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Cadillac 2009 SRX Owner's Manual

Other manuals for 2009 SRX: Personalization Manual, Owner's Manual
Manual is about: CUSTOMER CONVENIENCE / PERSONALIZATION GUIDE

Summary of 2009 SRX

  • Page 1

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

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    Bulb replacement .................................... 5-45 windshield wiper blade replacement ......... 5-46 tires ...................................................... 5-48 appearance care ..................................... 5-89 vehicle identification ................................. 5-97 elec...

  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

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

  • Page 4: Index

    Index to quickly locate information about the vehicle use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety warnings and symbols a circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “do not,” “do not ...

  • Page 5

    Vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 0 : adjustable pedals 9 : airbag readiness light # : air conditioning ! : antilock brake system (abs) g : audio steering wheel controls o...

  • Page 6: Notes

    ✍ notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

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

  • Page 8: Front Seats

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

  • Page 9: Power Seats

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

  • Page 10: Power Lumbar

    Power lumbar the vehicle may have this feature. The driver and passenger seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Adjust the seat as needed. Heated seats veh...

  • Page 11: Memory Seat And Mirrors

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

  • Page 12: Reclining Seatbacks

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

  • Page 13

    To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying ...

  • Page 14: Caution:

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

  • Page 15: Head Restraints

    Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. 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. 1-9.

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

  • Page 17: Rear Seats

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

  • Page 18: Stowable Seat

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

  • Page 19: Safety Belts

    Safety belts safety belts: they are for everyone this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { caution: do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) ar...

  • Page 20

    In most states and in all canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: you never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person w...

  • Page 21

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-15.

  • Page 22

    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 1-16.

  • Page 23

    Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle aft...

  • Page 24

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

  • Page 25

    Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it...

  • Page 26: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give 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 against ...

  • Page 27: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly 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 in...

  • Page 28: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { 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 ...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

  • Page 34

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

  • Page 35

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

  • Page 36

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

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 child...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward inc...

  • Page 42: Caution:

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

  • Page 43: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child caution: (continued) caution: (continued) restraint in a rear seat. It ...

  • Page 44: Caution:

    Q: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or n...

  • Page 45: Caution:

    { caution: a young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. Thi...

  • Page 46: Caution:

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

  • Page 47: Caution:

    System. See lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-43 for more information. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may ...

  • Page 48: Caution:

    Where to put the restraint according to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an inf...

  • Page 49: Children (Latch)

    Caution: (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See p...

  • Page 50

    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 51

    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 always to be attached. In canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read a...

  • Page 52: Caution:

    There are two top tether anchors located on the side of the wheel well in the rear cargo area. There is another top tether anchor in the center of the rear cargo area. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. D...

  • Page 53: Caution:

    { caution: do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries d...

  • Page 54

    2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. If you have an adjustable headrest or h...

  • Page 55: Rear Seat Position

    If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secur...

  • Page 56

    3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-50

  • Page 57

    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. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child re...

  • Page 58: 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 1-42. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right...

  • Page 59

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

  • Page 60

    Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 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. 1-54.

  • Page 61

    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 c...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits t...

  • Page 64: 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 65

    The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Driver side shown, passenger side similar 1-59.

  • Page 66: 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 67

    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 68

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

  • Page 69

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

  • Page 70: Airbag Inflates?

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

  • Page 71: Passenger Sensing System

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

  • Page 72: Caution:

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

  • Page 73

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

  • Page 74

    The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on in...

  • Page 75: Caution:

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

  • Page 76: Vehicle

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

  • Page 77

    Gm covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device, installed under or on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper...

  • Page 78: Restraint System Check

    Restraint system check checking the restraint systems safety belts now and then, check the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt ...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-74.

  • Page 81: Section 2

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

  • Page 82: Section 2

    Object detection systems ...............................2-41 ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) ............2-41 onstar ® system .............................................2-43 universal home remote system ......................2-47 universal home remote system operation (with three round led) ...

  • Page 83: Keys

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

  • Page 84: System

    Remote keyless entry (rke) system the remote keyless entry (rke) system operates on a radio frequency subject to federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This d...

  • Page 85

    Q (lock): press to lock the doors and arm the theft-deterrent system. See theft-deterrent system on page 2-19 for additional information. If enabled through the driver information center (dic), the exterior lamps may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking has occurred. You will not rece...

  • Page 86

    Programming transmitters to the vehicle only rke transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters...

  • Page 87: Remote Vehicle Start

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

  • Page 88

    To manually shut off a remote start: • aim the rke transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. • turn on the hazard warning flashers. • turn the ignition switch on and then off. The remote vehicle start feature provides two separate starts, each wit...

  • Page 89: 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 90: Power Door Locks

    Power door locks the power door lock switches are located on the front doors. " (unlock): press to unlock the doors. Q (lock): remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. Delayed locking with this feature, you can delay the actual locking of the doors. When the power door lock swit...

  • Page 91: Rear Door Security Locks

    Rear door security locks the vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door. To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. ...

  • Page 92: Power Liftgate

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

  • Page 93

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

  • Page 94: Caution:

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

  • Page 95: 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 96: Power Windows

    Power windows { caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the keys 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 and they could be seriously in...

