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Cadillac 2009 STS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint system ............................. 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 rear seats ............................................... 1-6 safety belts .............................................. 1-7 child restraints ..................................

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    Windshield wiper blade replacement ......... 5-52 tires ...................................................... 5-54 appearance care ................................... 5-105 vehicle identification ............................... 5-112 electrical system .................................... 5-113 capa...

  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath, and the name sts are registered trademarks and the name sts-v is a trademark of general motors corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Gm reserves the right to make changes after th...

  • Page 4: Caution:

    Safety warnings and symbols a circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “do not,” “do not do this” or “do not let this happen.” a box with the word caution is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning. { caution: these mean there is...

  • Page 5: Section 1

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

  • Page 6: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust the seat: • move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. • raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal cont...

  • Page 7: Heated Seats

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

  • Page 8: Power Reclining Seatbacks

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

  • Page 9: Caution:

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

  • Page 10: Rear Seats

    Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. The front head restraints can also tilt forward or rearward. Rear seats heated seats if the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located ...

  • Page 11: 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 12

    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 13

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-9.

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    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 1-10

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    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 16

    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 17

    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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: Caution:

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

  • Page 22: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { caution: you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head an...

  • Page 23: Caution:

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

  • Page 24: Caution:

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

  • Page 25: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, 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 26

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

  • Page 27

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 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. Shoulder belt height adjuster your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right fro...

  • Page 28

    Safety belt pretensioners your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if the thr...

  • Page 29

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

  • Page 30: Caution:

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

  • Page 31: Safety Belt Extender

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

  • Page 32: Child Restraints

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

  • Page 33: Caution:

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

  • Page 34: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. 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 35: 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 36: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (1...

  • Page 37: 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 restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing ...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: Caution:

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

  • Page 42: Caution:

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

  • Page 43: Children (Latch)

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

  • Page 44

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

  • Page 45

    Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. J (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the...

  • Page 46: Caution:

    The top tether anchors are located under covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a nationa...

  • Page 47: 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 48

    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. Open the top tether anchor cover to exp...

  • Page 49: 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 50

    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. 1-46.

  • Page 51: Right Front Seat Position

    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 52: Caution:

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

  • Page 53

    In canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it ...

  • Page 54

    5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward...

  • Page 55: Airbag System

    If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “if the on indicator is lit for a child restraint ” under passenger sensing system on page 1...

  • Page 56: Caution:

    Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { caution: you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed ...

  • Page 57: Caution:

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

  • Page 58

    The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Driver side shown, passenger side similar 1-54.

  • Page 59: Caution:

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

  • Page 60

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

  • Page 61

    Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. A roof-rail airbag is intended to deploy on the side of ...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: Caution:

    The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Accident statistics sho...

  • Page 65

    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 66

    For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints shou...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69

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

  • Page 70: 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 71: After A Crash

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

  • Page 72: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-68.

  • Page 73: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 keyless access system ...................................2-4 keyless access system operation ....................2-5 remote vehicle start ....................................2-11 doors and locks ....................................

  • Page 74: Section 2

    Object detection systems ...............................2-42 ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) ...........................................2-42 side blind zone alert (sbza) .........................2-44 lane departure warning (ldw) ......................2-48 onstar ® system .........................

  • Page 75: Keys

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

  • Page 76: Keyless Access System

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

  • Page 77

    Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try this: • check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. It may be necessary to...

  • Page 78

    Keyless trunk opening to open the trunk with the keyless access transmitter within range, press the trunk release button located above the license plate on the trunk. See trunk on page 2-15 for additional information. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See keyless access...

  • Page 79

    G (trunk): press and hold to unlock the trunk. If the engine is running, the shift lever must be in p (park). L (vehicle locator/panic alarm): press and release to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times and the turn signal lamps flash three times. Press and hold l for three seconds to sound...

  • Page 80

    6. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket, located inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats, with the transmitter buttons facing the front of the vehicle. 7. A beep sounds once programming in complete. The dic displays ready for 3 or ...

  • Page 81

    2. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket, located inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats, with the transmitter buttons facing the front of the vehicle. 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the driver door...

  • Page 82

    Starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery if the transmitter battery is weak, the dic may display no fobs detected when trying to start the vehicle. To start the vehicle, place the transmitter in the center console storage area transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the front of the...

  • Page 83: Remote Vehicle Start

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

  • Page 84

    Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. The remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running. If you press the lock button and then hold the remote start button on the keyless access transmitter ag...

  • Page 85: 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 86: Locks

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

  • Page 87: Lockout Protection

    Lockout protection the vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver’s door when all doors are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. When the driver’s door is reopened, the key in reminder chime will sound continuously. T...

  • Page 88

    Trunk lid release there are three ways to open the trunk lid. • v (trunk lid release): press this button located on the driver’s door. The vehicle must be in p (park) or n (neutral) and the valet mode turned off. To disable valet mode, see valet lockout switch on page 2-23. • press the trunk lid rel...

  • Page 89

    If your vehicle has lost battery power, you can still access the trunk by unlocking and lowering the rear seat pass-through door and pulling the emergency trunk release handle. Rear seat pass-through door to open the door: 1. Pull the rear seat armrest down. 2. If the door is locked, insert the key ...

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: Caution:

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

  • Page 93: Sun Visors

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

  • Page 94

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

  • Page 95: Valet Lockout Switch

    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 keyless access transmitter and close the door. Wait about 30 seconds un...

  • Page 96: Immobilizer

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

  • Page 97: Vehicle

    If the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with the immobilizer system. Press the start button again. If the vehicle does not start and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, place the transmitter ...

  • Page 98: Ignition Positions

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

  • Page 99: Starting The Engine

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

  • Page 100

    3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. 4. If the engine does not start and no dic message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again to let the cranking motor cool down. If the...

  • Page 101: Engine Coolant Heater

    Stopping the engine move the shift lever to p (park) and press the acc. Button located on the instrument panel. If the shifter is not in p (park), the engine shuts off and the vehicle goes into the accessory mode. The dic displays shift to park. Once the shifter is moved to p (park), the vehicle tur...

  • Page 102: Caution:

    5. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer in the area where you will be pa...

  • Page 103: 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 104

    Driver shift control (dsc) notice: if you drive the vehicle at high rpms without upshifting while using driver shift control (dsc), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using dsc. Driver shift control (dsc) allows you shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual t...

  • Page 105: Parking Brake

    If shifting is prevented for any reason, the selected gear will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. The transmission will allow you to shift to the gear selected and will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop. This will allow for more powe...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Shifting Out Of Park

    Torque lock torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into p (park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of p (park). To prevent torque lock, set t...

