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Cadillac 2006 XLR Owner's Manual

Summary of 2006 XLR

  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 safety belts .............................................. 1-5 child restraints ....................................... 1-18 airbag system .......................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

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

  • Page 3: Index

    Index a good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety warnings and symbols there are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and t...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

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

  • Page 5

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

  • Page 6: Notes

    ✍ notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    Front seats ......................................................1-2 power seats ..................................................1-2 power lumbar ...............................................1-2 heated and cooled seats ................................1-3 power reclining seatback ..................

  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of both the driver’s and the passenger’s seats. • move the front of the horizontal control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion. • move the rear of the horizontal control up or down to adjust the rear ...

  • Page 9: Heated And Cooled Seats

    Use the power seat controls first to get the proper position, then continue with the lumbar adjustment. Use the top lumbar switch to adjust support to the middle seatback and the bottom lumbar switch to adjust support to the lower seatback. Press the front of the switch to increase support and the r...

  • Page 10: Power Reclining Seatback

    Power reclining seatback the vertical power seat control described earlier allows the seatback to recline. See power seats on page 1-2 for more information. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. { caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dang...

  • Page 11: Safety Belts

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

  • Page 12

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

  • Page 13

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

  • Page 14

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

  • Page 15: Safety Belts

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

  • Page 16: Driver Position

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

  • Page 17

    4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 1-17. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if y...

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22

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

  • Page 23: Passenger Position

    Passenger position to learn how to wear the passenger’s safety belt properly, see driver position on page 1-10. The 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 all the way, you will engage the ch...

  • Page 24: Child Restraints

    Child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: if possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shou...

  • Page 25: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: what if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, ...

  • Page 26: Caution:

    2 { caution: never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That c...

  • Page 27: Caution:

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

  • Page 28: Caution:

    Q: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or no...

  • Page 29: Caution:

    { caution: the body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up aro...

  • Page 30

    A rear-facing infant seat (b) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (c-e) provides restraint for the child’s body with ...

  • Page 31

    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 shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Q: how should i use a...

  • Page 32: Caution:

    Securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { caution: a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt, following the instruct...

  • Page 33: Caution:

    { caution: a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Make sure the child is properly secured, following the instructions that came with that restraint. Because there are different systems, it is important to refer to the instru...

  • Page 34: Passenger Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in the passenger seat position your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. In addition, your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag when an infant...

  • Page 35

    If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the passenger’s position, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. See power seats on page 1-2. There is no top tether anchor at the passenger’s seating position. Do not secure a child seat i...

  • Page 36

    4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-30

  • Page 37

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

  • Page 38: Airbag System

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

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 3-51 for more information. Where are the airbags? The ...

  • Page 41

    The passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-35.

  • Page 42: Caution:

    The passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. { caution: if something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inf...

  • Page 43

    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 44

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

  • Page 45: Airbag Inflates?

    What will you see after an airbag inflates? After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some components of the airbag module — the steering wheel hub for the driver’s airbag, the instrument panel for the passenger’s bag, the s...

  • Page 46: Passenger Sensing System

    Passenger sensing system your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible when you start the vehicle. The words on and off or the symbol for on and off, will be visible in the rearview mirror during the system check. When the system check is complete...

  • Page 47: Caution:

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

  • Page 48

    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 following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer to securing a child restraint in the passenger seat position on p...

  • Page 49: Caution:

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

  • Page 50: 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. You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information a...

  • Page 51: Restraint System Check

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

  • Page 52: After A Crash

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

  • Page 53: Section 2

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

  • Page 54: 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 55

    There is a key that works the glove box and can open the trunk if vehicle power is lost. See trunk on page 2-12 for more information. Your vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. See ignition positions on page 2-21 for information on starting the vehicle. Notice: if you ever lose ...

  • Page 56: Keyless Access System

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

  • Page 57

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

  • Page 58

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

  • Page 59

    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 60

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

  • Page 61: Doors And Locks

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

  • Page 62

    If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open the door. If you are inside the vehicle, use the door release handle located on the floor next to each seat. Pull the handle up to unlock and unlatch the door. If you are outside the vehicle, there is a doo...

  • Page 63: Power Door Locks

    Power door locks the power door lock switches are located on the door panels near the windows. K (unlock): press this portion of the button to unlock the doors. Q (lock): press this portion of the button to lock the doors. There is an indicator light on the rear of the door near the window. When the...

  • Page 64: Programmable Automatic

    Programmable automatic door unlock your vehicle is programmed so that, when the shift lever is moved into park (p), both doors will unlock. With the vehicle in park (p) and the engine running, door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on the driver information center (dic). These pr...

  • Page 65: Caution:

    Trunk lock release { caution: moving parts of the powered trunk lid can be dangerous. You or others could be injured. Keep yourself and others away from the trunk lid and its mechanism while it is closing. The trunk lock release button is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument p...

  • Page 66

    • press the button with the trunk symbol on the keyless access transmitter. • press the trunk close button on the underside of the trunk lid. To begin opening the trunk from the stopped position, use any of the methods above, except pressing the trunk close button. To resume closing the power trunk ...

  • Page 67: 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 68: Power Windows

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

  • Page 69: Caution:

    Express-down window this feature is on both power windows. Press the down arrow on the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. Express-up window this feature is on both power windows. Press the up a...

  • Page 70: Sun Visors

    Window indexing this feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. Then, when the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up position. Sun visors notice: raising or lowering the retractable hardtop with the visor or the visor vanity mirror cover up, may ca...

  • Page 71

    Arming the system use one of the three following items listed here to arm the system: • press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter. • open the door. Lock the door with the power door lock switch. The security light should flash. Remove the keyless access transmitter from the interior of...

  • Page 72: Valet Lockout Switch

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

  • Page 73: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions your vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. / (start): press this button while your foot is on the brake to start the engine. The shifter must be in park (p) or neutral (n) to start the engine and the keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle for...

  • Page 74: Starting The Engine

    Retained accessory power (rap) the following accessories on your vehicle may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: • radio • power windows • audio steering wheel controls power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if a door is opened. If you want power for another 10...

