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Cadillac 2004 Seville Owner's Manual

Summary of 2004 Seville

  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 safety belts .............................................. 1-5 child restraints ....................................... 1-22 supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) ........ 1...

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, 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 notice. ...

  • Page 3: Caution:

    Safety warnings and symbols you will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word caution to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. { caution: these mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we ...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle damage warnings also, in this book you will find these notices: notice: these mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. Bu...

  • Page 5

    These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle: v.

  • Page 6: Notes

    ✍ notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    Front seats ......................................................1-2 power seats ..................................................1-2 power lumbar ...............................................1-2 heated seats .................................................1-3 reclining seatbacks .................

  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seat cushions. • move the front of the seat control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion. • move the rear of the seat control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion. • lift u...

  • Page 9: Heated Seats

    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 seat a...

  • Page 10: Caution:

    Do not 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 could ...

  • Page 11: Safety Belts

    Safety belts safety belts: they are for everyone this part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. { caution: don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re...

  • Page 12

    A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of ...

  • Page 13

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-7.

  • Page 14

    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 1-8.

  • Page 15: Safety Belts

    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. Questions and answers about safety belts q: won’t i be trapped in the vehicle aft...

  • Page 16

    Q: if my vehicle has air bags, why should i have to wear safety belts? A: air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts – not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has requir...

  • Page 17: Driver Position

    How to wear safety belts properly 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 older children on page 1-22 or i...

  • Page 18

    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 is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 1-21. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if y...

  • Page 19: Caution:

    Q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not 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 20: Caution:

    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 in...

  • Page 21: Caution:

    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 and...

  • Page 22: Caution:

    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 it...

  • Page 23

    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 everyone, ...

  • Page 24: Rear Seat Passengers

    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 learn how...

  • Page 25

    Lap-shoulder belt all rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back s...

  • Page 26

    If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 1-21. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the sh...

  • Page 27: Caution:

    { 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 your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Safety belt pretensioners your vehicle has safet...

  • Page 28: Child Restraints

    Child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 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 shou...

  • Page 29: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-23.

  • Page 30

    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 seat passe...

  • Page 31: Caution:

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

  • Page 32: Caution:

    { 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 12-l...

  • Page 33: Caution:

    { 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 system nor...

  • Page 34: Caution:

    { 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 crash fo...

  • Page 35: Child Restraint Systems

    Child restraint systems 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 infant seat (b) pr...

  • Page 36

    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 seats have a sho...

  • Page 37

    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 purchased b...

  • Page 38: Caution:

    Where to put the restraint accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-fa...

  • Page 39: Caution:

    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 anchor po...

  • Page 40: Top Strap Anchor Location

    Top strap anchor location your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You will find the two rear outboard anchors behind the rear seat on the filler panel. In order to get to one of these brackets, you will have to open the trim cover. When using a top strapp...

  • Page 41

    This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (a,b) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (c). In order ...

  • Page 42: Caution:

    To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the latch system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near the base of all three rear seating positions { caution: if a latch-type child restraint is n...

  • Page 43: Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in a rear seat position if your child restraint is equipped with the latch system, see lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) on page 1-34. See top strap on page 1-32 if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint does not have the latch syst...

  • Page 44

    3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder bel...

  • Page 45: Right Front Seat Position

    5. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a ...

  • Page 46

    3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly ...

  • Page 47: Supplemental Inflatable

    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 secure. To...

  • Page 48: Caution:

    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 vehicle ...

  • Page 49: Caution:

    { 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 and...

  • Page 50: Where Are The Air Bags?

    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 on page 3-41 for more information. Where are th...

  • Page 51

    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. 1-45.

  • Page 52: Caution:

    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 pat...

  • Page 53

    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 goes st...

  • Page 54: Inflates?

    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 protec...

  • Page 55

    Caution: (continued) to avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an ai...

  • Page 56: Vehicle

    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 service m...

  • Page 57: After A Crash

    Replacing restraint system parts after a crash { caution: a crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working prop...

  • Page 58: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-52.

  • Page 59: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 remote keyless entry system .........................2-5 remote keyless entry system operation ...........2-6 doors and locks .............................................2-9 door locks .............................................

  • Page 60: Section 2

    Storage areas ................................................2-49 glove box ...................................................2-49 cellular telephone ........................................2-49 center console storage area .........................2-49 map pocket .....................................

  • Page 61: Keys

    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 shi...

  • Page 62

    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 ® iii vehicle theft system. Both the master and valet key have a transponder in t...

  • Page 63

    Remote keyless entry system your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not caus...

  • Page 64: Operation

    Remote keyless entry system operation with this system you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Q (lock): press this button to lock the doors. The parking lamps will...

  • Page 65

    . (fuel door): press this button to open the fuel door. The valet lockout switch must be in the off position for this feature to work. Seevalet lockout switch under theft-deterrent systems on page 2-20 for more information. V (trunk): press this button to open the trunk. The valet lockout switch mus...

  • Page 66

    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 will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is...

  • Page 67: Doors And Locks

    Doors and locks door locks { caution: unlocked doors can be dangerous. • passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doo...

  • Page 68: Power Door Locks

    From the inside, use the manual lock levers located at the top of the door panel near the window. Push down the manual lock lever to lock the door. To unlock the door, pull up on the lever. Central door unlocking system your vehicle has a central door unlocking mode and a theft-deterrent system. Whe...

  • Page 69: Locks

    Programmable automatic door locks your vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of park (p), all the doors will lock. The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever into park (p). If someone needs to...

  • Page 70: Lockout Protection

    When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Then open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock, do...

  • Page 71: Trunk

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

  • Page 72: Caution:

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

  • Page 73

    Emergency trunk release handle notice: using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid. There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside th...