  • Page 97

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

  • Page 98: Caution:

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

  • Page 99: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Theft-deterrent systems vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Theft-deterrent system the security light is located on the instrument panel cluster. If the ignition is off and a door is op...

  • Page 100: Pass-Key

    Testing the alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open. 2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock the vehicle using the power door lock switch or the rke transmitter and close the door. Wait approximately 30 seconds until...

  • Page 101: Pass-Key

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

  • Page 102: Vehicle

    See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service pass-key ® iii+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. To program the new additional key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, already programmed, key in the...

  • Page 103: Ignition Positions

    Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See towing a trailer on page 4-39 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Ignition positions with the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key to four...

  • Page 104: Starting The Engine

    Retained accessory power (rap) these vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: • audio system • power windows • sunroof (if equipped) power to the audio system will work up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened. Power to the windows or sunroof wi...

  • Page 105

    2. 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 the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in start for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait ...

  • Page 106: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine coolant heater the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°f ( − 18°c). Vehicles with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in t...

  • Page 107: Caution:

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

  • Page 108: Caution:

    If you cannot shift out of p (park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into p (park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See shifting out of park on page 2-35. Notice: shifting to r (reve...

  • Page 109

    D (drive): this position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. • going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The tr...

  • Page 110

    The dic will show the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. See driver information center (dic) on page 3-45. While using the dsc feature, the vehicle will have firmer shifting and increased performance. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descendin...

  • Page 111: Tow/haul Mode

    Tow/haul mode the vehicle may be equipped with a tow/haul mode. The button is located on instrument panel under the climate controls. You should use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. When tow/haul is activated the tow/haul symbol will illuminate on the instrument panel clus...

  • Page 112: Parking Brake

    Parking brake the parking brake pedal is located on the lower portion of the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel ...

  • Page 113: Shifting Into Park

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

  • Page 114: Caution:

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

  • Page 115: Shifting Out Of Park

    Shifting out of park this vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: • prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in p (park) with the shift lever button fully released, and • prevent movement of the shift lever out of p (park...

  • Page 116: Engine Exhaust

    Engine exhaust { caution: engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • the vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block un...

  • Page 117: Caution:

    Running the vehicle 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 a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide ...

  • Page 118: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror the vehicle may have an inside rearview mirror with automatic dimming and onstar ® controls; or it may have onstar ® and a compass display. See onstar ® system on page 2-43 and/or compass on page 2-38 for more information. O (on/off): press to turn the dimmi...

  • Page 119: Outside Power Mirrors

    To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 2. Press and hold o until a zone number displays. 3. Once the zone number displays, press o repeatedly until the correct zone number if reached. If c appears in the compass window, th...

  • Page 120: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Outside automatic dimming mirror the driver’s outside mirror may have an automatic dimming feature that helps reduce glare from other vehicle headlamps. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. See automatic dimming rearview mirror on page 2-38....

  • Page 121: Object Detection Systems

    Object detection systems ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) for vehicles with the urpa system, it operates at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in r (reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object...

  • Page 122

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

  • Page 123: Onstar

    When the system does not seem to work properly if the urpa system will not activate due to a temporary condition, the message park assist off will be displayed on the dic and a red light will be shown on the rear urpa display when the shift lever is moved into r (reverse). This occurs under the foll...

  • Page 124

    Some services such as remote door unlock or stolen vehicle location assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with onstar. After the first prepaid year, contact onstar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan. If a payment plan is not selected, the onsta...

  • Page 125

    Onstar hands-free calling onstar hands-free calling allows eligible onstar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-free calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with onstar pre-paid minute packages. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 day...

  • Page 126

    How onstar service works the onstar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an onstar call center when the onstar button is pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags or aacn system deploy. This information usually includes the v...

  • Page 127: Universal Home Remote

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

  • Page 128

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

  • Page 129

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

  • Page 130

    Programming universal home remote — fixed code if you have questions or need help programming the universal home remote system, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.Com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are fixed code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions...

  • Page 131

    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 132

    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 133

    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 134: Storage Areas

    Storage areas glove box lift the glovebox handle up to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glovebox. Cupholders your vehicle has cupholders located between the front seats. Slide the cover back to expose them. There are also cupholders in the armrest of the second row seat. Press the panel o...

  • Page 135: Cargo Cover

    If your vehicle has a luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof. You can get sliding crossrails through your dealer to use for tying things down. These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not ...

  • Page 136: Sunroof

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

  • Page 137

    Press the back of the sunroof switch to open the sunroof. When the switch is pressed to the first stop the sunroof will open to a desired position. Press the switch to the second stop to express open the sunroof to a preset comfort position. Press the second stop again to fully express open the sunr...

  • Page 138: Notes

    ✍ notes 2-58.

  • Page 139: Section 3

    Instrument panel overview ...............................3-4 hazard warning flashers ................................3-6 horn .............................................................3-6 tilt wheel .....................................................3-6 heated steering wheel ......................

  • Page 140: Section 3

    Oil pressure light .........................................3-42 security light ...............................................3-43 fog lamp light ............................................3-43 lights on reminder ......................................3-43 cruise control light ........................

