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Cadillac 2002 DeVille Owner's Manual

Summary of 2002 DeVille

  • Page 2: 2002 Cadillac Deville

    I 2002 cadillac deville owner’s manual litho in u.S.A. Ecopyright general motors corporation 06/08/01 part number 25729638 a first edition all rights reserved.

  • Page 3: French Language Manual:

    Ii general motors, gm and the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath and the name deville 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 no...

  • Page 4: How to Use This Manual

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

  • Page 5: Vehicle Damage Warnings

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

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    V these are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:.

  • Page 7: 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 - 9 safety belts: they’re for ev...

  • Page 8: 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, memory seats, lumbar adjustments and heated seats. Power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seat cushions. D move th...

  • Page 9

    1-3 massaging lumbar (if equipped) this control is located on the outboard sides of the front seats. With the ignition on, briefly press the top of the control where it is marked auto to activate the massaging lumbar feature. The massage cycle will run continuously for up to 10 minutes and can be in...

  • Page 10

    1-4 adaptive seat control (option) the adaptive seat control is located on the outboard side of each front seat. It is marked auto. With the ignition in on, first use the power seat control to get the proper position. Then press the top of the control where it is marked auto. The system will inflate...

  • Page 11

    1-5 memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel (if equipped) the controls for these features are located on the driver’s door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating positions. Use the following steps to program each button: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat (includ...

  • Page 12

    1-6 two personalized exit positions can be set by first recalling the driving position (by pressing 1 or 2), then positioning the steering wheel and seat in the desired exit positions and then pressing and releasing the memory set button and, within five seconds, pressing the exit button. With the v...

  • Page 13

    1-7 the heat/off button controls the temperature settings hi, med and lo. The other button is to choose back only heating. The lo setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. The med and hi settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher tempe...

  • Page 14: Caution:

    1-8 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 15: Caution:

    1-9 head restraints slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle may be adjustab...

  • Page 16: Caution:

    1-10 caution: it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. B...

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    1-11 why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it..

  • Page 18

    1-12 get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ....

  • Page 19

    1-13 or the instrument panel ... Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense..

  • Page 20: About Safety Belts

    1-14 here are questions many people ask about safety belts -- and the answers q: won’t i be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if i’m wearing a safety belt? A: you could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your ...

  • Page 21: Driver Position

    1-15 how to wear safety belts properly adults this part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this man...

  • Page 22

    1-16 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The lap - shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into ...

  • Page 23

    1-17 shoulder belt height adjuster before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, press down on the power seat recliner control and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on t...

  • Page 24: Caution:

    1-18 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 25: Caution:

    1-19 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 26: Caution:

    1-20 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 27: Caution:

    1-21 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...

  • Page 28

    1-22 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 29: Air Bag Systems

    1-23 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 30: Caution:

    1-24 frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag. But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: caution: you ca...

  • Page 31: Caution:

    1-25 caution: (continued) they aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear or low - speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past. Sid...

  • Page 32: Caution:

    1-26 caution: anyone who is 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 the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system ...

  • Page 33

    1-27 how the air bag systems work where are the air bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side..

  • Page 34

    1-28 the driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door..

  • Page 35: Caution:

    1-29 the side impact air bags for the rear seat outboard passenger positions are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the doors. 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 causing severe injury...

  • Page 36

    1-30 when should an air bag inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” in addition, you...

  • Page 37

    1-31 in any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal air bags, inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near...

  • Page 38: Caution:

    1-32 what will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, the instrument panel for the right front ...

  • Page 39: Notice:

    1-33 in many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. D air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an air bag inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your ...

  • Page 40: Caution:

    1-34 servicing your air bag-equipped vehicle air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a serv...

  • Page 41

    1-35 lap belt if your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in the center front 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. To make the belt shorter, pul...

  • Page 42: Rear Seat Passengers

    1-36 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...

  • Page 43

    1-37 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 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 ...

  • Page 44: Caution:

    1-38 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 45: Children and Small Adults

    1-39 rear safety belt comfort guides for children and small adults rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away fro...

  • Page 46

    1-40 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the g...

  • Page 47: Children

    1-41 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “rear seat passenger positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Sl...

  • Page 48: Caution:

    1-42 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 49: Caution:

    1-43 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 50: Caution:

    1-44 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...

  • Page 51

    1-45 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...

  • Page 52

    1-46 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 53

    1-47 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 54: Caution:

    1-48 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...

  • Page 55

    1-49 top strap some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” it can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap - equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap bei...

  • Page 56

    1-50 once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say. Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You’ll find them behind the rea...

  • Page 57

    1-51 in order to use the system, you need either a forward - facing child restraint that has attaching points (b) at its base and a top tether anchor (c), or a rear - facing child restraint that has attaching points (b), as shown here. A. Vehicle anchor b. Latch system attachment points c. Top strap...

  • Page 58: Caution:

    1-52 caution: if a latch - type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a latch - type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage po...

  • Page 59: Caution:

    1-53 securing a child restraint in a rear seat position if your child restraint is equipped with the latch system, see “lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch)” in the index. Caution: a child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right fron...

  • Page 60

    1-54 1. Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in f...

  • Page 61

    1-55 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in diff...

  • Page 62: Caution:

    1-56 securing a child restraint in the right front seat position if your child restraint is equipped with the latch system, see “lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch)” in the index. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this se...

  • Page 63

    1-57 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..

  • Page 64

    1-58 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 65: Older Children

    1-59 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 66: Caution:

    1-60 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 67: Caution:

    1-61 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 68: Safety Belt Extender

    1-62 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 69: 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 70: 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 71

    2-3 power windows the power window switches are located on the armrest near each window. Press the up or down arrows on the switches to raise or lower the windows. Your vehicle has retained accessory power (rap) that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition has been turned off. For more...

  • Page 72: Caution:

    2-4 anti - pinch feature if a hand, an arm or another object is above the middle of the window and is in the path of the window when the express - up feature is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and express - open to a preset factory position. Caution: pressing and holding the power wi...

  • Page 73: Keys

    2-5 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 accessory or on and moved...

  • Page 74: Notice:

    2-6 master key valet key there is a master key that works all of the lock cylinders (driver’s door, trunk, ignition and glove box). There is also a valet key which only operates the driver’s door and the ignition. Your vehicle has the pass - key r iii vehicle theft system. Both the master and valet ...

  • Page 75: Door Locks

    2-7 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 76

    2-8 central door unlocking system your vehicle has a central door unlocking mode and a theft - deterrent system. When unlocking the driver’s door, you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the door key twice in the lock cylinder....

  • Page 77

    2-9 rear door security locks your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the edge of each rear door. You must open the doors to access them. To use these locks,...

  • Page 78: Remote Keyless Entry System

    2-10 leaving your vehicle if you are leaving the vehicle, open the door, set the locks from the inside, get out and close the door. Remote keyless entry system if your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away u...

