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Cadillac 2008 SRX Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 rear seats .............................................. 1-11 safety belts ............................................. 1-13 child restraints ...................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest and wreath, and the name srx 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 to the product after that time without no...

  • 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 manual seats ................................................1-2 power seats ..................................................1-3 power lumbar ...............................................1-4 heated seats .........................

  • Page 6: Front Seats

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

  • Page 7: Power Seats

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

  • Page 8: Power Lumbar

    Power lumbar your vehicle may have this feature. The driver’s and passenger’s seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your seating posi...

  • Page 9: Memory Seat And Mirrors

    Memory seat and mirrors on vehicles with the memory feature the buttons are located on the driver’s door. 1: saves the seating position for driver 1. 2: saves the seating position for driver 2. S : recalls the easy exit position. To program the buttons: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat including the seat...

  • Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks

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

  • Page 11

    To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully...

  • Page 12

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

  • Page 13: Caution:

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

  • Page 14

    Pull the restraint up to raise it. To lower it, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. The front seat head restraints can also tilt forward and rearward. The second row seat head rests do not tilt. Pull up or push down to adjust the second and third r...

  • Page 15: Rear Seats

    Rear seats rear seat operation adjusting the second row seat the second row seat can be adjusted forward or rearward. Pull up on the lever under the seat cushion and slide the seat. Release the lever and try to move the seat forward and rearward to be sure it is locked into place. Entering or exitin...

  • Page 16: Stowable Seat

    Stowable seat if your vehicle has a third row seat, it is a power folding seat. The head rests must be removed before folding the third row seat, see head restraints on page 1-9. The buttons to operate the power folding third row seat are inside the liftgate and behind the second row seat on the pas...

  • Page 17: Safety Belts

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

  • Page 18

    After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... A lot! 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. 1-14.

  • Page 19

    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... 1-15.

  • Page 20

    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. 1-16.

  • Page 21

    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 22

    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 1-32 o...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Caution:

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

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “seats” in the index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you...

  • Page 31

    4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 1-32. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if n...

  • Page 32

    To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety belt pretensioners your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for...

  • Page 33

    Rear safety belt comfort guides rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide avai...

  • Page 34: Caution:

    3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { 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 shoul...

  • Page 35

    4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Slide the guide back on its storage clip...

  • Page 36: Safety Belt Extender

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

  • Page 37

    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 child passes the below fit test: • sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. ...

  • Page 38: Caution:

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

  • Page 39: 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 40: Caution:

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

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: Caution:

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

  • Page 46: Caution:

    A label on your sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { caution: a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflat...

  • Page 47: Children (Latch)

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

  • Page 48

    Top tether anchor a top tether (a, c) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (b) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of th...

  • Page 49

    Each outboard seating position in the second row has exposed metal lower anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located near the top tether anchors. There are two top tether anchors located on...

  • Page 50: Caution:

    Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See where to put the restraint on page 1-41 for additional information. Securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { caution: if a latch-type child restraint is not attached ...

  • Page 51: 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 52

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

  • Page 53: 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 54

    3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-50

  • Page 55

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

  • Page 56: Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in the right front seat position your vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to put the restraint on page 1-41. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right...

  • Page 57

    If your child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-43 for how to install your child restraint using latch. If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page ...

  • Page 58

    4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 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...

  • Page 59: Airbag System

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

  • Page 60: Caution:

    With roof-rail airbags, the word airbag will appear along the headliner or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today’s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate ve...

  • Page 61: Caution:

    { caution: airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or lean...

  • Page 62: Where Are The Airbags?

    There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See airbag readiness light on page 3-34 for more information. Where are the airba...

  • Page 63

    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 1-59.

  • Page 64: Caution:

    The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers 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 person causing severe ...

  • Page 65

    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 66

    In addition, your vehicle has a dual-stage driver airbag. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate front...

  • Page 67

    What makes an airbag inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part o...

  • Page 68: Inflates?

    What will you see after an airbag inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. S...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Caution:

    The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal 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 passenger’s seat. The sensors are design...

  • Page 71

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

  • Page 72

    The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal 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 the airbag to be enabled, the on in...

  • Page 73: Caution:

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

  • Page 74: Vehicle

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

  • Page 75

    In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger’s position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger’s seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-gm covers, upholstery or trim, or with...

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 78: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-74.

  • Page 79: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system ................2-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation ...................................................2-5 remote vehicle start ......................................2-7 doors and lo...

  • Page 80: Section 2

    Object detection systems ...............................2-45 ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) ...........................................2-45 onstar ® system .............................................2-47 universal home remote system ......................2-50 universal home remote system .....

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: System Operation

    Remote keyless entry (rke) system operation the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter functions, including lock, unlock, power liftgate, 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 vehi...

  • Page 84

    You can program your vehicle so that the exterior lamps will flash when you unlock the doors with the rke transmitter. See dic vehicle customization on page 3-62 for more information on programming this feature. If your vehicle is programmed for remote confirmation, the doors must be closed for this...

  • Page 85: Remote Vehicle Start

    Notice: when replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Insert a flat object with a thin edge into the notch, located above the metal base, and separate the bottom half ...

  • Page 86

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

  • Page 87

    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 flashers. • turn the ignition switch on and then off. The remote vehicle start feature provides two separate starts, each wit...

  • Page 88: 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 89: Delayed Locking

    Delayed locking with this feature, you can delay the actual locking of the doors. When the power door lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed when the key is not in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened, a chime will sound three times indicating that ...

