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Cadillac 2005 XLR Owner's Manual

Summary of 2005 XLR

  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 safety belts .............................................. 1-5 child restraints ....................................... 1-19 airbag system .......................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath, and the name xlr are registered trademarks of general motors corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time to the product 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 ...............................................1-2 heated and cooled seats ................................1-3 power reclining seatback ..................

  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of both the driver’s and the passenger’s seats. • 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 ...

  • Page 9: Heated And Cooled Seats

    Use the top lumbar switch to adjust support to the middle seatback and the bottom lumbar switch to adjust support to the lower seatback. Press the front of the switch to increase support and the rear of the switch to decrease support. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may dur...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Safety Belts

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

  • Page 12

    You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and so...

  • Page 13

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

  • Page 14

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

  • Page 15: Safety Belts

    Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: won’t i be trapped in the vehicle aft...

  • Page 16: Driver Position

    Q: if i’m a good driver, and i never drive far from home, why should i wear safety belts? A: you may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident — even one that isn’t your fault — you and your passenger can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, su...

  • Page 17

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

  • Page 18

    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 ...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, ...

  • Page 24: Passenger Position

    Passenger position to learn how to wear the passenger’s safety belt properly, see driver position on page 1-10. Safety belt pretensioners your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. They are on the buckle end of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. They help the safety belts re...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Caution:

    { caution: people should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240...

  • Page 29: Caution:

    For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufactu...

  • Page 30: 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 31

    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 32

    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 33: Caution:

    { caution: a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Be sure to turn off the airbag before using a rear-facing child restrain...

  • Page 34

    Lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) your vehicle has lower anchors at the passenger position that can be used to install a child seat. A label on the seatback shows where each lower anchor is. You can use these lower anchors to install the child seat instead of using the veh...

  • Page 35: Caution:

    A. Lower anchorage b. Lower anchorage { caution: if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a latch-type child restraint is properly...

  • Page 36: For The Latch System

    Securing a child restraint designed for the latch system your vehicle has passenger airbags. There is an airbag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s airbags. See airbag off switch on page 1-44 for more on this, including important safety information. Your vehicle will ...

  • Page 37: Caution:

    Caution: (continued) we, therefore, recommend that rear-facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the passenger seat, always move the passenger ...

  • Page 38: Passenger Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in the passenger seat position your vehicle has passenger airbags. There is an airbag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s airbags. See airbag off switch on page 1-44 for more on this, including important safety information. Your vehicle will...

  • Page 39: Caution:

    Caution: (continued) if you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the passenger seat, always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go. { caution: if the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbags, it means that something may be wrong with the airb...

  • Page 40

    4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-34.

  • Page 41: Caution:

    6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secur...

  • Page 42: Airbag System

    Airbag system your vehicle has four airbags — a frontal airbag for the driver, another frontal airbag for the passenger, a side impact airbag for the driver, and another side impact airbag for the passenger. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflatin...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 3-49 for more information. Where are the airbags? The ...

  • Page 45

    The passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-39.

  • Page 46: Caution:

    The passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. { 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 inf...

  • Page 47

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

  • Page 48

    Vehicles with dual stage airbags are also equipped with seat position sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. The seat position sensor provides information which is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at ...

  • Page 49: 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 passenger’s bag, the s...

  • Page 50: Airbag Off Switch

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

  • Page 51: Caution:

    Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: • my vehicle has no rear seat; • my vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or • the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the...

  • Page 52

    To turn off the passenger’s airbags, insert your vehicle key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the off position. The airbag off light on the center console will come on to let you know that the passenger’s airbags are off. The airbag off light will stay on to remind you that the airba...

  • Page 53: Vehicle

    To turn the passenger’s airbags on, insert your vehicle key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the on position. 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. You do ...

  • Page 54: Restraint System Check

    Restraint system check checking your restraint systems now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a...

  • Page 55

    If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have latch system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or latch system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag inflates...

  • Page 56: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-50

  • Page 57: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-2 keyless access system ...................................2-4 keyless access system operation ....................2-5 doors and locks .............................................2-9 door locks ......................................

  • Page 58: 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 59

    There is a key that works the glove box and can open the trunk if vehicle power is lost. See trunk on page 2-13 for more information. This key can also be used to turn on/off the passenger’s airbags. See airbag off switch on page 1-44. Your vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. ...

  • Page 60: Keyless Access System

    Keyless access system your vehicle has a keyless access system that operates on a radio frequency subject to federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this devi...

  • Page 61

    Keyless access system operation your vehicle has a keyless access system that allows you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your trunk lid and disarm or arm your theft-deterrent system. The range distance is as much as 100 feet (30 m) away. Your vehicle comes with two transmitters, and up to four...

  • Page 62

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

  • Page 63

    3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located on the lower rear fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See trunk on page 2-13 for more information on the key cylinder. 4. Open the trunk. 5. Turn the key five times within five seconds. 6. The dic messa...

  • Page 64

    Battery replacement under normal use, the battery in your keyless access transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is prob...

  • Page 65: 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 it will not open. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not l...

  • Page 66

    To open a door from the inside, press the button in front of the door handle and push the door open. If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open the door. If you are inside the vehicle, use the door release handle located on the floor next to each se...

  • Page 67: Power Door Locks

    If you are outside the vehicle, there is a door release tab in the trunk. The tab is located behind a panel on the driver’s side of the trunk. Pull the handle to unlock and unlatch the driver’s door. See trunk on page 2-13 for information on opening the trunk during a loss of power. Power door locks...

  • Page 68: Automatic Door Locks

    When the lock portion of the button is pressed and the door is closed, a beep will sound and the light will come on for a few seconds, then turn off. If the button is pressed and the door is open, a beep will sound and the light will stay on continuously. When the unlock portion of the button is pre...

  • Page 69: Trunk

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

  • Page 70

    You can also press the button with the trunk symbol on the keyless access transmitter to open the trunk. To disable this feature, see “valet lockout switch” under theft-deterrent systems on page 2-19. You may passively enter the trunk when you squeeze the trunk release sensor located on the rear of ...

  • Page 71

    If the vehicle has lost battery power, you can still open the trunk using the key. The key cylinder is located behind a cover on the lower rear fascia on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Use the key to pry open the door to access the key cylinder. Emergency trunk release handle notice: using the em...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Power Windows

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

  • Page 74: Caution:

    Anti-pinch feature if any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal oper...

  • Page 75: 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 is equipped with a theft-deterrent alarm system. Wi...

  • Page 76

    The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the driver’s door with the power door lock switch after the doors are closed. If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you leave with the keyless access transmitter, have the passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are closed. This way the al...

  • Page 77: Valet Lockout Switch

    Valet lockout switch the valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box. Press the switch to on to disable the use of the trunk and convertible top. The trunk cannot be opened except by using the key if the valet lockout is on. Press the switch to off to enable the use of the trunk and convert...

  • Page 78: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions your vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. / (start): press this button while your foot is on the brake to start the engine. The keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle for the ignition to work. 9 acc (off/accessory): when the engine is on or ...

  • Page 79: Starting Your Engine

    Starting your engine move your shift lever to park (p) or neutral (n). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use neutral (n) only. The keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle for the ignition to work. Notice: do...

  • Page 80: Engine Coolant Heater

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

  • Page 81: Caution:

    Automatic transmission operation there are several different positions for your shift lever. Park (p): this position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. { caution: it is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the...