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 110: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror the vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with onstar ® controls; or it may have onstar and a compass display. See onstar ® system on page 2-50 and/or compass on page 2-38 for more information. The vehicle could have an intellibeam™ in...

  • Page 111

    Compass calibration if after few seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (for example, n for north), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Interference can be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. If the let...

  • Page 112: Outside Power Mirrors

    Outside power mirrors controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver’s door. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch left or right to choose the driver’s side or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the d...

  • Page 113: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Park tilt mirrors this feature assists the driver by improving rear obstacle detection and is useful in viewing the curb when parallel parking. The passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in r (reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when paral...

  • Page 114: 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 115

    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 116

    When the system does not seem to work properly if the urpa system will not activate due to a temporary condition a red light will be shown on the rear urpa display when the shift lever is moved into r (reverse). This occurs under the following conditions: • the ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep...

  • Page 117: Caution:

    { caution: sbza is only a lane changing aid and does not replace driver vision. Sbza does not detect: • vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly approaching. • pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in damage to the vehicle, i...

  • Page 118

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

  • Page 119

    Sbza is designed to ignore stationary objects; however, the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. This is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need service. Sbza does not operate when the left or right corners of the rear bu...

  • Page 120: Caution:

    Lane departure warning (ldw) if the vehicle has the ldw system. Read this entire section before using the system. { caution: the lane departure warning (ldw) system does not steer the vehicle and is only an aid to help you stay in your driving lane. The ldw system may not: • provide you with enough ...

  • Page 121

    How the system works ldw uses a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings. @ (lane departure warning): to turn ldw on or off, press the config hard key located on the navigation radio, then press @ . See “configure menu” in the index of the navi...

  • Page 122: Onstar

    Ldw error message service lane departure system: this message may appear in the dic to indicate that ldw is not working properly. If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-79 for mor...

  • Page 123

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

  • Page 124

    Onstar turn-by-turn navigation vehicles with the onstar turn-by-turn navigation system can provide voice-guided driving directions. Press the onstar button to have an onstar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions to the desired de...

  • Page 125: Universal Home Remote

    The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the onstar equipment to operate. There are other problems onstar cannot control that may prevent onstar from providing onstar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts ...

  • Page 126

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

  • Page 127

    Programming universal home remote — rolling code for questions or help programming the universal home remote system, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.Com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are rolling code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read ...

  • Page 128

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

  • Page 129

    The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could 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 swi...

  • Page 130

    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 written down in step 2 ...

  • Page 131

    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 that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button s...

  • Page 132: Storage Areas

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

  • Page 133: Vehicle Personalization

    Vent open: to open the power sunroof to the vent position from the closed position, press and hold the passenger’s side sunroof switch forward. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position. The sunshade must be opened manually. Express close: the express close feature wil...

  • Page 134

    If your vehicle has the navigation system, see “personalization” in the index of the navigation system manual for information on vehicle personalization. If your vehicle has the ability to program additional personalization features, the driver’s preferences are recalled by pressing any button on th...

  • Page 135

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

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

    Remote start with remote start you can choose which features are activated when the vehicle is started remotely. These features include the climate control system, the rear defogger, and the seat temperature, if your vehicle has this feature. See remote vehicle start on page 2-11 for more informatio...

  • Page 138

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

  • Page 139

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

  • Page 140

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

  • Page 141

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

  • Page 142

    Horn chirps at lock this feature sounds the horn once when the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off (default) to program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the personal settings men...

  • Page 143

    To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed previously under “entering the personal settings menu.” 2. Turn the tune/select knob until twilight delay is highlighted. 3...

  • Page 144

    Doors unlock at off this feature allows all of the doors to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off (default) to program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed previously under ...

  • Page 145

    Doors unlock in park the feature allows all of the doors to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into p (park). Programmable modes mode 1: on (default) mode 2: off to program the vehicle to a different mode: 1. Enter the personal settings menu by following the instructions listed pr...

  • Page 146

    Keyless doors unlock this feature automatically unlocks all of the doors when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and pull either front door handle. See door locks on page 2-13 for more information. Programmable modes mode 1: on (default) mode 2: off to program the vehicle t...

  • Page 147

    Keyless lock delay this feature allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the ignition is turned off and all doors become closed, the vehicle will determine how many keyless access transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at least one keyless a...

  • Page 148

    Front pass (passenger) window lock this feature allows you to choose whether or not to have the front passenger window deactivated as part of the window lockout button. If you would like the front passenger window to be deactivated when the window lockout button is pushed, turn this feature on. If t...

  • Page 149: Wheel

    Suspension mode if your vehicle has this feature, you can select between performance or touring modes. Performance mode is used where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. Touring mode is used for normal city and highway driving. Programmable modes mode 1: performance mode 2: t...

  • Page 150

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

  • Page 151

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

  • Page 152

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

  • Page 153

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

  • Page 154: Notes

    ✍ notes 2-82.

  • Page 155: Section 3

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

  • Page 156: Section 3

    Antilock brake system (abs) warning light ...........................................3-63 traction control system (tcs) warning light ...........................................3-63 lane departure warning light ........................3-64 engine coolant temperature warning light ......................

  • Page 157: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 158: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 159

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Outlet adjustment on page 3-52. B. Instrument panel brightness on page 3-40. Dic operation and displays on page 3-72. Head-up display (hud) on page 3-43 (if equipped). C. Turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3-7. Headlamps on page ...

  • Page 161: Heated Steering Wheel

    Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel towards the front or rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see vehicle personalization on page 2-61 and memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page 2-77. Heated steering wheel for vehicles with a heated steering wheel, th...

  • Page 162

    Turn and lane-change signals an arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes 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 briefly until the lane change i...

  • Page 163: System

    Headlamp high/low-beam changer push forward on the turn signal/multifunction lever to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high to low beam. If you turn the vehicle off with the high beams on, the next time you start your vehicle the low ...

  • Page 164: Caution:

    The forward collision alert (fca) system provides an audible and visual warning if you approach a vehicle too rapidly. Fca also provides a visual warning with no audible warning if you are following another vehicle much too closely. Fca uses the adaptive cruise control radar to detect a vehicle dire...

  • Page 165: Caution:

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

  • Page 166: Caution:

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

  • Page 167: Flash-to-Pass

    Cleaning the system the radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens. See “cleaning the system” under adaptive cruise control on page 3-20. Flash-to-pass this feature allows you to use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in fr...

  • Page 168: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers

    X (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 169: Windshield Washer

    Notice: going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the rainsense function. The rainsense system can be overridden at any time by manually turn...

