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Cadillac 2005 SRX Owner's Manual

Summary of 2005 SRX

  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 rear seats ............................................... 1-8 safety belts ............................................. 1-10 child restraints ...................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest and wreath, and the name srx 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 to the product after that time without no...

  • Page 3: Caution:

    Safety warnings and symbols there are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word caution to tell 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 tell you...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

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

  • Page 5

    These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v.

  • Page 6: Notes

    ✍ notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    Front seats ......................................................1-2 manual passenger seat ..................................1-2 power seats ..................................................1-2 power lumbar ...............................................1-3 heated seats ..............................

  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front seats manual passenger seat your vehicle may have a manual passenger seat. To adjust the seat, lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat back and forth with your body to be sure the seat is locked in pla...

  • Page 9: Power Lumbar

    • move the front of the horizontal control up or down to raise or lower the front portion of the cushion. • move the rear of the horizontal control up or down to raise or lower the rear portion of the cushion. • lift up or push down on the center of the horizontal control to move the entire seat up ...

  • Page 10: Heated Seats

    Heated seats if your vehicle is equipped with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. There is one button for the driver and one for the front passenger. Each button has three settings, lo, hi and off. The active setting appears on the climate control panel display....

  • Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks

    Reclining seatbacks if your vehicle has manual reclining front seatbacks, the levers are located on the outboard sides of the front seats. Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. To return the seatback to t...

  • Page 12: Caution:

    But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. { caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, yo...

  • Page 13: Head Restraints

    Head restraints adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The front seat head restraints move up and down. Press the button located at the bottom of the head restraint to raise or lowe...

  • Page 14: Rear Seats

    Rear seats rear seat operation adjusting the second row seat the second row seat can be adjusted forward or rearward. Pull up on the lever under the seat cushion and slide the seat with your body. Release the lever and try to move the seat forward and rearward to be sure it is locked into place. Ent...

  • Page 15

    Two buttons are located inside the liftgate. One button is to tilt the seatback forward for added storage space or when storing a flat tire. The other button is the power folding seat button. The button behind the second row seat is also a power folding seat button. Before folding or unfolding the t...

  • Page 16: 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: do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you...

  • Page 17

    In most states and in all canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: they work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a perso...

  • Page 18

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-12.

  • Page 19

    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 1-13.

  • Page 20: 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 is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle aft...

  • Page 21: Driver Position

    Q: if i am a good driver, and i never drive far from home, why should i wear safety belts? A: you may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your contro...

  • Page 22

    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 1-27. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if y...

  • Page 23: Caution:

    Q: what is 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 ...

  • Page 24: Caution:

    Q: what is 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 i...

  • Page 25: Caution:

    Q: what is 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 an...

  • Page 26: Caution:

    Q: what is 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 would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix ...

  • Page 27

    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 28: Rear Seat Passengers

    Right front passenger position to learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see driver position on page 1-15. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for the following. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt...

  • Page 29

    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 slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle...

  • Page 30: Caution:

    The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious o...

  • Page 31: Children And Small Adults

    Rear safety belt comfort guides for children and small adults your vehicle may have this feature. If not, you can get it from your dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When attached to a s...

  • Page 32

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

  • Page 33: Safety Belt Pretensioners

    4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in rear seat passengers on page 1-22. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide back on its s...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Caution:

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

  • Page 36: 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 cou...

  • Page 37: Caution:

    Infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the united states and in ev...

  • Page 38: Caution:

    { caution: children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag sy...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41

    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 42

    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 43: 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 outside seat position including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding...

  • Page 44: Top Strap

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

  • Page 45: Caution:

    { caution: each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens. To help prevent injury to people and d...

  • Page 46

    Lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) your vehicle has the latch system. You will find anchors for the second row outboard passenger positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehi...

  • Page 47: Caution:

    A. Lower anchorage b. Lower anchorage in order to use the latch system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 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 lo...

  • Page 48: For The Latch System

    Securing a child restraint designed for the latch system 1. Find the latch anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) on page 1-40. 2. Put the child restrai...

  • Page 49: Caution:

    { caution: in a crash, a child secured in a rear-facing child restraint in the center rear seating position could be injured by the vehicle’s armrest. To reduce this risk, the armrest should first be secured with a special armrest retention strap. You can get this from your dealer. Install the armre...

  • Page 50

    4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. 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 belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forwar...

  • Page 51: Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in the right front seat position if your child restraint is equipped with the latch system, see lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) on page 1-40. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat in th...

  • Page 52

    4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-46.

  • Page 53: Airbag System

    6. 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 belt back into the retractor. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and...

  • Page 54: Caution:

    Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { caution: you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or...

  • Page 55: Caution:

    { caution: anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is desig...

  • Page 56: Where Are The Airbags?

    Where are the airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-50

  • Page 57

    The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-51.

  • Page 58

    The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the passenger directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows. The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the front passenger and the passenger directly behind the front passenger is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-52.

  • Page 59: Caution:

    { caution: if something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not...

  • Page 60

    When should an airbag inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into acc...

  • Page 61

    The side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” the threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Side impact airbags are not designed to inflate in ...

  • Page 62: Airbag Inflates?

    What will you see after an airbag inflates? After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some components of the airbag module — the steering wheel hub for the driver’s airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger’...

  • Page 63

    In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for your airbag...

  • Page 64: Vehicle

    Servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual,...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-60

  • Page 67: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 remote keyless entry system .........................2-5 remote keyless entry system operation ...........2-6 doors and locks .............................................2-8 door locks .............................................

  • Page 68: Section 2

    Storage areas ................................................2-47 glove box ...................................................2-47 cupholder(s) ................................................2-47 cell phone storage area ...............................2-47 front storage area .........................

  • Page 69: Keys

    Keys { caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3.

  • Page 70

    One key works all of the lock cylinders on the vehicle. Your vehicle has an immobilizer vehicle theft-deterrent system. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must purchase it from y...

  • Page 71

    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 72: Operation

    Remote keyless entry system operation with this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors or the liftgate and turn on your vehicle’s interior lamps from about 10 feet (3 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Q (lock): press this symbol on the remote keyless ...

  • Page 73

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

  • Page 74: 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 75: Power Door Locks

    Central door unlocking system your vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. When unlocking the driver’s door, you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in the lock cylinder. Power door locks the power door lock...

  • Page 76: Programmable Automatic

    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 front door inside handles will remain active. The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move t...

