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Cadillac 2010 DTS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    In brief ........................................................... 1-1 instrument panel ........................................ 1-2 initial drive information ............................... 1-4 vehicle features ...................................... 1-15 performance and maintenance .................

  • Page 2

    Bulb replacement .................................... 6-43 windshield wiper blade replacement ......... 6-44 tires ...................................................... 6-46 appearance care ..................................... 6-91 vehicle identification ................................. 6-99 elec...

  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath, and the name dts are registered trademarks of general motors corporation. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to chang...

  • Page 4: Warning:

    Safety warnings and symbols warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or caution indicates a hazard that could result i...

  • Page 5

    I : cruise control b : engine coolant temperature o : exterior lamps # : fog lamps . : fuel gage + : fuses i : headlamp high/low-beam changer j : latch system child restraints * : malfunction indicator lamp : : oil pressure g : outside power foldaway mirrors } : power / : remote vehicle start > : sa...

  • Page 6: Notes

    ✍ notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    Instrument panel ..............................................1-2 initial drive information ....................................1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system ................1-4 remote vehicle start ......................................1-5 door locks ..........................................

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel console-shift model shown, column-shift model similar 1-2.

  • Page 9

    A. Outlet adjustment on page 4-41. B. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See driver information center (dic) on page 4-61. C. Exterior lamps on page 4-25. D. Instrument panel cluster on page 4-47. E. Horn on page 4-3. F. Audio steering wheel controls on page 4-119. G. Ultrasonic front and rear...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    Initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote keyless entry (rke) system the rke...

  • Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start

    Remote vehicle start with this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the vehicle 1. Aim the rke transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press q . 3. Immediately after completing step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking ...

  • Page 12: Trunk Release

    Power door locks on vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors. " (unlock): press to unlock the doors. Q (lock): remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. For more information, see: • door locks on page 3-9. • power door locks on page 3-10. • remo...

  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment

    Seat adjustment power seats the power seat controls are on the outboard side of the seat. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. See power seats on p...

  • Page 14: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Power lumbar adjustment the control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. See power lumbar on page 2-4. Heated and ventilated seats on vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the controls are located on the fron...

  • Page 15: Safety Belt

    Safety belt refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. • safety belts: they are for everyone on page 2-12. • how to wear safety belts properly on page 2-17. • lap-shoulder belt on page 2-26. • lap belt on page 2-32. • lower anchors and tethers for ...

  • Page 16: Mirror Adjustment

    Mirror adjustment exterior mirrors controls for the outside power folding mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. Press the selector switch (a) or (b) to choose either the left or right outside mirror. Then press the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. To fold the mirror...

  • Page 17: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Steering wheel adjustment this feature allows the position of the steering wheel to be adjusted. The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or down. 2. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. For vehicles with a powe...

  • Page 18: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting courtesy lamps the courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when any door is opened and it is dark outside. Reading lamps the reading lamps are located on the overhead con...

  • Page 19: Windshield Wiper/washer

    Windshield wiper/washer the windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 8 : use for a single wiping cycle. 6 : delays wiping cycle. 6 : slow wipes. 1 : fast wipes. 9 : turns the wipers off. J : press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multif...

  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    Climate controls a. Fan control b. Display c. Air delivery mode control d. Driver and passenger temperature controls e. Air conditioning f. Outside air or aux g. Air recirculation h. Pass (passenger climate control) i. Rear window defogger see dual climate control system on page 4-36. For vehicles w...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Vehicle features radio(s) o : press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Band: press to switch between am, fm, or xm™. The selection displays. A : turn to select radio stations. © seek ¨ : press to seek or scan stations. 4 (xm™ satellite radio service, mp3/wma, and...

  • Page 22

    Setting the clock the vehicle has an analog clock as well as the digital radio clock. At the time of new vehicle delivery, the digital radio clock display should be disabled. To use the digital radio clock and the analog clock, see detailed instructions in setting the clock on page 4-89 for your spe...

