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Cadillac 2005 STS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 rear seats ............................................... 1-6 safety belts .............................................. 1-7 child restraints ...................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath, and the name sts 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 in the product after that time without noti...

  • 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 power seats ..................................................1-2 power lumbar ...............................................1-3 heated seats .................................................1-3 heated and ventilated seats .........

  • Page 8: Front Seats

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

  • Page 9: Power Lumbar

    Power lumbar the driver’s and passenger’s seatback lumbar support switches are located on the outboard sides of the seats. Use the power seat controls first to get the proper position, then continue with the lumbar adjustment. Use the top lumbar switch to adjust support to the middle seatback and th...

  • Page 10

    Heated and ventilated seats your vehicle may have heated and ventilated front seats. The buttons are located on the climate control panel. Z (heated seat and seatback): this button is for the heated seat and seatback. { (ventilated seat): this button is for the ventilated seat. There are three setti...

  • Page 11: Power Reclining Seatback

    Power reclining seatback the vertical power seat control described earlier allows the seatback to recline. See power seats on page 1-2 for more information. 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 d...

  • Page 12: 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 head restraints lock into place when raised. To release the head restraint and lower it, press the tab located at the base...

  • Page 13: Safety Belts

    Z (heated seat and seatback): press this button to turn the heated seat feature on. When you press the button, the feature will turn on at the highest setting. Each time you press the button, the feature will go down one temperature setting. A light next to the button will indicate the setting; 3 is...

  • Page 14: Caution:

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

  • Page 15

    Why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. 1-9.

  • Page 16

    Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-10

  • Page 17

    Or the instrument panel... Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11.

  • Page 18: Safety Belts

    Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and...

  • Page 19: Driver Position

    How to wear safety belts properly this part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see older children on page 1-26 or i...

  • Page 20

    5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. This safety belt has a feature that will reduce the tension of the safety belt on the occupant’s shoulder. To set this feature, gently pull on the belt, or lean forward and then sit back. T...

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The tension reducer will release and 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. Shoulder belt height adjustm...

  • Page 26: Rear Seat Passengers

    Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below...

  • Page 27

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

  • Page 28: 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 29: Children And Small Adults

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

  • Page 30

    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 ...

  • Page 31: Safety Belt Pretensioners

    4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in rear seat passengers on page 1-20. 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. Pull the guide upward to expo...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 eve...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39

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

  • Page 40

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

  • Page 41: Caution:

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

  • Page 42: 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 43: Caution:

    If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it. { 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 ...

  • Page 44

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

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 1-38. 2. Put the child restrai...

  • Page 47

    3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-41.

  • Page 48: Right Front Seat Position

    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 forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the c...

  • Page 49

    You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger’s air bag, alwa...

  • Page 50

    5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 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 t...

  • Page 51: Airbag System

    Airbag system your vehicle has six airbags: • a frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger, • a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and another for the right front passenger, • a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and passenger direc...

  • Page 52: Caution:

    { caution: both frontal and side impact airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inflating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation before and d...

  • Page 53: Where Are The Airbags?

    There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See airbag readiness light on page 3-59 for more information. Where are the airbags? The ...

  • Page 54

    The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s seat-mounted side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-48.

  • Page 55

    The right front passenger’s seat-mounted side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. The side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-49.

  • Page 56: Caution:

    The side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger is in the ceiling above the side windows. { caution: if something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing s...

  • Page 57: 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 58

    If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 11 to 15 mph (18 to 24 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 20 to 24 mph (32 to 38.5 km/h). (the threshold level can vary, however, wi...

  • Page 59

    What makes an airbag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact airbags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the airbag. The inflator, airbag and related h...

  • Page 60: 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 61

    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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-58.

  • Page 65: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-2 keyless access system ...................................2-3 keyless access system operation ....................2-4 doors and locks ............................................2-11 door locks ......................................

  • Page 66: Keys

    Keys { caution: leaving children unattended in a vehicle is dangerous, but it is even more dangerous if the keyless access transmitter is also left in the vehicle. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle...

  • Page 67: Keyless Access System

    There is one key for the driver’s door, glove box and rear seat pass-through door. See “rear seat pass-through door” under trunk on page 2-13 for more information. Your vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. See ignition positions on page 2-23 ignition positions for information o...

  • Page 68

    Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If you ever notice a decrease in the remote keyless entry transmitter range, try doing one of the following: • check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle...

  • Page 69

    Q (lock): press this button to lock the doors. The lock status light on the front doors will turn on for five seconds and the turn signal indicators will flash. If this button is pressed twice, the doors will lock, the status light on the door will turn on for five seconds, the turn signal indicator...

  • Page 70

    Matching transmitter(s) to your vehicle each keyless access system is coded to allow only transmitters programmed to your vehicle to work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your gm dealer. Your gm dealer can reprogram your vehicle so lost or st...

  • Page 71

    The canadian immobilizer standard requires canadian owners to see their gm dealer for matching new transmitters when a recognized transmitter is not available. United states owners are permitted to match a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available. The procedure...

  • Page 72

    If you have additional transmitters to program, this process can be repeated until four transmitters have been programmed. The dic will then display max # fobs learned and will exit the programming mode. When you are done programming transmitters, press the unlock button on each keyless access trans...

  • Page 73

    3. Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+) side down. Use a battery type cr2032 or equivalent. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure to put it together so water will not get in. 5. Test the transmitter. Remote vehicle start this feature allows you to start the engine from outside the...

  • Page 74

    Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters, for example, requiring a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is lo...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Programmable Automatic

    Programmable automatic door locks your vehicle was programmed from the factory 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 doors can still be opened from the inside while the doors are locked. If a rear passen...

  • 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

    Trunk lid release there are several ways to release the trunk lid. • v (trunk lid release): press this button located on the driver’s door. The vehicle must be in park (p) or neutral (n) and the valet mode turned off. To disable valet mode, see valet lockout switch on page 2-22. • press the trunk li...

