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Cadillac 2001 Eldorado Owner's Manual

Summary of 2001 Eldorado

  • Page 3: 2001 Cadillac Eldorado

    I litho in u.S.A. Part number 25711107 a first edition © copyright general motors corporation 2000 all rights reserved 2001 cadillac eldorado owner's manual.

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Ii table of contents windows keys and door locks remote keyless entry system trunk release automatic transaxle parking brake tilt wheel turn signal/multifunction lever windshield wipers cruise control exterior and interior lamps mirrors storage compartments convenience net accessory power outlets on...

  • Page 5: Table of Contents (Cont'D)

    Section 3 comfort controls and audio systems section 4 your driving and the road section 5 table of contents (cont'd) defensive driving drunken driving control of a vehicle braking steering driving tips for various road conditions loading your vehicle towing a trailer heating and air conditioning se...

  • Page 6: Table of Contents (Cont'D)

    Fuel checking fluids and lubricants gm oil life system™ engine air cleaner/filter brakes bulb replacement windshield wiper blade replacement tires and wheels appearance care electrical system/fuses and circuit breakers capacities and specifications normal maintenance replacement parts table of conte...

  • Page 7: Table of Contents (Cont'D)

    Table of contents (cont'd) customer assistance information in the index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Section 7 customer satisfaction procedures customer assistance offices roadside assistance ...

  • Page 8: French Language Manual:

    Vi 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 after that time without further n...

  • Page 9: How to Use This Manual

    Vii 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 explain thin...

  • Page 10: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Viii 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, and it could...

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    Ix 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 is driven:...

  • Page 12: Service Station Guide

    For a more detailed look at what's under the hood see section 6 tire pressure see section 6 service station guide oil viscosity engine oil see section 6 engine oil dipstick see section 6 remote fuel door release see section 6 cooling system see section 5 hood release see section 6 windshield washer ...

  • Page 13: Section 1

    1- 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: they’re for ev...

  • Page 14: Seats and Seat Controls

    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 the front seat...

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    1-3 power lumbar control (option) if you have this option, the driver’s and passenger’s seatback lumbar support can be adjusted four ways by moving the single switch located on the outboard side of the seat. To increase or decrease support, hold the switch forward or rearward. To move the lumbar up ...

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    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 higher tempera...

  • Page 17: Caution:

    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 crash you co...

  • Page 18: Caution:

    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. Seatback latches caution: if the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That cou...

  • Page 19: Caution:

    1-7 the seatback may not fold without some help from you if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill. In this case, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift the latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly. Safety belts: they’re f...

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    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 person wouldn...

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

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

  • Page 23: About Safety Belts

    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 answers q: ...

  • Page 24: Driver Position

    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 beyond your con...

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    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. Make sure the r...

  • Page 26

    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 quick pull....

  • Page 27: Caution:

    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 fit against y...

  • Page 28: Caution:

    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 cause serious...

  • Page 29: Caution:

    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 chance of head ...

  • Page 30: Caution:

    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 dealer to fix...

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    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 work for every...

  • Page 32: (Sir) System

    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 position to lear...

  • Page 33: Caution:

    1-21 caution: air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, e...

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    1-22 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 35: Caution:

    1-23 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 on the stee...

  • Page 36: Caution:

    1-24 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 evenly over the o...

  • Page 37: Notice:

    1-25 d air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service ma...

  • Page 38: Rear Seat Passengers

    1-26 rear seat passengers it’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a c...

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    1-27 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 the buckle ...

  • Page 40: Caution:

    1-28 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 cause serious...

  • Page 41: Center Passenger Position

    1-29 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 42: Children

    1-30 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 the buckle is...

  • Page 43: Caution:

    1-31 caution: people should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. Caution: (continued) caution: (continued) for example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 1...

  • Page 44: Caution:

    1-32 caution: children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt syste...

  • Page 45: Caution:

    1-33 caution: newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear - facing seat settles into the restraint, so the cra...

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    1-34 restraint systems for children an infant car bed (a), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear - facing infa...

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    1-35 a forward - facing child seat (c - e) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as t - shaped or shelf - like shields. A booster seat (f - g) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster s...

  • Page 48

    1-36 q: how do child restraints work? A: a child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built - in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add - on child restraint system is a portable one, which is pu...

  • Page 49: Caution:

    1-37 where to put the restraint accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in the rear seat including an infant riding in a rear - facing infant seat, a child r...

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    1-38 in canada, the law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the united states, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Your vehicle has top strap anchors already inst...

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    1-39 securing a child restraint in a rear outside seat position you’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as...

  • Page 52

    1-40 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 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 ma...

  • Page 53

    1-41 securing a child restraint in the center rear seat position you’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restra...

  • Page 54

    1-42 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it h...

  • Page 55: Caution:

    1-43 securing a child restraint in the right front seat position your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: caution: a child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s...