  • Page 141: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 142: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 143

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Outlet adjustment on page 3-26. B. Turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3-7. C. Instrument panel cluster on page 3-30. D. Windshield wipers on page 3-9. E. Analog clock on page 3-21. F. Instrument panel storage on page 2-54. G. Dic...

  • Page 145: Heated Steering Wheel

    Heated steering wheel for vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for this feature is located on the steering wheel. ( : press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start he...

  • Page 146

    Turn and lane-change signals an arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change ...

  • Page 147: Flash-to-Pass

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

  • Page 148: Windshield Washer

    6 (delay adjustment): use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature. The closer the band is moved toward mist, the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work. 6 (low speed): for slow, steady wiping cycles. 1 (high ...

  • Page 149: Rear Window Wiper/washer

    Rear window wiper/washer { caution: in freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. The switch for the rear washer/wiper is located in the overhead console. Z (rear wiper): press this side of...

  • Page 150: Headlamp Washer

    Headlamp washer for vehicles with headlamp washers, they are located to the inside of the headlamps. Press l located at the end of the windshield wiper lever, to wash the headlamps and windshield. After the first wash, the headlamps will be washed after the fifth press of the windshield washer butto...

  • Page 151: Caution:

    The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. T (on/off): press to turn the system on and off. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise control is on. + res (resume/accelerate): press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. S...

  • Page 152

    Resuming a set speed if the brakes are applied while the cruise control is at a set speed, the cruise control disengages. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +res button on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the speed selected ...

  • Page 153: Headlamps

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

  • Page 154: 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, the exterior lamp control must be in auto. The wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off, when the ignition is turned to...

  • Page 155: Fog Lamps

    To drive the vehicle with the drl off, turn the exterior lamp control off. Then turn on the fog lamps or parking lamps, and the drl will turn off. This works regardless of gear position and whether or not the parking brake is set. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. Light se...

  • Page 156: Entry Lighting

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

  • Page 157: 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 158: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

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

  • Page 159: Analog Clock

    Ashtray for vehicles with an ashtray, it is located under the climate control system on the instrument panel. Press the door to release the ashtray. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the instrument panel by holding the edges and pulling straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. T...

  • Page 160: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual climate control system the heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. A. Fan control b. Display c. Air delivery mode control d. Temperature control e. Air conditioning f. Power g. Air inlet control h. Pass (passenger) clima...

  • Page 161

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

  • Page 162

    0 (defrost): this mode clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield with some air going to the side window outlets. When selected, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freez...

  • Page 163

    Air conditioning # (air conditioning): press to turn the air conditioning on or off, and override the automatic system. When selecting the auto fan or auto mode, the air conditioning comes on automatically, as necessary. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so water might drip ...

  • Page 164: Outlet Adjustment

    Rear window defogger the rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. (rear defogger): press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger stays on for about 20 minutes, before turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear defogger ca...

  • Page 165

    Rear air conditioning system for vehicles with the rear air conditioning system, it has two fan speed selectors. One fan speed selector is located in the front overhead console and the other is located in the headliner above the second row seats. The rear air conditioning system is designed to provi...

  • Page 166

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

  • Page 167: Indicators

    3. While pressing forward, lift the access panel out of the clipped position and pull towards the front of the vehicle. This releases the clips and allows the panel door to be removed. 4. Remove the old filter and insert a new one. Make sure the arrow on the filter is pointing toward the passenger c...

  • Page 168: Instrument Panel Cluster

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

  • Page 169: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer the speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “speedometer” under dic operation and displays on page 3-46 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer...

  • Page 170: Airbag Readiness Light

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

  • Page 171: Caution:

    { caution: if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehi...

  • Page 172: Caution:

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

  • Page 173: 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 174: Caution:

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

  • Page 175: Warning Light

    Antilock brake system (abs) warning light for vehicles with the antilock brake system (abs), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the abs ligh...

  • Page 176: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Engine coolant temperature warning light this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Notice: driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on coul...

  • Page 177: Tire Pressure Light

    Tire pressure light this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. This light also comes on when one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated. A...

  • Page 178

    Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on,...

  • Page 179

    Light on steady: an emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: • make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See filling the tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic s...

  • Page 180: 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 the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehi...

  • Page 181: Caution:

    { caution: do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covere...

  • Page 182: Cruise Control Light

    Cruise control light the cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See cruise control on page 3-12 for more information. Highbeam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/...

  • Page 183

    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 3-51 for more information. All of the following situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fu...

  • Page 184

    While the driver shift control (dsc) feature is active, the dic will change to show the selected gear. See “driver shift control (dsc)” under automatic transmission operation on page 2-27 for more information. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the display. Be sure to take an...

  • Page 185

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

  • Page 186

    Fuel used this display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (l) of fuel used since the last reset of this display. To reset this display, press the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. Timer on/off this display can be used like a stopwatch. You can record the time it takes to tr...

  • Page 187

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

  • Page 188

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

  • Page 189: Dic Warnings And Messages

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

  • Page 190

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

  • Page 191

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

  • Page 192

    Ice possible drive with care this message displays when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. Left rear door open this message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed complete...