  • Page 79

    2-11 operation (lock): when you press this symbol to lock the doors, the parking lamps will flash once and the horn will sound. This arms the theft - deterrent system. The parking lamps will not flash, however, if the manual parking lamps are left on. Remote confirmation is not operational if a door...

  • Page 80: Notice:

    2-12 matching transmitter(s) to your vehicle each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when y...

  • Page 81

    2-13 1. Use an object like a coin to pry open the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use an object like a pencil to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly...

  • Page 82: Trunk

    2-14 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 83

    2-15 rear seat pass-through door (if equipped) the button for this feature is located in the trunk. The rear - seat armrest must be down for the pass - thru door to open. To release the pass - through door, press the push button located in the center of the trunk panel. The rear seat pass - through ...

  • Page 84: Caution:

    2-16 trunk lid tie down caution: driving with the trunk lid open can allow dangerous co (carbon monoxide) gas to come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you ever need to drive with your trunk lid open, then: d make sure all windows, the rear...

  • Page 85: Notice:

    2-17 trunk release handle 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 located inside the...

  • Page 86: Theft

    2-18 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 87

    2-19 remember, the theft - deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock with the door open or the remote keyless entry transmitter. To avoid activating the alarm by accident do the following: d the vehicle sho...

  • Page 88: Pass

    2-20 valet lockout switch the valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box. Press the switch to on to disable the use of the trunk, fuel door, garage door opener and cellular telephone (option). The remote keyless entry transmitter cannot open the trunk if the valet lockout switch is in on. ...

  • Page 89

    2-21 this device complies with rss - 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes o...

  • Page 90: New Vehicle “Break

    2-22 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to off, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to on within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 5. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the security light we...

  • Page 91: Ignition Positions

    2-23 ignition positions with the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. If you cannot start your vehicle and you are unable to remove your key from the ignition, see “shift lock release” in the index. Notice: if your key seems stuck in off and you can’t turn it...

  • Page 92

    2-24 b (accessory): this position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. This position will allow you to turn off the engine, but still turn the steering wheel. If your vehicle has a column shifter, you will still be able to move the shift lever. Us...

  • Page 93: Starting Your Engine

    2-25 starting your engine move your shift lever to park (p) or neutral (n). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use neutral (n) only. Notice: don’t try to shift to park (p) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could da...

  • Page 94: Notice:

    2-26 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in start for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, ...

  • Page 95: Caution:

    2-27 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. At temperatures above 32 _f (...

  • Page 96

    2-28 automatic transaxle operation the automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on either the steering column or on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. Console shifter column shifter (digital and analog cluster similar).

  • Page 97: Caution:

    2-29 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 shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can rol...

  • Page 98: Caution:

    2-30 neutral (n): in this position, the engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use neutral (n) only. Also, use neutral (n) when your vehicle is being towed. Caution: shifting out of park (p) or neutral (n) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) ...

  • Page 99: Notice:

    2-31 third (3): this position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than automatic overdrive ( b). Here are examples for using third (3) instead of automatic overdrive ( b). D when driving on hilly, winding roads. D when towing a trailer, so there is l...

  • Page 100

    2-32 performance shifting (dts only) when your vehicle detects a change in driving conditions, it will automatically initiate the appropriate performance shift mode. When this occurs, the gear display on the instrument panel cluster will change to indicate that the transaxle has shifted to a differe...

  • Page 101

    2-33 the following procedure applies only to vehicles with the console shift lever and is used to shift the transaxle out of park (p) (if the vehicle needs to be towed, for example) in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery. The console shift lock release is located on the front of the center...

  • Page 102: Parking Brake

    2-34 parking brake the parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake indicator...

  • Page 103: Notice:

    2-35 reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel and pull down on the manual release lever, which is located behind the parking brake pedal. Pull down on the yellow tab as shown by the arrow in the illustration. If the parking brake does not release, you should have your vehicle towed to y...

  • Page 104: Shifting Into Park (P)

    2-36 shifting into park (p) caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure you...

  • Page 105

    2-37 d move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key to off. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in park (p). Co...

  • Page 106: Caution:

    2-38 leaving your vehicle with the engine running caution: it can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it coul...

  • Page 107: Shifting Out of Park (P)

    2-39 shifting out of park (p) 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 is on. See “automatic transaxle” in the index. If you cannot shift out of park (p), ease the pressure on t...

  • Page 108: Engine Exhaust

    2-40 engine exhaust caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: d your exhaust system sounds strange or different. D your vehicle gets rusty underneath. D your v...

  • Page 109: Caution:

    2-41 caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly....

  • Page 110

    2-42 power tilt and telescopic wheel (if equipped) the power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down and the steering wheel will go down. If the power ...

  • Page 111

    2-43 turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: d turn and lane - change signals d headlamp high/low - beam changer d flash - to - pass feature d windshield wipers d windshield washer for more information on the exterior lamps, see “exte...

  • Page 112

    2-44 headlamp high/low-beam changer push forward to change the headlamps from low beam to high. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high beam to low. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high - beam usage. Flash-to-pass this feature lets you use the hi...

  • Page 113: Notice:

    2-45 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 motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor unti...

  • Page 114: Notice:

    2-46 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 band to lo or hi speed. Notice: do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the...

  • Page 115: Caution:

    2-47 cruise control the buttons to operate cruise control are located on the steering wheel. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds bel...

  • Page 116: Caution:

    2-48 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. Pre...

  • Page 117

    2-49 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. Press the set/cst button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. D press the res/acc button. Hold ...

  • Page 118: Exterior Lamps

    2-50 exterior lamps the exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. : turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has three positions: : turning the control to this position turns off all lamps excep...

  • Page 119

    2-51 wiper - activated headlamps this feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds. To operate, the twilight sentinel r feature must be turned on. See “twilight sentinel” in the index for more information. When the exter...

  • Page 120

    2-52 when drl are on, only your high - beam headlamps (at reduced brightness) will be on. No other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. Will be on when the drl are being used. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When the twilight sentinel r lever is on and it’s dark en...

  • Page 121

    2-53 fog lamps (if equipped) use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamp button is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. When you press the fog lamp button, a fog lamp symbol in the button and the fog lamp light on the instrument panel ...

  • Page 122

    2-54 twilight sentinel r this lever is located next to the exterior lamp control. 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 in the off position and move the twilight lever to any position but off. ...

  • Page 123

    2-55 light sensor the light sensor for the 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 exterior lamps or the headlamps suggested message will be on whenever the ignition is on. Exterior lighting battery sav...

  • Page 124: Interior Lamps

    2-56 interior lamps instrument panel brightness knob this feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The knob for this feature is located to the right of the twilight sentinel lever. Press the knob to release it to the outward position. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the li...

