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Cadillac 2008 DTS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 rear seats ............................................... 1-9 safety belts ............................................. 1-10 child restraints ...................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

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

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Using this manual many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures and words work together to explain things. Index a good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the index ...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle damage warnings you will also find notices in this manual. 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. The no...

  • Page 5: Section 1

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

  • Page 6: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. • move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. • raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. • raise or lower the rear ...

  • Page 7: Massaging Lumbar

    Massaging lumbar if your vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on the outboard side of the front seats behind the lumbar switch. Press the switch to turn the massaging lumbar feature on. The ignition must be on. The massage cycle will run for up to 10 minutes. To stop massage, press the ma...

  • Page 8: Memory Seat, Mirrors And

    Press a button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display to show which feature is on. There are three temperature settings for each feature. A column of three lights next to the buttons will display which setting the feature is in: high, medium or low. Three lights indicate...

  • Page 9

    A second seating, mirror, and steering wheel position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 for a second driver. To recall your memory positions, the vehicle must be in park (p). Press and release either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving positio...

  • Page 10: Power Reclining Seatbacks

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

  • Page 11: Caution:

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

  • Page 12: Center Seat

    To raise a front seat head restraint, pull up on the restraint. To lower it, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. To adjust the height of a rear seat head restraint, pull up or push down on the restraint. The front seat head restraints can also tilt...

  • Page 13: Rear Seats

    Rear seats heated seats your vehicle may have heated rear seats. To operate the rear heated seats, the ignition must be on. The buttons are located on the rear doors. I (heated seatback): press this button to turn on the heated seatback. J (heated seat and seatback): press this button to turn on the...

  • Page 14: Power Lumbar

    Power lumbar your vehicle may be equipped with four-way lumbar support, without the massage feature, for the outboard rear seat positions. The rear lumbar support controls are located on the rear doors in front of the heated seat buttons. To turn on the lumbar support feature, press the front of the...

  • Page 15: Caution:

    { caution: it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be s...

  • Page 16

    Why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. 1-12.

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    Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13.

  • Page 18

    Or the instrument panel... Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14.

  • Page 19

    Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater ...

  • Page 20

    How to wear safety belts properly this section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see older children on page 1-31 o...

  • Page 21: 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 snugly a...

  • Page 22: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the lap belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. { caution: you can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries....

  • Page 23: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. { caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious i...

  • Page 24: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is over an armrest. { caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, an...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is behind the body. { caution: you can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You mig...

  • Page 27: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. { caution: you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retaile...

  • Page 28: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See lap belt on page 1-29 for more information. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjusta...

  • Page 29

    4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See “shoulder belt height adjustment” later in this section. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up...

  • Page 30

    Shoulder belt height adjuster your vehicle has shoulder belt height adjusters for the driver and right front passenger position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder...

  • Page 31

    There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, plac...

  • Page 32: Caution:

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

  • Page 33: Lap Belt

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

  • Page 34: Safety Belt Extender

    To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. If you find that the lat...

  • Page 35: Child Restraints

    Child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the chil...

  • Page 36: Caution:

    Q: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. Thi...

  • Page 37: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen...

  • Page 38: Caution:

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

  • Page 39: Caution:

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

  • Page 40: 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 n...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Caution:

    A booster seat (c-d) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { caution: a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restr...

  • Page 43: Caution:

    To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the latch system. See lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-41 for m...

  • Page 44: Caution:

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

  • Page 45: Caution:

    { caution: a child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat. Do not use child restraints in the center f...

  • Page 46

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

  • Page 47

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

  • Page 48

    To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover. The top tether anchors are located under the covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Pull open the cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle a...

  • Page 49: Caution:

    Securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { caution: if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a latch-type child restraint is pr...

  • Page 50: Caution:

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

  • Page 51

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

  • Page 52: Rear Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in a rear seat position when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If your child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for c...

  • Page 53

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

  • Page 54: Caution:

    6. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-41 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is...

  • Page 55: 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. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn...

  • Page 56

    3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able...

  • Page 57

    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 58: Airbag System

    Airbag system your vehicle has the following airbags: • a frontal airbag for the driver. • a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have the following a...

  • Page 59: Caution:

    { caution: frontal airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to inflate in rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact airbags and roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes ...

  • Page 60: Caution:

    { caution: airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Alwa...

  • Page 61

    The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Driver side shown, passenger side similar 1-57.

  • Page 62: Caution:

    If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers, they are in the ceiling above the side windows. { caution: if something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that ...

  • Page 63

    When should an airbag inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exc...

  • Page 64

    Your vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags. Your vehicle may have roof-rail airbags. See airbag system on page 1-54. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the cr...

  • Page 65: Airbag Inflates?

    But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant’s motion is not toward those airbags. See when should an airbag inflate? On page 1-59 for more information. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts. What will you see af...

  • Page 66: Passenger Sensing System

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

  • Page 67: Caution:

    The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver’s airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front pass...

  • Page 68

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

  • Page 69

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

  • Page 70: Caution:

    Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “safety belts” and “child restraints” in the index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint...

  • Page 71: Caution:

    A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment other than any that g...

  • Page 72: Adding Equipment To Your

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

  • Page 73: Restraint System Check

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

  • Page 74: 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 75: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system ................2-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation ...................................................2-5 remote vehicle start ......................................2-8 doors and lo...

  • Page 76: Section 2

    Park tilt mirrors ............................................2-42 outside convex mirror ...................................2-43 outside heated mirrors ..................................2-43 object detection systems ...............................2-44 ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa)...

  • Page 77: Keys

    Keys { caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition a...

  • Page 78: System

    Remote keyless entry (rke) system your remote keyless entry (rke) 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 subject to the following two conditions: 1. This ...