  • Page 193

    Rear access open this message displays when the liftgate is not closed completely. Make sure that the liftgate is closed completely. Remote key learning active this message displays while you are matching a remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to your vehicle. See “matching transmitter(s) to your ...

  • Page 194

    Service brake assist this message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the antilock brake system warning light may also display on the instrument panel cluster. See brake system warning light on page 3-36 and antilock brake system (abs) warning lig...

  • Page 195

    Back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the stabilitrak ® system inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See stabilitrak ® system on page 4-6 for more information. Service suspension sys (system) this message displays when the magnetic ride control or aut...

  • Page 196

    Service vehicle soon this message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. Speed limited to xxx mph (km/h) this message displays when your vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle detect...

  • Page 197

    Starting disabled service throttle 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 198: Dic Vehicle Customization

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

  • Page 199

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

  • Page 200

    Auto door lock this feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See programmable automatic door locks on page 2-10 for more information. Press the customization button until auto door lock appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button to access the setting...

  • Page 201

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

  • Page 202

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

  • Page 203

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

  • Page 204

    Park tilt mirrors if the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). See park tilt mirrors on page 2-40 for more information. Press the customization button until park tilt mirrors a...

  • Page 205

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

  • Page 206: Audio System(S)

    Factory settings this feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until factory settings appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down ...

  • Page 207: Setting The Clock

    Notice: contact your dealer/retailer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has re...

  • Page 208

    For a six-disc cd player to turn the radio clock display on or off: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the menu button until the h label option is displayed. 3. Press the pushbutton located under the h label until the clock and date settings appear. 4. Press the pushbutton located under the forward arro...

  • Page 209

    For a six-disc cd player this type of radio has a menu button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the menu button until the h label option is displayed. 3. Press the pushbutton located under the h label and the hr, min, mm, dd, yyyy (hour, minute, ...

  • Page 210: Radio(S)

    For the six-disc cd player to change the time and date default setting: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year, by pressing the menu button. 2. Once the h label displays, press the pushbutton located under that lab...

  • Page 211

    Playing the radio o (power/volume): press to turn the system on and off. Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. Speed compensated volume (scv): radios with speed compensated volume (scv) automatically adjusts radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as drivi...

  • Page 212

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

  • Page 213

    Setting the tone (bass/midrange/treble) bass/mid/treb (bass, midrange, or treble): to adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the a knob until the tone control labels display. Continue pressing to highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton positioned under the desired label. Turn this knob...

  • Page 214

    Undesired xm categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category: 1. Press the menu button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the xm cat label. 3. Turn the a knob to display the category you want removed. 4. Press the pushbutton locat...

  • Page 215

    Playing a cd (single cd player) insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the cd should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a cd in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the cd starts playing where it st...

  • Page 216

    A (tune): turn to select tracks on the cd currently playing. © seek ¨ : press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving ba...

  • Page 217

    Cd/aux (cd/auxiliary): press to play a cd when listening to the radio. The cd icon and track number displays when a cd is in the player. Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, no a...

  • Page 218

    Playing an mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw disc radios with the mp3 feature are capable of playing an mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw disc. For more information on how to play an mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw disc, see using an mp3 on page 3-81 later in this section. Cd messages disc error: if an error message displays and/or ...

  • Page 219: Using An Mp3

    To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, press the radio cd/aux button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. O (power/volume): turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or...

  • Page 220

    Mp3/wma format if you burn your own mp3/wma disc on a personal computer: • make sure the mp3/wma files are recorded on a cd-r or cd-rw disc. • do not mix standard audio and mp3/wma files on one disc. • the cd player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files. • cre...

  • Page 221

    Root directory the root directory of the cd-r or cd-rw is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as f1 root. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders. However, playlists (px) are alwa...

  • Page 222

    File system and naming the song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the id3 tag. If the song name is not present in the id3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .Mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are ...

  • Page 223

    © seek ¨ : press the left seek arrow to go to the start of the current mp3/wma file, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right seek arrow to go to the next mp3/wma file. If either seek arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through mp3/wm...

  • Page 224

    H (music navigator): use the music navigator feature to play mp3/wma files on the cd-r or cd-rw in order by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label. The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album id3 tag information. It may take several minutes ...

  • Page 225: 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 226: Navigation/radio System

    Navigation/radio system for vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate navigation system manual. Rear seat entertainment (rse) system if the vehicle has a navigation radio system, it could have the rear seat entertainment (rse) system. For more information on how to use the rse system...

  • Page 227

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

  • Page 228: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Prog (program): press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a cd or dvd audio disc is playing, press this button to go to the beginning of the cd ...

  • Page 229: Radio Reception

    Y / c z (previous/next): press to go to the previous or the next radio station stored as a favorite. When a cd is playing, press either arrow to go to the previous or to the next track. Press c z to end an onstar hands-free call. + e − e (volume): press to increase or to decrease the radio volume. B...

  • Page 230: Rear Side Window Antenna

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

  • Page 231: Section 4

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

  • Page 232: The Vehicle

    Your driving, the road, and the vehicle defensive driving defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” the first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — see safety belts: they are for everyone on page 1-13. { caution: assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists...