  • Page 125

    2-57 parade dimming this feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkne...

  • Page 126

    2-58 battery load management the battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher revolutions per minute (rpm) setting than n...

  • Page 127: Mirrors

    2-59 mirrors electrochromic day/night rearview mirror with compass your vehicle has an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with a compass. Your vehicle’s mirror also contains onstar r controls. For more information about onstar, see “onstar” in the index. (on/off): this is the on/off button, locat...

  • Page 128

    2-60 compass calibration if after two seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (n for north, for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. ...

  • Page 129

    2-61 3. Once the zone number appears in the display, press the on/off button quickly until the correct zone number appears in the display. Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to normal operation. If c appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “compass calib...

  • Page 130

    2-62 the mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To return the mirror to its original position, push outward. Be sure to return both mirrors to their original unfolded position before driving. The ...

  • Page 131: Caution:

    2-63 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. Caution: a convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you co...

  • Page 132

    2-64 center instrument panel compartment (if equipped) this storage compartment is located in the center of the instrument panel below the radio. Pull the door out to reveal the accessory power outlet and storage compartment. To clean the storage compartment, lift out while pulling on the sides. Cen...

  • Page 133

    2-65 center flex storage unit (if equipped) your vehicle may be equipped with a center flex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage compartment. The center seatback can also be used as a fold down armrest with extra space for cds or tapes. An optional ...

  • Page 134: Notice:

    2-66 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 with the full floor console, the ashtray is located below the climate control system. To open,...

  • Page 135: Sun Visors

    2-67 sun visors swing down the primary visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block the glare from the front. The visors also have side - to - side slide capability. The driver’s sunshade is also equipped ...

  • Page 136: Accessory Power Outlets

    2-68 the rear power sunshade switch only works when the ignition is on or when the retained accessory power is active. See “retained accessory power” in the index. To raise the power sunshade, press and release the rear shade switch located on the front overhead console. To close the power sunshade,...

  • Page 137: Notice:

    2-69 the accessory power outlet will only operate when the ignition is in accessory or on and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition off. If you would like the accessory power outlet to operate regardless of ignition position, and for extended periods of time, see your dealer for more information...

  • Page 138: Cellular Telephone (Option)

    2-70 cellular telephone (option) with this option, your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of a portable cellular telephone system. The system has steering wheel telephone controls and information output through the driver information center (dic). Voice activation with remote record ...

  • Page 139

    2-71 communication button: press this button at the end of a call. Also press this button to answer a call from the center, or cancel a call if one of the other buttons is accidentally pressed. This button is also is also used to access onstar personal calling and virtual advisor services. See the o...

  • Page 140

    2-72 onstar services the following services are available within onstar service plans. Your vehicle comes with a specific one - year service plan that allows use of some or all of the following services. Automatic notification of air bag deployment: if an air bag deploys, a priority emergency signal...

  • Page 141: Assist Handles

    2-73 onstar system limitations complete limitations can be found on the subscriber services agreement. In order to provide you with excellent service, calls with the onstar center may be monitored or recorded. Onstar service is: d available in the 48 contiguous united states, alaska, hawaii and cana...

  • Page 142: Sunroof (Option)

    2-74 sunroof (option) the two switches that operate the sunroof are located on the overhead console and include vent, roof, open and close. Press and hold the roof switch rearward to the first position to open the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade also can be opened or closed manually. To close...

  • Page 143: Homelink

    2-75 homelink r transmitter (if equipped) 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 und...

  • Page 144

    2-76 3. When the homelink indicator light begins to blink slowly (this may take up to 30 seconds), hold the hand - held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from homelink and then press and hold the transmit button on the hand - held transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons until the i...

  • Page 145

    2-77 2. Press the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage door opener motor head unit. An indicator light will begin to flash when the motor head unit enters the training mode. Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start step 3. 3. Return to homelink in your vehicle and firmly press and releas...

  • Page 146: The Instrument Panel

    2-78 the instrument panel -- your information system.

  • Page 147

    2-79 the main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets b. Turn signal/multifunction lever c. Hvac steering wheel controls (or cellular telephone controls, if equipped) d. Instrument panel cluster e. Audio steering wheel controls f. Driver information center (dic) buttons ...

  • Page 148: Digital Cluster

    2-80 digital 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, canada ...

  • Page 149: Analog Cluster (If Equipped)

    2-81 analog cluster (if equipped) united states version shown, canada similar.

  • Page 150

    2-82 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 151

    2-83 display mode on vehicles equipped with the analog cluster, this button is located between the trip odometer and eng/met button to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Press dspl mode to turn the backlighting and the digital speed image on and off. On vehicles equipped with th...

  • Page 152: Notice:

    2-84 vehicle speed limiter this feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that the tires are not rated for. When this happens, the engine’s fuel supply is shut off. When the vehicle speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. Tachometer (analog cluster only) this gage indicates the en...

  • Page 153

    2-85 warning lights, gages and indicators this part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Pa...

  • Page 154

    2-86 safety belt reminder light when the key is turned to on or start, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will come on...

  • Page 155: Caution:

    2-87 if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Caution: if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may ...

  • Page 156: Caution:

    2-88 brake system warning and parking brake indicator light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a br...

  • Page 157

    2-89 anti-lock brake system warning light with the anti - lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to off. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possi...

  • Page 158

    2-90 the traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: d if there’s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. D if the traction control system is affected by an...

  • Page 159

    2-91 engine coolant temperature gage united states (analog only) canada (analog only) this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Digital cluster that reading means the same thing as the warning light -- the engine coolant ha...

  • Page 160: Notice:

    2-92 malfunction indicator lamp (service engine soon light in the united states or check engine light in canada) united states canada (analog only) your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called obd ii (on -...

  • Page 161: Notice:

    2-93 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 or che...

  • Page 162

    2-94 if the light is flashing the following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: d reducing vehicle speed. D avoiding hard accelerations. D avoiding steep uphill grades. D if you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops f...

  • Page 163

    2-95 have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “fuel” in the index. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start - up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear...

  • Page 164: Caution:

    2-96 oil pressure light 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 c...

  • Page 165

    2-97 security light for information regarding this light, see “theft deterrent - system” in the index. Fog lamp light (if equipped) this light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. It will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. For more information about the fog lamps, see “fog lamps” in th...

  • Page 166

    2-98 fuel gage analog (united states) analog (canada) digital the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in on. If the fuel supply gets down to approximately three u.S. Gallons (11.4 l) of fuel remaining in the tank, the fuel level low message ...

  • Page 167

    2-99 fuel data display (digital cluster) the fuel data display tells you all you about the fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. The average fuel economy (avg) display shows the average miles per u.S. Gallon. To reset the average fuel economy, press the info button until t...

  • Page 168

    2-100 driver information center (dic) this display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The dic is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the dic display, located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. ...