  • Page 56

    1-44 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock..

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    1-45 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 it is secur...

  • Page 58: Older Children

    1-46 older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: what is the proper way t...

  • Page 59: Caution:

    1-47 caution: never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: what if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder bel...

  • Page 60: Caution:

    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 abdomen. Tha...

  • Page 61: Safety Belt Extender

    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 long enough...

  • Page 62: Section 2

    2- 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 -- and what to d...

  • Page 63: Windows

    2-2 windows caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather..

  • Page 64

    2-3 power windows the controls are located near each window. Press the control forward to raise the window and press rearward to lower the window. Your vehicle has retained accessory power (rap). When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to off, you can still use your power windows. See “...

  • Page 65: Keys

    2-4 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 the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to run and moved the shift l...

  • Page 66: Notice:

    2-5 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 plug has a c...

  • Page 67: Door Locks

    2-6 door locks caution: unlocked doors can be dangerous. D passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locke...

  • Page 68

    2-7 central door unlocking system your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with the theft - deterrent system. When unlocking either door, you can also unlock the other door by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the door key twice in the lock c...

  • Page 69: Remote Keyless Entry System

    2-8 anti-lockout feature leaving your key in any ignition position with either door open will disable the use of the power door lock switches as well as the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you close the doors, you can lock them using the remote keyless entry transmitter. It i...

  • Page 70

    2-9 changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. The average range of this system is about 10 feet (3 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry transmitter. If t...

  • Page 71: Notice:

    2-10 press this symbol to open the trunk. (the valet lockout button must be off.) press this button to open the fuel door. (the valet lockout button must be off.) the remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used to recall the memory seats for up to two drivers. For more information, see “memory...

  • Page 72

    2-11 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 the cover ...

  • Page 73: Trunk

    2-12 trunk caution: it can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (co) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections m...

  • Page 74: Caution:

    2-13 trunk lid automatic pull-down feature with the automatic pull - down feature, you never have to slam the trunk lid in order to close the trunk. Instead, gently lower the trunk lid until it is nearly shut -- the automatic pull - down unit will take over and lock the trunk firmly. A. Trunk lid b....

  • Page 75: Notice:

    2-14 trunk release handle (if equipped) notice: the trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release handle could damage it. There is a glow - in - the - dark trunk release handle loca...

  • Page 76: Theft

    2-15 parking at night park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking lots even if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s still best to lock it up an...

  • Page 77

    2-16 remember, the theft - deterrent system won’t activate if you lock a door with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. To avoid activating the alarm by accident, do the following: d always unlock a door wit...

  • Page 78: Pass

    2-17 valet lockout button pressing the valet lockout button, located inside the glove box, to on will disable the use of the power trunk, fuel door and garage door openers. Pressing this button again will make these features reusable. Locking the glove box with the door key will also help to secure ...

  • Page 79: New Vehicle “Break

    2-18 if the engine does not start and the starting disabled remove key message is displayed in the driver information center, your key should be checked for damage. Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately. See your dealer or a locksmith for key service. If the starting disable re...

  • Page 80: Ignition Positions

    2-19 ignition positions 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, windshield wipers, power windows and sunroof (option) when the engine is off. To get into accessory, push in the key an...

  • Page 81: Notice:

    2-20 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 opened. If you w...

  • Page 82: Notice:

    2-21 2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, hold your key in start for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelera...

  • Page 83: Caution:

    2-22 in very cold weather, 0 _f ( - 18 _c) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the engine coolant hea...

  • Page 84: Caution:

    2-23 automatic transaxle operation there are several different positions for the shift lever. Park (p): this position locks the front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. Caution: it is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shi...

  • Page 85: Notice:

    2-24 ensure the shift lever is fully in park (p) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from park (p) when the ignition key is in run. If you cannot shift out of park (p), ease pr...

  • Page 86: Notice:

    2-25 overdrive ( b): this position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: d going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. D going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift down to...

  • Page 87: Notice:

    2-26 first (1): this position gives you even more power than second (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (if the shift lever is put in first (1), the transaxle won’t shift into gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.) notice: if your front wheels can’t rotate, don’...

  • Page 88: Caution:

    2-27 if the parking brake has not been fully released and you try to drive with the parking brake on, the brake indicator light comes on and stays on. See “brake system warning light” in the index for more information. When you move out of park (p) or neutral (n), if the engine is running, the parki...

  • Page 89: Notice:

    2-28 notice: driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see “towing a trailer” in the index. This section shows what to do first t...

  • Page 90: Caution:

    2-29 console shift lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into park (p) like this: d push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. D with your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 3. Turn the ignition key to lo...

  • Page 91: Shifting Out of Park (P)

    2-30 torque lock if you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into park (p) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of park (p). This is called “torque lock.” to prevent ...

