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Cadillac 2008 STS Owner's Manual

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Summary of 2008 STS

  • Page 1

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

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

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

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

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

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle damage warnings you will also find notices in this manual. Notice: these mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The no...

  • Page 5: Section 1

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

  • Page 6: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust the seat: • 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 horizontal cont...

  • Page 7: Heated Seats

    Heated seats on vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. Z (heated seat and seatback): press the up or down arrow once to turn on the heated seat at the highest or lowest setting. Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or lower the setting. ...

  • Page 8: Power Reclining Seatbacks

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

  • Page 9: Caution:

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

  • Page 10: Head Restraints

    Head restraints adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top ...

  • Page 11: Rear Seats

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

  • Page 12: 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 13

    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. 1-9.

  • Page 14

    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... 1-10

  • Page 15

    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. 1-11.

  • Page 16

    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 17

    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 1-28 o...

  • Page 18: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly a...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 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. Do not let it get twisted....

  • Page 26

    5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 6. This safety belt has a feature that will reduce the tension of the safety belt on the occupant’s should...

  • Page 27

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

  • Page 28

    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 for ...

  • Page 29

    2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 1-25.

  • Page 30: Caution:

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

  • Page 31: Safety Belt Extender

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

  • Page 32: Child Restraints

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

  • Page 33: Caution:

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

  • Page 34: Caution:

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

  • Page 35: 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. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Every time infants and young children ride in vehic...

  • Page 36: Caution:

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

  • Page 37: Caution:

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

  • Page 38: Child Restraint Systems

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

  • Page 39: Caution:

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

  • Page 40: Caution:

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

  • Page 41: Children (Latch)

    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. Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restrai...

  • Page 42

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

  • Page 43

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

  • Page 44

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

  • Page 45: Caution:

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

  • Page 46: 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 47

    2.4. 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 48: Rear Seat Position

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

  • Page 49

    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. 1-45.

  • Page 50

    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 51: 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 1-36. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right...

  • Page 52

    If your child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-37 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 53

    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. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-49.

  • Page 54

    6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the c...

  • Page 55: Airbag System

    Airbag system your vehicle has the following airbags: • a frontal airbag for the driver. • a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. • a roof-rail airbag for the driver and th...

  • Page 56: Caution:

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

  • Page 57: Caution:

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

  • Page 58

    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 1-54.

  • Page 59: 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 60

    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 61

    Your vehicle has seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See airbag system on page 1-51. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the s...

  • Page 62: Airbag Inflates?

    How does an airbag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection p...

  • Page 63: Caution:

    { caution: when an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot g...

  • Page 64: Passenger Sensing System

    Passenger sensing system your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger’s position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when you start your vehicle. The words on and off, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the sys...

  • Page 65: Caution:

    { caution: a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn...

  • Page 66

    If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer to securing a child restraint in the right front seat position on...

  • Page 67: Caution:

    The seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. Safety belts help keep the passenger i...

  • Page 68: Caution:

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

  • Page 69: Adding Equipment To Your

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

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 72: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-68.

  • Page 73: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 keyless access system ...................................2-5 keyless access system operation ....................2-6 remote vehicle start ....................................2-12 doors and locks ....................................

  • Page 74: Section 2

    Automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and compass ........................2-41 outside power heated mirrors ........................2-43 outside automatic dimming mirror ..................2-44 outside convex mirror ...................................2-44 outside parallel park assist mirror...

  • Page 75: Keys

    Keys { caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter 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 keyless ...

  • Page 76

    This key, located inside the keyless access transmitter, can be used for all locks. Press the button (a) near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter to remove the key. Never pull the key without pressing the button. Your vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. See ignition p...

  • Page 77: Keyless Access System

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

  • Page 78

    Keyless access system operation your vehicle has a keyless access system that lets you lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors, open the trunk lid, remotely start the engine, and locate your vehicle, or sound your vehicle’s alarm from a distance as much as 30 feet (10 m) away. The keyless access system...

  • Page 79

    See “lights flash at lock” and “horn chirps at lock” under vehicle personalization on page 2-60 to change the feedback feature. " (unlock): press " once to unlock the driver’s door. The turn signal indicators will flash twice. Press " twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. If it is dark ...

  • Page 80

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

  • Page 81

    7. Once the transmitter is programmed, a beep will sound. The dic will display ready for x, where x can be 3 or 4, or max # fobs learned. 8. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter two times. The canadian immobilizer standard r...

  • Page 82

    4. Turn the key to the unlock position five times within five seconds. 5. The dic message will display off/acc to learn. 6. Press the acc. Button (ignition switch). 7. The dic will read wait 10 minutes and will count down to zero, one minute at a time. 8. The dic will display off/acc to learn again....

  • Page 83

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

  • Page 84: Remote Vehicle Start

    Remote vehicle start this feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. Before the remote vehicle start system can be operated, it must be turned on through the vehicle personalization system. You can also program the remote vehicle start system to start up the vehicle’s automatic...

  • Page 85

    Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, 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 vehicl...

  • Page 86: 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 87: Programmable Automatic

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

  • Page 88: Lockout Protection

    When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock,...

  • Page 89

    Trunk lid release there are three ways to open the trunk lid. • v (trunk lid release): press this button located on the driver’s door. The vehicle must be in park (p) or neutral (n) and the valet mode turned off. To disable valet mode, see valet lockout switch on page 2-25. • press the trunk lid rel...

  • Page 90

    Rear seat pass-through door to open the door: 1. Pull the rear seat armrest down. 2. If the door is locked, insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise. 3. Press the button above the lock and lower the door. To open the trunk lid, pull the emergency trunk release handle located in the ...

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93: Caution:

    Express-down/up window any window can be lowered or raised all the way without holding the switch. Press the front of the window switch to the second position and release to activate the express-down feature. To stop the window, briefly pull up the switch. Lift the front of the switch briefly to act...

  • Page 94: Sun Visors

    Window lockout o (window lockout): press to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button illuminates, indicating that the feature is in use. The rear windows can still be raised or lowered using the driver’s window switches. To restore power to the rear windows, press the button again. ...

  • Page 95

    To arm the system: • press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter. If the door is closed when the lock button is pressed, the security light will stay illuminated for 30 seconds. After the security light goes off, the theft-deterrent system is armed. Pressing the lock button twice will ar...

  • Page 96

    If the vehicle is locked using the keyless access transmitter and the trunk lid, hood or a door is open or not closed completely, the security light will flash for 60 seconds and then turn off. At this time, the theft-deterrent system is armed but the alarm will not sound if the trunk lid, hood or d...