  • Page 23: Satellite Radio

    Satellite radio xm is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous united states and 10 canadian provinces. Xm satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the xm service. For m...

  • Page 24: Bluetooth

    Srce: press to switch between the radio, cd, and for vehicles with, dvd, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. ¨ : press seek the next radio station, or to select tracks on a cd or dvd. For more information, see audio steering wheel controls on page 4-119. Bluetooth ® for vehicles with an in-vehicle ...

  • Page 25

    The dic buttons are located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 3 : press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. T : press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. U : press to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See dic vehicle customization on p...

  • Page 26: Cruise Control

    Cruise control the cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. I : turns on the cruise control system. + res: press to accelerate or resume speed. Set–: press to set the speed. [ : press to cancel cruise control. For more information, see cruise control on page 4-12. F...

  • Page 27: Stabilitrak

    Performance and maintenance traction control system (tcs) the traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. • to turn off traction control, press and release i in front of the shift lever. F illuminates and the appropriate dic message...

  • Page 28: Engine Oil Life System

    Tire sealant and compressor kit this vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See tire sealant and compressor kit on page 6-71 for complete operating information. Engine oil life syste...

  • Page 29: Roadside Service

    Roadside service u.S. Or canada: 1-800-882-1112 tty users: 1-888-889-2438 as the owner of a new cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the roadside service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside service and onstar if you have a current onstar subscription, press th...

  • Page 30

    How onstar service works q : this blue button connects you to a specially trained onstar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained onstar emergency advisors. X : push this button for hands-free, ...

  • Page 31

    Location information about the vehicle is only available if the gps satellite signals are unobstructed and available. 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 prev...

  • Page 32: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-26.

  • Page 33: Section 2

    Head restraints ...............................................2-2 front seats ......................................................2-3 power seats ..................................................2-3 power lumbar ...............................................2-4 massaging lumbar ...................

  • Page 34: Head Restraints

    Head restraints the vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { warning: with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head...

  • Page 35: Front 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 restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be rem...

  • Page 36: Power Lumbar

    Power lumbar the power lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. Press the front or rear of the lumbar control to increase or decrease support. Press the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the support mechanism. Massaging lumbar on vehicles with this feature, t...

  • Page 37

    Heated and ventilated seats on vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the ignition must be on to use the feature. The buttons are located on the front doors. J (heated seat cushion and seatback): press this button to heat the seat cushion and seatback. I (heated seatback): press this button to h...

  • Page 38: Memory Seat, Mirrors And

    Memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on vehicles with the memory package, the controls are located on the driver door panel. The controls are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirror, and steering wheel position if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and tel...

  • Page 39

    If you use the rke transmitter to enter the vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic seat and mirror movement will occur. See “memory seat recall” under dic vehicle customization on page 4-80 for more information. To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time, press ...

  • Page 40: Power Reclining Seatbacks

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

  • Page 41: Center Seat

    Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Center seat the vehicle may have a front center seat. This seat can be converted to a storage area by lowering the seatback. See center flex storage unit on page 3-56. 2-9.

  • Page 42: Rear Seats

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

  • Page 43: Power Lumbar

    Rear seat pass-through door your vehicle has a pass-through door that provides access to the trunk from the rear seats. See “rear seat pass-through door” under trunk on page 3-12. Power lumbar your vehicle may be equipped with four-way lumbar support, without the massage feature, for the outboard re...

  • Page 44: 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. { warning: do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) ar...

  • Page 45

    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 46

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-14.

  • Page 47

    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 2-15.

  • Page 48

    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 49

    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 50

    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 51: Warning:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. { warning: 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 52: Warning:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { warning: 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 53: Warning:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { warning: 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 54: Warning:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is over an armrest. { warning: 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 55: Warning:

    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. { warning: 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 56: Warning:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is behind the body. { warning: 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 57: Warning:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. { warning: 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 58: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See lap belt on page 2-32 for more information. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the se...

  • Page 59

    5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Slide t...

  • Page 60

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

  • Page 61

    Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the rear side of the seatback. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 2-29.

  • Page 62: Warning:

    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. { warning: a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt shoul...