  • Page 92: Caution:

    2-31 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), which you ...

  • Page 93: Running Your Engine While

    2-32 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 under “engine e...

  • Page 94: Tilt Wheel

    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 located on the outboard side of the steering column toward...

  • Page 95

    2-34 turn and lane change signals to signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow located on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow star...

  • Page 96

    2-35 flash-to-pass this lets you use the high - beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull the turn signal lever toward you to use. When you do: d if the headlamps are either off or in the daytime running lamps (drl) mode, the high - beam headlamps will turn on. ...

  • Page 97

    2-36 off: turn the band to off to turn off the wipers. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper...

  • Page 98: Notice:

    2-37 notice: the wipers must be turned off when going through a car wash to avoid damage. The mist and “wash” cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the rainsense function. The rainsense system can be overridden at any time by manually turning the wiper stalk to lo or hi speed. Notice: do ...

  • Page 99: Caution:

    2-38 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 brakes. Caution: ...

  • Page 100: Caution:

    2-39 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 cruise control. 1. Mov...

  • Page 101

    2-40 increasing speed while using cruise control there are two ways to go to a higher speed: d use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the button at the end of the lever and then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. D move the cruise...

  • Page 102: Exterior Lamps

    2-41 using cruise control on hills how well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a l...

  • Page 103

    2-42 parking lamps pull the exterior lamp control knob out to the first stop to turn on the parking as well as the taillamps, sidemarker lamps and instrument panel lights. Push the control knob all the way back in to turn the lamps and lights off. Headlamps pull the exterior lamp control knob out al...

  • Page 104

    2-43 when the twilight sentinel switch is on and it’s dark enough outside, the high - beam headlamps (at reduced intensity) will turn off and normal low - beam headlamp operation will occur. When the twilight sentinel switch is on and it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and th...

  • Page 105

    2-44 twilight sentinel r this control is located next to the exterior lamp control knob. It automatically turns the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate the twilight sentinel, leave the exterior lamp control knob off and move the twilight control to any position but off. If...

  • Page 106

    2-45 light sensor the light sensor for the daytime running lamps (drl) and the twilight sentinel is located in the center of the front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it will read “dark” and the lamps will come on. Exterior lighting battery saver if the manual parking lamp control has been...

  • Page 107: Interior Lamps

    2-46 interior lamps instrument panel intensity/brightness control the digital displays automatically dim when it becomes dark outside and your lights are on. When it’s dark, the brightness control can be manually adjusted by turning the exterior lamps control knob counterclockwise to dim and clockwi...

  • Page 108: Mirrors

    2-47 inadvertent power battery saver this feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the garage door opener. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off...

  • Page 109

    2-48 when cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Mirror operation to turn on the automatic dimming feature, press and hold the on/off b...

  • Page 110

    2-49 compass variance the mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross - country trip, it will be necessary to adjust fo...

  • Page 111

    2-50 power remote control mirror (heated) your vehicle has an electric mirror control located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the r/l switch in the middle of the control to choose the right (passenger’s side) or left (driver’s side) mirror. To adjust the mirror, push the arrow control in the dire...

  • Page 112: Caution:

    2-51 convex outside mirror your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. This mirror does not have a dimming feature. Caution: a convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If yo...

  • Page 113

    2-52 center console storage the console includes a storage compartment for cds or tapes, an armrest and a cupholder. The cupholder can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located in front of the armrest. Close the lid to secure. The console may have a lock. To lock the console, insert the ova...

  • Page 114: Notice:

    2-53 ashtrays and cigarette lighter notice: don’t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. Front ashtray the front ashtray is located below the climate control system. To open, press on the lower edg...

  • Page 115: Onstar

    2-54 onstar r system (if equipped) onstar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a hands - free communication link between you and the onstar center. A service subscription agreement and fee are required in order to receive onstar service. Services are avai...

  • Page 116

    2-55 the light will be red in the event of an onstar system malfunction. If this occurs press the onstar button to attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection is made, the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make sure that the system is functioning properly. If you cannot contact the ...

  • Page 117: Assist Handles

    2-56 premium services (includes safety and security services) d route support -- an advisor can provide directions or guidance to anywhere you want to go. In addition, they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas, atms, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more. D concierge services -- the c...

  • Page 118: Floor Mats

    2-57 floor mats your vehicle is equipped with rubber - backed front and rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash. Sunroof (option) the sunroof switch, located on the overhead console, only works when the ignition is on or when the reta...

  • Page 119: Homelink

    2-58 homelink r 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 cause undesire...

  • Page 120

    2-59 3. Using both hands, press the hand - held transmitter button and the desired button on the homelink transmitter. Continue to press both buttons through step 4. 4. Hold down both buttons until you see the indicator light on the homelink transmitter flash slowly and then rapidly. The rapid flash...

