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Cadillac 2006 DTS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

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

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath, and the name dts 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 power seats ..................................................1-2 power lumbar ...............................................1-3 massaging lumbar .........................................1-3 heated and cooled seats .................

  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. • move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion. • move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion. • slide the control forward...

  • Page 9: Power Lumbar

    Power lumbar the power lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats behind the power seat controls. Press the lumbar control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support. Press the control up or down to raise or lower the support mechanism. The ignition does no...

  • Page 10: Heated And Cooled Seats

    Heated and cooled seats your vehicle may have heated and cooled front seats. To operate the heated or cooled seats, the ignition must be on. The buttons are located on the front doors forward of the door handle. I (heated seatback): press this button to turn on the heated seatback. H (cooled seat): ...

  • Page 11: Power Reclining Seatbacks

    When you press a button, the feature will turn on at the highest setting. Each time you press the button, the feature will go down one temperature setting. To turn the feature off, keep pressing the button until the display lights turn off. If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started usi...

  • Page 12: Caution:

    Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. { caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not ...

  • Page 13: Head Restraints

    Head restraints the front head restraints lock into place when raised. To release a front head restraint and lower it, press the button located at the base of the restraint. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chan...

  • Page 14: Center Seat

    Center seat your vehicle may have a front center seat. This seat can be converted to a storage area by lowering the seatback. See center flex storage unit on page 2-50. For information on safety belts for this position, see center front passenger position on page 1-24. Rear seats heated seats your v...

  • Page 15: Power Lumbar

    J (heated seat and seatback): press this button to turn on the heated seat and seatback. Press the button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display to show which feature is on. There are three temperature settings for each feature. A column of three lights next to the butto...

  • Page 16: Safety Belts

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

  • Page 17

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

  • Page 18

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

  • Page 19

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

  • Page 20: Safety Belts

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

  • Page 21

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

  • Page 22: Driver Position

    Driver position lap-shoulder belt the driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “seats” in the index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. ...

  • Page 23

    6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt...

  • 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. Shoulder belt height adjustment before you begin to drive, move t...

  • Page 29

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

  • Page 30

    Center front passenger position lap belt if your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To...

  • Page 31: Rear Seat Passengers

    Rear seat passengers it is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a cras...

  • Page 32

    2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. The latch plates for the safety belts in each rear seating position vary in size. If the center rear or the left rear latch plate is inserted into the incorrect buckle, the plate will not latch properly. Be sure you are using the correct buckl...

  • Page 33: Caution:

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

  • Page 34

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear safety belt comfort guides rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better posit...

  • Page 35

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

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 retractor part of the safety belts. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal or ne...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: Caution:

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

  • Page 42: 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 43: Caution:

    { caution: newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash fo...

  • Page 44: 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 45

    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 46: 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 47: 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 48: Caution:

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

  • Page 49: Caution:

    { caution: a child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger’s airbag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat. Wherever you install a chil...

  • Page 50

    Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Lower anchors lower anchors (a) are metal bars buil...

  • Page 51

    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 top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always ...

  • Page 52

    The top tether anchors are located under the trim covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Pull open the trim cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restrai...

  • Page 53: 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 54

    2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Pull open the top tether anchor trim co...

  • Page 55: Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in a rear seat position if your child restraint is equipped with the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-43. If your child restraint does not have the latch system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint...

  • Page 56

    4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forwar...

  • Page 57: Caution:

    6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using 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 see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-43. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in...

  • Page 58: Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in the right front seat position your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to put the restraint on page 1-42. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger...

  • Page 59

    There is no top tether anchor at the right front seating position. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored. See lower anchors and...

  • Page 60

    5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forwar...

  • Page 61: Airbag System

    If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the v...

  • Page 62: Caution:

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

  • Page 63: Caution:

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

  • Page 64: 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. 1-58.

  • Page 65

    The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-59.

  • Page 66

    If your vehicle has one, the roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows. If your vehicle has one, the roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that...

  • Page 67: 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 68

    Your vehicle is also equipped with a “dual depth” passenger airbag that adjusts the restraint according to crash severity, seat location, and safety belt status using electronic frontal sensor(s) and other special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the status of the front passenger s...

  • Page 69

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

  • Page 70: Airbag Inflates?

    What will you see after an airbag inflates? After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inflated. Roof-mounted side impact airbags are designed to deflate more slowly and may still be partially inf...

  • Page 71: Passenger Sensing System

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

  • Page 72: Caution:

    The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag should be e...

  • Page 73

    The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat • the system determines that a small c...

  • Page 74

    The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Vehicle

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

  • Page 77: Restraint System Check

    Q: because i have a disability, i have to get my vehicle modified. How can i find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the driver’s seat), or the overhead console can a...

  • Page 78: 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 79: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 remote keyless entry system .........................2-4 remote keyless entry system operation ...........2-5 doors and locks ............................................2-10 door locks .............................................

  • Page 80: Section 2

    Storage areas ................................................2-49 glove box ...................................................2-49 cupholder(s) ................................................2-49 coinholder(s) ................................................2-49 center console storage area .........

  • Page 81: 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 82

    There is a master key that works all of the lock cylinders (driver’s door, ignition, and glove box). There is also a valet key which only operates the driver’s door and the ignition. Notice: if you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have sp...

  • Page 83: Operation

    At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry 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 cl...

  • Page 84

    The following functions are available with your vehicle’s remote keyless entry system: / (remote vehicle start): your vehicle may be started from outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter. See “remote vehicle start” later in this section for more detailed information. Q (lock): ...

  • Page 85

    Matching transmitter(s) to your vehicle each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your gm dealer. Remember to bring any additional transmitters so they can also...