  • Page 97: Valet Lockout Switch

    Valet lockout switch the valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box. 9 (off): press 9 to turn the lockout feature off. When the lockout feature is off, you can open the trunk using either the keyless access transmitter or the trunk release button located on the driver’s door. R (on): press...

  • Page 98: Immobilizer

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

  • Page 99: Starting And Operating

    If the vehicle does not start and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. See “no fobs detected” under dic warnings and messages on page 3-80 for additional information. At this...

  • Page 100: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions your vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. To shift out of park (p), the vehicle must be running or in accessory mode and the regular brake pedal must be applied. / (start): press this button while your foot is on the brake to start the engine. The shif...

  • Page 101: Starting The Engine

    Retained accessory power (rap) these vehicle accessories can be used for up to 20 minutes after the engine is turned off: • audio system • audio steering wheel controls • power windows power to these accessories will work up to 20 minutes or until one of the front doors is opened. For an additional ...

  • Page 102

    4. If the engine does not start and no dic message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again to let the cranking motor cool down. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°f or − 18°c), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing th...

  • Page 103: Engine Coolant Heater

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

  • Page 104: Caution:

    Automatic transmission operation 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 move easily. { caution: it is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the sh...

  • Page 105: 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 106

    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 107: Parking Brake

    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 selected gear will fla...

  • Page 108: Shifting Into Park (P)

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

  • Page 109: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    After you have moved the shift lever into park (p), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from park (p) without first pushing the button on the shift lever. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into park (p). Torque lock if you ar...

  • Page 110: Caution:

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

  • Page 111: 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 112: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with intellibeam™ and onstar ® your vehicle may have an intellibeam™ inside rearview mirror with onstar ® controls. For more information about onstar ® , see onstar ® system on page 2-48. To turn on and enable intellibeam™, press and release the intellibeam™...

  • Page 113: With Onstar

    Automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and compass your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass display. The mirror also contains onstar ® controls. For more information see onstar ® system on page 2-48. The mirror includes an eight-point compass display in the ...

  • Page 114

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

  • Page 115

    Cleaning the mirror when cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside power heated mirrors the power mirror control is on the driver’...

  • Page 116: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside automatic dimming mirror the driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. Outside convex mirror { caution: a convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look far...

  • Page 117: 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 118

    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 119: Side Blind Zone Alert

    When the system does not seem to work properly • the ultrasonic sensors are not clean, a red urpa display light may illuminate when the vehicle is in reverse (r). Keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see washing your vehicle on page 5-110. • a trai...

  • Page 120: 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 121

    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 122

    Onstar virtual advisor onstar virtual advisor is a feature of onstar hands-free calling that uses your minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Se...

  • Page 123: Universal Home Remote

    Location information about your vehicle is only available if the gps satellite signals are unobstructed and available. Your vehicle must have a working electrical system (including adequate battery power) for the onstar equipment to operate. There are other problems onstar cannot control that may pr...

  • Page 124

    Universal home remote system operation (with three round led) your vehicle may have the universal home remote system. If there are three round light emitting diode (led) indicator lights above the universal home remote buttons, follow the instructions below. This system provides a way to replace up ...

  • Page 125

    Programming universal home remote — rolling 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 after 1996 are rolling code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive ...

  • Page 126

    4. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, confirming that programming is successful and complete. To program another ...

  • Page 127

    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 128

    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 129

    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 130: Storage Areas

    Storage areas glove box to open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Cupholder(s) your vehicle has two cupholders in the center console area. Center console storage your vehicle has a center console storage area located between the front seats. It includes storage areas, and accessory power outlet(s...

  • Page 131

    Express open: the express open feature will operate from the closed or partially open position. To express open the power sunroof, fully press the driver’s side switch rearward once. To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than to the express-open position, press the switch again, in e...

  • Page 132: Vehicle Personalization

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

  • Page 133

    To change feature preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the personal settings menu to enter the feature programming mode: 1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in accessory, or in rap and place the transmission in park (p) or make sure that the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (9 km/h)....

  • Page 134

    Personal settings menu items the personal settings menu must be selected with a check mark to program the personalization features. If it is not selected, press the tune/select knob until the check mark appears. If it is selected, the entire list of features will be available to program. Driver gree...

  • Page 135

    The name or greeting you programmed is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the f6 (back) button, located on the radio, to return to the personal settings menu. You will...

  • Page 136

    Remote start if your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to choose the features you would like to have activated when you engage the remote start on your vehicle. These features include the climate control system, the rear defogger, and the seat temperature, if your vehicle has this feature. Act...

  • Page 137

    Remote recall memory if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat position and mirror position when the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. Programmable modes mode 1:...

  • Page 138

    Auto exit seat if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the driver’s seat when the vehicle is off, the shift lever is in park (p), and the driver’s door is opened. Programma...

  • Page 139

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

  • Page 140

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

  • Page 141

    Ext. (exterior) lights at unlock this feature turns on the exterior lamps when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is in accessory, on, or start, or the keyless access transmitter is used to...

  • Page 142

    Twilight delay this feature allows you to set the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle. Programmable modes mode 1: 0:00 seconds (off) mode 2: 0:05 seconds (default) mode 3: 0:15 seconds mode 4: 0:30 seconds mode 5: 1:30 minutes mode 6: 2:00 minutes mode ...

  • Page 143

    Driver unlock at off this feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off (default) to program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed previously unde...

  • Page 144

    Driver unlock in park the feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into park (p). Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off (default) to program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed ...

  • Page 145

    Keyless ft (front) door unlock this feature automatically unlocks the appropriate front door when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and pull the respective door handle. See door locks on page 2-14 for more information. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off (default) to...

  • Page 146

    Lock delay this feature delays the locking of the vehicle’s doors for eight seconds after a power door lock switch or the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The eight second delay occurs after the last door is closed. If the keyless access transmitter is left inside of the veh...

  • Page 147

    Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off (default) to program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed previously under “entering the personal settings menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until keyless lock delay is highlighted. 3. Pr...

  • Page 148

    Chime volume high this feature allows you to adjust the volume level of the vehicle’s warning chimes. The chime volume cannot be turned off, only adjusted. Programmable modes mode 1: normal (default) mode 2: high to program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by foll...

  • Page 149: Memory Seat, Mirrors And

    3. Press the tune/select knob to enter the suspension mode submenu. 4. Turn the tune/select knob to highlight touring or performance. 5. Press the tune/select knob to select the setting. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in...

  • Page 150

    For vehicles with the base audio system, memory features are programmed and recalled through the radio from the driver selection and the driver exit settings submenus. See “entering the driver selection submenu” and “entering the driver exit settings submenu” later in this section for more informati...