  • Page 74: Windows

    Windows { caution: leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with ...

  • Page 75: Power Windows

    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 inf...

  • Page 76: Caution:

    Programming the power windows if the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, you will need to replace or recharge your vehicle’s battery. To program each f...

  • Page 77: Sun Visors

    Window lockout the rear window lockout button is located on the driver’s door armrest next to the window switches. Press this button to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button will illuminate, indicating that the feature is in use. The rear windows still can be raised or lowered us...

  • Page 78: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Theft-deterrent systems vehicle theft is a 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. The security light is located on the instrument panel cluster. If the ignition is off...

  • Page 79

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

  • Page 80: Pass-Key

    Pass-key ® iii your pass-key ® iii system operates on a radio frequency subject to federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada. 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 in...

  • Page 81

    When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. 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...

  • Page 82: Vehicle

    If you are ever driving and the security light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your pass- key ® iii system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the pass-key ® iii system at this time...

  • Page 83: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions with the key in the ignition switch, located on the instrument panel, you can turn the key to four different positions: notice: if your key seems stuck in off and you can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your h...

  • Page 84: Starting Your Engine

    Starting your engine move your shift lever to park (p) or neutral (n). Your engine will not start in any other position – that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use neutral (n) only. Notice: shifting into park (p) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift i...

  • Page 85: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine coolant heater your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. A. Engine oil dipstick location b. Engine coolant heater cord c. Transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location in very cold weather, 0°f ( − 18°c) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting an...

  • Page 86: Caution:

    To use the engine coolant heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/fluid fill location (c) and next to the engine. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt ac ou...

  • Page 87: Caution:

    { caution: it is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You...

  • Page 88: Caution:

    Neutral (n): in this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use neutral (n) only. Also use neutral (n) when your vehicle is being towed. { caution: shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your ...

  • Page 89: Parking Brake

    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 or mud conditions. When the traction control is turned off, a message will light up on the driver information center (dic). Notice: sp...

  • Page 90: Shifting Into Park (P)

    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 your v...

  • Page 91: Caution:

    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 could o...

  • Page 92: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting out of park (p) your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in park (p) when the ignition is in the off position. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from park (p) when the ignition is on. See automa...

  • Page 93: Engine Exhaust

    Engine exhaust { caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • your ve...

  • Page 94: Are Parked

    Running your engine while you are parked it is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { caution: idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under engine exh...

  • Page 95: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® system controls. For more information about onstar ® , see onstar ® system on page 2-42. When the automatic dimming feature is turned on, the mirror automatically changes ...

  • Page 96: With Onstar

    Automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and compass your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass display. The mirror also contains onstar ® controls. For more information see onstar ® system on page 2-42. The automatic dimming feature functions the same as that o...

  • Page 97

    Compass variance the zone is set to 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 for compass...

  • Page 98: Outside Power Mirrors

    Cleaning the mirror when cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside power mirrors the control on the driver’s door armrest operates...

  • Page 99: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside curb view assist mirror if your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will also be capable of performing the curb view assist mirror feature. This feature will allow the passenger’s side mirror to tilt to a factory programmed position when the vehicle is in reverse (r). This feature ma...

  • Page 100: Onstar

    Onstar ® system onstar ® uses global positioning system (gps) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. A complete onstar ® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the onstar ® subs...

  • Page 101

    Luxury and leisure plan • all directions and connections plan services • personal concierge onstar ® personal calling with onstar ® personal calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nation...

  • Page 102: Homelink

    If your vehicle has the optional navigation system or cellular phone, the ready prompt will come from that system first. You must say the word phone to access onstar ® . If your vehicle has both optional systems, the ready prompt will come from the navigation system first. When you say the word phon...

  • Page 103: Programming The Homelink

    If your vehicle is equipped with the homelink ® transmitter, it 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...

  • Page 104

    Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission o...

  • Page 105

    7. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed homelink ® button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/releas...

  • Page 106

    Using homelink ® press and hold the appropriate homelink ® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing homelink ® buttons to erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside but...

  • Page 107: Storage Areas

    Storage areas 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. Cellular telephone your vehicle may have been p...

  • Page 108: Umbrella Holder

    Umbrella holder the driver’s and passenger’s front seat cushion may be equipped with an umbrella holder. Gently slide the umbrella into the slot located under the front portion of the driver’s or passenger’s seat cushion. Floor mats your vehicle is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor ma...

  • Page 109

    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 the glass panel, press and hold the roof switch forward. As the sunroof reaches the closed position, it will open slightly toward the vent ...

  • Page 110: Vehicle Personalization

    Vehicle personalization memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel if your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door panel. These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating, steering wheel and outside rearview mirror positions. Use the ...

  • Page 111

    If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic seat and mirror movement will occur. The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 and 2, correspond to the numbers on the buttons on the door panel. When the key is placed in...

  • Page 112: Notes

    ✍ notes 2-54.

  • Page 113: Section 3

    Instrument panel overview ...............................3-4 hazard warning flashers ................................3-6 other warning devices ...................................3-7 horn .............................................................3-7 tilt wheel ........................................

  • Page 114: Section 3

    Audio system(s) .............................................3-75 setting the time for radios without radio data systems (rds) ..................................3-75 setting the time for radios with radio data systems (rds) .........................................3-75 radio with cd ...................

  • Page 115: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 116: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 117

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-33. B. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See dic controls and displays on page 3-52. C. Turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3-9. D. Climate c...

  • Page 118: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning button is located on the center of the instrument panel between the two air vents. Your hazard warni...

  • Page 119: Other Warning Devices

    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. Horn the horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of the steering wheel pad. Tilt wheel a tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you...

