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Cadillac 2002 Seville Owner's Manual

Summary of 2002 Seville

  • Page 2: 2002 Cadillac Seville

    I 2002 cadillac seville owner’s manual litho in u.S.A. Ecopyright general motors corporation 06/14/01 part number 25729637 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 seville 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 system 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 - 8 safety belts: they’re for eve...

  • 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 reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seat cushions. D move the...

  • Page 9

    1-3 memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel (option) the controls for these features are located on the driver’s door panel. These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating and outside rearview mirror positions. Use the following steps to program each button: 1....

  • Page 10

    1-4 a second mirror, seating and steering wheel position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 (for driver 2). Each time a memory button is pressed, a single beep will sound. Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle is in park (p), the memory p...

  • Page 11

    1-5 heated seats the front seat controls are located in the center console. The rear seat controls are located on the rear doors. Push the button once for a high setting, twice for a low setting, and a third time to turn off the heated seat. The lo setting warms the seatback and cushion until the se...

  • Page 12: Caution:

    1-6 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 13

    1-7 head restraints the switches to move your head restraints are located on the outboard side of each front seat. Use this switch to move a front head restraint up or down. Lift up on the switch to move the head restraint up. Press down on the switch to move the head restraint down. The top of the ...

  • Page 14: Caution:

    1-8 the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. To tilt the head restraints forward, grasp the top of the restraint and move it forward to where you want it to go until you hear a click. It will then be locked into that position until you need to move it again. Pulling forward past the last ...

  • Page 15: Caution:

    1-9 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. Be...

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    1-10 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 17

    1-11 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 18

    1-12 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 19: About Safety Belts

    1-13 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 20: Driver Position

    1-14 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 21

    1-15 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “safety belt extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safe...

  • Page 22: Caution:

    1-16 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 23: Caution:

    1-17 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 24: Caution:

    1-18 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 25: Caution:

    1-19 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 26

    1-20 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 27: (Sir) Systems

    1-21 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 28: Caution:

    1-22 here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: caution: you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehi...

  • Page 29: Caution:

    1-23 caution: both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before ...

  • Page 30

    1-24 united states canada there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows air bag or the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “air bag readiness light” in the index for mo...

  • Page 31

    1-25 the right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door..

  • Page 32: Caution:

    1-26 the right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 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 or even death. The ...

  • Page 33

    1-27 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.” if your vehicle ...

  • Page 34: Caution:

    1-28 how does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. The air bag supplements the p...

  • Page 35: Notice:

    1-29 your vehicle has a feature that will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the air bags inflate (if battery power is available). You can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls. In many crashes severe en...

  • Page 36: Caution:

    1-30 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 37

    1-31 rear seat passenger positions lap - shoulder belt all rear seating positions have lap - shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If...

  • Page 38

    1-32 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 39: Caution:

    1-33 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 40: Children

    1-34 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law i...

  • Page 41: Caution:

    1-35 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 42: Caution:

    1-36 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 43: Caution:

    1-37 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 44

    1-38 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 45

    1-39 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 46

    1-40 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 47: Caution:

    1-41 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 48

    1-42 in canada, the law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the united states, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following an...

  • Page 49

    1-43 the top strap anchor for the center rear seating position is located at the top of the seat. In order to get to this bracket, you’ll have to unzip the seat cover. Securing a child restraint in a rear seat position you’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap...

  • Page 50

    1-44 tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to..

  • Page 51

    1-45 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 52: Caution:

    1-46 securing a child restraint in the right front seat position your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: caution: a child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s...

  • Page 53

    1-47 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 54: Older Children

    1-48 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 55: Caution:

    1-49 q: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: if possible, an older child should wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the to...

  • Page 56: Caution:

    1-50 q: what if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: if the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. If the child is sitting in the center rear sea...

  • Page 57: Safety Belt Extender

    1-51 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 58: 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 59: 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 60

    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 61: Caution:

    2-4 3. Press the up arrow on the power window switch until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed. The window is now programmed. Repeat the process for each front window. Anti - pinch feature if a hand, an arm...