  • Page 77: 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 78: Liftgate

    Liftgate to unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in the driver’s door cylinder counterclockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. To lock the liftgate using the key, turn the key clockwise in the driver’s door. Open the liftgate using the handle located below the license pla...

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 up to 10 ...

  • Page 81: Caution:

    To program each front window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in accessory, on or when retained accessory power (rap) is active, close all doors. 2. Press and hold the down arrow on the power window switch until the window has fully opened. 3. Press the up arrow on the power window switch u...

  • Page 82: Sun Visors

    Window lockout this feature allows you to disable the passenger window switches. The passenger window lockout button is located below the power window switches on the driver’s door armrest. Press the button to disable the passenger window controls. The light on the button will illuminate, indicating...

  • Page 83: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Theft-deterrent systems vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Theft-deterrent system the security light is located on the instrument panel cluster. I...

  • Page 84: Immobilizer

    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 switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter and close the door. Wait approximately...

  • Page 85: Immobilizer Operation

    Immobilizer operation your vehicle is equipped with a passive theft-deterrent system. The system works when you turn the key to on. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. The correct key will start the vehicle. If the key is ever damaged, you may not be ...

  • Page 86: Starting And Operating

    To program a new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has pk3+ stamped on it. 2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to off, and remove the key. 4. In...

  • Page 87: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions with the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. Notice: if your key seems stuck in off and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you ...

  • Page 88

    Steering column ignition lock release if your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage, you can still release the ignition lock and remove the key. Use the following procedure to release the steering column: 1. Locate the plastic screw head on the underside of the plastic cover for t...

  • Page 89: 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: do not try to shift to park (p) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could da...

  • Page 90: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine coolant heater your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°f ( − 18°c) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum ...

  • Page 91: Caution:

    Automatic transmission operation the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. Park (p): this position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle cannot mo...

  • Page 92: Caution:

    Ensure the shift lever is fully in park (p) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from park (p) when the ignition key is in on. If you cannot shift out of park (p), ease pressure...

  • Page 93

    Automatic overdrive (d): this position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. • going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transmission will shift...

  • Page 94: All-Wheel Drive

    The odometer on the instrument panel cluster will change to show the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. While using the dsc feature the vehicle will have firmer shifting and increased performance. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in...

  • Page 95

    To release the parking brake, pull the release lever located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Notice: driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released an...

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 98: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting out of park (p) your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from park (p) when the ignition is in on. See automatic transmission operation on page 2-25 for more information. If you cannot shift out of...

  • Page 99: Caution:

    Parking over things that burn { caution: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust { caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you ...

  • Page 100: 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 101: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® the vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with onstar ® controls. For more information about onstar ® , see onstar ® system on page 2-40. O (on/off): the on/off button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is use...

  • Page 102

    Mirror operation the automatic dimming feature comes on each time the vehicle is started. To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off, press the on/off button. The indicator light will illuminate when this feature is on. Compass operation press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or of...

  • Page 103

    To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone number appears on the display. 3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the on/off button quickly until...

  • Page 104

    Outside power heated mirrors the controls on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Press the left or right mirror symbol on the selector control to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. The center position is off and will not move the mirrors if the directi...

  • Page 105: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside automatic dimming mirror the driver’s outside mirror may have an automatic dimming feature that helps to reduce glare from other vehicles headlamps. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. See automatic dimming rearview mirror with onst...

  • Page 106: 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 ® sub...

  • Page 107

    Onstar ® personal calling as an onstar ® subscriber, the personal calling capability is a hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To find out more about o...

  • Page 108: Homelink

    Homelink ® transmitter if your vehicle has this feature, the control buttons are located on the driver’s sun visor. Homelink ® a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door open...

  • Page 109: Programming The Homelink

    Programming the homelink ® transmitter do not use the homelink ® transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before april 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please ...

  • Page 110

    Programming homelink ® your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the but...

  • Page 111

    6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “learn” or “smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. The name and color of the button m...

  • Page 112

    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 113: Storage Areas

    Storage areas glove box to open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your door key to lock or unlock it. Cupholder(s) your vehicle has cupholders located between the front seats. Slide the cover back to expose them. There are also cupholders in the armrest of the second row seat. Press the panel...

  • Page 114: Luggage Carrier

    Luggage carrier { caution: if you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently ...

  • Page 115: Convenience Net

    Convenience net if your vehicle has a convenience net, the convenience net attaches to the floor or back wall of the rear of the vehicle using six anchor points. The net can be used like a hammock across the rear of the vehicle or hooked on the floor. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the n...

  • Page 116: Sunroof

    Sunroof sunroof (ultraview) { caution: people who are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt properly can suffer much worse injuries. They can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it, and be seriously injured or killed. This is true for any vehicle occupant, in any motor vehicle, but i...

  • Page 117: Sunroof (Ultraview Plus)

    Anti-pinch feature if an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then reverse. To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, remove the obstruction and pre...

  • Page 118

    The sunroof/sunshade switches are located in the headliner between the driver and front passenger. One switch operates the front sunroof and another switch operates the front sunshade. The third switch is for the rear sunshade. Press the back of the sunroof switch to open the sunroof. Press the swit...

  • Page 119: Vehicle Personalization

    Resynchronization to resynchronize the front sunroof and front and rear sunshades, do the following. 1. With the engine running, press and hold the rear sunshade switch in the closed position for about 15 seconds – the shade will move to the stop position. 2. Momentarily release the button, and pres...

  • Page 120

    The vehicle must be in park (p) to recall the stored driving positions. Press one of the numbered memory buttons to recall the stored setting. Each time a memory button is pressed, a single beep will sound. Three chimes will sound and the setting will not be recalled if you press button 1 or 2 when ...

  • Page 121: Section 3

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

  • Page 122: Section 3

    Security light ...............................................3-46 fog lamp light ............................................3-46 lights on reminder ......................................3-46 cruise control light ......................................3-46 highbeam on light ............................

  • Page 123: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 124: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 125

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-30. B. Turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3-7. C. Steering wheel controls. See audio steering wheel controls on page 3-111. D. Instrument panel clu...

  • Page 126: 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 flasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning flashers work...

  • Page 127

    The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn signal/multifunction l...

  • Page 128

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

  • Page 129: Flash-to-Pass

    Headlamp high/low-beam changer push forward on the turn signal/multifunction lever to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high to low beam. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high-beam usage. Flash-to-pass ...

  • Page 130: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield wipers the lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers. 7 (mist): pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before releasing it. 9 (off): put the leve...