  • Page 79: System Operation

    Remote keyless entry (rke) system operation the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter functions, including lock, unlock, remote trunk release, vehicle locator/panic alarm and remote vehicle start, if your vehicle has this feature, will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away. If your vehicle has the remote...

  • Page 80

    Q (lock): press the lock button to lock all the doors. If enabled through the driver information center (dic), the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred, or the horn may chirp when the lock button is pressed again within five seconds from the previous press of the lock button...

  • Page 81

    Battery replacement under normal use, the battery in your rke transmitter should last about four years. 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 probably time to change the b...

  • Page 82: Remote Vehicle Start

    Remote vehicle start the remote vehicle starting feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts up the vehicle’s automatic climate control system. When the remote start system is active, the climate control system will heat and cool the inside of the vehicle accor...

  • Page 83

    If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: • aim the rke transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. • turn on the hazard warning flasher...

  • Page 84: Doors And Locks

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

  • Page 85: Programmable Automatic

    Programmable automatic door locks your vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of park (p), all the doors will lock. The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever into park (p). If someone needs t...

  • Page 86: Lockout Protection

    The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch, or by lifting the rear door ...

  • Page 87

    Remote trunk release g (remote trunk release): the remote trunk release button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the instrument panel brightness control. Press the button to open the trunk. To use this feature, your vehicle must be in park (p) or neutral (n) and the valet lockout ...

  • Page 88: Windows

    Rear seat pass-through your vehicle has a small door in the rear seat. This door allows you to access the trunk from inside the vehicle. The rear seat armrest must be down for the pass-through door to open. To release the pass-through door, move the release up with your fingers. To close the door, r...

  • Page 89: Power Windows

    Power windows { caution: leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is da...

  • Page 90

    Express-down window this feature is on all windows. Press the switch to the second position and release the switch to activate the express-down feature. To stop the window as it is lowering, press down or pull up briefly on the switch again. Express-up window this feature is on the front windows. Pu...

  • Page 91: Caution:

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

  • Page 92: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Rear power sunshade if your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helps to reduce the amount of heat and light entering the rear window. The switch is located on the overhead console. The rear power sunshade is located in the rear shelf. It only works while the ignition is on or while the retained a...

  • Page 93: Content Theft-Deterrent

    — (on): press this side of the button to turn the lockout feature on. When the lockout feature is turned on, the trunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless entry transmitter or the trunk release button located near the headlamp switch on the instrument panel. If the valet lockout feature is on it wil...

  • Page 94: Pass-Key

    If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the unlock button on the rke transmitter system, or by starting the car with a valid key. Changes or modifications made to this system by other than an authorized service facility ...

  • Page 95: Pass-Key

    Pass-key ® iii+ operation your vehicle has pass-key ® iii+ (personalized automotive security system) theft-deterrent system. Pass-key ® iii+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the...

  • Page 96: Starting And Operating

    To program the new key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, already programmed, key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to lock/off, and remove th...

  • Page 97: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions with the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be turned to four different positions: in order to shift out of park (p), ignition must be in the on/run or acc/accessory and the regular brake pedal must be applied. Notice: using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch ...

  • Page 98: Starting The Engine

    Key in the ignition never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s door. Always remember to remove your key from the ignition and take it with...

  • Page 99

    Starting procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to start. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow t...

  • Page 100: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine coolant heater the engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below 0°f ( − 18°c) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting your vehicle. To use the engine coolant heate...

  • Page 101: Caution:

    Automatic transmission operation the automatic transmission may have a shift lever located either on the steering column or on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. Park (p): this position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when...

  • Page 102: Caution:

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

  • Page 103: Performance Shifting

    Drive (d) can be used for towing. You may want to shift the transmission to third (3) or, if necessary, to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. See towing a trailer on page 4-27 for more information. Third (3): this position is also used for no...

  • Page 104: Parking Brake

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

  • Page 105: Shifting Into Park (P)

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

  • Page 106: 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 107: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting out of park (p) automatic transmission shift lock this vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: • prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in park (p) • prevent movement of the shift lever out of park (p), unless the ignition ...

  • Page 108: Caution:

    Parking over things that burn { caution: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust { caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you...

  • Page 109: Caution:

    Running the engine while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { caution: idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under engine exhaust on p...

  • Page 110: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with intellibeam™, onstar ® , and compass your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and a compass display. For more information, see onstar ® system on page 2-53. For more information on intellibeam™, see “intellibeam intellige...

  • Page 111

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

  • Page 112: With Onstar

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

  • Page 113

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

  • Page 114: With Compass

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

  • Page 115

    Outside power foldaway mirrors your vehicle’s mirror controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. • press (a) to select the driver’s side mirror. Then press the arrows located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. • press (b) to select the passenger’s side mirror. Then press the ar...

  • Page 116: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Resetting the power foldaway mirrors you will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the following occurs: • they are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • the mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. • the mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving speeds. To reset the power foldawa...

  • Page 117: Outside Convex Mirror

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

  • Page 118: Object Detection Systems

    Object detection systems ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) if your vehicle has the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system, it helps you park easier and helps you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. It operates at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). It c...

  • Page 119

    The front display is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The front display will have either three or six lights to provide distance and system information. With adaptive cruise control (acc), it will have three lights along with the acc lights. Without acc, it will hav...

  • Page 120

    Moving forward when the vehicle is started, the front display will briefly illuminate to let you know the system is working. The following describes what will occur with the front display as you get closer to a object detected in the front of your vehicle: description english metric amber/amber ligh...

  • Page 121: Side Blind Zone Alert

    When the system does not seem to work properly • the driver disables the system. • the parking brake pedal is depressed. • the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your vehicle’s front and rear bumpers free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see washin...

  • Page 122

    This indicates that it may be unsafe for you to change lanes. Before making a lane change, always check the sbza display, check the outside and rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and start the turn signal. Sbza detection zones the sbza sensor covers a zone of approxi...