  • Page 121

    2-60 to determine if you have this system, press the button on the homelink transmitter that you have programmed already. If the indicator light on the homelink transmitter flashes rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid, the garage door opener has a rolling code system. In a rolling code syste...

  • Page 122

    2-61 the garage door opener should now recognize the homelink transmitter. You may either use the homelink transmitter or the hand - held transmitter to open the garage door. If after following these instructions, you still have problems training the garage door opener, contact the homelink transmit...

  • Page 123: The Instrument Panel

    2-62 the instrument panel -- your information system.

  • Page 124

    2-63 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 h. Hood release i. Horn j. Audio steering wheel co...

  • Page 125: Instrument Panel Cluster

    2-64 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 version shown...

  • Page 126

    2-65 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 happens if a veh...

  • Page 127: Notice:

    2-66 tachometer this gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur. Engine speed limiter this feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). When ...

  • Page 128

    2-67 when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to...

  • Page 129: Caution:

    2-68 caution: if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehi...

  • Page 130: Caution:

    2-69 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 is harder to ...

  • Page 131

    2-70 the anti - lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to run. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Traction control system warning light this warning light should come on briefly when t...

  • Page 132: Notice:

    2-71 engine coolant temperature gage this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. That reading means the same thing as the warning light -- the engine coolant has overheated. See “engine overheating” in the index. Malfunction ind...

  • Page 133: Notice:

    2-72 notice: modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same tire performance criteria (tpc) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause the service engine soon light ...

  • Page 134

    2-73 if the light is on steady you may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See “filling your tank” in the index. The diagnostic system can de...

  • Page 135

    2-74 emissions inspection and maintenance programs some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to...

  • Page 136: Caution:

    2-75 caution: don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is...

  • Page 137

    2-76 fuel data display everything you need to know about the fuel economy and how far you can travel with your vehicle’s remaining fuel is displayed. Fuel data can be obtained by pressing the info (skip) button. See “dic controls and displays” later in this section. Driver information center (dic) t...

  • Page 138

    2-77 fuel door: press this button to open the fuel door. (this feature will work only when the shift lever is in park (p) regardless of whether or not the vehicle is running.) trunk: press this button to open the trunk. (this feature will work only when the shift lever is in park (p) regardless of w...

  • Page 139

    2-78 dic messages these messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that are first sold in canada will have a number after each message. This number helps to identify the message which is only displayed in english. Pressing the info or info reset butt...

  • Page 140

    2-79 if this message appears and stays on while driving or after starting your vehicle, have it checked immediately to determine the cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories. You can mon...

  • Page 141

    2-80 check washer fluid - 25: this message will appear for several seconds indicating that you need windshield washer solvent. Cruise engaged - 43: this message will appear for a few seconds when you select a speed at which to cruise. Door ajar - 141: a door other than the driver’s is open or ajar w...

  • Page 142

    2-81 fuel level low - 11: this message serves as a warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low. Stop for fuel soon. Headlamps suggested - 23: if it’s dark enough outside and the twilight sentinel control is off, a headlamps suggested message will display on the dic. This message inform...

  • Page 143

    2-82 remove key - 70: this message will appear when the personalized automotive security system (pass - key r ii) is unable to read the pellet on the ignition key or an improper key pellet has been inserted. This message usually appears following the display of starting disabled remove key. The inst...

  • Page 144

    2-83 service steering sys - 127: this message is displayed when a problem has been detected in the magnasteer r variable effort steering system. Service is required. A single chime will also sound when this message is displayed. Service transmission - 100: if a problem is detected with the transaxle...

  • Page 145

    2-84 starting disabled remove key - 33: this message will appear when the personalized automotive security system (pass - key r ii) senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you ...

  • Page 146

    2-85 traction suspended - 56: this message displays when the traction control system has been temporarily shut off because your vehicle’s brakes have overheated. This message does not indicate a problem with your vehicle’s traction control system. After a few minutes, the traction control system wil...

  • Page 147

    2-86 memory and personalization features (if equipped) your vehicle may be equipped with the following features that can be individually programmed, memorized or personalized for up to two drivers. For a brief description of each feature, look up each feature for a page reference in the index. Memor...

  • Page 148

    2-87 doors lock in gear: all doors automatically lock when shifted out of park (p). No automatic door unlock. Drivr unlock in park: all doors automatically lock when shifted out of park (p). Only the driver’s door automatically unlocks when shifted into park (p). Drivr unlock key off: all doors auto...

  • Page 149

    2-88 lock/unlock confirmation this personalization feature allows the driver to program the parking lamps to blink when the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter are pressed, to program the horn to sound when the lock button is pressed and/or to program the exterior lamps to...

  • Page 150

    2-89 to skip past the first two personalization features, press the skip info button. When remote recall memory appears, the driver is able to recall memory settings when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Press the yes trip reset button to select or press the no i...