  • Page 169

    2-101 d avg mph (average miles per hour): this message shows the average speed you have traveled at since the last time you reset the value. To reset the value, press the info button to display avg mph then press and hold the info reset button until 0.0 avg mph is displayed. D timer: this feature is...

  • Page 170

    2-102 miles range: (analog cluster only.) this message shows about how many miles you can drive without refilling your fuel tank. Once the range drops below 40 miles (64 km) remaining, the display will show low. Mpg inst (instantaneous miles per gallon):this message shows the instantaneous fuel econ...

  • Page 171

    2-103 driver information center (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 problem. You must then press info or info reset to ...

  • Page 172

    2-104 change engine oil - 82: this means that the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed within 200 miles. See “engine oil” and “filter recommendations” in the index. After an oil change, the oil life indicator must be reset. See “oil life indicator, how to reset” in the index. ...

  • Page 173: Caution:

    2-105 check tire pressure - 144 :this message is displayed when the tire pressure monitor (tpm) system detects a low or high tire pressure condition in one or more of the road tires. By pressing the info button up or down, the dic display will show which tire or tires do not have the correct inflati...

  • Page 174

    2-106 check washer fluid - 25: this message means that your vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid. Driver door ajar - 140: this message will display anytime the key is in on, the transaxle is not in park (p) and the driver’s door is open or ajar. A chime will sound when the vehicle’s speed is gr...

  • Page 175

    2-107 headlamps suggested - 23: if it’s dark enough outside and the headlamps and twilight sentinel r controls are off, this message will display on the dic. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even though the drl are still illuminated. It has become dar...

  • Page 176

    2-108 service electrical sys - 106: this message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the powertrain control module (pcm) or the ignition switch. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership. Service fuel system - 101: the powertrain control module (pcm) has detected a problem ...

  • Page 177

    2-109 service vehicle soon - 3: this message is displayed when a non - emissions related powertrain malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by a technician as soon as possible. Speed limited to 90 - 113: a failure in the suspension control system has occurred when this message appears. The po...

  • Page 178

    2-110 top speed fuel cut - off - 111: this message will appear when the powertrain control module (pcm) detects that the maximum speed for your vehicle has been reached. The speed of your vehicle will surge as the fuel supply is cut off. Your vehicle’s top speed is based on the top speed rating of t...

  • Page 179: Vehicle Programming And

    2-111 vehicle programming and personalization features your vehicle is equipped with personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. The number of programmable features varies depending upon which model of the vehicle is purchased. On all vehi...

  • Page 180

    2-112 remote recall memory (if equipped) this feature recalls any previously programmed seat and mirror controls when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. The telescoping steering column (if equipped) will return to its programmed position when the key is inserted in...

  • Page 181

    2-113 key in recall memory (if equipped) this feature recalls any previously programmed seat and mirror controls when the key is inserted into the ignition. The telescoping steering column (if equipped) will return to its programmed position when the key is inserted in the ignition switch and turned...

  • Page 182

    2-114 auto exit seat (if equipped) this feature will move the driver’s seat to the previously programmed exit position when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mod...

  • Page 183

    2-115 auto exit steering wheel (if equipped) this feature will move the column to the driver’s previously programmed exit position when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was progr...

  • Page 184

    2-116 lights flash at unlock this feature allows the parking lamps to flash twice when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. All doors must be closed, and the lamps will not flash if the manual parking lamps or headlamps are active. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2:...

  • Page 185

    2-117 lights flash at lock this feature allows the parking lamps to flash once when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work, and the lamps will not flash if the manual parking lamps or headlamps are active. Programmable mode...

  • Page 186

    2-118 horn sounds at lock this feature sounds the horn once when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode ...

  • Page 187

    2-119 exterior lights at unlock this feature turns on the exterior lamps when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is turned to accessory, on or start or the remote keyless entry transm...

  • Page 188

    2-120 doors lock in gear with the ignition in on and all the doors closed, this feature allows the vehicle’s doors to automatically lock when the driver shifts the transaxle out of park (p). Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed...

  • Page 189

    2-121 driver unlock in park (p) this feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into park (p). All other doors will remain locked until the unlock button on either front door armrest or on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Programmable modes m...

  • Page 190

    2-122 driver unlock key off this feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the ignition key is turned to off. All other doors will remain locked until the unlock button on either front door armrest or on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Programmable modes mode 1: ...

  • Page 191

    2-123 doors unlock in park (p) this feature will automatically unlock all doors when the vehicle is shifted into park (p). Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have be...

  • Page 192

    2-124 doors unlock key off this feature will automatically unlock all doors when the ignition key is turned to off. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been chan...

  • Page 193

    2-125 mirror to curb in reverse (if equipped) this feature will move the passenger’s outside rearview mirror to a curb view position when the shift lever is placed in reverse (r), and it will return the mirror to the last known driving position when the shift lever is moved out of reverse (r). See “...

  • Page 194

    2-126 tire pressure display (if equipped) this feature will allow the individual tire pressure readings to be displayed when using the info button to scroll through the dic displays. Even with this feature programmed to be turned off, a low or high tire pressure condition will still cause the check ...

  • Page 195

    2-127 driver’s names set/recall (if equipped) this feature allows individual driver’s names to be displayed in the dic when the ignition is turned to on. This feature only works when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle or when buttons 1 or 2 on the driver’s door are pr...

  • Page 196

    2-128 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 info button several times until engine oil life appears. If you see 99% engine oil life, 99 percent of your current oi...

  • Page 197: Navigation (Option)

    2-129 navigation (option) navigation display controls the display screen is located in the center on the instrument panel. There are “hard” buttons and a touch sensitive screen. Your vehicle may be equipped with a turn by turn navigation guidance system that includes a cd rom map media covering nine...

  • Page 198: Night Vision System (Option)

    2-130 night vision system (option) the night vision system can help you see better when you drive at night. The system works by sensing heat given off by objects in its field of view. Warmer objects, such as pedestrians, animals and other moving vehicles, will appear whiter. Colder objects, such as ...

  • Page 199: Caution:

    2-131 the controls for this feature are located to the left of and below the steering wheel. They are used to adjust the brightness and location of the image. Adjust the image control so the image is as low as possible while remaining visible. Slide the dimmer control until the image is no brighter ...

  • Page 200: Caution:

    2-132 in dry, clear weather, the system can see pedestrians, animals and the direction of the road ahead. In light rain, light snow or light fog the image may not be as clear and you may not be able to see the direction of the road ahead. In more severe weather conditions, the image may be unclear a...

  • Page 201: (Urpa) (Option)

    2-133 ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) (option) ultrasonic rear parking assist can help you to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area, making parking easier. The urpa display is located inside the vehicle, above the rear window. It has three color - coded light...

  • Page 202

    2-134 urpa can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider, and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect objects that are above trunk level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within operating range. If the urpa system is not functioning properly, the disp...