  • Page 123

    How the system works when the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system is operating. When you are driving forward, the left or right side mirror sbza display will light up if a vehicle is detected in that blind zone. If you activate a turn sig...

  • Page 124: Lane Departure Warning

    Sbza error messages the following messages may appear in the dic: side blind zone alert system off: this message indicates that the driver has turned the system off. Clean side blind zone alert system: this message indicates that the sbza system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot d...

  • Page 125

    Caution: (continued) ldw will indicate the system is working whenever it detects either the left or right lane marking. So if you depart on the side of the lane that ldw is not detecting, ldw will not warn you. If you do not carefully maintain your vehicle position within the lane, vehicle damage, i...

  • Page 126

    If the ldw symbol does not appear, ldw is not currently operating and will not warn you. If you would like to change the volume of the warning chime, see chime volume under dic vehicle customization on page 3-86 for more information. When the system does not seem to work properly the ldw symbol will...

  • Page 127: Onstar

    Onstar ® system onstar uses several innovative technologies 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 onstar emergency advisors who can request emergency s...

  • Page 128

    Available services with safe & sound plan • automatic notification of airbag deployment • advanced automatic crash notification (aacn) (if equipped) • link to emergency services • roadside assistance • stolen vehicle location assistance • accidentassist • remote door unlock/vehicle alert • onstar ve...

  • Page 129

    Onstar steering wheel controls your vehicle may have a talk/mute button that can be used to interact with onstar hands-free calling. See audio steering wheel controls on page 3-117 for more information. On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command “onstar”...

  • Page 130: Universal Home Remote

    Universal home remote system the universal home remote system provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (rf) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is ...

  • Page 131

    Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. You only need the original remote control transmitter for fixed code programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle, the programmed butto...

  • Page 132

    2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “learn” or “smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After you press this button, you will have 30 se...

  • Page 133

    Programming universal home remote — fixed code if you have questions or need help programming the universal home remote system, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.Learcar2u.Com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are fixed code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive act...

  • Page 134

    Your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) may also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the universal home remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip swit...

  • Page 135

    2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: • when a switch is in the up position, write “left.” • when a switch is in the down position, write “right.” • if a switch is set between the up and down position, write “middle.” the switch settings that you wrote down in ...

  • Page 136

    5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected butt...

  • Page 137: Storage Areas

    Storage areas glove box to open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock and unlock. Cupholder(s) there are cupholders located in the full floor console, or in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest. To access the full floor console cupholder slide the ...

  • Page 138: Center Flex Storage Unit

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

  • Page 139: Sunroof

    Sunroof the vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located on the overhead console. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be turned to on/run or retained accessory power (rap) must be active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 2-24. Express open...

  • Page 140: Notes

    ✍ notes 2-66.

  • Page 141: Section 3

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

  • Page 142: Section 3

    Warning lights, gages, and indicators ............3-51 instrument panel cluster ................................3-52 speedometer and odometer ...........................3-53 tachometer .................................................3-53 safety belt reminders ...................................3-54...

  • Page 143: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 144: Instrument Panel Overview

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

  • Page 145

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-46. B. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See driver information center (dic) on page 3-68. C. Exterior lamp controls. See exterior lamps on page 3-30. D. Instrument panel cluster. Se...

  • Page 146: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flashers let you warn the police and others that you have a problem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located towards the center of the instrument panel. Press the button to make the front and ...

  • Page 147: Steering Column

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

  • Page 148

    Turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • g turn and lane-change signals. See turn and lane-change signals on page 3-8. • 23 headlamp high/low-beam changer. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 3-9. • flash-to-pass feature. See ...

  • Page 149: System

    Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned out signal bulb. Other drivers will not see the turn signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a tur...

  • Page 150: Caution:

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

  • Page 151: Caution:

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

  • Page 152: Caution:

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

  • Page 153: Flash-to-Pass

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

  • Page 154: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers

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

  • Page 155: Windshield Washer

    Windshield washer { caution: in freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. J (washer fluid): press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spr...

  • Page 156: Cruise Control

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

  • Page 157

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

  • Page 158

    Increasing speed while using cruise control there are two ways to go to a higher speed: • use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set– button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle now cruises at the higher speed. • press the +res button. Hold it ther...

  • Page 159: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Using cruise control on hills how well your cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or ...

  • Page 160: Caution:

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

  • Page 161

    Caution: (continued) • adaptive cruise control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash when you are driving in conditions where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead of you, enter your lane, or cross your vehicle’s path. If you are driving in these conditions, do not use ad...

  • Page 162: Caution:

    +gap (increase following distance): press this button to increase the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. − gap (decrease following distance): press this button to decrease the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. Adaptive cruise control will not work if the master cylinde...

  • Page 163

    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 and then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. • press the +res butt...

  • Page 164: Caution:

    There are six follow distances to choose from. The follow distance selection ranges from near to far (one second to two seconds follow time). The distance maintained for a selected follow distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed the further back your vehicle will follo...

  • Page 165: Caution:

    Approaching and following a vehicle the vehicle ahead symbol is located on the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The vehicle ahead symbol only appears when a vehicle is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly, adaptive cruise control will no...

  • Page 166: Caution:

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

  • Page 167: Caution:

    { caution: if you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rest your foot on the accelerator pedal when using adaptive cruise control. Curves in the road { caution: due to adaptive cruise control ...

  • Page 168: 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 c...

  • Page 169

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

  • Page 170: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior lamps the exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: • headlamps • taillamps • parking lamps • license plate lamps • instrument panel lights • fog lamps the exterior lamps control has four positions: o (off...

  • Page 171

    Intellibeam™ intelligent high-beam headlamp control system if your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. Intellibeam™ is an enhancement to the vehicle’s headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on the rearview mirror, this system turns the vehicle’s high...