  • Page 86

    3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing down. Use a type cr2032 battery, or equivalent type. 4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together. Make sure the cover is on tight, so water will not get in. 5. Test the operation of the transmit...

  • Page 87

    / (remote start): press and release the lock button and then press and hold this button to use the remote start feature. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do the following: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then immediately ...

  • Page 88: Doors And Locks

    Once two remote starts or a single start with a time extension have been provided, the vehicle must be started normally with the ignition key to get more remote vehicle starts. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an ...

  • Page 89: Power Door Locks

    There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system, you must unlock the doors with the key or remote keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. From the outside, use either the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. From t...

  • Page 90: Rear Door Security Locks

    Rear door security locks your vehicle has security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access them. To use these locks, do the following: 1. Turn the ...

  • Page 91: 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 92

    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 93: Windows

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

  • Page 94: Power Windows

    Power windows the power window switches are located on the driver’s door armrest. In addition, each door has a switch for its own window. Each power window switch operates with two positions for both up and down movement. Press the switch to the first position to lower the window to the desired leve...

  • Page 95: Caution:

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

  • Page 96: Sun Visors

    Window lockout o (window lockout): the rear window lockout button is located on the driver’s door armrest near the window switches. Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button will illuminate, indicating the feature is in use. The rear windows stil...

  • Page 97: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Theft-deterrent systems vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Valet lockout switch the valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box. 9 (off):...

  • Page 98

    To arm the system, do the following: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch with the door open or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all the doors. The security light should go off within approximately 30 seconds...

  • Page 99: Pass-Key

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

  • Page 100

    When the pass-key ® iii+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security light co...

  • Page 101: Vehicle

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

  • Page 102: Starting The Engine

    B (accessory): this position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is off. To use accessory, turn the key clockwise. C (run): this position is where the key returns to after the vehicle is started. This position displays some of the warning and indicator lights. D (start): th...

  • Page 103: Engine Coolant Heater

    3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in start for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do ...

  • Page 104: Caution:

    How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can gi...

  • Page 105: Caution:

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

  • Page 106: Performance Shifting

    Third (3): this position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than automatic overdrive (d). You should use third (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or winding roads. Here are examples for using third (3) instead o...

  • Page 107: Parking Brake

    Parking brake the parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver’s door. 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 brake system warning...

  • Page 108: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting into park (p) { caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your v...

  • Page 109: Caution:

    Console shift lever if your vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever, use the following procedure to shift the vehicle into park (p): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into park (p) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle and t...

  • Page 110: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

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

  • Page 111: 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 112: 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 113: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with intellibeam™, onstar ® , and compass your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and a compass display. For more information, see onstar ® system on page 2-43. For more information on intellibeam™, see “intellibeam intellige...

  • Page 114

    Compass variance the mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adju...

  • Page 115: With Onstar

    Cleaning the mirror when cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and compass your vehicl...

  • Page 116

    Compass variance the zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass...

  • Page 117: With Compass

    Cleaning the mirror when cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic dimming rearview mirror with compass your vehicle may have an...

  • Page 118

    Compass variance the zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass...

  • Page 119

    Cleaning the mirror when cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside power foldaway mirrors your vehicle’s mirror controls are locat...

  • Page 120: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside automatic dimming mirror if the vehicle is equipped with this feature, the driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. Outside curb view assist mirror if your vehicle i...

  • Page 121: Onstar

    Onstar ® system onstar ® uses global positioning system (gps) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to onst...

  • Page 122

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

  • Page 123: Universal Home Remote

    Universal home remote system 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 gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, and home lighting. If y...

  • Page 124: 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 b...

  • Page 125

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

  • Page 126

    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 127: 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 128: Center Flex Storage Unit

    Center flex storage unit your vehicle may be equipped with a center flex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage compartment. The center seatback can also be used as a fold down armrest. Cupholders are also located at the front edge of the storage unit...

  • Page 129: Vehicle Personalization

    Vent open: from the closed position, press and hold the passenger’s side switch forward to vent the sunroof. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position. The sunshade must be opened manually. Close: to close the sunroof, operate the controls according to one of the follo...

  • Page 130

    To recall your memory positions, the vehicle must be in park (p). Press and release either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver. You will hear a single b...

  • 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

    Low tire pressure warning light ....................3-63 traction control system (tcs) warning light .....3-64 stabilitrak ® indicator light ..............................3-64 engine coolant temperature warning light ......3-65 engine coolant temperature gage ..................3-65 malfunction indic...

  • Page 133: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 134: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview column-shift model shown, console-shift model similar 3-4.

  • Page 135

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-50. B. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See driver information center (dic) on page 3-71. C. Exterior lamp controls. See exterior lamps on page 3-30. D. Instrument panel cluster. Se...

  • 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: Steering Column

    Power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column if your vehicle has this feature, the power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down and the steering wh...

  • Page 138

    Turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • g turn and lane-change signals. See turn and lane-change signals on page 3-8 • 3 headlamp high/low-beam changer. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 3-9 • flash-to-pass feature • n wind...

  • Page 139: System

    Headlamp high/low-beam changer push forward to change the headlamps from low beam to high. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high beam to low. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high-beam usage. Forward collision alert (fca) system if your vehicle ...

  • Page 140: Caution:

    The forward collision alert (fca) system provides an audible and visual alert if you approach a vehicle too quickly that is directly ahead. Fca also provides a visual alert with no audible alert if you are following another vehicle much too closely. The fca alert symbol is located on top of the inst...

  • Page 141: Caution:

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

  • Page 142: Caution:

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

  • Page 143: Flash-to-Pass

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

  • Page 144: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers

    Rainsense™ ii wipers if your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror. It is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the ...

