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Cadillac 2006 Escalade Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 rear seats ............................................... 1-7 safety belts .............................................. 1-8 child restraints ...................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

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

  • Page 3: Caution:

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

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

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

  • Page 5

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

  • Page 6: Notes

    ✍ notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

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

  • Page 8: Front Seats

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

  • Page 9: Heated Seats

    To raise the position of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. To lower the position of lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which all...

  • Page 10

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

  • Page 11: Power Reclining Seatback

    Power reclining seatback the vertical power seat control described earlier allows the seatback to recline. See power seats on page 1-2 for more information. Do no have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. { caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dange...

  • Page 12: Head Restraints

    Head restraints the front and rear head restraints lock into place when raised. To release the head restraint and lower it, press the tab located at the base of the restraint. The front head restraints also tilt forward and rearward. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is clo...

  • Page 13: Rear Seats

    Rear seats heated seats your vehicle may have this feature. The buttons used to control the heated rear seats are located on the back of the center console. The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work. Z (heated seat and seatback): press this button to turn the heated seat feature...

  • Page 14: 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 15

    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 person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive a...

  • Page 16

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-10

  • Page 17

    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 1-11.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Driver Position

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

  • Page 20

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

  • Page 21

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

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26

    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 the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that t...

  • Page 27: Rear Seat Passengers

    Right front passenger position to learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see driver position on page 1-13. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out...

  • Page 28

    2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 1-26...

  • Page 29: Caution:

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

  • Page 30

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

  • Page 31: 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 32: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety belt extender if the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To ...

  • Page 33: Caution:

    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 should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. It ...

  • Page 34: Caution:

    Q: what if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: if the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. Also see rear safety belt comfort guides on page 1-23...

  • Page 35: Caution:

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

  • Page 36: Caution:

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

  • Page 37: Caution:

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

  • Page 38: Child Restraint Systems

    Child restraint systems an infant car bed (a), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear-facing infant seat (b) pr...

  • Page 39

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

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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. General motors recommends 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-f...

  • Page 43: Children (Latch)

    Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle — even when no child i...

  • Page 44

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

  • Page 45

    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 46

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

  • Page 47: 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 48

    5. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 5.1. Find the top tether anchor. 5.2. Open the top tether anchor trim cover to expose the anchor. 5.3. If you have an adjustable...

  • Page 49: Rear 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 1-37. If your child restraint does not have the latch system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint...

  • Page 50

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

  • Page 51: Right Front Seat Position

    To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor, disconnect it. Unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a child restraint in t...

  • Page 52

    There is no top tether anchor in the right front passenger’s 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 anchor...

  • Page 53

    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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: Where Are The Airbags?

    There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See airbag readiness light on page 3-60 for more information. Where are the airbags? The ...

  • Page 58

    The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-52.

  • Page 59

    The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 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. 1-53.

  • Page 60: Caution:

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

  • Page 61

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

  • Page 62

    The 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 ...

  • Page 63: 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 at least part...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Caution:

    The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Accident statistics show that child...

  • Page 66

    The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal 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 child is present in a forward-facing ...

  • Page 67: Caution:

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

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 center console), or the overhead console can ...

  • Page 70: Replacing Restraint System

    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 71: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 keyless access system ...................................2-4 keyless access system operation ....................2-5 doors and locks ............................................2-12 door locks ......................................

  • Page 72: Section 2

    Onstar ® system .............................................2-45 universal home remote system ......................2-47 universal home remote system operation ......2-48 storage areas ................................................2-51 glove box ......................................................

  • Page 73: Keys

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

  • Page 74: Keyless Access System

    There is one key for the driver’s door, glove box and rear seat pass-through door. See “rear seat pass-through door” under trunk on page 2-14 for more information. Your vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. See ignition positions on page 2-24 for information on starting the vehi...

  • Page 75

    If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try doing one of the following: • check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. T...

  • Page 76

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

  • Page 77

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

  • Page 78

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

  • Page 79

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

  • Page 80

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

  • Page 81

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

  • Page 82: Doors And Locks

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

  • Page 83: Programmable Automatic

    Programmable automatic door locks your vehicle was programmed from the factory so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of park (p), all the doors will lock. The front doors can still be opened from the inside while the doors are locked. If a rear passen...

  • Page 84: Lockout Protection

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

  • Page 85

    Trunk lid release there are several ways to release the trunk lid. • v (trunk lid release): press this button located on the driver’s door. The vehicle must be in park (p) or neutral (n) and the valet mode turned off. To disable valet mode, see valet lockout switch on page 2-23. • press the trunk li...

  • Page 86

    Rear seat pass-through door this feature allows you to access the trunk without opening the trunk lid. If the vehicle ever loses power, the trunk can be accessed and opened through this door. To open the door, do the following: 1. Pull the rear seat armrest down. 2. If the door is locked, insert the...

  • Page 87: 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 88: Power Windows

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

  • Page 89: Caution:

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

  • Page 90: 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 this button to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button will illuminate, indicating that the feature is in use. The rear windows can be raised or...

  • Page 91: Theft-Deterrent System

    Theft-deterrent system your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light is located on the instrument panel cluster. If the ignition is off and a door is open, the security light will flash, reminding you to arm the theft-deterrent system. To arm the system, do one of the following...

  • Page 92

    If a door, hood, or the trunk is opened without the keyless access transmitter, the horn will sound for 30 seconds and the lamps will flash for two minutes. The vehicle cannot be started without a keyless access transmitter. The theft-deterrent system will not arm if: • the key is used to lock the d...