  • Page 203: 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 air c...

  • Page 204: Comfort Controls

    3-2 comfort controls this section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Climate control panel your vehicle is equipped with an electronic climate control system. This system can automatically adjust and control temperature, fan speed, air delivery mode, air conditioning operation and a...

  • Page 205

    3-3 ∨ ∧ (fan): this switch adjusts the fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease it. (recirculation): press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors enteri...

  • Page 206

    3-4 automatic operation auto: this button is used to select the automatic operation of the climate control system. When the automatic operation is active, auto will appear on the display. A sensor will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from the floor, the instrument panel or windshield ou...

  • Page 207

    3-5 to avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds until warm air is available. The length of reduction depends on the outside air temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine was last started. As the coolant warms up, the fan speed wil...

  • Page 208

    3-6 air conditioning on hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. Press the driver’s temperature knob to turn the system on manually. You m...

  • Page 209: Notice:

    3-7 rear window defogger the grid lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. When the rear window defogger is turned on, the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated to remove snow and ice from the surface of the glass. Rear (rear window defogger): the rear window defogger butt...

  • Page 210

    3-8 rear climate control your vehicle is equipped with a rear climate control. With this system, the rear passengers can control the temperature of the air flow for his/her own zones. The rear climate control has three switches: ∧ mode ∨ : press this switch to select the direction of the airflow. Pr...

  • Page 211

    3-9 ∧ temp ∨ (temperature): press this switch to manually adjust the temperature. Press the up arrow to increase the temperature or the down arrow to decrease it. The current temperature will appear on the display above the climate control panel. The front seat climate control panel has an auto butt...

  • Page 212

    3-10 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 keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps circu...

  • Page 213

    3-11 climate control personalization (if equipped) this feature allows two different drivers to store and recall their own climate control settings. These settings include the set temperatures for the driver and front passenger, the air conditioning, the airflow mode and the fan speed. (this feature...

  • Page 214: Audio Systems

    3-12 audio systems your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the...

  • Page 215

    3-13 source: press this button to select a source, either cassette or 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 underlined on the display. If none of the audio sources are loaded, no source loaded w...

  • Page 216

    3-14 setting the tone (bass/treble) tone: press and release this button until the desired tone control (bass, treble or midrange) is found. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, each preset and each source. - level +: after selecting the desired tone control, press the plus or minus ...

  • Page 217

    3-15 % rw (rewind): 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 rewind. Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed. Ff & (fast forward): press the right arrow to...

  • Page 218

    3-16 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 219

    3-17 compact disc messages if the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: d if you’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth the disc should play. D if it’s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play. D the disc is upside down. D ...

  • Page 220

    3-18 avc (automatic volume control): with avc, your audio system monitors the noise in the vehicle. Then, avc adjusts the volume level so that it always sounds the same to you. To use avc, press and hold the tone button until auto volume control off appears on the display. Then press the level plus ...

  • Page 221

    3-19 setting preset stations the six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations and associated tone and dsp settings. The rds pty mode must be off to use this mode. You can set up to 36 stations (six am, six fm1, six fm2, six xm1, six xm2 and six weather if your radio is equipped ...

  • Page 222

    3-20 using dsp dsp (digital signal processing): this feature is used to provide a choice of four different listening experiences: talk, front seat, ambience and spacious. Dsp can be used while listening to the radio, the cassette tape player or the cd player. Press this button to turn dsp on. Press ...

  • Page 223

    3-21 hr (hour) or mn (minute): when tuned to an rds station, press these buttons to display the time for the current station. Station time is will be displayed. If a time has not been sent to the radio, no station time will be displayed. If you have recently tuned to the station, you may need to wai...

  • Page 224

    3-22 when a traffic announcement comes on the current 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 a traffic announcement, it will return to the original st...

  • Page 225

    3-23 setting pty preset stations pty (program type): press this button to activate program type mode. Pty will appear on the display. To select a desired pty, press the level plus or minus buttons to scroll up and down through the pty listing. Ptys might include rock, popular, jazz, etc. Once the de...

  • Page 226

    3-24 1 prev (previous): press this pushbutton to seek to the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work. The sound will mute while seeking. 2 next: press this pushbutton to seek to the next selection on the tape. ...

  • Page 227

    3-25 clean tape: 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. If any error occurs repeatedly...

  • Page 228

    3-26 4 ff (fast forward): press this pushbutton to fast forward to another part of the compact disc. Release it to return to playing speed. 6 rdm (random): press this pushbutton to listen to the tracks in random instead of sequential order. Rdm will appear on the display. Press rdm to turn off rando...

  • Page 229

    3-27 navigation/radio system (option) navigation/radio display and controls the display screen is located in the center of the instrument panel. There are “hard” buttons and a touch sensitive screen. Your vehicle may be equipped with an am - fm stereo navigation radio system that includes digital so...

  • Page 230

    3-28 glovebox-mounted cd changer (option) with the compact disc changer, you can play up to six discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The smaller discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays. You must first load the magazine wi...

  • Page 231

    3-29 close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. 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. Whenever a cd magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, th...

  • Page 232

    3-30 source: press this button if you have a disc loaded in the changer and the radio is on, to play a compact disc. To return to playing the radio, press band. Pressing source also switches between a tape or compact disc if both are loaded. Eject: slide the cd changer door all the way open. Press t...

  • Page 233

    3-31 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 234

    3-32 audio steering wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: ∧ vol ∨ (volume): press the up or down arrow button to increase or decrease volume. ∧ sel ∨ (select): when listening to the radio, press the up or down arrows to tune to the next...

  • Page 235: Notice:

    3-33 cellular phone usage cellular phone usage may cause interference with your vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s battery or simply having the phone “on”. This interference is described as an increased level of static while listen...

  • Page 236

    3-34 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 237

    3-35 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 - scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. The use of a no...

  • Page 238: Notice:

    3-36 diversity antenna system your am - fm antennas are located in the front windshield and rear window. Be sure that the inside surfaces of the front windshield and rear window are not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surfaces are damaged, they could interfer...

  • Page 239: 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 240: 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 241: 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 242

    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 243: 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 244: 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 245

    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 246

    4-8 let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. 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 separate...

  • Page 247: Traction Control System

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

  • Page 248

    4-10 united states canada this warning light will come on to let you know if there’s a problem with your traction control system. See “traction control system warning light” in the index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The tracti...

  • Page 249: Steering

    4-11 the traction control system monitors the front brake rotor temperature. If the traction control system comes on while the front brake rotors are hot due to heavy use of braking or previous traction control, the traction suspended message will be displayed -- but the system won’t turn off right ...

  • Page 250

    4-12 what should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. 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. Sp...

  • Page 251: Off

    4-13 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 252: Passing

    4-14 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 253: Loss of Control

    4-15 d if other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. D check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left...