  • Page 233: Control Of A Vehicle

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

  • Page 234

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

  • Page 235: Braking In Emergencies

    Abs can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: abs does not change the t...

  • Page 236: Stabilitrak

    Stabilitrak ® system the vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability enhancement system called stabilitrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Stabilitrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy...

  • Page 237

    This warning light comes on if there is a problem with the traction control system. See traction control system (tcs) warning light on page 3-37. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. Tcs automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is s...

  • Page 238: Magnetic Ride Control™

    Magnetic ride control™ vehicles with this feature automatically adjust the ride of the vehicle based on driving conditions. Magnetic ride control monitors the suspension system to determine the proper system response. If the controller detects a problem within the system, the dic will display a serv...

  • Page 239

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

  • Page 240: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-road recovery the vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicl...

  • Page 241: Off-Road Driving

    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 242

    The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Always wear your safety belt and observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain. Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road and this is certainly true for off-road driving...

  • Page 243: Caution:

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

  • Page 244

    Environmental concerns off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: • always use established trails, roads, and areas...

  • Page 245: Caution:

    Getting familiar with off-road driving it is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-roading requires some new and different skills. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes need to constantly sweep the terrain for une...

  • Page 246

    Scanning the terrain off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. Be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Surface conditions: off-roading surfaces can be hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow, or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the v...

  • Page 247: Caution:

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

  • Page 248: Caution:

    Driving uphill once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: • use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. • get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain speed. Not using more power than needed can avoid spinning the wheels or sliding. { caution: turning or driving across stee...

  • Page 249

    If the vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and you cannot make it up the hill: • push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards and apply the parking brake. • if the engine is still running, shift the transmission to r (reverse), release the parking brake, and slowly b...

  • Page 250: Caution:

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

  • Page 251: Caution:

    Driving across an incline an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. To decide whether to try to drive across the incline, consider the following: { caution: driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed. ...

  • Page 252: Caution:

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

  • Page 253: Caution:

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

  • Page 254: Driving At Night

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

  • Page 255: 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 crashes...

  • Page 256: 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 257: Caution:

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

  • Page 258: Caution:

    The antilock brake system (abs) on page 4-4 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in s...

  • Page 259: Mud, Ice, Or Snow

    Caution: (continued) for more information about carbon monoxide, see engine exhaust on page 2-36. 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 ...

  • Page 260: Loading The Vehicle

    Rocking your vehicle to get it out turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between r (reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait u...

  • Page 261

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

  • Page 262

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

  • Page 263

    Item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) c available occupant and cargo weight = 700 lbs (317 kg) item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtrac...

  • Page 264

    Item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) c available cargo weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle’s cap...

  • Page 265: Caution:

    The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo, and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer. The certification/tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called gross axle weight rating (gawr). To find out the actual loads on your front a...

  • Page 266: 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 sudd...

  • Page 267

    Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: • what is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • what is the distance that will be travelled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long t...

  • Page 268: Level Control

    Dolly towing notice: towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground. Rear-wheel drive (rwd) vehicles, can be towed u...

  • Page 269: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer { caution: the driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. The driver and passengers could be seriously injured. Th...

  • Page 270

    Pulling a trailer here are some important points: • there are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provinc...

  • Page 271

    Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Package maximum trailer weight gcwr* base 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 6,853 lbs (3 808 kg) v92 trailering package 4,250 lbs (1 928 kg) 9,353 lbs (4 242 kg) *the gross combination weight rating (gcwr...

  • Page 272

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

  • Page 273

    Consider the following example: a vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle. It has a gvwr of 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg), a rgawr of 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) and a gcwr (gross combination weight rating) of 14,000 lbs (6 ...

  • Page 274

    It is important that the vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings — gcwr, gvwr, rgawr, maximum trailer rating or tongue weight. The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle and trailer. Total weight on the vehicle’s tires be sure the vehicle’s tires are ...

  • Page 275

    Tow/haul mode pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow/haul mode. This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/haul mode is on. Tow/haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See tow/haul mode...

  • Page 276: Caution:

    Driving with a trailer { caution: when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death...

  • Page 277

    Following distance stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing more passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. Because the rig is longer, it ...

  • Page 278: Caution:

    Driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce the vehicle’s spee...

  • Page 279

    Leaving after parking on a hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: • start the engine • shift into a gear • release the parking brake 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance w...

  • Page 280: Notes

    ✍ notes 4-50

  • Page 281: Section 5

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

  • Page 282: Section 5

    Buying new tires .........................................5-66 different size tires and wheels ......................5-68 uniform tire quality grading ..........................5-68 wheel alignment and tire balance ..................5-70 wheel replacement ......................................5-70 t...

  • Page 283: 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 the vehicle, they can affect v...

  • Page 284: Requirements

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

  • Page 285: The Vehicle

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

  • Page 286: Gasoline Specifications

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

  • Page 287: Additives

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

  • Page 288: Filling The Tank

    Filling the tank { caution: fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off the engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling the vehicle. Do...

  • Page 289: Caution:

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

  • Page 290: Caution:

    Filling a portable fuel container { caution: never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • dispense ...