  • Page 90: Rear Door Security Locks

    Rear door security locks your vehicle has rear door security locks. These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. The rear doors must be open to access them. The label showing lock and unlock posit...

  • Page 91: Power Liftgate

    Power liftgate power liftgate operation your vehicle has a power liftgate. The vehicle must be in park (p) to power open or close the liftgate. The liftgate must be completely closed to power open or completely opened to power close. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound at the beginning o...

  • Page 92

    If you shift the transmission out of park (p) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If you shift the transmission out of park (p) and accelerate before the power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo ...

  • Page 93: Caution:

    Manual liftgate operation with the doors unlocked, the power liftgate can always be manually opened and closed. To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle on the outside of the liftgate. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power cinch to ...

  • Page 94: Windows

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

  • Page 95: 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 96

    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 all windows. Pull the...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Sun Visors

    Sun visors swing down the primary visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare from that direction. The driver’s sunshade may also have buttons for a built-in garage door opener. See universal home remote system on page 2-50 for more in...

  • Page 99

    If a door or a liftgate is opened without a key or a rke transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for up to 30 seconds. The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the doors with a key, use the manual door lock or if the liftgate is ajar. It activates only if you use the rke...

  • Page 100: Pass-Key

    Pass-key ® iii+ the pass-key ® iii+ 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 device may not cause harmful i...

  • Page 101

    If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try an...

  • Page 102: Starting And Operating

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

  • Page 103: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions with the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four different positions. 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: if your key seems stuck in lock/off and you can’t turn it, be sure ...

  • Page 104: 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 105

    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 106: Engine Coolant Heater

    Adjustable throttle and brake pedal if your vehicle has this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, but can move closer for better pedal reach. No adjus...

  • Page 107: Caution:

    To use the engine coolant heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. For the 3.6l v6 engines, the cord is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in front of the fuse block. For the 4.6l v8 engine, the cord is on the front center ...

  • Page 108: Caution:

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

  • Page 109: Caution:

    Notice: shifting to reverse (r) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to reverse (r) only after your vehicle is stopped. Reverse (r): use this gear to back up. At low vehicle speeds, you can also use reverse (r) t...

  • Page 110

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

  • Page 111: Tow/haul Mode

    The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the engine rpm is too high. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the currently selected gea...

  • Page 112: Parking Brake

    When tow/haul is activated the tow/haul symbol will illuminate on the instrument panel cluster. See tow/haul mode under towing a trailer on page 4-41 for more information. Grade braking grade braking assists when driving on a downhill grade. It maintains the vehicle’s speed by automatically implemen...

  • Page 113

    If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it does not, you need to have your vehicle serviced. See brake system warning light on page 3-38 for more information. To release the parking brake, pull the release lever located to the left of ...

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting out of park (p) this vehicle is equipped with 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) with the shift lever button fully released, and • prevent movement of the shift lever out of par...

  • Page 117: Engine Exhaust

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

  • Page 118: 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 119: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® the vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with onstar ® controls. For more information about onstar ® , see onstar ® system on page 2-47. O (on/off): the on/off button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is use...

  • Page 120

    Compass operation press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the current compass direction. Compass calibration if af...

  • Page 121

    3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the on/off button quickly until you reach the correct zone number. If c appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “compass calibration” listed previously. Cleaning the mirror when cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel ...

  • Page 122: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Outside automatic dimming mirror the driver’s outside mirror may have an automatic dimming feature that helps to reduce glare from other vehicles headlamps. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. See automatic dimming rearview mirror with onst...

  • Page 123: Object Detection Systems

    Object detection systems ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) if your vehicle has the ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) system, it helps you park easier and avoid other vehicles while in reverse (r). It operates at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). It can determine how close objects are to the r...

  • Page 124

    How the system works urpa comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into reverse (r). The rear display will then briefly illuminate to let you know the system is working. Urpa operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If you are above this speed, the red light on the rear display ...

  • Page 125: 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 126

    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 127

    On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command “onstar” in order to activate the onstar hands-free calling feature. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the onstar owner’s guid...

  • Page 128: Universal Home Remote

    Universal home remote system 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...

  • Page 129

    Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before april 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be he...

  • Page 130

    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 131

    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 132

    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 133

    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 134

    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 135: Storage Areas

    To erase either rolling code or fixed code on the universal home remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink...

  • Page 136: Luggage Carrier

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

  • Page 137: Cargo Cover

    Cargo cover if your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Pull the cover from the passenger’s side to the driver’s side and slide the ends into the slots to secure it. When it is not in use, take the ends out of the slots and allow the cover to roll bac...

  • Page 138

    The sunroof/sunshade switches are located in the headliner between the driver and front passenger. One switch operates the sunroof and the other switch operates the sunshade. Press the back of the sunroof switch to open the sunroof. When the switch is pressed to the first stop the sunroof will open ...

  • Page 139: Sunroof (Ultra View Plus)

    Sunroof (ultra view plus) { caution: people who are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt properly can suffer much worse injuries. They can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it, and be seriously injured or killed. This is true for any vehicle occupant, in any motor vehicle. In a ro...

  • Page 140

    Press the back of the front sunshade switch (b) to open it. Press it to the first stop to open the front sunshade to a desired position. Press it again to express open the sunshade. Press the front of the front sunshade switch to close it. Press to the first stop to close it to a desired position. P...

  • 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 ............3-31 instrument panel cluster ................................3-32 speedometer and odometer ...........................3-33 tachometer .................................................3-33 engine speed limiter ....................................3-33...