  • Page 82: Caution:

    Reverse (r): use this gear to back up. Notice: shifting to reverse (r) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to reverse (r) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of sno...

  • Page 83

    Driver shift control the driver shift control feature gives you more manual control over the operation of the transmission. To use this feature, move the shift lever from the automatic overdrive (d) position to the left and into the driver shift control gate. A plus symbol will also appear on the sh...

  • Page 84: Parking Brake

    Some automatic downshifts may occur to maintain minimum engine speed. This will only occur if you leave the vehicle in too high of a gear range for the speed the vehicle is traveling. For example, if you have been driving in fifth gear range and come to a stop without manually downshifting, fifth ge...

  • Page 85: Caution:

    When you move out of park (p) or neutral (n) and the engine is running, the parking brake should release. If the parking brake has not been fully released and you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on. If the parking brake does not ful...

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® your vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. The mirror also contains onstar ® controls. For more information about onstar ® , see onstar ® system on page 2-36. O (on/off): this button, located on the lower left side of the mir...

  • Page 91

    Both mirrors have a heated feature to rid them of snow, ice, or condensation. They will heat when the rear window defogger is turned on. See “rear window defogger” under dual climate control system on page 3-40. If the vehicle has the memory option, the preferred mirror position can be stored. See m...

  • Page 92: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside convex mirror { caution: a convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger...

  • Page 93

    Onstar ® services the following plan is included on new vehicles for one year from the date of purchase. This onstar ® subscription can be extended for time beyond the first year to meet your needs. For more information, press the onstar ® button to speak with an advisor. Directions and connections ...

  • Page 94: Homelink

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

  • Page 95: 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 96

    3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on homelink ® and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute step 3 with the procedure noted in “gate operator and canadi...

  • Page 97

    Gate operator and canadian programming canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for homelink ® to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some u.S. Gate operators are manufactured to “...

  • Page 98: Storage Areas

    Reprogramming a single homelink ® button to program a device to homelink ® using a homelink ® button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired homelink ® button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. While still holding th...

  • Page 99: Map Pocket

    Map pocket the map/storage pockets are located on each door behind a cover. Floor mats your vehicle’s floor mats are specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver’s side floor mat is held in place by two snaps and the passenger’s side ...

  • Page 100: Rear Storage Area

    Rear storage area there is a cargo divider located in the trunk to keep cargo from getting in the way of the retractable hardtop. The cargo divider must be in place for the top to move. To install the cargo divider, snap the bottom of the divider onto the snaps (b) located on the floor of the trunk....

  • Page 101: Retractable Hardtop

    Retractable hardtop the following procedures explain the proper operation of the retractable hardtop. The retractable hardtop will not operate if the valet lockout switch is on. If the retractable hardtop is lowered or raised multiple times, the engine should be running while doing so to prevent dra...

  • Page 102

    4. Make sure that nothing or no one is on or around the top. Make sure the trunk cargo cover is in place with nothing on top or in front of the cargo cover. See rear storage area on page 2-44 for more information. Also, make sure the valet lockout switch is off. 5. Push and hold the bottom of the re...

  • Page 103

    5. Push and hold the top of the retractable hardtop button located behind the shift lever. The windows will automatically lower and the top will raise. A chime will sound when the top has raised completely. After the top is fully raised, release the retractable hardtop button. If you press the butto...

  • Page 104

    Notice: pressing the retractable hardtop button when the hydraulic pump valve is open could damage the pump. Always close the hydraulic pump valve after the retractable hardtop has been closed manually. 6. Pull both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link down to unlock the linkage. 7. Move the r...

  • Page 105

    8. Push both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link up until they stop to lock the linkage. 9. Close the hydraulic pump valve by turning it clockwise with your hand until it stops. 10. Remove the upright center storage compartment. Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding the storage are...

  • Page 106

    11. Reach behind the square hole and push the front tonneau over-center link up. The front tonneau should pull up easily. If it does not, push the over-center link up more. 12. Manually move the front tonneau to the open position. Once the front tonneau is open, fold the side wings in by gently pres...

  • Page 107

    13. Reach in from the side of the vehicle and under the top to remove the headliner plug. The plug will be located in the center of the top near the front. 14. Insert the wrench into the bolt beneath the plug location. Turn the wrench about one-quarter turn counterclockwise until it stops while gent...

  • Page 108

    16. Hold the top in the front and the rear and lift the top until it is almost closed. Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the rear of the top and the rear window. 17. Place your hands on the top and guide the top into the closed position. 2-52.

  • Page 109

    18. While sitting in the driver’s seat, pull down on the rear of the top. 19. While holding the rear of the top down, insert the wrench into the bolt in the plug opening in the headliner. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until it stops to fully open the latch jaws around the pins. 20. Pull down on t...

  • Page 110: Vehicle Personalization

    21. From outside the vehicle, push down on both rear corners of the top to make sure it is completely locked into place. 22. From inside the vehicle, reach behind the headrest and gently pull the wings out a small amount. Then, fold the front tonneau to the closed position. 23. Manually close the tr...

  • Page 111

    Use the following steps to program each button: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat including the seatback recliner, lumbar and head restraint, both outside mirrors and the steering wheel to a comfortable position. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are heard, then release the button. A second mirro...

  • Page 112: Notes

    ✍ notes 2-56.

  • Page 113: 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 114: Section 3

    Security light ...............................................3-59 fog lamp light ............................................3-59 lights on reminder ......................................3-59 highbeam on light .......................................3-59 fuel gage ......................................

  • Page 115: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 116: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 117

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Head-up display (hud) controls/instrument panel brightness controls. See head-up display (hud) on page 3-34 or instrument panel brightness on page 3-32. B. Turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3...

  • Page 118: Hazard Warning Flashers

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

  • Page 119: Steering Column

    Power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column the power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down and the steering wheel will go down. Push the control...

  • Page 120

    Turn and lane-change signals the turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automati...

  • Page 121: Flash-to-Pass

    Flash-to-pass this feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use. When you do, the following will occur: • if the low-beam headlamps are on, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They wil...

  • Page 122: Rainsense™ Wipers

    & (delay): move the lever to this position to activate the rainsense™ function. Adjustments in this region change the sensitivity of the rainsense™ system. 9 (off): move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. 8 (mist): move the lever all the way down to mist and release for a ...

  • Page 123

    The rainsense™ system can be activated by moving the wiper lever up to the delay position and turning the delay adjust band to one of the five sensitivity levels. The bottom delay adjust position is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield...

  • Page 124: Windshield Washer

    Windshield washer k (washer fluid): the lever on the right side of the steering column also controls the windshield washer. There is a button at the end of the lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the button and hold it. The washer will spray until you release the button. The wipers...

  • Page 125: Caution:

    + (resume/accelerate): move the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. T (set): press this button to set the speed. 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...

  • Page 126: Caution:

    Setting cruise control { caution: if you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cr...

  • Page 127

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

  • Page 128: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Ending cruise control there are two ways to turn off the cruise control: • step lightly on the brake pedal • move the cruise control switch to off erasing speed memory when you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Adaptive cruise control if you...

  • Page 129: Caution:

    { caution: adaptive cruise control will not apply hard braking or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians or animals. When you are approaching a vehicle or object, adaptive cruise control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a coll...

  • Page 130: Caution:

    Some of the adaptive cruise controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. 9 (off): this position turns the system off. R (on): this position turns the system on. S (resume/increase): push the switch to this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the ...