  • Page 172

    • the exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except auto. When this occurs, intellibeam™ is disabled until the control is turned back to the auto position. • the intellibeam™ system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror. Intellibeam™ might not turn off the high-beams if the system cann...

  • Page 173: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Cleaning the intellibeam™ light sensor the light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle in front of the inside rearview mirror. Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface ...

  • Page 174: Fog Lamps

    When drl are on, no other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. Will be on when the drl are being used. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. When automatic lighting is on and it is dark enough outside, the turn signal lamps turn off and normal low-beam headlamp operati...

  • Page 175: Cornering Lamps

    Cornering lamps the cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn with the multifunction lever. They provide more light for cornering. Exterior lighting battery saver if the exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 mi...

  • Page 176: Entry Lighting

    Entry lighting this feature turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting for the door switches and the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button is pressed. If activated due to the transmitter, the lighting remains active for about 40 se...

  • Page 177: Battery Load Management

    Battery load management the battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher revolutions per minute (rpm) setting than normal...

  • Page 178: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Epm works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these ac...

  • Page 179: Ashtray(S)

    There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seat area located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays. There may be a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. When not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet can be ...

  • Page 180: Analog Clock

    Rear ashtray the ashtrays are located on the door armrests. To use an ashtray, lift the lid. Analog clock the analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock: 1. Locate the adjustment bu...

  • Page 181

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

  • Page 182

    If the auto position is selected on the fan or mode control, the system automatically controls the air conditioning compressor. The a/c compressor will run automatically even at cool outside temperatures in order to dehumidify the air. The a/c indicator light is lit when the system is operating auto...

  • Page 183

    F (vent): turn the control to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. * (bi-level): turn the control to this mode to direct approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and most of the remaining air to the floor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directe...

  • Page 184

    Pass (passenger’s climate control): press this button to turn the passenger’s climate control systems on or off. When the passenger’s climate control system is on, the passenger’s temperature setting is displayed. The temperature selected by the front passenger also controls the rear system air temp...

  • Page 185

    There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside your vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature...

  • Page 186: Outlet Adjustment

    0 (defrost): turn the control to this mode to direct most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets. In this mode, the system automatically turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be...

  • Page 187

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

  • Page 188

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

  • Page 189

    The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located under the hood near the windshield, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To access the passenger compartment air filter, do the following: 1. Use a tool to gently pry the cover up. If your vehicle has tabs that allow you to unla...

  • Page 190

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

  • Page 191: Warning Lights, Gages,

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

  • Page 192: Instrument Panel Cluster

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

  • Page 193: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer the speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “mph (km)” under dic operation and displays on page 3-69 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer wo...

  • Page 194: Safety Belt Reminders

    Safety belt reminders safety belt reminder light when the engine is started, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it wi...

  • Page 195: Airbag Readiness Light

    Airbag readiness light there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the 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 sensor, the pretens...

  • Page 196: Caution:

    Passenger airbag status indicator your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator. When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light on and off, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check...

  • Page 197: Caution:

    { caution: even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deplo...

  • Page 198: Charging System Light

    Charging system light this light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. A...

  • Page 199: Caution:

    When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while yo...

  • Page 200: Warning Light

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

  • Page 201: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Lane departure warning light your vehicle may have the lane departure warning system. This light will come on green, briefly, when the vehicle is started to show that it is working. This light will also come on green if the system detects a left or right lane marking. This light will change to amber...

  • Page 202: Tire Pressure Light

    Engine coolant temperature gage this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It indicates when the engine has warmed up and if the cooling system is operating properly. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine coolant is too hot and the engine coolant temperature warning light w...

  • Page 203: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction indicator lamp check engine light a computer system called obd ii (on-board diagnostics-second generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a clean...

  • Page 204

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

  • Page 205

    Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See gasoline octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, ...

  • Page 206: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil pressure light { caution: do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the ...

  • Page 207: Lights On Reminder

    Lights on reminder this light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See exterior lamps on page 3-30 for more information. Cruise control light this light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See cruise control on page 3-16 ...

  • Page 208: Fuel Gage

    Fuel gage the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the engine is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the fuel level low message will appear in the driver information center and a single chime will sound. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-73 for more infor...

  • Page 209

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

  • Page 210

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

  • Page 211

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

  • Page 212

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

  • Page 213: Dic Warnings And Messages

    If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. Relearn remote key this display allows you to match remote keyless entry (rke) transmitters to your vehicle. To match an rke tran...

  • Page 214

    Battery saver active this message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is dis...

  • Page 215

    Clean side blind zone alert system if your vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system, this message displays when the sbza system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush. This messag...

  • Page 216

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

  • Page 217

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

  • Page 218

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

  • Page 219

    No cruise braking gas pedal applied this message displays when the adaptive cruise control (acc) is engaged and you are pressing the accelerator pedal enough to disable acc automatic braking. See adaptive cruise control on page 3-19 for more information. Oil pressure low stop engine notice: if you d...

  • Page 220

    Radar cruise not ready this message displays when the adaptive cruise control (acc) system 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 and then try activat...

  • Page 221

    Service air bag this message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. See airbag readiness light on page 3-55 for more information. Service a/c system this message displays when the air delivery mode door or the electron...

  • Page 222

    Service parking assist if your vehicle has the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the ufrpa system. Do not use this system to help you park. See ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) on page 2-44 for more information. ...

  • Page 223

    Service suspension sys (system) this message displays when the magnetic ride control or automatic leveling control system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Service theft deterrent system this message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterre...

  • Page 224

    Side blind zone alert system off if your vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system, this message displays when the sbza system has been turned off. See side blind zone alert on page 2-47 and dic operation and displays on page 3-69 for more information. Speed limited to xxx mph (km/h) this ...

  • Page 225

    Tire learning active this message displays when the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. See tire inspection and rotation on page 5-66, tire pressure ...