  • Page 120

    Power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column if your vehicle has this feature, 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 wh...

  • Page 121

    Turn signal/multifunction lever the lever located on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • turn and lane change signals • headlamp high/low-beam changer • flash-to-pass for information on the exterior lamps, see exterior lamps on page 3-16. Turn and lane-change signals to si...

  • Page 122

    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 headlamps. ...

  • Page 123

    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 exterior lamps on page 3-16. The following is a list of the availa...

  • Page 124

    Rainsense™ ii wipers your vehicle may be equipped with rainsense™ ii wipers. The moisture sensor for this feature 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 windshiel...

  • Page 125: Caution:

    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, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blo...

  • Page 126: Caution:

    Setting cruise control { caution: if you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The buttons to...

  • Page 127

    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 do not 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 to y...

  • Page 128: Exterior Lamps

    Passing another vehicle while using cruise control use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using cruise control on hills how well your cruise control will work on hills depends u...

  • Page 129

    ; (parking lamps): turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: • sidemarker lamps • taillamps • license plate lamps • instrument panel lights the parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on while the parking lamps are on with the engine off ...

  • Page 130

    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 daytime run...

  • Page 131

    To idle your vehicle with the drl off at night, turn off the twilight sentinel ® and shift the transaxle into park (p). Placing your vehicle in park (p) disables the drl. The drl will stay off until you shift out of park (p). To drive your vehicle with the drl off, turn off the twilight sentinel ® a...

  • Page 132

    Twilight sentinel ® this lever is located below the exterior lamps control. It automatically turns the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate the twilight sentinel ® , leave the exterior lamps control off and slide the twilight lever to any position but off. If you move the l...

  • Page 133

    Light sensor the light sensor for the daytime running lamps (drl) and the twilight sentinel ® is located on the driver’s side of the front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it will read “dark” and the exterior lamps or the headlamps suggested message will be on whenever the ignition is on. E...

  • Page 134: Interior Lamps

    Interior lamps instrument panel brightness 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 lights and...

  • Page 135

    Entry lighting the entry lighting system automatically 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 wi...

  • Page 136: (Urpa)

    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 the fan...

  • Page 137

    Caution: (continued) so, unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up, you could strike children, pedestrians, bicyclists or pets behind you, and they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using rear park assist, always check carefully behind your vehicle before you...

  • Page 138: Accessory Power Outlets

    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 to fla...

  • Page 139

    Notice: adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with...

  • Page 140: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual climate control system with this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic operation auto (automatic): when this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air del...

  • Page 141

    Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “sensors” later in this section. When your vehicle is first started, the display will show the driver’s temperature setting, the fan speed and the air deliv...

  • Page 142

    ? (recirculation): this mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is press...

  • Page 143

    Sensors the solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation inside your vehicle, then uses the information to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side ...

  • Page 144

    Defogging and defrosting fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog from your windshield. Use the floor/defog mode to clear the window...

  • Page 145: Outlet Adjustment

    Outlet adjustment use the levers located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheels to open or close the outlets. Operation tips • clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into yo...

  • Page 146

    Rear climate control system your vehicle has a rear climate-control system that allows the rear-seat passengers to adjust the direction of the airflow and the fan speed for the rear seating area. This system also works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. The control panel for this ...

  • Page 147

    Passenger compartment air filter passenger compartment air, both outside air and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment filter. The filter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles. The filter is located inside the air control module, with an...

  • Page 148

    Steering wheel climate controls you can adjust the temperature using the steering wheel controls. The control for the temperature is located on the left side of the steering wheel. Y temp z (temperature): press the up or down arrow on this control to increase or decrease the temperature. Climate con...

  • Page 149: Warning Lights, Gages And

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

  • Page 150: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument panel cluster the instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United states version show...

  • Page 151: Speedometer And Odometer

    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 vehicle ...

  • Page 152: Tachometer

    English metric display by pressing this button located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel, you can go back and forth from english (miles) to metric (kilometers). Other readings such as temperature, fuel and trip odometer also go back and forth between english and metric. Vehic...

  • Page 153: Air Bag Readiness Light

    Engine speed limiter this feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine’s rpm are critically high, the fuel supply to the engine is shut off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to the engin...

  • Page 154: Caution:

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

  • Page 155: Brake Indicator Light

    Brake system warning and parking brake indicator light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not 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 brake ...

  • Page 156: Light

    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 is normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to off. Or, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible a...

  • Page 157: Engine Coolant Temperature

    • if the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Engine c...

  • Page 158: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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

  • Page 159

    This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • light flashing — a misfire condition has been detected. A m...

  • Page 160

    Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See gasoline octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gea...

  • Page 161: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil pressure light { caution: do not 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: lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the ...

  • Page 162: Security Light

    Security light for information regarding this light, see theft-deterrent systems on page 2-20. Fog lamp light 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” under exterior lamps on pag...

  • Page 163: Fuel Gage

    Fuel gage 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 about 1.8 gallons (7 l) of fuel remaining in the tank, the fuel level low message will appear on the driver information center (dic) and a single chime ...

  • Page 164: Dic Controls And Displays

    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. Dic co...

  • Page 165

    • 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. • timer: this feature is like ...

  • Page 166

    Miles range: this message shows about how many miles you can drive without refilling your fuel tank. Once the range drops below 40 miles (64 km) remaining, the display will show low. Mpg inst (instantaneous miles per gallon): this message shows the instantaneous fuel economy which varies with your d...

  • Page 167: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Dic warnings and 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 clear the display scr...