  • Page 291: Hood Release

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

  • Page 292

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

  • Page 293

    A. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-99. B. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-38. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-38. D. Battery. See battery on page 5-37. E. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air f...

  • Page 294

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

  • Page 295

    A. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-38. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-38. C. Battery. See battery on page 5-37. D. Passenger compartment air filter. See passenger compartment air filter on page 3-28. E. Power steering fluid reservoir. See power...

  • Page 296: Engine Oil

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

  • Page 297

    When to add engine oil if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see capacities and specifications on page 5-109. Notice: do not add too...

  • Page 298

    What kind of engine oil to use look for three things: • gm4718m this 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. Use only an oil that meets gm standard gm47...

  • Page 299: Engine Oil Life System

    Engine oil additives / engine oil flushes do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet gm standards are all you need for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the ...

  • Page 300: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    What to do with used oil used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags...

  • Page 301: Caution:

    When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at the maintenance ii intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. See scheduled maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, i...

  • Page 302: Cooling System

    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 303: Caution:

    { caution: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If y...

  • Page 304: Caution:

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

  • Page 305

    Checking coolant the vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The coolant surge tank and pressure cap are located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, toward the rear of the engine compartment. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. ...

  • Page 306: Caution:

    How to add coolant to the surge tank { 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. Notice: this vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure ...

  • Page 307: Caution:

    { caution: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank p...

  • Page 308

    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 309: Engine Overheating

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

  • Page 310: Caution:

    If steam is coming from the engine compartment { 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...

  • Page 311: Operating Mode

    If the engine coolant temperature gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not come back on, con...

  • Page 312: Windshield Washer Fluid

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

  • Page 313

    Adding washer fluid the washer fluid low add fluid message will appear on the driver information center (dic) when the fluid level is low. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-51 for more information. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See engine c...

  • Page 314: Brakes

    Brakes brake fluid the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot-3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: • the brake fluid level goes down because of n...

  • Page 315: Caution:

    Checking brake fluid check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12. The fluid level should be above min. If it is not, have your brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make ...

  • Page 316: Caution:

    Brake wear this 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 the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. {...

  • Page 317: 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. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced — fo...

  • Page 318: Jump Starting

    Jump starting if the 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 c...

  • Page 319: Caution:

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

  • Page 320: Caution:

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

  • Page 321

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

  • Page 322: 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 323: 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 324: 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 325: 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 326: Lighting

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

  • Page 327

    4. Lift the wiper blade assembly up so it is in a t-shaped position. You should be able to see a tab. 5. Squeeze the tab together and pull the wiper blade assembly down far enough to release it from the j-hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly away from the arm. Allowing the wiper blade arm...

  • Page 328: 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. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. { caution: • poorly mai...

  • Page 329: Winter Tires

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

  • Page 330: 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 331

    (f) uniform tire quality grading (utqg) : tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see uniform tire quality grading on page 5-68. (g) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that ...

  • Page 332

    (e) tire inflation : the temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kpa). For more information on tire pressure and inflation see inflation - tire pressure on page 5-56. (f) tire size : a combination of letters and numbers define a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, ...

  • Page 333

    (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 334

    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 5-56. Curb weight : the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment includin...

  • Page 335

    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 name molding that is higher or deeper than the same mo...

  • Page 336: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    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 the vehicle on page 4-30. Inflation - tire pressure tires need the correct...

  • Page 337

    When to check check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi (420 kpa). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see compact spare tire on page 5-88. How to check use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire press...

  • Page 338: 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 339

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

  • Page 340

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

  • Page 341

    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 342

    • 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 vehicl...

  • Page 343

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

  • Page 344

    Tire inspection and rotation we recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See when it is time for new tires on page 5-65 for more information. Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehicle has the following tire combinations:...

  • Page 345: Caution:

    Reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 5-60. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut torque” under capacities and specifications on page 5-109. { caution: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, ca...

  • Page 346: Buying New Tires

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

  • Page 347: Caution:

    Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for h, v, w, y and zr speed rated tires. If you choose snow tires with a lower speed rating, never exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability. { caution: mixing tires could cause you to lose control while d...

  • Page 348: Caution:

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

  • Page 349: Warning:

    While the tires available on general motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional general motors tire performance criteria (tpc) standards. Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating base...

  • Page 350: Warning:

    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 351: Caution:

    If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or tire pressure monitor system (tpms) sensors, replace them only with new gm original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and tpms sensors for your vehicle. { caution: using...

  • Page 352: Tire Chains

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

  • Page 353: If A Tire Goes Flat

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

  • Page 354: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See hazard warning flashers on page 3-6. { caution: changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you ...

  • Page 355

    A. Wheel block b. Flat tire the following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment is located in the rear of the vehicle. To access the equipment: 1. Remove the storage bin to access the jack if your vehicle has the cargo management ...

  • Page 356

    Removing the spare tire the compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. See compact spare tire on page 5-88 for more information about the compact spare. To remove the spare tire from the vehicle, do the following: a. Wheel wrench b. Cable c. Retainer d. Compact spare ...

