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Cadillac 2006 CTS Owner's Manual

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Summary of 2006 CTS

  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 rear seats ............................................... 1-9 safety belts ............................................. 1-11 child restraints ...................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath, and the name cts are registered trademarks of general motors corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without notice. For vehicle...

  • Page 3: Caution:

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

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

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

  • Page 5

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

  • Page 6: ✍ Notes

    ✍ notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

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

  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front seats manual seats { caution: if the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Your vehicle may have manual seats. To adjust the seat, lift the bar ...

  • Page 9: Power Seats

    Power seats if the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. • move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. • raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horiz...

  • Page 10: Heated Seats

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

  • Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks

    Reclining seatbacks manual reclining seatbacks { caution: you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only wh...

  • Page 12

    Power reclining seatbacks if your seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of each seat. • to recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. • to raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehic...

  • Page 13: Caution:

    { caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap be...

  • Page 14: Head Restraints

    Head restraints adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seat...

  • Page 15: Rear Seats

    Rear seats split folding rear seat your vehicle may have a split folding rear seat. A split folding rear seat allows you to carry long cargo by folding down part or all of the rear seat. Before you can fold the rear seatback, you need to unlatch the center seatbelt buckle. Use the following steps to...

  • Page 16: Caution:

    To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: { caution: if the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1. Lift the seatback up and ...

  • Page 17: 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 cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you ...

  • Page 18

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

  • Page 19

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-13.

  • Page 20

    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 1-14.

  • Page 21: Safety Belts

    Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle aft...

  • Page 22: Driver Position

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

  • Page 23

    The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt ...

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28

    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 29: Rear Seat Passengers

    Right front passenger position to learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see driver position on page 1-16. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt ...

  • Page 30

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

  • Page 31

    3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 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 und...

  • Page 32: Caution:

    { caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear safety belt comfort guides rear shoulder belt co...

  • Page 33

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

  • Page 34: Caution:

    { caution: a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. B...

  • Page 35: Safety Belt Pretensioners

    Safety belt pretensioners your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the buckle end of the safety belts. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal and near ...

  • Page 36: 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: an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt sho...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: Caution:

    Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. { caution: people should nev...

  • Page 40: Caution:

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

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43

    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 44: Caution:

    Q: how should i use a child restraint? 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 purch...

  • Page 45: Caution:

    When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufact...

  • Page 46: Caution:

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

  • Page 47: Children (Latch)

    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) the latch system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The latch system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use wi...

  • Page 48

    Lower anchors lower anchors (a) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (b). Top tether anchor a top tether (a, c) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top te...

  • Page 49

    Your child restraint may have a single tether (a) or a dual tether (c). Either will have a single attachment (b) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to ...

  • Page 50

    To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover. The top tether anchors are located under the trim covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the ...

  • Page 51: Caution:

    Securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { caution: if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, 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 pr...

  • Page 52: Caution:

    { caution: children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Secure any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set ...

  • Page 53

    2.4. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: if the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using does not have...

  • Page 54: Rear Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in a rear seat position if your child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-41. If your child restraint does not have the latch system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this posi...

  • Page 55

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

  • Page 56: Right Front Seat Position

    5. If your child restraint has a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to step five under lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-41. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different ...

  • Page 57

    Caution: (continued) if you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front se...

  • Page 58

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

  • Page 59

    5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt 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. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 7. If the airba...

  • Page 60: Airbag System

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

  • Page 61: Caution:

    Caution: (continued) they are not designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { caution: both frontal and side impact airbags inflate with great force, faster than the...

  • Page 62: Where Are The Airbags?

    Where are the airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-56.

  • Page 63

    The driver’s seat-mounted side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger’s seat-mounted side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-57.

  • Page 64

    The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the passenger directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows. The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the front passenger and the passenger directly behind the front passenger is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-58.

  • Page 65: Caution:

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

  • Page 66

    If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph (19 to 26 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to 38.5 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, wit...

  • Page 67: Airbag Inflates?

    What makes an airbag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the airbag. The inflator, airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module...

  • Page 68: Caution:

    There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. { caution: when an airbag inflates, there may be dus...

  • Page 69: Passenger Sensing System

    Passenger sensing system your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to on or start. The words on and off or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror...

  • Page 70: Caution:

    Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { caution: a child in a rear-facing child restrai...

  • Page 71

    When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the off indicator in the rearview mirror will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See passenger airbag status indicator on page 3-35. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is ...

  • Page 72

    If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright ...

  • Page 73: Caution:

    { caution: if the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not...

  • Page 74: Adding Equipment To Your

    Adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle q: is there anything i might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep ...

  • Page 75: Restraint System Check

    Restraint system check checking the 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 76: After A Crash

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

  • Page 77: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 remote keyless entry system .........................2-4 remote keyless entry system operation ...........2-5 doors and locks .............................................2-8 door locks .............................................

  • Page 78: Section 2

    Mirrors ...........................................................2-39 automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® ............................................2-39 automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and compass ........................2-39 outside power mirrors .......................

  • Page 79: Keys

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

  • Page 80

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

  • Page 81: Operation

    At times you may notice a decrease in operating range. This is normal for any rke system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: • check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer du...

  • Page 82

    If your vehicle is programmed for remote confirmation, the doors must be closed for this feature to work. If a door is open, remote confirmation will be canceled. W (unlock): press this symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This also disarms the theft-deterrent ...

  • Page 83

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

  • Page 84: Doors And Locks

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

  • Page 85: Power Door Locks

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

  • Page 86: Programmable Automatic

    Programmable automatic door locks if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the vehicle is programmed so that the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of park (p). The doors will automatically unlock when you stop the vehi...

  • Page 87: Lockout Protection

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

  • Page 88: 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 89

    If your vehicle has the rear seat pass-through door, do the following: 1. Fold the rear armrest down and open the pass-through door. See “rear-seat pass through” following for more information. 2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle. See “emergency trunk rel...

  • Page 90: Windows

    Emergency trunk release handle notice: do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the...