  • Page 168

    Change engine oil – 82: this means that the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed within 200 miles. After an oil change, the oil life indicator must be reset. See oil life indicator on page 3-74. See engine oil on page 5-13. Change trans fluid – 47: this message will appear whe...

  • Page 169: Caution:

    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 inflation pre...

  • Page 170

    Drive no. X (1 or 2): this message will be displayed with the key in on and while entering feature programming, but only if the vehicle is equipped with memory seats. The message will show which driver is activating the personalization feature. It will only stay on for five seconds. This message can...

  • Page 171

    Ice possible – 13: this message appears when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Left rear door ajar – 142: the left rear door is open or ajar when this message appears. The ignition must be in on and the transaxle not in park (p) for this message to display. A ...

  • Page 172

    Service stability sys – 54: if you ever see the service stability sys message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop, turn off the engine, then start the engine again). If the service stability sys message still...

  • Page 173

    When the stability sys engaged message is on, you should continue to steer in the direction you want to go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or other difficult driving situations by making the most of whatever road conditions will permit. If the stability sys engaged message comes o...

  • Page 174: Personalization

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

  • Page 175

    Dic vehicle personalization your vehicle is equipped with personalization capabilities 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 vehicles, features...

  • Page 176

    Remote recall memory if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. 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 retu...

  • Page 177

    Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to...

  • Page 178

    Auto exit steering wheel if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you may have this feature also. This feature will move the steering 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...

  • Page 179

    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 program ...

  • Page 180

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

  • Page 181

    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 program ...

  • Page 182

    Driver unlock in park (p) this feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into park (p). All other doors will remain locked until the unlock button on either front door armrest or on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Programmable modes mode 1:...

  • Page 183

    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 program ...

  • Page 184

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

  • Page 185

    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 program ...

  • Page 186: Trip Computer

    Driver’s name set/recall if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. This feature allows individual driver’s names to be displayed in the dic when the ignition is turned to on. This feature only works when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the ve...

  • Page 187: Audio System(S)

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

  • Page 188: Radio With Cd

    Radio with cd xm™ satellite radio service (48 contiguous us states) xm™ is a continental u.S. Based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. Xm™ provides digital quality audio and text information, including song...

  • Page 189

    Scan: press this button for less than two seconds to scan radio stations. The radio will go to a station, play for five seconds, then go on to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations, press and hold scan for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. The...

  • Page 190

    Adjusting the speakers (balance/fade) m (speaker): press and release this button until balance or fade appears on the display. − level +: after selecting the desired control, press the plus or minus button to select the desired level. Pty (program type): this button is inoperable on this radio, exce...

  • Page 191

    Xm™ radio messages radio display message condition action required xl (explicit language channels) xl on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-xmxm (9696). Xm up...

  • Page 192

    Xm™ radio messages (cont’d) radio display message condition action required no cat info category name not available no category information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. Not found no channel available for the chosen category there are no channels availab...

  • Page 193

    Playing a cd insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined cd symbol appears on the display, the cd will begin playing. A cd may be loaded with the radio off but it will not start playing until the radio is on. I...

  • Page 194

    Scan: press this button to listen to tracks for a few seconds. The cd will go to a track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track. Press this button again to stop scanning. Source: press this button to select a cd when listening to the radio. A cd must be loaded to play. If a cd is not ...

  • Page 195

    Radio with cassette and cd radio data system (rds) your audio system is equipped with a radio data system (rds). Rds features are available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. With rds, your radio can do the following: • seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of prog...

  • Page 196

    Playing the radio pwr (power): press this knob to turn the system on and off. Vol (volume): turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. Avc (automatic volume control): with avc, adjusts automatically to make up for road or wind noise as you drive. To use avc, press and hold the tone button unt...

  • Page 197

    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 set preset stations. You can set up to 36 stations (six weather, six fm1, six fm2, six am, and six xm1 and six xm2 (48 contiguous us sta...

  • Page 198

    Using digital signal processing (dsp) dsp: 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, cassette, cd, or xm™. Press this button to turn dsp on. Press and release this button un...

  • Page 199

    Rds messages alert!: alert warns of local or continental u.S.-based emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station or a related network station, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted, a cassette tape or cd is playing, or if rds mode is turned off. Alert will appea...

  • Page 200

    Msg (message): if the current station has a message, msg will appear on the display. Press the msg button, to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display, parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed. To see the parts of the message fas...

  • Page 201

    Xm™ radio messages radio display message condition action required xl (explicit language channels) xl on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-xmxm (9696). Xm up...

  • Page 202

    Xm™ radio messages (cont’d) radio display message condition action required no cat info category name not available no category information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. Not found no channel available for the chosen category there are no channels availab...

  • Page 203

    Playing a cassette tape your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin that they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition is on, but the r...

  • Page 204

    ¦ seek ¥ : your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for the seek arrows to work. Press the up or the down arrow to seek to the next or to the previous selection on the tape. Scan: press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds. The tape will go to...

  • Page 205

    Playing a cd insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined cd symbol appears on the display, the cd will begin playing. A cd may be loaded with the radio off but it will not start playing until the radio is on. I...

  • Page 206

    ¦ seek ¥ : press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous track. Side: press this button to play a cd when listening to the radio. Scan: press this button to listen to each track for a few seconds. The cd will go to a track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track. ...

  • Page 207: Navigation/radio System

    Navigation/radio system your vehicle may be equipped with an am-fm radio navigation system that includes digital signal processing (dsp), a radio data system (rds) with program “type” selections (pty) that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to. The radio system can also communicate w...

  • Page 208

    Once you have loaded the cds in the magazine, slide open the door of the cd changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for cds...

  • Page 209

    Whenever a cd magazine with cds is loaded in the changer, the cd changer symbol will appear on the radio display. If the cd changer is checking the magazine for cds, the cd symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a cd begins playing, a cd and track number will appea...