  • Page 75

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

  • Page 76: 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 77: Caution:

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

  • Page 78: Caution:

    You have to 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 the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into park (p) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the g...

  • Page 79

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

  • Page 80

    Not all manual downshift requests will be accepted by the transmission. To prevent excessive engine rpms, each gear has a maximum vehicle speed associated with it. Any downshift request above this speed will not be allowed by the transmission. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the current gea...

  • Page 81: Parking Brake

    Parking brake the parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the parking brake indica...

  • Page 82: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel and pull down on the manual release lever, which is located behind the parking brake pedal. Pull down on the yellow tab. If the parking brake does not release, you should have your vehicle towed to your dealer for service. Notice: driving with th...

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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 on page 2-25. If you cannot shift out of park (p), ease press...

  • Page 85: 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 86: Caution:

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

  • Page 87

    Outside power heated mirrors the controls for the outside power mirrors are located is on the driver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch, located below the four-way control pad, to the left or the right to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. Use the arrows located on the four-w...

  • Page 88: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside curb view assist mirror the passenger’s side mirror is also capable of performing the curb view assist feature. This feature will cause the mirror to tilt to a factory programmed position when the vehicle is in reverse (r). This feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb when you...

  • Page 89: Onstar

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

  • Page 90

    Onstar ® personal calling as an onstar ® subscriber, the personal calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming char...

  • Page 91

    Universal home remote system the control buttons, for the universal home remote system, are located on the driver’s sun visor. The universal home remote system, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand − held transmitters used to activate devices such...

  • Page 92: 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 93

    Programming universal home remote follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside universal home remote buttons, releasing only when the universal home remote indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30...

  • Page 94

    7. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed universal home remote button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/...

  • Page 95

    Using universal home remote press and hold the appropriate universal home remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing universal home remote buttons to erase programming from the three universal home remote buttons do th...

  • Page 96: Storage Areas

    Storage areas glove box to open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box has a light inside. Use the key to lock and unlock. Cupholder(s) the cupholders are located under a lid in the front console to the right of the shift lever. Press the left side of the lid and it will open automatical...

  • Page 97: Floor Mats

    Floor mats the driver’s side floor mat is held in place by two snaps and the passenger’s side is held in place by one. Remove and replace the floor mats to remove the floor mats, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect from the snaps. To reinstall the floor mats, line up the openings in the flo...

  • Page 98: Convenience Net

    There is also a storage compartment located in the trunk on the passenger’s side. To access the storage compartment, unsnap the lid. To reinstall the lid, line up the opening in the lid over the snap and push down into place. Convenience net your vehicle is equipped with a convenience net. The conve...

  • Page 99

    Lowering the retractable hardtop notice: leaving the retractable hardtop down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the retractable hardtop if leaving your vehicle outdoors. 1. Park on a level surface and shift the transmission into park (p). ...

  • Page 100

    Raising the retractable hardtop 1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission into park (p). 2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or in acc. 3. Lower both sun visors. Notice: raising or lowering the top while the vehicle is in motion can cause damage to the top or top mechanism. Make sure the veh...

  • Page 101

    Manually raising the retractable hardtop if your vehicle has a power loss, such as a dead battery, you can still raise the top manually by doing the following: 1. Lower both sun visors and open both doors. 2. Use the key to open the trunk. See keys on page 2-2 and trunk on page 2-12 for more informa...

  • Page 102

    7. Move the rear tonneau rearward and up to the stored position. Pull from the center of the tonneau to keep pressure even. The rubber bumper on each corner will fit against the underside of the trunk decklid. 8. Push both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link up until they stop to lock the lin...

  • Page 103

    10. Remove the upright center storage compartment. Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding the storage area in place. 11. Reach behind the square hole and push the front tonneau over-center link up. The front tonneau should pull up easily. If it does not, push the over-center link up more. ...

  • Page 104

    12. Manually move the front tonneau to the open position. Once the front tonneau is open, fold the side wings in by gently pressing them in. Do not force the wings. If they are hard to move, make sure the front tonneau is open all the way. 13. Reach in from the side of the vehicle and under the top ...

  • Page 105

    15. Hold the top in the front and side and lift the top out of the stored position. 16. Hold the top in the front and the rear and lift the top until it is almost closed. Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the rear of the top and the rear window. 2-53.

  • Page 106

    17. Place your hands on the top and guide the top into the closed position. 18. While sitting in the driver’s seat, pull down on the rear of the top. 2-54.

  • Page 107

    19. While holding the rear of the top down, insert the wrench into the bolt in the plug opening in the headliner. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until it stops to fully open the latch jaws around the pins. 20. Pull down on the roof with the latch rotated open. Turn the wrench clockwise until it st...

  • Page 108: Vehicle Personalization

    Vehicle personalization in addition to the following features, your vehicle may also have features that can be programmed through the driver information center (dic). See dic vehicle personalization on page 3-78 for more information. Memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel your vehicle is equipped w...

  • Page 109

    When the engine is started, the seat, mirrors, and steering wheel may automatically adjust to their programmed positions. To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time, press one of the power seat controls, power mirror control buttons, memory buttons, or power steering column control. T...

  • Page 110: Notes

    ✍ notes 2-58.

  • Page 111: 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 112: Section 3

    Engine coolant temperature gage ..................3-57 tire pressure light .......................................3-57 malfunction indicator lamp .............................3-58 engine oil pressure gage .............................3-61 security light .................................................

  • Page 113: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 115

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Head-up display (hud) controls/instrument panel brightness controls. See head-up display (hud) on page 3-34 or instrument panel brightness on page 3-33. B. Turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3...

  • Page 116: Hazard Warning Flashers

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

  • Page 117

    Turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • g turn and lane-change signals. See turn and lane-change signals on page 3-7. • 3 headlamp high/low-beam changer. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 3-8. • - fog lamps. See fog lamps o...

  • Page 118: Flash-to-Pass

    Turn signal on chime a chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on. Headlamp high/low-beam changer to change the headlamps from ...