  • Page 79

    Rear seat pass-through door this feature allows you to access the trunk without opening the trunk lid. To open the door, do the following: 1. Pull down the rear seat armrest. 2. If it is locked, insert and turn the key counterclockwise in the lock on the door. 3. Press the button above the lock. 4. ...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Power Windows

    Power windows the power window switches are located on the armrest near each window. Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window to the desired level. Lift up the front of the switch to the first position to close the window. Your vehicle has retained accessory power (rap)...

  • Page 82: Caution:

    Programming the power windows if the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected or is not working, you will need to reprogram each window for the express-up feature to work. To program each window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in acc or on, or while rap is active, close all...

  • Page 83: Sun Visors

    Express window override a condition may exist that causes auto-reversal of the window due to weather or an obstruction. In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way down in the express position. The window will rise for as long as...

  • Page 84: 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 your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. The security li...

  • Page 85

    The theft-deterrent system will not arm if: • the key is used to lock the driver’s door. • the driver’s door is locked using the power door lock switch after the doors are closed. If the vehicle is locked using the keyless access transmitter and a door, trunk lid or hood is open or not closed comple...

  • Page 86: Valet Lockout Switch

    Valet lockout switch the valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box. 9 (off): press the left side of the valet lockout switch to turn the lockout feature off. When the lockout feature is off, you can open the trunk using either the keyless access transmitter or the trunk release button loc...

  • Page 87: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating your vehicle new vehicle break-in notice: your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow — for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle s...

  • Page 88: Starting Your Engine

    When the engine is off, press this button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. Accessory active will display on the driver information center (dic). This mode allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers while the engine is off. Use accessory mode if you must have your vehicl...

  • Page 89: Engine Coolant Heater

    Notice: holding the button in for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause the vehicle’s battery to be drained much sooner. This can also cause damage to the starter motor. Wait 15 seconds between each try to avoid draining your vehicle’s battery or damaging the starter. 2. If the engine does not...

  • Page 90: Caution:

    3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt ac outlet. { caution: plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 11...

  • Page 91: Caution:

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

  • Page 92: Caution:

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

  • Page 93: All-Wheel Drive

    Driver shift control (dsc) notice: if you drive your vehicle at high rpms without upshifting while using driver shift control (dsc), you could damage your vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using dsc. Your automatic transmission has a driver shift control (dsc) feature that allows you to c...

  • Page 94: Parking Brake

    Parking brake the parking brake pedal is located on the lower portion of the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. This vehicle has a push-to-release parking brake pedal. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal d...

  • Page 95: 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 96: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Torque lock if you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into park (p) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of park (p). This is called “torque lock.” to preven...

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 2-39. O (on/off): the on/off button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is use...

  • Page 100

    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 101

    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 102: Outside Convex Mirror

    The preferred mirror positions can be stored with the memory option. See memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page 2-64. The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through car washes or confined spaces. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To return the mirr...

  • Page 103: Onstar

    Outside parallel park assist mirror this feature assists the driver by improving rear obstacle detection and is useful in viewing the curb when parallel parking. Press the left or right mirror symbol on the selector control to choose the driver or passenger outside mirror. When the vehicle is shifte...

  • Page 104

    Directions and connections plan • advanced automatic collision notification • automatic notification of airbag deployment • emergency services • roadside assistance • stolen vehicle tracking • accidentassist • remote door unlock/vehicle alert • remote diagnostics • online concierge • driving directi...

  • Page 105: Homelink

    Homelink ® transmitter 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 openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional homelink ® informatio...

  • Page 106: 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 107

    5. Press and hold the newly-trained homelink ® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the homelink ® button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two homelink ® buttons, begin with s...

  • Page 108

    If you live in canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator by using the “programming homelink ® ” procedures (regardless of where you live), replace step 3 under “programming homelink ® ” with the following: continue to press and hold the homelink ® button while you press and re...

  • Page 109: Storage Areas

    Resetting defaults to reset homelink ® to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to flash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the homelink ® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or...

  • Page 110: Sunroof

    Sunroof the vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located on the overhead console. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be on or retained accessory power (rap) must be active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 2-24. Express open: the express ...

  • Page 111: Vehicle Personalization

    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 vehicle options are purchased. On all vehicles, features such as climate cont...

  • Page 112

    7. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to personal settings menu, then press the tune/select knob to turn the feature on. A check mark appears after this selection when it is turned on and the entire list of personalization features will appear. 8. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to the featur...

  • Page 113

    4. Turn the tune/select knob until you reach the first letter you want; the letter will be highlighted. There is a complete alphabet with both upper and lower case letters and the numbers zero through nine. Also included are spaces and other non-letter characters such as the ampersand (&). 5. Press ...

  • Page 114

    Key fob reminder this feature chirps the horn three times when the driver’s door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter left inside of the vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, i...

  • Page 115

    When remote start is on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. You can then choose to activate any or all of the following features by turning the tune/select knob to highlight the feature, then pressing the knob to turn it on. Climate control: the climate control system will engage whe...

  • Page 116

    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. Start button recall if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is ...

  • Page 117

    To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed previously under “entering the personal settings menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until auto exit seat is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to...

  • Page 118

    Lights flash at unlock this feature allows the exterior lamps to flash when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work, and the lamps will not flash if the parking lamps or headlamps are on. If lights flash at unlock is turned on a...

  • Page 119

    Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the...

  • Page 120

    3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. 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...

  • Page 121

    Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since the vehicle left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use the follow...

  • Page 122

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

  • Page 123

    Doors unlock in park the feature allows all of the doors to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into park (p). Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may h...

  • Page 124

    Keyless doors unlock this feature automatically unlocks all of the doors when you approach the vehicle with your keyless access transmitter and pull either front door handle. See door locks on page 2-11 for more information. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped f...

  • Page 125

    To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed previously under “entering the personal settings menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until lock delay is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob to swi...

  • Page 126

    Front pass (passenger) window lock this feature allows you to choose whether or not to have the front passenger window deactivated as part of the window lockout button. If you would like the front passenger window to be deactivated when the window lockout button is pushed, turn this feature on. If t...

  • Page 127

    To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed previously under “entering the personal settings menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until chime volume high is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/select knob...