  • Page 210: And Away Feature

    Cd messages cd changer error: this message may appear on the display for one of the following reasons: • it is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the cd should play. • you are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the cd should play. • it is very hot. When the ...

  • Page 211: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Your radio can store home and away presets. Home and away presets allow you to use one set of preset radio settings in the area where you live, and another set when you go out of town. You will not need to reprogram your presets every time you travel. With the radio off and the time displayed, use f...

  • Page 212: Radio Reception

    Audio steering wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: y vol z (volume): press the up or the down arrows to increase or to decrease volume. Y sel z (select): while listening to the radio or to a xm™ satellite radio service station, press ...

  • Page 213

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

  • Page 214: Care Of Your Cds

    The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the source button for two sec...

  • Page 215: Diversity Antenna System

    Diversity antenna system your am-fm antennas are located in the windshield and rear window. Be sure that the inside surfaces of the 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 interfere with radio recept...

  • Page 216: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-104.

  • Page 217: Section 4

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle ..........4-2 defensive driving ...........................................4-2 drunken driving .............................................4-2 control of a vehicle ........................................4-5 braking .............................................

  • Page 218: Your Vehicle

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle 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: they are for everyone on page 1-5. Defensive driving really means “be ready f...

  • Page 219

    Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more ...

  • Page 220

    It is 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. The...

  • Page 221: Caution:

    { caution: drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who ha...

  • Page 222: Braking

    Braking braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that is only an average. It migh...

  • Page 223

    Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is 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 separatel...

  • Page 224

    Remember: anti-lock does not 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 will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahe...

  • Page 225

    This warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with your traction control system. See traction control system (tcs) warning light on page 3-44. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system aut...

  • Page 226: Steering

    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 you f...

  • Page 227

    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 accelerate gently into the straightaway. To help you steer in the direction you want to go, during certain sharp or sudden cornering maneuve...

  • Page 228: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-road recovery you may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer...

  • Page 229

    • do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep ...

  • Page 230: Loss Of Control

    Loss of control let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantl...

  • Page 231: Driving At Night

    Driving at night night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • drive defensively. • do not drink and drive. • since you can not see a...

  • Page 232

    You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. A...

  • Page 233: Caution:

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

  • Page 234: Caution:

    Hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning does not h...

  • Page 235: City Driving

    City driving one of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will 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: • know the best way to get to where you are going....

  • Page 236: Freeway Driving

    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 speed m...

  • Page 237

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

  • Page 238: Highway Hypnosis

    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 road, t...

  • Page 239: Caution:

    If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • 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 mount...

  • Page 240: Winter Driving

    Winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: • have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • 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 shovel, a...

  • Page 241

    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 will have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. Wh...

  • Page 242

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

  • Page 243: Caution:

    You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. { caution: snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly co (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. Co could overcome you and kill you. You can not see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away sn...

  • Page 244: Or Snow

    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 vehic...

  • Page 245: Towing

    Rocking your vehicle to get it out first, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn your traction control system off. See traction control system (tcs) on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between reverse (r) and a forward gear, spi...

  • Page 246

    Recreational vehicle towing recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing” (to...

  • Page 247: Loading Your Vehicle

    Dolly towing your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in park (p). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release th...

  • Page 248

    Tire and loading information label a. Vehicle capacity weight a. Vehicle capacity weight the tire and loading information label shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. If your vehicle has the tire and loading...

  • Page 249

    The tire and loading information label also gives you the size and recommended inflation pressure for the factory-installed, original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inflation see tires on page 5-61 and inflation - tire pressure on page 5-68. There is also importan...

  • Page 250

    Loading your vehicle item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) c available occupant and cargo weight = 700 lbs (317 kg) loading your vehicle item description total a vehicle capacity weight ...

  • Page 251

    Loading your vehicle item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1000 lbs (453 kg) c available cargo weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information ab...

  • Page 252: Caution:

    If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Do not carry more than 203 lbs (92 kg) in the trunk. { 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 hand...

  • Page 253: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer { caution: if you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage your ...

  • Page 254

    If you do decide to pull a trailer if you do, here are some important points: • 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 will be driving. A good source for this inform...

  • Page 255

    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 colonel sam...

  • Page 256

    Total weight on your vehicle’s tires be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You will find these numbers on the tire and loading information label. See loading your vehicle on page 4-31. Then be sure you do not go over the gvw limit for your vehicle, including th...

  • Page 257

    Trailer brakes because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do, both brake systems will not 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 or f...

  • Page 258

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

  • Page 259: Caution:

    Driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not 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 avoid...

  • Page 260

    When you are ready to leave after parking on a hill: 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • 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. St...

  • Page 261: Section 5

    Service ............................................................5-3 doing your own service work .........................5-3 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle ......................................................5-4 fuel ...............................................................

  • Page 262: Section 5

    Wheel alignment and tire balance ..................5-75 wheel replacement ......................................5-75 tire chains ..................................................5-77 if a tire goes flat ........................................5-77 changing a flat tire .................................

  • Page 263: Service

    Service your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your gm vehicle all gm. Genuine gm parts have one of ...

  • Page 264: Your Vehicle

    Caution: (continued) • be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “english” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle things you might add to the...

  • Page 265: Gasoline Specifications

    Gasoline specifications it is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the world-wide fuel charter which is available from the alliance of automobile manufacturers at www.Autoalliance.Org. Gasoline meeting these ...

  • Page 266: Additives

    Additives to provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the united states are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel. However, some gaso...

  • Page 267: Filling Your Tank

    Filling your tank { caution: fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle....

  • Page 268

    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 door....