  • Page 62: 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 acc or on and moved the s...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65

    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 66

    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 inside edge of each rear door. You must open the doors to access them. To use these...

  • Page 67: Remote Keyless Entry System

    2-10 anti-lockout feature leaving the key in the ignition with any door open will disable the power door lock switches as well as the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you close the doors, you can lock them using the remote keyless entry transmitter. It is always recommended th...

  • Page 68

    2-11 changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. The average range of this system is about 10 feet (3 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry transmitter. If ...

  • Page 69

    2-12 press this button again within one to five seconds to unlock the other doors. It will also disarm the theft - deterrent system and turn on the interior lamps at night. You can program your vehicle so the parking lamps will not flash. For more information, see “vehicle programming and personaliz...

  • Page 70: Notice:

    2-13 battery replacement under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’...

  • Page 71: Trunk

    2-14 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 to be sure no moisture can enter. 5. Press any button on ...

  • Page 72

    2-15 trunk lock release the trunk lock release button is located on the left side of the instrument panel below the lamp controls. Press the trunk lock release button upward to open the trunk. To use this feature, your vehicle must be in park (p) or neutral (n) and the valet lockout switch must be i...

  • Page 73: Notice:

    2-16 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 74: Theft

    2-17 theft vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft - deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the ignition if you leave your vehicle with the keys ...

  • Page 75: Theft

    2-18 theft - deterrent system the security light is located on the instrument panel cluster. If the ignition is off and any door is open, the security light will flash, reminding you to arm the system. To arm the system, do the following: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door using the power door lock ...

  • Page 76

    2-19 testing the alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock the vehicle using the power door lock or the remote keyless entry system and close the door. Wait 30 seconds until the...

  • Page 77: Pass

    2-20 pass - key r iii your vehicle is equipped with the pass - key iii (personalized automotive security system) theft - deterrent system. Pass - key iii is a passive theft - deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or...

  • Page 78

    2-21 if the engine does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See “fuses and circuit breakers” in the index. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does ...

  • Page 79: New Vehicle “Break

    2-22 new vehicle “break - in” notice: your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” but it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: d don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full - throttle starts. D avoid making ...

  • Page 80

    2-23 off: this is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. This position also locks the transaxle. It’s a theft - deterrent feature. Acc (accessory): this position lets you use things like the radio, windshield wipers, power windows and sunroof (option) when the engine is off. Us...

  • Page 81: Starting Your Engine

    2-24 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 82: Notice:

    2-25 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 83: Caution:

    2-26 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 84: Caution:

    2-27 automatic transaxle operation there are several different positions for the shift lever. Park (p): this position locks the front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. Caution: it is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shi...

  • Page 85: Notice:

    2-28 reverse (r): use this gear to back up. Notice: shifting to reverse (r) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to reverse (r) only after your vehicle has stopped. Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damag...

  • Page 86: Notice:

    2-29 automatic overdrive ( b): this position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: d going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. D going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shi...

  • Page 87: Notice:

    2-30 first (1): this position gives you even more power than second (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the traction control switch is off, your vehicle will not go into first (1) gear and the vehicle will accelerate from stop more slowly. This can help in deep snow o...

  • Page 88: Parking Brake

    2-31 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 89: Notice:

    2-32 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 90: Shifting Into Park (P)

    2-33 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 91: Caution:

    2-34 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 92: Shifting Out of Park (P)

    2-35 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 93: Engine Exhaust

    2-36 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 94: Caution:

    2-37 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 95

    2-38 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 96

    2-39 turn signal/multifunction lever the lever located 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 for information on the exterior lamps, see “exterior lamps” later in this section. Turn...

  • Page 97

    2-40 headlamp high/low-beam changer when the low - beam headlamps are on, push the turn signal lever away from you to change the headlamps to high beam. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high - beam usage. Pull the turn signal lever toward you to return to low - beam ...

  • Page 98

    2-41 windshield wipers you can control the windshield wipers by moving the lever with the wiper symbol on it. This lever is located on the right side of your steering column. For information on wiper - activated headlamp operation, refer to “wiper - activated headlamps” in the index. The following i...