  • Page 91: Power Windows

    Power windows the power window switches are located on the armrest near each window. Press the up or down arrows on the switches to raise or lower the windows. Your vehicle has retained accessory power (rap) that allows you to use the power windows for up to 10 minutes once the ignition has been tur...

  • Page 92

    Express-down window press the down arrow on the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. To stop the window as it is lowering, press the down arrow on the switch again. Express-up window this feature is only on front power windows. Press the up arrow on the switch to the s...

  • Page 93: Caution:

    Express window anti-pinch override { caution: if express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path. In an e...

  • Page 94: Sun Visors

    Sun visors swing down the primary visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare from that direction. The driver’s visor may also have buttons for a built-in garage door opener. See universal home remote system on page 2-45 for more infor...

  • Page 95

    The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the rke transmitter or the power lock on the door. To avoid activating the alarm by accident do the following: • lock the door with the key or the manual door lock after...

  • Page 96: Immobilizer

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

  • Page 97

    When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also w...

  • Page 98: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating your vehicle new vehicle break-in notice: your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines for the first 500 miles (805 km): • do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow. • do not exceed 70 mp...

  • Page 99

    A (off): this is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. B (accessory): this position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Thi...

  • Page 100

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

  • Page 101: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine automatic transmission move your shift lever to park (p) or neutral (n). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use neutral (n) only. Notice: do not try to shift to park (p) if your vehicle is moving. I...

  • Page 102: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine coolant heater your vehicle may have 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 of four hour...

  • Page 103: Caution:

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

  • Page 104: Caution:

    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. Reverse (r): use this gear to back up. At low vehicle speeds, you can also use reverse (r) t...

  • Page 105

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

  • Page 106

    Manual transmission operation if your vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. The following explains how to operate the manual transmission. These are the shift patterns for the six-speed manual transmissions. Here is how to operat...

  • Page 107

    Third (3), fourth (4), fifth (5) and sixth (6): shift into third (3), fourth (4), fifth (5) and sixth (6) the same way you do for second (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehi...

  • Page 108: Caution:

    Shift speeds (manual transmission) { caution: if you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Notice: if you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you ra...

  • Page 109: Parking Brake

    Parking brake the parking brake pedal is located on the lower portion of the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brak...

  • Page 110: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting into park (p) (automatic transmission) { 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 i...

  • Page 111: Caution:

    Leaving your vehicle with the engine running (automatic transmission) { caution: it can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the e...

  • Page 112: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting out of park (p) (automatic transmission) your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from park (p) when the ignition is in on. See automatic transmission operation on page 2-27 for more information. I...

  • Page 113: 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 114: Caution:

    Running the engine while 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 exhaust on p...

  • Page 115: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® the vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with onstar ® controls. For more information about onstar ® , see onstar ® system on page 2-43. O (on/off): the on/off button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is use...

  • Page 116

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

  • Page 117

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

  • Page 118: Outside Power Mirrors

    Outside power mirrors the control on the driver’s door armrest operates both outside rearview mirrors. Press the left or right mirror symbol on the selector switch to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. The center position turns the control off so that the mirrors will not move if t...

  • Page 119: 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 120

    Onstar ® services for new vehicles equipped with onstar ® , the safe & sound plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the first year, or upgrade to the directions & connections ® plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the onstar ® button ...

  • Page 121: Universal Home Remote

    Universal home remote system if your vehicle has this feature, the control buttons are located on the driver’s sun visor. The universal home remote system, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gat...

  • Page 122: Operation

    Universal home remote system operation do not use the universal home remote 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 be ...

  • Page 123

    Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute step 3 with the procedure noted in “gate operator and canadian programming” later in this section. 4. The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after universal home remote successfully receives the frequency...

  • Page 124

    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 universal home remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some u.S. Gate operators are manufact...

  • Page 125: Storage Areas

    Reprogramming a single universal home remote button to program a device to universal home remote using a universal home remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired universal home remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to fl...

  • Page 126: Roof Rack

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

  • Page 127: Sunroof

    Sunroof your vehicle may have a power sunroof. It will operate when the ignition is turned on, or in accessory, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 2-24. The sunroof controls are located on the overhead console. @ (half open): turn the control...

  • Page 128: Vehicle Personalization

    Anti-pinch feature override a condition may exist that causes the anti-pinch feature of the sunroof to activate due to weather or an obstruction. In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. To override the anti-pinch feature rotate the sunroof control to the close...

  • Page 129

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

  • Page 130: ✍ Notes

    ✍ notes 2-54.

  • Page 131: Section 3

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

  • Page 132: Section 3

    Malfunction indicator lamp .............................3-41 oil pressure light .........................................3-44 sport mode light (automatic transmission/cts) .....................................3-45 security light ...............................................3-45 fog lamp light .......

  • Page 133: ✍ Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 134: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview cts shown, cts-v similar 3-4.

  • Page 135

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-28. B. Turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3-9. C. Reconfigurable steering wheel controls (cts) or message center controls (cts-v). See reconfigurab...

  • Page 136: 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 in the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning flashers work n...

  • Page 137: Controls (Swc) (Cts)

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

  • Page 138

    4. Scroll through the setup menu by turning the knob. 5. When configure swc keys appears on the display, press the knob once to select it. 6. Scroll through the buttons (1, 2, 3 or 4). Press the knob to select the desired number. 7. Choose a new function for the control by scrolling through the list...

  • Page 139

    Turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • g turn and lane-change signals. See turn and lane-change signals on page 3-9. • o headlamps. See headlamps on page 3-16. • 3 headlamp high/low beam-changer. See headlamp high/low-beam changer ...

  • Page 140: Flash-to-Pass

    Turn signal on chime if the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km), a warning chime will sound and the turn signal on message will appear on the driver information center (dic) display. See “turn signal on” under dic warnings and messages on page 3-61 for more information. Headlamp high/lo...