  • Page 128: Memory Seat, Mirrors And

    Exiting the personal settings menu once you have finished making your selections on the base audio system, you will automatically return to the main audio screen after 15 seconds. You can also press the f6 (back) button, located on the radio, to return to the main audio screen. Memory seat, mirrors ...

  • Page 129

    Entering the driver selection submenu to enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings, use the following procedure: 1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in acc position, or in rap and place the transmission in park (p) or the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (9 km/h). 2. Press any but...

  • Page 130

    Recall driver settings to recall driver settings, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under “entering the driver selection submenu.” 2. From the driver selection submenu, turn the tune/select knob ...

  • Page 131

    Entering the driver exit settings submenu to enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings, use the following procedure: 1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in acc position, or in rap and place the transmission in park (p) or the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (9 km/h). 2. Press any b...

  • Page 132

    Store exit settings to store exit settings, use the following procedure: 1. Adjust your settings for the driver’s seat, the outside rearview mirrors and the steering column to a comfortable exit position. 2. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions liste...

  • Page 133: Section 3

    Instrument panel overview ...............................3-4 hazard warning flashers ................................3-6 other warning devices ...................................3-6 horn .............................................................3-6 power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column ...

  • Page 134: Section 3

    Malfunction indicator lamp .............................3-64 oil pressure light .........................................3-66 security light ...............................................3-67 fog lamp light ............................................3-67 lights on reminder ...........................

  • Page 135: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 136: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 137

    The main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Instrument panel brightness control. See instrument panel brightness on page 3-39. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See dic controls and displays on page 3-69. Hud controls (if equipped). See ultrasonic rear parking assist (u...

  • Page 138: 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 on the console, near the shift lever. See instrument panel overview on pag...

  • Page 139: Heated Steering Wheel

    If the power tilt control is pressed up or down and held in that position, there will be a slight movement and a slight pause followed by a continuous movement in the direction the control is being pressed. This allows very fine control of the steering wheel position. If the control is bumped, the s...

  • Page 140

    Turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • g turn and lane-change signals. See turn and lane-change signals on page 3-8. • o headlamps. See headlamps on page 3-31. • 3 headlamp high/low-beam changer. See headlamp high/low-beam changer ...

  • Page 141: System

    Turn signal on chime if the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km), a warning chime will sound and the turn signal on message will appear on the driver information center (dic) display. See “turn signal on” under dic warnings and messages on page 3-74 for more information. Headlamp high/lo...

  • Page 142: Caution:

    The forward collision alert (fca) system provides an audible and visual warning if you approach a vehicle too rapidly. Fca also provides a visual warning with no audible warning if you are following another vehicle much too closely. Fca uses the adaptive cruise control radar to detect a vehicle dire...

  • Page 143: Caution:

    { caution: • on winding roads, fca may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on fca on winding roads. • when visibility is low, such as in fog, rain, or snow, fca performance is limited. There may not be enough warning distance to the vehicle in front o...

  • Page 144: Caution:

    Detecting the vehicle ahead the vehicle ahead symbol will only appear on the hud when a vehicle ahead of you is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly, fca will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. The symbol may disappear on curves, highway exit ramps, or...

  • Page 145: Flash-to-Pass

    Cleaning the system the radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens. See “cleaning the system” under adaptive cruise control on page 3-19. Flash-to-pass this feature allows you to use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in fr...

  • Page 146: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers

    X (delay adjustment): use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature. The closer you move the band toward mist, the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work. 6 (low speed): put the lever in this position for slow,...

  • Page 147: Windshield Washer

    Notice: going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the rainsense™ function. The rainsense™ system can be overridden at any time by manually tu...

  • Page 148: 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 149: Caution:

    With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. { caution...

  • Page 150

    Resuming a set speed suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume...

  • Page 151: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Using cruise control on hills how well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake to keep your speed d...

  • Page 152: Caution:

    Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Adaptive cruise control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control and is not a safety system. It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traffic co...

  • Page 153: Caution:

    { caution: • on winding roads, adaptive cruise control may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use adaptive cruise control on winding roads. • in heavy stop-and-go traffic, adaptive cruise control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a co...

  • Page 154: Caution:

    Engaging adaptive cruise control with the set button { caution: if you leave your adaptive cruise control switch 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 adaptive cruise control switch o...

  • Page 155

    This symbol will appear on the head-up display (hud) to indicate that adaptive cruise control is active. The number indicates the set speed. See head-up display (hud) on page 3-41 for more information. Make sure the set speed is visible on the hud so you know the speed your vehicle will accelerate t...

  • Page 156

    Decreasing set speed while using adaptive cruise control press in the set/decrease button on the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, briefly press the set/decrease button. Each time you do this, your set speed will be 1 mph ...

  • Page 157: Caution:

    A graphic on the hud indicates the selected follow distance. This picture shows a maximum follow distance. The vehicles will move closer together as you select a smaller follow distance. Alerting the driver the alert symbol will flash on the hud and a warning beep will sound when driver action is re...

  • Page 158: Caution:

    Approaching and following a vehicle the vehicle ahead symbol will only appear on the hud when a vehicle ahead is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly, adaptive cruise control will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. { caution: when the adaptive cruise c...

  • Page 159: Caution:

    { caution: adaptive cruise control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. Your vehicle may accelerate toward objects, such as a stopped vehicle that suddenly appears after the lead vehicle changes lanes. Your complete attention is always require...

  • Page 160: Caution:

    Curves in the road { caution: due to adaptive cruise control limitations in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra attention in curves and b...

  • Page 161: Caution:

    Adaptive cruise control may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. Adaptive cruise control may, occasionally, provide a driver alert and/or braking that you consider unnecessary. It could respond to signs, guardrails and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a cu...

  • Page 162

    Other vehicle lane changes if another vehicle enters the same lane as you, adaptive cruise control will not detect the vehicle until it is completely in the lane. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. Using adaptive cruise controls on hills and when towing a trailer how well adaptiv...

  • Page 163: Headlamps

    Other messages there are three messages that may appear on the dic. They are service radar cruise, radar cruise not ready and clean radar. These messages will appear to indicate a problem with the adaptive cruise control. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-74 for more information. Cleaning the ...