  • Page 254

    4-16 a cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If ...

  • Page 255: Driving At Night

    4-17 driving at night night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. D drive defensively. D don’t drink and drive. D since you can’t se...

  • Page 256

    4-18 you can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a littl...

  • Page 257: Caution:

    4-19 the heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in go...

  • Page 258: Notice:

    4-20 hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surf...

  • Page 259: City Driving

    4-21 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 260: Freeway Driving

    4-22 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 261

    4-23 the exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before leaving on a long trip make sure you’re ready. Try to be well...

  • Page 262: Highway Hypnosis

    4-24 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 263: Caution:

    4-25 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 264: Winter Driving

    4-26 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 265

    4-27 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 266

    4-28 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 267: Caution:

    4-29 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 268

    4-30 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 269: Notice:

    4-31 dinghy towing notice: towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, you should use a dolly. See “dolly towing” later in this section for more ...

  • Page 270: Loading Your Vehicle

    4-32 loading your vehicle two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The tire - loading information label found on the rear edge of the driver’s side rear door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It al...

  • Page 271: Caution:

    4-33 caution: do not load your vehicle any heavier than the gvwr, or either the maximum front or rear gawr. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehi...

  • Page 272: Towing A Trailer

    4-34 electronic level control this feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It’s automatic -- you don’t need to adjust anything. Towing a trailer caution: if you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if...

  • Page 273

    4-35 if you do decide to pull a trailer if you do, here are some important points: d there are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this inf...

  • Page 274

    4-36 you can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: cadillac customer assistance center cadillac motor car division p.O. Box 33169 detroit, mi 48232 - 5169 in canada, write to: general motors of canada limited customer communication centre, 163 - 005 1908 c...

  • Page 275

    4-37 total weight on your vehicle’s tires be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the tire - loading information label at the rear edge of the driver’s side rear door or see “loading your vehicle” in the index. Then be sure you don’t ...

  • Page 276

    4-38 driving with a trailer towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you ...

  • Page 277: Notice:

    4-39 making turns notice: making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won...

  • Page 278: Caution:

    4-40 driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On long uphill grades, reduce speed to 45 to 50 mph (70 to 90 km/h) and a...

  • Page 279

    4-41 when you are ready to leave after parking on a hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: d start your engine, d shift into a gear, and d make sure the parking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4...

  • Page 280: 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 - 10 towing your vehicle 5 - 10 engine overheating 5 - 13 cooling system 5 - 19 if a tire goes flat 5 - 20...

  • Page 281: 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. The hazard warning button is located on the center of the instrument panel between the two air vents. The light in ...

  • Page 282: Other Warning Devices

    5-3 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. Jump starting if you cannot start your vehicle and you are unable to remove your key from the ignition, see “shift lock release” in the index. If your b...

  • Page 283: Notice:

    5-4 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12 - volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: if the other system isn’t a 12 - volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t ...

  • Page 284: Caution:

    5-5 the remote positive (+) terminal is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. A second remote positive (+) terminal is located on the rear underseat fuse block. Lift the red plastic cap to access the terminal. The remote negative ( - ) terminal is located near the...

  • Page 285: Caution:

    5-6 caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the acdelco r battery installed in every new gm vehi...

  • Page 286

    5-7 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal location of the vehicle with the goo...

  • Page 287: Notice:

    5-8 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( - ) cable to the negative ( - ) terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery. Your vehicle has a remote negative ( - ) terminal marked gnd ( - ) 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start t...

  • Page 288

    5-9 jumper cable removal a. Dead battery or remote positive (+) terminal b. Good battery or remote positive (+) and remote negative ( - ) terminals c. Heavy, unpainted metal engine part or remote negative ( - ) terminal (gnd) to disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. D...

  • Page 289: Towing Your Vehicle

    5-10 towing your vehicle consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See “roadside assistance” in the index. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “recreational vehi...

  • Page 290: Caution:

    5-11 if steam is coming from your engine caution: steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no...

  • Page 291: Notice:

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

  • Page 292: Cooling System

    5-13 cooling system when you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: a. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap b. Electric engine cooling 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, clot...

  • Page 293: Caution:

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

  • Page 294: Caution:

    5-15 how to add coolant to the coolant surge tank if you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at the proper level (2.5 inches (6.4 cm) below the base of the filler neck), add a 50/50 mixture of clean, dri...

  • Page 295: Caution:

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

  • Page 296

    5-17 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops. (don’t press do...

  • Page 297

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

  • Page 298: If A Tire Goes Flat

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

  • Page 299: Changing A Flat Tire

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

  • Page 300

    5-21 removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover located in your trunk. To gain access to the instructions, spare tire and jacking equipment, do the following: 1. Press the area at the front of ...

  • Page 301

    5-22 4. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and compact spare tire from the trunk. See “compact spare tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare tire. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b). Removing the wheel cover models with center wheel co...

  • Page 302

    5-23 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet..

  • Page 303: Caution:

    5-24 2. Find the jacking location from the diagrams above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The front location is 8.5 inches (21 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and the rear location is 3.5 inches (8.5 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well. T...

  • Page 304: Caution:

    5-25 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 7. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Ca...

  • Page 305: Caution:

    5-26 caution: never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel - mounting surface. 10. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tigh...

  • Page 306: Caution:

    5-27 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers, screw them on with your fingers, then tighten one - quarter turn with the wheel wrench. Caution: incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to...

  • Page 307: Notice:

    5-28 13. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and lug nut caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Notice: wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you co...

  • Page 308: Caution:

    5-29 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 309: Compact Spare Tire

    5-30 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 310: Ice Or Snow

    5-31 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 311: 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 312: 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 313: 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 314

    6-4 gasoline specifications it is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the american automobile manufacturers association and endorsed by the canadian vehicle manufacturers’ association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting these spec...

  • Page 315: Notice:

    6-5 additives some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane - enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains mmt. General motors does not recommend the use of such gas...

  • Page 316: Filling Your Tank

    6-6 filling your tank caution: gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on th...

  • Page 317

    6-7 the fuel door release button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the exterior lamp control. The button only works when the vehicle is in park (p) or neutral (n), when the key is in the ignition and the valet lockout button is in off. An alternate fuel door release is located ins...

  • Page 318: Caution:

    6-8 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 cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “...

  • Page 319: Caution:

    6-9 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 320

    6-10 hood release to lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. With night vision without night vision 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. T...

  • Page 321

    6-11 engine compartment overview when you open the hood, you’ll see: a. Windshield washer fluid reservoir b. Underhood fuse block c. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap d. Power steering fluid e. Engine oil fill cap f. Engine oil dipstick g. Brake master cylinder h. Transaxle fluid cap and di...