  • Page 141: Windshield Wipers

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

  • Page 142: Windshield Washer

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

  • Page 143: Cruise Control

    Cruise control these 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. + (resume/accelerate): push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate when cru...

  • Page 144: 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 145

    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 will now cruise at the higher speed. • move the cruise ...

  • Page 146: Headlamps

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

  • Page 147: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Wiper activated headlamps this feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, the exterior lamp control must be in auto. When the exterior lamp control is off or in the parking lamp position and the wind...

  • Page 148

    When the exterior lamp control is in auto and it is dark enough outside, the drl will turn off and the low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will go off, and the drl will turn back on. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headl...

  • Page 149: Fog Lamps

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

  • Page 150

    Exterior lighting battery saver if the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to off. This protects against draining the battery in case the headlamps or parking lamps have been left on. The battery saver does not ...

  • Page 151: Entry Lighting

    Entry lighting the entry lighting system turns on the reading and dome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter unlock button is pressed. If activated by the (rke), the lighting will remain active for about 25 seco...

  • Page 152

    Notice: leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and cou...

  • Page 153: Climate Controls

    Cigarette lighter the cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray. The vehicle does not have a cigarette lighter for the rear seat passengers. Notice: holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from ...

  • Page 154

    Automatic operation auto (automatic): when this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the air conditioning compressor, and the fan speed. Auto will appear on the display. 1. Press the auto button. 2. Adjust ...

  • Page 155

    To change the current mode, select one of the following: y (vent): this mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. \ (bi-level): this mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets. In automatic opera...

  • Page 156

    Q pwr r (power/passenger’s temperature): press the pwr button located on the passenger’s side of the climate control panel to allow the passenger’s climate control setting to be different than the driver’s. Press the up or down arrow on the switch to increase or decrease the temperature for the fron...

  • Page 157

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

  • Page 158: Outlet Adjustment

    = (rear window defogger): press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed, but if the vehicle’s speed is above 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear ...

  • Page 159

    Passenger compartment air filter the passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/filter, it needs to be changed periodically. See scheduled maintenance on page 6-4. Using the climate control system without the p...

  • Page 160: Steering Wheel Climate

    Steering wheel climate controls (cts) your vehicle may have four controls that can be programmed for use with the climate control system. The controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel. See reconfigurable steering wheel controls (swc) (cts) on page 3-7 for more information on progra...

  • Page 161: Instrument Panel Cluster

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

  • Page 162

    Cts-v (united states version shown, canada similar) 3-32.

  • Page 163: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer the speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the united states) or kilometers (used in canada). If your vehicle has to have a new odomet...

  • Page 164: Airbag Readiness Light

    Safety belt reminder light when the key is turned to on or start, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more. If the driver’s belt is already buck...

  • Page 165: Caution:

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

  • Page 166: Caution:

    If the word on or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). { caution: if the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it me...

  • Page 167: Caution:

    If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. { caution: if the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that...

  • Page 168: 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. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake sys...

  • Page 169: Anti-Lock Brake System

    Anti-lock brake system warning light with the anti-lock brake system (abs), the light will come on when your engine is started and stay on for several seconds. This is normal. If the abs warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the anti-lock portion of the brake system. If th...

  • Page 170: Engine Coolant Temperature

    If the tc warning light stays on or comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on. If the light still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have ...

  • Page 171: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Tire pressure light (cts-v only) if the vehicle has the tire pressure monitor system, this light will come on if the system detects low tire pressure. This light will also come on for a bulb check when the vehicle is started. See tire pressure monitor system on page 5-68 for more information. For mo...

  • Page 172

    Notice: modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same tire performance criteria (tpc) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modifica...

  • Page 173

    If the light is on steady you may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See filling the tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine i...

  • Page 174: Oil Pressure Light

    Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the obd (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery ...

  • Page 175: Transmission/cts)

    Sport mode light (automatic transmission/cts) this light will come on while the sport mode is in use. When you turn off the sport mode, the light will go out. If it stays on, your vehicle may need service. See your dealer. See “sport mode” under automatic transmission operation on page 2-27 for more...

  • Page 176: Cruise Control Light

    Cruise control light this light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See cruise control on page 3-13 for more information. Highbeam on light this light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on. See headlamp high/low-beam ...

  • Page 177: Message Center

    Message center message center (cts-v) your vehicle may have a message center that can display information relating to powertrain fluids, tire pressures, vehicle dynamics, speedometer and odometer information, and transmission status. It also displays warning messages. There are two different areas w...

  • Page 178

    Coolant temperature when the coolant temperature displays you will see the coolant temperature symbol. The temperature displays in degrees fahrenheit or celsius with a graph beneath the reading. If the graph shows the temperature in the shaded area all the way on the right, then the coolant temperat...

  • Page 179

    Transmission temperature when the transmission temperature displays you will see the transmission temperature symbol. The temperature displays in degrees fahrenheit or celsius with a graph beneath the reading. If the graph shows the temperature in the shaded area all the way on the right, then the t...

  • Page 180: Hot Coolant Temperature

    Transmission fluid hot message when you see this flashing symbol, the transmission fluid temperature is high (290°f (143°c)). To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering wheel. After you press this button, the warning will redisplay every...

  • Page 181

    Check engine oil pressure message your vehicle may have this feature. When you see this flashing symbol, the engine oil pressure is low. To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering wheel. After you press this button, the warning will redi...

  • Page 182: One-to-Four Shift Message

    Tire pressure warning message when you see this flashing symbol, one or more of the vehicle’s tires is either under or over-inflated. To acknowledge this warning, press either button on the outboard switch on the left spoke of the steering wheel. There are three levels of warning for this display: 1...

  • Page 183: System Controls

    Driver information center (dic) the dic gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. All messages will appear on the audio system display. If your vehicle has the base audio system, use the information...

  • Page 184: Status Of Vehicle Systems

    Tune/sel (select) knob: turn this knob, located in the lower right corner of the audio system, to scroll through the menu items displayed. Press this knob to select the menu item. Status of vehicle systems you can view the status of several vehicle systems using the dic. Vehicle information menu to ...

