206: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-30 the other label is the certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed th...

  • Page 207: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-31 caution: things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. D put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. D never stack heavier things, like suitcases,...

  • Page 208

    Yellow blue 4-32 that’s the reason for this part. In it are many time - tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load - pulling components such as the ...

  • Page 209

    Yellow blue 4-33 it depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer f...

  • Page 210

    Yellow blue 4-34 after you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total weight on your vehicle’s tires be sure your vehicle’s tir...

  • Page 211: Notice:

    Yellow blue 4-35 driving with a trailer towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the ...

  • Page 212: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-36 turn signals when towing a trailer when you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lam...

  • Page 213

    Yellow blue 4-37 when you are ready to leave after parking on a hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: d start your engine; d shift into a gear; and d be sure the parking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the...

  • Page 214: Notes

    Yellow blue 4-38 ✍ notes.

  • Page 215: Section 5

    5- yellow blue 5-1 section 5 problems on the road here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 hazard warning flashers 5 - 3 other warning devices 5 - 3 jump starting 5 - 9 towing your vehicle 5 - 10 engine overheating 5 - 13 cooling system 5 - 19 if a tire goes ...

  • Page 216: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Yellow blue 5-2 hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This light on the i...

  • Page 217: Other Warning Devices

    Yellow blue 5-3 pull out on the collar to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals won’t work since they are already flashing. Other warning devices if you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind you...

  • Page 218: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-4 notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. The acdelco freedom r battery in your vehicle has a built - in hydrometer. Do not charge, test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow...

  • Page 219: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-5 caution: an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5. Start by removing the red positive (+) terminal cover. Caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to ...

  • Page 220: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-6 6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ( - ) will go to...

  • Page 221

    Yellow blue 5-7 8. Don’t let the other end of the positive (+) cable touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 9. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end of the negative ( - ) cable touch anythi...

  • Page 222

    Yellow blue 5-8 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (46 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run...

  • Page 223: Towing Your Vehicle

    Yellow blue 5-9 towing your vehicle caution: to help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: d never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D never get under your vehicle after it ...

  • Page 224: Engine Overheating

    Yellow blue 5-10 engine overheating you will find an engine coolant hot, idle engine message or an engine overheated, stop engine message on the driver information center (dic). You will also hear a chime. There is also an engine temperature warning light and/or gage on the instrument panel. See “en...

  • Page 225: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-11 if steam is coming from your engine caution: steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until...

  • Page 226: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-12 notice: if your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See “overheated engine protection operating mode” in the index. If no steam is coming from your engine if you ge...

  • Page 227: Cooling System

    Yellow blue 5-13 cooling system when you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: a. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap b. Electric engine fans caution: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, ...

  • Page 228: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-14 a low coolant level should be indicated by a check coolant level message on the driver information center. If it is, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other e...

  • Page 229: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-15 how to add coolant to the coolant surge tank if you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the proper level (2.5 inches (6.4 cm) below the base of the fill neck), add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex - cool r coolant at the coolant surge tank, b...

  • Page 230: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-16 caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixtu...

  • Page 231

    Yellow blue 5-17 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops. (don’t press down while turning the pres...

  • Page 232

    Yellow blue 5-18 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the base of the filler neck. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, ...

  • Page 233: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Yellow blue 5-19 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the check coolant level message does not appear on the driver information center, coolant is at the proper fill level. If a check coolant level me...

  • Page 234: Changing A Flat Tire

    Yellow blue 5-20 changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Caution: changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they cou...

  • Page 235

    Yellow blue 5-21 removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the retainer (center dial) on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the cover. (see “compact spare tire” in the index fo...

  • Page 236

    Yellow blue 5-22 turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b)..

  • Page 237

    Yellow blue 5-23 removing the wheel cover there is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel. Using the flat end of the wheel wrench, gently pry the wheel cover off. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don’t try to remove it with your hands. Removing the flat tire and installing t...

  • Page 238

    Yellow blue 5-24 2. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and corresponding cutouts in the plastic molding..

  • Page 239: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-25 caution: getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Caution: raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage th...