  • Page 131

    The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the speed you will travel if there is not a vehicle detected in your path. To set adaptive cruise control, do the following: 1. Make sure the head-up display (hud) is on and properly adjusted. See head-up display (hud) on page 3-34 for more informatio...

  • Page 132

    Increasing set speed while using adaptive cruise control there are two ways to increase the set speed: • use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. • move th...

  • Page 133

    Selecting the follow distance (gap) when the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it will adjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain the follow distance (gap) you select. Use the gap button on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance. Press the top of the button to increase the distance or ...

  • Page 134: Caution:

    Alerting the driver the alert symbol will flash on the hud and a warning beep will sound when driver action is required. Driver action is required when: • adaptive cruise control cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly. • the vehicle speed drops below about ...

  • Page 135: 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 136: Caution:

    Stationary or very slow-moving objects { caution: adaptive cruise control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. You could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not use adaptive cruise control when approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles ...

  • Page 137: 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 138: 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 139

    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 control on hills how well adaptive cruise control will work ...

  • Page 140: Exterior Lamps

    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. The lens is located on the driver’s side of the front fascia. Clean the surface with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water on a dampened cloth. After cleanin...

  • Page 141: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    The exterior lamp band has four positions: o (off): turning the band to this position turns off all lamps. Auto (automatic): turning the band to this position sets the exterior lamps in automatic mode. Auto mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending on how much light is available outside...

  • Page 142

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

  • Page 143: Fog Lamps

    Fog lamps use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction lever next to the exterior lamp control. - (fog lamps): turning the band to this position will turn the fog lamps on. When you turn the fog lamps on, the fog lamp light will ...

  • Page 144

    You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even when it is dark outside. After starting the vehicle, turn the exterior lamp control band to off, then release it. The lamps will remain off until you turn the control band to off again. Twilight sentinel ® also provides exterior illumination as you l...

  • Page 145: Courtesy Lamps

    Courtesy lamps when any door or the trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on unless it is bright outside. You can also turn on the courtesy lamps by pressing the interior lamp button on the right side of the instrument panel cluster. Entry/exit lighting with entry lighting, the interior la...

  • Page 146: 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 147

    The hud controls are located to the left of the steering wheel. + ! - (brightness): this button is used to adjust the brightness of the hud and the instrument panel cluster. Dimmer: this button is used to select the hud or the instrument panel cluster to adjust the brightness. Hud: this button is us...

  • Page 148

    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 149: (Urpa)

    Ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) ultrasonic rear parking assist can help you to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area, making parking easier. { caution: even with the ultrasonic rear park assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up. The sy...

  • Page 150: Accessory Power Outlets

    When you shift into reverse (r) and an object is detected, the following will occur in sequence depending on the distance from the object: • at 5 feet (1.5 m) a chime will sound and one amber light will be lit; • at 40 inches (1.0 m) both amber lights will be lit; • at 20 inches (0.5 m) a continuous...

  • Page 151

    Notice: when using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your vehicle’s battery. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with t...

  • Page 152: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual climate control system with this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. When your vehicle is first started, the system will recall the last temperature fan and mode settings for that driver. Automatic operation auto (automatic): when this ...

  • Page 153

    3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. You can switch from english to metric units through the driver information center (dic). See dic controls and displays on page 3-61 for more information. The air-conditioning system re...

  • Page 154

    ªn« (mode): pressing the switch and changing the mode cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press the auto button to return to automatic operation. To change the current mode, select one of the following: h (vent): this mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. % ...

  • Page 155

    Sensors there are sensors to measure the temperature and sun’s effect on passenger comfort. The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation then uses the information to maintain the selected temperature when operating in auto mode by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, th...

  • Page 156

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

  • Page 157: Outlet Adjustment

    Outlet adjustment use the thumbwheel to open or close the outlets. Operation tips • clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • use of non-gm approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of ...

  • Page 158: 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 159

    United states shown, canada similar 3-47.

  • Page 160: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). There is only one scale for mph and km/h. Use the driver information center (dic) controls to switch between mph and km/h. See dic controls and displays on page 3-61 for mo...

  • Page 161: Airbag Readiness Light

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

  • Page 162: Airbag Off Light

    Airbag off light when you turn the passenger’s airbags off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the airbags have been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the airbags back on. See airbag off switch on page 1-44 for more on this, including important safety information. ...

  • Page 163: Caution:

    { caution: if the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbags, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The passenger’s airbags could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has iden...

  • Page 164: Caution:

    Brake system warning light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. This light should come on when you start the engine. If it does not come on ...

  • Page 165: Light

    Anti-lock brake system warning light with the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and tur...

  • Page 166

    You can acknowledge this message by pressing the reset button. When the service stabilitrak message is displayed, the stabilitrak ® system will not assist you in controlling the vehicle. You should have the system serviced as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly. When the system is work...

  • Page 167: Tire Pressure Light

    Tire pressure light this light should come on briefly as you start the engine. It will then come on only when a flat or low tire pressure condition exists. See tire pressure monitor system on page 6-55 for more information. Malfunction indicator lamp check engine light your vehicle is equipped with ...

  • Page 168

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

  • Page 169

    You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (these conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) this will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you ex...

  • Page 170: Engine Oil Pressure Gage

    Engine oil pressure gage the engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kpa (kilopascals) when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kpa). In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as ...

  • Page 171: Security Light

    Security light for information regarding this light, see theft-deterrent systems on page 2-19. Fog lamp light the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See fog lamps on page 3-31 for more information. Lights on reminder t...

  • Page 172: Fuel Gage

    Fuel gage your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, low fuel will appear on the driver information center (dic) display. At this time, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Press rese...

  • Page 173: Dic Controls And Displays

    You can use the driver information center (dic) to display more detailed fuel information. While scrolling through the dic, you will also find: • average xx.X mpg (average miles per gallon): the fuel economy calculated for the last 20 gallons (76 l) of fuel used, or since you last reset the display....

  • Page 174

    + (interior lamps): press this button to turn the interior lamps on and off. Options: press this button to choose personal options that are available on your vehicle. Reset: press this button to reset a feature. It is also used to switch between english and metric options. Use the information button...

  • Page 175

    Elapsed time: this feature is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another. To operate, press the information button to display elapsed time. Each of the fields for the hours, minutes and seconds are two numeric digits. Once elapsed time 00:00:00 is disp...

  • Page 176: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Dic warnings and messages these messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems. You must then press reset to clear the display screen for further use. However, be sure to take any message that appears on the display screen seriously and remember that pressing the ...

  • Page 177

    Coolant over temp: this message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle in park (p) until it cools down and the message is removed. Do not increase engine speed above a normal idle. If it does not cool down, turn off the engine and have it serv...

  • Page 178

    High voltage: this message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging. To avoid being stranded, have the electrical system checked by your gm dealer. You can reduce the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate control on auto and the fan...

  • Page 179

    Low oil pressure: if this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed. Low voltage: this message will appear whe...

  • Page 180

    No fob, off or run?: this message is displayed when you turn off the engine, but the vehicle does not detect a keyless access transmitter in the vehicle. The vehicle will remain in accessory mode until the engine has been turned off or started, or five minutes has expired. If you select off, the veh...

  • Page 181

    Service elect system: this message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the powertrain control module (pcm). Have your vehicle serviced by your gm dealer. Service fuel system: the powertrain control module (pcm) has detected a problem within the fuel system when this message app...

  • Page 182

    Stabilitrak active: you may see the stabilitrak active message on the driver information center. It means that an advanced, computer-controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you are steering. This stability enhancement system activates when the comp...