  • Page 322: Engine Oil

    6-12 before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. Underhood lamp the underhood lamp will come on when the hood is opened and the parking lamps are turned on. Engine oil if the check oil level message appears on the instrument cluster,...

  • Page 323: Notice:

    6-13 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 right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see “capacities and specifications” in the index. Notice: don’t add t...

  • Page 324

    6-14 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 325: Notice:

    6-15 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 326

    6-16 how to reset the change engine oil message the gm oil life system t calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil ...

  • Page 327: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    6-17 engine air cleaner/filter the engine air cleaner/filter is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see “engine compartment overview” in the index. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Loose...

  • Page 328: Caution:

    6-18 follow these steps to reinstall the cover to the engine air cleaner/filter housing: 1. Align the three tabs located on the back of the cover with the three slots on the back of the housing. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the slots and align the two ...

  • Page 329

    6-19 passenger compartment air filter the passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s air cleaner filter, it may need to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see “maintenance sched...

  • Page 330

    6-20 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air filter compartment to carefully pry the pin out. 3. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to flatten the pin hol...

  • Page 331: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    6-21 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 332

    6-22 wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: d when outside temperatures are above 90_f (32_c). D at high speed for quite a while. D in heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. D while pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid shou...

  • Page 333

    6-23 then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: the transaxle fluid cap is located next to the radiator hose and below the engine air cleaner/filter assembly on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See “engine compartment overview” in the index for more information on location. 1. After...

  • Page 334: Notice:

    6-24 how to add fluid refer to the maintenance schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “recommended fluids and lubricants” in the index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross - hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out...

  • Page 335: Engine Coolant

    6-25 engine coolant the cooling system in your vehicle is filled with dex - cool r engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only dex - cool r extended life coolant. The following explains your coo...

  • Page 336: Caution:

    6-26 what to use use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half dex - cool r coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or s...

  • Page 337: Caution:

    6-27 checking coolant the engine coolant surge tank is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see “engine compartment overview” in the index. Caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator...

  • Page 338: Caution:

    6-28 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 339: Power Steering Fluid

    6-29 power steering fluid the power steering fluid reservoir is located between the fuse block relay center and the engine on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the ...

  • Page 340: Windshield Washer Fluid

    6-30 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. See...

  • Page 341: Brakes

    6-31 brakes brake fluid your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with dot - 3 brake fluid. See “engine compartment overview” in the index. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is tha...

  • Page 342: Caution:

    6-32 what to add when you do need brake fluid, use only dot - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See “recommended fluids and lubricants” in the index. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt fro...

  • Page 343: Caution:

    6-33 brake wear your vehicle has four - wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pus...

  • Page 344: Battery

    6-34 replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality gm brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking ...

  • Page 345: Caution:

    6-35 to be sure the vent hose (a) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (b) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (c) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (d) must be secured to the floor pan (e). Vehicle storage if you’re not going to drive your vehicle for ...

  • Page 346: Bulb Replacement

    6-36 bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulb, see “replacement bulbs” in the index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen bulbs caution: halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or...

  • Page 347

    6-37 3. Remove the two bolts at the top of the headlamp assembly. 4. Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the headlamp assembly. 5. Use a tool to help pry the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle..

  • Page 348

    6-38 6. Firmly grasp the outboard side of the headlamp assembly with both hands and pull hard enough so that the whole assembly separates from the vehicle. 7. Remove the bulb socket dust cover. 8. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing..

  • Page 349

    6-39 9. Pull the old bulb out of the socket. 10. Install the new bulb into the socket. Make sure that the bulb is locked in firmly. 11. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket into the headlamp assembly. 12. Reinstall the headlamp assembly by reversing steps 2 through 6. To reinstall the filler panel,...

  • Page 350: Notice:

    6-40 headlamp aiming your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0” (zero) marks on...

  • Page 351

    6-41 the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: d the vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. D the vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surfac...

  • Page 352: Notice:

    6-42 headlamp horizontal aiming turn the horizontal aiming screw (a) until the indicator (b) is lined up with zero. Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim. Headlamp vertical aiming notice: horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical ai...

  • Page 353

    6-43 2. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on each lamp; if left low beam, subtract two inches. Record this distance. 3. At the wall or other flat surface, measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from step 2 and draw or tape a horizontal line the width of the vehicle. 4...

  • Page 354: Notice:

    6-44 notice: do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut - off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build - up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (c) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut - of...

  • Page 355

    6-45 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp. Front cornering lamps 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 in “headlamps” described previously. 2. Disconnect the cornering lamp bulb by pulling the bulb out of the socket. Do not twist or turn the bulb. 3. Replace cornering lamp bulb by pushing the new...

  • Page 356

    6-46 front turn signal lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located beside the headlamp bulbs. To access, lift off the bulb socket dust cover. See steps 1 through 6 under “headlamps” described previously. 2. Press the tab down and turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp ho...

  • Page 357

    6-47 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 index. It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade lengt...

  • Page 358: Tires

    6-48 tires your new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your cadillac warranty booklet for details. Caution: poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. D over...

  • Page 359: Notice:

    6-49 inflation -- tire pressure the tire - loading information label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s side rear 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...

  • Page 360

    6-50 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 361: Notice:

    6-51 changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If the tpm system detects low tire pressure, below 25 psi (172 kpa), or high tire pressure, above 38 psi (262 kpa), a message, check tire pressure, will appear on...

  • Page 362: Caution:

    6-52 tire inspection and rotation tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “when it’s time for new tires” and “wheel replace...

  • Page 363

    6-53 when it’s time for new tires one way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: d you can see the indicator...

  • Page 364: Caution:

    6-54 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 365

    6-55 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 366

    6-56 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 367: Caution:

    6-57 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 368: Caution:

    6-58 tire chains caution: if your vehicle has p235/55r17 size tires, don’t use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could ...

  • Page 369: Appearance Care

    6-59 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 370

    6-60 cleaning of fabric/carpet your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get gm - approved cleaning products from your dealer. See “appearance care and materials” in the index. Here are some cleaning tips: d always read...

  • Page 371

    6-61 special fabric cleaning problems stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow...

  • Page 372: Care of Safety Belts

    6-62 cleaning the top of the instrument panel use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Clean...

  • Page 373: Cleaning Glass Surfaces

    6-63 cleaning glass surfaces glass should be cleaned often. Gm glass cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See “appearance care and materials” in the index. Notice: don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause s...

  • Page 374: Notice:

    6-64 cleaning the outside of your vehicle the paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing your vehicle the best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle...

  • Page 375: Cleaning Aluminum Or

    6-65 foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non ...

  • Page 376: Sheet Metal Damage

    6-66 sheet metal damage if your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti - corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion pr...

  • Page 377

    6-67 gm vehicle care/appearance materials.