  • Page 93: Valet Lockout Switch

    If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see fuses and circuit breakers on page 5-105. If the fuse does not need to be replaced, you may need to have your vehicle serviced. To reduce the possibility of theft, always ...

  • Page 94: 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 95: Starting The Engine

    9 acc (off/accessory): when this button is pressed, the engine will turn off even if the shifter is not in park (p). If the shifter is in park (p), the ignition mode will change to rap, if all doors are closed. The ignition mode will change to off, if a front door is opened. See retained accessory p...

  • Page 96

    Notice: do not try to shift to park (p) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to park (p) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot on the brake pedal, press the start button located on the instrument panel. If there is not a keyless access transmi...

  • Page 97: Engine Coolant Heater

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

  • Page 98: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission operation (sts) the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. Park (p): this position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can...

  • Page 99: Caution:

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

  • Page 100

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

  • Page 101

    If you do not move the shift lever forward or rearward, the vehicle will be in sport mode. When you are in the sport mode the vehicle will still shift automatically. While driving in sport mode, the transmission may remain in a gear longer than it would in normal driving mode based on braking, throt...

  • Page 102: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission operation (sts-v) the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. Park (p): this position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle c...

  • Page 103: Caution:

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

  • Page 104

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

  • Page 105: Parking Brake

    While using the dsc feature the vehicle will have firmer shifting and increased performance. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing/descending hills to stay in gear longer or to down shift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropr...

  • Page 106: Shifting Into Park (P)

    To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. Notice: driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system an...

  • Page 107: Caution:

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

  • Page 108: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting out of park (p) your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from park (p) when the vehicle is running. See automatic transmission operation (sts) on page 2-28 or automatic transmission operation (sts-v...

  • Page 109: Engine Exhaust

    Engine exhaust { caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • your veh...

  • Page 110: 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 111: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with intellibeam™ and onstar ® your vehicle may have an intellibeam™ inside rearview mirror with onstar ® controls. For more information about onstar ® , see onstar ® system on page 2-45. To turn on and enable intellibeam™, press and release the intellibeam™...

  • Page 112: With Onstar

    Automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and compass your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass display. The mirror also contains onstar ® controls. For more information see onstar ® system on page 2-45. The mirror includes an eight-point compass display in the ...

  • Page 113

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

  • Page 114: Outside Convex Mirror

    Return the selector switch to the center position when finished adjusting. This will prevent unwanted mirror movement in case the control pad is accidentally bumped while driving. The preferred mirror positions can be stored with the memory option. See memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page...

  • Page 115: Onstar

    If further mirror adjustment is needed press the arrows located on the outside mirror control pad. If the outside mirror selector switch is in the middle position, neither outside mirror will move. When the vehicle is shifted out of reverse (r), and a five-second delay has occurred, the mirror will ...

  • Page 116

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

  • Page 117: 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. The ...

  • Page 118: 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 119

    5. Press and hold the newly-trained universal home remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the universal home remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two universal ...

  • Page 120

    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 121: 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 122: Sunroof

    Sunroof the vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located on the overhead console. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be on or retained accessory power (rap) must be active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 2-25. Express open: the express ...

  • Page 123: Vehicle Personalization

    Vehicle personalization your vehicle has personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. The back of the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2. Additional keyless access transmitters programmed to the vehicle, as 3 and/or 4, do not ...

  • Page 124

    3. Turn on the radio by pressing the power/volume knob. 4. Press the cnfg radio button or the tune/select knob located on the right side of the radio to enter the radio’s main menu. 5. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to setup. 6. Press the tune/select knob to enter the setup menu. 7. Turn the t...

  • Page 125

    3. Press the tune/select knob to turn on the driver greeting feature. You will see a cursor on the screen. 4. Turn the tune/select knob until you reach the first letter you want; the letter will be highlighted. There is a complete alphabet with both upper and lower case letters and the numbers zero ...

  • Page 126

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

  • Page 127

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

  • Page 128

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

  • Page 129

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

  • Page 130

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

  • Page 131

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

  • Page 132

    Horn chirps at lock this feature sounds the horn once when the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 2. The mode ...

  • Page 133

    To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed previously under “entering the personal settings menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until twi...

  • Page 134

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

  • Page 135

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

  • Page 136

    Keyless doors unlock this feature automatically unlocks all of the doors when you approach the vehicle with your keyless access transmitter and pull either front door handle. See door locks on page 2-12 for more information. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off before your vehicle was shipped f...

  • Page 137

    3. Press the tune/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next...

  • Page 138

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

  • Page 139

    Suspension mode if your vehicle has this feature, you can select between performance or touring modes. Performance mode is used where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting provides more “feel” or response to road conditions. Touring mode is used for normal city and...

  • Page 140: Memory Seat, Mirrors And

    Memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel if your vehicle has the memory feature, you can program and recall memory settings for the following features for up to two drivers: • the driver’s seat position • the outside rearview mirrors position • the telescopic steering column position the following se...

  • Page 141

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

  • Page 142

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

  • Page 143

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

  • Page 144

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

  • Page 145: Section 3

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

  • Page 146: Section 3

    Passenger safety belt reminder light .............3-60 airbag readiness light ..................................3-60 passenger airbag status indicator ...................3-61 charging system light ..................................3-63 brake system warning light ..........................3-64 anti-l...

  • Page 147: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 148: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 149

    The main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Instrument panel brightness control. See instrument panel brightness on page 3-39. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See dic controls and displays on page 3-74. Hud controls (if equipped). See head-up display (hud) on page 3-4...