  • Page 63

    4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage...

  • Page 64: Lap Belt

    Lap belt this part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see lap-shoulder belt on page 2-26. You vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, t...

  • Page 65: Safety Belt Extender

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

  • Page 66

    The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: • sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. ...

  • Page 67: Warning:

    { warning: never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. 2-35.

  • Page 68: Warning:

    { warning: 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 69: Warning:

    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 70: Warning:

    { warning: 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 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (2...

  • Page 71: Warning:

    { warning: 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 72: Warning:

    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 73: Warning:

    { warning: 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 74: Warning:

    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 { warning: a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restr...

  • Page 75: Warning:

    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 76: Warning:

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

  • Page 77: Warning:

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

  • Page 78

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

  • Page 79

    Some child restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read an...

  • Page 80: Warning:

    Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they ...

  • Page 81: Warning:

    { warning: 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 82

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

  • Page 83: Seat Position

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

  • Page 84

    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. 2-52.

  • Page 85: Warning:

    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 86: Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in the right front seat position this vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to put the restraint on page 2-44. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right ...

  • Page 87

    If the child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 2-45 for how and where to install the child restraint using latch. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) ...

  • Page 88

    4. 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. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 2-56.

  • Page 89

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

  • Page 90: Airbag System

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

  • Page 91: Warning:

    Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { warning: 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 92: Warning:

    { warning: 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 93

    The right front passenger 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 2-61.

  • Page 94: Warning:

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

  • Page 95

    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 96

    Your vehicle also has a dual-depth passenger airbag that adjusts the restraint according to crash severity, seat location, and safety belt status using electronic frontal sensor(s) and other special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the front passenger seat. The pass...

  • Page 97

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

  • Page 98: 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 99: Warning:

    { warning: a crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to...

  • Page 100: Warning:

    When the system check is complete, either the word on or off, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See passenger airbag status indicator on page 4-51. The passenger sensing system turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions...

  • Page 101: Warning:

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

  • Page 102

    If the on indicator is lit for a child restraint if a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat m...

  • Page 103

    If the off indicator is lit for an adult-size occupant if a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect tha...

  • Page 104: Warning:

    Additional factors affecting system operation safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “safety belts” and “child restraints” in the index for additional inform...

  • Page 105: Adding Equipment To Your

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

  • Page 106: Restraint System Check

    Restraint system check checking the restraint systems safety belts now and then, check that 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 ...

  • Page 107: After A Crash

    Replacing restraint system parts after a crash { warning: 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 108: Notes

    ✍ notes 2-76.

  • Page 109: Section 3

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

  • Page 110: Section 3

    Object detection systems ...............................3-40 ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) .........................................3-40 side blind zone alert (sbza) .........................3-43 lane departure warning (ldw) ......................3-46 universal home remote system ...

  • Page 111: Keys

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

  • Page 112: System

    Remote keyless entry (rke) system see radio frequency statement on page 8-20 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and rss-210/211 of industry and science canada. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility cou...

  • Page 113

    Q (lock): press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the driver information center (dic), the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred. The horn may chirp when q is pressed again within five seconds. See dic vehicle customization on page 4-80 for additional information. Pre...

  • Page 114

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

  • Page 115: Remote Vehicle Start

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

  • Page 116

    After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to on/run to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: • aim the rke transmitter at the vehicl...

  • Page 117: Doors And Locks

    Doors and locks door locks { warning: 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. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors...

  • Page 118: Power Door Locks

    Central door unlocking system the vehicle has a central door unlocking mode. When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can be unlocked at the same time by turning the key clockwise in the door lock cylinder twice. Power door locks on vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on ...

  • Page 119: Lockout Protection

    To assist in finding the lock, the vehicle has the following: to use the lock: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the foll...

  • Page 120: Trunk

    Trunk { warning: exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause uncons...

  • Page 121

    Emergency trunk release handle notice: do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the...

  • Page 122: Windows

    Windows { warning: 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 123: Power Windows

    Power windows { warning: 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 124: Warning:

    Express-down/up windows windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the s...