  • Page 119: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield wipers use the lever located on the right side of the steering column to operate the windshield wipers. 1 (high speed): move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed. 6 (low speed): move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. & (delay): move the lever...

  • Page 120: Rainsense™ Wipers

    Rainsense™ wipers your vehicle has rainsense™ wipers. The moisture sensor for this feature is mounted on the interior side of the windshield below the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as neede...

  • Page 121: 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 122: Cruise Control

    Cruise control your vehicle is equipped with cruise control. 9 (off): this position turns the system off. R (on): this position activates the system. + (resume/accelerate): move the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. T (set): press this button at...

  • Page 123: 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 124

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

  • Page 125: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Adaptive cruise control 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. Operation is ...

  • Page 126: Caution:

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

  • Page 127: Caution:

    S (resume/increase): push the switch to this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when adaptive cruise control is already active. T (set/decrease): press this button to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when adaptive cruise control is alre...

  • Page 128

    To set adaptive cruise control, do the following: 1. Make sure the head-up display (hud) is on and properly adjusted. See head-up display (hud) on page 3-34 for more information. 2. Move the switch to on. 3. Get up to the speed you want. 4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release...

  • Page 129

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

  • Page 130

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

  • Page 131: Caution:

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

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: 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 135: 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 136

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

  • Page 137

    Cleaning the system the radar can become blocked by snow, ice or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens. The lens is located on the driver’s side of the front fascia. Clean the surface with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water on a dampened cloth. After cleanin...

  • Page 138: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior lamps the exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the multifunction lever. O (exterior lamp control): turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: o (off): turning the band to this position turns...

  • Page 139: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    ; (parking lamp): turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • sidemarker lamps • taillamps • license plate lamps • instrument panel lights the parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and ...

  • Page 140

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

  • Page 141: Fog Lamps

    Adaptive forward lighting system the adaptive forward lighting system (afs) swivels the headlamps horizontally to provide greater road illumination while turning. Afs will operate when the vehicle speed is greater than 2 mph (3 km/h). Afs will not operate when the transmission is in reverse (r). Afs...

  • Page 142: Twilight Sentinel

    Twilight sentinel ® twilight sentinel ® can turn your lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the twilight sentinel ® work, so be sure it is not covered. With twilight sentinel ® you will see the following happen: • when it is dark enough outside, the front turn...

  • Page 143: Courtesy Lamps

    Exterior lighting battery saver if the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignition is turned off or rap is active. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The ba...

  • Page 144: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Battery run-down protection your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case the underhood lamp, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or glove box lamps are accidentally left on or in case something is plugged into the accessory power outlet or cig...

  • Page 145

    Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without hud. If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. Under important warning conditions, the check gages message will ...

  • Page 146

    To adjust the hud so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position. If you change your seat position later, you may have to re-adjust your hud. 2. Start your engine and press the top or bottom of the hud button to center the hud image in your view. T...

  • Page 147

    If the ignition is on and you cannot see the hud image, check to see if: • something is covering the hud unit. • the brightness is adjusted properly. • the hud image is adjusted to the proper height. • ambient light in the direction your vehicle is facing is low. • a fuse is blown. See fuses and cir...

  • Page 148: (Urpa)

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

  • Page 149

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

  • Page 150: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Accessory power outlet(s) the accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or cb radio. The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console storage compartment, on the forward left side. To use the outlet, remove the tethered cap. When not u...

  • Page 151: Climate Controls

    Ashtray(s) and cigarette lighter the ashtray and cigarette lighter are located under a lid in the front console to the right of the shift lever. Press the left side of the lid and it will open automatically. Notice: if you put papers, pins, or other flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or ...

  • Page 152

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

  • Page 153

    Press the pwr button on the right side of the climate control panel to turn the passenger’s climate control system on or off. Press the up or down arrow on the switch to manually increase or decrease the temperature for the passenger. If the passenger’s pwr button is off, the driver’s temperature sw...

  • Page 154

    ( (heated/cooled seat): press this button to turn the feature on. The button on the left controls the driver’s seat and the button on the right controls the passenger’s seat. Each press of the button will take you to a different setting. The settings available in order are hi heat, lo heat, off, hi ...

  • Page 155

    If the outside temperature goes up, the display temperature will not change until: • the vehicle’s speed is above 10 mph (16 km/h) for five minutes. • the vehicle’s speed is above 32 mph (51 km/h) for two and one-half minutes. These delays prevent false readings. If the temperature goes down, the ou...

  • Page 156

    Rear window defogger the rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running. = (rear window defogger): press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow fro...

  • Page 157: Outlet Adjustment

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

  • Page 158: Indicators

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

  • Page 159: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument panel cluster your instrument panel cluster and driver information center (dic) are designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and econ...

  • Page 160: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). There is only one scale for mph and km/h. Use the driver information center (dic) controls to switch between mph and km/h. See dic controls and displays on page 3-64 for mo...

  • Page 161: Airbag Readiness Light

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

  • Page 162: Caution:

    Passenger airbag status indicator your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light on and off, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status ...

  • Page 163: Caution:

    { caution: even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s airbags if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We r...

  • Page 164: Voltmeter Gage

    Voltmeter gage when the vehicle is in accessory mode, the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. When the engine is running, it shows the voltage output of the charging system. The reading will change as the rate of charge changes (with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter r...

  • Page 165: Caution:

    If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a low brake fluid message showing on the dic, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehic...

  • Page 166: Warning Light

    Traction control system (tcs) warning light this light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. The light will also come on while the stabilitrak ® system warms up and the stabilitrak warm...

  • Page 167: Tire Pressure Light

    Engine coolant temperature gage this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. As the pointer nears 260°f (125°c), your engine coolant temperature is high. A message may display on the driver information center (dic) depending on how high the temperature is. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-...

  • Page 168: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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

  • Page 169

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

  • Page 170

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

  • Page 171: Engine Oil Pressure Gage

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

  • Page 172: Security Light

    Security light for information regarding this light, see theft-deterrent systems on page 2-18. Fog lamp light the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See fog lamps on page 3-31 for more information. Lights on reminder t...