  • Page 143: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 144: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 145

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-29. B. Turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3-7. C. Instrument panel cluster. See instrument panel cluster on page 3-32. D. Windshield wiper lever. S...

  • 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: Heated Steering Wheel

    To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Heated steering wheel your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The button with this symbol is located on the left side of the ...

  • Page 148

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

  • Page 149: Flash-to-Pass

    Flash-to-pass this feature allows you to use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you to use this feature. When this is done the following will occur: • if the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in...

  • Page 150: Windshield Washer

    6 (delay adjustment): use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature. The closer you move the band toward mist, the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work. 6 (low speed): put the lever in this position for slow,...

  • Page 151: Rear Window Wiper/washer

    Rear window wiper/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. The switch for the rear washer/wiper is located in the overhead console. Z (rear wiper): press this side of...

  • Page 152: Headlamp Washer

    Headlamp washer your vehicle may have headlamp washers. The headlamp washers clear debris from the headlamp lenses. The headlamp washers are located to the inside of the headlamps. To wash the headlamps, press the washer button located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. Both the headlamps and...

  • Page 153

    When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. If your vehicle has the stabilitrak ® system and begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See stabilitrak ® system on page 4-7. Turn the cruise control back on, when road conditions ...

  • Page 154: Caution:

    Setting cruise control cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. { caution: if you leave your cruise contr...

  • Page 155

    Reducing speed while using cruise control to reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise control: • press and hold the set– button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, and then release the button. • to slow down in very small amounts, press the set– button on the steering ...

  • Page 156: Headlamps

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

  • Page 157

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

  • Page 158: Fog Lamps

    Light sensor the light sensor for the drl and auto headlamp feature is located on top of the instrument panel. If you cover the sensor, it will prevent it from sensing light, and the exterior lamps may come on whenever the ignition is on. Fog lamps use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or mis...

  • Page 159: Entry Lighting

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

  • Page 160: Reading Lamps

    Reading lamps the reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition h...

  • Page 161: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Accessory power outlet(s) the accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, cb radio, etc. The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console on the instrument panel and one in the rear compartment. Your vehicle may have one or two outlets i...

  • Page 162: Analog Clock

    Ashtray the ashtray is located under the climate control panel on the instrument panel. Press on the door to release the ashtray. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the instrument panel by gripping the edges and pulling straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. There may also be a...

  • Page 163: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual climate control system the heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Automatic operation the climate control system automatically adjusts the air temperature, air delivery mode, fan speed, and air conditioning for best com...

  • Page 164

    «ª (driver’s temperature controls): press the up or down buttons closest to the driver to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. «ª (passenger’s temperature controls): press the up or down buttons closest to the passenger to manually increase or decrease the temperature fo...

  • Page 165

    Pass (passenger’s climate control): press this button to turn the passenger’s climate control system on or off. Then press the up or down buttons to choose the desired setting. Pressing the button again automatically sets the passengers temperature to the drivers setting. Turning the passenger’s tem...

  • Page 166

    Air quality sensor: your vehicle may have an air quality sensor to help limit the climate control system from pulling in irritating or harmful exhaust fumes from other vehicles. This sensor, when active, monitors the air quality in front of your vehicle and switches to air recirculation when poor qu...

  • Page 167

    Sensors there is a solar sensor located on top of the instrument panel, near the windshield. There is an interior temperature sensor located below the climate control system next to the steering wheel. An ambient sensor is located behind the grille in front of the vehicle. These sensors help the cli...

  • Page 168

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

  • Page 169: Outlet Adjustment

    Outlet adjustment use the knobs located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheels to open or close the outlets. Operation tips • clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into ...

  • Page 170

    Passenger compartment air filter the passenger compartment air filter helps remove dust and pollen from the air entering the vehicle. Like the vehicle’s engine air cleaner/filter, it needs to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see scheduled mainten...

  • Page 171: Indicators

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

  • Page 172: 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 173: 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 “speedometer” under dic operation and displays on page 3-48 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer...

  • Page 174: Airbag Readiness Light

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

  • Page 175: Caution:

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

  • Page 176: Caution:

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

  • Page 177: Caution:

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

  • Page 178: Caution:

    Brake system warning light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake sys...

  • Page 179: Antilock Brake System

    Antilock brake system warning light for vehicles with the antilock brake system (abs), this light will come on briefly when you start the engine. That is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the abs light stays on, turn t...

  • Page 180: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Engine coolant temperature warning light the engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See engine overheating on page 5-26 for more information. Notice: driving with the engi...

  • Page 181: Tire Pressure Light

    Tire pressure light this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message in the driver information center (dic), may accompany the light. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-53...

  • Page 182: 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 183

    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 184: Oil Pressure Light

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

  • Page 185: Caution:

    The oil light could also come on in the following situations: • the light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly. If it does not come on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. • sometimes when the...

  • Page 186: Lights On Reminder

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

  • Page 187: Fuel Gage

    Fuel gage the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. It works only when the engine is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the fuel level low message will appear on the driver information center (dic) and a single chime will sound. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-53 for...

  • Page 188

    When the sport mode is active, an s will appear next to the shift position indicator on the center of the dic display. When the manual mode is active, an m will appear on the dic display. When the normal mode is active, only the shift position indicator will appear. While the driver shift control (d...

  • Page 189

    Trip/fuel display menu items 3 (trip/fuel): the following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip/fuel button: trip a or trip b these displays show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can b...