  • Page 150: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located on the console, near the shift lever. See instrument panel overview on pag...

  • Page 151: Heated Steering Wheel

    Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see vehicle personalization on page 2-53 and memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page 2-70....

  • Page 152

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

  • Page 153: System

    Forward collision alert (fca) system if your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. The system operates on a radio frequency subject to federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. ...

  • Page 154: Caution:

    The forward collision alert (fca) controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. 9 (off): this position turns the system off. R (on): this position turns the system on. To enable fca, move the adaptive cruise control switch to on. To disable fca, move the switch to off. Make sure the he...

  • Page 155: Caution:

    Warning the driver the alert symbol will flash on the hud and a warning beep will sound when driver action may be required. The driver warning is active when: • you are approaching a vehicle too quickly. • you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See defensive driving on page 4-2 for more...

  • Page 156: Flash-to-Pass

    Unnecessary warnings fca may occasionally provide an unnecessary warning to guard rails, signs, and other stationary objects. This is normal operation, your vehicle does not need service. Other messages there are three messages that may appear on the driver information center (dic). They are clean r...

  • Page 157: Windshield Wipers

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

  • Page 158: 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 159: Windshield Washer

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

  • Page 160: Cruise Control

    The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed. If the washer fluid is low, the headlamp washers will not work. See windshield washer on page 3-15 for additional information. Cruise control these controls are loca...

  • Page 161: Caution:

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

  • Page 162

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

  • Page 163: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Ending cruise control to end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. Stepping on the brake pedal will end the current cruise control session only. Move the cruise control switch to off to turn off the system completely. Erasing speed memory when you turn off the cruise control or ...

  • Page 164: Caution:

    To disengage adaptive cruise control, apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, your vehicle will react like traditional cruise control. { caution: adaptive cruise control will not apply hard braking or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians ...

  • Page 165

    Caution: (continued) • on slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. • when weather limits visibility, such as when in fog, rain, or snow conditions, adaptive cruise control performance is ...

  • Page 166: Caution:

    Engaging adaptive cruise control with the set button { caution: if you leave your adaptive cruise control switch on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the adaptive cruise control switch o...

  • Page 167

    This symbol will appear on the head-up display (hud) to indicate that adaptive cruise control is active. The number indicates the set speed. See head-up display (hud) on page 3-40 for more information. Make sure the set speed is visible on the hud so you know the speed your vehicle will accelerate t...

  • Page 168

    Resuming a set speed suppose you set your adaptive cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This will disengage the adaptive cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the adaptive cruise control switch briefly from...

  • Page 169: Caution:

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

  • Page 170: Caution:

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

  • Page 171: Caution:

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

  • Page 172: Caution:

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

  • Page 173: Caution:

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

  • Page 174

    Using adaptive cruise controls on hills and when towing a trailer how well adaptive cruise control will work on hills and when towing a trailer depends on your speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills. It may not detect a vehicle in your lane while driving on hills. Whe...

  • Page 175: Headlamps

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

  • Page 176

    ; (parking lamps): turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: • sidemarker lamps • taillamps • license plate lamps • instrument panel lights 5 (headlamps): turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed...

  • Page 177

    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 control of intellibeam™, until any of the following situations occur: • the system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps. • the system ...

  • Page 178

    • your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice, dirt, haze or other obstructions. • 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 n...

  • Page 179: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Wiper activated headlamps this feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be enabled. See headlamps on page 3-31 for additional information. When the ignition is turned off, t...

  • Page 180

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

  • Page 181: Fog Lamps

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

  • Page 182

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

  • Page 183: Entry Lighting

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

  • Page 184: Reading Lamps

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

  • Page 185

    The information may be displayed in english or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle. To change from english to metric units, see dic controls and displays on page 3-74. The hud consists of the following information: • speedometer • turn signal indicators ...

  • Page 186

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

  • Page 187

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

  • Page 188: Ultrasonic Rear Parking

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

  • Page 189

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

  • Page 190: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Accessory power outlet(s) your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets. The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, cb radio, etc. Your vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console, one in the center console lid and there may be an addition...

  • Page 191

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

  • Page 192: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual climate control system with this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic operation auto (automatic): when this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air del...

  • Page 193

    You can switch from english to metric units through the driver information center (dic). See dic controls and displays on page 3-74. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may notice water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This ...

  • Page 194

    Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode and will shut off when defog mode is selected. Both of these features are designed to limit fogging in your vehicle. If recirculation is selected during defog mode, it will automatically turn off after 10 minutes to limit problems with fogging. In s...

  • Page 195

    The air quality sensor will not activate due to organic odors, like skunk, and may not activate on many chemical-related odors. If you wish to limit these types of odors, you may choose to manually select recirculation. Your vehicle may also be equipped with a charcoal filter that can limit many odo...

  • Page 196

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

  • Page 197

    0 (defrost): pressing the defrost button directs most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side windows and outboard panel outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at ...

  • Page 198: Outlet Adjustment

    Outlet adjustment use the lever located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow, either side-to-side or up and down. Use the thumbwheels to open or close the outlets to adjust the airflow. Turn the thumbwheel to the right to open the outlets completely and allow the maxim...

  • Page 199

    9 (off): this is the off position. Y (vent): this mode directs all the rear passenger airflow to the outlets in the console. This is the normal position for cool down conditions. \ (bi-level): this mode directs airflow to the console outlets and the floor. [ (floor): this mode directs all of the air...