  • Page 99: Notice:

    2-42 rainsense ii t wipers the moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of the windshield below the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build - up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on dri...

  • Page 100: Caution:

    2-43 windshield washer the windshield washer has both a “demand” mode and a “programmed” mode, depending on the amount of windshield washer fluid you need. Caution: in freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, b...

  • Page 101: Caution:

    2-44 when you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Caution: d cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. D cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast c...

  • Page 102

    2-45 resuming a set speed suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press res/acc (resume/accelerate) to return ...

  • Page 103: Exterior Lamps

    2-46 using cruise control on hills how well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a l...

  • Page 104

    2-47 : turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: d sidemarker lamps d taillamps d license plate lamps d instrument panel lights the parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the igni...

  • Page 105

    2-48 daytime running lamps daytime running lamps (drl) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Drl can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytim...

  • Page 106

    2-49 fog lamps (sts only) use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. When the ignition is on and you push the fog lamp button located next to the exterior lamps control, a small indicator light in the fog lamp button, the lights on and fog lamp indicator lights on the instrume...

  • Page 107

    2-50 this message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended (it’s become dark enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps). Turning on the twilight sentinel or turning the exterior lamp control to the headlamp position will remove the headlamps sugg...

  • Page 108: Interior Lamps

    2-51 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 109

    2-52 illuminated entry the illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and to the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if you press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. If activated due to the transmitter, the lighting will ...

  • Page 110: Mirrors

    2-53 if the battery continues to discharge, even with the engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electrical loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs, the rear window defogger may take slightly longer to clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warm as they usually do and th...

  • Page 111

    2-54 the mirror also includes an eight - point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner...

  • Page 112

    2-55 compass variance the mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross - country trip, it will be necessary to adjust fo...

  • Page 113

    2-56 power remote control mirrors the control on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Press (r) on the selector switch to choose the right mirror or (l) to choose the left mirror. The center position is off and will not move the mirrors if the control pad is touched. To ...

  • Page 114: Caution:

    2-57 curb view assist mirror (if equipped) if your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will also be capable of performing the curb view assist mirror feature. This feature will cause the passenger’s mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in reverse (r). This feature may...

  • Page 115: Storage Compartments

    2-58 storage compartments glove box the glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat on the instrument panel. To lock the glove box door, insert the master key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door. Map pocket the map/storage pockets ...

  • Page 116: Notice:

    2-59 front ashtray the front ashtray is located below the climate control system on the instrument panel. Press on the lower edge of the cover to access the ashtray. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer. Rear ashtray the ashtrays are located on the door armrests. To use an ash...

  • Page 117: Accessory Power Outlets

    2-60 accessory power outlets your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets. The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, cb radio, etc. The accessory power outlets are located at the rear of the center console and on the lower inboard carpeted panel o...

  • Page 118: Notice:

    2-61 notice: adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating. Follow the proper i...

  • Page 119: Onstar

    2-62 onstar r system (if equipped) onstar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a one - touch hands - free communication link between you and the onstar center. To receive onstar services, a service subscription agreement is required and an additional fee ...

  • Page 120

    2-63 volume control: you can control the volume of the onstar system using the steering wheel controls. Telltale light: this light will indicate the status of the system. A solid green light will come on when you start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on and is ready to make or receive...

  • Page 121

    2-64 roadside assistance with location: for vehicle breakdowns, press the onstar services button. An advisor will contact the appropriate help. Remote diagnostics: if an instrument panel light comes on, press the onstar services button. An advisor can perform a check of the engine on - board compute...

  • Page 122: Assist Handles

    2-65 global positioning locating capabilities will not be available if satellite signals are obstructed. Onstar will not function if the vehicle’s battery is discharged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative if the vehicle is in an accident and the onstar or vehicle electrical system components...

  • Page 123: Sunroof (Option)

    2-66 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 124: Homelink

    2-67 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 125

    2-68 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 126

    2-69 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 127: The Instrument Panel

    2-70 the instrument panel -- your information system.