  • Page 131: Windshield Washer

    Windshield washer { caution: in freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. The windshield washer button is located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. K (washer fluid): press the butt...

  • Page 132: Headlamp Washer

    Headlamp washer your vehicle may have headlamp washers. The headlamp washers clear debris from the headlamp lenses. The headlamp washers are located to the inside of the headlamps. To wash the headlamps, press the washer button located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. Both the headlamps and...

  • Page 133: Caution:

    + (resume/accelerate): push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise is already active. T (set/decrease): press this button to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. With cruise control, you can maintain...

  • Page 134: 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. 1. Move the cr...

  • Page 135

    Increasing speed while using cruise control there are two ways to go to a higher speed: • use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. • move the cruise sw...

  • Page 136: Headlamps

    Headlamps the exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. O (exterior lamp control): turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: o (on/off): turn the control to this position to turn o...

  • Page 137: Daytime Running Lamps

    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 138: Fog Lamps

    Light sensor the light sensor for the drl and auto headlamp feature is located on top of the instrument panel. If you cover the sensor, it will read dark, and the exterior lamps or the headlamps suggested message will appear on the dic whenever the ignition is on. Fog lamps use the fog lamps for bet...

  • Page 139: Entry Lighting

    Exterior lighting battery saver if the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to off. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The battery sav...

  • Page 140: Parade Dimming

    Parade dimming this feature prohibits dimming of the instrument panel displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and the par...

  • Page 141: Caution:

    { caution: even with the ultrasonic rear park assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up. The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) while parking. And, the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle....

  • Page 142

    How the system works urpa comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into reverse (r) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you know that the system is working. If your ...

  • Page 143: Accessory Power Outlets

    Accessory power outlets your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets. The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, cb radio, etc. Your vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console, one in the rear of the center console, one in the rear compa...

  • Page 144

    Ashtrays and cigarette lighter your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Notice: if you put papers or other flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. Ashtray th...

  • Page 145: 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 146

    The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshie...

  • Page 147

    Y9z (fan): press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press auto to return to automatic operation. If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air...

  • Page 148

    Sensors there is a solar sensor located on the instrument panel, near the windshield. There is also an interior temperature sensor located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. These sensors monitor the solar radiation and the air inside your vehicle, then use the information t...

  • Page 149

    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 defog mode to clear the windows of f...

  • Page 150: Outlet Adjustment

    Rear window defogger the rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in on. = (rear window defogger): press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow fro...

  • Page 151

    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 your vehicle. • use of non-gm approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • keep the path under the front seats clear of objects ...

  • Page 152

    Passenger compartment air filter the passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/filter, it needs to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see scheduled maintenan...

  • Page 153: Warning Lights, Gages,

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

  • Page 154: 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’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. United states version shown, can...

  • Page 155: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer the speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or 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). If your vehicle has to have a new odomet...

  • Page 156: Tachometer

    Tachometer this gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: if you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in th...

  • Page 157: Airbag Readiness Light

    Airbag readiness light there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules...

  • Page 158: Charging System Light

    Charging system light when you turn the key to on or start, this light will come on briefly to show that the generator and battery charging systems are working properly. If this light stays on, your vehicle needs service. You should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until...

  • Page 159: Caution:

    When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you...

  • Page 160: Warning Light

    Traction control system (tcs) warning light if the tc (traction control) warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the traction control system. The tc (traction control) warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to on. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fi...

  • Page 161: Tire Pressure Light

    Engine coolant temperature gage this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. That reading means the same thing as the warning light – the engine coolant is very hot. See engine overheating on page 5-27. Tire pressure light if ...

  • Page 162: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction indicator lamp check engine light your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called obd ii (on-board diagnostics- second generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable level...

  • Page 163

    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 164

    Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with...

  • Page 165: 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 166: Security Light

    Security light for information regarding this light, see theft-deterrent system on page 2-17. Fog lamp light the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See fog lamps on page 3-18 for more information. Lights on reminder th...

  • Page 167: Highbeam On Light

    Highbeam on light this light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 3-9 for more information. 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 low, the fue...

  • Page 168: System Controls

    Driver information center (dic) the dic gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. If your vehicle has the base audio system, use the information contained in this manual for instructions on operatin...

  • Page 169: Status Of Vehicle Systems

    Status of vehicle systems you can view the status of several vehicle systems using the dic. Vehicle information menu to access this menu, press the up or down arrow on the info switch located to the right of the display. The following items are available when the ignition is in run. These items will...

  • Page 170

    Vehicle information menu item descriptions the following paragraphs contain a more detailed description of each menu item: outside temp: if you select this item, the current outside temperature is displayed at the top of the screen. It will be in either degrees fahrenheit or degrees celsius dependin...

  • Page 171

    Avg mph: if you select this item, the average speed of the vehicle is displayed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this menu item. To reset avg mph, press the clr button located to the...

  • Page 172

    Trans fluid life: if you select this item, the percentage of remaining transmission fluid life is displayed. If you see 99% trans fluid life on the display, that means that 99% of the current transmission fluid life remains. When the transmission fluid life is depleted, the change transmission fluid...

  • Page 173: Dic Main Menu

    Dic main menu accessing the dic main menu to access the main menu of the dic, do the following: 1. Press the tune/sel knob once. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through the menu items. The dic main menu consists of the following menu items: • e bass - mid - treble •...

  • Page 174

    Dic main menu item descriptions e bass - mid (midrange) - treble: this menu item allows you to adjust the levels for the bass, midrange, treble, balance, and fade features of the audio system. For more information, see “setting the tone (bass/treble)” and “adjusting the speakers (balance/fade)” unde...

  • Page 175

    Autostore: this menu item allows you to automatically store radio stations with the strongest signals as presets. See “setting preset stations” radio with cd on page 3-81 for more information. Cat (category): this menu item allows you to select radio stations based on preset categories. To turn the ...

  • Page 176

    9 (english/metric units): use this menu item to adjust the measurement units. You can choose between english units and metric units. To switch between the two, press the tune/sel knob. Once your choice is displayed, turn the knob to set your choice and continue scrolling through the main menu. The m...

  • Page 177: 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. You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the screen for further use. To clear a message, press the clr button. Be sure to take any message that appears on the screen seriously a...

  • Page 178

    Battery voltage low this message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge whil...

  • Page 179

    Check brake fluid this message will display if the ignition is in on to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake system serviced by your gm dealer as soon as possible. See brake system warning light on page 3-38 and brakes on page 5-37 for more information. Check coolant l...