  • Page 151

    Driver selection submenu items driver 1/driver 2 the numbers on the back of each keyless access transmitter correspond to driver 1 and driver 2. If you would like to recall or store driver settings for the driver that does not correspond to the number on the back of the keyless access transmitter th...

  • Page 152

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

  • Page 153

    Driver exit settings submenu items recall exit settings to recall exit settings: 1. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under “entering the driver exit settings submenu.” 2. From the driver exit settings submenu, turn the tune/sele...

  • Page 154: Notes

    ✍ notes 2-82.

  • Page 155: Section 3

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

  • Page 156: Section 3

    Warning lights, gages, and indicators ............3-57 instrument panel cluster ................................3-58 speedometer and odometer ...........................3-59 tachometer .................................................3-59 safety belt reminders ...................................3-59...

  • Page 157: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 158: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 159

    The main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-54. B. Instrument panel brightness control. See instrument panel brightness on page 3-41. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See dic operation and displays on page 3-74. Hud controls...

  • Page 160: Hazard Warning Flashers

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

  • Page 161: Steering Column

    Power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column the power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control down and the steering wheel goes down. Push the ...

  • Page 162

    Turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • g turn and lane-change signals. See turn and lane-change signals on page 3-8. • o headlamps. See headlamps on page 3-33. • 3 headlamp high/low-beam changer. See headlamp high/low-beam changer ...

  • Page 163

    Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it briefly until the lane change is complete. The arrow will automatically flash three times the lever returns to its original position when it is released. Rapid flashing of arrows when signaling for a turn or la...

  • Page 164: System

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

  • Page 165: Caution:

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

  • Page 166: Caution:

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

  • Page 167: Caution:

    { caution: fca may not detect and warn soon enough to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. You could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not rely on fca when approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects. Unnecessary warnings fca may occasionally prov...

  • Page 168: Windshield Wipers

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

  • Page 169: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers

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

  • Page 170: Windshield Washer

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

  • Page 171: Cruise Control

    The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed. If the washer fluid is low, the headlamp washers will not work. See windshield washer on page 3-16 for additional information. Cruise control these controls are loca...

  • Page 172: Caution:

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

  • Page 173

    If using the accelerator pedal and the set button at end of the lever to increase cruise set speed, your new set speed must be at least 5 mph higher than current speed for this method to work. If it is not 5 mph higher, switch cruise switch off, then on, and then reset your speed using the set butto...

  • Page 174: Adaptive Cruise Control

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

  • Page 175: Caution:

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

  • Page 176: Caution:

    The cruise controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. The adaptive cruise controls are located on the outboard side of the steering wheel. 9 (off): this position turns the system off. R (on): this position turns the system on. S (resume/increase): push the switch to this symbol to m...

  • Page 177

    The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in your path. To set adaptive cruise control, do the following: 1. Make sure the head-up display (hud) is on and properly adjusted. You cannot engage adaptive cruise control unless the hud is o...

  • Page 178

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

  • Page 179

    Selecting the follow distance (gap) when the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it will adjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain the following distance (gap) selected. Use the gap button on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance between your vehicle and other vehicle’s. Press the top ...

  • Page 180: Caution:

    Alerting the driver the alert symbol flashes on the hud and a warning beep sounds when driver action is required. Driver action is required when: • adaptive cruise control cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly. • the vehicle speed drops below about 25 mph ...

  • Page 181: Caution:

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

  • Page 182: Caution:

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

  • Page 183: Caution:

    Deactivation when head-up display is turned off if the hud is turned off when adaptive cruise control is engaged, it will begin to disengage. A warning beep sounds and the message radar cruise not ready appears on the driver information center (dic). See dic warnings and messages on page 3-80 for ad...

  • Page 184: Caution:

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

  • Page 185: Caution:

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

  • Page 186

    Using adaptive cruise controls on hills and when towing a trailer how well adaptive cruise control works on hills and while a trailer is being towed depends on your vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills. It might not detect a vehicle in your lane while drivi...

  • Page 187: Headlamps

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

  • Page 188

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

  • Page 189

    The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the control of intellibeam™, until any of the following situations occur: • the system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps. • the system detects a preceding vehicle’s taillamps. • the outside light is bright enough that high-beam headlamps are not requ...

  • Page 190

    Disabling and resetting intellibeam™ at the rearview mirror intellibeam™ can be disabled and reset to the original factory setting by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror. Auto 3 (intellibeam™ on/off): to disable the system, press this button on the inside rearview mirror. The intellibea...

  • Page 191: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Wiper activated headlamps this feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be enabled. See headlamps on page 3-33 for additional information. When the ignition is turned off, t...

  • Page 192

    During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness lever is in the full bright position. See instrument panel brightness on page 3-41. To operate your vehicle with the drl off, turn the exterior lamp control off and then do one of...

  • Page 193: Fog Lamps

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

  • Page 194

    If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to drl if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster might not be as brig...

  • Page 195: Entry Lighting

    Instrument panel brightness press the center knob on the dic control panel until the knob pops out. Then turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. If the knob is turned completely clockwise, the interior lamps turn on. Entry lighting the entry lighting system tu...

  • Page 196: 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 197: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when se...

  • Page 198

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

  • Page 199

    The hud controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the dic control panel. ~ (head-up display): press to change the position of the hud on the windshield. To adjust the brightness of the hud image, press the knob on the center of the dic control panel in until it pops out and then pull...

  • Page 200: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

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

  • Page 201

    Notice: leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain ...

  • Page 202: Climate Controls

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

  • Page 203

    Auto (automatic): when this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system automatically controls the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the air conditioning compressor, and the fan speed. Auto will appear on the display next to the fan, mode indicators, and recirculation indicator...

  • Page 204

    The mode switch can also be used to select the defog mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. Yaz (fan): press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and allows the operator to manually select the a...

  • Page 205

    Under some conditions, the air quality sensor system does not operate. In cold weather, the system might not be active (even if auto is displayed) because of concerns of fogging your windows, which may occur by activating recirculation mode. Also, the air quality sensor system does not remain in rec...

  • Page 206

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

  • Page 207

    If there is fogging on the side windows, remain in defog or defrost mode until they clear. 0 (defrost): press this button to direct most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side windows and outboard panel outlets. In this mode, the system automatically turns off recirculation...

  • Page 208: Outlet Adjustment

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

  • Page 209

    The right knob controls the air delivery to the rear passengers. Turning the knob all the way to the left will shut off airflow to the rear passengers. Operating with the rear air delivery off may make the entire vehicle warm or cool less quickly. It may also increase the air rush sound of the front...