  • Page 170: 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 171: Caution:

    These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. 9 (off): turns the system off. R (on): turns the system on. + (resume/accelerate): use this position to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or accelerate when cruise is already active. T (set/decrease): press to set the spe...

  • Page 172

    Resuming a set speed if the cruise control is at the set speed desired and then the brake is applied, the cruise control is disengaged. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the cruise control switch briefly from r to s . The vehicle wi...

  • Page 173

    Reducing speed while using cruise control there are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: • press t at the end of the lever until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. • to slow down in very small amounts, briefly press t . Each time this is done, the vehicle goes ...

  • Page 174: Adaptive Cruise Control

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

  • Page 175: Caution:

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

  • Page 176: Caution:

    The adaptive cruise controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel. 9 (off): turns the system off. R (on): turns the system on. S (resume/increase): use this position to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or increase the set speed when adaptive cruise control is already acti...

  • Page 177

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

  • Page 178

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

  • Page 179

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

  • Page 180: Caution:

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

  • Page 181: Caution:

    { caution: when the adaptive cruise control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. Adaptive cruise control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Do not use adaptive cruise control when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep ...

  • Page 182: Caution:

    Low-speed deactivation if your speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h) while following a vehicle ahead, adaptive cruise control will begin to disengage. The driver alert symbol on the hud will flash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since adaptive cruise control will not slow t...

  • Page 183: Caution:

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

  • Page 184: Caution:

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

  • Page 185

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

  • Page 186: Headlamps

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

  • Page 187

    ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • sidemarker lamps • taillamps • license plate lamps • instrument panel lights 5 (headlamps): turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Intellibeam™ intelligent high-beam headlamp control s...

  • Page 188

    Driving with intellibeam intellibeam only activates the high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the control of intellibeam, until any of the following situations occur: • the system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps. • the system detects a pre...

  • Page 189

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

  • Page 190: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Wiper activated headlamps this feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be enabled. See headlamps on page 3-32 for additional information. When the ignition is turned off, t...

  • Page 191

    To operate the vehicle with the drl off, turn the exterior lamp control off and then do one of the following: • turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. • turn the exterior lamp control to the headlamp position. • turn the exterior lamp control from auto to off and back to auto. ...

  • Page 192: Fog Lamps

    Fog lamps the fog lamp controls are located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. # (fog lamps): the band with this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off. The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. To turn the fog lamps on or off, turn the fog lamp band on the lever up to th...

  • Page 193

    With twilight sentinel the following will happen: • when it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps (drl) will go off, and the headlamps and parking lamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with headlamps will also come on. • when it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will g...

  • Page 194

    Exterior lighting battery saver if the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The battery saver ...

  • Page 195: Entry Lighting

    Entry lighting the entry lighting system turns on the reading and dome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if you press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. If activated by the transmitter, the lighting will remain active for about 25 secon...

  • Page 196: Electric Power Management

    Electric power management the vehicle has electric power management (epm) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quic...

  • Page 197: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Head-up display (hud) { caution: if the hud image is too bright, or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the hud image dim and placed low in your field of view. For vehicles with the head-up display (hud), so...

  • Page 198

    The hud controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the dic control panel. Off: turn the brightness control knob fully counterclockwise to turn the hud display off. ~ (head-up display): press to move the hud display up or down on the windshield. Hud cannot be adjusted side-to-side. Bri...

  • Page 199

    The ignition is on and the hud image cannot be seen check to see if: • the hud unit is covered. • the brightness is adjusted properly. • the hud display is adjusted to the proper height. • ambient light in the direction the vehicle is facing is low. • a fuse is blown. See fuses and circuit breakers ...

  • Page 200: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Pedal applied acc override when the pedal applied acc override message displays, the accelerator pedal is being pressed and the adaptive cruise control is overridden and cannot automatically apply the brakes. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the adaptive cruise control will return to normal o...

  • Page 201

    Use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. Notice: improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not co...

  • Page 202: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual climate control system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle with this system. Automatic operation a. Driver and passenger side power buttons b. Ventilated seat c. Auto d. Recirculation e. Air conditioning f. Heated seat g. Fan control h. Defro...

  • Page 203

    Manual operation o (driver’s temperature control): press to turn the entire climate control system on or off. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. O (passenger’s temperature control): press to turn the passenger climate control system on. Turn the knob to increas...

  • Page 204

    - (defog): this mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets, with some air directed to the side windows and outboard panel outlets. When this mode is selected, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the o...

  • Page 205

    Rear window defogger the rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The defogger only works when the ignition is on or during remote start, if programmed. See “personal settings menu” under vehicle personalization on page 2-61 for additional information. = ...

  • Page 206: Outlet Adjustment

    Sensors the solar sensor located on the instrument panel, near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The interior temperature sensor located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel, measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. The climate control system uses the info...

  • Page 207

    Rear climate control system the vehicle has a rear climate control system. The base model includes air outlets in the rear of the center console for cooling and under-seat air outlets for heating. The temperature, amount of airflow, and the air delivery mode is controlled automatically by the front ...

  • Page 208

    Passenger compartment air filter your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter. There are two types of filters available. There is a standard dust filter that traps small particles including pollen. There is, also, a dust/odor filter available that traps dust and pollen and us...

  • Page 209: Indicators

    4. Lift the inboard edge of the deflector to release the retention tab. 5. Lift and slide the water deflector toward the inboard side and remove it. 6. The top edge of the filter should be visible. Reach in and lift the filter out, pulling upward and toward the front of the vehicle. 7. Insert the ne...

  • Page 210: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument panel cluster the instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, how much fuel is being used and many of the other things needed to drive safely and economically. United states base version shown, canada and uplevel similar...

  • Page 211: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer the speedometer shows the speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “mph (km)” under dic operation and displays on page 3-72 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. The vehicle’s odometer works toget...

  • Page 212: 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 1-59 for more information. The pas...

  • Page 213: 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 214: Caution:

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

  • Page 215: 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 216: Caution:

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

  • Page 217: 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 218: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Lane departure warning light for vehicles with the lane departure warning system, this light briefly comes on green, while starting the vehicle, to indicate that it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light wi...

  • Page 219: Tire Pressure Light

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

  • Page 220: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    When the light flashes first and then is on steady this indicates that there could be a problem with the tire pressure monitor system. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See tire pressure ...

  • Page 221

    This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: light flashing: a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damag...

  • Page 222

    If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions inspection and maintenance programs some state/provi...

  • Page 223: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil pressure light for vehicles with an oil pressure light, if there is a problem with the oil, the light may stay on after the engine is started, or comes on while driving. This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on...