  • Page 180

    Engine coolant hot – ac (air conditioning) off this message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the a...

  • Page 181

    Headlamps suggested this message will appear when the amount of available light outside the vehicle is low and the exterior lamp control is off. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even though the daytime running lamps (drl) are still illuminated and it ...

  • Page 182

    Service ac (air conditioning) system this message appears when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your gm dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. Service air b...

  • Page 183

    Service steering system your vehicle may be equipped with a speed variable assist steering system. See steering on page 4-12. The service steering system message will be displayed if a problem is detected with the speed variable assist steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice ...

  • Page 184

    Stability system engaged message the stability system engaged message will be displayed any time stabilitrak ® is actively assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message may st...

  • Page 185

    Theft attempted this message is displayed if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. Top speed – fuel cut off this message will appear when the engine control module (ecm) detects that the maximum speed for your vehicle has been reach...

  • Page 186

    Dic vehicle personalization your vehicle is equipped with personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. The number of programmable features varies depending upon which model of the vehicle is purchased. On all vehicles, features such as clim...

  • Page 187

    Personalization features the following choices are available for programming: personalization name this feature allows you to type in a name that will appear on the dic display whenever the corresponding remote keyless entry transmitter is used or one of the buttons on the driver’s door armrest (1 o...

  • Page 188

    Remote recall memory if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat, adjustable pedals and mirror controls when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Programmab...

  • Page 189

    To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the setup menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Scroll to remote exit recall to highlight it. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When ...

  • Page 190

    Auto exit seat if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the driver’s seat when the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened. Programmable modes mode ...

  • Page 191

    To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the setup menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Scroll to twilight delay using the tune/sel knob to highlight i...

  • Page 192

    To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the setup menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Scroll to lights flash at unlock to highlight it. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to switch back and forth between on and off. W...

  • Page 193

    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 194

    Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the setup menu...

  • Page 195

    Driver unlock key out this feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition. 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 hav...

  • Page 196

    Doors unlock key out this feature allows the doors to automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition. 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 ch...

  • Page 197

    The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Lock passenger window this feature allows you to disable either all the passenger window switches or the rear passenge...

  • Page 198

    Mirror to curb in reverse if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, the passenger’s outside rearview mirror will move downward so you can view the curb when the shift lever is shifted into reverse (r). The mirror will return to the l...

  • Page 199

    Enhanced chime volume this feature allows you to adjust the volume level of the vehicle’s warning chimes. The chime volume cannot be turned off, only adjusted. Programmable modes mode 1: normal mode 2: loud before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to wh...

  • Page 200: Audio System(S)

    Audio system(s) notice: before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, cb radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be add...

  • Page 201: Radio With Cd

    Radio with cd radio data system (rds) the audio system has a radio data system (rds). Rds features are available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. With rds, the radio can do the following: • seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • receive announceme...

  • Page 202

    Xm™ satellite radio service xm™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous united states. Xm™ 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 title and art...

  • Page 203

    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 the volume. Avc (automatic volume compensation): available only with the premium bose ® audio system, avc monitors the noise in the vehicle and will adjust the volume...

  • Page 204

    Local/distant selection: with this feature you can set the radio to search for local stations or stations that are further away for a larger selection. To set this feature to local or distant, perform the following steps: 1. Press the tune/sel knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob u...

  • Page 205

    Autostore presets: to set the preset stations automatically, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press band to select fm1, fm2, or am. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to enter the main menu. 4. Turn the tune/sel knob until autostore presets appears on the display. 5. Press the tune/sel ...

  • Page 206

    Setting the tone (bass/treble) to adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform the following steps: 1. Press the tune/sel knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob until bass-mid-treble appears on the display. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to enter the tone settings. 4. Press the tune/se...

  • Page 207

    Adjusting the speakers (balance/fade) to adjust the balance or fade, perform the following steps: 1. Press the tune/sel knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob until bass-mid-treble appears on the display. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to enter the tone settings. 4. Press the tune/sel kn...

  • Page 208

    Talk: this setting should be used when listening to non-musical material such as news, talk shows, sports broadcasts, and books on tape. Talk makes spoken words sound very clear. Spacious: this setting is used to make the listening space seem larger. Rear seat: this setting adjusts the audio to give...

  • Page 209

    Msg (message): if the current rds station has a message, msg will appear on the display. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message does not appear on the display, parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is complet...

  • Page 210

    Activating program type (pty) stations (rds and xm™) pty allows you to search for stations with specific types of music. The selectable ptys are pop, easy, talk, cntry (country), class (classical), and jazz. To activate program types, perform the following steps: 1. Press the tune/sel knob to enter ...

  • Page 211

    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 212

    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. The system is working properly. Not found no channel available for the chosen category there are no channels availabl...

  • Page 213

    Using the single cd player insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on 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. If the ignition or radio is turned off w...

  • Page 214

    F4 rpt (repeat): press this pushbutton to hear a track over again. Repeat will appear on the display. Press rpt again to turn off repeat play. Repeat will disappear from the display. F6 disp (display): press this pushbutton to display the time of the track. Press this pushbutton again to remove the ...

  • Page 215

    Load: press the load button to load cds into the cd player. This cd player will hold up to six cds. To insert one cd, do the following: 1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off. 2. Press and release the load button. Please wait will appear on the display. 3. Load the cd, when insert appears on...

  • Page 217

    Cd messages if the cd comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • if it is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the cd should play. • if you are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the cd should play. • the cd is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside ...

  • Page 218

    7. Press the tune/sel knob to select the configurable key to change. 8. Turn the tune/sel knob to find the feature that you would like to store to the key. 9. Press the tune/sel knob when you have found the feature to be stored. The display will update, by showing the symbol of the feature that you ...

  • Page 219

    Headphones the rse system includes two sets of wireless headphones. Each set of headphones has an on/off control. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on. If the light does not illuminate, the batteries may need to be replaced. See “battery replacement” later in this se...

  • Page 220

    Stereo rca jacks the rca jacks are located on the front of the dvd player faceplate. These jacks allow audio and video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the rse system. The l jack is for left audio input, the r jack is for right audio input,...

  • Page 221

    Audio output audio from the dvd player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources: • wireless headphones • vehicle speakers • wired headphones (not included) the rse system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio av...

  • Page 222

    Dvd player the dvd player is located in the floor console under the display. Flip up the display to access the dvd player. The dvd player can be controlled by the buttons on the dvd player and by the buttons on the remote control. See “remote control” later in this section for more information. The ...