  • Page 125: Sun Visors

    Programming the power windows if the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle’s battery. To program each front window, follo...

  • Page 126: Theft-Deterrent Systems

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

  • Page 127: Content Theft-Deterrent

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

  • Page 128

    The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock with the door open or the rke transmitter. To avoid arming the alarm by accident: • lock the vehicle with the door key or the manual door lock. • always unl...

  • Page 129: Pass-Key

    Pass-key ® iii+ electronic immobilizer see radio frequency statement on page 8-20 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and rss-210/211 of industry and science canada. Pass-key ® iii+ electronic immobilizer operation your vehicle has pass-key ® iii+ (...

  • Page 130: Vehicle

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

  • Page 131: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions the ignition switch has four different positions: in order to shift out of p (park), ignition must be in the on/run or acc/accessory and the brake pedal must be applied. Notice: using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key...

  • Page 132: Starting The Engine

    C (on/run): this position is where the key returns to after the vehicle is started. This position displays some of the warning and indicator lights. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the acc/accessory or on/run position with the engine off. You may not be able to start the vehicle...

  • Page 133

    The vehicle has a computer-controlled cranking system. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the start position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle...

  • Page 134: Engine Coolant Heater

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

  • Page 135: Warning:

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

  • Page 136: Warning:

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

  • Page 137: Performance Shifting

    D (drive) can be used for towing. You may want to shift the transmission to 3 (third) or, if necessary, to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. See towing a trailer on page 5-26 for more information. 3 (third): this position is also used for no...

  • Page 138: Parking Brake

    Parking brake the parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster sh...

  • Page 139: Shifting Into Park

    Shifting into park { warning: 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 140: Warning:

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

  • Page 141: Warning:

    Console shift if the console shift cannot be moved out of p (park) 1. Apply the regular brakes. 2. Turn the ignition to on/run or acc/accessory position. See ignition positions on page 3-23 for more information. 3. Push the shift lever all the way into p (park). 4. Then, shift into the desired gear....

  • Page 142: Engine Exhaust

    Engine exhaust { warning: 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 143: Warning:

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

  • Page 144: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror the vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with a compass display. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. O (o...

  • Page 145

    Compass variance the compass is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find the current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press an...

  • Page 146

    Mirror adjustment 1. Press (c) to unfold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (d) to fold the mirrors toward the vehicle. Resetting the power foldaway mirrors reset the power foldaway mirrors if: • the mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. • they are accidentally manually f...

  • Page 147: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Park tilt mirrors if your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it is capable of performing the park tilt mirror feature. This feature allows the driver and passenger side mirror to tilt to a factory programmed position when the vehicle is in r (reverse). This feature may be useful in allowing yo...

  • Page 148: Object Detection Systems

    Object detection systems ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) for vehicles with the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects. It can determine how close objects are to ...

  • Page 149

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

  • Page 150

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

  • Page 151: Warning:

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

  • Page 152

    Sbza detection zones the sbza sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, 3.5 m (11 ft). This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 5 m (16 ft). The height of the zone is approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2.0 m (6 ft) off the groun...

  • Page 153

    When the system does not seem to work properly occasional missed alerts can occur under normal circumstances and will increase in wet conditions. The system does not need to be serviced due to an occasional missed alert. The number of missed alerts will increase with increased rainfall or road spray...

  • Page 154: Warning:

    Fcc information see radio frequency statement on page 8-20 for fcc information. Frequency of operation: 24.05ghz – 24.25ghz field strength: not greater than 2.5v/m peak (0.25v/m average) at a distance of 3 m. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized...

  • Page 155

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

  • Page 156: Universal Home Remote

    This symbol will change to amber and flash and three beeps will sound if you cross a detected lane marking without using the turn signal. If the ldw symbol does not appear, ldw is not currently operating and will not warn you. To change the volume of the warning chime, see chime volume under dic veh...

  • Page 157

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

  • Page 158

    Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time f...