  • Page 226: Dic Vehicle Customization

    Turn signal on this message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on. A multiple chime sounds when this message is displayed. Washer fluid low add fluid this symbol appears with this message. This message d...

  • Page 227

    Entering the feature settings menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in park (p). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu. If the menu is not available, feature sett...

  • Page 228

    Auto door lock this feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See programmable automatic door locks on page 2-11 for more information. Press the customization button until auto door lock appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the se...

  • Page 229

    Remote door lock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the rke transmitter if the doors are open. See remote keyless entry (rke) sys...

  • Page 230

    Delay door lock this feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed. When locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a door is open, this feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear th...

  • Page 231

    Approach lighting this feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Press the customization button until approach lighting appears on the dic display. Pre...

  • Page 232

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

  • Page 233

    No change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Easy exit setup if your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select which areas will recall with the automatic ...

  • Page 234

    Memory seat recall if your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page 1-4 for more information. Press the customization button until memory seat recall appears on the dic display. Pr...

  • Page 235: Audio System(S)

    Press the customization button until factory settings appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: restore all (default): the customization features will be set to the...

  • Page 236: Setting The Time

    • set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. Notice: before adding any sou...

  • Page 237

    3. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow label until the menu for default clock and date settings appear. 4. Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either on or off. The on display indicates the radio clock display is disabled and the off display indicate...

  • Page 238

    Setting the time and date for the single cd player this type of radio has a h (clock) button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, do the following: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the h button and hr, min, mm, dd, yyyy (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 3. Press the pu...

  • Page 239

    Changing the time and date default setting for the single cd player to change the time and date default setting, do the following: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/ year to day/month/year, by pressing the h (clock) button. 2. Once ...

  • Page 240: Radio(S) (Mp3)

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

  • Page 241

    4. Press the pushbutton under the desired speed compensated volume setting (off, low, med, or high) to select the level of radio volume compensation. The display times out after approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Audiopil...

  • Page 242

    Storing a radio station as a favorite drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is in park (p). Tune to your favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. See defensive driving on page 4-2. ...

  • Page 243

    Turn the a knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting. The highlighted setting can also be adjusted by pressing either seek arrow, \ fwd (forward), or s rev (reverse) button until the desired levels are obtained. If a station’s frequency is weak or has static, decrease the ...

  • Page 244

    To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position, press the pushbutton positioned under the bal or fade label for more than two seconds. A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position. To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press the a knob for mo...

  • Page 245

    2. Press either of the two pushbuttons below the desired category label to immediately tune to the first xm™ (if equipped) station associated with that category. 3. Turn the a knob, press the pushbuttons below the displayed right or left arrows, or press either seek arrow to go to the previous or th...

  • Page 246

    Xm™ satellite radio service xm™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous united states and 10 canadian provinces. Xm™ satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. During your trial or when you subscr...

  • Page 247

    The use of cd lens cleaners for cds is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the cd optics with lubricants internal to the cd player mechanism. Notice: if a label is added to a cd, or more than one cd is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or...

  • Page 248

    S rev (fast reverse): press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays. \ fwd (fast forward): press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. You will hear sound ...

  • Page 249

    Cd messages disc error: if this message displays and/or the cd ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons: • the radio system does not support the playlist format, the compressed audio format, or the data file format. • it is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the cd should ...

  • Page 250: Using An Mp3

    Band: press to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing. The portable audio device continues playing, so you might want to stop it or power it off. Cd/aux (cd/auxiliary): press to play a cd when a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio fr...

  • Page 251

    • make sure playlists have a .Mp3 or .Wpl extension (other file extensions might not work). • minimize the length of the file, folder or playlist names. Long file, folder, or playlist names, or a combination of a large number of files and folders, or playlists can cause the player to be unable to pl...

  • Page 252

    Order of play tracks recorded to the cd-r or cd-rw play in the following order: • play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the fir...

  • Page 253

    Playing an mp3/wma insert a cd-r or cd-rw partway into the slot (single cd player), or press the load button and wait for the message to insert disc (six-disc cd player), label side up. The player pulls it in, and the cd-r or cd-rw should begin playing. Z (eject): press this button to eject cd-r(s) ...

  • Page 254

    Rdm (random): with the random setting, mp3/wma files on the cd-r can be played in random, rather than sequential order, on one cd-r/cd-rw or all discs in a six-disc cd player. To use random, do one of the following: 1. To play mp3/wma files from the cd-r or cd-rw in random order, press the pushbutto...

  • Page 255: Xm Radio Messages

    Band: press this button to listen to the radio when a cd is playing. The inactive cd remains inside the radio for future listening. Cd/aux (cd/auxiliary): press this button to play a cd when listening to the radio. The cd icon and a message showing disc and/or track number displays when a cd is in t...

  • Page 256: Navigation/radio System

    Xm theftlocked: the xm™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, xm™ receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message appears after having your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer. Xm radio id: if tuned to channel 0, this ...

  • Page 257

    Audio steering wheel controls the audio steering wheel controls may be different depending on your vehicle’s options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: xw (next/previous): press the down or up arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio stati...

  • Page 258: Radio Reception

    ¨ (seek): press the seek arrow to go to the next radio station and stay there. The system only seeks radio stations with strong frequencies. When the seek arrow is pressed and held for two seconds, the system scans the radio stations that are in the selected band. If listening to a cd, the system ad...

  • Page 259: Backglass Antenna

    Backglass antenna the am-fm antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio rec...

  • Page 260: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-120

  • Page 261: Section 4

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

  • Page 262: Your Driving, The Road,

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle defensive driving defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” the first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — see safety belts: they are for everyone on page 1-10. { caution: assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclist...

  • Page 263: Control Of A Vehicle

    For persons under 21, it is against the law in every u.S. State to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research sho...