  • Page 223

    If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, each press of the srce button will cycle the rear video between dvd, aux, tv, and front dvd. Pressing the enter button when this menu appears on the display will switch the rse setting between all speaker and rear video. All speaker will not be...

  • Page 224

    Playing a disc to play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot. The dvd player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in on, accessory, or when rap is active. If a disc is already in the player, press the play/paus...

  • Page 225

    • region code error: this message will be displayed if the region code of the dvd is not compatible with the dvd player. The disc will be automatically ejected from the dvd player. • no disc: this message will be displayed if the play button is pressed and no disc is in the player. Parental control ...

  • Page 226

    Remote control buttons o (power): press this button to turn the dvd player on and off. P (illumination): press this button to turn the remote control backlight on for 8 seconds. V (title): press this button to access the multiple titles (if available) of a dvd. Y (menu): press this button to access ...

  • Page 227

    R (enter): press this button to select items within a menu. E (audio): press this button to open a menu that will operate only when a dvd is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc. { (subtitle): press this button to open a menu that will operate only when a dvd is p...

  • Page 228

    Battery replacement to change the batteries, do the following: 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control. 2. Replace the two aa batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartme...

  • Page 229

    Problem recommended action the disc was ejected, but it was pulled back into the dvd player. The disc is being stored in the dvd player. Press the eject button again to eject the disc. In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls. Check the signal coming from the auxiliary device and make sure th...

  • Page 230

    Problem recommended action the auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound. Press the mode button to change from the dvd player mode to the auxiliary source mode. Check to make sure that the auxiliary source is connected to the inputs properly. My disc is stuck in the player. The lo...

  • Page 231: Navigation/radio System

    Navigation/radio system your vehicle may have a navigation radio system that includes radio data system (rds) with program type (pty) selections that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to and xm™ satellite radio service capabilities (if equipped). The radio can also communicate with ...

  • Page 232

    G (onstar/voice recognition): if your vehicle has the radio with cd or radio with six-disc cd audio system, press this button to interact with the onstar ® system. See the onstar ® manual provided with your vehicle for more information. If your vehicle has the navigation system, press this button to...

  • Page 233: Radio Reception

    Radio reception am the range for most am stations is greater than for fm, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can occur on am stations caused by things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise. Fm s...

  • Page 234: Diversity Antenna System

    Diversity antenna system the am-fm antenna is integrated with the rear quarter glass windows, located in the rear of the vehicle on the driver and passenger sides. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear windows are not scratched and that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged. If the ins...

  • Page 235: Section 4

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle ..........4-2 defensive driving ...........................................4-2 drunken driving .............................................4-3 control of a vehicle ........................................4-6 braking .............................................

  • Page 236: 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 1-10. Defensive driving really means “be ready ...

  • Page 237: Drunken Driving

    Drunken driving death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: • judgment • muscular coordination • vi...

  • Page 238

    According to the american medical association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a bac of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same bac by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had ...

  • Page 239: Caution:

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

  • Page 240: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a vehicle you have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to...

  • Page 241

    Anti-lock brake system (abs) your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. Abs is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise whil...

  • Page 242: Braking In Emergencies

    The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and c...

  • Page 243

    Traction control system (tcs) your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. On a...

  • Page 244: Magnetic Ride Control

    If you press the tc button once, the traction control system will turn off and the traction control system warning light will come on. Press the tc button again to turn the system back on. If you press and hold the tc button for five seconds, the stabilitrak ® system and the traction control system ...

  • Page 245: Panic Brake Assist

    If there is a problem detected with stabilitrak ® , a service stability system message will be displayed on the driver information center. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-57. When this message is displayed, the system is not operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. Stabilitrak ® ...

  • Page 246: 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. Steering tips driving on curves it is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents men...

  • Page 247

    Steering in emergencies there are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid th...

  • Page 248: 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 are 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, stee...

  • Page 249

    • 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 250: 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 consta...

  • Page 251: Vehicle Off Paved Roads

    Operating your all-wheel-drive vehicle off paved roads this off-road guide is for vehicles that have all-wheel drive. If your vehicle does not have all-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, solid surface. Many of the same design features that help make your vehicle re...

  • Page 252: Caution:

    Loading your vehicle for off-road driving there are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • the heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. • be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on th...

  • Page 253

    Environmental concerns off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: • always use established trails, roads and areas ...

  • Page 254: Caution:

    Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: • you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. • you have less ti...

  • Page 255: Caution:

    When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you are not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even ...

  • Page 256: Caution:

    Approaching a hill when you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you ca...

  • Page 257: Caution:

    • ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. • attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. • sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there. • use your headlamps even during the day. T...

  • Page 258

    Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or are about to stall, when going up a hill. • never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into neutral (n) to rev-up the engine and regain forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of ...

  • Page 259: Caution:

    If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and they will not have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. { caution: heavy braking when go...

  • Page 260: Caution:

    Driving across an incline sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: • a hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive acro...

  • Page 261: Caution:

    Stalling on an incline if your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in its path. If you have ...

  • Page 262: Caution:

    Driving in mud, sand, snow or ice when you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels will not get good traction. You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking distances. It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud — the deeper the mud, the lower the...

  • Page 263: Caution:

    Driving in water heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, do not try it — you probably will not get through. Also, water that deep can...

  • Page 264: Driving At Night

    After off-road driving remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the bod...

  • Page 265

    Here are some tips on night driving. • drive defensively. • do not drink and drive. • since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. • slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • in r...

  • Page 266

    Driving in rain and on wet roads rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is always w...

  • Page 267: Caution:

    Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you cannot, try to slow down before you hit them. { caution: wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quic...

  • Page 268: 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 269: 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 270: 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 spee...

  • Page 271

    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 next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to you...

  • Page 272: 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, the...

  • Page 273: 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. See operating your all-wheel-drive vehicle off paved roads on page 4-17 for information about driving off-road. • keep your vehicle in good shape. Che...

  • Page 274: 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 vehicle. Also see tires on page 5-52. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter ou...

  • Page 275

    What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing (32°f; 0°c) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on ...

  • Page 276

    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 277: Caution:

    { 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 cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially an...

  • Page 278: Ice Or Snow

    If you are stuck: in sand, mud, ice or snow in order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution. { caution: if you let your ti...

  • Page 279: Recovery Hook

    Recovery hook your vehicle may be equipped with a recovery hook. The recovery hook is provided in the jack storage area. The hook can be installed either at the front of the vehicle on the passenger side or at the rear of the vehicle on the driver side. At either location, remove the access cap from...