  • Page 183

    Top inop – valet on: this message will display when the retractable hardtop button is pressed and the valet switch is on. Turn off the valet switch before using the retractable hardtop. Top inop out of park: this message will display if the retractable hardtop button is pressed while the vehicle is ...

  • Page 184: Other Messages

    Other messages here are more messages that you can receive on your driver information center (dic). To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the reset button. • accessory mode on • change oil soon (see engine oil on page 6-13 and engine oil life...

  • Page 185

    Dic vehicle personalization your vehicle is equipped with personalization capabilities that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. The back of the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2. The current driver’s preferences are recalled when one of ...

  • Page 186

    Auto recall this feature allows the steering column, outside mirrors and the driver’s seat to automatically move to the current driver’s set position when the engine starts. The dic will display auto recall off or auto recall on. Press the options button to change the setting. Auto exit recall this ...

  • Page 187

    Flash at unlock this feature activates the front and rear turn signals for two short flashes when the unlock or trunk button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed or when onstar ® unlocks the doors. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. The dic will display no flash at unlock or flash...

  • Page 188

    You can select to not have the horn sound when the passive lock occurs. If you choose this setting, the doors will automatically lock eight seconds after you turn the ignition off, remove the keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close both doors. You can also select to hav...

  • Page 189: Trip Computer

    Park assist this feature tilts the passenger’s side mirror downward when the shifter is moved to reverse (r). This can help you to see the curb while backing up. If you adjust the mirror while in reverse (r), the new position will be saved as the park assist position. The dic will display park assis...

  • Page 190: 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 191

    Audio steering wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: g (voice recognition): see “onstar ® steering wheel controls” under onstar ® system on page 2-36 or onstar ® system on page 4-42 for more information. Srce (source): press this button...

  • Page 192: Radio Reception

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

  • Page 193: Diversity Antenna System

    Diversity antenna system the am-fm antennas are located under the decklid surface in the trunk compartment. The antennas are hidden from view and are not accessible. If adding an aftermarket cellular telephone to your vehicle, do not attach the antenna to the rear glass. This would interfere with th...

  • Page 194: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-82.

  • Page 195: Section 4

    Overview .........................................................4-2 navigation system overview ............................4-2 getting started ...............................................4-4 features and controls ......................................4-4 using the navigation system ...............

  • Page 196: Overview

    Overview navigation system overview 4-2.

  • Page 197

    A. Band key. See “finding a station” under navigation audio system on page 4-45. B. Cd key. See navigation audio system on page 4-45 or cd/dvd player on page 4-63. C. Dvd key. See “playing a dvd” under cd/dvd player on page 4-63. D. Tune/seek key. See “playing the radio” under navigation audio syste...

  • Page 198: Getting Started

    Getting started before you begin to operate the navigation system, read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works. The navigation system allows you to do the following: • plan a route with provided turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts....

  • Page 199

    Hard keys the following hard keys are located to the left of the navigation screen: band: press the band key to access the band screen and switch between am, fm1, fm2, xm1, xm2, and wx, if equipped. See “finding a station” under navigation audio system on page 4-45. Cd: press the cd key to play a cd...

  • Page 200

    Route: press the route key to display the plan route menu. See plan route on page 4-13. Menu: press the menu key to display the setup menu. See setup menu on page 4-7. Tilt x : press the tilt key to open the navigation system faceplate for loading or removing the map dvd, a video dvd, or an audio cd...

  • Page 201: Setup Menu

    Setup menu menu: press the menu key located to the right of the navigation screen to access the setup menu. The setup menu allows you to adjust such things as map appearance, navigation settings, and voice guidance volume. Navigation settings this menu allows you to change the following options for ...

  • Page 202

    System configuration this feature allows you to reconfigure the navigation system. If you begin to drive your vehicle during this procedure, the system will not be able to adjust the position or direction of your vehicle. Touch the system configuration screen button to view the following choices: ad...

  • Page 203

    Quick poi (point of interest) selection this menu allows you to choose a point of interest (poi), such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, etc. To be displayed on the map screen. You can also set a destination to a specific poi. Setting the quick poi menu to set the quick poi list displayed on the...

  • Page 204

    Removing quick poi icons to remove poi icons from the map screen, do the following: 1. Touch the map screen once. 2. Touch the poi off screen button. The current poi icons will be removed from the map screen. Setting a destination using quick poi this feature will allow you to choose a poi as your d...

  • Page 205

    Guidance appearance this menu allows you to set the guidance appearance screen options. This screen is displayed on the map while on a planned route. The current settings will appear as light blue. Split map: select this feature to display the guidance screen on the map at all times. Full screen: se...

  • Page 206

    Map appearance this menu allows you to set the map appearance screen options. The current setting will appear as light blue. 2d: select this feature to display the map as a two-dimensional view. 3d: select this feature to display the map as a three-dimensional view. Set 3d viewing angle: this featur...

  • Page 207: Plan Route

    Plan route to plan a route, press the route key. The plan route menu will be displayed. You may use one of several destination entry methods to plan a route. See enter destination on page 4-21 for more information. Edit memory point this feature allows you to store, delete, and edit memory points. T...

  • Page 208

    A total of 60 locations can be stored. The last 10 destinations entered will be stored under previous destination. In addition, one memory point can be stored under the home category. If all 60 stored points are entered, the system will notify you that there is no available storage left in memory po...

  • Page 209

    Name editing of a memory point to modify the name of a stored memory point, do the following: 1. Select the category of the memory point. 2. Select the item you want to edit. 3. Touch the name screen button and use the alpha keypad to edit the name. Names may contain up to 15 alpha and/or numeric ch...

  • Page 210

    Deleting single memory points to delete a single memory point, do the following: 1. Press the route key. 2. Touch edit memory point. 3. Select the category of the memory point. 4. Touch delete. 5. Select the memory point you want to delete. A confirmation window will appear. 6. Touch yes to delete t...

  • Page 211: Edit Waypoint

    Previous destination memory each time you select start from the map screen, that destination will be stored as a memory point under previous destination. This category will store up to 10 destinations. When the previous destination category contains more than 10 destinations, the system will remove ...

  • Page 212

    Adding a waypoint to add a waypoint to your route, do the following: 1. Touch add waypoint. 2. Enter a destination. See enter destination on page 4-21. A map will appear showing the location of the waypoint. 3. Touch enter to add your waypoint. 4. Touch the add screen button to insert the waypoint i...

  • Page 213

    Delete: touch delete to delete a waypoint or the final destination. A confirmation window will appear. Touch yes to delete the point or no to return to the previous screen. Delete all: touch delete all to delete all of the waypoints and the final destination. A confirmation window will appear. Touch...

  • Page 214: Edit Avoid Point/area

    Edit avoid point/area from this menu you can register, edit, and delete an area to be avoided while planning a route. These areas can also be saved so the system can automatically avoid them when planning a route. To access the avoid point/area menu, do the following: 1. Press the route key. 2. Touc...

  • Page 215: Enter Destination

    Editing an avoid point/area to edit an avoid point/area, do the following: 1. Touch edit avoid point/area. A list of avoided points will appear. 2. Select the avoided point/area you want to change. A map of the avoided area will appear. 3. Use reduce or enlarge to edit the avoided point. 4. Touch en...

  • Page 216

    To enter a destination, choose from one of the destination entry methods following in this section. After entering a destination, if available, the system will display up to three routes in a pop-up window indicating the total mileage and time to destination for each route. Select a route by touchin...