  • Page 210

    The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located under the hood near the windshield, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 5-11 for more information on location. See doing your own service work on page 5-4 for information on doing your ow...

  • Page 211: Warning Lights, Gages,

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

  • Page 212: 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 base version...

  • Page 213: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “mph (km)” under dic operation and displays on page 3-74 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer w...

  • Page 214: 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 1-60 for more information...

  • Page 215: 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 216: Caution:

    Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either on or off, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. If the word on or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front ...

  • Page 217: Caution:

    If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. { caution: if the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on an...

  • Page 218: Caution:

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

  • Page 219: 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 220: Engine Coolant Temperature

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

  • Page 221: Tire Pressure Light

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

  • Page 222: 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 223

    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 the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “if the light is on steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when...

  • Page 224: 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 225: Caution:

    If the vehicle has an oil problem, this light may stay on after the engine is started, or come on while you are driving. This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem. Have it fi...

  • Page 226: Fog Lamp Light

    Fog lamp light the fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See fog lamps on page 3-39 for more information. Lights on reminder this light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See headlamps on reminder on page 3-37 for...

  • Page 227: 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 3-80 f...

  • Page 228

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

  • Page 229

    Dic buttons (base level) if your vehicle does not have a head-up display (hud), these are the buttons for the dic. «4ª (information): press the top or bottom of this button to scroll through the available vehicle information displays which include digital speed display, if your vehicle has this feat...

  • Page 230

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

  • Page 231

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

  • Page 232

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

  • Page 233

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

  • Page 234: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Trip information display menu items the following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the trip information button. Odometer press the trip information button until the odometer appears on the dic display. The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (...

  • Page 235

    Automatic lights off this message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. See headlamps on page 3-33 for more information. Automatic lights on this message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. See headlamps on page 3-33 for more information. Battery not charging service...

  • Page 236

    Battery voltage high this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the electrical charging system is overcharging the battery. When the system detects that the battery voltage is above an estimated 16 volts, this message displays. To reduce the charging overload, use the vehicle’...

  • Page 237

    Change engine oil soon this message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. See your dealer/retailer. See engine oil on page 5-18 and scheduled maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. After resetting the change engine oil soon message by clearing it from the display, reset the engine...

  • Page 238

    Clean radar this message displays when the adaptive cruise control system is disabled because the radar is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your path. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. To clean the system, see “cleaning the system” under adaptive cruise control on pag...

  • Page 239

    Engine coolant hot 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 spee...

  • Page 240

    Engine power reduced this message displays when the engine power is being reduced to protect the engine from damage. There could be several malfunctions that might cause this message. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reductio...

  • Page 241

    Hood ajar this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the hood is not closed completely. Make sure that the hood is closed completely. See hood release on page 5-10. Ice possible this message displays when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Ad...

  • Page 242

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

  • Page 243

    The keyless access transmitter needs to be inside of the vehicle in order for the vehicle to start. See starting the engine on page 2-29 for more information. 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...

  • Page 244

    Radar cruise not ready this message displays when the adaptive cruise control system is not activating due to a temporary condition. Your vehicle does not require service. This message also displays when either of the following conditions occur: • the driver turns off the head-up display (hud) while...

  • Page 245

    Service lane departure system if your vehicle has the lane departure warning (ldw) system, this message may display to indicate that the ldw system is not working properly. If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs service. See your dealer/retailer. See the index in the na...

  • Page 246

    Service steering sys (system) your vehicle has a speed variable assist steering system. Your all-wheel drive (awd) vehicle may have the active steering with enhanced stabilitrak ® option. See “active steering” under steering on page 4-13. This message displays if a problem is detected with the speed...

  • Page 247

    Service tire monitor 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 3-67. Several conditions may cause this message to appear....

  • Page 248

    Stability competitive mode if your all-wheel drive (awd) vehicle has the active steering with enhanced stabilitrak ® option, this message displays when the competitive mode for stability control has been turned on using the tc (traction control) button. See enhanced stabilitrak ® on page 4-9. When t...

  • Page 249

    Stability sys (system) off this message displays any time stabilitrak ® or enhanced stabilitrak ® is turned off using the tc (traction control) on/off button. See traction control system (tcs) on page 4-6 and “enhanced stabilitrak ® and traction control mode selection” under enhanced stabilitrak ® o...

  • Page 250

    Starting disabled throttle problem this message displays when your vehicle’s throttle system is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Theft attempted this symbol appears with this message. This message displays if the theft-deterrent system has detected a brea...

  • Page 251: Other Messages

    Trunk open this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed completely. Turn signal on this message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km). Turn off the turn signal. Oth...

  • Page 252: Audio System(S)

    Audio system(s) determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. { caution: this system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can caus...

  • Page 253: Setting The Time

    Setting the time 1. Press the w (tune/select) knob (the passenger side knob) to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the same knob until set clock displays. 3. Press this knob to select set clock. 4. Turn this knob to adjust the time. 5. Press the same knob to update the time. Vehicle time updated displays....

  • Page 254: Radio(S) (Mp3)

    Radio(s) (mp3) radio data system (rds) the audio system has a radio data system (rds). Rds features are available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. With rds, the radio can do the following: • seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • receive announcem...

  • Page 255

    Playing the radio o (power): press to turn the system on and off. N (volume): turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume. Srce (source): press to select a source, either radio or cd. The cd must be loaded to select the source and to play. Cd displays if a cd is loaded. ...

  • Page 256

    To set this feature to local or distant, perform the following steps: 1. Press the w knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn this knob until seek local or seek distant displays. 3. Press the same knob to select either local or distant. 4. Press the back (f6) button to exit the display. To return to the...

  • Page 257

    Autostore presets: to set the preset stations automatically, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press band to select fm1, fm2, or am. 3. Press the w knob to enter the main menu. 4. Turn this knob until autostore presets displays. 5. Press the same knob to select. Autostore display...

  • Page 258

    Setting the tone (bass/midrange/treble) to adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform the following steps: 1. Press the w knob to enter the main menu. 2. Press this knob to scroll through the settings. 3. Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the bass, midrange, or treble. If a station is we...

  • Page 259

    Rds messages alert: alert warns of local and national emergencies. When, an alert announcement comes on the current radio station or a related network station, alert displays. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a cd is playing. If a cd is playing, play stops during the anno...

  • Page 260

    The radio plays traffic announcements if the volume is low. The radio interrupts the play of a cd if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To turn ta on or off, perform the following steps: 1. Press the w knob to enter the main menu. 2. Turn this knob until traffic announce displa...