  • Page 159

    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 160

    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 161

    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 162

    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 163: Storage Areas

    Storage areas glove box lift the glove box handle up to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. Cupholders there are cupholders located in the full floor console, or in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest. Slide the cover back to acces...

  • Page 164: Center Flex Storage Unit

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

  • Page 165: Sunroof

    Sunroof the vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located on the overhead console. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be turned to on/run or retained accessory power (rap) must be active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 3-24. Express open...

  • Page 166: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-58.

  • Page 167: Section 4

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

  • Page 168: Section 4

    Charging system light ..................................4-52 brake system warning light ..........................4-52 antilock brake system (abs) warning light .....4-53 traction control system (tcs) warning light ......4-54 stabilitrak ® indicator light .............................4-54 lane depar...

  • Page 170: Steering Column

    Power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column if the vehicle has this feature, the power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. Press the control forward or rearward and the steeri...

  • Page 171

    Turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: g : turn and lane-change signals 2 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer n : windshield wipers l : windshield washer flash-to-pass feature. Information for these features is on the pages following....

  • Page 172: System

    Turn signal on chime if the turn signal is left on, a warning chime sounds and the driver information center (dic) will display turn signal on after driving about a mile as a reminder to turn it off. See dic warnings and messages on page 4-67. Headlamp high/low-beam changer push forward to change th...

  • Page 173: Warning:

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

  • Page 174: Warning:

    Fca is enabled when the green light on the button is lit. Fca is disabled when the indicator light is amber. { warning: • 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 ...

  • Page 175: Warning:

    { warning: when the adaptive cruise control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. Fca may not help you avoid a collision under these conditions. Do not use fca when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your radar clean. See “cleaning the system” under...

  • Page 176: Flash-to-Pass

    Flash-to-pass this feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. The flash-to-pass feature will only work with the headlamps on. It does not work with daytime running lamps (drl). Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use. If the...

  • Page 177: Windshield Washer

    The system operates in the delay mode. If the system is left on for long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on the windshield. This is normal and indicates that the rainsense ™ system is active. The rainsense ™ system is activated by turning the wiper control band to on...

  • Page 178: Cruise Control

    Cruise control with cruise control, a speed of approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). A cruise control light appears in the instrument panel cluster when the cruise co...

  • Page 179

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

  • Page 180

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

  • Page 181: Adaptive Cruise Control

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

  • Page 182: Warning:

    Application of the vehicle’s brakes. To disengage acc, apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, the vehicle will react like traditional cruise control. { warning: adaptive cruise control will not apply hard braking or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicl...

  • Page 183

    Warning: (continued) • when weather limits visibility, such as when in fog, rain, or snow conditions, adaptive cruise control performance is limited. There may not be enough distance to adapt to the changing traffic conditions. Do not use cruise control when visibility is low. The accs are located o...

  • Page 184: Warning:

    Engaging acc with the set button { warning: if you leave your adaptive cruise control switch on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the adaptive cruise control switch off until you want to...

  • Page 185

    Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until the system determines there is not a vehicle in front of you. At that point, your vehicle speed will increase to the set speed. Decreasing set speed while using acc press the set– button until you reach the lower speed desired, then release it. To slow...

  • Page 186: Warning:

    Alerting the driver the acc alert symbol is located on the display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The alert symbol flashes and a warning beep sounds when driver action may be required. If acc is engaged, the alert symbol will flash when: • acc cannot apply sufficient ...

  • Page 187: Warning:

    If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly, acc will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. { warning: 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 a...

  • Page 188: Warning:

    Low-speed deactivation if your vehicle speed falls below 32 km/h (20 mph) while following a vehicle ahead, acc will begin to disengage. The driver alert symbol will flash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since acc will not slow the vehicle to a stop. Passing a vehicle/acc...

  • Page 189

    When following a vehicle and entering a curve, acc could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle. When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear. Acc may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. Acc may, occasionally, provide a driver ale...

  • Page 190: Warning:

    Highway exit ramps { warning: adaptive cruise control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage adaptive cruise control before entering a ...