  • Page 128

    2-71 the main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets b. Driver information center (dic) buttons c. Turn signal/multifunction lever d. Hvac steering wheel controls (or cellular telephone controls, if equipped) e. Instrument panel cluster f. Windshield wiper/washer lever ...

  • Page 129: Instrument Panel Cluster

    2-72 instrument panel cluster your 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 other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. United states version shown, canada simil...

  • Page 130

    2-73 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 131

    2-74 display mode this button is located between the reset trip a/b button and the 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. English/metric display by pressing this button located to the ...

  • Page 132: Notice:

    2-75 tachometer this gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded area or engine damage may occur. Engine speed limiter this feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). Wh...

  • Page 133

    2-76 when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to...

  • Page 134: Caution:

    2-77 caution: if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehi...

  • Page 135: Caution:

    2-78 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 136

    2-79 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 137

    2-80 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 138

    2-81 engine coolant temperature gage united states canada this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. That reading means the same thing as the warning light -- the engine coolant has overheated. See “engine overheating” in th...

  • Page 139: Notice:

    2-82 the service engine soon or check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist you...

  • Page 140

    2-83 this light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: d light flashing -- a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be requ...

  • Page 141

    2-84 are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap ...

  • Page 142: Caution:

    2-85 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 143

    2-86 security light for information regarding this light, see “theft - deterrent system” in the index. Fog lamp light (sts only) 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 the i...

  • Page 144

    2-87 fuel gage united states canada 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 gallons (11.4 l) of fuel remaining in the tank, the fuel level low message will appear on the driver infor...

  • Page 145

    2-88 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. D...

  • Page 146

    2-89 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 147

    2-90 outside temp (temperature): this message shows the outside temperature. After this display has been on the dic for about five seconds, the words outside temp will disappear so that only the temperature remains. Miles range: this message shows about how many miles you can drive without refilling...

  • Page 148

    2-91 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 c...

  • Page 149

    2-92 change brake pads - 125: this message is used to notify you that the brake pads may have worn down. A sensor is connected to the brake pads and is triggered when they wear to a certain point. Have the front and rear brakes serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. Change engine oil - 82: thi...

  • Page 150: Caution:

    2-93 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 inflatio...

  • Page 151

    2-94 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 gre...

  • Page 152

    2-95 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 dark...

  • Page 153

    2-96 service charging sys - 102: this message will display when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership. Service electrical sys - 106: this message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the powertrain control module (pcm...

  • Page 154

    2-97 speed limited to 90 - 113: a failure in the suspension control system has occurred when this message appears. The powertrain control module (pcm) determines the speed to which your vehicle is limited. Have your vehicle serviced if this message appears. Stability sys engaged - 55: you may see th...

  • Page 155

    2-98 traction engaged - 91: when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the traction engaged message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction co...

  • Page 156: Vehicle Programming And

    2-99 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 vehic...

  • Page 157

    2-100 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 158

    2-101 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 changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, do the following:...

  • Page 159

    2-102 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 160

    2-103 before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, do the following:...

  • Page 161

    2-104 3. To turn on the feature, press the on/off button until on appears on the dic display. To turn it off, press the on/off button until off appears on the display. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or pr...

  • Page 162

    2-105 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 163

    2-106 before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, do the following:...

  • Page 164

    2-107 3. To turn on the feature, press the on/off button until on appears on the dic display. To turn it off, press the on/off button until off appears on the display. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or pr...

  • Page 165

    2-108 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 166

    2-109 3. To turn on the feature, press the on/off button until on appears on the dic display. To turn it off, press the on/off button until off appears on the display. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or pr...

  • Page 167

    2-110 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 168

    2-111 comfort controls and radio system personalization these features allow both drivers to personalize their own climate control settings as well as their radio settings. For more information, see “climate control personalization” and “radio personalization” in the index. The outside temperature i...

  • Page 169

    2-112 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 170: Navigation (Option)

    2-113 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 171

    2-114 ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) 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 lights that ca...