  • Page 217

    3. Touch the map screen continuously to scroll through the map faster. The address of the location on the map will appear at the top of the screen. If needed, use the zoom feature to locate your destination. See “map scales” under maps on page 4-33 for more information. 4. Touch ent dest to set this...

  • Page 218

    2. Touch list to view name choices or continue to spell the street name to further reduce the number of available items. 3. Once the street name has been selected, enter the house number using the numeric keypad. The system will list the house number range that is available for the street. 4. When y...

  • Page 219

    You may search for a poi using the following three methods: • touch name to type in a poi by name using the alpha key pad. As you type in a name, the system will search for an available match to your input. Select the desired poi. • select a poi by touching category. Use the arrows to scroll through...

  • Page 220

    Memory points this destination entry method allows you to set a memory point as your destination. Each time you store a destination from the map screen, the destination is stored under marked point. See edit memory point on page 4-13 for more information. You must have destinations stored as memory ...

  • Page 221

    Previous destination this destination entry method allows you to select a destination by choosing from a list of the last 10 destinations entered into the system. To select a previous destination, do the following: 1. Touch the previous destination symbol. 2. Touch the screen button next to the desi...

  • Page 222

    Home this destination entry method allows you to select a destination that has been previously stored as home. To choose home as your destination, do the following: 1. Touch the home symbol. 2. Touch enter to plan your route. Set by map this destination entry method allows you to select a destinatio...

  • Page 223

    Freeway entrance/exit this destination entry method allows you to select either a freeway entrance or an exit as a destination. To enter a freeway name, do the following: 1. Touch the freeway entrance/exit symbol. 2. Enter the freeway name using the alpha key pad. Freeways sometimes have a name and ...

  • Page 224

    Intersection this destination entry method allows you to select a destination by inputting the intersecting roads you wish to travel to. To enter an intersection, do the following: 1. Touch the intersection symbol. 2. Using the alpha keypad, enter the name of the first street in the intersection. 3....

  • Page 225: Route Preference

    Route preference to change your planning options, use the following instructions. 1. Press the route key. 2. Touch route preference. The following options will be available from the route preference menu: detour this feature allows you to choose a distance in miles/kilometers to detour. Select the d...

  • Page 226

    Route setting this feature allows you to display and change the planning methods used each time you plan a route. With planning method options, you are able to select the fastest route based on time or distance, using only major roads, toll roads, and using ferries based on the navigation system’s i...

  • Page 227: Maps

    Display whole route this feature allows you to display your entire planned route. Total mileage and time to destination for the planned route will be displayed on the map screen. Touch return to go back to the previous menu. Calculate route this feature allows you to begin route calculation for the ...

  • Page 228

    4. Load the map dvd into the slot by inserting it partway. The system will pull it in. 5. Press and release the tilt key to close the faceplate. Notice: shifting out of park (p) with the system’s faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close automatically. This could cause damage to a cd, dvd or ...

  • Page 229

    4. Select the desired region by touching the appropriate screen button to the left of the u.S. Map. The name of the states or the country included in the selected region will be displayed at the bottom of the screen and the region will be highlighted. 5. Touch enter to set the region as the search a...

  • Page 230: Symbols

    Scrolling the map touch anywhere on the map screen twice to display the scroll symbol. Place your finger on the map screen in any direction outside of the scroll symbol to scroll in that direction. The map will continue to scroll until you remove your finger. If your vehicle is in park (p), the syst...

  • Page 231

    You will see this type of symbol on the map when a waypoint has been planned. The waypoint symbol will be numbered from 1 through 5 depending on how many waypoints have been set. See edit waypoint on page 4-17 for more information on adding waypoints. This symbol indicates the distance to your final...

  • Page 232

    This symbol indicates the map with north up. While in north up mode, north will always be at the top of the map screen regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling. This symbol indicates the map with the vehicle travel direction up, or heading up. The shaded triangle indicates north. While...

  • Page 233

    This symbol indicates the position of the next turn instruction. While on a planned route, touch this symbol to display the dest map, whole, and turn list options. With these options, you can do the following: dest (destination) map: this option allows you to view the final destination location. The...

  • Page 234

    Whole: this option allows you to view the entire planned route. The distance to destination will be displayed on the map screen. Touch return when finished. Turn list: this option allows you to view a step-by-step listing of upcoming street names, the distance that you will travel on the road, and t...

  • Page 235

    The turn list will read from bottom to top. The bottom street name is the street you are currently on. The system automatically updates this screen as you make each turn. You may also touch the scroll up and down arrows providing scroll is available. Touching the down arrow will bring you to your cu...

  • Page 236: Onstar

    If you do not want to use the first method, keep your currently selected search area region and enter your destination. This method allows you only to select a destination from the easy planning route method or from the all points of interest (poi) categories with the “all search areas” comment for ...

  • Page 237: Vehicle Positioning

    This system may not be available/or interferences may occur if any of the following are true: • signal are obstructed by tall buildings, large trucks, or a tunnels. • satellites are being repaired or improved. • objects are located on the rear shelf. • after-market glass tinting has been applied to ...

  • Page 238

    • the vehicle is repeating a change of direction by going forward and backward, or turning on a turn table in a parking lot. • the vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot or garage with a roof. • the vehicle has a roof carrier, ski, or bike rack installed on it. • the vehicle has tire chain...

  • Page 239: Ordering Map Dvds

    If the system needs service if you are still experiencing difficulty with your navigation system after reading this information, see your dealer for assistance. Ordering map dvds the map dvd in your vehicle is the most up-to-date information available when your vehicle was purchased. The map dvd is ...

  • Page 240

    Main audio menu e / z (audio/adjust): press this key to view the main audio screen. Preset selection: here you can program the audio system’s presets to recall your home settings by touching home. You can also recall the presets you use when traveling to another area by touching away. See “preset st...

  • Page 241

    Display presets on the map: with this feature on, your audio system presets for the current audio source will be displayed on the left of the map screen. Touch on to turn this feature on. You may also choose to turn this feature off. With this feature on, you can recall your preset radio stations fr...

  • Page 242

    Clock adjust menu the following options are available from this menu: hour/min.: touch the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the hour or minutes. If you touch and hold one of the arrows, the numbers will advance quickly. 12h/24h: touch 12h to set the clock in standard time or 24h to set the ...

  • Page 243

    Screen adjust menu the following options are available from this menu: k (contrast): touch the plus (+) or minus ( − ) signs to adjust the contrast of the screen. You will see the screen change. Touch set to confirm the setting. ! (brightness): touch the plus (+) or minus ( − ) signs to adjust the b...

  • Page 244

    Language your vehicle has been set for the english language. If you wish to change the language, you must do so through the driver information center (dic). See driver information center (dic) on page 3-61 for more information. If the language is changed from english, a majority of the voice guidanc...

  • Page 245

    Preset station menu up to 36 stations, 6 am, 6 fm 1, 6 fm 2, 6 xm 1, 6 xm 2, and 6 wx, if equipped, can be programmed for home and for away. To store presets, do the following: 1. Turn the audio system on. 2. Touch am, fm, xm, or wx, if equipped, to display the desired source. The preset station men...

  • Page 246

    Sound menu touch sound at the bottom of the main audio screen, source menu, or dsp menu to change the tone, dsp, if equipped, fade, and balance for all sources. The audio system has a separate setting for these features for each source preset. However, the audio system keeps one fade and one balance...