  • Page 200

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

  • Page 201: Indicators

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

  • Page 202: 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 uplevel vers...

  • Page 203: 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 3-74 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer wo...

  • Page 204: Passenger Safety Belt

    Passenger safety belt reminder light several seconds after the ignition button is pressed to 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 1-58 fo...

  • Page 205: 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 206: Caution:

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

  • Page 207: 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 208: 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 209: 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 210: Warning Light

    Traction control system (tcs) warning light if the tc (traction control) warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the traction control system. The tc (traction control) warning light will come on briefly when you turn the engine on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed ...

  • Page 211: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Engine coolant temperature gage this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It can be used to see when your engine has warmed up and to make sure your cooling system is operating properly. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine coolant is too hot and the engine coolant temper...

  • Page 212

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

  • Page 213

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

  • Page 214: Oil Pressure Light

    Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. To perform a check engine light bulb check with the keyless ignition, make sure the transmitter fob is in the passenger c...

  • Page 215: Security Light

    If equipped, 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 wron...

  • Page 216: Cruise Control Light

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

  • Page 217

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

  • Page 218: Dic Controls And Displays

    Dic controls and displays the driver information center (dic) has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four dic buttons located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. Dic buttons (base level) if your vehicle does not have a head-up display (hud), these are the b...

  • Page 219

    Dic buttons (uplevel) if your vehicle has a hud, these are the buttons for your dic. «4ª (information): press the top or bottom of this button to scroll through the available vehicle information displays which include digital speed display, if your vehicle has this feature, fuel range, fuel economy,...

  • Page 220

    Information display menu items the following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the information button. Mph (km/h) if your vehicle has this display, it shows the vehicle’s speed digitally in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Miles range (km range) this display s...

  • Page 221

    Timer off this display can be used like a stopwatch. You can record the time it takes to travel from one point to another. To access the timer, press the information button until 00:00:00 timer off displays. To turn on the timer, press the reset button until timer on displays. The timer will then st...

  • Page 222

    Engine oil life if your vehicle has this display, it shows the estimated oil life remaining. If you see 99% engine oil life on the display, that means that 99% of the current oil life remains. When the oil life is depleted, the change engine oil soon message will appear on the display. You should ch...

  • Page 223: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Trip odometer press the trip information button until trip odometer a or b appears on the dic display. The trip odometer shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at the same time. For base leve...

  • Page 224

    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 225

    If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge while driving but may take a few hours to do so. Consider using an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after returning home or to a final de...

  • Page 226

    Check tire pressure this symbol appears with the check tire pressure message. If your vehicle has a tire pressure monitor (tpm) system, this message will display when one or more of the vehicle’s tires are low or high. See dic controls and displays on page 3-74 for information on checking your vehic...

  • Page 227

    Competitive driving (sts-v only) when this message displays, it means that the competitive driving mode is turned on with the traction control button. The tc (traction control) light will be on when the competitive driving mode is on. The traction control system will not operate while in competitive...

  • Page 228

    Engine hot – ac (air conditioning) off this message will display when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See engine coolant temperature gage on page 3-67. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When th...

  • Page 229

    Fuel level low this symbol appears with the fuel level low message. When this message displays, it means that your vehicle is low on fuel. You should refill the tank as soon as possible. A single chime will sound when this message is displayed. Hood ajar this symbol appears with the hood ajar messag...

  • Page 230

    No fobs detected this message is displayed if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless access transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following conditions may cause this message to appear: • driver-added equipment plugged into the ...

  • Page 231

    No fob off or run? When this message displays, it means that the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed. The vehicle will remain...

  • Page 232

    Radar cruise not ready when this message displays, it means that the adaptive cruise control system will not activate due to a temporary condition. Your vehicle does not require service. This message will also display when either of the following conditions occurs: • the driver turns off the head-up...

  • Page 233

    Service stability sys (system) your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called stabilitrak ® . See stabilitrak ® system on page 4-11. The service stability sys message will display if there has been a problem detected with stabilitrak ® . If the service stability sys message come...

  • Page 234

    Service vehicle soon this message will display when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by your gm dealer as soon as possible. Speed limited to xxx this message will display when your vehicle speed is limited to xxx, mph in english mode and km/h in metric mode, bec...

  • Page 235

    Stability sys (system) off the stability sys off message will display any time you turn off stabilitrak ® using the tc (traction control) on/off button. See traction control system (tcs) on page 4-9 for more information. When this message has been displayed, stabilitrak ® is no longer available to a...

  • Page 236

    Traction active this message will display when the traction control system is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting...

  • Page 237: Other Messages

    Other messages here are more messages that you can receive on your driver information center (dic). To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the reset button. • accessory active see ignition positions on page 2-24. • known fob see “matching tran...

  • Page 238: Audio System(S)

    Audio system(s) driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See defensive driving on page 4-2. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. Whi...

  • Page 239: Setting The Time

    Notice: the chime signals related to seat belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the gm radio/entertainment system. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not work. Make sure that replacement or additional equ...

  • Page 240: Radio With Cd

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

  • Page 241

    4 (information): press this button while in xm mode to retrieve three different categories of information related to the current song or channel: artist, song title, category or pty. To view this information, perform the following: 1. Press the tune/select knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tu...

  • Page 242

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

  • Page 243

    5. Press the tune/select knob to select. Autostore will appear on the display. The radio will automatically search the band and select and store the six radio stations with the strongest signal. The stations will be stored by signal strength, not sequential order. The set preset station number will ...