  • Page 185

    Mi trip a and b (km trip a and b): for information on the trip odometers, see trip odometers on page 3-33. Miles range (km range): if you select this item, the approximate number of remaining miles or kilometers you can drive without refueling is displayed. This estimate is based on the current driv...

  • Page 186

    To turn off the timer, press the clr button again. When the timer is off, the display will show the timer value and timer off. The timing feature will stop. To reset the timer, turn off the timer and then press and hold the clr button. The display will return to zero. Battery volts: if you select th...

  • Page 187: Dic Main Menu

    Lf tire: if you select this item, the driver’s side front tire pressure will be displayed. If the tire pressure is low, low will be displayed with this item. The pressure can be displayed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa). To change the units, see dic main menu on page 3-57 dic ma...

  • Page 188

    • 9 (english/metric units) • tcs • 8 (clock) • 8 / 4 (clock/information display) • setup dic main menu item descriptions e bass - mid (midrange) - treble: this menu item allows you to adjust the levels for the bass, midrange, treble, balance, and fade features of the audio system. For more informati...

  • Page 189

    Cat (category): this menu item allows you to select radio stations based on preset categories. To turn the cat feature on, press the tune/sel knob once. When cat is on, an x will be in the box next to cat on the menu. The x disappears when cat is off. See “activating category (cat) stations (rds and...

  • Page 190

    Tcs (traction control system): you can enable or disable the traction control system (tcs) using this menu item. Press the tune/sel knob to switch between on and off. You can also turn the tcs off using the traction control button located in the glove box (cts) or on the steering wheel (cts-v), or b...

  • Page 191: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Dic warnings and messages these messages will appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the screen for further use. To clear a message, press the clr button. Be sure to take any message that appears on the screen seriously...

  • Page 192

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

  • Page 193

    Change engine oil this message indicates that the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed and that your vehicle is due for service. See your gm dealer. See engine oil on page 5-16 and scheduled maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. When you reset the change engine oil mes...

  • Page 194

    Check tire pressure if your vehicle has a tire pressure monitor (tpm) system, this message indicates that one or more of the vehicle’s tires are low. See status of vehicle systems on page 3-54 for information on checking your vehicle’s tire pressures. Also, see tire pressure monitor system on page 5...

  • Page 195

    Engine coolant hot – idle engine notice: if you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or dic, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling sp...

  • Page 196

    This message will also appear when the windshield wipers have been on for more than six seconds and the exterior lamp control is off or in the parking lamp position. Ice possible this message appears when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Left rear door ajar when ...

  • Page 197

    Service charging system this message will display when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your gm dealer. Service electrical system this message will display if an electrical problem has occurred within the powertrain control module (pcm) or the ignit...

  • Page 198

    Service tire monitor system if your vehicle has a tire pressure monitor (tpm) system, this message will appear if the tpm system is not working properly. Have your vehicle serviced at your gm dealer as soon as possible. See tire pressure monitor system on page 5-68 for more information. Service tran...

  • Page 199

    Starting disabled – remove key this message will appear when the vehicle theft-deterrent system detects that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If it is not damaged, remove the key and t...

  • Page 200

    Dic vehicle personalization if your vehicle has the navigation system, see the navigation system manual for instructions on operating the dic for your vehicle. Your vehicle has personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. The number of prog...

  • Page 201

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

  • Page 202

    Configure swc (steering wheel controls) keys this feature allows you to customize the functions of the four steering wheel controls located on the left spoke of the steering wheel. See reconfigurable steering wheel controls (swc) (cts) on page 3-7 for programming information. Remote recall memory if...

  • Page 203

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

  • Page 204

    If this feature is selected, remote recall memory cannot be selected. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Auto exit seat if your vehicle has the optional ...

  • Page 205

    Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since the vehicle left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use the follow...

  • Page 206

    Lights flash at lock this feature allows the exterior lamps to flash once when the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work, and the lamps will not flash if the parking lamps or headlamps are on. Programmable modes mode 1: ...

  • Page 207

    To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the setup menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob until horn sounds at lock is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to switch back and forth betwee...

  • Page 208

    Driver unlock in park (automatic transmission only) the feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into park (p). Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which ...

  • Page 209

    To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the setup menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob until driver unlock key out/off is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to switch between on and ...

  • Page 210

    Doors unlock key out (automatic transmission only)/ doors unlock key off (manual transmission only) this feature allows the doors to automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition on automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned to off on manual transmission vehicles...

  • Page 211

    To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the setup menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob until delayed locking is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to switch back and forth between on...

  • Page 212

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

  • Page 213: Audio System(S)

    To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personalization portion of the setup menu following the instructions listed previously. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob until enhanced chime volume is highlighted. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to switch back and forth betw...

  • Page 214

    Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • familiarize yourself with its operation. • set up your audio system by presetting y...

  • Page 215: Setting The Time

    Setting the time 1. Press the tune/sel (select) knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob until set clock appears on the display. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to select set clock. 4. Turn the tune/sel knob to adjust the time. 5. Press the tune/sel knob to update the time. Vehicle time upd...

  • Page 216

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

  • Page 217

    If the clock/info disp is configured into one of the configurable keys, pressing the key will switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. See “configurable radio display keys” later in this section for more information. Playing the radio pwr (power): press this knob to turn ...

  • Page 218

    Q scan r : press the scan button to enter scan mode. Scan will appear on the display. Press the up arrow to scan to the next station. The radio will go to a station, play for 5 seconds, then go on to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations, press and hold ...

  • Page 219

    5. Repeat the steps for each firm key. To set the preset stations with an equalization setting, dsp setting, or a pty setting, see each of these features later in this section. When a preset station is selected, once one of these additional settings is selected, the preset station will remember each...

  • Page 220

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

  • Page 221

    6. Press the tune/sel knob to set the adjustment. 7. Press the clr button to exit the display. To return to the original display, repeatedly press the clr button or wait for the display to time out. Eq0 will not appear on the display when in this mode. Using dsp available only with the premium bose ...