  • Page 280

    Tire and loading information label a vehicle specific tire and loading information label is attached to the center pillar (b-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant ...

  • Page 281

    4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “xxx” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. D...

  • Page 282

    Item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs (340 kg) c available cargo weight = 250 lbs (113 kg) item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant we...

  • Page 283: Caution:

    Certification/tire label the certification/tire label is found on the driver’s door edge. This label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle and is called the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight...

  • Page 284: Caution:

    If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. { caution: things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudde...

  • Page 285

    Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • what’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • how far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • d...

  • Page 286: Level Control

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

  • Page 287

    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’ll be driving. A good source for this informat...

  • Page 288

    Look in the following chart to find the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle. Vehicle trailer package maximum trailer weight *gcwr v6/v8 base 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 6,853 lbs (3 808 kg) *the gross combination weight rating (gcwr) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trai...

  • Page 289

    Weight of the trailer tongue the tongue load (a) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The gross vehicle weight (gvw) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in ...

  • Page 290

    Total weight on your vehicle’s tires be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the certification/tire label. See loading your vehicle on page 4-45. Then be sure you don’t go over the gvw limit for your vehicle, including the weight of t...

  • Page 291

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

  • Page 292: Caution:

    Turn signals when towing a trailer when you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flas...

  • Page 293

    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 • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have some...

  • Page 294: Notes

    ✍ notes 4-60

  • Page 295: Section 5

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

  • Page 296: Section 5

    Tire chains ..................................................5-68 if a tire goes flat ........................................5-69 changing a flat tire .....................................5-70 removing the spare tire and tools ................5-71 removing the flat tire and installing the spare ti...

  • Page 297: 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 298: Caution:

    Doing your own service work if you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see service publications ordering information on page 7-12. ...

  • Page 299: Of Your Vehicle

    Adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel the 8th digit ...

  • Page 300: 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/fuel_charter.Htm. Gasoli...

  • Page 301

    Notice: your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for ...

  • Page 302: 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 303: 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. T...

  • Page 304: 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 305: Hood Release

    Hood release to open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever inside the vehicle. 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 lever. The lever is located under the front edge of the grille ...

  • Page 306

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood on the 3.6l v6 engine, you will see the following: 5-12.

  • Page 307

    A. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-94. B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 5-36. C. Battery. See battery on page 5-40. D. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-32. E....

  • Page 308

    When you open the hood on the 4.6l v8 engine, you will see the following: 5-14.

  • Page 309

    A. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-94. B. Battery. See battery on page 5-40. C. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-32. D. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 5-36. E....

  • Page 310: Engine Oil

    Engine oil if the oil pressure light and/or the oil pressure low — stop engine message on the dic appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “oil pressure low — stop engine” under dic warnings and messages on page 3-57 an...

  • Page 311

    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 quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see capacities and specification...

  • Page 312

    What kind of engine oil to use look for two things: • gm4718m your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting gm standard gm4718m. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this gm standard. You should look for and use only an oil that ...

  • Page 313

    • sae 5w-30 as shown in the viscosity chart, sae 5w-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as sae 20w-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol...

  • Page 314: Engine Oil Life System

    Engine oil life system when to change engine oil your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be ind...

  • Page 315

    Base audio system press the clr button located to the right of the dic display to acknowledge the change engine oil message. This will clear the message from the display and reset it. To reset the oil life indicator, use the following steps: 1. Press the up or down arrow on the info button located t...

  • Page 316: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Engine air cleaner/filter the engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the front. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at eve...

  • Page 317: Caution:

    5. Remove the air filter by lifting it straight up through the opening in the airbox. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See normal maintenance replacement parts on page 6-13 for the correct part number for the filter. 7. Reinstall the cover by reversing steps 1 through 4. { cautio...

  • Page 318: Engine Coolant

    How to reset the change transmission fluid message and the transmission fluid indicator after the transmission fluid has been changed, the change trans fluid message and the transmission fluid life indicator must be reset. To reset the message and indicator, use one of the following procedures: base...

  • Page 319: Caution:

    What to use use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half dex-cool ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. { caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some o...

  • Page 320: Caution:

    Checking coolant the coolant surge tank and pressure cap are located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, toward the rear of the engine compartment. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. { caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radia...

  • Page 321: 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 322: Caution:

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

  • Page 323: Operating Mode

    If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in neutral (n) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to park (p) or neutral (n) and let the engine idle. 2. Set the climate controls to the highest h...

  • Page 324: Cooling System

    Cooling system when you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: a. Electric engine cooling fans b. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap some vehicles may be equipped with an engine driven fan, as well as the electric pusher fans (a) which are located behind the vehicle’s grille...

  • Page 325: Caution:

    { caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed bef...

  • Page 326: Caution:

    How to add coolant to the coolant surge tank if you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the full cold/froid line on the side of the coolant surge tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water ...

  • Page 327: Caution:

    { 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 spill coolant on a hot engine. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. You can remove the coolant surge t...

  • Page 328

    3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to slightly above the full cold/froid line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 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. The upper radiator hose i...

  • Page 329: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid the power steering fluid reservoir is located in the center of the engine compartment, toward the front 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 ...

  • Page 330: 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 331: 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 332: Caution:

    Checking brake fluid you can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above min. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is...

  • Page 333: 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 334: Battery

    Battery your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an acdelco ® replacement battery. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for battery location. Warning: battery po...

  • Page 335: 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 use the following steps to do it safely. { caution: batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • they contain acid that can burn you. • they contain ga...

  • Page 336

    4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations of the other vehicle, as well as the positive (+) terminal location on your vehicle’s battery. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on the location of the battery. Your vehicle has a remo...

  • Page 337: Caution:

    { caution: an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded....

  • Page 338: Caution:

    { caution: fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the ...

  • Page 339

    7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the veh...

  • Page 340: All-Wheel Drive

    Notice: if the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. A. Heavy, unpainted...

  • Page 341

    Transfer case when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to check lubricant a. Drain plug b. Fill plug to get an acc...

  • Page 342: Rear Axle

    Rear axle when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on...

  • Page 343: Front Axle

    Front axle when to check and change lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check the front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to check lubricant a. Drain plug b. Filler plug to get...

  • Page 344: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb replacement it is recommended that all bulbs be replaced by your dealer. High intensity discharge (hid) lighting { caution: the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. ...