  • Page 190

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

  • Page 191

    Vehicle information display menu items t (vehicle information): the following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the vehicle information button: oil life remaining if the vehicle has this display, it shows the estimated oil life remaining. If you see 99% oil life remaining on the displa...

  • Page 192

    Front tires or rear tires the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the dic. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa). Press the vehicle information button until the dic shows the tire pressure for the front tires. Press the vehicle information bu...

  • Page 193: Dic Warnings And Messages

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

  • Page 194

    Check tire pressure this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. This message also displays left front, right front, left rear, or right rear to indicate which tire needs to be checked. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a tim...

  • Page 195

    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 196

    Left rear door open this message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. Oil pressure low stop engine notice: if you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure ...

  • Page 197

    Replace battery in remote key this message displays when the battery in the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, see “battery replacement” under remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-5. Right rear door open this message displays when th...

  • Page 198

    Service brake system this message displays, while the ignition is on, when the brake fluid level is low. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See brake system warning light on page 3-38 for more information. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retai...

  • Page 199

    Service tire monitor system this message displays if a part on the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) is not working properly. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See tire pressure light on page 3-41. Several conditions may cause this message to ...

  • Page 200

    Stabilitrak off this message displays when you turn off stabilitrak ® , or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system, you should normally leave stabilitrak ® on. However, you should turn stabilitr...

  • Page 201

    Tighten gas cap this message displays when the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to ensure that it is on and tightened properly. Tire learning active this message displays when the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The ti...

  • Page 202: Dic Vehicle Customization

    Dic vehicle customization your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the...

  • Page 203

    Display language this feature allows you to select the language in which the dic messages will appear. Press the customization button until the display language screen appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button t...

  • Page 204

    Auto door unlock this feature allows you to select whether or not the door(s) will automatically unlock. It also allows you to select which doors and when they will automatically unlock. See programmable automatic door locks on page 2-11 for more information. Press the customization button until aut...

  • Page 205

    To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Remote door unlock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when...

  • Page 206

    Exit lighting this feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from on/run to lock/off. Press the customization button until exit lighting appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset...

  • Page 207

    Chime volume this feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until chime volume appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings:...

  • Page 208

    Easy exit seat if the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See memory seat and mirrors on page 1-5 for more information. Press the customization button until easy exit seat appears in the display. Press the set/reset button to ac...

  • Page 209

    Remote start if the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start feature off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. See remote vehicle start on page 2-7 for more information. Pre...

  • Page 210: Audio System(S)

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

  • Page 211: Setting The Time

    While your vehicle is parked: • familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • familiarize yourself with its operation. • set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your fa...

  • Page 212

    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 indicates the radio clock display is enabled. Press this pushbutton to toggle the radio clock display on or off. If the radio clo...

  • Page 213

    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 214

    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 215: 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 216

    Finding a station band: press to switch between am, fm, or xm™ (if equipped). The display shows the selection. A (tune): turn to select radio stations. © seek ¨ : press the arrows to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for three sec...

  • Page 217

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

  • Page 218

    Finding a category (cat) station cat (category): the cat button is used to find xm™ (if equipped) stations when the radio is in the xm™ mode. To find xm™ (if equipped) channels within a desired category, perform the following: 1. Press the band button until the xm™ (if equipped) frequency displays. ...

  • Page 219

    Radio message locked: this message displays when the theftlock ® system has locked up the radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. Xm™ satellite radio service xm™ is a satellite radio...

  • Page 220

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

  • Page 221

    Rdm (random): with the random setting, cd tracks can be played in random, rather than sequential order. This feature is not available in playlist mode. To use random: 1. To play tracks from the cd you are listening to in random order, press the pushbutton positioned under the rdm label. The random i...

  • Page 222

    Care of your cds if playing a cd-r, the sound quality can be reduced due to cd-r quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the cd-r has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store cd-r(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away f...

  • Page 223

    Cd messages disc error: if an error message displays and/or the cd comes out, 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 ...

  • Page 224: Using An Mp3

    Cd/aux (cd/auxiliary): press to play a cd when a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, no aux input device displays. Using an mp3 mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw disc the radio pl...

  • Page 225

    • 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 play up to the maximum number of files, folders, playlists, or sessions. If you wish to play a...

  • Page 226

    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 227

    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 228

    2. To play songs from all cds loaded in a six-disc cd player in random order, press the pushbutton positioned under the rdm label until randomize all discs displays. Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play. H (music navigator): use the music navigator feature to play mp3/wma files on...

  • Page 229: Xm Radio Messages

    Xm radio messages xl (explicit language channels): these channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-xmxm (9696). Xm updating: the encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds...

  • Page 230: Navigation/radio System

    Check xm receivr: if this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Xm not available: if this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Navi...

  • Page 231

    P (power): press this button to turn the rsa on or off. Volume: turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones. Srce (source): press this button to switch between the radio (am/...

  • Page 232: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    When a cd or dvd audio disc is playing, press this button to go to the beginning of the cd or dvd audio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the cd or dvd audio. When a disc is playing in the cd or dvd changer, press this button to select the ne...

  • Page 233: Radio Reception

    + e − e (volume): press the plus or minus volume button to increase or to decrease the radio volume. G (mute/voice recognition): press and release this button to silence the vehicle speakers only. The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if your vehicle has these features, does not mute. Pres...

  • Page 234: Rear Side Window Antenna

    Xm™ satellite radio service xm™ satellite radio service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous united states, and in canada. Just as with fm, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveli...

  • Page 235: 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 236: Your Vehicle

    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 1-13. { caution: assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclist...