  • Page 378

    6-68 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 379: Electrical System

    6-69 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 380

    6-70 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 381

    6-71 minifuses usage 1 assembly line diagnostic link 2 accessory 3 windshield wipers 4 not used 5 headlamp low beam left 6 headlamp low beam right 7 instrument panel 8 powertrain control module battery minifuses usage 9 headlamp high beam right 10 headlamp high beam left 11 ignition 1 12 fog 13 tran...

  • Page 382

    6-72 micro relays usage 27 headlamp high beam 28 headlamp low beam 29 fog lamps 30 daytime running lamps 31 horn 32 air conditioner clutch mini relays usage 33 not used 34 accessory 35 not used 36 starter 1 37 cooling fan secondary 38 ignition 1 39 cooling fan series/parallel 40 cooling fan primary ...

  • Page 383: Notice:

    6-73 removing the rear seat cushion notice: the battery and main fuse blocks are located under the rear seat cushion. The battery’s ground terminal and some relay wires are exposed. To help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion. Do not remov...

  • Page 384: Caution:

    6-74 caution: a safety belt that isn’t properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that position c...

  • Page 385

    6-75 minifuses usage 1 fuel pump 2 heater, ventilation and air conditioning battery 3 memory seat, tilt and telescoping steering 4 rr lumbar, antenna minifuses usage 5 driver door module 6 heated seat left rear 7 power tilt and telescoping steering 8 supplemental inflation restraint 9 sdar (xm t sat...

  • Page 386

    6-76 minifuses usage 22 retained accessory power for sunroof 23 lamps, parking left 24 night vision 25 passenger door module 26 body 27 export lights, power locks 28 rear hvac blower 29 ignition switch 30 hazard signal 31 reverse, locks 32 continuous variable road sensing suspension 33 heating, vent...

  • Page 387: Replacement Bulbs

    6-77 circuit breakers usage 56 power seats 57 power windows mini relays usage 58 cigar lighter 59 rear defog maxifuses usage 60 park brake 61 rear defog 62 hvac blower 63 audio amplifier 64 elc compressor/exhaust 65 cigar lighter 66 not used the spare fuses are located in numbers 69 through 74. The ...

  • Page 388: Air Conditioning

    6-78 engine specifications displacement 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc) . . . . . . . . . Type 4.6 l dohc v8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vin engine code deville and dhs y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dts 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 389: Section 7

    7- 7-1 section 7 maintenance schedule this section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 introduction 7 - 4 part a: scheduled maintenance services 7 - 5 scheduled maintenance 7 -...

  • Page 390: Introduction

    7-2 have you purchased the gm protection plan? The plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your warranty and owner assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Introduction your vehicle and the environment proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working con...

  • Page 391: Caution:

    7-3 how this section is organized this maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “part a: scheduled maintenance services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let y...

  • Page 392: Part A: Scheduled

    7-4 part a: scheduled maintenance services using your maintenance schedule we at general motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all...

  • Page 393: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-5 the services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,00...

  • Page 394: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-6 engine oil scheduled maintenance change engine oil and filter as indicated by the gm oil life system t (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is bas...

  • Page 395: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-7.

  • Page 396: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-8.

  • Page 397: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-9 7,500 miles (12 500 km) j rotate tires. See “tire inspection and rotation” in the index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (see footnote +.) 15,000 miles (25 000 km) j inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace fil...

  • Page 398: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-10 30,000 miles (50 000 km) j replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. J inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces. ...

  • Page 399: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-11 45,000 miles (75 000 km) j inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An emission control service. (see footnote [.) j replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the f...

  • Page 400: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-12 52,500 miles (87 500 km) j rotate tires. See “tire inspection and rotation” in the index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (see footnote +.) 60,000 miles (100 000 km) j replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty condi...

  • Page 401: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-13 67,500 miles (112 500 km) j rotate tires. See “tire inspection and rotation” in the index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (see footnote +.) 75,000 miles (125 000 km) j inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace...

  • Page 402: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-14 90,000 miles (150 000 km) j replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. J inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces....

  • Page 403: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-15 100,000 miles (166 000 km) j replace spark plugs. An emission control service. J change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – in heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _f...

  • Page 404

    7-16 part b: owner checks and services listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any f...

  • Page 405

    7-17 at least twice a year restraint system check make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system...

  • Page 406: Caution:

    7-18 starter switch check caution: when you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. S...

  • Page 407: Caution:

    7-19 ignition transaxle lock check while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to off in each shift lever position. D the key should turn to off only when the shift lever is in park (p). D the key should come out only in off. Parking brake and automatic transaxle park ...

  • Page 408: Part C: Periodic

    7-20 part c: periodic maintenance inspections listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessar...

  • Page 409

    7-21 fuel system inspection inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine cooling system inspection inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and a...

  • Page 410: Part D: Recommended Fluids

    7-22 part d: recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil engine oil with the american petroleum institute certified for gasoline engines starburst symbol of the prope...

  • Page 411

    7-23 usage fluid/lubricant automatic transaxle dexron r - iii automatic transmission fluid. Key lock cylinders multi - purpose lubricant, superlube r (gm part no. 12346241 or equivalent). Hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl lubriplate r lubricant aerosol (gm ...

  • Page 412: Part E: Maintenance Record

    7-24 part e: maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “owner checks and services” or “periodic maintenance” can be added on the ...

  • Page 413: Maintenance Record

    7-25 maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance performed.

  • Page 414: Maintenance Record

    7-26 maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance performed.

  • Page 415: Section 8

    8- 8-1 section 8 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. 8 - 2 customer satisfaction procedure 8 - 3 customer assistance for text teleph...

  • Page 416

    8-2 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 417: Customer Assistance For Text

    8-3 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 418: Customer Assistance Offices

    8-4 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 419: With Disabilities

    8-5 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 420

    8-6 cadillac owner privileges t roadside service provides several cadillac owner privileges t at “no charge,” throughout your 2002 cadillac warranty period -- 48 months/ 50,000 miles (80 000 km). Emergency road service is performed on site for the following situations: d towing service d battery jum...

  • Page 421

    8-7 reaching roadside service dial the toll - free roadside service number: 1 - 800 - 882 - 1112. An experienced roadside service advisor will assist you and request the following information: d a description of the problem d name, home address, home telephone number d location of your cadillac and ...

  • Page 422: Courtesy Transportation

    8-8 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 423

    8-9 public transportation or fuel reimbursement if your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relat...

  • Page 424: Warranty Information

    8-10 canadian vehicles: for warranty repairs during the complete vehicle coverage period of the general motors of canada new vehicle limited warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the courtesy transportation program. Please consult your dealer for details. General motors reserve...

  • Page 425: The Canadian Government

    8-11 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 426

    8-12 service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Retail sell price: $120.00 transmission, transaxle, transfer case unit repair manual this manu...