  • Page 145: 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. J washer fluid: press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray...

  • Page 146: Cruise Control

    Cruise control with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control is on, you will see a cruise li...

  • Page 147

    The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. I (on): this position activates the system. + res (resume/accelerate): press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. –set (set): press this button to set the speed. [ (cancel): press th...

  • Page 148

    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, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. • press the res button. Hold it there unti...

  • Page 149: Adaptive Cruise Control

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

  • Page 150: Caution:

    Adaptive cruise control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control. It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traffic conditions without having to constantly reset your cruise control. Adaptive cruise control uses radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead in your path, within a di...

  • Page 151: Caution:

    { caution: • on winding roads, adaptive cruise control may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use adaptive cruise control on winding roads. • adaptive cruise control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash when you are driving in co...

  • Page 152: Caution:

    ] (on): this position activates the system. + resume (resume/accelerate): push this button to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when adaptive cruise control is already active. − set: press this button to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when ada...

  • Page 153

    To set adaptive cruise control, do the following: 1. Press the ] (on) button. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the − set button and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Once adaptive cruise control is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ah...

  • Page 154

    Decreasing set speed while using adaptive cruise control press the set button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, briefly press the set button. Each time you do this, your set speed will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) slower. Resuming a set spee...

  • Page 155: Caution:

    Alerting the driver the adaptive cruise control alert symbol is located on the display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The alert symbol will flash and a warning beep will sound when driver action may be required. If adaptive cruise control is engaged, the alert symbol ...

  • Page 156: Caution:

    If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly, adaptive cruise control will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. { caution: when the adaptive cruise control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. Adaptive cruise control may not have time to slow your...

  • Page 157: Caution:

    Low-speed deactivation if your speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h) while following a vehicle ahead, adaptive cruise control will begin to disengage. The driver alert symbol will flash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since adaptive cruise control will not slow the vehicle ...

  • Page 158

    When following a vehicle and entering a curve, adaptive cruise control could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle. When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear. Adaptive cruise control may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. Ada...

  • Page 159: Caution:

    Highway exit ramps { caution: adaptive cruise control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage adaptive cruise control before entering a ...

  • Page 160: Exterior Lamps

    Disengaging adaptive cruise control to disengage the system, apply the brake pedal, press the cancel button, or press the adaptive cruise control button. Erasing set speed memory when you press the adaptive cruise control button or turn the ignition off, the set speed memory is erased. Other message...

  • Page 161

    Auto (automatic): turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: • parking lamps • instrument panel lights • intellibeam™ ; (parking lamps): turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the f...

  • Page 162

    Driving with intellibeam™ intellibeam™ will only activate your high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under the automatic control of intellibeam™, until any of the following situations occur: • the system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps. • t...

  • Page 163

    • your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of the vehicle points upward, causing the intellibeam sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps. • you are driving on winding or hilly roads. You may need to manually disable or cancel the high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam he...

  • Page 164: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Wiper activated headlamps this feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds. When the ignition is turned to off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headlamps will also turn off i...

  • Page 165: Fog Lamps

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

  • Page 166: Courtesy Lamps

    Instrument panel brightness d (instrument panel brightness): this feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The button for this control is located below the exterior lamps control. Push the button in and release to extend the button. Turn the button clockwise for brightness of ...

  • Page 167: Reading Lamps

    Reading lamps the reading lamps are located on the overhead console on the headliner and in the rear door opening. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and it is dark outside. For manual operation, press the button to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off. If the reading...

  • Page 168: Assist (Ufrpa)

    Ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) if your vehicle is equipped, the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system is designed to help you park. It operates only at speeds less than 5 mph (8km/h). Ufrpa helps make parking easier and helps you avoid colliding with objects such ...

  • Page 169

    The front display is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The rear display is located near the rear window and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder. The rear display has three color-coded lights. The front display will have either three or six lights dependin...

  • Page 170

    How the system works when moving forward when moving forward, the system detects objects only near the front bumper. If an object is detected at a forward speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), or if you are already within a 4 ft (1.2 m) distance to a detected object when ufrpa first comes on, the follo...

  • Page 171

    When you are backing the vehicle and objects are detected at the same time near both the front and rear bumpers, both color-coded light displays will notify you of objects close to each bumper. If there are objects detected near both bumpers, the beeps will only be sounded to notify that objects are...

  • Page 172: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    • other conditions that may affect system performance include vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck or other mechanical devices that interfere with ufrpa performance. • when ufrpa is disabled without driver action and the driver attempts to turn ufrpa ba...

  • Page 173

    Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets. Notice: adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may dam...

  • Page 174: Analog Clock

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

  • Page 175

    Automatic operation auto 9 (automatic fan): when this position is selected on the fan control, the system will adjust the fan speed. If the onstar ® system is activated when this position is selected, the climate control fan speed will lower. Auto (automatic mode): 1. Turn the fan control to the aut...

  • Page 176

    H (auto recirculation): if the auto position is selected on either the fan or mode control, the system will automatically control the air inlet to supply fresh outside air or recirculate the interior air to cool the car faster. The indicator light on the recirculation button will light whenever the ...

  • Page 177

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

  • Page 178

    Sensors the solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of ...

  • Page 179

    In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs: • vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for 5 minutes. • vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for 2 and a half minutes. The climate control system uses the information ...

  • Page 180: Outlet Adjustment

    Rear window defogger the rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. (rear defogger): press the center of the control 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 tu...

  • Page 181

    Rear climate control system if your vehicle has a rear climate-control system, the rear-seat passengers can use it to adjust the direction of the airflow, the fan speed and the temperature for the rear-seating area. This system also works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. The con...