  • Page 240: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-26 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel...

  • Page 241

    Yellow blue 5-27 9. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely..

  • Page 242: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-28 11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Caution: incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace ...

  • Page 243: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-29 storing the flat tire and tools caution: storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact s...

  • Page 244: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-30 storing the spare tire and tools caution: storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temp...

  • Page 245: Compact Spare Tire

    Yellow blue 5-31 compact spare tire although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kpa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possib...

  • Page 246: Ice Or Snow

    Yellow blue 5-32 if you’re stuck: in sand, mud, ice or snow in order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. Caution: if y...

  • Page 247: Section 6

    6- yellow blue 6-1 section 6 service and appearance care here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, ...

  • Page 248: Service

    Yellow blue 6-2 service your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine gm parts and gm - trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your gm vehicle all gm. Genuine gm parts ...

  • Page 249: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-3 caution: you can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. D be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. D be ...

  • Page 250: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-4 that’s normal, and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. If your vehicle is certified to meet california emission standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to...

  • Page 251: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Yellow blue 6-5 fuels in foreign countries if you plan on driving in another country outside the united states or canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would...

  • Page 252: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-6 caution: gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The fuel door release is located above the radio on the ...

  • Page 253: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-7 to remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. Caution: if you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out...

  • Page 254: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-8 filling a portable fuel container caution: never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and...

  • Page 255

    Yellow blue 6-9 hood release pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release, which is located under the front edge of the grille. Lift up on the release lever as...

  • Page 256

    Yellow blue 6-10 when you open the hood, you’ll see: a. Battery b. Engine coolant fill location c. Power steering fluid d. Engine oil fill location e. Engine oil dipstick f. Brake master cylinder g. Transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location h. Engine air cleaner/filter i. Windshield washer fluid before...

  • Page 257: Engine Oil

    Yellow blue 6-11 underhood lamp turn the parking lamps on to operate the underhood lamp. The underhood lamp will come on when the hood is opened. Engine oil a check oil level message will appear when the engine oil is approximately 1 quart (1l) low. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick le...

  • Page 258: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-12 checking engine oil pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to add engine oil if the oil is at or below the add line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart...

  • Page 259

    Yellow blue 6-13 what kind of engine oil to use oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the american petroleum institute (api). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. I...

  • Page 260: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-14 as shown in the chart, sae 10w - 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use sae 5w - 30 if it’s going to be colder than 60 _f (16_c) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold, you should use sae 5w - 30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thicknes...

  • Page 261

    Yellow blue 6-15 how to reset the oil life indicator after the oil has been changed, display the oil life left message by pressing the skip info button. Then press and hold the no info reset button until the display shows 100% engine oil life. This resets the oil life index. The message will remain ...

  • Page 262: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Yellow blue 6-16 engine air cleaner/filter the air cleaner is located next to the windshield washer fluid reservoir on the driver’s side of the engine. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air cleaner filter: 1. Disconnect the intake air temperature (iat) sensor ...

  • Page 263

    Yellow blue 6-17 4. Unhook both air cleaner cover latches. One latch is located near the radiator hose (not shown) and the other latch is located next to the iat sensor. 5. Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly toward the front of the vehicle. Remove the cover. 6. Take out the air cleaner filt...

  • Page 264: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-18 follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner assembly: 1. Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the front edge of the air cleaner base. 2. Pivot the air cleaner cover and the air duct assembly downward. Make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged. 3. Reinstall ...

  • Page 265: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Yellow blue 6-19 automatic transaxle fluid when to check and change a good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: d in...

  • Page 266

    Yellow blue 6-20 wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: d when outside temperatures are above 90_f (32_c). D at high speed for quite a while. D in heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. D while pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, th...

  • Page 267: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-21 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross - hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the...

  • Page 268: Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Yellow blue 6-22 how to reset transaxle fluid change indicator your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change indicator. A change trans fluid message will display on the driver information center (dic) when the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle fluid needs to be changed or at...

  • Page 269: Thermostat

    Yellow blue 6-23 thermostat engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. If your thermostat needs to be replaced, a gm thermostat is recommended. En...