  • Page 269: Caution:

    { caution: if you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel 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 “hiss” noise to stop....

  • Page 270: Caution:

    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: • dis...

  • Page 271: Hood Release

    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. Move the...

  • Page 272

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood, you will see: 5-12.

  • Page 273: Engine Oil

    A. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See windshield washer fluid on page 5-37. B. Underhood fuse block. See “underhood fuse block” fuses and circuit breakers on page 5-97. C. Power steering fluid reservoir. See power steering fluid on page 5-36. D. Engine oil fill location. See engine oil on page 5...

  • Page 274

    Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to add engine oil if the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one qua...

  • Page 275

    • sae 5w-30 as shown in the viscosity chart, sae 5w-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°f (–18°c) or above and sae 5w-30 is not available, you may use sae 10w-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as sae ...

  • Page 276

    Notice: use only engine oil identified as meeting gm standard gm6094m and showing the american petroleum institute certified for gasoline engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. Gm goodwrench ® oil meets all the requireme...

  • Page 277

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

  • Page 278: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change and replace at the first oil change after 25,000 miles (40 000 km). How to inspect th...

  • Page 279

    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 on page 6-13 for t...

  • Page 280: Caution:

    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 duct ...

  • Page 281

    How to check because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: too much or too little fluid can damage ...

  • Page 282

    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 on page 5-12 for more information on...

  • Page 283: Engine Coolant

    How to add fluid refer to the maintenance schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-12. 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 the dips...

  • Page 284: Caution:

    A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool ® coolant will: • give freezing protection down to − 34° f ( − 37° c). • give boiling protection up to 265° f (129° c). • protect against rust and corrosion. • help keep the proper engine temperature. • let the warning lights and gages work as t...

  • Page 285: Caution:

    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 on page 5-12 for more information on location. { caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam ...

  • Page 286: Caution:

    Adding coolant if you need more coolant, add the proper dex-cool ® 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. Do not...

  • Page 287: Caution:

    Notice: after driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See engine oil on page 5-...

  • Page 288

    If no steam is coming from your engine an overheat warning, along with a low coolant message, can indicate a serious problem. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-55. If you get an engine overheat warning with no low coolant message, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. S...

  • Page 289: Cooling System

    Cooling system when you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will 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, clo...

  • Page 290: Caution:

    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, and...

  • Page 291

    Notice: engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See “overheated engine protection operating mode” in the index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: using coolant other than dex-cool ® may cause premature engine, heater co...

  • Page 292: Caution:

    If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: { caution: steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never t...

  • Page 293: Caution:

    { 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 eng...

  • Page 294

    1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops. Do not press down wh...

  • Page 295

    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 proper mi...

  • Page 296: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid the power steering fluid reservoir is located next to the underhood fuse block on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power s...

  • Page 297: Windshield Washer Fluid

    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. Adding w...

  • Page 298: Brakes

    Brakes brake fluid your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot-3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down t...

  • Page 299: Caution:

    What to add when you do need brake fluid, use only dot-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-12. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from enterin...

  • Page 300: Caution:

    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 pushing on the...

  • Page 301: Battery

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

  • Page 302: Caution:

    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 are not going to drive you vehicle for 25 da...

  • Page 303: Jump Starting

    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 steps below to do it safely. { caution: batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • they contain acid that can burn you. • they contain gas...

  • Page 304: Caution:

    4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations on the other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative ( − ) jump starting terminal. You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery. The...

  • Page 305: Caution:

    { 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 do not need to add water to the acdelco ® battery installed in your new vehicle. ...

  • Page 306

    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. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal location of the vehicle with the good b...

  • Page 307

    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 the ...

  • Page 308

    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. Disconnect the black negat...

  • Page 309: Headlamp Aiming

    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 thei...

  • Page 310

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

  • Page 311: Headlamp Horizontal Aiming

    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 aim. Ad...

  • Page 312

    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. Notice: do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cau...

  • Page 313: Bulb Replacement

    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. Bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement ...

  • Page 314: Halogen Bulbs

    Halogen bulbs { caution: halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the upper filler panel by loosening all the screws ...

  • Page 315

    5. To replace the low-beam bulb, first remove the rubber housing cover on the rear of the lamp. 6. Then, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 5-55.

  • Page 316

    7. Remove the headlamp bulb socket. 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. 5-56.

  • Page 317: Front Turn Signal Lamps

    9. After reinstalling the bulb and socket, reinstall the rubber cover. Make sure it fully covers the headlamp socket. 10. To replace the high-beam bulb, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. Follow the instructions in step 6 through 8 to install the new bu...

  • Page 318: Center High-Mounted

    Center high-mounted stoplamp (chmsl) it is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit. See your dealer. Taillamps and turn signal lamps 1. Open the trunk to gain access to the lamp housing. 2. Remove the rear compartment sill plate by removing the upper convenience net retainers, located ...

  • Page 319: Replacement Bulbs

    7. Press the bulb socket tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. To remove the bulb, grasp the socket firmly and pull the bulb out. Once you have replaced the burned-out bulb, reverse the steps to reassemble the lamp assembly. Replacement bulbs for any bulb not listed here contact you...

  • Page 320: Windshield Wiper Blade

    Windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected each time maintenance is performed. See wiper blade check under scheduled maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For p...

  • Page 321: Tires

    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 gm warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your ...

  • Page 322

    (a) tire size: the tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “tire size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (b) tire performance criteria specification (tp...

  • Page 323

    (e) tire ply material: the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (f) uniform tire quality grading (utqg): tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information see unifor...

  • Page 324

    (a) temporary use only: the compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. See compact spare ...