  • Page 345

    4. Lift the wiper blade assembly up so it is in a t-shaped position. You should be able to see a tab. Notice: allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not allow ...

  • Page 346: 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 347: Tire Sidewall Labelling

    Winter tires if you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or...

  • Page 348

    (b) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification): original equipment tires designed to gm’s specific tire performance criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm’s tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (c) dot (department of transportation): t...

  • Page 349

    (b) tire ply material: the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (c) tire identification number (tin): the letters and numbers following the dot (department of transportation) code is the tire identification number (tin). The tin shows the manufacturer and plant code,...

  • Page 350

    (d) construction code: a letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter r means radial ply construction; the letter d means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter b means belted-bias ply construction. (e) rim diameter: diameter of the wheel in inches....

  • Page 351

    Gawr frt: gross axle weight rating for the front axle, see loading your vehicle on page 4-45. Gawr rr: gross axle weight rating for the rear axle, see loading your vehicle on page 4-45. Intended outboard sidewall: the side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehi...

  • Page 352: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Traction: the friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Tread: the portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Treadwear indicators: narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread ...

  • Page 353

    A tire and loading information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar, below the driver’s door latch. This label lists your vehicle’s original equipment tires and shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on...

  • Page 354: Caution:

    High speed operation { caution: driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving, causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated ti...

  • Page 355

    Tire pressure monitor system your vehicle may have this feature. The tire pressure monitor (tpm) system uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. If your vehicle has this feature, sensors are mounted on each tire and wheel assembly, except for the compact spare tire and wheel. ...

  • Page 356

    Tpm sensor identification codes each tpm sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you replace one or more of the tpm sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. Each tire/wheel position is matched, to a sensor, by increasing or decreasing the ti...

  • Page 357

    The spare tire does not have a tpm sensor. If you replace one of the road tires with the spare, the service tire message will be displayed on the dic screen. This message should go off once you re-install the road tire containing the tpm sensor. The service tire monitor message is also displayed whe...

  • Page 358: Buying New Tires

    When it is time for new tires one way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. You need a new tire if any of the...

  • Page 359: Caution:

    If you replace your vehicle’s tires with those not having a tpc spec number, the tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low-pressure warning. Non-tpc spec tires may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with tpc spec numbered ...

  • Page 360

    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 361: 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 362: 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 363: If A Tire Goes Flat

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

  • Page 364: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. { caution: changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be b...

  • Page 365

    Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you’ll need is located in the rear of the vehicle. 1. Remove the storage bin to access the jack if your vehicle has the cargo management system. If your vehicle has the third row seat, remove the head rest storage tray to access the jack. 2. Turn the w...

  • Page 366

    3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 4. Tilt the retainer (c) and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare tire from the cable (b). 5. Turn the wrench c...

  • Page 367: Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry off the center cap at the notch. Be careful; the edges may be sharp. Don’t try to remove the cover with your bare hands. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts — but do not remove them — using the wheel wrench. (tu...

  • Page 368: Caution:

    { caution: lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or k...

  • Page 369: Caution:

    7. Put the compact spare tire near you. 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 9. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. { caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on th...

  • Page 370: Caution:

    13. Lower the vehicle by attaching the wheel wrench to the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. { 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 t...

  • Page 371: Secondary Latch System

    Secondary latch system your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must...

  • Page 372

    5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place, this lets you know that the secondary latch has released. 7. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench count...

  • Page 373: And Tools

    Storing a flat or 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. Storing the flat tire with third row ...

  • Page 374: Caution:

    Storing the flat tire with a flat load floor put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. 1. Place the flat tire in the tire storage bag and put the tire in a horizontal position on the floor in the rear of the vehicle. 2. Route the ti...

  • Page 375

    3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the center hole of the spare tire. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. Attach the wheel wrench to the hoist shaft. 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire. 6. When the tire is almost in the s...

  • Page 376: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact spare tire although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when the 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 the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tir...

  • Page 377: Appearance Care

    Appearance care cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a match is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled in a closed space. When anything from a container is used to cle...

  • Page 378: Fabric/carpet

    Fabric/carpet use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic, and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Gm-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. Here are some cleaning tips: • always read the instructions on the cleaner label. •...

  • Page 379

    Using cleaner on fabric 1. First, try the cleaner in an inconspicuous area to make sure the cleaner does not affect the color of the fabric. 2. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For solids: remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush. 3. Spray a small amount of the cleaner o...

  • Page 380: Vinyl

    Vinyl use warm water and a clean cloth. • rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. This may have to be done more than once. • things like tar, asphalt, and shoe polish will stain if they are not removed quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Leather use a...

  • Page 381: Glass Surfaces

    Glass surfaces glass should be cleaned often. Gm glass cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See vehicle care/appearance materials on page 5-91. Notice: if you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle,...

  • Page 382: Finish Care

    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 on page 5-87. Finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove resid...

  • Page 383

    Aluminum or chrome-plated wheels the vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the 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. Notice: if you...

  • Page 384: Tires

    Tires to clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle. Sheet metal damage if ...

  • Page 385

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

  • Page 386: 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 387: Windshield Wiper Fuses

    Windshield wiper fuses the windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker. If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow, the wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Power windows and other power options circuit breakers protect the power windows and power ...

  • Page 388: Underhood Fuse Block

    Underhood fuse block the underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located on each side of the fuse block cover. Then lift ...

  • Page 389

    Relays usage hi beam relay micro high-beam headlamps drl relay micro-opt daytime running lamps lo beam relay/hid mini-opt low-beam hid headlamps (option) hdlp wash relay mini-opt headlamp washer motor (option) spare not used blower relay mini front blower fog lamp relay micro fog lamps main relay mi...

  • Page 390

    Fuses usage rt park passenger’s side taillamp assembly, front sidemarker and front parking lamp assembly horn dual horn assembly lt hi beam driver’s side high-beam headlamp lt low beam driver’s side low-beam headlamp rt low beam passenger’s side low-beam headlamp rt hi beam passenger’s side high-bea...

  • Page 391

    Fuses usage ign sw ignition switch (power to ign-3 and crank) volt check dim ecm/tcm ecm, tcm, ipc, pass-key ® iii+ module wpr mod windshield wiper module assembly posto2 post o2 sensors comp clutch compressor clutch wpr sw windshield wiper/washer switch fog lamp fog lamps outlet center console acce...

  • Page 392: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Rear underseat fuse block (driver side) the driver’s side rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The carpet must be lifted up to access the rear fuse block. To access the fuse block, push in the two tabs located at each end of the fuse block cover. Then l...