  • Page 237: 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 238

    If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If you do, the pedal coul...

  • Page 239: Braking In Emergencies

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

  • Page 240: Magnetic Ride Control

    Notice: do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when the tcs is off. You could damage your vehicle’s driveline. When the tcs is switched off on awd vehicles, you may still feel the system working. This is normal and necessary with the awd hardware on your vehicle. You should turn the system of...

  • Page 241: Limited-Slip Rear Axle

    Limited-slip rear axle your vehicle may have this feature. A limited-slip rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the whee...

  • Page 242: Panic Brake Assist

    Panic brake assist your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that monitors the intention of the driver while braking. If the system senses that the driver has applied hard/fast pressure to the brake pedal, the system will generate additional pressure, making it easier for the driver to maintain b...

  • Page 243

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

  • Page 244: Off-Road Recovery

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

  • Page 245

    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 246: Off-Road Driving

    Off-road driving this off-road guide is for vehicles that have all-wheel drive. If your vehicle does not have all-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, solid surface. Many of the same design features that help make your vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor we...

  • Page 247: Caution:

    Loading your vehicle for off-road driving { caution: • cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. • unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when ...

  • Page 248: Caution:

    • always carry a litter bag — make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving. • take extreme care with open fires where permitted, camp stoves, and lanterns. • never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle’s...

  • Page 249

    Scanning the terrain off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface conditions: off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, sn...

  • Page 250: Caution:

    Driving on off-road hills off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and understanding of what your vehicle can and cannot do. There are some hills that simply cannot be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. { caution: many hil...

  • Page 251: Caution:

    Driving uphill once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. • use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. • get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Do not use more power than you need, because you do not want the wheels t...

  • Page 252

    Q: what should i do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and i cannot make it up the hill? A: if this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here is what you should do: • push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling...

  • Page 253: Caution:

    Driving downhill when off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • how steep is the downhill? Will i be able to maintain vehicle control? • what is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? • are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs...

  • Page 254

    Q: are there some things i should not do when driving down a hill? A: yes! These are important because, if you ignore them, you could lose control and have a serious accident. • when driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that is not too steep to drive dow...

  • Page 255: Caution:

    Driving across an incline sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: { caution: driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle ...

  • Page 256: Caution:

    Stalling on an incline { caution: getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed. Always get out on the uphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path. If your vehicle s...

  • Page 257: Caution:

    Driving in mud, sand, snow, or ice when you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels will not get good traction. You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking distances. It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud — the deeper the mud, the lower th...

  • Page 258: Caution:

    Driving in water { caution: driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle ove...

  • Page 259: 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 260: Caution:

    Driving in rain and on wet roads rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water. { caution: wet brakes can cause acciden...

  • Page 261: Highway Hypnosis

    Before leaving on a long trip to prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • windshield washer fluid: reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? • wiper blades: in good shape? • fuel, engi...

  • Page 262: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: • keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. • check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. • goin...

  • Page 263: Winter Driving

    Winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: • have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • you might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shove...

  • Page 264

    Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. See stabilitrak ® system on page 4-7 and rocking your vehicle to get it out on page 4-33. Also see “winter tires” under tires on page 5-5...

  • Page 265: 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 266: 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 267: 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 268

    Tire and loading information label a vehicle specific tire and loading information label is attached to the 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 occupant ...

  • Page 269

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

  • Page 270

    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 271

    Certification/tire label a vehicle specific certification/tire label is attached to either the driver’s door edge or the lower center pillar on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle and is called the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr ...

  • Page 272: Caution:

    Similar appearing vehicles may have different gvwrs and payloads. Please note the certification/tire label on your truck or consult your dealer for additional details. { caution: do not load your vehicle any heavier than the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), or either the maximum front or rear gro...

  • Page 273: 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 7-8. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see recreational ...

  • Page 274: Level Control

    Dolly towing notice: towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground. If you have a rear-wheel drive (rwd) vehi...

  • Page 275: Towing A Trailer

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

  • Page 276

    If you do decide to pull a trailer if you do, here are some important points: • there are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this inform...

  • Page 277

    Press this button, located below the climate control system, to enable/disable the tow/haul mode. A light on the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that tow/haul mode has been selected. The vehicle will automatically turn off tow/haul every time it is started. Driving with tow/haul activat...

  • Page 278

    Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Look in the following chart t...

  • Page 279

    If you are using a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not,...

  • Page 280

    But let us say your specific vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. You may add 300 lbs (136 kg) to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axle weight. You...

  • Page 281

    Hitches it is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you will need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: • the rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bump...

  • Page 282

    Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. T...

  • Page 283: 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 dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flas...

  • Page 284

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

  • Page 285: 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 286: Section 5

    When it is time for new tires .......................5-67 buying new tires .........................................5-68 different size tires and wheels ......................5-70 uniform tire quality grading ..........................5-70 wheel alignment and tire balance ..................5-72 whee...

  • Page 287: 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 288: 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 289: 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 7-17. Your vehicle has an airbag system....

  • Page 290: Gasoline Specifications

    If your vehicle has the 4.6l v8 engine (vin code a), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s acceleration could be slightly reduced, and you might notice a slight audible kn...

  • Page 291: Additives

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

  • Page 292: 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 293: Caution:

    { caution: fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. T...

  • Page 294: 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 295: Hood Release

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

  • Page 296

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

  • Page 297

    A. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-101. B. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-40. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-40. D. Battery. See battery on page 5-39. E. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air ...