  • Page 182

    Automatic operation «a ª (fan): press this button until auto appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the fan speed. If in auto fan mode, pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and pl...

  • Page 183

    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 may need to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see scheduled mainte...

  • Page 184

    2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air filter compartment to carefully pry the pin out. 3. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to flatten the pin holding ...

  • Page 185: Warning Lights, Gages,

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

  • Page 186: Instrument Panel Cluster

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

  • Page 187: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “mph (km)” under dic controls and displays on page 3-72 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer wo...

  • Page 188: Passenger Safety Belt

    Passenger safety belt reminder light several seconds after the key is turned to run or start, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See passenger sensing system on page 1-65 for more...

  • Page 189: Caution:

    { caution: if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle se...

  • Page 190: 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 and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inflate). { caution: if the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in th...

  • Page 191: 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 192: Caution:

    Brake system warning light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t 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 syst...

  • Page 193: Anti-Lock Brake System

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

  • Page 194: Warning Light

    Traction control system (tcs) warning light the traction control system warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, ...

  • Page 195: Engine Coolant Temperature

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

  • Page 196: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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

  • Page 197

    If the light is flashing the following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • reducing vehicle speed • avoiding hard accelerations • avoiding steep uphill grades • if you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible if the light stops flashing a...

  • Page 198: Oil Pressure Light

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

  • Page 199: Security Light

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

  • Page 200: Lights On Reminder

    Lights on reminder this light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See headlamps on reminder on page 3-34 for more information. 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 pag...

  • Page 201

    If the fuel supply gets low, the fuel level low message will appear on the dic and a single chime will sound. Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage: • at the gas station the g...

  • Page 202: Dic Controls And Displays

    Dic controls and displays the driver information center (dic) has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the dic buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. 3 trip/fuel: press this button to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. See “trip/fuel displ...

  • Page 203

    Fuel range this display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) you can drive without refilling your fuel tank. This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and will change if the driving conditions change. For example, if you are driving in traffic and ma...

  • Page 204

    Average speed this display shows the average speed of the vehicle in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this display. To reset this display, press the set/reset button. The display...

  • Page 205

    Units this display allows you to select between english or metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between english or metric units. Parking assist if your vehicle has the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system, this display allows the ...

  • Page 206: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Relearn remote key this display allows you to match the remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle. To match a remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle, do the following: 1. Press the vehicle information button until relearn remote key displays. 2. Press the set/reset button. The messa...

  • Page 207

    Battery saver active this message will display when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may not be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this me...

  • Page 208

    Clean radar when this message displays, it means that the adaptive cruise control (acc) system and the forward collision alert (fca) system are disabled because the radar is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your path. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. To clean the sys...

  • Page 209

    Engine oil low add oil this message will display when the oil level is low. See engine oil on page 5-13 for more information on checking your engine oil. Engine overheated idle engine notice: if you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat wa...

  • Page 210

    Following gap this symbol appears with this message. If your vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc), this message will display to show the follow distance that has been set. There are six follow distances to choose from. Each follow distance is shown on the dic by displaying from one to six bars ...

  • Page 211

    Heating wash (washer) fluid wash (washer) wipes pending this message will display when you turn on the heated washer fluid system. See “heated washer fluid” under windshield washer on page 3-15 for more information. Hood open this symbol appears with this message. This message will display when the ...

  • Page 212

    Oil pressure low stop engine notice: if you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or dic, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the...

  • Page 213

    Remote key learning active this message will display while you are matching a remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle. See “matching transmitter(s) to your vehicle” under remote keyless entry system operation on page 2-5 and dic controls and displays on page 3-72 for more information. Repla...

  • Page 214

    Service brake assist this message will display if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the anti-lock brake system warning light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See brake system warning light on page 3-62 and anti-lock brake system warnin...

  • Page 215

    Service stabilitrak your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called stabilitrak ® . See stabilitrak ® system on page 4-10. This message will display if there has been a problem detected with the stabilitrak ® system. If this message comes on while you are driving, pull off the ro...

  • Page 216

    Service traction control this message will display when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See your gm dealer for service. See traction control system (tcs) on page 4-9 for ...

  • Page 217

    Theft attempted this symbol appears with this message. This message will display if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. See content theft-deterrent on page 2-19 for more information. Tighten gas cap this message will display when ...

  • Page 218: Dic Vehicle Customization

    Trunk open this symbol appears with this message. This message will display when the trunk is not closed completely. You should make sure that the trunk is closed completely. Turn signal on if you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on, this message will display...

  • Page 219

    The customization features were set to the default settings when your vehicle left the factory, but they may have been changed from their default state since that time. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Enterin...

  • Page 220

    Francais (french): all messages will appear in french. Espanol (spanish): all messages will appear in spanish. Japanese: all messages will appear in japanese. No change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Choose one of the available settings and press the set/re...

  • Page 221

    All at key out: all of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. All in park (default): all of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into park (p). No change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Choose one of the available setti...

  • Page 222

    Press the customization button until remote door unlock appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: lights off: the exterior lamps will not flash when you press the unlock...

  • Page 223

    Press the customization button until exit lighting appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: off: the exterior lamps will not turn on. 30 seconds (default): the exterior...

  • Page 224

    Auto (automatic) high beams if the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select to have the intellibeam™ system turned off or on. See exterior lamps on page 3-30 for more information. Press the customization button until auto high beams appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button to ...

  • Page 225

    Park tilt mirrors if your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into reverse (r). See outside curb view assist mirror on page 2-42 for more information. Press the customization button until park...

  • Page 226

    Memory seat recall if the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the memory seat recall feature. See memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page 2-51 for more information. Press the customization button until memory seat recall appears in the display. Press the set...