  • Page 261

    Radio message theftlock: this message displays when the theftlock ® system has been activated. Take the vehicle to the dealer/retailer for service. Xm™ satellite radio service xm™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous united states and 10 canadian provinces. Xm™ satellite r...

  • Page 262

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

  • Page 263

    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 264

    F5 mode: press to select from normal, rpt trck (repeat track), rpt disc (repeat cd), rdm trck (random track), and rdm all (random all cds). • normal: sets the system for normal play of the cd(s). Normal does not display while in this mode. • rpt trck (repeat track): repeats the track over again. Rpt...

  • Page 265

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

  • Page 266: Using An Mp3

    Once a feature is programmed to a key, the feature does not display when programming the remaining configurable keys. The configurable keys can be changed at any time. Using an mp3 mp3 cd-r disc mp3 format if you burn your own mp3 disc on a personal computer: • make sure the mp3 files are recorded o...

  • Page 267

    Root directory the root directory is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory is displayed as f1 root. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders. However, playlists (px) are always accessed befor...

  • Page 268

    Preprogrammed playlists preprogrammed playlists that were created using winamp™, musicmatch™, or real jukebox™ software can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited using the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playing an mp3 insert a cd p...

  • Page 269

    Press and release this pushbutton until normal displays to turn off random play. F4 rpt (repeat): to repeat the current track, press and release this pushbutton until rpt trck displays. To repeat the tracks in the current folder, press and release this pushbutton until rpt fldr displays. Press and r...

  • Page 270: 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 271: Navigation/radio System

    Navigation/radio system your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace your own judgment. See the navigation system manual for some tips to help you redu...

  • Page 272

    Radio main menu item descriptions (base audio system) the following descriptions are for the base audio system. For information pertaining to the navigation audio system, see “audio system” in the index of the navigation system manual supplied with your vehicle. E bass - mid (midrange) - treble: thi...

  • Page 273

    A seek local/distant: this feature instructs the audio system to seek only local radio stations with the strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a strong signal in a large area. Use local while in urban areas where there are several strong radio station signals and you want to limit the ...

  • Page 274

    Setup submenu items the following choices are available for programming using the base audio system. Personal settings menu this item turns the entire list of personalization features on or off. This item allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. The number ...

  • Page 275: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Theft-deterrent feature theftlock ® is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the vehicle identification number (vin). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does not operate and loc, lock, or locked could display. Wit...

  • Page 276

    Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. See the following descriptions of the controls that can adjusted. © seek ¨ : press the seek arrows to go to the previous or the next radio station while in am, fm, or xm™ (if equipped). The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal that...

  • Page 277: Radio Reception

    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. Press and release this button again, to turn the sound on. If your vehicle has the navigation system, pre...

  • Page 278: Backglass Antenna

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

  • Page 279: 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 280: 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 1-8. { caution: assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists...

  • Page 281: Control Of A Vehicle

    Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In ...

  • Page 282: Braking

    Braking see brake system warning light on page 3-64. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fo...

  • Page 283

    Antilock brake system (abs) your vehicle has the antilock brake system (abs), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start the engine and begin to drive away, abs will check itself. You might hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is g...

  • Page 284: Braking In Emergencies

    Braking in emergencies with abs, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Traction control system (tcs) your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road cond...

  • Page 285

    To turn the system off, press the tc (traction control) button located near the shift lever. If your all wheel drive vehicle has the optional enhanced vehicle stability control system called active steering with enhanced stabilitrak ® , the traction control button is used to turn traction control on...

  • Page 286: Magnetic Ride Control

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

  • Page 287: Enhanced Stabilitrak

    If there is a problem detected with stabilitrak ® , a service stability sys message will be displayed on the dic. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-80. When this message is displayed, the system is not operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. Stabilitrak ® comes on automatically wh...

  • Page 288

    If the vehicle is in cruise control when enhanced stabilitrak ® activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See cruise control on page 3-17, or adaptive cruise control on page 3-20 for more i...

  • Page 289

    When certain faults or vehicle conditions are detected, the stability control will automatically go into a secure mode and the stability secure mode message will be displayed on the dic. When the stability secure mode is activated, the stability control system will not respond to driver requests to ...

  • Page 290: Panic Brake Assist

    • to change from stability competitive mode to stability touring mode, press the traction control button briefly and the stability touring mode message will be displayed on the dic. • to change from stability competitive mode to stability off mode, press and hold the traction control button for appr...

  • Page 291: Steering

    All-wheel drive (awd) system if your vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time. This is like four-wheel drive, but it is fully automatic. Steering power steering if you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can ...

  • Page 292

    When stability control activates, the system automatically adjusts the front road wheel steering angle, modifies the suspension stiffness, and selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle’s brakes to help maintain directional control of the vehicle. Adjustments to the steering will...

  • Page 293

    Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. To help you steer in the direction you want to go, during certain sharp or sudden cornering maneuvers...

  • Page 294: Off-Road Recovery

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

  • Page 295

    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 296: Competitive Driving

    Competitive driving see your warranty book before using your vehicle for competitive driving. Notice: if you use your vehicle for competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. Be sure to check the oil level often during competit...

  • Page 297: 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 298: 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 299: 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 300: 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 trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel,...

  • Page 301

    The traction control system (tcs) improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though you have tcs, slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. Under certain conditions, you might want to turn the tcs off, such as when driving through deep snow and loose gr...

  • Page 302: 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 303: Mud, Ice, Or Snow

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

  • Page 304: 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 4-6 and stabilitrak ® system on page 4-8 or enhanced stabilitrak ® on page 4-9. Then shift ...

  • Page 305

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

  • Page 306

    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 307

    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 308: Caution:

    Certification label a vehicle specific certification 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, called the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the wei...

  • Page 309: Caution:

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

  • Page 310

    Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • what is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • how far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • ...

  • Page 311

    If your vehicle is a rear-wheel drive, it can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in park (p). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position...

  • Page 312: Heavy Duty Cooling)

    Towing a trailer (vehicles with heavy duty cooling) { 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...

  • Page 313

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

  • Page 314

    Weight of the trailer tongue the tongue load (a) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The gross vehicle weight (gvw) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in ...

  • Page 315

    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 316

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

  • Page 317: 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/retailer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will ...

  • Page 318: Heavy Duty Cooling)

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

  • Page 319: Section 5

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

  • Page 320: Section 5

    Tire pressure monitor system .........................5-68 tire pressure monitor operation .....................5-70 tire inspection and rotation ...........................5-73 when it is time for new tires .......................5-75 buying new tires .........................................5-76 d...