  • Page 172

    2-115 if the urpa system is not functioning properly, the display will flash red, indicating that there is a problem. The light will also flash red while driving if a trailer is attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is on the back of, or hanging out of your trunk. The light will continue ...

  • Page 173: 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 174: 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 a dual - zone electronic climate control system. This system can automatically adjust and control temperature, fan speed, air delivery mode, air conditioning oper...

  • Page 175

    3-3 press the driver’s side temp knob to turn the system on and off. The passenger’s side temp knob only turns off the system for the passenger’s side and the rear seat area. The passenger’s side temp knob controls both the temperature for the right front passenger and the rear seat area. If the pas...

  • Page 176

    3-4 (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 entering your vehicle. Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature. If you notice the windows fogging, press t...

  • Page 177

    3-5 if your vehicle is sitting in direct sunlight on a hot day and you have the climate control system in auto, the air will first flow out the floor ducts for a few seconds. This is normal. This removes hot air from the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the airflow will enter the vehicle through t...

  • Page 178

    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. Your a/c setting may be adjusted automatically or manually. It may also b...

  • Page 179: 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. The rear window defogger button is located on the climate ...

  • Page 180

    3-8 ventilation system your vehicle’s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running. The vent outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the di...

  • Page 181

    3-9 ventilation tips d keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. D keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps circul...

  • Page 182

    3-10 hvac steering wheel controls (if equipped) some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Other touch controls operate some audio controls. See “audio steering wheel controls” in the index. ∧ temp ∨ (temperature): press the up arrow on the control to increase the tempe...

  • Page 183

    3-11 the settings can be changed by briefly pressing the corresponding memory button (1 or 2) located on the driver’s door panel. Further programming for recalling climate control personalization settings can be done using the dic. You can select or not select the following: d automatic recall of th...

  • Page 184: 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 185

    3-13 hr (hour) or mn (minute): display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. 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...

  • Page 186

    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 187

    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 188

    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 189

    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 190

    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 191

    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 192

    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 193

    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 194

    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 195

    3-23 each of the four information types may have multiple pages of text. To reach a category, press and release the msg button consecutively until the desired type is displayed. If there are multiple pages of text for the information selected type, the radio will automatically display all the pages ...

  • Page 196

    3-24 3 % rw (rewind): press this pushbutton to rewind the tape rapidly. The radio will play while the tape rewinds. Press rw again to return to playing speed. 4 & ff (fast forward): press this pushbutton to fast forward to another part of the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. Press ...

  • Page 197

    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 198

    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 ran...

  • Page 199

    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 200

    3-28 console-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 slots supplied in the magazine. You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Load the cds from bottom to top...

  • Page 201

    3-29 1 prev (previous): press this pushbutton to go to the previous track on the cd. 2 next: press this pushbutton to go to the next track on the cd. 3 %% rw (rewind): press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly through a track. 4 & ff (fast forward): press and hold this pushbutton to advance ...

  • Page 202

    3-30 radio personalization with home and away feature (if equipped) if driver 1 (home or away) presets or driver 2 (home or away) presets appears in the display when the radio is first turned on, your vehicle is equipped with this feature. This feature allows the driver to return to the last used au...

  • Page 203

    3-31 theft-deterrent feature theftlock r is designed to discourage theft of your radio. Your vehicle has a “built - in” theft - deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic -- there is no programming required. The radio in your vehicle cannot be used in any other vehicle. When the radio was ori...

  • Page 204

    3-32 understanding radio reception am the range for most am stations is greater than for fm, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. Am can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if ...

  • Page 205: Notice:

    3-33 tips about your audio system hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe s...

  • Page 206

    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 207

    3-35 when the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the broken tape detection feature is active again. You may also choose a non - scrubbing action, wet - type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non - scr...

  • Page 208: 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 209: 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 210: 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 211: 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 212

    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 213: Caution:

    4-5 but the ability to drive is affected well below a bac of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a bac approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at bac levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that th...