  • Page 164

    Auto (automatic): turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. Auto mode, if enabled, will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. Due to the “momentary” switch design, your automatic lights may be disabled ev...

  • Page 165

    Intellibeam intelligent high-beam headlamp control system if your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. Intellibeam is an enhancement to your vehicle’s headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on your rearview mirror, this system will turn the vehicle’s ...

  • Page 166

    Intellibeam may not turn off the high-beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle’s lamps because of any of the following: • the others vehicle’s lamp(s) are missing, damaged, obstructed from view or otherwise undetected. • the other vehicle’s lamp(s) are covered with dirt, snow and/or road spra...

  • Page 167: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Cleaning the intellibeam light sensor the light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle in front of the interior rearview mirror. Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface...

  • Page 168

    When the automatic lights are enabled and it is dark enough outside, the drl will turn off and the low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will go off, and the drl will turn back on. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp ...

  • Page 169: Fog Lamps

    Fog lamps use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamp controls are located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. - : the band with this symbol is used to turn the front fog lamps on and off. The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. To turn the fog ...

  • Page 170

    With twilight sentinel ® you will see the following happen: • when it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps (drl) will go off, and the headlamps and parking lamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with headlamps will also come on. • when it is bright enough outside, the headla...

  • Page 171: Entry Lighting

    Instrument panel brightness this feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Press in the center knob on the dic control panel until the knob pops out. Then turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. If you turn the knob completely clockwise, ...

  • Page 172: Reading Lamps

    Reading lamps the reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on. Press it again to turn the lamp off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 1...

  • Page 173: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Head-up display (hud) { caution: if the hud image is too bright, or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the hud image dim and placed low in your field of view. The head-up display (hud) allows you to see som...

  • Page 174

    The hud controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the dic control panel. ~ (head-up display): press this button to change the position of the hud on the windshield. Press the top part of the button to move the hud image up. Press the bottom part of the button to move the hud image do...

  • Page 175

    As light shines out from the hud, it is possible for light to shine back in. In rare occurrences, when the sun is at a specific angle and position, the sun’s rays can shine back into the hud. When this occurs, the display device within the hud will be temporarily illuminated. The event will end when...

  • Page 176: Ultrasonic Rear Parking

    Ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) the ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) system is designed to help you park while the vehicle is in reverse (r). It operates only at very low speeds, less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Urpa can help make parking easier and help you avoid colliding with objects such as ...

  • Page 177

    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 178: 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 center console lid and there may be an additional...

  • Page 179: Climate Controls

    Cigarette lighter notice: holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is ...

  • Page 180

    2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting, generally, between 70°f (21°c) and 80°f (27°c). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. If you set the system at the warmest temperature setting, the system will try to continuously ...

  • Page 181

    Yaz (fan): press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and allows the operator to manually select the amount of airflow. Press auto to return to automatic operation. If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, t...

  • Page 182

    Under some conditions, the air quality sensor system will not operate. In cold weather, the system may not be active (even if the auto indication is displayed) because of concerns of fogging your windows, which may occur by activating recirculation mode. Also, the air quality sensor system will not ...

  • Page 183

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

  • Page 184: Outlet Adjustment

    The recirculation mode is cancelled when you enter defog mode. If you select recirculation while in defog mode, it will be cancelled after 10 minutes. If you have fogging on the side windows, remain in defog or defrost mode until they clear. 0 (defrost): pressing the defrost button directs most of t...

  • Page 185

    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 186

    The right knob controls the air delivery to the rear passengers. Turning the knob all the way to the left will shut off airflow to the rear passengers. Operating with the rear air delivery off may make the entire vehicle warm or cool less quickly. It may also increase the air rush sound of the front...

  • Page 187

    The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located under the hood near the windshield, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. See doing your own service work on page 5-4 for information on doing your ow...

  • Page 188: Indicators

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

  • Page 189: Instrument Panel Cluster

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

  • Page 190: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “mph (km)” under dic controls and displays on page 3-69 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer wo...

  • Page 191: Airbag Readiness Light

    This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will be provided. Airbag readiness light there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The...

  • Page 192: Charging System Light

    Charging system light when you turn the engine on, 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 you get ...

  • Page 193: Caution:

    If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See towing your vehicle on page 4-36....

  • Page 194: Warning Light

    Low tire pressure warning light this light will come on briefly as you start the engine, for vehicles equipped with the tire pressure monitor system. It will then come on only when a flat or low tire pressure condition exists. See tire pressure monitor system on page 5-60 for more information. Tract...

  • Page 195: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Engine coolant temperature warning light the engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine is very hot. This light will also come on briefly when the vehicle is started. If the light does not go out or comes on and stays on while driving, there may be a problem with the cooli...

  • Page 196: 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 levels...

  • Page 197

    If the light is flashing the following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • reducing vehicle speed • avoiding hard accelerations • avoiding steep uphill grades if the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “if the light is on steady” following. If the light continues to flash,...

  • Page 198: Oil Pressure Light

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

  • Page 199: Security Light

    This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. This light will come on briefly when you start your engine. That is a check to be sure the light works. If it does not come on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. When the l...

  • Page 200: Cruise Control Light

    Cruise control light this light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See cruise control on page 3-16 and adaptive cruise control on page 3-19 for more information. Highbeam on light this light comes on whenever the high-beam head...

  • Page 201: Dic Controls And Displays

    Driver information center (dic) the driver information center (dic) gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The dic is also used to display warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the dic display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster, below the tachometer...

  • Page 202

    Dic buttons (base level) if your vehicle does not have a head-up display (hud), these are the buttons for your dic. « 4 ª (information): press the top or bottom of this button to scroll through the available vehicle information displays which include fuel range, fuel economy, fuel used, average spee...

  • Page 203

    « ~ ª (head-up display): press this button to change the position of the hud on the windshield. Press the top part of the button to move the hud image up. Press the bottom part of the button to move the hud image down. You can also adjust the brightness of the hud image. Press in the center knob on ...