  • Page 151

    2-90 feature on appears when a yes response is made and feature off shows when a no response is made. Since this is the last personalization feature available, a yes or no response will end out of the driver information center (dic) display. Once the battery guard has been programmed, your vehicle w...

  • Page 152

    2-91 oil life indicator this feature lets you know when to change the engine oil. It’s based on the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns. To see the display, press the skip info button several times until xx oil life left appears. If you see 99% oil life left, 99 percent of your current...

  • Page 153: Section 3

    3- 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 3 - 6 elect...

  • Page 154: Comfort Controls

    3-2 comfort controls this section tells you how to make your air system work for you. With the ecc system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. Climate control panel fan button...

  • Page 155

    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 temperature displa...

  • Page 156

    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 outlets. If you st...

  • Page 157

    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 engine coolan...

  • Page 158

    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 conditioning on hot d...

  • Page 159: Notice:

    3-7 heating press the mode button to select heater. Adjust the interior temperature to a comfortable level and if the fan speed needs adjusting, press the up or down arrow. Outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor, air conditioning or bi - level outlets (depending on the condition)....

  • Page 160

    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 the instrum...

  • Page 161

    3-9 ventilation tips d keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. D when you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the fan to the highest spe...

  • Page 162: Audio Systems

    3-10 climate control personalization (if equipped) this feature allows both driver’s (driver 1 or 2 depending on the number on the back of your remote keyless entry transmitter) to personalize their own climate control settings. For more information, see “memory and personalization features” in the ...

  • Page 163

    3-11 hr or mn: display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. Dspl: press this button to display the radio station being played. Finding a station band: press this button to select am, fm1 or fm2. Seek - tune: press and release this button to seek to the next higher or lower radio s...

  • Page 164

    3-12 setting the tone bass: press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. Treb: press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you m...

  • Page 165

    3-13 rev: press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly. The radio will play while the tape reverses and rev will appear on the display. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in rev mode. Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed. Ff: press the rig...

  • Page 166

    3-14 cln: if this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “care of your cassette tape player” in the index. After you clean the player, press and...

  • Page 167

    3-15 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, it will be un...

  • Page 168

    3-16 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 announcement...

  • Page 169

    3-17 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. Each network b...

  • Page 170

    3-18 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 message is ...

  • Page 171

    3-19 pushbuttons: the six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite program types (ptys). These buttons have factory pty presets. See “radio data systems (rds) program type (pty) selections” in the index. You can set up to 12 ptys (six fm1 and six fm2). Just: 1. Turn pty on. 2. Press band...

  • Page 172

    3-20 when an alert announcement comes on the tuned radio station or a related network station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing. If the radio tunes to a related network station for an alert announcement, it will return to the original statio...

  • Page 173

    3-21 d live: this setting is used to enhance the stereo effect. D auditorium: this setting is used to make the listening space seem larger. Adjusting the speakers tone: press and release this button until the desired balance or fade control is found. Level: after selecting the desired balance or fad...

  • Page 174

    3-22 rw: press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly. The radio will play while the tape rewinds. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in rw mode. Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed. Ff: press the right arrow to fast forward to another pa...

  • Page 175

    3-23 playing a compact disc insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined compact disc symbol appears on the display, the disc will begin playing. Compact discs may be loaded with the radio off but they will no...

  • Page 176

    3-24 radio data systems (rds) program type (pty) selections pty list description adlt hit adult hits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classicl classical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 177: Notice:

    3-25 cd adapter kits it is possible to use a portable cd player 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 h...

  • Page 178

    3-26 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 you load a dis...

  • Page 179

    3-27 close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes, depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the cd changer doo...

  • Page 180

    3-28 seek - tune: press the right arrow to seek to the next selection. Press the left arrow to search for the previous track selection. The sound will mute while seeking. Tune - seek: when this button is pressed, it has two positions. This button works the same, whether it is pressed to the first or...

  • Page 181

    3-29 compact disc changer errors cd changer error could be displayed for the following: d the road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother. D the disc is dirty, scratched, wet or loaded label side up. D the air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. Cd changer d...

  • Page 182

    3-30 your radio can store home and away presets. Home and away presets allow you to use one set of preset radio settings in the area where you live, and another set when you go out of town. That way, you will not need to reprogram your presets every time you travel. With the radio off and the clock ...

  • Page 183

    3-31 audio steering wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: volume: press the up arrow lever to increase volume and the down arrow lever to decrease volume. Select: when listening to the radio, press the up or down arrow lever to tune to ...

  • Page 184: Notice:

    3-32 weather band (if equipped) weather band is restricted to speech and the audio quality is not as good as with the am or fm bands. Depending on location, the radio should receive one or two channels. Tips about your audio system hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is to...

  • Page 185

    3-33 care of your cassette tape player a tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate p...