  • Page 191: Exterior Lamps

    Erasing set speed memory press the acc button or turn the ignition off. Other messages there are three additional messages that may appear on the dic. They are service radar cruise, radar cruise not ready and clean radar. These messages will appear to indicate a problem with the acc. See dic warning...

  • Page 192

    Auto (automatic): automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: • parking lamps • instrument panel lights • intellibeam™ ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • instrument panel lights • license plate lamps • taillamps • ...

  • Page 193

    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 automatic control of intellibeam, until any of the following situations occur: • the system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps. • the system de...

  • Page 194

    • your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of the vehicle points upward, causing the intellibeam sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps. • you are driving on winding or hilly roads. You might need to manually disable or cancel the high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam ...

  • Page 195: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Wiper activated headlamps this feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers are turned on and have completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes. When the ignition is turned to lock/off, the wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headla...

  • Page 196: Fog Lamps

    To idle the vehicle with the drl off at night, turn off automatic lighting and shift the transmission into p (park). Placing the vehicle in p (park) disables the drl. The drl will stay off until the vehicle is shifted out of p (park). To drive the vehicle with the drl off, turn off automatic lightin...

  • Page 197: Courtesy Lamps

    Instrument panel brightness d (instrument panel brightness): this feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel and footwell lights, if equipped. The button for this control is located below the exterior lamps control. Push the button in and release to extend the button. Turn the button cl...

  • Page 198: Reading Lamps

    Reading lamps the reading lamps are located on the overhead console on the headliner and in the rear door opening. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and it is dark outside. For manual operation, press the button to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off. If the reading...

  • Page 199: 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 200: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Battery run-down protection this feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off...

  • Page 201: Ashtray(S)

    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 covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are d...

  • Page 202: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual climate control system the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. A. Fan control b. Display c. Air delivery mode control d. Driver and passenger temperature controls e. Air conditioning f. Outside air or aux g. Recirculation h. Pas...

  • Page 203

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

  • Page 204

    Manual operation 9 (off): turns the entire climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor. The airflow direction and temperature can be adjusted, as indicated below. If the temperature is adjusted while the system is off, the display will light to show ...

  • Page 205

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

  • Page 206

    Rear window defogger the rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. (rear defogger): press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 20 mi...

  • Page 207: Outlet Adjustment

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

  • Page 208

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

  • Page 209

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

  • Page 210

    Passenger compartment air filter the passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering the vehicle. The filter may need to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see scheduled maintenance on page 7-3. The access panel for ...

  • Page 211

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

  • Page 212: Indicators

    Warning lights, gages, and indicators warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there might be or there i...

  • Page 213: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument panel cluster united states version shown, canada similar 4-47.

  • Page 214: 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 4-62 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. The vehicle’s odometer works toget...

  • Page 215: Safety Belt Reminders

    Safety belt reminders safety belt reminder light when the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then flashes for several mo...

  • Page 216: Airbag Readiness Light

    Airbag readiness light the system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic mo...

  • Page 217: Warning:

    Passenger airbag status indicator the vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 2-67 for important safety information. The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light on a...

  • Page 218: Charging System Light

    Charging system light this light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to start, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on ...

  • Page 219: Warning:

    If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.The pedal may be harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See towing your vehicle on page 5-24. { warning: the brake sys...

  • Page 220: Warning Light

    Traction control system (tcs) warning light this warning light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light will then go off. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there may b...

  • Page 221: Light

    Lane departure warning (ldw) 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 li...

  • Page 222: Tire Pressure Light

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

  • Page 223: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    When the light flashes first and then is on steady this indicates that there may 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 mo...

  • Page 224

    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. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicl...

  • Page 225: Oil Pressure Light

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

  • Page 226: Security Light

    If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. Security light for information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see content theft-deterrent on page 3-...

  • Page 227: Highbeam On Light

    Highbeam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 4-6 for more information. Fuel gage the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the engine is on. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the s...

  • Page 228

    The dic comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the dic will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The top line of the dic display shows the vehicle system information and the warning/status messages. The bottom line of the dic display shows...