  • Page 204

    Tire pressure this display, if equipped, shows the air pressure of each road tire in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa). If the tire pressure is normal, the value will display. If the tire pressure is low, low will appear on the display with the value. If the tire pressure is h...

  • Page 205

    Avg mph (avg km/h) this display shows the average speed of the vehicle 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 display. To reset avg mph, press the reset button. The display will retur...

  • Page 206: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Trip information display menu items the following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip information button. Odometer press the trip information button until the odometer appears on the dic display. The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles o...

  • Page 207

    Battery not charging service charging sys (system) this symbol appears with the battery not charging service charging sys message. This message will display when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your gm dealer. Battery saver active this message will...

  • Page 208

    Battery voltage low this symbol appears with the battered voltage low message. When this message displays, the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still ...

  • Page 209

    Check gas cap when this message displays, the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should recheck the gas cap to ensure that it is on and tightened properly. Check oil level this message will display when the oil level is low. See engine oil on page 5-16 for more information on checking your en...

  • Page 210

    Driver door ajar this symbol appears with the driver door ajar message. When this message displays, it means that the driver’s door was not closed completely. You should make sure that the driver’s door is closed completely. Engine coolant hot idle engine this symbol appears with the engine coolant ...

  • Page 211

    Engine overheated stop engine this message will display when the engine has overheated. Immediately look for a safe place to pull your vehicle over and turn the engine off right away to avoid severe engine damage. See engine overheating on page 5-26 and overheated engine protection operating mode on...

  • Page 212

    Ice possible this message will display when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Key fob battery low when this message displays, it means that the battery in your keyless access transmitter is low. Replace the battery in the transmitter. See “battery replacement” und...

  • Page 213

    Oil pressure low stop engine a multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed. See engine oil on page 5-16 for more information. Notice: if you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument p...

  • Page 214

    Right rear door ajar this symbol appears with the right rear door ajar message. When this message displays, it means that the passenger’s side rear door was not closed completely. You should check to make sure that the door is closed completely. Service ac (air conditioning) system this message will...

  • Page 215

    Service steering sys (system) your vehicle may be equipped with a speed variable assist steering system. See steering on page 4-11. The service steering sys message will display if a problem is detected with the speed variable assist steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice th...

  • Page 216

    Stability sys (system) active the stability sys active message will display 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 stay on for a ...

  • Page 217

    Starting disabled theft problem this message will display when incorrect conditions exist within the theft-deterrent system. See your gm dealer for service. Starting disabled throttle problem this message will display when your vehicle’s throttle system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle...

  • Page 218: Other Messages

    Turn signal on if you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on, this message will display as a reminder to turn off the turn signal. A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed. Other messages here are more messages that you can receive on your driv...

  • Page 219: 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 220: Radio With Cd

    Setting the date 1. Press the tune/select knob (the right knob) to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/select knob until set date appears on the display. 3. Press the tune/select knob to select set date. 4. Turn the tune/select knob to adjust the date. 5. Press the tune/select knob to update the t...

  • Page 221

    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 announcements concerning...

  • Page 222

    Playing the radio o (power): press this knob to turn the system on and off. N (volume): turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. Srce (source): press this button to select a source, either radio or cd. The cd must be loaded to select the source and to play. Cd will appear on the display...

  • Page 223

    4. Press the back (f6) button to exit the display. To return to the original display, repeatedly press the back (f6) button or wait for the display to time out. To search for stations, press the single arrow buttons. If the system is set to local, seek will appear on the display and seek to stations...

  • Page 224

    6. Press the back (f6) button to exit the display. To return to the original display, repeatedly press the back (f6) button or wait for the display to time out. When battery power is removed and later applied, you will not have to reset your radio presets. Presets home/away: this feature gives you t...

  • Page 225

    Audio equalizer: this feature allows you to select customized equalization settings. To choose an equalization setting (eq0 through eq5), perform the following steps: 1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/select knob until equalizer appears on the display. 3. Press t...

  • Page 226

    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 227

    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/select knob to ent...

  • Page 228

    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 229

    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 230

    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...

  • Page 231

    © ¨ (seek): press the left single arrow button to go to the previous or press the right single arrow button to go to the next track on the cd. ©¨ (scan): press the double arrow button to listen to each track for 10 seconds. The cd will go to a track, play for 10 seconds, then go on to the next track...

  • Page 232

    To insert multiple cds, do the following: 1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off. 2. Press and hold the load button for two seconds. Please wait will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. 3. Load the cd, when insert appears on the display, insert a cd partway into the slot, label s...

  • Page 233

    • rdm all (random all cds): plays all of the cds loaded in random, rather than sequential, order. Rdm all will appear on the display. Press the mode pushbutton again to turn off random play. Rdm all will disappear from the display. F6 disp (display): press this pushbutton to display the time of the ...

  • Page 234

    Root directory the root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory will be displayed as f1 root. All files contained directly under the root directory will be accessed prior to any root directory folders. However, playlists (px) will always...

  • Page 235

    Track names longer than 32 characters or 4 pages will be shortened. The display will not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename will not be displayed. Preprogrammed playlists you can access preprogrammed playlists which were created by winamp™, musicmatch™, or...

  • Page 236

    F2 [ (next folder): press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the next folder. Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Release this pushbutton to play the passage. Fwd and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. Pressing this button while in folder...

  • Page 237

    W (tune): turning the tune knob will fast track reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists. The track number and file name will appear on the display for each track. Turning this knob while in random will fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order. 4 (informa...

  • Page 238: Navigation/radio System

    If the cd is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good cd. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your gm dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your gm dealer when reporting the problem. Configurable ra...

  • Page 239: Radio Personalization

    Radio personalization accessing the radio’s main menu (base audio system) there are two different procedures for accessing the radio’s main menu depending upon whether or not your vehicle has the navigation system. To access the main menu of the radio, do one of the following: • using the base audio...

  • Page 240

    Radio main menu item descriptions (base audio system) the following descriptions are for the base audio system. For information pertaining to the navigation audio system, see “audio system” in the index of the navigation system manual supplied with your vehicle. E bass - mid (midrange) - treble: thi...