  • Page 173: Fuel Gage

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

  • Page 174: Dic Controls And Displays

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

  • Page 175

    « 4 ª (information): press the top or bottom of this button to scroll through the available features which include the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, miles per gallon, average speed, timer, tire pressure, and remaining oil life. + (interior lamps): press this button to turn the interior lamps...

  • Page 176

    Average speed: this feature shows the average speed the vehicle has traveled since the last time the value was reset. To reset the value, press the information button to display average speed, then press and hold the reset button until average speed 00.0 is displayed. Elapsed time: this feature is l...

  • Page 177: Dic Warnings And Messages

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

  • Page 178

    Buckle seat belt: this message reminds you to buckle the driver’s seat belt. This message will display and a chime will sound when the ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should buckle your seat belt. If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignitio...

  • Page 179

    Cruise not ready: this message indicates that acc will not activate due to a temporary condition. Your vehicle does not require service. If this message appears when you attempt to activate the system, continue driving for several minutes then try again to activate the system. Driver no. X (1 or 2):...

  • Page 180

    Hot engine–a/c off: this message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the a/c operation will automatic...

  • Page 181

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

  • Page 182

    No fob 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 183

    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 rema...

  • Page 184

    When the service message is displayed, the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver and you should have the system repaired by your gm dealer as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly. Service afs lamps: this message indicates that the adaptive forward lighting system (afs) ...

  • Page 185

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

  • Page 186

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

  • Page 187: Other Messages

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

  • Page 188

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

  • Page 189

    Auto exit recall this feature allows the steering column and driver’s seat to automatically move to the current driver’s exit position when one of the following occurs: • the vehicle is turned off or in rap or accessory mode and the driver’s door is opened. • the vehicle is turned off or in rap and ...

  • Page 190

    Flash at lock this feature activates the front and rear turn signals for one long flash when the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. If the lock button is pressed again within five seconds, the horn will sound regardless of which se...

  • Page 191

    Passive unlocking this feature allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver’s door with your keyless access transmitter. You can choose to have the driver’s door unlock or both doors unlock. See door locks on page 2-9 for more information. The dic ...

  • Page 192: Trip Computer

    Trip computer oil life indicator this feature lets you know when to change the engine oil. It is based on the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns. To see the display, press the information button several times until oil life appears. If you see 99% oil life, 99 percent of your current ...

  • Page 193

    Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. For more information, see defensive driving on page 5-2. Get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system so you can use it with less effort and take full advantage of its features. Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction ...

  • Page 194: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Theft-deterrent feature theftlock ® is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the vehicle identification number (vin). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate. If the radio is removed from your vehicle,...

  • Page 195: Radio Reception

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

  • Page 196: Care Of Your Cds

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

  • Page 197: Section 4

    Overview .........................................................4-2 navigation system overview ............................4-2 getting started ...............................................4-4 features and controls ....................................4-10 using the navigation system ................

  • Page 198: Overview

    Overview navigation system overview 4-2.

  • Page 199

    A. Band key. See “finding a station” under navigation audio system on page 4-51. B. Cd key. See navigation audio system on page 4-51 or cd/dvd player on page 4-69. C. Dvd key. See “playing a dvd” under cd/dvd player on page 4-69. D. Tune/seek key. See “playing the radio” under navigation audio syste...

  • Page 200: Getting Started

    Getting started before you begin to operate the navigation system, read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works. Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. See defensive driving on page 5-2 for more information. Get familiar with yo...

  • Page 201: Caution:

    { caution: looking at the moving map on the navigation screen frequently or for too long while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Keep your eyes and mind on the road and avoid looking too long or too often at the moving map on the navigation screen. Use the voice g...

  • Page 202

    Setting radio station presets to set preset radio stations, do the following: 1. Press the pwr/vol knob to turn the system on. 2. Press the audio source screen button (am, fm1, fm2, etc.) and select the desired band (am, fm1, fm2, xm1, or xm2 (if equipped), or wx (weather) (if equipped)). 3. Use the...

  • Page 203

    Setting the search area, entering an address and point of interest, storing a home destination, and using your home or previous destinations before entering an address, point of interest, home, or preset destination, select the appropriate region that contains the final destination. Your vehicle mus...

  • Page 204

    6. Press the street screen button, then enter the street name using the alpha keypad on the screen. Do not enter directional information or street type, and use the space screen button between street or city names. For example, the street name n. Royal oak rd. Should be entered as royal oak. Use the...

  • Page 205

    Storing a home destination 1. Press the power/volume knob to turn the system on. 2. Insert the dvd map disc. See “regional maps” under maps on page 4-38 for more information. 3. A notice may appear. Touch the i agree screen button to proceed. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, pres...

  • Page 206: Features And Controls

    Canceling your current route guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your final destination. To cancel the current route prior to arrival at the final destination, do the following: 1. Press the route hard key. 2. Press the route preference screen button. 3. Press the cancel route screen button...

  • Page 207

    Dvd: press the dvd key to play a dvd. The dvd screen will be displayed. See cd/dvd player on page 4-69. Y tune/seek z : press the tune/seek up or down arrows to go to the next or previous radio station and stay there. See “finding a station” under navigation audio system on page 4-51. E / z : press ...

  • Page 208

    Alpha-numeric keypad letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and numbers, when available to you, will be displayed on the navigation screen as an alpha or numeric keypad. The alpha keypad will be displayed when the system needs you to input a city or street name. You can also touch char at th...

  • Page 209: Setup Menu

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

  • Page 210

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

  • Page 211

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

  • Page 212

    Setting a destination using quick poi this feature will allow you to choose a poi as your destination. To set a destination using a poi, do the following: 1. Touch the poi icon on the map screen that you wish to set as a destination. The selected icon will be surrounded by a blinking box, and the na...