  • Page 224: Fog Lamp Light

    Fog lamp light the fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See fog lamps on page 3-38 for more information. Lights on reminder this light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See headlamps on reminder on page 3-36 for more i...

  • Page 225: Fuel Gage

    Fuel gage the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. It works only when the engine is on. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. If the fuel supply gets low, the “fuel level low” message appears on the driver information center (dic...

  • Page 226

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

  • Page 227

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

  • Page 228

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

  • Page 229

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

  • Page 230

    Speed limit: xxx mph (speed limit: xxx km/h) or advisory: xxx mph (advisory: xxx km/h) (on vehicles without hud) this display will show the speed limit or the advised speed as determined by the information on the map disc in the navigation system. If there is no map disc in the navigation system, th...

  • Page 231

    Tire pressure this display shows the pressure for each tire in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa). If the tire pressure is normal, the value will display. If the tire pressure is low or high, low or high will appear on the display with the value. See inflation - tire pressure o...

  • Page 232

    Engine boost (sts-v only) this display shows a graphic that indicates the amount of boost the engine is receiving in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa). Engine oil temperature (sts-v only) this display shows the engine oil temperature in either degrees fahrenheit (°f) or degree...

  • Page 233: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Dic warnings and messages messages are displayed on the dic to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The text messages are the same for both the base audi...

  • Page 234

    Battery not charging service charging sys (system) this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Battery saver active this message displays when the system detects that the b...

  • Page 235

    Battery voltage low this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery....

  • Page 236

    Check brake fluid this message displays if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See brake system warning light on page 3-62 for more information. Check gas cap this message displays when...

  • Page 237

    Competitive driving (sts-v only) this message displays when the competitive driving mode is turned on with the tc (traction control) button. The tc (traction control) light comes on when the competitive driving mode is on. The traction control system (tcs) will not operate while in competitive drivi...

  • Page 238

    Engine hot – ac (air conditioning) off this message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See engine coolant temperature gage on page 3-65. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the co...

  • Page 239

    Engine protection reduced rpm’s (revolutions per minute) this message displays when your vehicle is in an overheated engine operating mode. If this message appears, the vehicle has determined that continued operation at the existing engine speed may lead to engine overheating. The vehicle automatica...

  • Page 240

    Lane departure system unavailable if your vehicle has the lane departure warning (ldw) system, this message may display if the ldw system does not activate due to a temporary condition. See the index in the navigation manual for more information. Left rear door ajar this symbol appears with this mes...

  • Page 241

    If moving the transmitter to different locations within the vehicle does not help, place the transmitter in the center console transmitter pocket with the buttons facing forward and then press the start button. • the vehicle’s battery voltage is low. The battery voltage must be above 10 volts for th...

  • Page 242

    Oil pressure low stop engine notice: if you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or dic, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the...

  • Page 243

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

  • Page 244

    Service radar cruise this message displays when the adaptive cruise control system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer/retailer. Service side blind zone alert system if your vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system and this message displays, both sbza displays will remain on in...

  • Page 245

    Service steering sys (system) your vehicle has a speed variable assist steering system. Your all-wheel drive (awd) vehicle may have the active steering with enhanced stabilitrak option. See “active steering” under steering on page 4-12. This message displays if a problem is detected with the speed v...

  • Page 246

    Service theft system this message displays when there is a problem with the hood open and closed switches. The switches may need to be replaced. When this message is displayed, the theft-deterrent system will still be protecting the interior of the vehicle, however, the hood area will not be protect...

  • Page 247

    Stability competitive mode if your all-wheel drive (awd) vehicle has the active steering with enhanced stabilitrak option, this message displays when the competitive mode for stability control has been turned on using the tc (traction control) button. See enhanced stabilitrak ® on page 4-6 for more ...

  • Page 248

    Stability sys (system) off this message displays any time stabilitrak or enhanced stabilitrak is turned off using the tc (traction control) on/off button. See traction control system (tcs) on page 4-10 and “enhanced stabilitrak and traction control mode selection” under enhanced stabilitrak ® on pag...

  • Page 249

    Theft attempted this symbol appears with this message. This message displays if the theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. Traction active this message displays when the traction control system (tcs) is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery roa...

  • Page 250: Other Messages

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

  • Page 251: Audio System(S)

    Audio system(s) determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { caution: taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment ta...

  • Page 252: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock to adjust the time: 1. Press w , located on the radio, to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until set clock displays. 3. Press w to select set clock. 4. Turn w to adjust the time. 5. Press w to update the time and vehicle time updated displays. To adjust the date: 1. Press w to enter ...

  • Page 253

    Radio data system (rds) the audio system has rds features that are available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. With rds: • stations can be selected based on programming • stations with traffic announcements can be selected • announcements concerning local and national emerg...

  • Page 254

    A local/distant selection: the radio can be set to search for local stations or stations that are further away for a larger selection. To select between local or distant: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until seek local or seek distant displays. 3. Press w to select either local or dist...

  • Page 255

    Autostore presets: when autostore is used, the radio automatically searches the selected band and stores the six radio stations with the strongest signal. The stations are stored by signal strength, not sequential order. This feature does not function with xm radio stations. To program autostore pre...

  • Page 256

    Adjusting the tone (bass/midrange/treble) to adjust the bass, midrange, and treble: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until bass-mid-treble displays. 3. Press w to enter the tone settings. 4. Press w to scroll through the settings. 5. Turn w to increase or to decrease the bass, midrange, ...

  • Page 257

    Adjusting the speakers (balance/fade) to adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until balance-fader displays. 3. Press w to enter the settings. 4. Press w to scroll to balance or fader. 5. Turn w to adjust the balance to the right or the left speakers and the fader ...

  • Page 258

    Msg (message): displays if the current rds station has a message. The message can display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message does not display, parts of the message appear every three seconds until the message is completed. Msg disappears from the display once t...

  • Page 259

    Activating program type (pty) stations (rds and xm™) pty lets the radio search for stations with specific types of music. When this feature is turned on, the ptys display above the pushbuttons in place of the programmed preset stations. Not all stations support ptys and the radio may not go to all o...

  • Page 260

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

  • Page 261

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

  • Page 263

    Playing an mp3 cd-r disc radios with the mp3 feature are capable of playing an mp3 cd-r disc. For more information on how to play an mp3 cd-r disc, see using an mp3 on page 3-111 later in this section. Care of cds the sound quality of the cd player can be reduced because of: • the cd-r quality. • th...

  • Page 264

    Cd messages if the cd ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons: • the cd player is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the cd should play. • the road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the cd should play. • the cd is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • the ...