  • Page 227: Audio System(S)

    Exiting the feature settings menu the feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: • the vehicle is shifted out of park (p). • the ignition is no longer in run. • the trip/fuel or vehicle information dic buttons are pressed. • the end of the feature settings menu is reached...

  • Page 228: Cd Player)

    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 your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting t...

  • Page 229

    Turn the radio clock display on or off by following these steps: 1. Press the clock button until the clock and date setting menus appear. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label until the menu for default clock and date settings appear. 3. Press the pushbutton located under the...

  • Page 230: Six-Disc Cd Player)

    Changing the time and date default setting to change the time and date default setting, do the following: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/ year to day/month/year, by pressing the clock button. 2. Once the clock and date settings a...

  • Page 231

    Setting the time and date on the digital radio clock if your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc cd player, it has a menu button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, do the following: 1. Press the menu button until the clock option is displayed. 2. Press the pushbutton located un...

  • Page 232: Radio With Cd (Mp3)

    Radio with cd (mp3) radio data system (rds) the audio system has a radio data system (rds). The rds feature is available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is a...

  • Page 233

    Playing the radio o (power/volume): press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Speed compensated volume (scv): the radio is also equipped with speed compensated volume (scv). When scv is on, the radio volume automat...

  • Page 234

    Finding a station band: press this button to switch between am, fm, or xm™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection. A (tune): turn this knob to select radio stations. © seek ¨ : press the right or left seek arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan station...

  • Page 235

    The number of favorites pages can be setup using the menu button. To setup the number of favorites pages, perform the following steps: 1. Press the menu button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the fav 1-6 label. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by...

  • Page 236

    For the bose ® amplified radio, perform the following steps to setup the equalization settings: 1. Press the tune knob until the equalization label appears on display. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the equalization label to get choices of norm, driv, rear, and surround, to appear on display....

  • Page 237

    For more information on the control label displays, see the following: • norm (normal): select this screen button to adjust the audio for normal mode, this provides the best sound quality for all seating positions. • driv (driver): select this screen button to adjust the audio for the driver to rece...

  • Page 238

    Undesired xm™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category, perform the following: 1. Press the menu button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the xm cat label. 3. Rotate the tune knob to display the category you want removed. ...

  • Page 239

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

  • Page 240

    Xm™ radio messages (cont’d) radio display message condition action required no info no text/informational message available no text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. Cat not found no channel available for the chosen category there a...

  • Page 241

    Playing a cd (single cd player) insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the cd should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a cd in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the cd will start playing...

  • Page 242

    © seek ¨ : press the left seek arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right seek arrow to go to the next track. If either seek arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the cd. S rev (r...

  • Page 243

    Playing a cd(s) (six-disc cd player) load ^ : press this button to load cds into the cd player. This cd player will hold up to six cds. To insert one cd, do the following: 1. Press and release the load button. 2. Wait for the message to insert the disc. 3. Load a cd. Insert the cd partway into the s...

  • Page 244

    Z (eject): press the cd eject button to eject cd(s). To eject the cd that is currently playing, press and release this button. You will hear a beep and ejecting disc will be displayed. Once the disc is ejected, remove disc will appear on display. The cd can be removed. If the cd is not removed, afte...

  • Page 245

    Band: press this button to listen to the radio when a cd is playing. The cd will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. Cd/aux (cd/auxiliary): press this button to play a cd when listening to the radio. The cd icon and a message showing disc and/or track number will appear on the displ...

  • Page 246

    The cd player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files. You can change playlists by using the previous and next folder buttons, the tuner knob, or the seek buttons. Long file names, folder names, or playlist names may use more disc memory space than necessary. To...

  • Page 247

    Order of play tracks recorded to the cd-r will be played in the following order: • play will begin from the first track in the first playlist and will continue sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has been played, play will continue from the firs...

  • Page 248

    Playing an mp3 insert a cd-r partway into the slot (single cd player), or press the load button and wait for the message to insert disc (six-disc cd player), label side up. The player will pull it in, and the cd-r should begin playing. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a cd-r in the player ...

  • Page 249

    A (tune): turn this knob to select mp3 files on the cd-r currently playing. © seek ¨ : press the left seek arrow to go to the start of the current mp3 file, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right seek arrow to go to the next mp3 file. If either seek arrow is held or pressed multiple t...

  • Page 250

    Once the disc has been scanned, the player will default to playing mp3 files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player will move to the next artist in alphabetic order on the cd-r...

  • Page 251: Navigation/radio System

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

  • Page 252

    Audio steering wheel controls the audio steering wheel controls may be different depending on your vehicles options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: x w (next/previous): press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous preset ...

  • Page 253: Radio Reception

    Radio reception you may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item fr...

  • Page 254: Care Of Your Cds

    Care of your cds handle cds carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The cd player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a cd is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the cd will not play properly or n...

  • Page 255: Xm™ Satellite Radio

    Notice: do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect your radio’s ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by...

  • Page 256: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-126.

  • Page 257: Section 4

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle ..........4-2 defensive driving ...........................................4-2 drunken driving .............................................4-3 control of a vehicle ........................................4-5 braking .............................................

  • Page 258: Your Vehicle

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. See safety belts: they are for everyone on page 1-10. { caution: defensive driving really means...

  • Page 259: 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 260

    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 261: 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 262: Braking

    Braking see brake system warning light on page 3-62. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fo...

  • Page 263

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

  • Page 264: Braking In Emergencies

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

  • Page 265

    Traction control system (tcs) your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that the front wheels are spinning too much or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works...

  • Page 266: Magnetic Ride Control

    Magnetic ride control your vehicle may have a feature called magnetic ride control that automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle. Automatic ride control is achieved through a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system. The controller receives input from various sensors to deter...