  • Page 241

    A seek local/distant: this feature instructs the audio system to seek only local radio stations with the strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a strong signal in a large area. Use local when you are in urban areas where there are several strong radio station signals and you want to lim...

  • Page 242: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Setup submenu items the following choices are available for programming using the base audio system. Personal settings menu this item turns the entire list of personalization features on or off. This item allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. The number ...

  • Page 243

    Audio steering wheel controls the audio steering wheel controls may be different depending on your vehicles options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: > (mute): press this button to silence the system. Press this button again, or any other radio b...

  • Page 244: Radio Reception

    When a cd is playing in the six-disc cd changer, press this button to go to the next available cd, if multiple cds are loaded. + u — (volume): press this button to increase or to decrease the volume. + t u — (seek): press either arrow to go to the next or the previous radio station and stay there. T...

  • Page 245: Care Of Your Cds

    Xm™ satellite radio service xm™ satellite radio service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast. Just as with fm, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. The radio may display no xm signal to indicate interference. Cellular ...

  • Page 246: Diversity Antenna System

    Diversity antenna system the am-fm antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with ra...

  • Page 247: Section 4

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

  • Page 248: 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 1-7. Defensive driving really means “be ready f...

  • Page 249

    Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every u.S. State to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. The...

  • Page 250

    There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher bac level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law...

  • Page 251: Caution:

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

  • Page 252

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If yo...

  • Page 253

    Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with abs: a computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separatel...

  • Page 254: Braking In Emergencies

    Using anti-lock do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. Braking in emergencies with anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In ma...

  • Page 255: Magnetic Ride Control

    You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See rocking your vehicle to get it out on page 4-31 and if you are stuck: in sand, mud, ice or snow on page 4-30 for more information. See also winter driving on page 4-26 for inf...

  • Page 256: Stabilitrak

    Stabilitrak ® system your vehicle may be equipped with a vehicle stability enhancement system called stabilitrak ® . It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists you with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Stabilitrak ® activates when the computer senses...

  • Page 257: 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. Speed variable assist steering your vehicle has a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all v...

  • Page 258

    Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. To help you steer in the direction you want to go, during certain sharp or sudden cornering maneuve...

  • Page 259: Off-Road Recovery

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

  • Page 260

    • 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 261: 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 262: Driving At Night

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

  • Page 263

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

  • Page 264: Caution:

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

  • Page 265: 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 266: 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 267: 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 268

    Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, mov...

  • Page 269: Highway Hypnosis

    Here are some things you can check before a trip: • windshield washer fluid: is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • wiper blades: are they in good shape? • fuel, engine oil, other fluids: have you checked all levels? • lamps: are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • ...

  • Page 270: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • keep your vehicle in good shape. C...

  • Page 271: Caution:

    { caution: coasting downhill in neutral (n) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine ...

  • Page 272: Winter Driving

    Winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: • have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • you may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Also see tires on page 5-51. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter oute...

  • Page 273

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

  • Page 274

    Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See anti-lock brake system (abs) on page 4-6. • allow greater following dista...

  • Page 275: Caution:

    • put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. ...

  • Page 276: Ice Or Snow

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

  • Page 277: Loading Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 278

    Tire and loading information label a vehicle specific tire and loading information label is attached to the vehicle’s 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...

  • Page 279

    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 280

    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 281: Caution:

    Certification label a vehicle specific certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door, and tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo and tongue ...

  • Page 282: 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 will keep going. { caution: things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudde...

  • Page 283

    Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • what is 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. • ...

  • Page 284: Towing A Trailer

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

  • Page 285

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

  • Page 286

    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 287

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

  • Page 288

    Following distance stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing you will need more passing distance up ahead when you are towing a trailer. And, be...

  • Page 289: Caution:

    Driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. Climbing grades steeper than four percent at temperatures above 90°f (32°c) w...

  • Page 290

    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 someo...

  • Page 291: 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 292: Section 5

    Tire chains ..................................................5-70 if a tire goes flat ........................................5-71 changing a flat tire .....................................5-72 removing the spare tire and tools ................5-73 removing the flat tire and installing the spare ti...

  • Page 293: 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 294: 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 7-11. ...

  • Page 295: 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 use of the rec...

  • Page 296: California Fuel

    California fuel if your vehicle is certified to meet california emission standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet california specifications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting california emissions standards, your vehicle will op...

  • Page 297

    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 298: 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 299: 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 300: 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 301: 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 302

    Engine compartment overview 3.6l v6 engine 5-12.

  • Page 303

    Your vehicle may be equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, which surround the vehicle’s engine cover. These sight shields need to be removed in order to access some of the underhood components in your vehicle. To remove the sight shields, turn the fasteners on each side to the left...

  • Page 304

    4.6l v8 engine 5-14.

  • Page 305

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.6l v8 engine, here is what you will see: a. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-94. B. Battery. See battery on page 5-38. C. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-54. D. Wi...

  • Page 306: Engine Oil

    Engine oil checking engine oil it is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the ...

  • Page 307

    When to add engine oil if the oil is 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 specifications on p...

  • Page 308

    • 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 309: Engine Oil Life System

    Substitute engine oil: when adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting gm standard gm4718m may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated sae 5w-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures. If temperatures are above 0°f ( − 18°c), you may substitute sae 10w-30 with the st...

  • Page 310

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

  • Page 311: 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 locating and accessing the air cleaner/filter. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter ...

  • Page 312: 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 6-14 for the correct part number for the filter. 7. Reinstall the cover by reversing steps 1 through 4. { cautio...

  • Page 313: Engine Coolant

    If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. Notice: use of automatic transmission fluid labeled other than dexron ® -iii, approved for the h-specification, may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Al...

  • Page 314: 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 315: 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 316: 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 317: 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 318: 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 319: 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 320: Caution:

    When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or slightly above the full cold/froid line on the side of the coolant surge tank. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. { caut...

  • Page 321: Caution:

    { caution: steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tan...

  • Page 322

    If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one-q...