  • Page 265: Using An Mp3

    Using an mp3 mp3 cd-r disc mp3 format the mp3 player will only play cd-r discs. It can read and play a maximum of: • 50 folders. • 11 folders in depth • 50 playlists • 10 sessions • 255 files all folders, playlists, sessions and files over the maximum are ignored. When recording an mp3 disc, make su...

  • Page 266

    Cd’s that do not have playlists play the tracks in the following order: 1. The first file in the root directory plays. 2. After all files from the root directory have played, files in the folders play. 3. After playing the last file from the last folder, play restarts with the first file in the root...

  • Page 267

    Press and hold f1 r to advance quickly within a track. Release to resume playback. Fwd and the elapsed time of the track displays. Pressing f2 [ while in folder random mode goes to the next folder and plays the tracks in that folder in random order. F3 rdm (random): press to listen to the tracks in ...

  • Page 268: Xm Radio Messages

    W (tune): turn to fast track reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists. The track number and file name displays for each track. Turning w while in random will fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order. 4 (information): press to view the title, artist, album...

  • Page 269

    Channel unavail: this previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No artist info: no artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No...

  • Page 270: Navigation/radio System

    Navigation/radio system for vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate navigation system manual. Bluetooth ® for vehicles with a navigation system and bluetooth, see the navigation system manual for information about how to use the bluetooth system. For vehicles without a navigation s...

  • Page 271

    Bluetooth controls use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in-vehicle bluetooth system. See audio steering wheel controls on page 3-131 for more information. B g (push to talk): press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. Pairi...

  • Page 272

    Pairing a phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “bluetooth”. The system responds with “bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “pair”. The system responds with instructions and a four digit pin number. The pin number will be used...

  • Page 273

    Linking to a different phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “bluetooth”. The system responds with “bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “change phone”. The system responds with “please wait while i search for other phones”. •...

  • Page 274

    5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with “about to store . Does that sound ok?”. • if the name tag does not sound correct, say “no” and repeat step 5. • if the name tag sounds correct, say “yes” and the name tag is stored. After the number is stor...

  • Page 275

    Deleting name tags the system uses the following commands to delete name tags: • delete • delete all name tags using the delete command the delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted. To use the delete command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ready” follo...

  • Page 276

    Using the dial command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “dial”. The system responds with “dial using . “number please” followed by a tone. 3. Say the entire number without pausing. • if the system recognizes the number, it responds wi...

  • Page 277

    Using the call command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “call”. The system responds with “call using . Please say the name tag” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. • if the system clearly recognizes the name...

  • Page 278

    Three-way calling three-way calling must be supported on the bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g . The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “three-way call”. The system responds with “three-way call, please say dial or ...

  • Page 279

    To transfer audio to the in-vehicle bluetooth system the cellular phone must be paired and connected with the bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the key is turned to the on/run or acc/accessory position. During a call with the a...

  • Page 280: Radio Personalization

    Sending a stored name tag during a call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “send name tag.” the system responds with “say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to send. • if the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds wit...

  • Page 281

    Accessing the main menu to access the main menu: 1. Press cnfg or w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w to scroll through the menu items. The main menu consists of the following menu items: • e bass - mid - treble • x balance - fader • e eq equalizer • h/a (home/away) presets • autostore presets • cat...

  • Page 282

    Cat (category): this item allows radio stations based on preset categories to be selected. See “activating program type (pty) stations” under radio(s) on page 3-98 for more information. Ta (traffic announcement): this item allows the ta feature to be turned on and off. See “ta (traffic announcement)...

  • Page 283

    Lang (language): this item allows the language on the radio display to be changed. To change the language: 1. Press w to enter the main menu. 2. Turn w until language displays. 3. Press w to enter the language settings and then turn w to scroll through the following available languages: • english • ...

  • Page 284: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Driver selection the following submenu displays when this item is selected: • driver 1 • driver 2 • recall driver settings • store driver settings for more information on the driver selection submenu item, see “recalling driver settings” and “storing driver settings” under memory seat, mirrors and s...

  • Page 285

    Audio steering wheel controls the vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they could differ depending on the vehicle’s options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. ¨ seek © : press to go to the next or previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band whil...

  • Page 286

    Press ¨ or © to go to the next or previous track while a cd is playing, srce (source): press to select between am, fm, xm, or cd. Scan: press and hold for a few seconds to scan radio stations, the radio goes to the next strongest station in the selected band, plays for a few seconds, then goes to th...

  • Page 287: Radio Reception

    Radio reception frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the a...

  • Page 288: Backglass Antenna

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

  • Page 289: 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 290: 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 1-7. { caution: assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists,...

  • Page 291: 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 292

    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 293: 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 294: Stabilitrak

    Stabilitrak ® system the vehicle has 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. If the vehicle has all-wheel-drive and has active steering with enhanced ...

  • Page 295

    Stability control activates when the computer senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. Stability control automatically adjusts the front road wheel steering angle, modifies the suspension stiffness, and selectively applies braking pressure at...

  • Page 296

    If there is a problem detected with enhanced stabilitrak, the service stability sys message will be displayed on the dic. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-79. When this message is displayed, the system is not operating. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. When certain faults or vehicle co...

  • Page 297

    When the vehicle is started, stability control comes on automatically in the stability touring mode. • to change from stability touring mode to stability competitive mode, press the tc button twice quickly and the stability competitive mode message is displayed on the dic. Enhanced stabilitrak must ...

  • Page 298

    Traction control system (tcs) the vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. On an...

  • Page 299: Competitive Driving Mode

    To turn the system off, press the tcs/stabilitrak button located near the shift lever. For awd vehicles with the active steering with enhanced stabilitrak option, the tcs/stabilitrak button is used to turn traction control on and off and to select between three stability control modes: touring, comp...

  • Page 300: 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 301

    During some operating conditions, the active steering might deactivate to protect the system from damage. You might notice that the center position of the steering wheel is changed. Unless there is a service steering sys message, the system will return to normal operation as soon as the condition ce...

  • Page 302

    To help you steer in the direction you want to go, during certain sharp or sudden cornering maneuvers, gear selection is controlled. This will maximize the available drive wheel torque and minimize the transmission response time and shift activity. During this kind of maneuver, the transmission shif...

  • Page 303: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-road recovery your 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 vehic...

  • Page 304

    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 305: Competitive Driving

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

  • Page 306: 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 307: 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 308: Hill And Mountain Roads

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

  • Page 309: Winter Driving

    Winter driving driving on snow or ice drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 32°f (0°c) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until...

  • Page 310: Caution:

    Blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the roadside service on page 7-7. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: • turn on the hazard warning flashers on page 3-6. • tie a red cloth to an o...