  • Page 325

    Tire size the following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size. (a) p-metric tire: the united states version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “p” as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the u. S. Tire...

  • Page 326

    Belt: a rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: the tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias ply tire: a pneumatic tire in which the plies are l...

  • Page 327

    Outward facing sidewall: the side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldin...

  • Page 328: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation - tire pressure the tire and loading information label, 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 km). See loading your vehicle on page 4-31 for more informa...

  • Page 329

    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 look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Check tire inflation pressure when the tire is cold. Cold means your vehicle...

  • Page 330

    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 undesired operation. This device complies wit...

  • Page 331

    Anytime you replace one or more tires or rotate your tires, the tpm system will need to be reset. A special tool is needed to reset the sensor identification codes. See your dealer for service. Your vehicle was delivered from the factory with aluminum valve stem caps. If you ever have to replace the...

  • Page 332: Caution:

    Vehicles equipped with the tire pressure monitor (tpm) system will need to have the sensors reset after a tire rotation is performed. A special tool is needed to reset the sensor identification codes. See your dealer for service. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nu...

  • Page 333: Buying New Tires

    Buying new tires to find out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle, see loading your vehicle on page 4-31. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a tire p...

  • Page 334

    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 traffi...

  • Page 335: Wheel Replacement

    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 the mat...

  • Page 336: Caution:

    If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new gm original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. { caution: using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on y...

  • Page 337: Tire Chains

    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 cau...

  • Page 338: Caution:

    A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but ...

  • Page 339

    The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you will need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover located in your trunk. To gain access to the instructions, spare tire and j...

  • Page 340

    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 on page 5-87 for more information about the compact spare tire. The tools you will be using include the jack (a) and the whe...

  • Page 341

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 2. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The front location is 9.0 inches (23 cm) from the ...

  • Page 342: Caution:

    { 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 and ...

  • Page 343: Caution:

    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 ru...

  • Page 344

    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. 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence a...

  • Page 345: Caution:

    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 come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you ...

  • Page 346: Caution:

    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 only...

  • Page 347: Compact Spare Tire

    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 sure ...

  • Page 348

    Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • alcohol • laundry soap • bleach • reducing agents cleaning the inside of your vehicle use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfac...

  • Page 349

    Cleaning leather use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. • for stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. • never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture p...

  • Page 350: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. { caution: do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips silicone grease on weathers...

  • Page 351

    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 from th...

  • Page 352: Sheet Metal Damage

    Cleaning aluminum or chrome-plated wheels your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. 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...

  • Page 353: Underbody Maintenance

    Underbody maintenance chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least ev...

  • Page 354

    Vehicle care/appearance materials see your gm dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Vehicle care/appearance materials description usage polishing cloth wax-treated interior and exterior polishing cloth. Tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Chrome cl...

  • Page 355: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle identification 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 ...

  • Page 356: Electrical System

    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 componen...

  • Page 357

    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 melted, r...

  • Page 358

    Fuses usage 1 aldl 2 accessory 3 windshield wipers 4 not used 5 headlamp low beam left 6 headlamp low beam right 7 instrument panel 8 powertrain control module battery 9 headlamp high beam right 10 headlamp high beam left 11 ignition 1 fuses usage 12 fog lamps 13 transmission 14 cruise control 15 co...

  • Page 359

    Relays usage 33 not used 34 accessory 35 not used 36 starter 1 37 cooling fan 1 38 ignition 1 39 cooling fan series/parallel 40 cooling fan 2 circuit breakers usage 41 starter 42 export use fuses usage 43 not used 44 antilock brake system 45 air pump 46 cooling fan 1 47 cooling fan 2 the spare fuses...

  • Page 360: Caution:

    To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: { 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 caution: (continued) caution: (continued) belt hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at...

  • Page 361

    Rear underseat fuse block this fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the fuse block. Seeremoving the rear seat cushion listed previously in this section. To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located at each...

  • Page 362

    Fuses usage 10 lamps park right 11 fuel tank ventilation solenoid 12 ignition 1 13 lamps, parking left 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 sunroo...

  • Page 363

    Relays usage 45 reverse lamps 46 retained accessory power for sunroof 47 rear hvac blower 48 not used 49 ignition 3 50 fuel tank door release 51 interior lamps 52 trunk release 53 front courtesy lamps 54 rear courtesy lamps 55 automatic level control compressor circuit breakers usage 56 power seats ...

  • Page 364

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. Please refer to recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Engine specifications engine vin code transaxle spark plug gap firing order 4.6 l dohc v8 y sls automat...

  • Page 365: Section 6

    Maintenance schedule ......................................6-2 introduction ...................................................6-2 maintenance requirements ..............................6-2 your vehicle and the environment ....................6-2 using your maintenance schedule ....................6...

  • Page 366: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule introduction important: keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. 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. Maintenance requirements...

  • Page 367: Caution:

    Using your maintenance schedule we at general motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. Yo...

  • Page 368: Scheduled Maintenance

    Owner checks and services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids and lubricants to use are listed in recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-12 and normal maintena...

  • Page 369

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See engine oil on page 5-13. An emission control service. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). • • inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter....

  • Page 370

    Additional required services the following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( i or ii ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional required services service 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 1...

  • Page 371: Maintenance Footnotes

    Maintenance footnotes † the u.S. Environmental protection agency or the california air resources board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, ...

  • Page 372: Owner Checks And Services

    (h) if you do not use your vehicle under the following conditions, the fluid and filter do not require chage until the change trans fluid message appears on the driver information center. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these condition...

  • Page 373: At Least Once A Month

    Engine coolant level check check the engine coolant level and add dex-cool ® coolant mixture if necessary. See engine coolant on page 5-23 for further details. Windshield washer fluid level check check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necess...