  • Page 270: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-24 what to use use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half dex - cool r coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain...

  • Page 271: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-25 checking coolant the surge tank is located next to the engine block on the passenger’s side of the engine. The cooling system is under a lot of pressure when it is hot. If the check coolant level message appears on the driver information center (dic), you will need to add coolant. C...

  • Page 272: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-26 adding coolant if you need more coolant, add the proper dex - cool r coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. Caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are h...

  • Page 273: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Yellow blue 6-27 when to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. How to check po...

  • Page 274: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-28 adding washer fluid the check washer fluid message will be displayed on the driver information center (dic) when the fluid is low. The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located next to the air cleaner on the driver’s side of the engine. Open the cap labeled washer fluid only. Add...

  • Page 275: Brakes

    Yellow blue 6-29 brakes brake fluid your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with dot - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an ac...

  • Page 276: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-30 what to add when you do need brake fluid, use only dot - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Refer to “recommended fluids and lubricants” in the maintenance schedule. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing ...

  • Page 277: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-31 brake wear your vehicle has four - wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when...

  • Page 278: Battery

    Yellow blue 6-32 replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality gm brake parts. When you replace parts of y...

  • Page 279: Bulb Replacement

    Yellow blue 6-33 bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulb, see “replacement bulbs” in the index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer’s service department. Halogen bulbs caution: halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you...

  • Page 280

    Yellow blue 6-34 2. Lift off the cover as shown. 3. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing..

  • Page 281

    Yellow blue 6-35 4. Remove the headlamp housing socket. 5. After removing the wiring harness from the headlamp housing socket, replace the bulb and socket. Reconnect it to the wiring harness and reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the headlamp assembly..

  • Page 282

    Yellow blue 6-36 front turn signal lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard side of the headlamps. To access, turn the lock tabs on the headlamp cover in the direction of the arrows and then lift off the cover (see steps 1 and 2 under “headlamps” listed previously). 2. Turn the hou...

  • Page 283

    Yellow blue 6-37 center high-mounted stoplamp (chmsl) 1. Lift the trim cover to remove. 2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove the socket and bulb from the housing. 3. Replace the bulb. Reverse the steps to reassemble the stoplamp assembly..

  • Page 284

    Yellow blue 6-38 rear turn signal lamps and taillamps 1. Open the trunk to gain access to the lamp housing. 2. Remove the convenience net and pull the trim away to access the wing nuts. 3. Remove the two wing nuts. 4. Gently remove the lamp housing. 5. Press the bulb housing lever and turn the housi...

  • Page 285: Windshield Wiper

    Yellow blue 6-39 windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “wiper blade check” in the maintenance schedule booklet under part b “owner checks and services” for more information. It’s a good idea to clean or replace ...

  • Page 286: Tires

    Yellow blue 6-40 tires your new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your cadillac warranty booklet for details. Caution: poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dange...

  • Page 287: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-41 if you’ll be driving at high speeds (e.G., speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher), where it is legal, set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or to 38 psi (265 kpa), whichever is lower. See the example below. When you end this h...

  • Page 288

    Yellow blue 6-42 when to check check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kpa). How to check use a good quality pocket - type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radia...

  • Page 289: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-43 caution: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emerg...

  • Page 290: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-44 buying new tires to find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the tire - loading information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a tire performance criteria specification (tpc spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get o...

  • Page 291

    Yellow blue 6-45 uniform tire quality grading the following information relates to the system developed by the united states national highway traffic safety administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (this applies only to vehicles sold in the united states...

  • Page 292: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-46 grades b and a represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: the temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loa...

  • Page 293: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-47 notice: the wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “changing a flat tire” in the index for more inf...

  • Page 294: Appearance Care

    Yellow blue 6-48 appearance care remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean ...

  • Page 295

    Yellow blue 6-49 d use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. D if a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Cleaning vinyl use warm water and a clean cloth. D rub with a clean, d...

  • Page 296: Care of Safety Belts

    Yellow blue 6-50 care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. Caution: do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Cleaning glass surfaces gl...