  • Page 186

    3-34 when the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the broken tape detection feature is active again. You may also choose a non - scrubbing action, wet - type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non - scr...

  • Page 187: Notice:

    3-35 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 over the mast s...

  • Page 188: Section 4

    4- 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 - 6 control of a vehicle 4 - 6 braking 4 - 9 tra...

  • Page 189: Defensive Driving

    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 or freeways, i...

  • Page 190: Drunken Driving

    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 coordination d...

  • Page 191

    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 bac level. ...

  • Page 192: Caution:

    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 person with eve...

  • Page 193: Control of A Vehicle

    4-6 control of a vehicle you have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy t...

  • Page 194

    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 heavy braking....

  • Page 195

    4-8 you slam on the brakes and continue braking. 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 computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. The anti - lock system can change th...

  • Page 196: Traction Control System

    4-9 traction control system your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system w...

  • Page 197: Steering

    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 off right aw...

  • Page 198

    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 accelerate....

  • Page 199: Off

    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 as quickly st...

  • Page 200: Passing

    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 is a potentia...

  • Page 201: Loss of Control

    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 the right la...

  • Page 202: Driving At Night

    4-15 if you have stabilitrak r , you may see the stability sys engaged message on the driver information center. See “stability sys 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 and a...

  • Page 203

    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 road ahead. D i...

  • Page 204

    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. It’s always...

  • Page 205: Caution:

    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 well in a quick...

  • Page 206: Notice:

    4-19 driving through deep standing water notice: if you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can’t avoid d...

  • Page 207: City Driving

    4-20 city driving one of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: d know the best way to get to where you are goi...

  • Page 208: Freeway Driving

    4-21 freeway driving mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same sp...

  • Page 209

    4-22 once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to...

  • Page 210: Highway Hypnosis

    4-23 highway hypnosis is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the ro...

  • Page 211: Caution:

    4-24 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 in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on m...

  • Page 212: Winter Driving

    4-25 winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: d have your vehicle in good shape for winter. D you may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shov...

  • Page 213

    4-26 driving on snow or ice most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful....

  • Page 214

    4-27 your anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti - lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “anti - lock” in the index. D allow greater following distance on ...

  • Page 215: Caution:

    4-28 d tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. D put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself o...

  • Page 216: Notice:

    4-29 then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the ...

  • Page 217: Caution:

    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 the gvwr for y...

  • Page 218: Caution:

    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, inside the ...

  • Page 219

    4-32 your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “weight of the trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just d...

  • Page 220

    4-33 weight of the trailer how heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). This is the total maximum weight, including the load. But even that can be too heavy. The maximum trailer weight for your vehicle can be determined from the gross combined vehicle weigh...

  • Page 221

    4-34 if you’re using a weight - carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). If you have a weight - distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). After you’ve loaded your trailer, w...

  • Page 222

    4-35 safety chains you should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufac...

  • Page 223: Notice:

    4-36 backing up hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making turns notice: making very...

  • Page 224: Caution:

    4-37 parking on hills caution: you really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how ...

  • Page 225: Section 5

    5- 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 - 9 engine overheating 5 - 12 cooling system 5 - 18 if a tire goes flat 5 - 18 c...

  • Page 226: Hazard Warning Flashers

    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 instrument pa...

  • Page 227: Other Warning Devices

    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 your vehicle. J...

  • Page 228: Notice:

    5-4 notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. The acdelco 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. Replace the batter...

  • Page 229: Caution:

    5-5 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( - ) terminals on each battery. 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 ...

  • Page 230: Caution:

    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 a heavy, un...

  • Page 231

    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 anything until the...

  • Page 232

    5-8 10. Your vehicle has a remote negative ( - ) terminal, marked “gnd ( - )” located near the power steering fluid reservoir. Attach the cable to the remote negative terminal provided. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 12. Try to start the vehicle with t...

  • Page 233: Towing Your Vehicle

    5-9 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. Towing your vehicle consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See “roadside assistance” in the inde...

  • Page 234: Caution:

    5-10 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 there is no...

  • Page 235: Notice:

    5-11 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 get an engine ...

  • Page 236: Cooling System

    5-12 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, clothing and...

  • Page 237: Caution:

    5-13 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 engine parts,...

  • Page 238: Caution:

    5-14 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, but be sure t...

  • Page 239: Notice:

    5-15 caution: (continued) your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex - cool r coolant. Notice: in cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, r...

  • Page 240

    5-16 2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the base of the filler neck..

  • Page 241

    5-17 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, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the prop...

  • Page 242: If A Tire Goes Flat

    5-18 if a tire goes flat it’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: ...

  • Page 243

    5-19 the following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. 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 an...

  • Page 244

    5-20 lift up the tire to remove it from the trunk. Turn the nut holding the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench..