  • Page 357

    If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch might be engaged causing the tire not to lower. Do the following to check the cable: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. If it is not visible, see secondary latch system on page 5-82. 2. If it is visible, first try to tight...

  • Page 358: Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire to remove the flat tire and install the spare: 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See changing a flat tire on page 5-74 for more information. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn the handle about ...

  • Page 359: Caution:

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

  • Page 360

    8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 9. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire. 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 5-80

  • Page 361: Caution:

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

  • Page 362: Caution:

    15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. { caution: incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere...

  • Page 363: Caution:

    { caution: before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the instructions listed next. { caution: someone standing too close during the procedure could be injur...

  • Page 364

    5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place, this lets you know that the secondary latch has released. 7. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench count...

  • Page 365: Tools

    10. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening when the spare tire has been completely lowered. 11. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. You will not be able to store a spare tire using the ho...

  • Page 366

    Storing the flat tire with third row passengers 1. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. 2. Use the power third row seat button, near the liftgate, to tilt the third row seatback forward slightly. 3. Place the flat tire in the t...

  • Page 367: Caution:

    Storing the spare tire and tools { caution: the underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down. If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing upwards, the secondary latch will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from the v...

  • Page 368: Compact Spare Tire

    7. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench until you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. 8. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Pu...

  • Page 369: Appearance Care

    And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. Notice: tire chains will not fit the compact spare. Using them can damage the vehicle and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on the compact spare. ...

  • Page 370: Fabric/carpet

    Do not clean the vehicle using: • a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. • a stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle’s interior surfaces. • heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and doe...

  • Page 371: Leather

    4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water. If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary...

  • Page 372: Plastic Surfaces

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

  • Page 373: Weatherstrips

    Weatherstrips silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13. Washing your vehicle the...

  • Page 374: Finish Care

    Finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. If the vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the...

  • Page 375: And Trim

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

  • Page 376: Tires

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

  • Page 377: 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. It can be seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle. The vin also appears on the certification/t...

  • Page 378: Electrical System

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

  • Page 379: Underhood Fuse Block

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

  • Page 380

    Relays usage a/c cmprsr cltch air conditioning compressor clutch accy accessory power (rear wipers, inside rearview mirror) fan s/p series/parallel engine cooling fan relays usage fan 1 engine cooling fan motors fan 2 engine cooling fan motors fog lamp front fog lamps frt wash front washer pump 5-10...

  • Page 381

    Relays usage fuel pump fuel pump hdlp wash headlamp washer pump (optional) hi beam high-beam headlamps horn horn ign ignition switch (on) lo beam - w/o hid/hid low-beam headlamps pwr/trn powertrain/engine control module (ecm) rear wash rear washer pump spare spare spare spare strtr starter solenoid ...

  • Page 382

    Mini fuses usage a/c cltch air conditioning compressor clutch abs ign abs ignition, variable effort steering accy wpr rear wiper motor & switch, inside rearview mirror airbag sensing diagnostic module (sdm), occupant sensor display, instrument cluster aux outlet center console accessory power outlet...

  • Page 383: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Mini fuses usage rt lo beam right side low-beam headlamp rvc snsr battery regulated voltage control sense spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare spare tcm batt transmission control module (tcm) wpr windshield wiper motor circuit breaker usage hdlp wash headlamp...

  • Page 384

    Relays usage elc electronic level control (elc) compressor motor lh/pos/prk lamp front & rear park lamps relays usage prk lamp not used rear/fog not used rt pos not used 5-104.

  • Page 385

    Relays usage spare spare spare spare stop not used mini fuses usage 3rd row sw/rfa flip fold seat switches, remote keyless entry system module amp audio amplifier aux pwr outlet rear auxiliary power outlet driver dr mdl driver door module (locks, outside rearview mirror, window switches) lh/prk pos ...

  • Page 386: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

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

  • Page 387

    Relays usage lck rear door locks rear defog rear window defogger run rear air conditioning blower motor, climate control ignition, heated steering wheel relays usage spare spare spare spare spare spare 5-107.

  • Page 388

    Relays usage spare spare unlck rear door locks mini fuses usage airbag sensing diagnostic module (sdm), occupant sensor, rollover sensor bcm 3 hush panel lamps, overhead courtesy lamp assembly, right side front turn lamp cnstr/vent canister vent solenoid dr/lck rear door locks elc electronic levelin...

  • Page 389

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

  • Page 390

    Application capacities english metric transmission fluid (pan removal and replacement) 5-speed automatic 7.4 qt 7.0 l 6-speed automatic 6.7 qt 6.3 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 this manual. ...

  • Page 391: 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 392: 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 the vehicle warranties. See the warranty and owner assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer for details. Maintenance requireme...

  • Page 393: Caution:

    Using the maintenance schedule we want to help keep this 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 the veh...

  • Page 394: Scheduled Maintenance

    Owner checks and services on page 6-9 tells what should be checked, when to check it, and what can easily be done to help keep the vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13 and maintenance repla...

  • Page 395

    When the change engine oil soon message appears, the following services, checks, and inspections are required: ❑ change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 5-16. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 5-19. An emission control service. ❑ lubricate chassis components. See...