  • Page 321: 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 322: Requirements

    California perchlorate materials requirements certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary. For additional infor...

  • Page 323: Fuel

    Fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as top tier detergent gasoline. The 8th digit of the vehicle identification number (vin...

  • Page 324: Gasoline Specifications

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

  • Page 325: Filling The Tank

    Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains mmt. We recommend against the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing mmt ...

  • Page 326: Caution:

    The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To open the fuel door, apply pressure in the center of the rear edge of the fuel door and it will pop open. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if ...

  • Page 327: Caution:

    The check gas cap message will appear on the driver information center (dic) display if the fuel cap is not reinstalled properly. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-80 for more information. { caution: if a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel ...

  • Page 328: Checking Things Under

    Checking things under the hood { caution: an electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { caution: things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liqu...

  • Page 329

    2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center. Push the release lever up and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and c...

  • Page 330

    3.6l v6 engine 5-12.

  • Page 331

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 3.6l v6 engine, here is what you will see: a. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-118. B. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-45. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-45. ...

  • Page 332

    4.6l v8 engine 5-14.

  • Page 333

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.6l v8 engine, here is what you will see: a. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-45. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-45. C. Battery. See battery on page 5-44. D. Passenger compartment ai...

  • Page 334

    4.4l v8 sts-v engine 5-16.

  • Page 335

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.4l v8 sts-v engine, here is what you will see: a. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-118. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-45. C. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page ...

  • Page 336: Engine Oil

    Engine oil checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See engine compartment overview on page 5-11 for the l...

  • Page 337

    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 5-128. Notice: do not add too much oil. If the engin...

  • Page 338

    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 339: Engine Oil Life System

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

  • Page 340

    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 341: 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 5-11 for more information on locating the air cleaner/filter. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the ai...

  • Page 342: Caution:

    3. Loosen the clamp and remove the duct from the passenger’s side of the engine air cleaner/filter. 4. The two sides of the airbox are hinged at the bottom. Open the airbox by pushing the top of the airbox cover toward the engine. 5. Remove the air filter by lifting it straight up through the openin...

  • Page 343: 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 344: 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 345: 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 5-11 for more information on location. { caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radia...

  • Page 346

    Checking intercooler system coolant (4.4l v8 sts-v engine only) see engine compartment overview on page 5-11 for the location of the intercooler system pressure cap. Notice: this vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and b...

  • Page 347: Caution:

    { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing a pressure cap, make sure it is hand-tight and fully seated. Coolant surge tank pressure ...

  • Page 348: 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 349: 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 350: Cooling System

    Cooling system when you decide it is safe to lift the hood, this is what you will see: a. Engine cooling fans b. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap some vehicles may have an engine driven fan, as well as the electric pusher fans which are located behind the vehicle’s grille. { caution: an electric ...

  • Page 351: Caution:

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

  • Page 352: Caution:

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

  • Page 353: Caution:

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

  • Page 354

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

  • Page 355: Caution:

    { caution: turning the intercooler system pressure cap when the engine and intercooler are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the intercooler system pressure cap, even a little, when the engine and intercooler are hot. { caution: adding only plain wat...

  • Page 356

    1. Remove the intercooler system pressure cap when the intercooler system, including the upper intercooler hoses, are no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one-quarter of a turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This allows any pressure still left to be vented....

  • Page 357: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 5-11 for reservoir location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could in...

  • Page 358: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield washer fluid what to use when you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding w...

  • Page 359: Brakes

    Brakes brake fluid the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot-3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 5-11 for reservoir location and access. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to...

  • Page 360: 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 361: 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 362: 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 363: 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 364

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

  • Page 365: Caution:

    Notice: if you connect a negative cable to the engine control module (ecm), ecm mounting bracket, or any cables that attach to the ecm bracket, you may damage the ecm. Always attach the negative cable to your vehicle’s remote negative ground location, instead of the ecm, ecm bracket, or any cables a...

  • Page 366: Caution:

    { caution: fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the ...

  • Page 367

    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 has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the veh...

  • Page 368: 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 369: Rear Axle

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

  • Page 370: Front Axle

    How to check lubricant 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 rear axle, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to u...

  • Page 371: 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 372: Bulb Replacement

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

  • Page 373: Replacement Bulbs

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

  • Page 374

    Sts-v models will automatically move the windshield wipers to the park position if the hood is open. Make sure the hood is closed before replacing your windshield wiper blades. To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 2. S...

  • Page 375: 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 376: Winter Tires

    Low-profile performance tires if your vehicle has 255/45zr18, p255/45r18 or p275/40r19 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...

  • Page 377: 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 378

    (e) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (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 uni...

  • Page 379

    (b) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (c) tire identification number (tin) : the letters and numbers following the dot (department of transportation) code is the tire identification number (tin). The tin shows the manufacturer and plant cod...

  • Page 380

    (c) aspect ratio : a two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item c of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide. (d) construction code : a letter code is u...

  • Page 381

    Cold tire pressure : the amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See inflation - tire pressure on page 5-66. Curb weight : the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment includin...

  • Page 382

    Occupant distribution : designated seating positions. Outward facing sidewall : the side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model ...

  • Page 383: Run-Flat Tires (Sts-V)

    Vehicle placard : a label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See “tire and loading information label” under loading your vehicle on page 4-26. Run-flat tires (sts-v) if your vehicle has run-...

  • Page 384: Caution:

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

  • Page 385

    A vehicle specific tire and loading information label is attached to your vehicle. This label lists your vehicle’s original equipment tires and shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum am...

  • Page 386: High-Speed Operation

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

  • Page 387

    As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and che...

  • Page 388

    The tire pressure monitor system (tpms) operates on a radio frequency and complies with rss-210 of industry and science canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interferenc...

  • Page 389

    The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as you start to drive. This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure. A tire and loading informa...

  • Page 390

    • one or more tpms sensors are missing or damaged. The dic message and the tpms malfunction light should go off when the tpms sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully. See your dealer/retailer for service. • replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle...

  • Page 391

    The tpm matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Press the push-button ignition switch to acc. 3. Using the keyless access transmitter, lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors. 4. Press the lock and unlock buttons, at the same time, on the keyless access transmitter. A single hor...

  • Page 392

    Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear. Each tire and wheel should only be used in the original front or rear position it is in. Tire rotation is recommended if the vehicle is equipped with p235/50r17 size tires on all four wheel positions or 255/45zr18 size tires on all four wheel...