  • Page 264

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

  • Page 265: Braking In Emergencies

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

  • Page 266: Magnetic Ride Control

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

  • Page 267: Stabilitrak

    Stabilitrak ® system your vehicle may have this feature. The stabilitrak ® system is an advanced computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle’s brakes ...

  • Page 268: 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 system this system continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speed...

  • Page 269

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

  • Page 270: Off-Road Recovery

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

  • Page 271

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

  • Page 272: Driving At Night

    Driving at night night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: • drive defensively. • do not drink and drive. • reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insid...

  • Page 273

    Hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast r...

  • Page 274: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway hypnosis always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: • keep the vehicle well ventilated. • keep interior temperature cool. • keep your eyes moving — scan the ...

  • Page 275: Caution:

    { caution: coasting downhill in neutral (n) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine...

  • Page 276

    Driving on snow or ice most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You have a lot less traction, or grip, and need to be very careful. What is the wo...

  • Page 277

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

  • Page 278: Caution:

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

  • Page 279: Mud, Ice, Or Snow

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

  • Page 280: Loading Your Vehicle

    Rocking your vehicle to get it out first, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. See traction control system (tcs) on page 4-5 and stabilitrak ® system on page 4-7. Then shift back and forth between reverse (r) and...

  • Page 281

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

  • Page 282

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

  • Page 283

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

  • Page 284: Caution:

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

  • Page 285: Caution:

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

  • Page 286: Towing

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

  • Page 287: Towing A Trailer

    Dolly towing your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in park (p). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release th...

  • Page 288

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

  • Page 289

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

  • Page 290

    After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total weight on your vehicle’s tires be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflate...

  • Page 291

    Driving with a trailer towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are...

  • Page 292: Caution:

    Turn signals when towing a trailer when you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your /retailer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also f...

  • Page 293

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

  • Page 294: Notes

    ✍ notes 4-34.

  • Page 295: Section 5

    Service ............................................................5-3 accessories and modifications ..........................5-3 california proposition 65 warning .....................5-4 california perchlorate materials requirements .....5-4 doing your own service work .........................5...

  • Page 296: Section 5

    Wheel alignment and tire balance ..................5-73 wheel replacement ......................................5-74 tire chains ..................................................5-75 if a tire goes flat ........................................5-76 changing a flat tire .................................

  • Page 297: Service

    Service for service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. You will receive genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. Genuine gm parts have one of these marks: accessories and modifications when non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to your vehicle they can affect y...

  • Page 298: Requirements

    California proposition 65 warning most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some co...

  • Page 299: Of Your Vehicle

    If you want to do some of your own service work, you should use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see service publications ordering information on page 7-15. Your vehicle has an airbag system....

  • Page 300: Gasoline Specifications

    Gasoline specifications at a minimum, gasoline should meet astm specification d 4814 in the united states or can/cgsb-3.5 or 3.511 in canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt). We recommend against the use of gasolines conta...

  • Page 301

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

  • Page 302: 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 303: Caution:

    To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. { caution: fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too q...

  • Page 304: 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 fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • dispens...

  • Page 305: Hood Release

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

  • Page 306

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

  • Page 307: Engine Oil

    A. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-97. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-40. C. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 5-34. D. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See coolant surg...

  • Page 308

    When to add engine oil if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see capacities and specifications on page 5-105. Notice: do not add too...

  • Page 309

    What kind of engine oil to use look for three 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. Look for and use only an oil that meets gm ...

  • Page 310: Engine Oil Life System

    Substitute engine oil: when adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting gm standard gm4718m may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated sae 5w-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures. Substitute oil not meeting gm standard gm4718m should not be used for an oil chang...

  • Page 311

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

  • Page 312: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at the maintenance ii intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000...

  • Page 313: Caution:

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

  • Page 314

    How to check automatic transmission fluid because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealer/retailer service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: too mu...

  • Page 315

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

  • Page 316: 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 317: Caution:

    What to use use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half dex-cool ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. { caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some o...

  • Page 318: Caution:

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

  • Page 319: Caution:

    Adding coolant if you need more coolant, add the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough...

  • Page 320: Caution:

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

  • Page 321: Operating Mode

    If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in neutral (n) while stopped. If it safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to park (p) or neutral (n) and let the engine idle. 2. Set the climate controls to the highest heat...

  • Page 322: Cooling System

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

  • Page 323: Caution:

    { caution: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. Th...

  • Page 324: Caution:

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

  • Page 325: Caution:

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

  • Page 326

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

  • Page 327: Power Steering Fluid

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

  • Page 328: 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 329: Brakes

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

  • Page 330: Caution:

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

  • Page 331: Caution:

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

  • Page 332: Battery

    Battery your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. Warning: battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known ...

  • Page 333: Caution:

    To be sure the vent hose (a) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (b) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (c) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (d) must be secured to the floor pan (e). Vehicle storage { caution: batteries have acid that can burn you an...

  • Page 334: Jump Starting

    Jump starting if your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { caution: batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • they contain acid that can burn you. • they ...

  • Page 335

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

  • Page 336: Caution:

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

  • Page 337

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

  • Page 338: Headlamp Aiming

    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 339

    It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer/retailer for service if the headlamps need to be re-aimed. It is possible however, to re-aim the headlamps as described. Notice: to make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow th...

  • Page 340

    4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (a) to the recorded distance from step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (b) the width of the vehicle at the wall where it was marked in step 4. Notice: do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may ca...

  • Page 341: Bulb Replacement

    9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (a) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (b) shows the incorrect headlamp aim. 10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. Bulb replacement it...

  • Page 342: Windshield Wiper Blade

    Windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See scheduled maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the wiper blad...

  • Page 343

    To remove and replace the wiper blade element do the following: 1. The wiper blade element has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottom claw set of the wiper blade. At the notched end of the wiper blade, pull the wiper blade element from the wiper blade assembly. 2. To replace the elem...