  • Page 311: Mud, Ice, Or Snow

    Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keep...

  • Page 312: 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 313

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

  • Page 314

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

  • Page 315

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

  • Page 316: Caution:

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

  • Page 317: Caution:

    { caution: things you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. • never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehi...

  • Page 318

    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 319: Heavy Duty Cooling)

    Rear-wheel drive vehicles can be towed using a dolly. To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See parking brake on page 2-33...

  • Page 320: Heavy Duty Cooling)

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

  • Page 321

    Pulling a trailer here are some important points: • do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and...

  • Page 322

    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 323

    Total weight on the vehicle’s tires be sure the vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the certification label or see loading the vehicle on page 4-24. Make sure not to go over the gvw limit for the vehicle, or the gawr, including the weight of ...

  • Page 324

    Driving with a trailer towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Get to know the rig before setting out for the open road. Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now longer...

  • Page 325

    Turn signals when towing a trailer the arrows on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers the vehicle is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel ...

  • Page 326: Caution:

    Parking on hills { caution: parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the...

  • Page 327: 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 ............................

  • Page 328: Section 5

    Tire inspection and rotation ...........................5-71 when it is time for new tires .......................5-73 buying new tires .........................................5-74 different size tires and wheels ......................5-76 uniform tire quality grading ..........................5-77...

  • Page 329: 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 330: 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 331: The Vehicle

    This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle on page 1-64. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See maintenance record on page 6-18. Adding equipment to t...

  • Page 332: Gasoline Specifications

    If the vehicle has the 4.4l v8 engine (vin code d), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. For best performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93. In an emergency, you can use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or ...

  • Page 333: 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 334: 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 335: 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 336: 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 337: 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 338

    Engine compartment overview your vehicle may be equipped with front compartment underhood sight shields, which surround the vehicle’s engine cover. These sight shields will need to be removed in order to access some of the underhood components in your vehicle. To remove the sight shields, turn the f...

  • Page 339

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 3.6l v6 engine, here is what you will see: a. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-124. B. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-42. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-42. ...

  • Page 340

    4.6l v8 engine 5-14.

  • Page 341

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.6l v8 engine, here is what you will see: a. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-42. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-42. C. Battery. See battery on page 5-42. D. Passenger compartment ai...

  • Page 342

    4.4l v8 sts-v engine 5-16.

  • Page 343

    After you have removed the sight shields (if equipped) on the 4.4l v8 sts-v engine, here is what you will see: a. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-124. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-42. C. Remote negative (-) terminal. See jump starting on page ...

  • Page 344: Engine Oil

    Engine oil checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the l...

  • Page 345

    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 5-134. Notice: do not add too much oil. If the engin...

  • Page 346

    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 347: 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 348

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

  • Page 349: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

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

  • Page 350

    How to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter to inspect the air cleaner/filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. To inspect or replace the filter in the 3.6l v6 or 4.6l v8 e...

  • Page 351: Caution:

    { caution: operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. If it is not there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful w...

  • Page 352: Cooling System

    Cooling system the cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Electric engine cooling fan(s) (out of view) b. Mechanical engine cooling fan (if equipped) (out of view) c. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap { caution: an electric engine cooling fan under the hoo...

  • Page 353: Engine Coolant

    Caution: (continued) do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. Notice: using coolant other than dex-cool ® can cause premature engine, heater c...

  • Page 354: 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 355

    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 356: Caution:

    Checking intercooler system coolant (4.4l v8 sts-v engine only) the vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the location of the intercooler system pressure cap. Turn off the engine. When the engine is cold, the coolant leve...

  • Page 357: Caution:

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

  • Page 358

    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 359: Caution:

    How to add coolant to the intercooler system fill neck (4.4l v8 sts-v engine only) turn the engine off and allow it to cool down, then check to see if coolant is visible within the horizontal tube section of the fill neck. If coolant is not visible, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ...

  • Page 360: Engine Overheating

    3. Add the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture to the fill neck, until the coolant reaches the cold fill line on the fill neck. With the intercooler system pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run for a couple of minutes. Then turn the engine off. By this time, the coolant level inside the fi...

  • Page 361: Caution:

    You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. See roadside service on page 7-7. If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is ...

  • Page 362: Operating Mode

    If no steam is coming from the engine compartment an overheat warning, can indicate a serious problem. If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: • climbs a long hil...

  • Page 363: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could in...

  • Page 364: Windshield Washer Fluid

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

  • Page 365: Brakes

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

  • Page 366: Caution:

    What to add dot-3 brake fluid is recommended. Dot-4 brake fluid is also compatible with the vehicle’s brake system parts. However, if dot-4 fluid is used, it is recommended that the brake hydraulic system be flushed and refilled with new dot-4 fluid at a regular maintenance service every two years. ...

  • Page 367: Caution:

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

  • Page 368: Battery

    Battery this vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for battery location. Warning: battery posts, terminals, and re...

  • Page 369

    Notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative gro...

  • Page 370: Caution:

    Your vehicle has a remote negative ( − ) ground location, as shown in the illustration. It is located on the passenger side front shock tower. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12. You should always use this remote ground location, instead of the terminal on the battery. Notice: if you conne...

  • Page 371: 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 372

    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 373: 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 374: 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 375: 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 376: 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 377: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 5-52. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. High intensity discharge (hid) lighting { caution: the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates a...

  • Page 378: Back-Up Lamps

    Back-up lamps to replace a back-up lamp bulb: 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-15. 2. Pull out the push pins holding down the top portion of the cloth cover. 3. Fold the cover down slightly and locate the lamp assembly. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it ...

  • Page 379

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

  • Page 380: Tires

    Tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle warranty booklet for details. { caution: • poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • overload...

  • Page 381: Winter Tires

    Low-profile performance tires if your vehicle has 255/45zr18, p255/45r18 or p275/40r19 size tires, they are classified as low-profile performance tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. You may also notice more road noise with low-profile performance tires...

  • Page 382: 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 383

    (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 5-77. (g) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that ...

  • Page 384

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

  • Page 385

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

  • Page 386

    Gvwr : gross vehicle weight rating. See loading the vehicle on page 4-24. Gawr frt : gross axle weight rating for the front axle. See loading the vehicle on page 4-24. Gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See loading the vehicle on page 4-24. Intended outboard sidewall : the side of...

  • Page 387

    Passenger (p-metric) tire : a tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended inflation pressure : vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See inflation - tire pressure on page 5-64 and loading the vehicle...

  • Page 388: Run-Flat Tires (Sts-V)

    Vehicle maximum load on the tire : load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle placard : a label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pres...