  • Page 247

    To adjust the tone for each preset, do the following: 1. Press the band key. 2. Touch am, fm1, fm2, xm1, xm2, or wx, if equipped, to access the desired preset screen. 3. Touch sound. 4. Touch the plus (+) or minus ( − ) signs to adjust treble, mid-range, and bass. 5. Touch return to exit. This will ...

  • Page 248

    Touch dsp to change the following options: on/off: touch on/off to turn dsp on and off. Driver seat: touch this button to adjust the audio to give the driver the best possible sound quality. Talk: talk makes spoken words sound very clear. Touch this button when listening to non-musical material such...

  • Page 249

    Rds: touch rds to use alternate rds functions located in the preset menu. When you touch rds, you will only have about five seconds to choose rds on/off, ta, msg, pty, or sel pty. If you do not make a selection, the system will return to the previous menu. If you are tuned to a station broadcasting ...

  • Page 250

    Msg (message): when rds is on, if the current station has a message, msg will appear on the display. Touch msg from the preset menu to view the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display, parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed. Once the ...

  • Page 251

    Once you have stored a pty for each of your preset stations, you can recall a pty preset by touching the preset station for less than two seconds. Then use tune/seek or scan to locate a station for that pty selection. Alert: this type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies. You will ...

  • Page 252

    Info (information): touch info while in xm™ mode to retrieve various pieces of information related to the current song or channel. By touching info, you may retrieve four different categories of information: artist name/feature, song/program title, channel category, and other additional information ...

  • Page 253

    Xm radio messages radio display message condition action required xm updating updating encryption code the encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No xm signal loss of signal your system is functioning correctl...

  • Page 254

    Radio display message condition action required not found no channel available for the chosen category there are no channels available for the category you selected. Your system is working properly. No information no text/informational message available no text or informational messages are availabl...

  • Page 255: Six-Disc Cd Changer

    Six-disc cd changer with the compact disc changer, you can play up to six normal size discs continuously. When the radio is turned on, the changer will begin checking for discs. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes, depending on the number of discs loaded. You may hear noise, but this...

  • Page 256

    The following features are also available from this screen: • load • eject • scan the discs or scan the tracks • and random all or random disc. The numbered buttons (1 through 6) represent the order of the discs loaded in the changer. If there are only two cds loaded, buttons 1 and 2 will only be av...

  • Page 257: Cd/dvd Player

    [ (forward): touch this button to fast forward quickly through a track selection. « tune seek ª : press the up arrow on the tune/ seek switch to seek to the next selection on the compact disc. If playing last track of disc, pressing the up arrow will seek to the first track of the next disc. Press t...

  • Page 258

    Cd player to use the player as a single music cd player, you must first remove the navigation map dvd. While playing a cd in the cd/dvd player, the navigation system is not available. The message “the disc installed is not a map dvd” will appear on the display if any of the navigation hard keys are ...

  • Page 259

    R (play): touch this button to begin playing a cd. Random: touch this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order on the disc. Touch random again to turn off random mode. Scan tracks: touch this button to hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc. Touch this button a...

  • Page 260

    3. Load the video dvd into the slot. The system will pull the dvd into the player. 4. Press and release the tilt hard key to close the faceplate. Notice: shifting out of park (p) with the system’s faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close automatically. This could cause damage to a cd, dvd or...

  • Page 261

    Viewing angle: touch this button to adjust the viewing angle of the dvd. Some dvds allow you to change the camera angle. This may not be available on all dvds. Depending on the type of dvd you are using, this button may or may not be available. Subtitle: touch this button to playback the video with ...

  • Page 262

    Setting: touch this button to adjust the following: • language preferences • parental lock under language preferences, you can select different languages for audio, subtitle and dvd menus. 1. To change languages, first select the option you wish to change. 2. Select a language from the list given. 3...

  • Page 263: And Away Feature

    Radio personalization with home and away feature with this feature, you can recall the latest audio system settings as adjusted the last time your vehicle was operated. This feature allows two different drivers to store and recall their own audio system settings. The settings recalled by the audio s...

  • Page 264

    To use navigation voice recognition, do the following: 1. Press the talk symbol steering wheel control and release it when you hear a beep. The audio system, if on, will mute. 2. Clearly state one of the commands listed on the following pages. For example, say “fm1”. 3. The system will tell you the ...

  • Page 265

    Radio commands radio: this command will change the audio system to the next radio audio source. Am: this command will change the audio system to the am audio source. Fm1: this command will change the audio system to the fm1 audio source. Fm2: this command will change the audio system to the fm2 audi...

  • Page 266

    Position commands current position, current location, show current position, show current location: these commands will cause the system to display the vehicle’s current location on the map screen. Map: this command will cause the system to display the map screen. Map commands zoom in: this command ...

  • Page 267

    Guidance commands repeat guidance, repeat voice: these commands will cause the system to repeat the last available voice prompt guidance command if a destination has been set. Louder: this command will cause the system to increase the volume of the navigation voice prompts if a destination has been ...

  • Page 268

    First waypoint map: this command will cause the system to display the map view of the first waypoint location if one has been set. Second waypoint map: this command will cause the system to display the map view of the second waypoint location if more than one waypoint has been set. Third waypoint ma...

  • Page 269

    Japanese restaurant, japanese food: these commands will cause the system to display japanese restaurant poi icons. Mexican restaurant, mexican food: these commands will cause the system to display mexican restaurant poi icons. Seafood restaurant, seafood: these commands will cause the system to disp...

  • Page 270

    Tourist attraction: this command will cause the system to display tourist attraction poi icons. Winery: this command will cause the system to display winery poi icons. City hall: this command will cause the system to display city hall poi icons. Police station: this command will cause the system to ...

  • Page 271

    Bank: this command will cause the system to display bank poi icons. School: this command will cause the system to display school poi icons. Atm: this command will cause the system to display atm poi icons. Higher education, university, college: these commands will cause the system to display higher ...

  • Page 272: Notes

    ✍ notes 4-78.

  • Page 273: Section 5

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

  • Page 274: Your Vehicle

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. See safety belts: they are for everyone on page 1-5. Defensive driving really means “be ready f...

  • Page 275

    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 276

    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 277: 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 278

    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 279

    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 280: 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 a motor or clicking noise and feel the brake pedal move a little during a stop, but this is normal. Braking in emergencies with anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same ti...

  • Page 281: Magnetic Ride Control

    To turn the system off, press the front part of the traction control button located on the center console. The traction system-off message will display on the dic and the traction control system warning light will come on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the traction ...

  • Page 282: Stabilitrak

    Stabilitrak ® system the stabilitrak ® system is a computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle’s brakes. When you first start your vehicle and begin t...

  • Page 283: Steering

    To turn the system off, press and hold the front part of the traction control button on the console for five seconds with the vehicle stopped. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button. The dic will display the appropriate message when you push the button, either trac/stabil...

  • Page 284

    The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Bo...

  • Page 285: Off-Road Recovery

    An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straigh...

  • Page 286: Passing

    Passing the driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dange...

  • Page 287: Loss Of Control

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

  • Page 288: Driving At Night

    Remember: any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly st...

  • Page 289

    Here are some tips on night driving. • drive defensively. • do not drink and drive. • adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. • slow down, especiall...

  • Page 290: Caution:

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

  • Page 291: 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 292: 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 293: 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 294

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

  • Page 295: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway hypnosis is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the...

  • Page 296: Caution:

    If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. These parts can work hard on m...