  • Page 344: 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 vehicle warranty booklet for details. { caution: • poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • overload...

  • Page 345: Tire Sidewall Labeling

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

  • Page 346

    (g) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see inflation - tire pressure on page 5-58 and loading your vehicle on page 4-20. (a) temporary use only : the compact spare tir...

  • Page 347

    (g) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification) : original equipment tires designed to gm’s specific tire performance criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm’s tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (a) tire size : the tire size code is a ...

  • Page 348

    (g) single tire maximum load : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire pressure see inflation - tire pressure on page 5-58. Tire size the following illustration shows an example of a tire size. (...

  • Page 349

    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 ...

  • Page 350

    Gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See loading your vehicle on page 4-20. Intended outboard sidewall : the side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kpa) : the metric unit for air pressure. Light truck (lt-metric) tire : a t...

  • Page 351

    Radial ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim : a metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall : the portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed rating : an alph...

  • Page 352: 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 353

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

  • Page 354: High-Speed Operation

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

  • Page 355

    Tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The tpms sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the sp...

  • Page 356

    Federal communications commission (fcc) and industry and science canada the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) operates on a radio frequency and complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This d...

  • Page 357

    At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the driver information center (dic) display. The low tire pressure warning light and the dic warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure. Using the dic, ti...

  • Page 358

    Tpms malfunction light and message the tpms will not function properly if one or more of the tpms sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A dic warning...

  • Page 359

    Tpms sensor matching process each tpms sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or more of the tpms sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions in...

  • Page 360

    6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identificatio...

  • Page 361

    If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, it should not be included in the tire rotation process. Use the four-tire rotation pattern shown. A five-tire rotation pattern may be used for your professional vehicle, if it has a full-size spare tire and wheel assembly that matches the original equipment ...

  • Page 362: Caution:

    Vehicles that have the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) will need to have the sensors reset after a tire rotation is performed. See tire pressure monitor system on page 5-61. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut torque” under capacities and specifications on pag...

  • Page 363: Buying New Tires

    You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: • you can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. • you can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. • the tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. • the tire has...

  • Page 364: Caution:

    Gm recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle. See tire inspectio...

  • Page 365: Caution:

    If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a tpc spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give a...

  • Page 366

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

  • Page 367

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

  • Page 368: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel replacement replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can sometimes be repaired. See your gm dealer/retailer if any of ...

  • Page 369: 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 370: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to d...

  • Page 371: Changing A Flat Tire

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

  • Page 372

    Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment needed is in the trunk. To access the equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-12 for more information. 2. Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that the back edge raises. 3. Grab the handle and remove the cover. 4....

  • Page 373: Installing The Spare Tire

    5. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and spare tire from the trunk. See spare tire on page 5-86 for more information. The tools to be used are the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b). Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See changing a flat tire on p...

  • Page 374

    3. For models with exposed lug nuts, loosen them using the wheel wrench. Do not remove them yet. 4. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and use the corresponding cutouts located in the plastic molding. The front location is (a) 8.5 inches (21 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel we...

  • Page 375: Caution:

    { caution: getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { caution: raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and...

  • Page 376: Caution:

    8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 9. Remove all wheel nuts and the flat tire. 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. { caution: rust or dir...

  • Page 377: Caution:

    11. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. { caution: never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by h...

  • Page 378: Caution:

    { caution: incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench t...

  • Page 379: And Tools

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

  • Page 380: Spare Tire

    4. Secure the spare tire and the jack container with the retainer (c) and then the wing nut (b). 5. Reinstall the spare tire cover (a). Spare tire compact spare tire your vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, it can lose a...

  • Page 381: Appearance Care

    Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tire originally installed on your vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on it. If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not match your vehicle’s original road tires and wheels in s...

  • Page 382: 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 383: 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 384: 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 385: Finish Care

    High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kpa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Cleaning exterior lamps/lenses use on...

  • Page 386: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated

    Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts. Windshield and wiper blades clean the outside of the windshield with g...

  • Page 387: Tires

    The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice:...

  • Page 388: Underbody Maintenance

    Underbody maintenance chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least e...

  • Page 389: Vehicle Identification

    Description usage swirl remover polish removes swirl marks, fine scratches, and other light surface contamination. Cleaner wax removes light scratches and protects finish. Foaming tire shine low gloss cleans, shines, and protects tires. No wiping necessary. Wash wax concentrate medium foaming shampo...

  • Page 390: Electrical System

    Service parts identification label this label is on the spare tire cover. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: • vehicle identification number (vin) • model designation • paint information • production options and special equipment do not remov...

  • Page 391: Power Windows And Other

    Power windows and other power options circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Fuses and circuit breakers the wir...

  • Page 392

    Fuses usage 1 engine control module (ecm), crank 2 fuel injectors odd 3 fuel injectors even fuses usage 4 air conditioning clutch 5 air injection reactor (air) solenoid 6 oxygen sensor 5-98.

  • Page 393

    Fuses usage 7 emission device 8 transmission, ignition 1 9 engine control module (ecm), powertrain control module (pcm) 10 climate control system, instrument panel cluster ignition 1 11 airbag system 12 horn 13 windshield wiper 14 fog lamps 15 right high-beam headlamp 16 left high-beam headlamp 17 l...

  • Page 394: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

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

  • Page 395: Caution:

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

  • Page 396

    Fuses usage 1 fuel pump 2 left park lamp 3 run 3 - rear blower fuses usage 4 right park lamp 5 engine control module (ecm)/ transmission control module (tcm) 5-102.

  • Page 397

    Fuses usage 6 memory module 7 right park lamp (optional) 8 steering wheel illumination 9 front heated/cooled seat module 10 run 2 - heated/cooled seats, heated washer fluid 11 rear heated seat module 12 rpa module 13 pass-key ® iii system 14 unlock/lock module 15 magnetic ride control 16 daytime run...