  • Page 214: 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 215

    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 216

    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 217: 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 218

    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 219: Steering

    4-11 steering power steering if you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic speed variable assist steering your vehicle may be equipped with a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort ...

  • Page 220

    4-12 if you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then...

  • Page 221: 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 222: 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 223: Loss of Control

    4-15 d check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right la...

  • Page 224: Driving At Night

    4-16 with stabilitrak r , you may see the stability sys engaged message on the driver information center. See “stability sys engaged message” in the index. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust y...

  • Page 225

    4-17 here are some tips on night driving. D drive defensively. D don’t drink and drive. D since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. D slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. D i...

  • Page 226

    4-18 driving in rain and on wet roads rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always...

  • Page 227: Caution:

    4-19 driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Caution: wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick...

  • Page 228: 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 229: 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 230: 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 231

    4-23 the exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. 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...

  • Page 232: 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 233: 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 234: 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 235

    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 236

    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 237: 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 238

    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 239: 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 240: 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 door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives y...

  • Page 241: 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 242: 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 243

    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 244

    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 245

    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 door or see “loading your vehicle” in the index. Then be sure you don’t go over th...

  • Page 246

    4-38 trailer brakes because you have anti - lock brakes, don’t try to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do, both brake systems won’t work well, or at all. If you tow more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), use trailer brakes. Be sure to follow the instructions that come with the trailer ...

  • Page 247: 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 248: 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 249

    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 250: 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 - 20 if a tire goes flat 5 - 20...

  • Page 251: 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 in the center of the instrument panel, between the two air vents. This light l...

  • Page 252: 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 your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the step...

  • Page 253: 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 254: 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 255: 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 256

    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 257: 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 ...

  • Page 258

    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 259: 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 260: 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 261: 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 262: 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 263: 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 264: Notice:

    5-15 notice: engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. See “overheated engine protection operating mode” in the index. Notice: when adding coolant, it is important that you use only dex - cool r (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than dex - cool ...

  • Page 265: Caution:

    5-16 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 or above the fill mark at the forward edge of the surge tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water...

  • Page 266: Caution:

    5-17 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 267

    5-18 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) about one - quarter turn and then sto...

  • Page 268

    5-19 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the prop...

  • Page 269: If A Tire Goes Flat

    5-20 if a tire goes flat it’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: ...

  • Page 270

    5-21 the following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 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 an...

  • Page 271

    5-22 2. Grab the handle and remove the cover. 3. Unscrew the wing nuts to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack. 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..

  • Page 272

    5-23 the tools you’ll be using include the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b). Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire sts shown, sls similar 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet..

  • Page 273

    5-24 2. Find the jacking location from the diagrams above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The front location is 9.0 inches (23 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and the rear location is 2.5 inches (7 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well..

  • Page 274: Caution:

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

  • Page 275: Caution:

    5-26 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any...

  • Page 276

    5-27 10. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely..

  • Page 277: Caution:

    5-28 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Screw on the wheel nut covers 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 become loose and even come off. Th...

  • Page 278: Notice:

    5-29 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 279: Caution:

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

  • Page 280: Compact Spare Tire

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

  • Page 281: Ice Or Snow

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

  • Page 282: 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 283: 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 284: 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 285

    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 286: 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 287: 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 288

    6-7 to open the fuel door, press the fuel door release button upward. The vehicle must be in park (p) or neutral (n) and the valet lockout button must be in off. An alternate fuel door release strap is located inside the trunk on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull the strap to release the fuel d...

  • Page 289: 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 290: 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 291

    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. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located below the front grille. 3. Mov...

  • Page 292

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

  • Page 293: 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 turn the parking lamps on to operate the underhood lamp. The underhood lamp will come on when the hood is opened. Engine oil if the check oil level message appears on th...

  • Page 294: 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 295

    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 296: 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 297

    6-16 if the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. How to reset the change engine oil message the gm oil life system t calculates when to change your engine o...

  • Page 298: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    6-17 engine air cleaner/filter the engine air cleaner/filter is located next to the coolant surge tank on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See “engine compartment overview” in the index for more information on location. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the engin...