  • Page 298

    When you open the hood on the 4.6l v8 engine, you will see the following: 5-14.

  • Page 299

    A. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-40. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-40. C. Battery. See battery on page 5-39. D. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-30. E. Power steering fluid reservoir. See power...

  • Page 300: Engine Oil

    Engine oil your vehicle could have an oil pressure light on the instrument cluster. There is also an oil pressure low stop engine message on the driver information center (dic). If the light and/or message appears, check the engine oil level right away. For more information, see “oil pressure low st...

  • Page 301

    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 5-111. Notice: do not add too...

  • Page 302

    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 303: Engine Oil Life System

    Substitute engine oil: when adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting gm standard gm4718m might 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 cha...

  • Page 304

    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 305: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Engine air cleaner/filter the engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the front. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at the...

  • Page 306: Caution:

    To inspect or replace the filter, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws located on the top of the cover. 2. Disconnect the coolant recovery hose so that it is not going across the top of the engine air cleaner/filter. 3. The two sides of the airbox are hinged at the bottom. Open the airbox by p...

  • Page 307: Engine Coolant

    Automatic transmission fluid how to check automatic transmission fluid it is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer/retailer service department and have it repaired as soon as ...

  • Page 308: 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 309: Caution:

    Checking coolant the coolant surge tank and pressure cap are located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, toward the rear of the engine compartment. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. { caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radia...

  • Page 310: Caution:

    Adding coolant if more coolant is needed, add the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do no...

  • Page 311: 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 312: Operating Mode

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

  • Page 313: Cooling System

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

  • Page 314: Caution:

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

  • Page 315: Caution:

    { caution: steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tan...

  • Page 316

    If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one-q...

  • Page 317: Power Steering Fluid

    4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. The upper radiator hose is the largest of the hoses which comes out of the radiator, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Watch out for the engine cooling fans....

  • Page 318: Windshield Washer Fluid

    How to check power steering fluid to check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighte...

  • Page 319: Brakes

    Notice: • when using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as wel...

  • Page 320: Caution:

    It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system....

  • Page 321: Caution:

    What to add when you do need brake fluid, dot-3 brake fluid is recommended for use. Dot-4 brake fluid is also compatible with your vehicle’s brake system parts. However, if you choose to use dot-4 fluid, it is recommended that you flush the brake hydraulic system and refill it with new dot-4 fluid a...

  • Page 322: Caution:

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

  • Page 323: Battery

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

  • Page 324: 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 325: Caution:

    4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations or the remote positive (+) and remote negative ( − ) terminals of the other vehicle. Then locate the remote positive (+) location on your vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on ...

  • Page 326: Caution:

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

  • Page 327

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

  • Page 328: All-Wheel Drive

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

  • Page 329

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

  • Page 330: Rear Axle

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

  • Page 331: Headlamp Aiming

    How to check lubricant a. Drain plug b. Filler plug to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant. What to use refer to the maintenance schedule to determin...

  • Page 332: Lighting

    High intensity discharge (hid) lighting { caution: the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician service them. Your vehicle...

  • Page 333: 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. It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length and...

  • Page 334

    5. Squeeze the tab together and pull the wiper blade assembly down far enough to release it from the j-hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly away from the arm. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that...

  • Page 335: 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 336: Winter Tires

    Low-profile performance tire if your vehicle has p255/50r20 size tires, they are classified as low-profile performance tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. You may also notice more road noise with low-profile performance tires and that they tend to wear...

  • Page 337: Tire Sidewall Labeling

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

  • Page 338

    (f) uniform tire quality grading (utqg) : tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see uniform tire quality grading on page 5-70. (g) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that ...

  • Page 339

    (f) tire size : a combination of letters and numbers define a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter t as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only. (g) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification) : origin...

  • Page 340

    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 341

    Gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See loading your vehicle on page 4-33. 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 342

    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 343: 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 344: High-Speed Operation

    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 345

    If you will be driving at high speeds, speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kpa), whichever is lower. See the example following. When you end this high-speed driving, re...

  • Page 346

    When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Tpms malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tpms from function...

  • Page 347

    When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster. 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 ...

  • Page 348

    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 349

    The tpms sensors can also be matched to each tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure. If increasing the tire’s air pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire’s sidewall. To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed e...

  • Page 350

    Tire inspection and rotation we recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See when it is time for new tires on page 5-67 for more information. Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehicle has the following tire combinations:...

  • Page 351: Caution:

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

  • Page 352: Buying New Tires

    The rubber in tires degrades over time, even if they are not being used. This is also true for the spare tire, if your vehicle has one. Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. With proper care and mai...

  • Page 353: Caution:

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

  • Page 354: Caution:

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

  • Page 355

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

  • Page 356: Wheel Replacement

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

  • Page 357: Caution:

    { caution: using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the...

  • Page 358: Tire Chains

    Tire chains { caution: if your vehicle has p255/50r20 size tires, do not use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The a...

  • Page 359: 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 360: 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 361

    When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The following information tells you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment is located in the rear of the vehicle. To access the equi...

  • Page 362

    Removing the spare tire the compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. See compact spare tire on page 5-90 for more information about the compact spare. To remove the spare tire from the vehicle, do the following: a. Wheel wrench b. Cable c. Retainer d. Compact spare ...

  • Page 363

    6. Turn the wrench clockwise until you feel two slips or hear two clicks after removing the spare tire to raise the cable back up. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See storing a flat or spare tire and tools on page 5-87. To continue changing the flat tire, see removing...