  • Page 374: Caution:

    Automatic transaxle shift lock control system check { caution: when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. F...

  • Page 375: Caution:

    Parking brake and automatic transaxle park (p) mechanism check { caution: when you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the r...

  • Page 376: Recommended Fluids And

    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 which meets gm standard gm6094m and displays the american petroleum institute certified for gasoline engines st...

  • Page 377: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number ac delco ® part number engine air cleaner/filter element 25099149 a1208c engine oil filter 89017342 pf61 fuel filter element 25121293 g...

  • Page 378: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See maintenance requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from owner checks and services on...

  • Page 379

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-15.

  • Page 380

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-16.

  • Page 381: Section 7

    Customer assistance and information ...............7-2 customer satisfaction procedure ......................7-2 online owner center ......................................7-3 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users ........................................................7-4 customer assis...

  • Page 382: Customer Assistance And

    Customer assistance and information 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. Sometime...

  • Page 383: Online Owner Center

    The bbb auto line program is an out of court program administered by the council of better business bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the new vehicle limited warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution pr...

  • Page 384: Telephone (Tty) Users

    Customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users to assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use text telephones (ttys), cadillac has tty equipment available at its customer assistance center. Any tty user can communicate with cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-cmcc (...

  • Page 385: With Disabilities

    Overseas – customer assistance please contact the local general motors business unit. Mexico, central america and caribbean islands/countries (except puerto rico and u.S. Virgin islands) – customer assistance general motors de mexico, s. De r.L. De c.V. Customer assistance center paseo de la reforma...

  • Page 386: Roadside Service

    Roadside service cadillac’s exceptional roadside service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a cadillac advisor and, where available, a cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on-site service. Each technician trave...

  • Page 387: Courtesy Transportation

    Roadside service availability wherever you drive in the united states or canada, an advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will...

  • Page 388

    Plan ahead when possible when your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle ca...

  • Page 389

    Courtesy rental vehicle your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $40 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires tha...

  • Page 390: Data Records

    Vehicle data collection and event data records your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to ...

  • Page 391: Reporting Safety Defects

    In addition, once gm collects or receives data, gm may • use the data for gm research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-gm organizations for researc...

  • Page 392: Canadian Government

    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 c ot...

  • Page 393

    Service bulletins service bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service general motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In canada, information pertaining to product service bulletins can be obt...

  • Page 394: Notes

    ✍ notes 7-14.

  • Page 395

    A accessory power outlets ................................. 3-26 adding washer fluid ....................................... 5-37 additional program information ........................... 7-9 additives, fuel ................................................. 5-6 add-on electrical equipment ............

  • Page 396

    B backing up .................................................... 4-42 battery .......................................................... 5-41 battery load management ............................... 3-23 battery replacement ......................................... 2-8 before leaving on a long trip ...

  • Page 397

    Chemical paint spotting ................................... 5-93 child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-29 infants and young children ........................... 1-25 lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) .......................... 1-34 olde...

  • Page 398

    Cruise control light ........................................ 3-50 current and past model order forms ................ 7-13 customer assistance information courtesy transportation .................................. 7-7 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users .................................

  • Page 399

    Driving (cont.) hill and mountain roads .............................. 4-22 in rain and on wet roads ........................... 4-16 winter ........................................................ 4-24 driving on grades ........................................... 4-43 driving on snow or ice ..........

  • Page 400

    F filter engine air cleaner ...................................... 5-18 finding a program type (pty) station (xm™ only) ....................................... 3-78, 3-86 finding a station .................................... 3-76, 3-84 finish care ......................................................

  • Page 401

    H hazard warning flashers ................................... 3-6 headlamp aiming ....................................................... 5-49 horizontal aiming ......................................... 5-51 vertical aiming ............................................ 5-51 headlamp high/low-beam cha...

  • Page 402

    J jump starting ................................................. 5-43 k key in recall memory ..................................... 3-64 keyless entry system ....................................... 2-5 keys ............................................................... 2-3 l lamps exterior ...........

  • Page 403

    M magnetic speed variable assist steering ............ 4-10 maintenance schedule additional required services ........................... 6-6 at each fuel fill ........................................... 6-8 at least once a month .................................. 6-9 at least once a year .............

  • Page 404

    O odometer ...................................................... 3-39 off-road recovery .......................................... 4-12 oil engine ....................................................... 5-13 life indicator ............................................... 3-74 pressure light ...........

  • Page 405

    Power (cont.) steering fluid ............................................. 5-36 windows .................................................... 2-17 power steering ............................................... 4-10 power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column .........................................

  • Page 406

    Remote keyless entry system ............................ 2-5 remote keyless entry system, operation ............ 2-6 remote recall memory ................................... 3-64 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire .................................................. 5-81 removing the...

  • Page 407

    Seats (cont.) power seats ................................................. 1-2 reclining seatbacks ...................................... 1-3 securing a child restraint designed for the latch system ................... 1-36 rear seat position ...................................... 1-37 right front ...

  • Page 408

    Supplemental inflatable restraints (sir) (cont.) what will you see after an air bag inflates? .................................................. 1-48 when should an air bag inflate? ................... 1-47 where are the air bags? .............................. 1-44 t tachometer .......................

  • Page 409

    Transaxle (cont.) transaxle operation, automatic ......................... 2-28 transmission, transaxle, transfer case unit repair manual ...................................... 7-12 transportation options ...................................... 7-8 trip computer oil life indicator ......................

  • Page 410

    W warning lights, gages and indicators ................ 3-37 warnings dic warnings and messages ........................ 3-55 hazard warning flashers ............................... 3-6 other warning devices .................................. 3-7 safety and symbols .....................................