  • Page 213

    Turn list: select this feature to have the guidance screen display several upcoming turns. Directional arrows, street name, and distance to the next turn will be displayed. As you approach the next turn, the system will display a closer view of the upcoming maneuver. Arrow: select this feature to ha...

  • Page 214: Plan Route

    Set 3d viewing angle: this feature allows you to adjust the 3d viewing angle. To do so, do the following: 1. Touch 3d on the map appearance menu. 2. Touch set 3d viewing angle. The map screen with the 3d viewing angle bar will be displayed. 3. Touch the up or down arrows to set the viewing angle. 4....

  • Page 215: Edit Memory Point

    Edit memory point this feature allows you to store, delete, and edit memory points. Touch the edit memory point screen button from the plan route menu to access the edit memory point screen. You can store memory points in four different categories, personal, business, entertainment, and marked point...

  • Page 216

    Editing memory points this feature allows you to edit the contents stored in memory. The following options are available: icon editing of a memory point each memory point is displayed with a default icon. To edit an icon, do the following: 1. Select the category of the memory point. 2. Select the it...

  • Page 217

    Adjusting a memory point to relocate a memory point’s location, do the following: 1. Select the category of the memory point. 2. Select the memory point you want to edit. 3. Touch position. A map screen with the position of this memory point will appear. 4. Touch anywhere on the screen to activate t...

  • Page 218

    Edit category to edit the name of a category, do the following: 1. Press the route key. 2. Touch edit memory point. 3. Select the category you want to edit. 4. Touch the edit category screen button and use the alpha keypad to edit the category name. The name can consist of up to 15 alpha and/or nume...

  • Page 219: Edit Waypoint

    Edit waypoint waypoints are destinations you can set along the way to your final destination. This feature allows you to add, edit, and delete waypoints. You may set up to five waypoints on the way to your final destination. To access the waypoint menu, do the following: 1. Press the route key. 2. T...

  • Page 220

    List: touch list to view the waypoint on the map or to change the order of the waypoints and final destination. To change the order, touch chg order, then touch the blank screen button next to the destination to select the order of the waypoints and final destination. Press the map key to view the d...

  • Page 221: Edit Avoid Point/area

    Editing a waypoint this feature allows you to edit waypoints that have already been set. To edit a waypoint, do the following: 1. Touch edit waypoint. 2. Touch the map key to view the destination location on the map screen. 3. Touch change order to change the order of the waypoints and the final des...

  • Page 222

    Registering an avoid point/area to store an avoid point/area, do the following: 1. Touch register avoid point/area. 2. Enter a location. See enter destination on page 4-27. 3. If desired, reduce or enlarge the area around the point you want to avoid by using the reduce or enlarge screen buttons. If ...

  • Page 223: Enter Destination

    Enter destination the destination menu will give you several ways to plan a route. Touch the enter destination screen button from the plan route menu to display the destination menu. For destination entry methods listed on the second page of the destination menu, touch the next page arrow. Touch the...

  • Page 224

    Easy planning route with this destination entry method, you can select a destination using the scroll symbol on the map screen. See maps on page 4-38. To use this destination entry method, do the following: 1. Press the map key. 2. Touch the map screen twice for the scroll symbol to appear. Touch th...

  • Page 225

    Address this destination entry method allows you to input an address by providing the system with a house number, street name, and city. Select street to begin entering the desired address. To use this destination entry method, do the following: 1. Enter the street name using the alpha keypad. See “...

  • Page 226

    All points of interest this destination entry method allows you to choose a destination from the point of interest (poi) list. Selecting all points of interest from the destination menu will bring up the alpha keypad. While inputting a poi or city name, the list option will become available. As info...

  • Page 227

    While inputting a poi or city name, the list option will become available. Touch list to view the list of name choices, or continue to spell the name to further reduce the list of available items. The system will list all pois available. You can sort by name using name sort or touch dist sort to lis...

  • Page 228

    To select a destination using this entry method, do the following: 1. Touch the memory points symbol. 2. Select a category. 3. Select a destination. Use the arrows to scroll through the memory points. They can be sorted by date, name, distance, and icon. 4. Touch enter to plan your route. Previous d...

  • Page 229

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

  • Page 230

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

  • Page 231

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

  • Page 232: Route Preference

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

  • Page 233

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

  • Page 234: Maps

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

  • Page 235

    When your vehicle is delivered from the factory, the dealer may have installed the map dvd. If the map dvd was not installed in your vehicle when first purchased, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. With the vehicle in park (p), press and hold the tilt key until a beep is heard. The system...

  • Page 236

    Setting the search area to determine or change the system’s search area, do the following: 1. Press the route key. 2. Touch the enter destination screen button. 3. Touch change under the search area heading. The system will display a map with each region represented. 4. Select the desired region by ...

  • Page 237

    Map adjustments the system allows you to adjust the scale of view on the map. The map will scroll automatically based on the direction you are traveling. Map scales to view a larger or smaller scale of the map, touch the map scale arrows. You may also adjust the scale of the map by touching the scal...

  • Page 238: Symbols

    Symbols the following symbols are the most common that appear on a map screen. Your vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position and heading direction of your vehicle on the map. This symbol will appear on the map to show your destination after a route has been planned. See ent...

  • Page 239

    This symbol indicates the distance and estimated travel time to your final destination. The estimated travel time feature must be on for estimated travel time to be displayed. This symbol indicates the distance to your final destination in a straight line. This symbol will appear before route guidan...

  • Page 240

    This symbol will appear when the navigation system is unable to receive the gps signal. See global positioning system (gps) on page 4-48 for more information. When a point of interest (poi) or street address name is too long to be displayed, an arrow will appear. Touch the right or left arrow to scr...

  • Page 241

    With these options, you can do the following: dest (destination) map: this option allows you to view the final destination location. The destination’s name or address will be displayed on the map screen. Touch return when finished. Whole: this option allows you to view the entire planned route. The ...

  • Page 242

    Turn list: this option allows you to view a step-by-step listing of upcoming street names, the distance that you will travel on the road, and turns you will need to make during your planned route. After touching turn list, the system may take some time to create the list. The length of time will var...