  • Page 389: Caution:

    If a tire goes flat, you will not need to stop on the side of the road to change the tire. You can just keep on driving. The vehicle’s run-flat tires can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 50 miles (80 km) at speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h). The shorter the distance you drive and the s...

  • Page 390: Inflation - Tire Pressure

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

  • Page 391: High-Speed Operation

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

  • Page 392

    When you end this high-speed driving, return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the tire and loading information label. See loading the vehicle on page 4-24. Example: you will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire’s sidewall, in small letters, near the rim fl...

  • Page 393

    Please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the tpms low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped wi...

  • Page 394

    Tire pressure monitor operation this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The tpms is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. Tpms sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly, if the vehicle has ...

  • Page 395

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

  • Page 396

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

  • Page 397

    11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading information label. 12. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems. Tire inspection and rotation we recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear ...

  • Page 398: Caution:

    When rotating p235/50r17 size tires or 255/45zr18 size tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as s...

  • Page 399

    When it is time for new tires various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/...

  • Page 400: Buying New Tires

    Buying new tires gm has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet general motors tire performance criteria specification (tpc spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, gm strongly re...

  • Page 401: Caution:

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

  • Page 402: Caution:

    Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on the tire and loading information label. See loading the vehicle on page 4-24, for more information about the tire and loading information label and its location on your vehicle. Different size tires and wheels if you add wheels or tires that are ...

  • Page 403

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

  • Page 404: Warning:

    Traction – aa, a, b, c the traction grades, from highest to lowest, are aa, a, b, and c. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked c may have poor traction per...

  • Page 405: Wheel Replacement

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

  • Page 406: 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 407: Tire Chains

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

  • Page 408: Caution:

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

  • Page 409

    Notice: lifting your vehicle improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To lift your vehicle properly, follow the advice in this part. To help prevent vehicle damage: • be sure the jack you are using meets the weight standards for your vehicle and i...

  • Page 410: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Lifting from the rear the rear lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, in front of the rear tires. 1. Locate the rear lifting points using the diagram above. The rear lifting location is about 7 inches (17 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well. 2. Place a block or p...

  • Page 411: Caution:

    A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, ...

  • Page 412: Caution:

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

  • Page 413: (Without Selector Switch)

    Tire sealant and compressor kit (without selector switch) system identification if the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, see the operating instructions that follow. If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under ...

  • Page 414: Caution:

    { caution: idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fr...

  • Page 415

    Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. The kit includes: a. Air compressor b. Tire sealant canister c. Power plug d. On/off button e. Pressure gage f. Air only hose (black) g. Sealant/air hose (clear) tire sealant read and follow the safe handling instructions on th...

  • Page 416

    Using the tire sealant and compressor kit to temporarily seal and inflate a punctured tire when using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for 5 minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. Always do a safety check first. See if a ...

  • Page 417

    7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. Press the on/off (d) button to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gage (e) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pu...

  • Page 418

    15. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (b) and place it in a highly visible location. The label is a reminder not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced. 16. Return th...

  • Page 419

    Using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: always do a safety check first. See if a tire goes flat on page 5-84. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage ...

  • Page 420

    11. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gage (e). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the tire and loading information label. See inflation - tire pressure on page 5-64. The pressure gage (e) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the...

  • Page 421

    4. Turn the sealant canister (b) so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor. 5. Lift the sealant canister (b) from the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister. See your dealer/retailer for more information. To install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the seala...

  • Page 422: (With Selector Switch)

    Tire sealant and compressor kit (with selector switch) system identification if the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, see the operating instructions that follow. If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under “ti...

  • Page 423: Caution:

    { caution: idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fr...

  • Page 424

    The kit includes: a. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) b. On/off button c. Pressure gage d. Pressure deflation button e. Tire sealant canister f. Sealant/air hose (clear) g. Air only hose (black) h. Power plug tire sealant read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered t...

  • Page 425

    Using the tire sealant and compressor kit to temporarily seal and inflate a punctured tire follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for 5 minutes. This will help to inflate t...

  • Page 426

    8. Turn the selector switch (a) counterclockwise to the sealant + air position. 9. Press the on/off (b) button to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gage (c) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor push...

  • Page 427

    16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (e) and place it in a highly visible location. The label is a reminder not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced. 17. Return th...

  • Page 428

    Using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: always do a safety check first. See if a tire goes flat on page 5-84. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from it’s storage...

  • Page 429

    The pressure gage (c) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading. The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached. If you inflate the tire higher than the recommended pressure you can adjust t...

  • Page 430: Storage

    Tire sealant and compressor kit storage the tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-15. 2. Remove the retainer that holds the tire sealant and compressor kit in place. 3. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the foam container. To st...

  • Page 431: Caution:

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

  • Page 432

    Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you will need is located in the trunk. To access to the compact spare tire and jacking equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-15 for more information. 2. Remove the compact spare tire cover. 3. Pull the stow rod (a) to remove it. 4. Turn the...

  • Page 433: Installing The Spare Tire

    The tools you will be using include the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b). Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See changing a flat tire on page 5-104 for more information. 2. Loosen all of the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, using the ...

  • Page 434: Caution:

    3. Find the vehicle’s jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding v–shaped notches located in the plastic molding on the vehicle’s frame. The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape. 4. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. { caution: getting under a vehicle whe...

  • Page 435: Caution:

    { caution: lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injur...

  • Page 436: Caution:

    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. { caution: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nut...

  • Page 437: Caution:

    { caution: never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 11. Install the spare tire. 12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounde...

  • Page 438: Caution:

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

  • Page 439

    Full-size tire and tools after you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you will need to do the following to store the flat tire in your trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-15. 2. Store the jack and wheel wrench in the jack container in the trunk. When storing the jack, in the ...

  • Page 440: Compact Spare Tire

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

  • Page 441: Appearance Care

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

  • Page 442: Fabric/carpet

    Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles. Products that remove odors from the vehicle’s upholstery and clean the vehicle’s glass can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Do not clean the vehicle using: • a knife or any other sharp object to remove a s...

  • Page 443: Leather

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

  • Page 444: Speaker Covers

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

  • Page 445: Finish Care

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

  • Page 446: And Trim

    Windshield and wiper blades clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of...

  • Page 447: Tires

    Notice: driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic ca...

  • Page 448: Chemical Paint Spotting

    Chemical paint spotting some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surf...

  • Page 449: 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 450: Underhood Fuse Block

    Underhood fuse block 5-124.

  • Page 451

    The underhood fuse block is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for more information on location and removal procedure for the front compartment underhood sights shields. To access the fuses, push in the ta...