  • Page 396

    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 397

    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) all-wheel-drive vehicles: change transfer case fluid (severe service). See footnotes (n) and (p). • • • all-wheel-drive vehicles...

  • Page 398: Maintenance Footnotes

    Maintenance footnotes # lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints require lubrication but should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°f (-12°c) or higher, or they could be damaged. (a) visually inspect brake lines and hoses ...

  • Page 399: Owner Checks And Services

    (h) change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − in heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°f (32°c) or higher. − in hilly or mountainous terrain. − when doing frequent trailer towing. − uses suc...

  • Page 400: At Each Fuel Fill

    At each fuel fill it is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Engine oil level check notice: it is important to check the engine oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to the engine not covered by th...

  • Page 401: 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 starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and t...

  • Page 402: Caution:

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

  • Page 403: 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 404

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

  • Page 405

    Maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part gm part numbers acdelco part numbers engine air cleaner/filter 3.6l and 4.6l engines 25798271 a2944c engine oil filter 3.6l v6 25177917 pf2129 4.6l ...

  • Page 406: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine drive belt routing 3.6l v6 engine 4.6l v8 engine 6-16.

  • Page 407: 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 408

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

  • Page 409

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

  • Page 410

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

  • Page 411: Section 7

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

  • Page 412: 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 the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes,...

  • Page 413

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

  • Page 414

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

  • Page 415: 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, including tips and vid...

  • Page 416: 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 417: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    Mexico, central america and caribbean islands/countries (except puerto rico and u.S. Virgin islands) — customer assistance general motors de mexico, s. De r.L. De c.V. Customer assistance center paseo de la reforma # 2740 col. Lomas de bezares c.P. 11910, mexico, d.F. 01-800-508-0000 long distance: ...

  • Page 418

    Coverage services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever comes first. In the u.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside assistance is not a part of the new vehicle limited w...

  • Page 419

    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 420: 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 421: Collision Damage Repair

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

  • Page 422

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

  • Page 423

    If a crash occurs here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • if there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do n...

  • Page 424: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 425: Canadian Government

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

  • Page 426: Privacy

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

  • Page 427: Event Data Recorders

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

  • Page 428: Onstar

    Onstar ® if your vehicle has onstar and you subscribe to the onstar services, please refer to the onstar terms and conditions for information on data collection and use. See also onstar ® system on page 2-43 in this manual for more information. Navigation system if your vehicle has a navigation syst...

  • Page 429

    A accessories and modifications ............................ 5-3 accessory power outlets ................................. 3-20 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....................................................... 1-70 additives, fuel .................................................

  • Page 430

    Audio system ................................................. 3-68 audio steering wheel controls ...................... 3-90 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual .............................. 3-88 radio reception .......................................... 3-91 rear seat audio (rsa) ........

  • Page 431

    Chemical paint spotting ................................... 5-96 child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-39 infants and young children ........................... 1-36 lower anchors and tethers for children .......... 1-43 older children ..............................

  • Page 432

    Customer assistance information (cont.) reporting safety defects to the canadian government .............................. 7-15 reporting safety defects to the united states government ......................... 7-14 roadside service .......................................... 7-7 service publications...

  • Page 433

    Engine air cleaner/filter ......................................... 5-20 check and service engine soon lamp ........... 3-39 coolant ...................................................... 5-23 coolant heater ............................................ 2-26 coolant temperature gage ....................

  • Page 434

    G gage engine coolant temperature ......................... 3-38 fuel .......................................................... 3-44 speedometer .............................................. 3-31 tachometer ................................................. 3-31 garage door opener ....................

  • Page 435

    J jump starting ................................................. 5-38 k keyless entry system ....................................... 2-4 keys ............................................................... 2-3 l labeling, tire sidewall ..................................... 5-50 lamp malfunction ind...

  • Page 436

    Locks central door unlocking system ....................... 2-9 delayed locking .......................................... 2-10 door ........................................................... 2-9 lockout protection ....................................... 2-11 power door ...............................

  • Page 437

    O odometer ...................................................... 3-31 off-road driving ............................................. 4-11 off-road recovery .......................................... 4-10 oil engine ....................................................... 5-16 pressure light ...........

  • Page 438

    Power (cont.) lumbar controls ........................................... 1-4 retained accessory ..................................... 2-24 seat ............................................................ 1-3 steering fluid ............................................. 5-31 windows ...................

  • Page 439

    Retained accessory power ............................... 2-24 roadside service ........................................................ 7-7 rocking your vehicle to get it out .................... 4-30 routing, engine drive belt ............................... 6-16 running the vehicle while parked .....

  • Page 440

    Stabilitrak ® system ........................................... 4-6 start vehicle, remote ....................................... 2-7 starting the engine ......................................... 2-24 steering .......................................................... 4-8 steering wheel controls, a...

  • Page 441

    Tires (cont.) wheel replacement ..................................... 5-70 when it is time for new tires ...................... 5-65 winter tires ................................................ 5-49 tow/haul mode ............................................... 2-31 tow/haul mode light ................

  • Page 442

    Where to put the restraint ............................... 1-42 windows ....................................................... 2-15 power ........................................................ 2-16 windshield washer ...................................................... 3-10 washer fluid ...........