  • Page 243: Keyless Access System

    Traveling across regions if you plan to drive across several states, you may have to change the selected region to represent the area you are traveling to. There are two ways you can plan a destination when traveling across regions. The following method is suggested and provides the most route guida...

  • Page 244

    Global positioning system (gps) the navigation system determines the position of your vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals, and map data. The global positioning system (gps) locates the current position of your vehicle using signals sent by the united states department of defe...

  • Page 245: Vehicle Positioning

    Vehicle positioning at times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: • the road system has changed. • the vehicle is traveling on slippery road surfaces such as sand, gravel, and/or snow. • the vehicle is being driven on winding roads. •...

  • Page 246: Ordering Map Dvds

    Problems with route guidance inappropriate route guidance may occur under any of the following conditions: • you have not turned onto the road indicated by the system. • route guidance is not available for the next turn. • the route is not changed during automatic rerouting. • plural names of places...

  • Page 247: Navigation Audio System

    Navigation audio system notice: before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, cd player, cb radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If so...

  • Page 248

    Preset selection: here you can program the audio system’s presets to recall your home settings by touching home. You can also recall the presets you use when traveling to another area by touching away. See “preset station menu” later in this section for more information on how to store preset statio...

  • Page 249

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

  • Page 250

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

  • Page 251

    Language your vehicle has been set for the english language. If you wish to change the language, you must do so through the driver information center (dic). See driver information center (dic) on page 3-64 for more information. If the language is changed from english, a majority of the voice guidanc...

  • Page 252

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

  • Page 253

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

  • Page 254

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

  • Page 255

    To save dsp settings for your preset stations, use the sound menu or touch dsp from the preset station menu to access the dsp menu. See “sound menu” listed previously in this section for more information. Touch dsp to change the following options: on/off: touch on/off to turn dsp on and off. Driver ...

  • Page 256

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

  • Page 257

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

  • Page 258

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

  • Page 259

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

  • Page 260

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

  • Page 261

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

  • Page 262: Six-Disc Cd Changer

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

  • Page 263

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

  • Page 264

    J (pause): touch this button to pause cd play. Touch it again to resume play or touch the play button. Random all: touch this button to hear the tracks on all of the discs in the cd changer in random, rather than sequential, order. Press the tune/seek hard key while random all is on to randomly seek...

  • Page 265: Cd/dvd Player

    Cd/dvd player the player that is used for the navigation map dvd can also be used as a single music cd player or a video dvd player. Cd player to use the player as a single music cd player, you must first remove the navigation map dvd. While playing a cd in the cd/dvd player, the navigation system i...

  • Page 266

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

  • Page 267

    Notice: shifting out of park (p) with the system’s faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close automatically. This could cause damage to a cd, dvd or the system if it is partially loaded. Before shifting out of park (p), make sure that the dvd or cd is loaded properly. The vehicle must be shift...

  • Page 268

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

  • Page 269

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

  • Page 270: And Away Feature

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

  • Page 271: Voice Recognition

    Voice recognition the navigation system’s voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of navigation and audio system features. Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. This feature only works if the map dvd is inserted and i agree ...

  • Page 272

    Voice recognition commands the following list shows all of the voice commands available for the navigation system with a brief description of each. To use the voice commands, refer to the instructions listed previously. Help commands these commands are universal and will enable you to use the help p...

  • Page 273

    Seek up: this command will cause the selected audio source to seek up to the next strongest signal. Seek down: this command will cause the selected audio source to seek down to the next strongest signal. Stop scan: this command will cause the audio source to stop scanning for the next strongest sign...

  • Page 274

    North up, change to north up: these commands will cause the system to display the north up heading when on the map screen if the map scale is set to 2 miles (4 km) or less. Map direction, change map direction: these commands will cause the system to change the vehicle’s direction from north up to he...

  • Page 275

    Close guidance, close guidance screen, close guide, close guide screen: these commands will cause the system to close the guidance appearance menu if a destination has been set. Arrow guidance, arrow guide, change to arrow guidance, change to arrow guide: these commands will cause the system to chan...

  • Page 276

    Point of interest (poi) commands the following commands will cause the system to display icons if they are available on the map screen when the map scale is set to a half mile (eight-tenths km) or less. Restaurant, i’m hungry: these commands will cause the system to display restaurant poi icons. Ame...

  • Page 277

    Automobile club, triple a: these commands will cause the system to display auto club poi icons. Auto service and maintenance, auto service, maintenance: these commands will cause the system to display auto service poi icons. Hotel: this command will cause the system to display hotel poi icons. Golf ...

  • Page 278

    Train station: this command will cause the system to display train station poi icons. Airport: this command will cause the system to display airport poi icons. Bus station: this command will cause the system to display bus station poi icons. Commuter rail station: this command will cause the system ...

  • Page 279: Section 5

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle ..........5-2 defensive driving ...........................................5-2 drunken driving .............................................5-3 control of a vehicle ........................................5-6 braking .............................................

  • Page 280: Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 281: 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 282

    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 283: Caution:

    But the ability to drive is affected well below a bac of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a bac approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at bac levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the ch...

  • Page 284: 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 285

    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 286

    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 287: Braking In Emergencies

    Remember: anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahe...

  • Page 288

    This warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with your traction control system. See traction control system (tcs) warning light on page 3-56. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system aut...

  • Page 289: Magnetic Ride Control

    Magnetic ride control magnetic ride control 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 system response. If the cont...

  • Page 290

    The stabilitrak active message will come on when the system is operating. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-67 for more information. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal. The instrument cluster light will come on and a chime will sound to let you know if there is a prob...

  • Page 291: Steering

    Steering power steering if you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic speed variable assist steering your vehicle is equipped with a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel ...

  • Page 292

    Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, wh...

  • Page 293: Off-Road Recovery

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

  • Page 294: Passing

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

  • Page 295: Loss Of Control

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

  • Page 296: Driving At Night

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

  • Page 297

    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 298

    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 299: Caution:

    { caution: wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving too fas...

  • Page 300: Caution:

    Driving through flowing water { caution: flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle. If this happens, you ...