  • Page 222

    Rds messages alert: alert warns of local and national emergencies. When, an alert announcement comes on the current radio station or a related network station, alert will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a cd is playing. If a cd is playing, play wil...

  • Page 223

    To turn ta on or off, perform the following steps: 1. Press the tune/sel knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/sel knob until traffic announce appears on the display. 3. Press the tune/sel knob to select on or off. An x will appear in the box when ta is selected on. 4. Press the clr button t...

  • Page 224

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

  • Page 225

    Xm™ radio messages (cont’d) radio display message condition action required no info song/program title not available no song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No info category name not available no category information is available at this t...

  • Page 226

    Using the single cd player insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on the cd will begin playing. A cd may be loaded with the radio off but it will not start playing until the radio is on. If the ignition or radio is turned off w...

  • Page 227

    F3 rdm (random): press this firm key to listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Random will appear on the display. Press rdm again to turn off random play. Random will disappear from the display. F4 rpt (repeat): press this firm key to hear a track over again. Repeat will appe...

  • Page 228

    If an error appears on the display, see “cd messages” later in this section. When a cd is inserted the cd functions will appear on the display above the firm keys, in place of the preset stations, if programmed. Load: press the load button to load cds into the cd player. This cd player will hold up ...

  • Page 229

    F5 mode: press this firm key to select from normal, rpt trck (repeat track), rpt cd (repeat cd), rdm trk (random track), and rdm all (random all cds). • normal: sets the system for normal play of the cd(s). Normal will not appear on the display when in this mode. • rpt trck (repeat track): repeats t...

  • Page 230

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

  • Page 231: Navigation/radio System

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

  • Page 232: Audio Steering Wheel

    Audio steering wheel controls (cts) some audio functions can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: volume: turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. E (band/source): press this button to switch between fm1, fm2, am, or xm1 or xm2 (if equipped), radio, or cd. For ...

  • Page 233: Care Of Your Cds

    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. For better radio reception, most am radio stations will boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. St...

  • Page 234: Care Of The Cd Player

    Care of the cd player do not use cd lens cleaners for cd players because the lens of the cd optics can become contaminated by lubricants. Diversity antenna system the am-fm antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear ...

  • Page 235: Section 4

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

  • Page 236: Your Vehicle

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. See safety belts: they are for everyone on page 1-11. { caution: defensive driving really means...

  • Page 237: Drunken Driving

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

  • Page 238

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

  • Page 239: Caution:

    Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a bac of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a bac level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision. At a bac level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision i...

  • Page 240: Control Of A Vehicle

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

  • Page 241

    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. The brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you ...

  • Page 242

    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 243: Braking In Emergencies

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

  • Page 244: (Cts-V)

    You can turn the system off by pressing the tc (traction control) button located in the glove box. If you press the tc button once, the traction control system will turn off and the traction control system warning light will come on. Press the tc button again to turn the system back on. If you press...

  • Page 245

    The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to. You should turn the system off if your vehicle...

  • Page 246: Limited-Slip Rear Axle

    Competitive driving mode (cts-v) the driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the traction control (tc) button on the steering wheel twice within five seconds. Competitive driving will be displayed in the dic. Competitive driving mode allows the driver to have control of the power a...

  • Page 247: Panic Brake Assist

    When the system activates, a stability system engaged message will be displayed on the driver information center. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-61. You may also hear a noise or feel vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer the vehicle in the direction you want it to ...

  • Page 248

    The amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park. At faster speeds, the steering effort increases to provide a sport-like feel to the steering. This provides maximum control and stability. If your vehicle seems harder to steer t...

  • Page 249

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

  • Page 250: Off-Road Recovery

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

  • Page 251: Loss Of Control

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

  • Page 252: Competitive Driving

    Skidding in a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control system...

  • Page 253: Driving At Night

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

  • Page 254: 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 255: 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 256: 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 257: 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 258

    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 259: 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 260: 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 261: Winter Driving

    Winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: • have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • you may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Also see tires on page 5-57. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter oute...

  • Page 262

    Driving on snow or ice most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the 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. What...

  • Page 263

    The anti-lock brake system (abs) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have abs, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See anti-lock brake system (abs) on page 4-7. • allow greater following distance on any sl...

  • Page 264: 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 265: Mud, Ice, Or Snow

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the v...

  • Page 266: Loading Your Vehicle

    Rocking your vehicle to get it out first, turn the steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around the front wheels. You should turn the traction control system off. See traction control system (tcs) (cts) on page 4-9 or traction control system (tcs) (cts-v) on page 4-10. Then shift b...

  • Page 267

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

  • Page 268

    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 269

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

  • Page 270: Caution:

    Certification label the certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s side rear passenger door, 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 exceed ...

  • Page 271: Caution:

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

  • Page 272

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

  • Page 273: Towing A Trailer

    Dolly towing your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in park (p) for an automatic transmission or in neutral for a manual transmission. 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4....

  • Page 274: ✍ Notes

    ✍ notes 4-40

  • Page 275: Section 5

    Service ............................................................5-3 accessories and modifications ..........................5-3 california proposition 65 warning .....................5-3 doing your own service work .........................5-4 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle .......

  • Page 276: Section 5

    Tire inspection and rotation ...........................5-71 when it is time for new tires .......................5-72 buying new tires .........................................5-73 different size tires and wheels ......................5-75 uniform tire quality grading ..........................5-75...

  • Page 277: 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 278: Caution:

    Doing your own service work { caution: you can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintena...

  • Page 279: Of Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 280: Gasoline Specifications

    If your vehicle has the 6.0l v8 engine (vin code u), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You may also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s acceleration may be slightly reduced, and you may notice a slight audible knocki...

  • Page 281

    To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as top tier detergent gasoline. Also, your gm dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit-related problems. Gas...

  • Page 282: Filling The Tank

    Filling the 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 283: 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 284: 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 285: Hood Release

    Hood release to open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle 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 fr...