  • Page 244

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

  • Page 245

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

  • Page 246

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

  • Page 247

    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 248

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

  • Page 249

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

  • Page 250

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

  • Page 251

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

  • Page 252

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

  • Page 253

    Using an mp3 cd mp3 format if you burn your own mp3 disc on a personal computer: • make sure the mp3 files are recorded on a cd-r disc. • make sure to finalize the disc when burning an mp3 disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better to burn the disc all at once. • files can be recorded with ...

  • Page 254

    No folder when the cd contains only compressed files, the files will be located under the root folder. The next and previous folder functions will have no function on a cd that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display root. When the cd ...

  • Page 255

    Preprogrammed playlists you can access preprogrammed playlists which were created by winamp™, musicmatch™, or real jukebox™ software, however, you will not have editing capability. These playlists will be treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playing an mp3 insert a cd p...

  • Page 256

    F1 r (previous folder): press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the previous folder. Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. Release this pushbutton to play the passage. Rev and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. Pressing this button while i...

  • Page 257

    © ¨ (seek): press the left arrow to go to the start of the previous track. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. Pressing either arrow for more than two seconds will search the previous or next tracks at two tracks per second. Release the button to stop searching and to play th...

  • Page 258

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

  • Page 259: Navigation/radio System

    8. Turn the tune/select knob to find the feature that you would like to store to the key. 9. Press the tune/select knob when you have found the feature to be stored. The display will update, by showing the symbol of the feature that you selected next to the configurable key. 10. Repeat the previous ...

  • Page 260

    The main menu for the base audio system consists of the following menu items: • e bass - mid - treble • x balance - fader • e eq equalizer • h/a (home/away) presets • autostore presets • cat category • ta traffic announce • recall rds (radio data system) message • af alternate freq. (frequency) • a ...

  • Page 261

    H/a (home/away) presets: this menu item allows you to switch back and forth between your home and away preset radio stations. See “presets home/away” under radio with cd on page 3-96 for more information. Autostore presets: this menu item allows you to automatically store radio stations with the str...

  • Page 262

    Lang (language): to change the language displayed on the radio, select language by pressing the tune/select knob. Turn the tune/select knob to scroll through the following available languages: • english • german • french • spanish • japanese to make your selection, press the tune/select knob. If you...

  • Page 263: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Driver exit settings when you select this item, the following submenu appears: • recall exit settings • store exit settings for more information on the driver exit settings submenu item, see “recalling exit settings” and “storing exit settings” under memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page 2...

  • Page 264: Radio Reception

    G (onstar ® /voice recognition): if your vehicle has the radio with cd or radio with six-disc cd audio system, press this button to interact with the onstar system. See the onstar ® system on page 2-45 in this manual for more information. If your vehicle has the navigation system, press this button ...

  • Page 265: Care Of Your Cds

    Am the range for most am stations is greater than for fm, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most am radio stations will boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. St...

  • Page 266: Care Of The Cd Player

    Care of the cd player the use of cd lens cleaners for cd players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the internal lens of the cd optics with lubricants. Diversity antenna system the am-fm antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the...

  • Page 267: Section 4

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

  • Page 268: 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 1-8. { caution: defensive driving really means ...

  • Page 269: 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 270

    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 271: 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 272: Control Of A Vehicle

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

  • Page 273

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

  • Page 274

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

  • Page 275: Braking In Emergencies

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

  • Page 276

    You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See rocking your vehicle to get it out on page 4-32 and if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow on page 4-31 for more information. See also winter driving on page 4-27 ...

  • Page 277: Magnetic Ride Control

    Magnetic ride control your vehicle may have 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 determine the proper s...

  • Page 278: Panic Brake Assist

    Stabilitrak ® comes on automatically whenever you start your vehicle. To help assist you with directional control of the vehicle, you should always leave the system on. You can turn stabilitrak ® off if you ever need to through the tc (traction control) on/off button. See traction control system (tc...

  • Page 279

    Steering tips it is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires ag...

  • Page 280

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

  • Page 281: Off-Road Recovery

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

  • Page 282

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

  • Page 283: Loss Of Control

    Loss of control let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and consta...

  • Page 284: Competitive Driving

    While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Lea...

  • Page 285

    No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend th...

  • Page 286: Caution:

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

  • Page 287: Caution:

    Hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning does not h...

  • Page 288: 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 289: 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 290

    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 291: 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 292: Caution:

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

  • Page 293: Winter Driving

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

  • Page 294

    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 295

    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 296: 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 297: Mud, Ice Or Snow

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

  • Page 298: 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 299

    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 300

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

  • Page 301

    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 302: Caution:

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

  • Page 303: 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 304

    Recreational vehicle towing recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing” (to...

  • Page 305

    Dolly towing (rear-wheel-drive vehicles) (sts only) notice: dolly towing or dinghy towing your vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. Always tow your vehicle using the dolly towing or dinghy towing procedure listed in this section or put your vehicle on a flatbed truck. If you...

  • Page 306: Caution:

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

  • Page 307

    • do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This he...

  • Page 308

    You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: cadillac customer assistance center cadillac motor car division p.O. Box 33169 detroit, mi 48232-5169 in canada, write to: general motors of canada limited customer communication centre, 163-005 1908 colonel sa...

  • Page 309

    Total weight on your vehicle’s tires be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You will find these numbers on the tire and loading information. See loading your vehicle on page 4-32. Then be sure you do not go over the gvw limit for your vehicle, including the weig...