  • Page 364: Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire to remove the flat tire and install the spare: 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See changing a flat tire on page 5-76 for more information. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn the handle about ...

  • Page 365: Caution:

    { caution: raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. { caution: lifting a vehicle and getting...

  • Page 366

    8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 9. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire. 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 5-82.

  • Page 367: Caution:

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

  • Page 368: Caution:

    15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. { 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...

  • Page 369: Caution:

    { caution: someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the under spare. To release the spare tire from the secondary latch...

  • Page 370

    8. Grasp the spare tire with both hands and pull it out from under the vehicle. 9. Reach under the vehicle and remove the wheel wrench and jack. 10. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening when the spare tire has been completely lowered. 11. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cab...

  • Page 371: 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. Storing the flat tire with third row ...

  • Page 372: Caution:

    Storing the flat tire with a flat load floor 1. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. 2. Place the flat tire in the tire storage bag and put the tire in a horizontal position on the floor in the rear of the vehicle. 3. Route the...

  • Page 373

    3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the center hole of the spare tire. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. Attach the wheel wrench to the hoist shaft. 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire. 6. When the tire is almost in the s...

  • Page 374: Compact Spare Tire

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

  • Page 375: Appearance Care

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

  • Page 376: Fabric/carpet

    • use only mild, neutral-ph soaps. Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 l) of water is a good guide. • do not heavily saturate your upholster...

  • Page 377: Leather

    Leather a soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steam to clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spot rem...

  • Page 378: Care Of Safety Belts

    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 able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips silicone grease on weathers...

  • Page 379: Finish Care

    Finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get approved cleaning products from your dealer/retailer. See vehicle care/appearance materials on page 5-98. If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finis...

  • Page 380: And Trim

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

  • Page 381: Sheet Metal Damage

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

  • Page 382

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

  • Page 383: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The vin also appears on the ce...

  • Page 384: Electrical System

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

  • Page 385: Underhood Fuse Block

    Fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, r...

  • Page 386

    Relays usage fan 2 right side engine cooling fan motors fan s/p series/parallel engine cooling fan frt wash front washer pump relays usage fan 1 left side engine cooling fan motors fog lamp front fog lamps spare spare 5-102.

  • Page 387

    Relays usage ign ignition switch (on) strtr starter solenoid pwr/trn powertrain/engine control module hi beam high-beam headlamps spare spare wpr windshield wiper system - on/off wpr hi windshield wiper system - low/high hdlp wash headlamp washer pump (option) lo beam - w/o hid/hid low-beam headlamp...

  • Page 388

    Mini fuses usage ecm/tcm ign engine control module/transmission control module ignition power, mass airflow sensor (v6) misc ign air quality sensor emis 1 pre 02 sensors, cam phasor (v6), canister purge (v6), intake manifold tuning valve (v6) spare spare disply instrument panel cluster, climate cont...

  • Page 389: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Mini fuses usage aux outlet center console accessory power outlet lt lo beam left side low-beam headlamp tcm batt transmission control module (tcm) accy wpr rear wiper motor & switch, inside rearview mirror spare spare spare spare rear wash rear washer pump horn horn assembly a/c cltch air condition...

  • Page 390

    Relays usage stop not used elc electronic level control (elc) compressor motor prk lamp not used rear/fog not used relays usage spare spare rt pos not used lh/pos/ prk lamp front & rear park lamps spare spare 5-106.

  • Page 391

    Mini fuses usage str/whl/ cntrl steering wheel controls rsa/rse rear seat entertainment, rear seat audio onstar tv/xm onstar ® module, xm™ radio 3rd row sw/rfa flip fold seat switches, remote keyless entry system module amp audio amplifier rear seat mdl rear seat module, flip/fold motors driver dr m...

  • Page 392: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    J case fuses usage spare spare elc electronic level control (elc) compressor circuit breakers usage pwr wndws power window motors misc. Usage fuse plr fuse puller j/c joint connector rear underseat fuse block (right side) the right side rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the right sid...

  • Page 393

    Relays usage rear defog rear window defogger spare spare spare spare relays usage unlck rear door locks spare spare lck rear door locks 5-109.

  • Page 394

    Relays usage run rly rear air conditioning blower motor, climate control ignition, heated steering wheel spare spare mini fuses usage wpr isrvm vics rear wiper switch, inside rearview mirror theft ugdo garage door opener spare spare cnstr/vent canister vent solenoid pwer l/gate power liftgate module...

  • Page 395

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant for the air conditioning system refrigerant char...

  • Page 396

    Engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 3.6l v6 7 automatic 0.044 inches (1.10 mm) 4.6l v8 a automatic 0.050 inches (1.27 mm) 5-112.

  • Page 397: 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 398: 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 399: Caution:

    This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label. See loading your vehicle on page 4-33. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • are driven off-road in the ...

  • Page 400: 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 7-17. Owner checks and services on pa...

  • Page 401

    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 5-19 for information on the engine oil life system and ...

  • Page 402

    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 403: Maintenance Footnotes

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

  • Page 404

    (d) inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged. See windshield wiper blade replacement on page 5-49 and windshield and wiper blades on page 5-95 for more information. (e) make sure t...

  • Page 405: Owner Checks And Services

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

  • Page 406: At Least Once A Year

    At least once a year starter switch check { caution: when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular...

  • Page 407: Caution:

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

  • Page 408: 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 409

    Usage fluid/lubricant transfer case manual transmission fluid (gm part no. U.S. 88861800, in canada 88861801). Hood hinges multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no. U.S. 12346241, in canada 10953474). Body door hinge pins, tailgate hinge and linkage, folding seats, sunroof tracks, and fuel doo...