  • Page 297: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-51 cleaning the outside of your vehicle the paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing your vehicle the best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash ...

  • Page 298: Cleaning Aluminum Or

    Yellow blue 6-52 foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessa...

  • Page 299: Finish Damage

    Yellow blue 6-53 finish damage any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or othe...

  • Page 300

    Yellow blue 6-54 gm vehicle care/appearance materials part number size description usage 994954 23 in. X 25 in. Polishing cloth – wax treated exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 l) tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 l) chrome cleaner and polis...

  • Page 301: Electrical System

    Yellow blue 6-55 vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The vin also appears on the vehicl...

  • Page 302

    Yellow blue 6-56 headlamp wiring the headlamp wiring has an individual fuse which is powered by a maxifuse r . An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield wiper fuses the windsh...

  • Page 303

    Yellow blue 6-57 maxifuse (8 - way) usage body 1 road sensing suspension (rss) fuse (etc only), convenience fuse, batt fuse, antenna fuse, passenger and driver seat belt comfort solenoids, trunk and fuel door release solenoids and relays, door lock/unlock relays, damper relay (etc only), parking lam...

  • Page 304

    Yellow blue 6-58 maxifuse (6 - way) usage batt 3 steering column ignition switch batt 2 steering column ignition switch ign 1 front ignition - 1 relay, oxygen sensor 1 and 2 fuse, fuel fuse, cruise fuse, fuel pump relay batt 1 starter relay and solenoid, park/reverse fuse, park relay, powertrain con...

  • Page 305

    Yellow blue 6-59 fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the band is ...

  • Page 306

    Yellow blue 6-60 fuse usage drl daytime running lamps (drl) cnr lps cornering lamp switch, right and left cornering lamps int lps trunk lamp, courtesy lamps, front vanity lamps, glove box lamp, garage door opener, courtesy lamp relay fuse usage cig ltr1 front and rear cigarette lighters cig ltr 2 ri...

  • Page 307

    Yellow blue 6-61 fuse usage stop stoplamp switch, centered high - mounted stoplamp (chmsl), turn hazard switch, abs controller, stepper motor cruise control, right and left rear stoplamps (export) mirror inadvertent power relay, left outside rearview mirror switch, aldl, memory mirror module, dimmer...

  • Page 308

    Yellow blue 6-62 fuse usage inj injectors 1, 4, 6, 7 inj injectors 2, 3, 5, 8 fuel pump pcm, fuel pump relay, fuel pump oxy sen1 oxygen sensor front oxy sen2 oxygen sensor rear, catalytic converter (cat) rear oxygen sensor relays a/c comp relay fuel pump relay rear compartment fuse block the fuse bl...

  • Page 309

    Yellow blue 6-63 fuse usage comfort cd player, remote keyless entry (rke), controlled power relay, air control module (acm), pzm amp (bose only) (optional) right and left hand bose relay, right and left front speakers (on door), right and left rear speakers, bose amplifier pzm passenger zone module ...

  • Page 310: Replacement Bulbs

    Yellow blue 6-64 fuse usage rt park headlamp switch, right front parking lamp, right front and rear sidemarker lamps, right park position lamp (export), right turn/stop/tail lamps, rear fog lamp relay (export), right and left rear fog lamps (export) lt park left front and rear sidemarker lamps, left...

  • Page 311

    Yellow blue 6-65 capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. Please refer to “recommended fluids and lubricants” in the maintenance schedule booklet for more information. Engine specifications displacement 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc...

  • Page 312: Normal Maintenance

    Yellow blue 6-66 normal maintenance replacement parts air filter element ac type a1096c . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel filter element ac type gf - 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil filter ac type pf - 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pcv valve ac type cv - 774c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 313: Section 7

    7- yellow blue 7-1 section 7 customer assistance information here you will find out how to contact cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 7 - 2 customer satisfaction procedure 7 - 3 customer assistance for...

  • Page 314

    Yellow blue 7-2 customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite ...

  • Page 315: Customer Assistance For Text

    Yellow blue 7-3 when contacting cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow step one first if you have a concern. Step three -- both general motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisf...