  • Page 310

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

  • Page 311: Caution:

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

  • Page 312

    When you are ready to leave after parking on a hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someo...

  • Page 313: 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 314: Section 5

    Uniform tire quality grading ..........................5-75 wheel alignment and tire balance ..................5-76 wheel replacement ......................................5-76 tire chains ..................................................5-78 lifting your vehicle (sts-v) ..............................

  • Page 315: 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 316: 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 317: Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 318: Gasoline Specifications

    If your vehicle has the 4.4l v8 engine (vin code d), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. For best performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93. In an emergency, you can use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or...

  • Page 319

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

  • Page 320: 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 321: 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 322: 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 323: Hood Release

    Hood release to open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the fr...

  • Page 324

    Engine compartment overview your vehicle may be equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, which surround the vehicle’s engine cover. These sight shields will need to be removed in order to access some of the underhood components in your vehicle. To remove the sight shields, turn the f...

  • Page 325

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 3.6l v6 engine, here is what you will see: a. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-106. B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 5-41. C. Battery. See batter...

  • Page 326

    4.6l v8 engine 5-14.

  • Page 327

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.6l v8 engine, here is what you will see: a. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-106. B. Battery. See battery on page 5-45. C. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-55. D. W...

  • Page 328

    4.4l v8 sts-v engine 5-16.

  • Page 329

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.4l v8 sts-v engine, here is what you will see: a. Battery. See battery on page 5-45. B. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-106. C. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-55...

  • Page 330: Engine Oil

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

  • Page 331

    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 5-116. Notice: do ...

  • Page 332

    What kind of engine oil to use for v6 engine vehicles only 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 ve...

  • Page 333

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

  • Page 334

    For v8 engine vehicles only look for two things: • gm4718m your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting gm standard gm4718m. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this gm standard. You should look for and use only an oil that mee...

  • Page 335

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

  • Page 336: Engine Oil Life System

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

  • Page 337: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    After the oil has been changed, the change engine oil soon message must be reset. To reset the message use the following procedure: 1. Press the up or down arrow to scroll the dic to show oil life. 2. Once the xxx% engine oil life menu item is highlighted, press and hold the reset button until the p...

  • Page 338

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

  • Page 339: Caution:

    { caution: operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. If it is not there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful w...

  • Page 340: Caution:

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

  • Page 341: Caution:

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

  • Page 342: Caution:

    Checking intercooler system coolant (4.4l v8 sts-v engine only) see engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the location of the intercooler system pressure cap. Notice: this vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and b...

  • Page 343: Engine Overheating

    Coolant surge tank pressure cap notice: if the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank. See engine compartment over...

  • Page 344: Operating Mode

    If no steam is coming from your engine an overheat warning, along with a check coolant level message, can indicate a serious problem. If you get an engine overheat warning with no check coolant level message, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get ...

  • Page 345: Cooling System

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

  • Page 346: Caution:

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

  • Page 347: Caution:

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

  • Page 348: Caution:

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

  • Page 349

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

  • Page 350: Caution:

    How to add coolant to the intercooler system fill neck (4.4l v8 sts-v engine only) if you have not found a problem yet, turn the engine off and allow it to cool down, then check to see if coolant is visible within the horizontal tube section of the fill neck. If coolant is not visible, add a 50/50 m...

  • Page 351: Caution:

    { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the intercooler system pressure cap when the intercooler system, including the upper in...

  • Page 352: Power Steering Fluid

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

  • Page 353: 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 354: 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 355: Caution:

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

  • Page 356: Caution:

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

  • Page 357: Battery

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

  • Page 358: 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 359

    Notice: if the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are n...

  • Page 360: Caution:

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

  • Page 361: Caution:

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

  • Page 362

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

  • Page 363: All-Wheel Drive

    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 364: Rear Axle

    How to check lubricant a. Drain plug b. Fill plug to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the transfer case, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of ...

  • Page 365: Front Axle

    If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to use refer to the maintenance schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See recommen...

  • Page 366: Bulb Replacement

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

  • Page 367

    2. Pull out the push pins holding down the top portion of the cloth cover. 3. Fold the cover down slightly and locate the lamp assembly. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it from the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out and reinstall the new bulb. 6. ...

  • Page 368: Windshield Replacement

    Windshield replacement keep in mind that your windshield is part of the head-up display (hud) system. If you ever have to get your windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed for hud or your hud image may look blurred or out of focus. Windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper ...

  • Page 369: Tires

    3. Replace the blade assembly with a new one. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield. 4. Repeat the steps...

  • Page 370

    Low-profile performance tires if your vehicle has p255/45r18 99y size tires on the front wheels and p275/40r19 100y size tires on the rear wheels, they are classified as low-profile performance tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. You may also notice mo...

  • Page 371: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. (a) tire size: the tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspec...

  • Page 372

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

  • Page 373

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

  • Page 374

    Belt: a rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: the tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias ply tire: a pneumatic tire in which the plies are l...

  • Page 375

    Occupant distribution: designated seating positions. 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 nam...

  • Page 376: Run-Flat Tires (Sts-V)

    Run-flat tires (sts-v) if your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tire and no tire changing equipment. Your vehicle also has a tire pressure monitor system (tpms) which will alert you if there is a loss of tire pressure in any of the tires. See tire pressure monitor system on page 5-67. {...

  • Page 377: Caution:

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

  • Page 378

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

  • Page 379: 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 380

    If a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpm system will display the check tire pressure warning message on the dic and, at the same time, illuminate the low tire pressure warning symbol, on the instrument panel cluster. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthl...