  • Page 299

    6-18 3. Unhook both of the engine air cleaner/filter cover latches. 4. Move the cover out of the way. 5. Take out the engine air cleaner/filter and remove any loose debris that may be found lying in the base. 6. Install a new air filter element. See “normal maintenance replacement parts” in the inde...

  • Page 300: Caution:

    6-19 follow these steps to reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter assembly: 1. Slide the cover into the slots in the bottom of the base. 2. Close the cover and make sure that both latches are secure and fully engaged. 3. Reinstall the clean air duct over the mass airflow sensor. Make sure that the ...

  • Page 301: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    6-20 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 302

    6-21 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 303

    6-22 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 in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See “engine compartment overview” in the index for more informa...

  • Page 304: Notice:

    6-23 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 305: Engine Coolant

    6-24 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 306: Caution:

    6-25 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 307: Caution:

    6-26 checking coolant the engine coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See “engine compartment overview” in the index for more information on location. Caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow s...

  • Page 308: Caution:

    6-27 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 309: Power Steering Fluid

    6-28 power steering fluid the power steering fluid reservoir is located next to the underhood fuse block 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 system or you hear...

  • Page 310: Windshield Washer Fluid

    6-29 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 311: Brakes

    6-30 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 312: Caution:

    6-31 if the ignition is in on and the brake fluid is low, the check brake fluid message will be displayed in the driver information center (dic). When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See “brake system warning light” in the index. What to add when you do ...

  • Page 313: Caution:

    6-32 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 314

    6-33 properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to gm torque specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See “brake system inspe...

  • Page 315: Battery

    6-34 battery your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free acdelco r battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an acdelco battery. Warning: battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and ...

  • Page 316: 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 317: 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. High intensity discharge (hid) lighting (if equipped) caution: the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system o...

  • Page 318

    6-37 headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the upper filler panel by loosening all the screws and then removing the grommets. 3. Remove the two bolts fastening the headlamp to the headlamp mounting bracket. 4. Pull the headlamp straight forward to disengage the locator pin at the outboard edge of th...

  • Page 319

    6-38 6. Then, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 7. Remove the headlamp bulb socket..

  • Page 320

    6-39 8. After removing the wiring harness connector from the headlamp bulb socket, replace the bulb assembly. Reconnect it to the wiring harness and reinstall the headlamp bulb assembly back into the headlamp housing. 9. After reinstalling the bulb and socket, reinstall the rubber cover. Make sure i...

  • Page 321: 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 322

    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 323: 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 324: Notice:

    6-43 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. Turn on the low - beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed. This sho...

  • Page 325

    6-44 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (c) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut - off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp..

  • Page 326

    6-45 front turn signal lamps 1. The turn signal lamps are located on the outboard side of the headlamps. To access, remove the headlamp. See steps 1, 2, 3, and 10 under “headlamps”. 2. Press the bulb socket tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 3. ...

  • Page 327

    6-46 5. Remove the three wing nuts that fasten the taillamp to the body. 6. Gently remove the taillamp from the body. The taillamp is on the bottom of the housing and the rear turn signal lamp is on the upper part of the housing. 7. Press the bulb socket tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to r...

  • Page 328

    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 for more information. It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshi...

  • Page 329: 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 330: Notice:

    6-49 inflation -- tire pressure the tire - loading information label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6...

  • Page 331

    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 332: Notice:

    6-51 this device complies with rss - 210 of industry and science 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 devic...

  • Page 333

    6-52 the tpm system also allows the driver to check the air pressure status of each road tire using the driver information center (dic). Each tire’s air pressure will be listed individually, in the following order: lf (left front or driver’s side front tire), rf (right front or passenger’s side fron...

  • Page 334: Caution:

    6-53 when rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire - loading information label. Vehicles equipped with the...

  • Page 335

    6-54 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 336: Caution:

    6-55 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 337

    6-56 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 338

    6-57 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 339: Caution:

    6-58 wheel replacement replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer i...