  • Page 267: Panic Brake Assist

    The service stabilitrak message will be displayed and the traction control system and stabilitrak ® warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on if there is a problem with the system. When this light and the service stabilitrak message are on, the system is not operational. Adjust your...

  • Page 268

    Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. See traction control system ...

  • Page 269: Off-Road Recovery

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

  • Page 270: Passing

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

  • Page 271: Loss Of Control

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

  • Page 272

    A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your ...

  • Page 273: 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 274

    Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes...

  • Page 275: Caution:

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

  • Page 276: Caution:

    Driving through deep standing water notice: if you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep ...

  • Page 277: 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 278: 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 279

    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 280: 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 281: Caution:

    { caution: if you do not shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. { caution: coasting downhill in neutral (n) o...

  • Page 282: 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 5-49. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter oute...

  • Page 283

    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 284

    Your 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 s...

  • Page 285: 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 286: Mud, Ice Or Snow

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

  • Page 287: Loading Your Vehicle

    Rocking your vehicle to get it out first, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn your traction control system off. See traction control system (tcs) on page 4-9. Then shift back and forth between reverse (r) and a forward gear, spi...

  • Page 288

    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 289

    Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined w...

  • Page 290

    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 291: Caution:

    Certification label a vehicle specific certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. This label shows 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 ...

  • Page 292: 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 293: Towing

    Towing towing your vehicle consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See roadside service on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see recreational vehicle t...

  • Page 294: 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 front wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in park (p). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release th...

  • Page 295

    That is the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, w...

  • Page 296

    Weight of the trailer how heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg). These are total maximum weights including the load. But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature ...

  • Page 297

    If you are using a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are n...

  • Page 298

    Trailer brakes because your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do, both brake systems will not work well, or at all. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you will be able to maintain them properly. Drivi...

  • Page 299: Caution:

    Making turns notice: making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer will no...

  • Page 300

    3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then shift into park (p) firmly and apply your parking brake. 5. Release the regular brakes. When you are ready to leave after parking on a hill 1. Apply your regular br...

  • Page 301: 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 302: Section 5

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire ................................................5-75 storing a flat or spare tire and tools ............5-80 spare tire ...................................................5-81 appearance care ............................................5-83 cleani...

  • Page 303: 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 304: 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 305: Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 306: Gasoline Specifications

    Gasoline specifications at a minimum, gasoline should meet astm specification d 4814 in the united states or can/cgsb-3.5 in canada. Some gasolines may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt). General motors recommends against the use of gasolin...

  • Page 307

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

  • Page 308: 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 309: 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 310: 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 311: Hood Release

    Hood release to lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever, located near the center of the hood. Move the...

  • Page 312

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6l l37 engine shown, 4.6l ld8 engine similar 5-12.

  • Page 313: Engine Oil

    A. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-93. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-39. C. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 5-34. D. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See coolant surg...

  • Page 314

    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 315

    What kind of engine oil to use look for two things: • gm6094m your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting gm standard gm6094m. You should look for and use only an oil that meets gm standard gm6094m. • sae 5w-30 as shown in the viscosity chart, sae 5w-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an o...

  • Page 316: Engine Oil Life System

    If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 20°f ( − 29°c), it is recommended that you use either an sae 5w-30 synthetic oil or an sae 0w-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. Engine oil addi...

  • Page 317

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

  • Page 318: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. 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...

  • Page 319: Caution:

    Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to the engine air cleaner/filter housing: 1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges and align the two screws. 3. Tighten the two screws on the top...

  • Page 320

    Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: • when outside temperatures are above 90°f (32°c). • at high speed for quite a while. • in heavy traffic — especially in hot weather. • while pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be ...

  • Page 321

    3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way and turn the handle clockwise. Reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter assembly. How to add automa...

  • Page 322: 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 323: Caution:

    { caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your eng...

  • Page 324: Caution:

    Checking coolant the engine coolant surge tank is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see engine compartment overview on page 5-12. { caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are ...

  • Page 325: Caution:

    Adding coolant if you need more coolant, add the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture at the coolant 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...

  • Page 326: Caution:

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

  • Page 327: 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 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 heat...

  • Page 328: Cooling System

    Cooling system when you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: a. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap b. Electric engine cooling fans 4.6l l37 engine shown, 4.6l ld8 engine similar 5-28.

  • Page 329: Caution:

    { 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, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The...

  • Page 330: 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 level is not at the full cold mark located on the side of the surge tank, add enough of a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ...

  • Page 331: Caution:

    { caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your eng...

  • Page 332

    2. Then keep turning the cap and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the full cold mark on the side of the coolant surge tank. 4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out fo...

  • Page 333: Power Steering Fluid

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

  • Page 334: 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 335: Brakes

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

  • Page 336: Caution:

    Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. { caution: with the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Al...

  • Page 337: Battery

    Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to gm torque specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake pedal travel see your ...

  • Page 338: Caution:

    The battery is located under the rear seat cushion. To access the battery, see rear underseat fuse block on page 5-96. You do not need to access the battery to jump start your vehicle. See jump starting on page 5-39. { caution: a battery that is not properly vented can let sulfuric acid fumes into t...

  • Page 339: Caution:

    Vehicle storage if you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. { caution: batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not...

  • Page 340

    2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the ...

  • Page 341: Caution:

    You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood. It is located under the rear passenger’s seat. You will not need to access the battery for jump starting. The remote terminals are for that purpose. { caution: an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure...

  • Page 342

    5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the v...

  • Page 343

    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 344: 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 345

    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. Find the center line run...