  • Page 381

    You will have one minute to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall, to match all four tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer than one minute, to match the first tire and wheel, or more than five minutes to match all four tire/wheel positions the matching process stops and yo...

  • Page 382

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

  • Page 383: Caution:

    The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See scheduled maintenance on page 6-4. When rotating p235/50r17 size tires or 255/45zr18 size tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. If your veh...

  • Page 384: Buying New Tires

    When it is time for new tires one way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • you can see the indicators a...

  • Page 385: Caution:

    Your gm dealer can order these tires by part number. This way, your vehicle will continue to give the proper endurance, handling, traction, and ride as the original tires. Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for h, v, w, y and zr speed rated ...

  • Page 386: Caution:

    Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if non-tpc spec rated tires are installed on it. Non-tpc spec rated tires may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with tpc spec rated tires. Se...

  • Page 387

    Uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following information relates to the system developed by the united states national highway traffi...

  • Page 388: Wheel Replacement

    Temperature – a, b, c the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the mat...

  • Page 389: Caution:

    If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new gm original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. { caution: using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on y...

  • Page 390: Tire Chains

    Tire chains { caution: if your vehicle has p255/45r17, p255/45r18, p275/40r19, or 255/45zr18 size tires, do not use tire chains, as there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. ...

  • Page 391: Caution:

    Lifting your vehicle (sts-v) { caution: lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to lift your vehicle. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with...

  • Page 392

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

  • Page 393: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Lifting from the rear the rear lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, in front of the rear tires. 1. Locate the rear lifting points using the diagram above. The rear lifting location is about 7 inches (17 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well. 2. Be sure to place a...

  • Page 394: Caution:

    If a tire goes flat, and your vehicle has a spare tire, see changing a flat tire (sts only) on page 5-83. This information shows you how to use your vehicle’s tire changing equipment and how to change a flat tire safely. { caution: lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs ...

  • Page 395: Caution:

    See run-flat tires (sts-v) on page 5-64 and tire pressure monitor system on page 5-67, for additional information. { caution: special tools and procedures are required to service a run-flat tire. If these special tools and procedures are not used you or others could be injured and your vehicle could...

  • Page 396: Caution:

    { caution: changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put th...

  • Page 397: (Sts Only)

    Removing the spare tire and tools (sts only) the equipment you will need is located in the trunk. To gain access to the compact spare tire and jacking equipment, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-14 for more information. 2. Remove the compact spare tire cover. 3. Turn the nut ...

  • Page 398

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire (sts only) 1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, use the flat end of the wheel wrench to remove the covers. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to gently pry off the wheel cover. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and do not try to remov...

  • Page 399: Caution:

    3. Find the vehicle’s jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding on the vehicle’s frame. The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape to help you find them. 4. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. { caution: getti...

  • Page 400: Caution:

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

  • Page 401: Caution:

    8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 9. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. { caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can mak...

  • Page 402: Caution:

    { caution: never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 11. Install the spare tire. 12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the ...

  • Page 403: Caution:

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

  • Page 404: Tools (Sts Only)

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

  • Page 405

    Compact spare tire and tools use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools in the trunk: a. Compact spare tire cover b. Plastic wing nut c. Retainer d. Jack container with wheel wrench and jack e. Compact spare tire f. Foam insert g. Bolt h. Wheel wrench i. Jack j...

  • Page 406: Appearance Care

    After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, you should 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 ...

  • Page 407

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

  • Page 408: Fabric/carpet

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

  • Page 409: Plastic Surfaces

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

  • Page 410: Washing Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 411

    Windshield and wiper blades if the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap, or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a glass cleaning liquid or powder and water solution. The...

  • Page 412: Tires

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

  • Page 413: Finish Damage

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

  • Page 414

    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 415: 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 416: 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 417: 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 418: Underhood Fuse Block

    Underhood fuse block 5-106.

  • Page 419

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

  • Page 420

    Fuses usage ecm/tcm engine control module, transmission control module, easy key module, instrument panel cluster spare spare spare spare lt park driver’s side park lamp, driver’s side taillamp lic dimming license plate, instrument panel dimming ipm aldl instrument panel module assembly line data li...

  • Page 421

    Relays usage hdlp wash relay jumper -opt headlamp washer starter relay mini starter spare spare fog lamp relay micro fog lamps cmp clu relay micro air conditioning compressor clutch blower relay mini front blower motor powertrain relay micro engine controls run/crank relay micro ignition 1, starter,...

  • Page 422: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Rear underseat 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 that could damage the battery and or wires. Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear se...

  • Page 423: Caution:

    { caution: a safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that posit...

  • Page 424

    Driver’s side fuses usage amp amplifier intercooler pump (opt) intercooler pump (option) theft/ shifter theft sensors, auto shifter, power sounder mr-rtd mod (opt) magnetic ride control module (option) rear dr mod rear door modules elc sol (opt) automatic level control, exhaust solenoid (option) dri...

  • Page 425

    Fuses usage air bag airbag position lamps (opt) rear taillamps joint connector joint connector relays usage intercooler pump micro (opt) intercooler pump (option) elc relay mini (opt) automatic level control compressor (option) l position relay micro left rear taillamp, position lamps (option) trunk...

  • Page 426

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

  • Page 427

    Fuses usage rear fog lamp (opt) rear fog lamps (option) afterboil/ diff pump (opt) after boil, rear differential cooling pump rim ignition to rear integration module joint connector joint connector relays usage spare spare rear defog relay mini rear defog fuel pump relay micro fuel pump rear fog lam...