  • Page 286

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood on the 3.6l v6 engine (2.8l v6 engine similar), you will see the following: 5-12.

  • Page 287

    A. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-105. B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 5-37. C. Battery. See battery on page 5-41. D. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-29. E...

  • Page 288

    When you open the hood on the 6.0l v8 cts-v, you will see the following: 5-14.

  • Page 289

    A. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-105. B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 5-37. C. Battery. See battery on page 5-41. D. Engine oil dipstick. See “checking engine oil” under engine oil on page 5-16. E. Passe...

  • Page 290: Engine Oil

    Engine oil there is an oil pressure light in the instrument cluster and an oil pressure low - stop engine message on the driver information center (dic). If the light and/or message appear, it means you need to check the engine oil level right away. For more information, see “oil pressure low - stop...

  • Page 291

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

  • Page 292

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

  • Page 293

    Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the american petroleum institute (api). You should look for this on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identified as meeting gm standard g...

  • Page 294: Engine Oil Life System

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

  • Page 295: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    If the change engine oil message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. Navigation system if you have the navigation system, see “vehicle customization” in the navigation system manual for how to reset the oil life indicator. What t...

  • Page 296: Caution:

    When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at the maintenance ii intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval. See scheduled maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, i...

  • Page 297

    Automatic transmission fluid 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 your vehicle to your gm dealer service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. Change the fluid and filter at the i...

  • Page 298: Manual Transmission Fluid

    Manual transmission fluid when to check manual transmission fluid it is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your gm dealer service department and have it repaired as soon as pos...

  • Page 299: Hydraulic Clutch

    How to add manual transmission fluid here is how to add fluid. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13 to determine which type of fluid to use. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler pl...

  • Page 300: Engine Coolant

    Engine coolant the cooling system in your vehicle is filled with dex-cool ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only dex-cool ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling s...

  • Page 301: Caution:

    If you have to add coolant more than once or twice a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: if you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in your vehicle’s cooling system, you could damage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the...

  • Page 302: 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 303: 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. Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of...

  • Page 304: 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 305: Cooling System

    Cooling system when you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: a. Electric engine cooling fans b. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap { 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 306: Caution:

    If the engine is warm or hot, the coolant level should be at or above the full cold/froid line on the side of the coolant surge tank. If the engine is cold, the coolant level should be near the full cold/froid line on the side of the coolant surge tank. If it is not, you may have a leak at the press...

  • Page 307: Caution:

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

  • Page 308: Caution:

    { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. You can remove the coolant surge t...

  • Page 309

    3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to slightly above the full cold/froid line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. The upper radiator hose i...

  • Page 310: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the location of the power steering fluid reservoir. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fl...

  • Page 311: 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 312: Brakes

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

  • Page 313: Caution:

    What to add when you do need brake fluid, use only dot-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from enterin...

  • Page 314: Caution:

    Brake wear your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the...

  • Page 315: Battery

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

  • Page 316: Jump Starting

    Jump starting if your vehicle’s 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 ...

  • Page 317

    Notice: if you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug un...

  • Page 318: Caution:

    Your vehicle has a remote negative ( − ) ground location, as shown in the illustration. It is located between the battery and the underhood fuse block. You should always use this remote ground location, instead of the terminal on the battery. Notice: if you connect a negative cable to the ecm, ecm m...

  • Page 319: Caution:

    { caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a b...

  • Page 320

    6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle h...

  • Page 321

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

  • Page 322: Rear Axle

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

  • Page 323: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp aiming the vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be necessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their...

  • Page 324

    Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly. To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See hood release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Locate the aim dot on th...

  • Page 325

    6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed. This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface. 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near...

  • Page 326: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 5-55. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. High intensity discharge (hid) lighting { caution: the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very ...

  • Page 327: And Sidemarker Lamps

    Front turn signal and fog lamps a. Turn signal lamp b. Fog lamp to replace a turn signal or fog lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the protection shield located on the underside of the front of the vehicle by pulling out the push-pins located on the underside of the protection shield. 2. Reach u...

  • Page 328

    3. Remove the four convenience net wing nuts. 4. Pull the carpet back away from the body of the vehicle on the side with the burned out bulb. 5. Remove the two mounting screws from the lamp assembly. 6. Pull out the lamp assembly to expose the bulb sockets. 7. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn c...

  • Page 329: Replacement Bulbs

    4. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets. 5. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb and socket out of the lamp reflector. 6. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out. 7. Install a new bulb....

  • Page 330

    4. Lift the wiper blade assembly up so it is in a t-shaped position. You should be able to see a tab. 5. Squeeze the tab together and pull the wiper blade assembly down far enough to release it from the j-hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly away from the arm. Allowing the wiper blade arm...

  • Page 331: 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 332: Tire Sidewall Labeling

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

  • Page 333

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

  • Page 334

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

  • Page 335

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

  • Page 336

    Bias ply tire: a pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold tire pressure: the amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. S...

  • Page 337

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

  • Page 338: Run-Flat Tires (Cts-V)

    Run-flat tires (cts-v) if your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tire and no tire changing equipment. Your vehicle also has a tire pressure monitor (tpm) which will alert you if there is a loss of tire pressure in any of the tires. See tire pressure monitor system on page 5-68. { caution...

  • Page 339: 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, ...

  • Page 340

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

  • Page 341: Caution:

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

  • Page 342

    Tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. If your vehicle has this feature, sensors are mounted on the tire and wheel assembly. The tpms sensors transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the veh...

  • Page 343

    Your vehicle’s tpms can alert you about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See tire inspection and rotation on page 5-71 and tires on page 5-57. Notice: do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle has tire pressure monitors. The liquid sealant can damage the...

  • Page 344

    10. After hearing the confirming double horn chirp, for the left rear tire, exit the matching process by turning the ignition switch to off. 11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading information label. 12. Put the valve caps back on the valve s...

  • Page 345

    Tire inspection and rotation tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). If your vehicle has p245/45zr18 96w size tires, gm recommends rotating these tires at 3,000 mile (4 800 km) intervals. These tires are optimized for dry traction and handling performance. Tread life...