  • Page 245

    5-21 the tools you’ll be using include the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b). 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 remov...

  • Page 246: Caution:

    5-22 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and corresponding cutouts in the plastic molding. Caution: getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous...

  • Page 247: Caution:

    5-23 caution: raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 2. Attach the wheel wrench to the jac...

  • Page 248: Caution:

    5-24 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, remove any...

  • Page 249

    5-25 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 250: Caution:

    5-26 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 them, be sur...

  • Page 251: Caution:

    5-27 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 spare tire on...

  • Page 252: Caution:

    5-28 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 temporary use on...

  • Page 253: Compact Spare Tire

    5-29 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 possible and make ...

  • Page 254: Ice Or Snow

    5-30 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 you let your ...

  • Page 255: Section 6

    6- 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, and a part d...

  • Page 256: Service

    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 have one of ...

  • Page 257: Caution:

    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 sure to use ...

  • Page 258

    6-4 be sure the posted octane for regular is at least 87 (at least 91 for premium). If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine. If you’re using fuel rated at the recommended octane or higher and you hear heavy knock...

  • Page 259: Notice:

    6-5 notice: your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty. Fuels in foreign countries if you plan on driving in another country ...

  • Page 260

    6-6 the fuel door release is located above the radio on the driver information center (dic) and on the remote keyless entry transmitter. This button works only when the shift lever is in park (p) or neutral (n) and the valet lockout switch is in off. An alternate fuel door release is located inside ...

  • Page 261: Caution:

    6-7 caution: if you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and ...

  • Page 262: Caution:

    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 others: d d...

  • Page 263

    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 you raise t...

  • Page 264

    6-10 engine compartment overview when you open the hood, you’ll see: a. Battery b. Engine coolant surge tank 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...

  • Page 265: Engine Oil

    6-11 before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 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 if the check oil level message appears on th...

  • Page 266: Notice:

    6-12 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 of oil. But you must use the ri...

  • Page 267

    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. If you change y...

  • Page 268: Notice:

    6-14 as in the chart shown previously, sae 5w - 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use sae 10w - 30 if it’s going to be 0 _f ( - 18 _c) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as sae 20w - 50. Notice: use only eng...

  • Page 269

    6-15 how to reset the oil life indicator 1. After the oil has been changed, display the oil life left message by pressing the skip info button. 2. 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 off un...

  • Page 270: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    6-16 engine air cleaner/filter the engine air cleaner/filter is located next to the windshield washer fluid reservoir on the driver’s side of the engine. For more information on location, see “engine compartment overview” in the index. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to re...

  • Page 271

    6-17 3. Unhook both engine air cleaner/filter cover latches. One latch is located near the radiator hose (not shown) and the other latch is located next to the iat sensor. 4. Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly toward the front of the vehicle. Remove the cover. 5. Take out the engine air cle...

  • Page 272: Caution:

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

  • Page 273: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    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 heavy city ...

  • Page 274

    6-20 to get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 _f to 200 _f (82_c to 93_c). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50 _f (10_c). If it’s colder than 50_f (10_c), you may have to drive longer. C...

  • Page 275: Notice:

    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 way and tur...

  • Page 276: Engine Coolant

    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 each 100,00...

  • Page 277: Notice:

    6-23 notice: when adding coolant, it is important that you use only dex - cool r (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than dex - cool is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner -- at 30,000...

  • Page 278: Notice:

    6-24 notice: if you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four ...

  • Page 279: Caution:

    6-25 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. Caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids t...

  • Page 280: Caution:

    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 hot enough. D...

  • Page 281: Power Steering Fluid

    6-27 power steering fluid the power steering fluid reservoir and dipstick are located next to the coolant surge tank on the passenger’s side of the engine. For more information on location, see “engine compartment overview” in the index. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regu...

  • Page 282: Windshield Washer Fluid

    6-28 windshield washer fluid what to use when you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Add...

  • Page 283: Notice:

    6-29 open the cap labeled washer fluid. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. Notice: d when using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. D don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washe...

  • Page 284: Caution:

    6-30 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 acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of th...

  • Page 285: Notice:

    6-31 notice: d using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. D if you...

  • Page 286: Battery

    6-32 some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for we...

  • Page 287: Caution:

    6-33 vehicle storage if you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( - ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Caution: batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’...

  • Page 288

    6-34 headlamps 1. To access the headlamps, turn the lock tabs in the direction of the arrows as shown on the headlamp cover. 2. Lift off the cover. 3. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing..

  • Page 289

    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 290

    6-36 front turn signal lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard side of the headlamps. To access them, 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 housing s...

  • Page 291

    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..

  • Page 292

    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 housing countercl...

  • Page 293

    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 the wiper bl...

  • Page 294: Tires

    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 vehicle warranty booklet for details. Caution: poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. D overl...