  • Page 297: Winter Driving

    Winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: • have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • you may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see tires on page 6-46. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter ou...

  • Page 298

    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 299

    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 5-6. • allow greater following dista...

  • Page 300: Caution:

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

  • Page 301: 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 302: 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 5-8. Then shift back and forth between reverse (r) and a forward gear, spinning the w...

  • Page 303

    Tire and loading information label a vehicle specific tire and loading information label is attached to the center pillar (b-pillar) of your vehicle. With the driver’s door open, you will find the label attached below the door latch. This label shows the number of occupant seating positions (a), and...

  • Page 304

    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 305

    Item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 400 lbs (181 kg) b subtract occupant weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) c available cargo weight = 100 lbs (45 kg) item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 400 lbs (181 kg) b subtract occupant weigh...

  • Page 306: Caution:

    Certification label a vehicle specific certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. It 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. Never excee...

  • Page 307: Caution:

    { caution: things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • put things in the rear area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. • never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops...

  • Page 308: Notes

    ✍ notes 5-36.

  • Page 309: Section 6

    Service ............................................................6-3 doing your own service work .........................6-4 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle ......................................................6-5 fuel ...............................................................

  • Page 310: Section 6

    Appearance care ............................................6-70 fabric/carpet ...............................................6-70 vinyl ...........................................................6-72 leather .......................................................6-72 instrument panel .................

  • Page 311: 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 312: 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 8-12. ...

  • Page 313: 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 314: Additives

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

  • Page 315: 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 316

    The fuel door release button is located on the left side of the instrument panel. The button only works when the vehicle is in park (p) or neutral (n) and the valet lockout button is in off. An alternate fuel door release is located inside the trunk behind a panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle...

  • Page 317: 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 318: 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 319: Hood Release

    Hood release to lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the hood near the ...

  • Page 320

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 6-12.

  • Page 321: Engine Oil

    A. Battery. See battery on page 6-36. B. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-45. C. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 6-83. D. Power steering fluid. See power steering fluid on page 6-31. E. Engine air cleaner/filter. See engine air c...

  • Page 322

    When to add engine oil if the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see capacities and specification...

  • Page 323

    • 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 324: 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. Substitute oil not meeting gm standard gm4718m should not be used for an oil chang...

  • Page 325

    How to reset the engine oil life system and the oil life indicator 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...

  • Page 326: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment overview on page 6-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filters. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filters inspect the air cleaner/filters at the maintenance ii intervals and replace at the first oil change after 50,000 miles (83 000 km)...

  • Page 327: Caution:

    4. Inspect or replace the filter. 5. Repeat the procedure for the second air cleaner/filter. Follow these steps to reinstall the covers to the engine air cleaner/filter housings: 1. Align the four tabs located on the back of the cover with the three slots on the back of the housing. 2. Push the cove...

  • Page 328: Engine Coolant

    Automatic transmission fluid how to check it is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. There is a special procedur...

  • Page 329: Caution:

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

  • Page 330: Caution:

    Checking coolant the engine coolant surge tank is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see engine compartment overview on page 6-12. { caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot...

  • Page 331: 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 332: 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 333: 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 334: Cooling System

    Cooling system when you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: a. Electric engine cooling fan b. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap { caution: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clot...

  • Page 335: Caution:

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

  • Page 336: Caution:

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

  • Page 337: Caution:

    Notice: in cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine pa...

  • Page 338

    3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture until the level inside the surge tank stabilizes at the full cold mark on the front of the surge tank. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch...

  • Page 339: Power Steering Fluid

    5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the cap is fully installed. If the low coolant message does not appear on the driver information center (dic) after two minutes, the coolant is at the proper fill level. If a low coolant message does appear, repeat steps 1 through 3 then reinstall the pressu...

  • Page 340: 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 341: Brakes

    Brakes brake fluid your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot-3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 6-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down t...

  • Page 342: Caution:

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

  • Page 343: Caution:

    { caution: the brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving condi...

  • Page 344: Battery

    Battery your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an acdelco ® replacement battery. For battery replacement, see your dealer or the service manual. To purchase a service ...

  • Page 345: 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 346: Caution:

    4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations on each vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 6-12 for more information on location. { caution: an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep...

  • Page 347: Caution:

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

  • Page 348

    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 go...

  • Page 349: Rear Axle

    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 350: Headlamp Aiming

    What to use to add lubricant when the level is low, use sae 75w–90 synthetic gear lubricant (gm part no. 12378261) or equivalent meeting gm specification 9986115. To completely refill after draining, add 4 ounces (118 ml) of limited-slip differential lubricant additive (gm part no. 1052358) or equiv...

  • Page 351: Headlamp Vertical Aiming

    • the vehicle should be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs (75 kg) on the driver’s seat. • tires should be properly inflated. • start the vehicle and rock it to level the suspension. Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle low beam lamps. The high beam lamps will be ...

  • Page 352: Bulb Replacement

    Notice: do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 4. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed. This should allo...

  • Page 353: Windshield Wiper Blade

    Windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “wiper blade check” under scheduled maintenance on page 7-4. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper winds...

  • Page 354: Tires

    Tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your gm warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your ...

  • Page 355: Tire Sidewall Labelling

    Tire sidewall labelling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The example below shows a typical passenger (p-metric) tire sidewall. (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...

  • Page 356

    Tire size the following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger (p-metric) 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 standa...

  • Page 357

    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 358

    Intended outboard sidewall: the side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kpa): the metric unit for air pressure. Light truck (lt-metric) tire: a tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load index: an assigned ...

  • Page 359

    Speed rating: an alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction: the friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Tread: the portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Treadwear indicators: narrow ...

  • Page 360: Run-Flat Tires

    Run-flat tires your vehicle, when new, had run-flat tires. There’s no spare tire, no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire in the vehicle. Run-flat tires perform so well without any air that a tire pressure monitor (tpm) is used to alert you if a tire has lost pressure. If a tire goes...

  • Page 361: Caution:

    { caution: run-flat tires are constructed differently than other tires and could explode during improper service. You or others could be injured or killed if you attempt to repair, replace, dismount, or mount a run-flat tire. Let only an authorized run-flat service center repair, replace, dismount a...

  • Page 362

    A tire and loading information label is attached to the center pillar, below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is t...

  • Page 363

    Tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor (tpm) system on your vehicle, uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted on each tire and wheel assembly transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. The tpm sensors transmit tire pr...

  • Page 364

    Each tpm sensor has a unique identification code that is matched to one of the four tire positions on your vehicle. The tire and wheel assembly positions are, left front (lf); right front (rf); right rear (rr) and left rear (lr). Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or more tpm se...

  • Page 365: Caution:

    Tire inspection and rotation your vehicle’s tires should be inspected regularly for wear. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See when it is time for new tires on page 6-58 and wheel replacement on...

  • Page 366: 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 367: Caution:

    { caution: mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use th...

  • Page 368

    Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The rela...

  • Page 369: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel alignment and tire balance the wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you noti...

  • Page 370: Caution:

    { caution: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause a crash. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a...

  • Page 371: Caution:

    Used replacement wheels { caution: putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new gm original equipment wheel. Tire chains { caution: do not use tire...

  • Page 372: Lifting Your Vehicle

    Lifting your vehicle { caution: lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to lift your vehicle. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put a...

  • Page 373

    If you ever use a jack to lift your vehicle, follow the instructions that came with the jack, and be sure to use the correct lifting points to avoid damaging your vehicle. Notice: lifting your vehicle improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To li...