  • Page 346: Caution:

    If your vehicle has the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the tpms sensors will need to be reset and matched to the tire/wheel position. A special tpms diagnostic tool is used to reset the sensor identification codes. See your dealer for service. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight...

  • Page 347: Buying New Tires

    Buying new tires gm has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet general motors tire performance criteria specification (tpc spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, gm strongly re...

  • Page 348: Caution:

    Winter tires with the same speed rating as your vehicle’s original equipment tires may not be available for h, v, w, and zr speed rated tires. If you choose snow tires with a lower speed rating, never exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability. { caution: mixing tires could cause you to lose control...

  • Page 349: Caution:

    Different size tires and wheels if you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your ve...

  • Page 350

    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 351: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel alignment and tire balance the tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However, if you notice ...

  • Page 352: Caution:

    Used replacement wheels { caution: putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has 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...

  • Page 353: Caution:

    Lifting your vehicle (cts-v) { 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. Place the shift lever in rever...

  • Page 354

    Notice: lifting your vehicle improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To lift your vehicle properly, follow the advice in this part. To help prevent vehicle damage: • be sure the jack you are using meets the weight standards for your vehicle and i...

  • Page 355

    Lifting from the rear the rear lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, in front of the rear tires. 1. Locate the rear lifting points using the diagram shown above and corresponding triangular-shaped hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The rear lifting location i...

  • Page 356: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you are driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. See tires on page 5-57. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout”, here are a few tips about what to ex...

  • Page 357: Caution:

    Run-flat tires (cts-v) if your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tire and no tire changing equipment. Run-flat tires can operate effectively with no air pressure for a limited distance and speed. Your vehicle also has a tire pressure monitor (tpm) which will alert you if there is a loss ...

  • Page 358: Caution:

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

  • Page 359: (Cts Only)

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

  • Page 360

    2. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wheel wrench. 3. Remove the compact spare tire. See compact spare tire (cts only) on page 5-94 for more information about the compact spare tire. 4. The tools you will be using next include the jack (a) and the...

  • Page 361

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire (cts only) 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn the handle about 180 degrees, then flip the handle back to the starting position. This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn. 2. Find th...

  • Page 362: Caution:

    3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. { caution: getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { caution: lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do...

  • Page 363

    5. Raise the jack by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack head fit into the metal flange located behind the triangle on the plastic molding as shown. 6. Put the compact spare tire near you. 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far en...

  • Page 364: Caution:

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

  • Page 365

    9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 10. Install the spare tire. 11. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. 12. Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your hand until the wheel is held against the hub...

  • Page 366: Caution:

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

  • Page 367: Tools (Cts Only)

    Storing a flat or spare tire and tools (cts only) { caution: storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you have put the com...

  • Page 368: Appearance Care

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

  • Page 369

    Notice: if you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the integrated radio antenna and the rear window defogger. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. Many cleaners contain sol...

  • Page 370: Fabric/carpet

    Fabric/carpet use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda. Before clean...

  • Page 371: Plastic Surfaces

    Instrument panel, vinyl, and other plastic surfaces a soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic s...

  • Page 372: Weatherstrips

    Weatherstrips silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13. Washing your vehicle the...

  • Page 373

    Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasi...

  • Page 374: Tires

    Notice: using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. ...

  • Page 375: Finish Damage

    Finish damage any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer. Larger areas of finish dama...

  • Page 376

    Vehicle care/appearance materials description usage polishing cloth wax-treated interior and exterior polishing cloth. Tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil, and asphalt. Chrome cleaner and polish use on chrome or stainless steel. White sidewall tire cleaner removes soil and black marks fro...

  • Page 377: 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 378: Electrical System

    Electrical system add-on electrical equipment notice: do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other compon...

  • Page 379: Underhood Fuse Block

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

  • Page 380

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

  • Page 381

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

  • Page 382

    Fuses usage elec prndl electronic prndl (export) spare not used spare not used ign sw ignition switch (power to ign-3 and crank) volt check dim (dash integration module) ecm/tcm tcm (transmission control module), ecm (engine control module), ipc (instrument panel cluster), pass-key ® iii+ module wpr...

  • Page 383: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Rear underseat fuse block to access the rear underseat fuse blocks, you will have to first remove the rear seat cushion. Removing the rear seat cushion notice: if, when removing or reinstalling the rear seat, you do not do it carefully, you could damage the fuse center. Avoid contact between the rea...

  • Page 384: Caution:

    { caution: a safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. Caution: (continued) caution: (continued) if the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work for the next p...

  • Page 385

    Rear underseat fuse block (driver’s side) the driver’s side rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. See “removing the rear seat cushion” listed previously. To access the fuse block, push ...

  • Page 386

    Fuses usage reverse lamp isrvm (inside rearview mirror), license plate lamp assembly spare not used position lamp taillamp assemblies, front position lamp assemblies j cases usage amp audio amplifier pusher fan pusher fan (export only) relays usage bas relay mini brake apply sensor pusher fan pusher...

  • Page 387

    Rear underseat fuse block (passenger’s side) the passenger’s side rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. See “removing the rear seat cushion” listed previously. To access the fuse blo...

  • Page 388

    Fuses usage rear fog lamp rear fog lamps (export only) spare not used tv/vics tv tuner assembly (export only), vics (vehicle information communication system) module j cases usage rear defog rear window defogger element sunroof mod power sunroof module relays usage spare not used rear defog relay mi...

  • Page 389

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r134a 1.3 lbs 0.6 kg cooling system 2.8l hfv6 11...

  • Page 390

    Engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 2.8l hfv6 t automatic 6-speed manual 0.043 inches (1.1 mm) 3.6l hfv6 7 automatic 6-speed manual 0.043 inches (1.1 mm) 6.0l v8 u 6-speed manual 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) cts-v engine data engine horsepower torque displacement compression ...