  • Page 301: Freeway Driving

    Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You will save ...

  • Page 302

    The most important advice on freeway driving is: keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually...

  • Page 303: Highway Hypnosis

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

  • Page 304: Hill And Mountain Roads

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

  • Page 305: Winter Driving

    • know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. • know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission...

  • Page 306

    Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece o...

  • Page 307

    What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°f (0°c), and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on...

  • Page 308

    If you are caught in a blizzard if you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your pa...

  • Page 309: Caution:

    { 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 snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially an...

  • Page 310: Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow in order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution. { caution: if you let ...

  • Page 311: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading your vehicle it is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, th...

  • Page 312

    There is also important loading information on the vehicle certification label. It tells you the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the front and rear axle. See “certification label” later in this section. Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate...

  • Page 313

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

  • Page 314: Caution:

    Certification label a vehicle specific certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exce...

  • Page 315: 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 sud...

  • Page 316: Notes

    ✍ notes 5-38.

  • Page 317: Section 6

    Service ............................................................6-3 accessories and modifications ..........................6-3 california proposition 65 warning .....................6-3 doing your own service work .........................6-4 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle .......

  • Page 318: Section 6

    Buying new tires .........................................6-58 different size tires and wheels ......................6-60 uniform tire quality grading ..........................6-60 wheel alignment and tire balance ..................6-62 wheel replacement ......................................6-62 t...

  • Page 319: 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 320: 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 321: Fuel

    Fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline octane use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You may also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s acceleration may be ...

  • Page 322: Additives

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

  • Page 323: 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 324: Caution:

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

  • Page 325: Caution:

    Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See washing your vehicle on page 6-74. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it cl...

  • Page 326: 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 327: Hood Release

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

  • Page 328

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

  • Page 329: Engine Oil

    A. Battery. See battery on page 6-36. B. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-47. C. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 6-83. D. Power steering fluid. See power steering fluid on page 6-31. E. Engine air cleaner/filter. See engine air c...

  • Page 330

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

  • Page 331

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

  • Page 332: Engine Oil Life System

    Your vehicle’s engine is filled at the factory with a mobil 1 ® synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for your vehicle. Substitute engine oil: when adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting gm standard gm4718m may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated sae 5w-30 wit...

  • Page 333

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

  • Page 334: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment overview on page 6-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filters. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filters inspect the air cleaner/filters at the maintenance ii intervals and replace them at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (8...

  • Page 335: Caution:

    Follow these steps to reinstall the covers to the engine air cleaner/filter housings: 1. Align the four tabs located on the back of the cover with the three slots on the back of the housing. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the slots and align the two wing...

  • Page 336: Engine Coolant

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

  • Page 337: Caution:

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

  • Page 338: Caution:

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

  • Page 339: Caution:

    Adding coolant if you need more coolant, add the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not...

  • Page 340: Caution:

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

  • Page 341: Operating Mode

    If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there is still no sign of steam, idle the engin...

  • Page 342: Cooling System

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

  • Page 343: Caution:

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

  • Page 344: Caution:

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

  • Page 345: Caution:

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

  • Page 346

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

  • Page 347: Power Steering Fluid

    If the low coolant message does not appear on the driver information center (dic) after two minutes, the coolant is at the proper fill level. If a low coolant message does appear, repeat steps 1 through 3 then reinstall the pressure cap, or see your dealer. Power steering fluid see engine compartmen...

  • Page 348: 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 349: Brakes

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

  • Page 350: Caution:

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

  • Page 351: 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 352: 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 353: 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 354: Caution:

    Notice: if you try to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it, you could damage your vehicle. Do not push or pull your vehicle to start it; instead, use the jump starting procedure in this manual to start your vehicle when the battery has run down. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-v...

  • Page 355: 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 356

    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 357

    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 358: Rear Axle

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

  • Page 359: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp aiming your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0” (zero) marks on thei...

  • Page 360: Headlamp Vertical Aiming

    Headlamp aiming is done with the low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly. The headlamp aiming devices are under the hood near the headlamps. If you believe your headlamps need vertical (up/down) adjustment, follow the vertical ...

  • Page 361: Bulb Replacement

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

  • Page 362: 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 363: Tires

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

  • Page 364: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The example below shows a typical passenger (p-metric) tire sidewall. (a) tire size: the tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction ...

  • Page 365

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

  • Page 366

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

  • Page 367

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

  • Page 368: Run-Flat Tires

    Utqgs (uniform tire quality grading standards): a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. Se...

  • Page 369: Caution:

    Some road hazards can damage a tire beyond repair. This damage could occur even before you have driven on the tire in a deflated condition. When a tire has been damaged, or if you have driven any distance on a run-flat tire, check with an authorized run-flat tire service center to determine whether ...

  • Page 370: Inflation - Tire Pressure

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

  • Page 371

    Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the tire and loading information label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the inflation pressure is low...

  • Page 372

    When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire information placard. Driving on a significant...

  • Page 373: Caution:

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

  • Page 374: 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 375: Caution:

    { caution: mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes (other than those originally installed on your vehicle), brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of differe...

  • Page 376: Caution:

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

  • Page 377

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

  • Page 378: Wheel Replacement

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

  • Page 379: Caution:

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

  • Page 380: Caution:

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

  • Page 381: Lifting Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 382

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

  • Page 383

    1. Locate the front lifting points (a), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (b). 6-67.

  • Page 384

    Lifting from the rear the rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver’s or passenger’s side. 1. Locate the rear lifting points (a), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 6-68.

  • Page 385: If A Tire Goes Flat

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

  • Page 386: Caution:

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

  • Page 387: Appearance Care

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

  • Page 388: Fabric/carpet

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

  • Page 389: Leather

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

  • Page 390: Speaker Covers

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

  • Page 391: Finish Care

    Cleaning exterior lamps/lenses use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under washing your vehicle on page 6-74. Finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove resid...

  • Page 392

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

  • Page 393: Tires

    Tires to clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle. Sheet metal damage if ...