  • Page 428

    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 3.6l v6 11.7 qt 11.1 l 4.4l v8 (v-series) 13.4 qt 12.7 l 4.6l ...

  • Page 429

    Engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 3.6l hfv6 7 automatic 0.044 inches (1.1 mm) 4.4l dohc v8 (v-series) d automatic 0.040 inches (1.0 mm) 4.6l dohc v8 a automatic 0.040 inches (1.0 mm) sts-v engine data engine horsepower torque displacement compression ratio 4.4l v8 (lc...

  • Page 430: Notes

    ✍ notes 5-118.

  • Page 431: 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 432: 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 433: 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 4-32. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. S...

  • Page 434: 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 435

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 5-18. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 5-24. An emission control service. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). • • inspect engine air clea...

  • Page 436

    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 437: 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) engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An emission control service. See footnote (j). • in...

  • Page 438: Owner Checks And Services

    (e) make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have a...

  • Page 439: At Each Fuel Fill

    At each fuel fill it is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Engine oil level check check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See engine oil on page 5-18 for further details. Notice: it is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper...

  • Page 440: 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 441: Caution:

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

  • Page 442: 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 (v6 engine) engine oil which meets gm standard gm6094m and displays the american petroleum institute (api) certified for ...

  • Page 443

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

  • Page 444

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your gm dealer. Part gm part number acdelco ® part number engine air cleaner/filter element 25735595 a2944c engine oil filter 3.6l v6 25177917 pf2129 4.4l v8 (v-series)...

  • Page 445

    Engine drive belt routing (sts-v) 4.4l v8 engine 6-15.

  • Page 446: 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 6-8 can b...

  • Page 447

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

  • Page 448

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

  • Page 449: 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 offices .............

  • Page 450: 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 451: 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 452: 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 453: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    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 # 2740 col. Lomas de bezares c.P. 11910, mexico, d.F. 01-800-508-0000 long distance: ...

  • Page 454

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

  • Page 455: Courtesy Transportation

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

  • Page 456: Data Recorders

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

  • Page 457

    Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called event data recorders (edr). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the airbag sensing and ...

  • Page 458: Collision Damage Repair

    Collision damage repair if your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can ...

  • Page 459

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

  • Page 460

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

  • Page 461: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 462: General Motors

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

  • Page 463

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

  • Page 464: Notes

    ✍ notes 7-16.

  • Page 465

    A accessories and modifications ............................ 5-3 accessory power outlet(s) ............................... 3-46 adaptive cruise control ................................... 3-19 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....................................................... 1-...

  • Page 466

    Audio system(s) ............................................. 3-94 audio steering wheel controls .................... 3-119 care of your cd player .............................. 3-122 care of your cds ...................................... 3-121 diversity antenna system ............................ ...

  • Page 467

    Care of safety belts ................................................ 5-97 your cd player ......................................... 3-122 your cds ................................................. 3-121 center console storage area ........................... 2-51 chains, tire ..........................

  • Page 468

    Coolant (cont.) heater, engine ............................................ 2-27 surge tank pressure cap ............................. 5-31 cooling system .............................................. 5-33 cruise control ................................................ 3-16 cruise control, adaptive...

  • Page 469

    E electrical system add-on equipment ..................................... 5-104 fuses and circuit breakers ......................... 5-105 headlamp wiring ....................................... 5-104 power windows and other power options .... 5-105 rear underseat fuse block ..........................

  • Page 470

    Fuel (cont.) filling your tank ........................................... 5-8 fuels in foreign countries .............................. 5-7 gage ......................................................... 3-72 gasoline octane ........................................... 5-5 gasoline specifications ......

  • Page 471

    I ignition positions ............................................. 2-24 inadvertent power battery saver ....................... 3-40 infants and young children, restraints ............... 1-29 inflation -- tire pressure .................................. 5-65 instrument panel overview .................

  • Page 472

    Lighting entry ......................................................... 3-39 parade dimming .......................................... 3-39 limited-slip rear axle ..................................... 4-11 loading your vehicle ....................................... 4-32 lockout protection ...........

  • Page 473

    N navigation/radio system, see navigation manual ..................................... 3-115 new vehicle break-in ...................................... 2-24 normal maintenance replacement parts ............ 6-14 o odometer ...................................................... 3-59 off-road recover...

  • Page 474

    Power (cont.) tilt wheel and telescopic steering column ....... 3-6 windows .................................................... 2-18 pretensioners, safety belt ................................ 1-25 programmable automatic door locks ................. 2-13 q questions and answers about safety belts ....

  • Page 475

    Retained accessory power (rap) ...................... 2-25 right front passenger position, safety belts ...... 1-21 roadside service ........................................................ 7-5 rocking your vehicle to get it out .................... 4-32 routing, engine drive belt .....................

  • Page 476

    Shifting out of park (p) ................................... 2-38 shoulder belt height adjuster ........................... 1-20 signals, turn and lane-change .......................... 3-8 spare tire compact .................................................... 5-93 installing .........................

  • Page 477

    Tires (cont.) storing a flat or spare tire and tools ............ 5-92 tire sidewall labeling .................................. 5-59 tire terminology and definitions .................... 5-61 uniform tire quality grading ......................... 5-75 wheel alignment and tire balance .................

  • Page 478

    W warning lights, gages and indicators ................ 3-57 warnings dic warnings and messages ........................ 3-79 hazard warning flashers ............................... 3-6 other warning devices .................................. 3-6 safety and symbols .....................................