  • Page 346

    7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws. They are located under the hood near each headlamp assembly. First lift the flap to access either of them. Each one is the top outboard screw by the “ v” on the cover panel next to the aiming flap. The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm hex wren...

  • Page 347: Bulb Replacement

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

  • Page 348

    3. Pull the clip up from the blade connecting point, and pull the blade assembly down toward the windshield to remove it from the wiper arm. 4. Install the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm and firmly press down on the clip to snap it into place. To remove and replace the wiper blade element do the...

  • Page 349: Tires

    A. Correct installation b. Incorrect installation for the proper type and size windshield wiper blades, see normal maintenance replacement parts on page 6-13. Tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty...

  • Page 350: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. (a) tire size: the tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “tire size” illustration later i...

  • Page 351

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

  • Page 352

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

  • Page 353

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

  • Page 354

    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 inflation 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 drivi...

  • Page 355

    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 356: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation - tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inflation), you can get the following: • too much flexing • t...

  • Page 357

    How to check use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under-inflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means y...

  • Page 358: Caution:

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

  • Page 359

    Professional vehicle the proper inflation of the tires on your professional vehicle depends on the type of tires on it. • if your vehicle has p235/60r17 size tires, the cold inflation pressure is 41 psi (284 kpa). • if your vehicle has lt235/60r17e size tires, the cold inflation pressure depends on ...

  • Page 360

    Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (if your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehi...

  • Page 361

    Resetting the tpms sensor identification codes each tpms sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you replace one or more of the tpms sensors, rotate the vehicle’s tires, or install a full-size spare that has a tpms sensor, the sensor’s identification codes will need to be matched to the ne...

  • Page 362

    7. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire, and repeat the procedure in step 6. 8. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 6. 9. Proceed to the driver’s side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 6. 10. When the re-learning is complete, the horn will soun...

  • Page 363

    Tire inspection and rotation tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See when it is time for new tires on page 5-64 and wheel re...

  • Page 364: Caution:

    Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut torque” under capacities and specifications on page 5-101. { caution: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an acciden...

  • Page 365: 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 366: Caution:

    { caution: if you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that ...

  • Page 367: Caution:

    { caution: if you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury. Only use gm specific wheel and tire systems deve...

  • Page 368

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

  • Page 369: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel alignment and tire balance the 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 370: 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 371: 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 vehicle’s tires properly. 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 expect and what to d...

  • Page 372: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning flashers. See hazard warning flashers on page 3-6 for more information. { caution: changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the ja...

  • Page 373

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

  • Page 374

    4. Turn the wing nut to remove the retainer that holds the wrench and jack. 5. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and spare tire from the trunk. See spare tire on page 5-81 for more information. The tools you will be using include the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b). 5-74.

  • Page 375: Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover, use the flat end of the wheel wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and do not try to remove it with your hands. Then loosen the...

  • Page 376: Caution:

    3. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and use the corresponding cutouts located in the plastic molding. The front location is (a) 8.5 inches (21 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and the rear location (b) is 3.5 inches (8.5 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well. ...

  • Page 377

    4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the vehicle. 5. Raise the jack until the metal flange fits firmly into the channel of the jack head. 6. Put the spare tire near you. 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the veh...

  • Page 378: Caution:

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

  • Page 379: Caution:

    12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. { caution: incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to ...

  • Page 380: And Tools

    13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers, screw the nut covers on with your fingers, then tighten one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench. Notice: wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel c...

  • Page 381: Spare Tire

    A. Cover b. Wing nut c. Retainer d. Jack and wheel wrench e. Jack container f. Spare tire g. Bolt 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-13 2. Reinstall the spare tire (f) with the valve stem up, and line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (g) or wheel center and place on the compartment floor. 3. ...

  • Page 382

    After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have the full-size t...

  • Page 383: Appearance Care

    Appearance care cleaning the inside of your vehicle your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recomme...

  • Page 384: Fabric/carpet

    Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: • never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. • never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to your vehicle’s interior surfaces. • never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a ...

  • Page 385: Leather

    If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the e...

  • Page 386: Speaker Covers

    Speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. { caution: do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be ...

  • Page 387: Finish Care

    Finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Gm-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See vehicle care/appearance materials on page 5-90. Notice: machine compounding or aggressive polishing on ...

  • Page 388: Tires

    Aluminum or chrome-plated wheels the vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: if you...

  • Page 389: Sheet Metal Damage

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

  • Page 390

    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 391: 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 392: Electrical System

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

  • Page 393: Power Windows And Other

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

  • Page 394

    Fuses usage f1 spare f2 driver’s side low beam f3 passenger’s side low beam f4 airbag fuses usage f5 powertrain control module f6 transaxle f7 spare f8 spare 5-94.

  • Page 395

    Fuses usage f9 spare f10 high beam headlamp f11 high beam headlamp f12 windshield washer pump f13 spare f14 climate controls f15 spare f16 fog lamps f17 horn f18 windshield wiper f19 lamp f20 lamp f21 oxygen sensor f22 powertrain f23 engine control module f24 crank f25 electric ignition f26 air cond...

  • Page 396: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Rear underseat fuse block the rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. Removing the rear seat cushion notice: if you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short th...

  • Page 397: Caution:

    To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: { caution: a safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the caution: (continued) caution: (continued) safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushi...

  • Page 398

    J-case fuses usage jc1 climate control fan jc2 rear defogger (option) jc3 automatic leveling control/compressor fuses usage f1 amplifier f2 navigation (option) fuses usage f3 interior lamps f4 courtesy lamps, passenger’s side turn signal f5 canister vent f6 electronic suspension control (option) f7 ...