  • Page 323: Power Steering Fluid

    5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the check coolant level message does not appear on the driver information center, the coolant is at the proper fill level. If a check coolant level message does app...

  • Page 324: 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 325: 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 reservoir location and access. 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 326: Caution:

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

  • Page 327: 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 328: Battery

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

  • Page 329: 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 330

    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 331: 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 332

    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 cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the v...

  • Page 333

    8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( − ) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to ...

  • Page 334: All-Wheel Drive

    To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicl...

  • Page 335: Rear Axle

    What to use refer to the maintenance schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-12. 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 fl...

  • Page 336: 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 337: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 5-49. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. High intensity discharge (hid) lighting { caution: the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very ...

  • Page 338: Front Turn Signal Lamps

    Front turn signal lamps a. Turn signal lamp b. Fog lamp if the fog lamp needs to be replaced, see your dealer. To replace a turn signal lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the protection shield located on the underside of the front of the vehicle by pulling out the push-pins located on the unders...

  • Page 339: Back-Up Lamps

    Back-up lamps 1. Open the trunk. 2. Pull out the push pins holding down the top portion of the cloth cover. 3. Fold the cover down slightly and locate the lamp assembly. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it from the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight ou...

  • Page 340: Windshield Wiper Blade

    Windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See scheduled maintenance on page 6-4. It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length an...

  • Page 341: Tires

    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 the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield. 5. Replace the blade assembly with a new one. 6. Repeat t...

  • Page 342: 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 343

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

  • Page 344

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

  • Page 345

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

  • Page 346

    Tire terminology and definitions air pressure: the amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kpa). Accessory weight: this means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of...

  • Page 347

    Load index: an assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum inflation pressure: the maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum load rating: the load rating for a t...

  • Page 348: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    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 remains. See when it is time for new tires on page 5-65. Utqgs (uniform tire quality grading standards): a tire information system that provides consumers with...

  • Page 349

    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 350: 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 351

    If a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpm system will display the check tire pressure warning message on the driver information center (dic) and, at the same time, illuminate the low tire pressure warning symbol, on the instrument panel cluster. When the tire pressure monitoring system w...

  • Page 352

    The tpm matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Press the push-button ignition switch to off/acc. 3. Using the keyless access transmitter, lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors. 4. Press the lock and unlock buttons, at the same time, on the keyless access transmitter. A single...

  • Page 353

    This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with rss-210 of i...

  • Page 354: Caution:

    The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See scheduled maintenance on page 6-4. When rotating p235/50r17 95s als or 255/45zr18 99y size tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not inc...

  • Page 355: 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. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • you can see the indicators at...

  • Page 356: 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 357

    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 358: 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 359: 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 360: Tire Chains

    Tire chains { caution: if your vehicle has p255/45r17 98v, p255/ 45r18 99w or 255/45zr18 99y size tires, do not use tire chains, there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The ...

  • Page 361: 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 362: 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 363

    When you have a flat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. To gain access to the spare...

  • Page 364

    3. Remove the compact spare tire. See compact spare tire on page 5-82 for more information about the compact spare tire. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b). 5-74.

  • Page 365: Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire if your vehicle has wheel covers, use the flat end of the wheel wrench to remove the covers. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to gently pry off the wheel cover. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don’t try to remove the wheel cov...

  • Page 366

    1. Place the wheel wrench (a) securely over the wheel nut (b). Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Find the jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The notches in the plasti...

  • Page 367: Caution:

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

  • Page 368: Caution:

    8. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. { caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places ...

  • Page 369

    10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. 11. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. 12. Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wren...

  • Page 370: Caution:

    { caution: incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new gm original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as y...

  • Page 371: 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. After you’ve put the compact spare ti...

  • Page 372: Compact Spare Tire

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

  • Page 373: Fabric/carpet

    Never use these to clean the vehicle: • gasoline • benzene • naphtha • carbon tetrachloride • acetone • paint thinner • turpentine • lacquer thinner • nail polish remover they can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too. Do not use any of these products un...

  • Page 374: Vinyl

    4. Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect. 5. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 6. When the stain is removed, blot the cleaned area with another dry, clean, soft, white cloth. Using cleaner on fabric 1. First, try the cleaner...

  • Page 375: Leather

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

  • Page 376: Care Of Safety Belts

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

  • Page 377: Finish Care

    Finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Gm-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See vehicle care/appearance materials on page 5-90. The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. Th...

  • Page 378: Tires

    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 379: Sheet Metal Damage

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

  • Page 380

    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 381: 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 382: Electrical System

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

  • Page 383: Power Windows And Other

    Power windows and other power options circuit breakers protect the power windows and power seats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in your vehicle a...

  • Page 384: Underhood Fuse Block

    Underhood fuse block eb 5-94.

  • Page 385

    The underhood fuse block is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location, and removal procedure for the front compartment underhood sights shields. To access the fuses, push in the...

  • Page 386

    Fuses usage ipm aldl instrument panel module assembly line data link connector hud heads-up display, column lock module v8 ecm v8 ecm, evap solenoid abs anti-lock brake controller str rly starter relay wash noz/aqs heated washer nozzles, air quality sensor™ odd coils odd ignition coils, odd fuel inj...

  • Page 387: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Relays usage low speed fan relay mini cooling fan low speed accessory relay mini ignition 3 park lamp relay micro parking lamps high beam relay micro high beams low beam relay/hid mini-opt low beam/hid high speed fan relay mini cooling fan high speed s/p fan relay mini cooling fan series/parallel ho...

  • Page 388: Caution:

    To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: { caution: a safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work fo...

  • Page 389

    2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear-locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. 3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage. 4. Check to make sure the safety belt...

  • Page 390

    Driver’s side fuses usage spare spare amp amplifier spare spare spare spare theft/shifter theft sensors, auto shifter mr-rtd mod (opt) mr-cvrtd suspension module (option) rear dr mod rear door modules elc sol (opt) exhaust solenoid fuses usage driver dr mod driver door module tv/vics infotainment (e...