  • Page 295: Notice:

    6-41 inflation -- tire pressure the tire - loading information label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6...

  • Page 296

    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. Radial tires may ...

  • Page 297: Caution:

    6-43 after the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire - loading information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut torque” in the index. Caution: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is faste...

  • Page 298: Caution:

    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 ones with tha...

  • Page 299

    6-45 uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following information relates to the system developed by the united states national highway t...

  • Page 300

    6-46 temperature -- a, b, c the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause t...

  • Page 301: Caution:

    6-47 each new wheel should have the same load - carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new gm original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to h...

  • Page 302: Notice:

    6-48 tire chains notice: if your vehicle has p235/60r16 size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there’s not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditio...

  • Page 303: Appearance Care

    6-49 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 your vehicle...

  • Page 304

    6-50 here are some cleaning tips: d always read the instructions on the cleaner label. D clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. D carefully scrape off any excess stain. 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...

  • Page 305: Care of Safety Belts

    6-51 cleaning wood panels use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Cleaning speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of...

  • Page 306: Weatherstrips

    6-52 grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full - strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that ...

  • Page 307: Notice:

    6-53 notice: machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. 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....

  • Page 308: Cleaning Tires

    6-54 cleaning tires to clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. Notice: when applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum - based products may damage the paint finish and tires....

  • Page 309: Underbody Maintenance

    6-55 underbody maintenance chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection...

  • Page 310

    6-56 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 polish use on chr...

  • Page 311

    6-57 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 vehicle certificat...

  • Page 312: Electrical System

    6-58 electrical system add-on electrical equipment notice: don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other c...

  • Page 313

    6-59 maxifuse r /relay center the maxifuses and relays are located next to the engine compartment fuse block on the driver’s side of the engine. To access the compartment fuse block, remove the shroud cover. If a maxifuse should blow, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. Maxifuse (...

  • Page 314

    6-60 maxifuse (8 - way) usage body 3 controlled power relay, controlled power back - up relay, cluster fuse, passenger zone module (pzm) fuse, radio fuse, rap relay, trunk and fuel door release relay, high - beam relay, comfort fuse, amp fuse (optional), right and left bose relay (optional) inadvert...

  • Page 315

    6-61 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 control module ...

  • Page 316

    6-62 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 broken or me...

  • Page 317

    6-63 fuse usage 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 cig ltr1 front and rear cigarette lighters fuse usage l hdlp lo left low - beam headlamp r hdlp lo right low -...

  • Page 318

    6-64 fuse usage drl daytime running lamp (drl) relay, left and right low beam in drl mode ign 0 (eng) powertrain control module (pcm) crank powertrain control module (pcm) abs anti - lock brake system (abs)/traction control system ign - 1 rear ignition - 1 relay, front fog lamp relay, controlled pow...

  • Page 319

    6-65 rear compartment fuse block the fuse block is located on the front wall of the trunk (behind the rear seat) on the driver’s side. Loosen the four trunk trim fasteners and pull the trim away from the fuse block to gain access. Fuse usage rly ign1 cluster, cruise in stalk, passenger zone module (...

  • Page 320

    6-66 fuse usage radio/phone radio receiver, radio interface module (rim) (optional), phone, rap relay, trunk release relay, fuel door release relay, high/low - beam relay cluster steering wheel controls, cluster acc pzm, electrochromic mirror, rain sensor (optional), accessory relay htd mir right an...

  • Page 321: Replacement Bulbs

    6-67 replacement bulbs application number headlamps composite inner high beam 9005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outer low beam 9006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front turn signal 3157 na . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center high - mounted stoplamp (chmsl...

  • Page 322: Normal Maintenance

    6-68 wheel nut torque 100 lb - ft (140 n·m) capacities transaxle (4t80 - e) 15.0 quarts (14.2 l) . . . . . . . . . . Crankcase (engine oil with filter change) 7.5 quarts (7.1 l) . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine cooling system 12.5 quarts (11.8 l) . . . . . . . Fuel tank 19.0 u.S. Gallons (71.9 l) . . ...

  • Page 323: Section 7

    7- 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 text teleph...

  • Page 324

    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 the best int...

  • Page 325: Customer Assistance For Text

    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 satisfied with you...

  • Page 326: Customer Assistance Offices

    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 motor car div...

  • Page 327: With Disabilities

    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 can also prov...

  • Page 328

    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 is provided a...

  • Page 329

    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 united states ...

  • Page 330: Courtesy Transportation

    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 dealers are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The courtesy transportation...

  • Page 331

    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 $37.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that ...

  • Page 332: Warranty Information

    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. Warranty information your vehicle comes with a sepa...

  • Page 333: The Canadian Government

    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 street tower...

  • Page 334

    7-12 2001 cadillac service publications ordering information the following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the service publication order form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to h...

  • Page 335: (      )

    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 information ...