  • Page 340: Notice:

    6-59 notice: the wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “changing a flat tire” in the index for more information. Us...

  • Page 341: Caution:

    6-60 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 342: Appearance Care

    6-61 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 343

    6-62 here are some cleaning tips: d always read the instructions on the cleaner label. D clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. D carefully scrape off any excess stain. D use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. D...

  • Page 344: Care of Safety Belts

    6-63 cleaning wood panels use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Cleaning speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of...

  • Page 345: Cleaning The Outside of The

    6-64 cleaning the outside of the windshield and wiper blades if the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full - strength glass c...

  • Page 346: Notice:

    6-65 cleaning exterior lamps/lenses use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “washing your vehicle.” finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue fr...

  • Page 347: Cleaning Aluminum Or

    6-66 cleaning aluminum or chrome - plated wheels (if equipped) keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted sur...

  • Page 348: Finish Damage

    6-67 finish damage any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service ou...

  • Page 349

    6-68 gm vehicle care/appearance materials.

  • Page 350

    6-69 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 351: Electrical System

    6-70 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 352

    6-71 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 353

    6-72 minifuses usage 1 aldl 2 accessory 3 windshield wipers 4 not used 5 headlamp low beam left minifuses usage 6 headlamp low beam right 7 instrument panel 8 powertrain control module battery 9 headlamp high beam right 10 headlamp high beam left 11 ignition 1 12 fog lamps 13 transmission 14 cruise ...

  • Page 354

    6-73 minifuses usage 21 injector bank #1 22 auxiliary power, (cltr2) 23 cigar lighter 24 daytime running lamps 25 horn 26 air conditioner clutch 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 ...

  • Page 355: Notice:

    6-74 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 356: Caution:

    6-75 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 357

    6-76 minifuses usage 1 fuel pump 2 heater, ventilation, air conditioner blower 3 memory seat, tilt and telescoping steering 4 sdar (xm t satellite radio - if equipped) 5 driver door module 6 heated seat left rear 7 power tilt and telescoping steering 8 supplemental inflation restraint 9 not used 10 ...

  • Page 358

    6-77 minifuses usage 14 interior lamp dimmer module 15 navigation 16 heated seat left front 17 export lighting 18 rear door modules 19 stoplamps 20 neutral safety back - up 21 audio 22 retained accessory power for sunroof 23 not used 24 not used 25 passenger door module 26 fuel door/trunk release (b...

  • Page 359

    6-78 micro relays usage 42 park brake a 43 park brake b 44 park shift interlock 45 reverse lamps 46 retained accessory power for sunroof 47 rear hvac blower 48 suspension dampers 49 ignition 3 50 fuel tank door release 51 interior lamps 52 trunk release 53 front courtesy lamps 54 rear courtesy lamps...

  • Page 360: Replacement Bulbs

    6-79 replacement bulbs for any bulb not listed here contact your dealer. Application number headlamps composite high beam 9005hb3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low beam 9006hb4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front turn signal 2357na . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 361: Air Conditioning

    6-80 capacities transaxle (4t80 - e) 15.0 quarts (14.2 l) . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil with filter 7.5 quarts (7.1 l) . . . . . . . . . . Engine cooling system 12.5 quarts (11.8 l) . . . . . . . . Fuel tank 18.5 u.S. Gallons (70.1l) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All capacities are approximate. When ...

  • Page 362: 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 363: 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 364: 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 365: 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 366: 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 367: 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 368: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-7.

  • Page 369: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance 7-8.

  • Page 370: 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 371: 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 372: 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 373: 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 374: 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 375: 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 376: 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 377

    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 378

    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 379: 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 380: 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 381: 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 382

    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 383: 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 384

    7-23 usage fluid/lubricant 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 part no. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirement...

  • Page 385: 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 386: Maintenance Record

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

  • Page 387: Maintenance Record

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

  • Page 388: 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 389

    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 390: 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 391: 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 392: 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 393

    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 394

    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 395: 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 396

    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 397: 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 398: 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 399

    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...