  • Page 393

    Fuses usage l frt htd seat mod driver’s heated seat module mem/adapt seat driver’s power seat switch, memory seat module theft universal garage door opener, intrusion sensor, diversity antenna module reverse lamp isrvm (inside rearview mirror), license plate lamp assembly spare not used position lam...

  • Page 394: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Rear underseat fuse block (passenger side) the passenger’s side rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The carpet must be lifted up to access the rear fuse block. To access the fuse block, push in the two tabs located at each end of the fuse block cove...

  • Page 395

    Fuses usage interior lamp hush panel lamps, puddle lamps, overhead courtesy lamp assembly rt frt dr mod passenger’s door module rim rim (rear integration module), ignition switch, key lock cylinder rear fog lamp rear fog lamps (export only) suspntn suspension module vics tv tuner assembly, vics (veh...

  • Page 396

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r134a front a/c front and rear a/c 1.26 lbs 1.76...

  • Page 397

    Engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 3.6l v6 (ly7) 7 automatic 0.044 inches (1.1 mm) 4.6l v8 (lh2) a automatic 0.040 inches (1.0 mm) 5-103.

  • Page 398: Notes

    ✍ notes 5-104.

  • Page 399: 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 400: 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 401: Caution:

    This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label. See loading your vehicle on page 4-45. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • are driven off-road in the ...

  • Page 402: 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 6-11 and normal maintena...

  • Page 403

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 5-16. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 5-20. An emission control service. • • lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. • • visually check for any leaks or dam...

  • Page 404

    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 and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 0...

  • Page 405: 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 406: Owner Checks And Services

    (g) a fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (h) change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − in heavy city traffic ...

  • Page 407: 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 5-24 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 408: Caution:

    Automatic transmission 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...

  • Page 409: Recommended Fluids And

    Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. • to check the parking brake’s holding ability: with the engine running and transmission in neutral (n), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this unt...

  • Page 410

    Usage fluid/lubricant hydraulic brake system delco supreme 11 brake fluid or equivalent dot-3 brake fluid. Windshield washer solvent gm optikleen ® washer solvent. Power steering system gm power steering fluid (gm part no. U.S. 89021184, in canada 89021186). Automatic transmission dexron ® -iii auto...

  • Page 411

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part numbers acdelco ® part numbers engine air cleaner/filter 25728874 a2029c engine oil filter 3.6l v6 4.6l v8 25177917 89017342 pf2129 pf61 passe...

  • Page 412: 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 413

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

  • Page 414

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

  • Page 415: Section 7

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

  • Page 416: Customer Assistance

    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 417

    Step three: both general motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, you should file with the bbb auto line program to enforce any a...

  • Page 418: Online Owner Center

    Online owner center the owner center is a resource for your gm ownership needs. Specific vehicle information can be found in one place. The online owner center allows you to: • get e-mail service reminders. • access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic...

  • Page 419

    United states — customer assistance cadillac customer assistance center cadillac motor car division p.O. Box 33169 detroit, mi 48232-5169 1-800-458-8006 1-800-833-2622 (for text telephone devices (ttys)) roadside assistance: 1-800-882-1112 fax number: 313-381-0022 from puerto rico: 1-800-496-9992 (e...

  • Page 420: With Disabilities

    Gm mobility program for persons with disabilities this program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment that may be required for your vehicle, such as hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc. This progr...

  • Page 421

    Cadillac owner privileges™ roadside service provides several cadillac owner privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout your cadillac warranty period — 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km). Emergency road service is performed on site for the following situations: • towing service • battery jump starting • ...

  • Page 422: Courtesy Transportation

    Courtesy transportation cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The courtesy transportation pro...

  • Page 423

    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 424: Data Recorders

    Vehicle data collection and event data recorders 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 t...

  • Page 425: 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 resear...

  • Page 426: 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 427

    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 428: Notes

    ✍ notes 7-14.

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    A accessory power outlets ................................. 3-23 additives, fuel ................................................. 5-6 add-on electrical equipment ............................ 5-92 adjustable throttle and brake pedal .................. 2-23 air cleaner/filter, engine ...................

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    Audio system(s) ............................................. 3-80 audio steering wheel controls .................... 3-111 care of your cd and dvd player ................ 3-113 care of your cds and dvds ....................... 3-113 diversity antenna system ............................ 3-114 naviga...

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    Check engine light ............................................... 3-42 checking things under the hood ...................... 5-10 chemical paint spotting ................................... 5-90 child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-34 infants and young children...

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    Cooling system .............................................. 5-30 cruise control lever ....................................... 3-12 cruise control light ........................................ 3-46 cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-47 customer assistance information...

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    Dual climate control system ............................ 3-25 dvd rear seat entertainment system ................... 3-98 e electrical system add-on equipment ...................................... 5-92 fuses and circuit breakers ........................... 5-93 power windows and other power options...

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    Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 additives ...................................................... 5-6 california fuel .............................................. 5-6 filling a portable fuel container .................... 5-10 filling your tank ................

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    Horn ............................................................... 3-6 how to use this manual ...................................... Ii how to wear safety belts properly ................... 1-15 i ignition positions ............................................. 2-21 immobilizer ......................

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    Light (cont.) safety belt reminder ................................... 3-36 security ..................................................... 3-46 sport mode ................................................ 3-45 tcs warning light ...................................... 3-40 tire pressure ..................

  • Page 437

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview with onstar ® ........................................... 2-35 automatic dimming rearview with onstar ® and compass ....................... 2-35 memory ..................................................... 2-53 outside automatic dimming mirror ................. 2-3...

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    Passenger compartment air filter ..................... 3-32 passing ......................................................... 4-14 power accessory outlets ........................................ 3-23 door locks .................................................. 2-9 electrical system ..................

  • Page 439

    Reporting safety defects canadian government .................................. 7-12 general motors ........................................... 7-12 united states government ............................ 7-11 restraint system check checking your restraint systems ................... 1-58 replacing re...

  • Page 440

    Security light ................................................. 3-46 service ........................................................... 5-3 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle .............................................. 5-5 doing your own work ................................... 5-4...

  • Page 441

    Tilt wheel ........................................................ 3-6 tire pressure light ............................................. 3-41 tires ............................................................. 5-52 aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, cleaning ............................................

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    V vehicle control ........................................................ 4-6 damage warnings ........................................... Iv symbols ......................................................... Iv vehicle data collection and event data recorders ...........................................