  • Page 391

    Fuses usage rr shlf speaker rear shelf speaker dpm memory seat, lumbar trunk dr valet trunk release, valet reverse lamp reverse lamps, rear parking aid, inside rearview mirror air bag airbag position lamps (opt) rear taillamps joint connector joint connector relays usage elc relay (opt) elc compress...

  • Page 392

    Passenger’s side fuses usage spare spare trunk diode trunk diode canister vent canister vent solenoid rt turn-rim right turn signal sunroof (opt) sunroof module (option) stop lamps stoplamps fuel pump fuel pump rf htd st/s-band front passenger heated seat, s-band antenna fuses usage radio/onstar rad...

  • Page 393

    Fuses usage rear fog lamp (opt) rear fog lamps (option) afterboil (opt) after boil pump rim ignition to rim joint connector joint connector relays usage spare spare rear defog relay mini rear defog fuel pump relay micro fuel pump rear fog lamp rly micro (opt) rear fog lamps (option) relays usage sto...

  • Page 394

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r134a 2.2 lbs 1.0 kg cooling system 13.0 quarts ...

  • Page 395: 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 396: 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 397: 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 4-31. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. S...

  • Page 398: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance when the change engine oil soon message in the driver information center (dic) comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the be...

  • Page 399

    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 5-19. An emission control service. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). • • inspect engine air clea...

  • Page 400

    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. Service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000...

  • Page 401: 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 402: Owner Checks And Services

    (h) change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − in heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°f (32°c) or higher. − in hilly or mountainous terrain. − when doing frequent trailer towing. − uses suc...

  • Page 403: At Each Fuel Fill

    At each fuel fill it is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Engine oil level check check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See engine oil on page 5-16 for further details. Notice: it is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper...

  • Page 404: At Least Once A Year

    At least once a year starter switch 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. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular...

  • Page 405: Caution:

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

  • Page 406: Recommended Fluids And

    Recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil the engine requires a special engine oil meeting gm standard gm4718m. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synt...

  • Page 407

    Usage fluid/lubricant key lock cylinders multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no. U.S. 12346241, in canada 10953474). Rear axle sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. U.S. 12378261, in canada 10953455) meeting gm specification 9986115. Front axle (all-wheel drive) sae 75w-90 synthet...

  • Page 408

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your gm dealer. Part gm part number acdelco ® part number engine air cleaner/filter element 25099149 a1208c engine oil filter 3.6l v6 4.6l v8 25177917 89017342 pf2129 p...

  • Page 409: 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 410

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

  • Page 411

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-17.

  • Page 412

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-18.

  • Page 413: Section 7

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

  • Page 414: 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 415: Online Owner Center

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

  • Page 416: Telephone (Tty) Users

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

  • Page 417: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

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

  • Page 418: Roadside Service

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

  • Page 419: Courtesy Transportation

    Reaching roadside service dial the toll-free roadside service number: 1-800-882-1112. A roadside service advisor will assist you and request the following information: • a description of the problem • name, home address, home telephone number • location of your cadillac and number you are calling fr...

  • Page 420

    Transportation options warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait cadillac helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: shuttle servic...

  • Page 421: Data Recorders

    Courtesy transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All courtesy transportation arrangements will be administered by appropri...

  • Page 422: Reporting Safety Defects

    To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. Gm will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consen...

  • Page 423: 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 424

    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 425

    A accessory power outlets ................................. 3-46 adaptive cruise control ................................... 3-19 additives, fuel ................................................. 5-6 add-on electrical equipment ............................ 5-92 air cleaner/filter, engine ..............

  • Page 426

    Audio systems radio personalization ................................. 3-107 audio system(s) radio with cd ............................................ 3-88 setting the time .......................................... 3-87 theft-deterrent feature ............................... 3-110 understanding rad...

  • Page 427

    Child restraints (cont.) lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) .......................... 1-38 older children ............................................. 1-26 securing a child restraint designed for the latch system ................................... 1-40 securing a child r...

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    Customer assistance information (cont.) customer assistance offices ........................... 7-4 customer satisfaction procedure ..................... 7-2 gm mobility reimbursement program ............... 7-5 reporting safety defects to general motors .... 7-11 reporting safety defects to the can...

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    Engine air cleaner/filter ......................................... 5-21 battery ....................................................... 5-38 check and service engine soon light ............ 3-64 coolant ...................................................... 5-23 coolant heater ........................

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    Gage (cont.) speedometer .............................................. 3-58 tachometer ................................................. 3-58 garage door opener ....................................... 2-41 gasoline octane ........................................................ 5-5 specifications ....

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    K keyless access system ..................................... 2-3 keyless access system, operation ...................... 2-4 keys ............................................................... 2-2 l labelling, tire sidewall .................................... 5-52 lamps battery load management .....

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    M magnetic ride control ....................................... 4-9 maintenance schedule additional required services ........................... 6-6 at each fuel fill ........................................... 6-9 at least once a month .................................. 6-9 at least once a year .....

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    Other warning devices ...................................... 3-6 outlet adjustment ............................................ 3-52 outside automatic dimming mirror ............................. 2-38 convex mirror ............................................. 2-38 parallel park assist mirror .........

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    Radios (cont.) radio personalization ................................. 3-107 radio with cd ............................................ 3-88 setting the time .......................................... 3-87 theft-deterrent .......................................... 3-110 understanding reception ........

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    Safety belts (cont.) rear safety belt comfort guides for children and small adults ......................... 1-23 rear seat passengers ................................. 1-20 right front passenger position ...................... 1-20 safety belt extender .................................... 1-25 safe...

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    Storage areas (cont.) cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-45 glove box .................................................. 2-45 stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow ...................... 4-30 sun visors ..................................................... 2-19 sunroof ...........

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    Trunk ............................................................ 2-13 turn and lane-change signals .......................... 3-8 turn signal/multifunction lever ........................... 3-8 twilight sentinel ® ............................................ 3-37 u ultrasonic rear parking assist (...

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    Windshield wiper blade replacement ...................................... 5-50 fuses ........................................................ 5-92 rainsense™ ii wipers .................................. 3-14 windshield wipers ....................................... 3-13 winter driving .................