  • Page 391: Section 6

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

  • Page 392: 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 393: Caution:

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

  • Page 394: Scheduled Maintenance

    If you want to purchase service information, see service publications ordering information on page 7-16. Owner checks and services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it, and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, flu...

  • Page 395

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 5-16. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 5-20. An emission control service. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). • • inspect engine air clea...

  • Page 396

    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 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000...

  • Page 397

    Additional required services (cont’d) service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) cts-v only: change hydraulic clutch fluid (severe service only). See footnote (l). • • • • • • cts-v only: change rear axle flui...

  • Page 398: Maintenance Footnotes

    Maintenance footnotes (a) visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) visually inspect front and rear suspens...

  • Page 399: Owner Checks And Services

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

  • Page 400: At Each Fuel Fill

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

  • Page 401: 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 402: Caution:

    Ignition transmission lock check while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to off in each shift lever position. • with an automatic transmission, the ignition should turn to off only when the shift lever is in park (p). The ignition key should come out only in off. • wit...

  • Page 403: 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 syn...

  • Page 404

    Usage fluid/lubricant manual transmission (cts-v) dexron ® -iii automatic transmission fluid. Look for “approved for the h-specification” on the label. Automatic transmission dexron ® -iii automatic transmission fluid. Look for “approved for the h-specification” on the label. Key lock cylinders mult...

  • Page 405

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part numbers acdelco ® part numbers engine air cleaner/filter 25728874 a2029c engine oil filter 2.8l v6 and 3.6l v6 25177917 pf2129 6.0l v8 88984215...

  • Page 406

    Engine drive belt routing (cts-v) 6.0l v8 engine 6-16.

  • Page 407: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See maintenance requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from owner checks and services on page 6-9 can b...

  • Page 408

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

  • Page 409

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-19.

  • Page 410

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-20

  • Page 411: Section 7

    Customer assistance and information ...............7-2 customer satisfaction procedure ......................7-2 online owner center ......................................7-4 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users ................................7-5 customer assistance offices .............

  • 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

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

  • Page 414: Online Owner Center

    Online owner center online owner center (united states only) the owner center is a resource for your gm ownership needs. Specific vehicle information can be found in one place. The online owner center allows you to: • get e-mail service reminders. • access information about your specific vehicle, in...

  • Page 415: 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 416

    Canada — customer assistance general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer communication centre, ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-3830 (for text telephone devices (ttys)) roadside assistance: 1-800-882-1112 overseas — customer assistan...

  • Page 417: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    Gm mobility reimbursement program this program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of ...

  • Page 418

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

  • Page 419: Courtesy Transportation

    Courtesy transportation to enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The courtesy transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the bumper-to-bumper coverage provid...

  • Page 420

    Courtesy rental vehicle your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts. This require...

  • Page 421: Data Recorders

    Vehicle data collection and event data recorders your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components t...

  • Page 422: Collision Damage Repair

    Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle has onstar ® , please check the onstar ® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its oper...

  • Page 423

    Insuring your vehicle protect your investment in your gm vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your gm vehicle by limi...

  • Page 424

    • gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, vehicle identification number (vin), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of ...

  • Page 425: 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 426: General Motors

    Reporting safety defects to general motors in addition to notifying nhtsa (or transport canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write: cadillac customer assistance center cadillac motor car division p.O. Box 33169 detroit, mi 48232...

  • Page 427

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

  • Page 428: ✍ Notes

    ✍ notes 7-18.

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    A accessories and modifications ............................ 5-3 accessory power outlet(s) ............................... 3-21 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....................................................... 1-68 additives, fuel .................................................

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    Audio system(s) (cont.) radio with cd ............................................ 3-85 setting the time .......................................... 3-85 theft-deterrent feature ............................... 3-101 understanding radio reception ................... 3-102 xm™ satellite radio antenna s...

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    Child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-36 infants and young children ........................... 1-32 lower anchors and tethers for children .......... 1-41 older children ............................................. 1-30 securing a child restraint in a rear seat...

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    Customer assistance information (cont.) reporting safety defects to general motors ....... 7-16 reporting safety defects to the canadian government ............................... 7-15 reporting safety defects to the united states government .......................... 7-15 roadside service ............

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    Engine (cont.) check oil pressure message ........................ 3-51 coolant ...................................................... 5-26 coolant heater ............................................ 2-26 coolant temperature gage ........................... 3-40 coolant temperature warning light ......

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    G gage engine coolant temperature ......................... 3-40 fuel .......................................................... 3-46 speedometer .............................................. 3-33 tachometer ................................................. 3-33 garage door opener ....................

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    J jump starting ................................................. 5-42 k keyless entry system ....................................... 2-4 keys ............................................................... 2-3 l labeling, tire sidewall ..................................... 5-58 lamps exterior light...

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    M maintenance schedule additional required services ........................... 6-6 at each fuel fill ......................................... 6-10 at least once a month ................................ 6-10 at least once a year .................................. 6-11 introduction ....................

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    Oil engine ....................................................... 5-16 pressure light ............................................. 3-44 oil, engine oil life system .............................. 5-20 oil temperature warning message .................... 3-51 older children, restraints ................

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    R radios .......................................................... 3-83 care of your cd player .............................. 3-104 care of your cds ...................................... 3-103 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual ................................................. 3-101 ra...

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    Safety belts (cont.) questions and answers about safety belts ........ 1-15 rear safety belt comfort guides ................... 1-26 rear seat passengers ................................. 1-23 right front passenger position ...................... 1-23 safety belt extender ..............................

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    Steering wheel, tilt wheel ................................. 3-6 storage areas center console storage area ........................ 2-49 convenience net ......................................... 2-50 cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-49 glove box ...........................

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    Traction control system (tcs) ............................ 4-9, 4-10 control system warning light ....................... 3-39 limited-slip rear axle .................................. 4-12 stabilitrak ® system ..................................... 4-12 transmission fluid, automatic ...................

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    Windows ....................................................... 2-14 power ........................................................ 2-15 windshield washer ...................................................... 3-12 washer fluid .............................................. 5-37 wiper blade replacem...