  • Page 452

    Fuses mini usage ekm/i/p mdl easy key module (ekm), instrument panel module (i/p mdl) even coils even ignition coils, even fuel injectors fog lamp front fog lamps frt pwr outlet front accessory power outlet fuel cool fuel cooling horn horn htd wash/aqs heated headlamp washer, air quality sensor hud ...

  • Page 453

    Fuses mini usage v/chk instrument panel module-voltage check wpr wipe/wash module assembly wpr sw/vics rain sensor, wiper switch relays usage a/c cmprsr cltch air conditioning compressor clutch accy accessory, rain sensor, headlamp washer relay coil, windshield wiper/washer module brk vac pump brake...

  • Page 454: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Rear underseat fuse block removing the rear seat cushion notice: if you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires. Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear se...

  • Page 455: Caution:

    { caution: a safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it will not be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that posit...

  • Page 456

    The vehicle may not have all the fuses listed below. Driver’s side fuses usage amp amplifier inclr pump inner cooler pump (option) theft/shft theft sensors, auto shifter, power sounder fuses usage mrtd mdl magnetic ride control module (option) rear dr mdl rear door modules 5-130

  • Page 457

    Fuses usage elc exh electronic level control, exhaust solenoid (option) ddm driver door module, front door subwoofers (option) tv/vics/scm infotainment (export only), supervisory control module (option) rear htd/seats rear heated seats spare spare spare spare ign3 front passenger heated seat, auto s...

  • Page 458

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

  • Page 459

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

  • Page 460

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

  • Page 461

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

  • Page 462: Notes

    ✍ notes 5-136.

  • Page 463: 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 464: 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 465: 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 466: Scheduled Maintenance

    The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13 and maintenance replacement parts on page 6-15. When the vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or a...

  • Page 467

    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 5-18. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 5-21. An emission control service. ❑ visually check for any leaks or d...

  • Page 468

    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 469

    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 (normal service). See footnote (q). • replace spark plugs. An emission cont...

  • Page 470: Maintenance Footnotes

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

  • Page 471

    (i) if using dot-4 brake fluid only: drain, flush, and refill brake hydraulic system at a regular maintenance service every two years. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See brakes on page 5-39. (j) drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This se...

  • Page 472: Owner Checks And Services

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

  • Page 473: At Least Once A Month

    At least once a month tire inflation check inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire, if the vehicle has one. See inflation - tire pressure on page 5-64. If the vehicle has a spare tire, check to make sure it is stored...

  • Page 474: Caution:

    Automatic transmission shift lock control system check { caution: when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level ...

  • Page 475: Recommended Fluids And

    • to check the p (park) mechanism’s holding ability: with the engine running, shift to p (park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Underbody flushing service at least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive...

  • Page 476

    Usage fluid/lubricant intercooler system (4.4l v8 supercharged engine) 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only dex-cool ® coolant. Hydraulic brake system delco ® supreme 11 brake fluid or equivalent dot-3 brake fluid. Windshield washer optikleen ® washer solvent. Parking brake cable gui...

  • Page 477

    Maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cleaner/filter element 3.6l and 4.6l engines 25798271 a2944c 4.4l (v-series) engine 15813300 a3078c en...

  • Page 478: Engine Drive Belt Routing

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

  • Page 479

    4.6l v8 engine 6-17.

  • Page 480: 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 6-10 can ...

  • Page 481

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

  • Page 482

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

  • Page 483: 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 off...

  • Page 484: 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 485

    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 486

    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 487: 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 488: 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 489: 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 490

    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 491

    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 492: 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 493: Collision Damage Repair

    Through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs....

  • Page 494

    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 495

    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 496: 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 497: 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 498: 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 499: 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 500: 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 2-50 in this manual for more information. Navigation system if your vehicle has a navigation syst...

  • Page 501

    A accessories and modifications ............................ 5-3 accessory power outlets ................................. 3-46 adaptive cruise control ................................... 3-20 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....................................................... 1-...

  • Page 502

    Audio system (cont.) radio reception ........................................ 3-133 setting the clock ......................................... 3-98 theft-deterrent feature ............................... 3-130 xm™ satellite radio antenna system ........... 3-134 audio system(s) .......................

  • Page 503

    Chemical paint spotting ................................. 5-112 child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-35 infants and young children ........................... 1-31 lower anchors and tethers for children .......... 1-39 older children ...............................

  • Page 504

    Customer assistance information courtesy transportation ................................ 7-10 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users ............................... 7-6 customer assistance offices ........................... 7-6 customer satisfaction procedure ..................... 7-2 g...

  • Page 505

    Electrical system (cont.) windshield wiper fuses ............................. 5-113 engine air cleaner/filter ......................................... 5-23 check and service engine soon lamp ........... 3-66 coolant ...................................................... 5-27 coolant heater ..........

  • Page 506

    G gage engine coolant temperature ......................... 3-65 fuel .......................................................... 3-71 speedometer .............................................. 3-57 tachometer ................................................. 3-57 garage door opener ....................

  • Page 507

    Instrument panel brightness .................................................. 3-40 cluster ....................................................... 3-56 overview ..................................................... 3-4 j jump starting ................................................. 5-42 k keyless...

  • Page 508

    Locks door .......................................................... 2-13 lockout protection ....................................... 2-15 power door ................................................ 2-13 programmable automatic door locks ............. 2-14 rear door security locks .....................

  • Page 509

    O odometer ...................................................... 3-57 off-road recovery .......................................... 4-15 oil engine ....................................................... 5-18 pressure light ............................................. 3-69 oil, engine oil life syst...

  • Page 510

    Power (cont.) reclining seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 retained accessory ..................................... 2-27 seat ............................................................ 1-2 steering fluid ............................................. 5-37 tilt wheel and telescopic...

  • Page 511

    Roadside service ........................................................ 7-7 rocking your vehicle to get it out .................... 4-24 routing, engine drive belt ............................... 6-16 run-flat tires ................................................ 5-62 running the vehicle while pa...

  • Page 512

    Stabilitrak ® system ........................................... 4-6 start vehicle, remote ...................................... 2-11 starting the engine ......................................... 2-27 steering ........................................................ 4-12 steering wheel controls, au...

  • Page 513

    Tires (cont.) run-flat ..................................................... 5-62 storing a flat or spare tire and tools .......... 5-102 tire sealant and compressor kit ................... 5-87 tire sidewall labeling .................................. 5-56 tire terminology and definitions ............

  • Page 514

    W warning lights, gages, and indicators ............... 3-55 warnings dic warnings and messages ........................ 3-79 hazard warning flashers ............................... 3-6 safety and symbols ......................................... Iv washer, headlamps ...................................