  • Page 393: Caution:

    Reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 5-70. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut torque” under capacities and specifications on page 5-128. { caution: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, ca...

  • Page 394: 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 395: 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 396: Caution:

    Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on the tire and loading information label. See loading your vehicle on page 4-26, for more information about the tire and loading information label and its location on your vehicle. Vehicles that have performance tires p235/50r17 95v (front axle) an...

  • Page 397

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

  • Page 398: Wheel Replacement

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

  • Page 399: Caution:

    Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or tire pressure monitor system (tpm...

  • Page 400: Tire Chains

    Tire chains { caution: if your vehicle has p255/45r17, p235/50zr18, p255/45zr18, p275/40r19, or 255/45zr18 size tires, do not use tire chains, as there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other v...

  • Page 401: Caution:

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

  • Page 402: Caution:

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

  • Page 403

    Lifting from the front the front lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, behind the front tires. 1. Locate the front lifting points using the diagram above. The front lifting location is about 15 inches (37 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well. 2. Be sure to place ...

  • Page 404: 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 tires properly. See tires on page 5-57. 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...

  • Page 405: Caution:

    Run-flat tires (sts-v) if your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tire and no tire changing equipment. Run-flat tires can operate effectively with no air pressure for a limited distance and speed. These tires perform so well without any air pressure that a tire pressure monitor (tpm) is u...

  • Page 406

    Be sure to read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. The kit includes: a. Air compressor b. Tire sealant canister c. Air compressor accessory plug d. On/off switch e. Air pressure gage f. Air compressor inflator hose g. Sealant filling hose after temporarily repairing ...

  • Page 407

    3. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit strap by squeezing the two tabs of the quick release buckle. 4. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its foam container. Tire sealant read and follow the safe handling instructions on the sealant canister. The sealant can temporarily seal small pun...

  • Page 408: Caution:

    4. Attach the sealant filling hose (a) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight. Make sure the sealant and compressor kit on/off switch (b) is in the o (off) position. 5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (c) into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See accessory powe...

  • Page 409

    The pressure gage will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire. Once the sealant is completely dispersed into the tire, the pressure will quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inflates with air. 8. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation ...

  • Page 410: Caution:

    15. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister. Place it in a highly visible location such as the inside of the upper left corner of the windshield or to the face of the radio/clock. The maximum speed label rem...

  • Page 411

    18. If the tire pressure has fallen more then 10 psi (68 kpa), below the recommended inflation pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot seal the tire. See roadside service on page 7-6 for more information. If the tire pressur...

  • Page 412: Caution:

    3. Pull the air compressor inflator hose from the sealant canister. 4. Push the air compressor inflator hose onto the tire valve stem and push the lever down to secure in place. 5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See accessory power outlet(s) on ...

  • Page 413: Caution:

    9. Turn off the air compressor by moving the switch to the o (off) position. { caution: storing the tire sealant and compressor kit 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 the tire s...

  • Page 414: Changing A Flat Tire

    3. Unwrap the sealant filling hose from the compressor. 4. Turn the sealant canister so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor. 5. Lift the sealant canister from the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister. See your dealer/retailer for more information. To in...

  • Page 415: Caution:

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

  • Page 416

    Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you will need is located in the trunk. To gain access to the compact spare tire and jacking equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-16 for more information. 2. Remove the compact spare tire cover. 3. Turn the nut holding the jack package cont...

  • Page 417: Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See changing a flat tire on page 5-96 for more information. 2. Loosen all of the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn the handle about 180 degrees, then flip the handle back t...

  • Page 418: Caution:

    4. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. { caution: getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { caution: raising your vehicle with the jack improper...

  • Page 419

    6. Raise the jack by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack head fit into the metal flange located behind the triangle on the plastic molding as shown. 7. Put the compact spare tire near you. 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far en...

  • Page 420: Caution:

    9. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire. { 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 attac...

  • Page 421

    10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 11. Install the spare tire. 12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. 13. Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your hand until the wheel is held against the hu...

  • Page 422: Caution:

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

  • Page 423

    Full-size tire and tools after you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you will need to do the following to store the flat tire in your trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-16. 2. Store the jack and wheel wrench in the jack container in the trunk. When storing the jack, in the ...

  • Page 424: Compact Spare Tire

    3. Reinstall the compact spare tire (e) making sure to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt (g) and place on the compartment floor. 4. Insert the jack container (d) with wheel wrench and jack into the center of the compact spare tire making sure to line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (g)...

  • Page 425: 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 426: Fabric/carpet

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

  • Page 427: Leather

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

  • Page 428: Wood Panels

    Wood panels use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of safety belts keep b...

  • Page 429: Finish Care

    Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting high pressure car washes may cause wa...

  • Page 430: And Trim

    Protecting exterior bright metal parts bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging pro...

  • Page 431: Tires

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

  • Page 432: Finish Damage

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

  • Page 433

    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 434: 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 ve...

  • Page 435: Headlamp Wiring

    Headlamp wiring the headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield wiper fuses the windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker. If the w...

  • Page 436: Underhood Fuse Block

    Underhood fuse block 5-118.

  • Page 437

    The underhood fuse block is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 5-11 for more information on location and removal procedure for the front compartment underhood sights shields. To access the fuses, push in the ...

  • Page 438

    Fuses mini usage hud heads-up display, steering column switch i/beam intellibeam relay i/p mdl/aldl instrument panel module, assembly line data link connector lic dim license plate, instrument panel dimming lt hi beam driver side high beam headlamp lt lo beam driver side low beam headlamp lt prk dri...

  • Page 439: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Relays usage lo fan spd cooling fan low speed low beam w/o hid/hid low beam headlamp, high intensity discharge (hid) prk lamp parking lamps, instrument panel dimming, rear license plate lamps pwr/trn engine controls run crnk heated washer nozzle, air quality, antilock brake system, climate control p...

  • Page 440: Caution:

    To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: { caution: a safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work fo...

  • Page 441

    2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear-locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. 3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage. 4. Check to make sure the safety belt...

  • Page 442

    Driver’s side fuses usage amp amplifier inclr pump inner cooler pump (option) theft/shft theft sensors, auto shifter, power sounder mrtd mdl magnetic ride control module (option) fuses usage rear dr mdl rear door modules elc exh electronic level control, exhaust solenoid (option) ddm driver door mod...

  • Page 443

    Fuses usage tv/vics/scm infotainment (export only), supervisory control module (option) rear htd/seats rear heated seats spare spare spare spare ign3 front passenger heated seat, auto shifter, occupant protection, electronic tension reducer for seatbelt rear shlf spkr rear shelf speaker (option) msm...