  • Page 399

    Fuses usage f9 door unlatch (option) f10 switch dimmer f11 fuel pump f12 body control module logic f13 airbag f14 auxiliary power outlets f15 driver’s side turn signal f16 right rear turn signal f17 not used f18 center high-mounted stoplamp, back-up lamps f19 rear door locks f20 stoplamp (option) f2...

  • Page 400

    Circuit breakers usage cb1 front passenger’s seat, memory seat module cb2 driver’s power seat, memory seat module cb3 door module, power windows cb4 memory seat module, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel (option) resistor usage f39 terminating resistor relays usage r1 retained accessory power r2 park ...

  • Page 401

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application capacities english metric cooling system 12.9 qt 12.2 l engine oil with filter 7.5 qt 7.1 l fuel tank 1...

  • Page 402: Notes

    ✍ notes 5-102.

  • Page 403: 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 404: 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 405: Caution:

    This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label. See loading your vehicle on page 4-31. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. S...

  • Page 406: Scheduled Maintenance

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

  • Page 407

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 5-16. An emission control service. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). • • inspect engine air clea...

  • Page 408

    Additional required services the following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( i or ii ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional required services service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 0...

  • Page 409: Maintenance Footnotes

    Additional required services (cont’d) service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) professional vehicle only: engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An emission control serv...

  • Page 410

    (c) visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine gm parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the ra...

  • Page 411: Owner Checks And Services

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

  • Page 412: 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 413: Caution:

    Ignition transaxle lock check while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to off in each shift lever position. • the ignition should turn to off only when the shift lever is in park (p). • the key should come out only in off. Contact your gm goodwrench ® dealer if service ...

  • Page 414: Recommended Fluids And

    Recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil engine oil which meets gm standard gm6094m and displays the american petroleum institute certified for gasoline engines s...

  • Page 415

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco ® part number engine air cleaner/filter element 22676970 a1627c engine oil filter 89017342 pf61 passenger compartment air filte...

  • Page 416: 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 417

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

  • Page 418

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

  • Page 419: Section 7

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

  • Page 420: 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 421: Online Owner Center

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

  • Page 422: 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 423: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

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

  • Page 424: Roadside Service

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

  • Page 425: Courtesy Transportation

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

  • Page 426

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

  • Page 427: Data Recorders

    Additional program information courtesy transportation is available during the bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the new vehicle limited warranty. A separate booklet entitled warranty and owner assistance information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed wa...

  • Page 428: Collision Damage Repair

    Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. Gm will not access information about a ...

  • Page 429

    Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment gm part, may be an acceptable ch...

  • Page 430

    If an accident occurs here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • if there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leav...

  • Page 431: Reporting Safety Defects

    Managing the vehicle damage repair process in the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, gm recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any requi...

  • Page 432: Canadian Government

    Reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify transport canada, in addition to notifying general motors of canada limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: transport cana...

  • Page 433

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

  • Page 434: Notes

    ✍ notes 7-16.

  • Page 435

    A accessories and modifications ............................ 5-3 accessory power outlet(s) ............................... 3-42 adaptive cruise control ................................... 3-19 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....................................................... 1-...

  • Page 436

    Audio system(s) (cont.) diversity antenna system ............................ 3-124 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual .................................. 3-121 radio with cd ........................................... 3-102 setting the time ................................ 3-98, 3-100 th...

  • Page 437

    Checking things under the hood ...................... 5-10 chemical paint spotting ................................... 5-89 child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-38 infants and young children ........................... 1-35 lower anchors and tethers for children...

  • Page 438

    Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-49 customer assistance information courtesy transportation .................................. 7-7 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users ............................... 7-4 customer assistance offices ........................

  • Page 439

    Engine air cleaner/filter ......................................... 5-18 battery ....................................................... 5-37 check and service engine soon light ............ 3-66 coolant ...................................................... 5-22 coolant heater ........................

  • Page 440

    G gage engine coolant temperature ......................... 3-65 fuel .......................................................... 3-70 speedometer .............................................. 3-57 tachometer ................................................. 3-57 garage door opener ....................

  • Page 441

    J jump starting ................................................. 5-39 k keyless entry system ....................................... 2-4 keys ............................................................... 2-3 l labeling, tire sidewall ..................................... 5-50 lamps battery load m...

  • Page 442

    Loss of control ............................................... 4-15 lumbar massaging controls ....................................... 1-3 power controls ............................................. 1-3 lumbar controls, rear power ............................ 1-9 m magnetic ride control ..............

  • Page 443

    O odometer ...................................................... 3-57 off-road recovery .......................................... 4-13 oil engine ....................................................... 5-13 pressure light ............................................. 3-68 oil, engine oil life syst...

  • Page 444

    Q questions and answers about safety belts ......... 1-14 r radios .......................................................... 3-97 care of your cd player .............................. 3-124 care of your cds ...................................... 3-124 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual ...

  • Page 445

    Safety belt (cont.) safety belts care of ...................................................... 5-86 center front passenger position .................... 1-24 driver position ............................................ 1-16 how to wear safety belts properly ................ 1-15 questions and answe...

  • Page 446

    Stabilitrak ® system ......................................... 4-10 stabilitrak ® indicator light ................................ 3-64 starting your engine ....................................... 2-24 steering ........................................................ 4-11 steering wheel controls, au...

  • Page 447

    Towing recreational vehicle ..................................... 4-37 towing a trailer .......................................... 4-38 your vehicle ............................................... 4-37 traction control system (tcs) .................................... 4-9 control system warning ligh...

  • Page 448

    Warnings (cont.) other warning devices .................................. 3-6 safety and symbols ......................................... Iii vehicle damage .............................................. Iv wheels alignment and tire balance .......................... 5-69 different size ..............