  • Page 316: Customer Assistance Offices

    Yellow blue 7-4 customer assistance offices cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a u.S. Customer wishes to write to cadillac, the letter should be addressed to cadillac’s customer assistance center. United states cadillac customer assistance center cadillac m...

  • Page 317: With Disabilities

    Yellow blue 7-5 gm mobility program for persons with disabilities this program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program c...

  • Page 318

    Yellow blue 7-6 each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Cadillac roadside service r can be reached by dialing 1 - 800 - 882 - 1112, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service i...

  • Page 319

    Yellow blue 7-7 d trip interruption -- if your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals and rental car. Roadside service availability wherever you drive in the un...

  • Page 320: Courtesy Transportation

    Yellow blue 7-8 courtesy transportation cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The courtes...

  • Page 321

    Yellow blue 7-9 courtesy rental vehicle when your vehicle is unavailable due to warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $35.00 per day supported by receipts. This re...

  • Page 322: Warranty Information

    Yellow blue 7-10 general motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue courtesy transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. General motors and participating dealer...

  • Page 323: Reporting Safety Defects

    Yellow blue 7-11 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify transport canada, in addition to notifying general motors of canada limited. You may write to: transport canada 330 sparks ...

  • Page 324

    Yellow blue 7-12 current publications for 1999 cadillac service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Retail sell price: $90.00 transmission, transaxle, transfer case unit repair manual t...

  • Page 325: (      )

    Yellow blue 7-13 publication form number orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return ...

  • Page 326: Notes

    Yellow blue 7-14 ✍ notes.

  • Page 327: Notes

    Yellow blue 7-15 ✍ notes.

  • Page 328: Notes

    Yellow blue 7-16 ✍ notes.

  • Page 329: Notes

    Yellow blue 7-17 ✍ notes.

  • Page 330: Notes

    Yellow blue 7-18 ✍ notes.

  • Page 331: Section 8

    8- yellow blue 8-1 section 8 index a bs 4 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adapter kits, cds 3 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding engine oil 6 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ad...

  • Page 332

    Yellow blue 8-2 b attery 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging system indicator light 2 - 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump starting 5 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not charge message 2 - 72 . . . ....

  • Page 333

    Yellow blue 8-3 check fuel gauge message 2 - 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check gas cap message 2 - 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check oil level message 2 - 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check washer fluid message 2 - 84 . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 334

    Yellow blue 8-4 courtesy transportation 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise control 2 - 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise engaged message 2 - 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders (in storage areas) 2 ...

  • Page 335

    Yellow blue 8-5 electronic solar sensor 3 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine 6 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant 6 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant heater 2 - ...

  • Page 336

    Yellow blue 8-6 fuel 6 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada 6 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data display 2 - 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door release 6...

  • Page 337

    Yellow blue 8-7 i ce possible message 2 - 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition positions 2 - 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illuminated entry 2 - 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inadvertent power battery ...

  • Page 338

    Yellow blue 8-8 locks 2 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti - lockout feature 2 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic door 2 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door 2 - 4 . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 339

    Yellow blue 8-9 onstar r system 2 - 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options not set message 2 - 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overdrive, automatic transaxle 2 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overhead console 2 - 49 . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 340

    Yellow blue 8-10 rear compartment fuse block 6 - 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside seat position 1 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat passengers 1 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage armrest 2 - 50 . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 341

    Yellow blue 8-11 right front passenger position 1 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoulder belt tightness adjustment 1 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smaller children and babies 1 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use during pregnancy 1 - 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 342

    Yellow blue 8-12 specifications and capacities 6 - 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speech impaired, customer assistance 7 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speedometer 2 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stability engaged message 2 - 77 . . . ....

  • Page 343

    Yellow blue 8-13 traction 6 - 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treadwear 6 - 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uniform quality grading 6 - 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wear indicators 6 - 43 . . . . ...

  • Page 344

    Yellow blue 8-14 u nderbody maintenance 6 - 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Underhood fuse block 6 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Underhood lamp 6 - 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Understanding radio reception 3 - 29 . . ...