  • Page 398

    Fuses usage 41 stoplamp (optional) 42 onstar ® module 43 body modules 44 radio 45 door unlatch (optional) 46 rear defogger (j-case) 47 electronic leveling control compressor (j-case) 48 blower (j-case) (optional) 49 blower (j-case) (optional) resistor usage 50 terminating resistor relays usage 51 fr...

  • Page 399

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant for the air conditioning system refrigerant char...

  • Page 400: Notes

    ✍ notes 5-106.

  • Page 401: Section 6

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

  • Page 402: 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/retailer for details. Maintenance req...

  • Page 403: Caution:

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

  • Page 404: Scheduled Maintenance

    When you go to your dealer/retailer for your service needs, you will know that trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. If you want to purchase service information, see service publications ordering information on page 7-15. Owner checks and services on pa...

  • Page 405

    If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See engine oil life system on page 5-16 for information on the engine oil life system and ...

  • Page 406

    Additional required services the following services should be performed at the first maintenance service after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional required services service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 ...

  • Page 407

    Additional required services (cont’d) service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) replace spark plugs. An emission control service. • except professional vehicle: engine cooling system service (or every five ye...

  • Page 408: Maintenance Footnotes

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

  • Page 409: Owner Checks And Services

    (j) drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See engine coolant on page 5-22 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure...

  • Page 410: At Least Once A Month

    At least once a month tire inflation check inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire. See inflation - tire pressure on page 5-58. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See changing a flat tire on page ...

  • Page 411: Caution:

    Automatic transmission shift lock control system 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. It should be parked on a level surface. 2...

  • Page 412: Caution:

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

  • Page 413: Recommended Fluids And

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

  • Page 414

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

  • Page 415: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine drive belt routing 4.6l v8 engines 6-15.

  • Page 416: Maintenance Record

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

  • Page 417

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

  • Page 418

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

  • Page 419: Section 7

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

  • Page 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

    Filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the bbb auto line program using ...

  • Page 422: Online Owner Center

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

  • Page 423: 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 424: 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 425: Roadside Service

    Roadside service in the united states or canada, call 1-800-882-1112. Text telephone (tty), u.S. Only, call 1-888-889-2438. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new cadillac vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the cadillac roadside service ® program. Who is ...

  • Page 426

    • trip routing service: upon request, cadillac roadside service will send you detailed, computer personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in north america, along with helpful travel information pertaining to yo...

  • Page 427: Courtesy Transportation

    • odometer reading, vehicle identification number (vin), and delivery date of the vehicle • description of the problem towing and road service exclusions specifically excluded from roadside service coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, fines, impou...

  • Page 428

    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 429: Collision Damage Repair

    Additional program information all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All courtesy transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General motors res...

  • Page 430

    Repair facility gm also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your gm dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with gm-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repa...

  • Page 431

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

  • Page 432: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 433: Information

    Service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service bulletins service bulletins’ give additional technical service information needed to knowled...

  • Page 434: Vehicle Data Recording

    Vehicle data recording and privacy your gm vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditio...

  • Page 435: Onstar

    To read data recorded by an edr, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the edr is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the edr. Gm...

  • Page 436: Notes

    ✍ notes 7-18.

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    A accessories and modifications ............................ 5-3 adaptive cruise control ................................... 3-19 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....................................................... 1-68 additives, fuel ...............................................

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    Ashtray(s) ...................................................... 3-39 audio system ................................................. 3-95 audio steering wheel controls .................... 3-117 backglass antenna ..................................... 3-119 navigation/radio system, see navigation ma...

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    Chains, tire ................................................... 5-75 charging system light .................................... 3-58 check engine light ............................................... 3-63 checking things under the hood ...................... 5-10 chemical paint spotting ..............

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    Cooled seats ................................................... 1-3 cooling system .............................................. 5-28 cornering lamps ............................................ 3-35 courtesy lamps ............................................. 3-35 cruise control ....................

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    E edr ............................................................. 7-16 electrical system add-on equipment ...................................... 5-96 fuses and circuit breakers ........................... 5-97 headlamp wiring ......................................... 5-96 power windows and other p...

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

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    I ignition positions ............................................. 2-23 inadvertent power battery saver ....................... 3-38 infants and young children, restraints ............... 1-34 inflation - tire pressure ................................... 5-58 instrument panel overview .................

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    Light (cont.) tcs warning light ...................................... 3-60 tire pressure .............................................. 3-62 traction control system (tcs) warning .......... 3-60 lighting entry ......................................................... 3-36 parade dimming ..............

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    Mirrors automatic dimming mirror with intellibeam™, onstar ® , and compass ............................. 2-36 automatic dimming rearview with compass .... 2-40 automatic dimming rearview with onstar ® and compass .......................................... 2-38 manual rearview mirror with compass and...

  • Page 446

    P paint, damage ............................................... 5-93 panic brake assist ............................................ 4-7 parade dimming ............................................. 3-36 park aid ........................................................ 2-44 park brake ..................

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    Rearview mirror, automatic dimming with compass ............................................. 2-40 rearview mirror, automatic dimming with onstar ® and compass .......................... 2-38 rearview mirror with compass and temperature ..... 1-9 reclining seatbacks, power .............................

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    Security light ................................................. 3-66 service ........................................................... 5-3 accessories and modifications ......................... 5-3 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle .......................................... 5-5 cal...

  • Page 449

    Tilt wheel ........................................................ 3-6 time, setting .................................................. 3-96 tire pressure light ............................................. 3-62 tires ............................................................. 5-50 aluminum or ch...

  • Page 450

    V valet lockout switch ....................................... 2-18 vehicle control ........................................................ 4-3 damage warnings ........................................... Iv loading ...................................................... 4-20 symbols ...................