  • Page 374

    1. Locate the front lifting points (a), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (b). 6-66.

  • Page 375

    Lifting from the rear the rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver’s or passenger’s side. 1. Locate the rear lifting points (a), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 6-67.

  • Page 376: If A Tire Goes Flat

    3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (b). For more information, see doing your own service work on page 6-4. If a tire goes flat it’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. I...

  • Page 377: Caution:

    { caution: when the tire flat max spd 55, reduced hndlg message is displayed on the driver information center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don’t drive over...

  • Page 378: Appearance Care

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

  • Page 379

    Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For solids: remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush. 2. Apply club soda water to a clean, soft, white cloth. Do not over-saturate; the cloth sh...

  • Page 380: Vinyl

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

  • Page 381: Speaker Covers

    Speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Glass surfaces glass should be cleaned often. Gm glass cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glas...

  • Page 382: Washing Your Vehicle

    Washing your vehicle the paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car w...

  • Page 383

    Notice: machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road o...

  • Page 384: 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 385: 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 386

    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 387: 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 388: 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 389

    Instrument panel fuse block the panel fuse block is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, under the instrument panel and under the toe-board. Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner of the panel. Then turn the fuse block door k...

  • Page 390

    Fuses usage 21 adaptive cruise control (acc), driver door switch 22 power tilt wheel, telescopic steering column, memory seat, driver seat switch, retractable hardtop switch 23 ignition switch, intrusion sensor 24 stop lamp 25 inside rearview mirror, climate control system, column lock, power sounde...

  • Page 391: Underhood Fuse Block

    Underhood fuse block the underhood fuse block is located next to the engine on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see engine compartment overview on page 6-12. To access the fuses, push in the tab located at the end of the fuse block cover. Then lift the cover ope...

  • Page 392

    Fuses usage 10 fuel pump 11 engine control module, transmission control module 12 odd injectors 13 magnetic ride control 14 emission controls 15 air conditioning compressor 16 even injectors 17 windshield washer 18 headlamp washer 19 right low beam headlamp 21 left low beam headlamp 22 fog lamp 23 r...

  • Page 393

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. Please refer to recommended fluids and lubricants on page 7-11 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r134a 1.4 lbs 0.64 kg cooling system...

  • Page 394: Notes

    ✍ notes 6-86.

  • Page 395: Section 7

    Maintenance schedule ......................................7-2 introduction ...................................................7-2 maintenance requirements ..............................7-2 your vehicle and the environment ....................7-2 using your maintenance schedule ....................7...

  • 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 5-30. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. S...

  • Page 398: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance when the change oil now 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 best condi...

  • Page 399

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 6-13. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 6-16. An emission control service. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (a). • • 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. Additional required services service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 0...

  • 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

    Owner checks and services these owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your gm goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs a...

  • Page 403: 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 404: Caution:

    Parking brake and 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 the regular ...

  • Page 405: 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 406

    Usage fluid/lubricant rear axle (limited-slip differential) sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. U.S. 12378261, in canada 10953455) meeting gm specification 9986115. With a complete drain and refill add 4 ounces (118 ml) of limited-slip axle lubricant additive (gm part no. U.S. 1052358, ...

  • Page 407

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco ® part number engine air cleaner/filter elements 10318557 a2061c engine oil filter 89017342 pf61 passenger compartment air filt...

  • Page 408: 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 7-2 in this section. Any additional information from owner checks and services on...

  • Page 409

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 7-15.

  • Page 410

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 7-16.

  • Page 411: Section 8

    Customer assistance and information ...............8-2 customer satisfaction procedure ......................8-2 online owner center ......................................8-3 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users ........................................................8-4 customer assis...

  • Page 412: Customer Assistance And

    Customer assistance and information customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometime...

  • Page 413: 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 414: 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 415: 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 416: 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 417: Courtesy Transportation

    Roadside service for the hearing or speech impaired roadside service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficulties or are speech impaired. Cadillac has installed special telecommunication devices called text telephone (tty) in the roadside service center. Any customer who has access to ...

  • Page 418

    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 419: 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 420

    This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this in...

  • Page 421: Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting safety defects reporting safety defects to the united states government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa), in addition to notifying...

  • Page 422: Information

    Service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, transaxle, transfer case unit repair manual this manual provides information on unit r...

  • Page 423

    Owner’s information owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the maintenance schedule for all models. In-portfolio: includes a portfolio, owner’s manual, and warranty booklet. Retai...

  • Page 424: Notes

    ✍ notes 8-14.

  • Page 425

    A accessory power outlets ................................. 3-38 adaptive cruise control ................................... 3-16 additives, fuel ................................................. 6-6 add-on electrical equipment ............................ 6-80 air cleaner/filter, engine ..............

  • Page 426

    Audio system(s) (cont.) theft-deterrent feature ................................ 3-78 understanding radio reception ..................... 3-80 xm™ satellite radio antenna system ............ 3-81 automatic transmission fluid .......................................................... 6-20 operation ....

  • Page 427

    Child restraints (cont.) securing a child restraint in the passenger seat position ........................................... 1-32 top strap ................................................... 1-27 cigarette lighter ............................................. 3-39 cleaning aluminum or chrome-plat...

  • Page 428

    D database coverage explanations ...................... 4-45 daytime running lamps .................................. 3-30 defensive driving ............................................. 5-2 diversity antenna system ................................. 3-81 doing your own service work ....................

  • Page 429

    Enter destination ............................................ 4-21 entry/exit lighting ........................................... 3-33 event data recorders (edr) ............................. 8-9 extender, safety belt ....................................... 1-18 exterior lamps .......................

  • Page 430

    H hazard warning flashers ................................... 3-6 headlamp aiming ....................................................... 6-42 vertical aiming ............................................ 6-43 headlamps bulb replacement ....................................... 6-44 daytime running lam...

  • Page 431

    Lamps (cont.) exterior ...................................................... 3-28 exterior lighting battery saver ...................... 3-32 fog ........................................................... 3-31 reading ..................................................... 3-33 twilight sentinel ® ....

  • Page 432

    Maintenance schedule (cont.) normal maintenance replacement parts ......... 7-13 owner checks and services ........................... 7-8 recommended fluids and lubricants ............. 7-11 scheduled maintenance ................................. 7-4 using your ........................................

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    Outside automatic dimming mirror ............................. 2-35 convex mirror ............................................. 2-36 curb view assist mirror ................................ 2-35 power heated mirrors .................................. 2-34 overheated engine protection operating mode ...

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    R radio ............................................................ 4-45 personalization with home and away feature .... 4-69 radios .......................................................... 3-78 care of your cd player ............................... 3-80 care of your cds ............................

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    Safety belts care of ...................................................... 6-73 driver position ............................................ 1-10 how to wear safety belts properly ................ 1-10 passenger position ...................................... 1-18 questions and answers about safety...

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    Stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow ...................... 5-29 sun visors ..................................................... 2-18 symbols ........................................................ 4-36 system needs service, if ................................. 4-45 system overview overview, navigation...

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    Transmission fluid, automatic ........................................... 6-20 transmission operation, automatic .................... 2-25 trip computer oil life indicator .......................................... 3-77 trip odometer ................................................ 3-48 trunk .........

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    Wheels alignment and tire balance .......................... 6-61 replacement ............................................... 6-61 windows ....................................................... 2-16 power ........................................................ 2-17 windshield wiper blades, cleanin...