  • Page 444

    Passenger’s side fuses usage airbag/ign sensing and diagnostic monitor, automatic occupant sensor, passenger supplemental inflatable restraint cnstr/vent canister vent solenoid diff pump rear differential pump fuses usage frt pdm front passenger door module, right power subwoofer fuel pump fuel pump...

  • Page 445

    Fuses usage rdo/onstar radio, onstar ® int lamp interior lamps lt trn/ldw left turn signal, lane departure warning (option) rear defog rear defogger rear/fog rear fog lamps (option) rim rear integration module rim /rpa / isrvm /clm rear integration module, rear parking aid, inside rearview mirror, c...

  • Page 446

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r134a for the air conditioning system refrigeran...

  • Page 447

    Application capacities english metric transmission (pan removal and filter replacement) 6-speed automatic 6.7 qt 6.3 l 6-speed automatic (v-series) 6.5 qt 6.2 l wheel nut torque 100 lb ft 140 y all capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in th...

  • Page 448: Notes

    ✍ notes 5-130

  • Page 449: 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 450: 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 451: Caution:

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

  • Page 452: Scheduled Maintenance

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

  • Page 453

    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 5-21 for information on the engine oil life system and ...

  • Page 454

    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 455

    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) for all-wheel-drive vehicles used for trailer towing: change transfer case fluid. • • • replace spark plugs. An emission control...

  • Page 456: Maintenance Footnotes

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

  • Page 457: Owner Checks And Services

    (i) if using dot-4 brake fluid only: drain, flush, and refill brake hydraulic system at a regular maintenance service every two years. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See brakes on page 5-41. (j) drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This se...

  • Page 458: At Least Once A Month

    Engine coolant level check check the engine coolant level and add dex-cool ® coolant mixture if necessary. See engine coolant on page 5-25. Intercooler coolant level check (4.4l supercharged engine) check the coolant level and add dex-cool ® coolant mixture if necessary. See engine coolant on page 5...

  • Page 459: 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 460: Caution:

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

  • Page 461: 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 462

    Usage fluid/lubricant automatic transmission dexron ® -vi automatic transmission fluid. Key lock cylinders multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no. U.S. 12346241, in canada 10953474). Rear axle sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. U.S. 89021677, in canada 89021678) meeting gm spec...

  • Page 463

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part gm part number acdelco ® part number engine air cleaner/filter element 3.6l and 4.6l engines 25735595 or 25798271 a2944c 4.4l (v-series) engi...

  • Page 464: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine drive belt routing 3.6l v6 engine 4.4l v8 engine 6-16.

  • Page 465

    4.6l v8 engine 6-17.

  • Page 466: 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 467

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 6-19.

  • Page 468

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 6-20

  • Page 469: Section 7

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

  • Page 470: 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 471

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

  • Page 472: 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 473: Telephone (Tty) Users

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

  • Page 474: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    Gm mobility reimbursement program this program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of ...

  • Page 475

    Emergency road service is performed on site for the following situations: • fuel delivery: delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 in canada). In canada, for safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this ...

  • Page 476

    Cadillac technician roadside service (u.S. Only) cadillac’s exceptional roadside service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every cadillac owner in the united states with the advantage of contacting a cadillac advisor and, where available, a cadillac trained dealer technician w...

  • Page 477: Courtesy Transportation

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

  • Page 478

    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 479: Collision Damage Repair

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

  • Page 480

    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 481

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

  • Page 482: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 483: Information

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

  • Page 484: Privacy

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

  • Page 485: Onstar

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

  • Page 486: Notes

    ✍ notes 7-18.

  • Page 487

    A accessories and modifications ............................ 5-3 adaptive cruise control ................................... 3-20 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....................................................... 1-65 additives, fuel ...............................................

  • Page 488

    Audio system (cont.) setting the time .......................................... 3-99 theft-deterrent feature ............................... 3-121 xm™ satellite radio antenna system ........... 3-124 audio system(s) ............................................ 3-100 automatic transmission fluid ......

  • Page 489

    Child restraints (cont.) securing a child restraint in a rear seat position ................................... 1-44 securing a child restraint in the right front seat position .......................... 1-47 where to put the restraint ........................... 1-36 cigarette lighter ................

  • Page 490

    Customer assistance information (cont.) roadside service .......................................... 7-6 service publications ordering information ........ 7-15 d daytime running lamps .................................. 3-37 defensive driving ............................................. 4-2 disc, mp...

  • Page 491

    Engine (cont.) enhanced stabilitrak ® ....................................... 4-9 entry lighting ................................................. 3-41 event data recorders ..................................... 7-16 extender, safety belt ....................................... 1-27 exterior lighting...

  • Page 492

    H hazard warning flashers ................................... 3-6 head restraints ............................................... 1-6 headlamp aiming ....................................................... 5-53 headlamp wiring ........................................... 5-117 headlamps ................

  • Page 493

    L labeling, tire sidewall ..................................... 5-59 lamps exterior lighting battery saver ...................... 3-40 inadvertent power battery saver .................... 3-43 reading ..................................................... 3-42 twilight sentinel ® .......................

  • Page 494

    M magnetic ride control ....................................... 4-8 maintenance schedule additional required services ........................... 6-6 at each fuel fill ........................................... 6-9 at least once a month ................................ 6-10 at least once a year ......

  • Page 495

    Oil, engine oil life system .............................. 5-21 older children, restraints ................................ 1-28 online owner center ........................................ 7-4 onstar, privacy .............................................. 7-17 onstar ® system, see onstar ® manual ....

  • Page 496

    R radio frequency identification (rfid), privacy ...... 7-17 radios .......................................................... 3-98 radio(s) ....................................................... 3-100 radios navigation/radio system, see navigation manual .................................. 3-117 ra...

  • Page 497

    S safety belt reminder light ............................................ 3-59 safety belts care of .................................................... 5-110 how to wear safety belts properly ................ 1-13 lap-shoulder belt ........................................ 1-21 safety belt extender ...

  • Page 498

    Storage areas center console storage area ........................ 2-58 convenience net ......................................... 2-58 cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-58 glove box .................................................. 2-58 stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow ...

  • Page 499

    Traction control system (tcs) .................................... 4-6 control system warning light ....................... 3-65 enhanced stabilitrak ® ................................... 4-9 limited-slip rear axle .................................... 4-8 magnetic ride control .........................

  • Page 500

    W warning lights, gages and indicators ................ 3-57 warnings dic warnings and messages ........................ 3-80 hazard warning flashers ............................... 3-6 other warning devices .................................. 3-6 safety and symbols .....................................