  • Page 410

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part gm part numbers acdelco ® part numbers engine air cleaner/filter 3.6l and 4.6l engines 25735595 or 25798271 a2944c engine oil filter 3.6l v6 ...

  • Page 411: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine drive belt routing 3.6l v6 engine 4.6l v8 engine 6-15.

  • Page 412: 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 413

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

  • Page 414

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

  • Page 415: Section 7

    Customer assistance and information ...............7-2 customer satisfaction procedure ......................7-2 online owner center ......................................7-5 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users .........................7-6 customer assistance offices ....................

  • Page 416: 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 417

    Step three (united states owners): both general motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, you should file with the better business...

  • Page 418

    Step three (canadian owners): general motors participation in the mediation/arbitration program in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after the following the procedure outlined in steps one and two. General motors of canada limited wants you to be aware of its participa...

  • Page 419: 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 420: Customer Assistance For

    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 421: 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 422: 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 423

    • 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 424

    Calling for assistance for prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the roadside service representative: • your name, home address, and home telephone number • telephone number of your location • location of the vehicle • model, year, color, and license plate num...

  • Page 425: Courtesy Transportation

    Courtesy transportation to enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the bumper to bumper (base warranty coverage period in canada) and extended powertrain warranty in both the u.S. And...

  • Page 426: Collision Damage Repair

    Public transportation or fuel reimbursement if your vehicle requires warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by gm for shuttle service. In addition...

  • Page 427

    Collision parts genuine gm collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine gm collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability and safety are prese...

  • Page 428

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

  • Page 429

    • remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. • gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s lic...

  • Page 430: Reporting Safety Defects

    If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choice...

  • Page 431: General Motors

    Reporting safety defects to general motors in addition to notifying nhtsa (or transport canada) in a situation like this, please notify general motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: cadillac customer assistance center cadillac motor car division p.O. Box 33169 detroit, mi 48232-5169 in canada, call...

  • Page 432: Privacy

    Current and past model order forms technical service bulletins and manuals are available for current and past model gm vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. Order toll free: 1-800-551-4123 monday-friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm eastern time for credit card orders o...

  • Page 433: Event Data Recorders

    Event data recorders this vehicle has an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The edr is ...

  • Page 434: Onstar

    Onstar ® if your vehicle has onstar ® and you subscribe to the onstar ® services, please refer to the onstar ® terms and conditions for information on data collection and use. See also onstar ® system on page 2-47 in this manual for more information. Navigation system if your vehicle has a navigatio...

  • Page 435

    A accessories and modifications ............................ 5-3 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....................................................... 1-70 additives, fuel ................................................. 5-7 add-on electrical equipment ..............................

  • Page 436

    Audio system ................................................. 3-70 audio steering wheel controls ...................... 3-92 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual .............................. 3-90 radio reception .......................................... 3-93 rear seat audio (rsa) ........

  • Page 437

    Check engine light ............................................... 3-42 checking things under the hood ...................... 5-10 chemical paint spotting ................................... 5-97 child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-39 infants and young children...

  • Page 438

    Customer assistance information (cont.) customer satisfaction procedure ..................... 7-2 gm mobility reimbursement program ............... 7-7 reporting safety defects to general motors ........................................ 7-17 reporting safety defects to the canadian government ..........

  • Page 439

    Electrical system (cont.) rear underseat fuse block ............... 5-105, 5-108 underhood fuse block ............................... 5-101 windshield wiper fuses ............................. 5-100 engine air cleaner/filter ......................................... 5-21 check and service engine soo...

  • Page 440

    Fuses fuses and circuit breakers ......................... 5-101 rear underseat fuse block ............... 5-105, 5-108 underhood fuse block ............................... 5-101 windshield wiper ....................................... 5-100 g gage engine coolant temperature ...........................

  • Page 441

    I ignition positions ............................................. 2-25 infants and young children, restraints ............... 1-35 inflation - tire pressure ................................... 5-59 instrument panel overview ..................................................... 3-4 instrument panel ...

  • Page 442

    Lights ............................................................ 3-16 flash-to-pass ............................................... 3-9 high/low beam changer ................................ 3-8 on reminder .............................................. 3-16 limited-slip rear axle ..................

  • Page 443

    N navigation system, privacy .............................. 7-20 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual ................................. 3-90 new vehicle break-in ...................................... 2-24 normal maintenance replacement parts ............ 6-14 o odometer .....................

  • Page 444

    Pass-key ® iii+ .............................................. 2-22 pass-key ® iii+ operation ................................ 2-22 perchlorate materials requirements, california ..................................................... 5-4 power door locks .................................................

  • Page 445

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire ............................................. 5-80 removing the spare tire and tools ................... 5-77 reporting safety defects canadian government .................................. 7-16 general motors ........................................

  • Page 446

    Shifting out of park (p) ................................... 2-38 signals, turn and lane-change .......................... 3-8 spare tire compact .................................................... 5-90 installing .................................................... 5-80 removing .....................

  • Page 447

    Tires (cont.) installing the spare tire ................................ 5-80 pressure monitor operation ........................... 5-62 pressure monitor system .............................. 5-61 removing the flat tire ................................. 5-80 removing the spare tire and tools .........

  • Page 448

    V vehicle control ........................................................ 4-3 damage warnings ........................................... Iv loading ...................................................... 4-33 symbols ......................................................... Iv vehicle customization...