  • Page 394

    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 395: 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 396: 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 397

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

  • Page 398

    Fuses usage 20 onstar ® 21 adaptive cruise control (acc), driver door switch 22 power tilt wheel, telescopic steering column, memory seat, driver seat switch, retractable hardtop switch 23 ignition switch, intrusion sensor 24 stop lamp 25 inside rearview mirror, climate control system, column lock, ...

  • Page 399: Underhood Fuse Block

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

  • Page 400

    Fuses usage 8 parking lamps 9 electronic throttle control 10 fuel pump 11 engine control module, transmission control module 12 odd injectors 13 electronic suspension control 14 emission controls 15 air conditioning compressor 16 even injectors 17 windshield washer, intercooler pump 18 headlamp wash...

  • Page 401

    Relays usage 34 horn 35 air conditioning compressor 36 windshield washer 37 parking lamps 38 fog lamps 39 high beam headlamps 40 rear window defogger 41 windshield wiper high/low 42 wiper run/accessory power 43 starter/crank 44 ignition 1 relays usage 45 windshield wiper on/off 46 headlamp washer 47...

  • Page 402

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. Please refer to recommended fluids and lubricants on page 7-11 for more information. Application capacities english metric automatic transmission 5-speed automatic 9.5 qt 9.0 l cooling sys...

  • Page 403: Section 7

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

  • Page 404: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule introduction important: keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the gm protection plan? The plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your warranty and owner assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance requirements...

  • Page 405: Caution:

    This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label. See loading your vehicle on page 5-33. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. S...

  • Page 406: Scheduled Maintenance

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

  • Page 407

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 6-13. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 6-16. An emission control service. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (a). • • inspect engine air clea...

  • Page 408

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

  • Page 409: Maintenance Footnotes

    Maintenance footnotes (a) a fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (b) visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or m...

  • Page 410: Owner Checks And Services

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

  • Page 411: 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 412: Caution:

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

  • Page 413: Recommended Fluids And

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

  • Page 414

    Usage fluid/lubricant trunk key lock cylinder multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no. U.S. 12346241, in canada 10953474). Rear axle (limited-slip differential) sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. U.S. 12378261, in canada 10953455) meeting gm specification 9986115. With a complet...

  • Page 415

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco ® part number engine air cleaner/filter elements 25099149 a1208c engine oil filter 4.6 l v8 engine 89017342 pf61 passenger comp...

  • Page 416: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See maintenance requirements on page 7-2. Any additional information from owner checks and services on page 7-8 can b...

  • Page 417

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

  • Page 418

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

  • Page 419: Section 8

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

  • Page 420: Customer Assistance And

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

  • Page 421: Online Owner Center

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

  • Page 422: Telephone (Tty) Users

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

  • Page 423: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

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

  • Page 424: Roadside Service

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

  • Page 425: Courtesy Transportation

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

  • Page 426

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

  • Page 427: Event Data Recorders

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

  • Page 428: Collision Damage Repair

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

  • Page 429

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

  • Page 430

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

  • Page 431: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 432: Canadian Government

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

  • Page 433

    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 434: Notes

    ✍ notes 8-16.

  • Page 435

    A accessories and modifications ............................ 6-3 accessory power outlet(s) ............................... 3-40 adaptive cruise control ................................... 3-15 adaptive forward lighting system ..................... 3-31 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicl...

  • Page 436

    Ashtray(s) ...................................................... 3-41 audio system ................................................. 4-51 audio system(s) ............................................. 3-82 audio steering wheel controls ...................... 3-84 care of your cd player ................

  • Page 437

    Cd player ........................................................ 4-69 six-disc changer ......................................... 4-66 cd/dvd player .............................................. 4-69 center console storage area ........................... 2-44 chains, tire ...........................

  • Page 438

    Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-44 customer assistance information courtesy transportation .................................. 8-7 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users ............................... 8-4 customer assistance offices ........................

  • Page 439

    E edit avoid point/area .......................................... 4-25 memory point ............................................. 4-19 waypoint .................................................... 4-23 electrical system add-on equipment ...................................... 6-80 fuses and circuit ...

  • Page 440

    Fuel ............................................................... 6-5 additives ...................................................... 6-6 california fuel .............................................. 6-5 filling a portable fuel container .................... 6-10 filling your tank ................

  • Page 441

    Heater ........................................................... 3-41 highbeam on light ......................................... 3-62 highway hypnosis ........................................... 5-25 hill and mountain roads .................................. 5-26 hood checking things under .........

  • Page 442

    Light (cont.) lights on reminder ..................................... 3-62 malfunction indicator .................................... 3-58 passenger airbag status indicator .................. 3-52 safety belt reminder ................................... 3-50 security ..................................

  • Page 443

    Message dic warnings and messages ........................ 3-67 mirrors automatic dimming rearview with onstar ® ....... 2-34 memory ..................................................... 2-56 outside automatic dimming mirror ................. 2-35 outside convex mirror .................................

  • Page 444

    Parking assist ........................................................ 3-38 brake ........................................................ 2-29 over things that burn ................................. 2-32 passenger airbag status indicator ..................... 3-52 passenger compartment air filter ...

  • Page 445

    Reporting safety defects canadian government .................................. 8-14 general motors ........................................... 8-14 united states government ............................ 8-13 restraint system check checking the restraint systems .................... 1-45 replacing re...

  • Page 446

    Setup menu ................................................... 4-13 sheet metal damage ....................................... 6-77 shifting into park (p) ....................................... 2-30 shifting out of park (p) ................................... 2-32 signals, turn and lane-change .......

  • Page 447

    Tires (cont.) wheel alignment and tire balance ................. 6-62 wheel replacement ..................................... 6-62 when it is time for new tires ...................... 6-58 towing recreational vehicle ..................................... 5-37 towing a trailer ..........................

  • Page 448

    Vehicle positioning .......................................... 4-49 ventilation adjustment ...................................... 3-47 visors ........................................................... 2-18 voice recognition ........................................... 4-75 voltmeter gage ..............