  • Page 229

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

  • Page 230

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

  • Page 231

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

  • Page 232

    Side blind zone alert if your vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between on or off. If you choose on, the system will be turned on. If you choose off, the system will b...

  • Page 233: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Relearn remote key this display allows you to match remote keyless entry (rke) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters. To match an rke transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Press the vehicle ...

  • Page 234

    Automatic light control on this message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. See exterior lamps on page 4-25 for more information. Battery saver active this message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver syst...

  • Page 235

    Clean radar this message displays when the adaptive cruise control (acc) system and the forward collision alert (fca) system are disabled because the radar is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your path. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. To clean the system, see “clean...

  • Page 236

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

  • Page 237

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

  • Page 238

    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 lane departure warning (ldw) on page 3-46 for more information. Left rear door open this symbol appears with t...

  • Page 239

    Parking assist off if your vehicle has the ultrasonic front and rear parking assist (ufrpa) system, after the vehicle is shifted out of p (park), this message displays to remind the driver that the ufrpa system has been turned off. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this message and clear it ...

  • Page 240

    Right rear door open this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when the passenger side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. Service air bag this message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced...

  • Page 241

    Service brake system 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. Service lane departure system if your vehicle has the lane departure warning (ldw) system, this message...

  • Page 242

    Service stabilitrak your vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called stabilitrak ® . See stabilitrak ® system on page 5-5. This message displays if there has been a problem detected with the stabilitrak system. If this message comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as s...

  • Page 243

    Service vehicle soon this message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. Set spd (speed) if your vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc), this message displays whenever the cruise control is set. First, the ...

  • Page 244

    Stabilitrak not ready if your vehicle has stabilitrak, this message may display and the traction control system and stabilitrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster may be on after first driving the vehicle and exceeding 30 km/h (19 mph) for 30 seconds. The stabilitrak system is not functio...

  • Page 245

    Traction control on this message displays when the traction control system (tcs) is turned on. See traction control system (tcs) on page 5-6 for more information. Transmission hot idle engine notice: if you drive your vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperatu...

  • Page 246: Dic Vehicle Customization

    Washer fluid low add fluid this symbol appears with this message. This message displays when your vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid. Refill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See windshield washer fluid on page 6-31 for more information. Dic vehicle customization your...

  • Page 247

    Press the customization button until the press v to display in english screen appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to display all dic messages in english. Display language this feature allows you to select the language in which the dic messages will appear. Press the customiza...

  • Page 248

    Auto door unlock this feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See programmable automatic door locks on page 3-10 for more information. Press the customization ...

  • Page 249

    The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Remote door unlock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Y...

  • Page 250

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

  • Page 251

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

  • Page 252

    Press the customization button until easy exit recall appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: door button only: no automatic seat exit recall will occur. The reca...

  • Page 253

    All (default): the driver’s seat and the steering wheel tilt and steering column telescope features will recall, if your vehicle has this option. No change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired sett...

  • Page 254: Audio System(S)

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

  • Page 255: Setting The Clock

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

  • Page 256

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

  • Page 257

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

  • Page 258: Radio(S) (Mp3)

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

  • Page 259

    In rare cases, a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. Playing the radio o (power/volume): press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Speed compensated volume...

  • Page 260

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

  • Page 261

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

  • Page 262

    For the bose amplified radio, perform the following steps to setup the equalization settings: 1. Press the a knob until the dsp label displays. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the dsp label to get choices of norm, driv, rear, and surround, to display. 3. Press the pushbutton located under the ...

  • Page 263

    • rear: select this screen button to adjust the audio for the rear seat passengers to receive the best possible sound quality. • surround (centerpoint ® ): select this screen button to enable bose ® centerpoint signal processing circuitry. Centerpoint produces a full vehicle surround sound listening...

  • Page 264

    The radio does not let you remove or add categories while the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h). The cat button also toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio when a mixed disc is present. See “compressed audio” later in this section. Radio message locked: this message displays wh...

  • Page 265

    If the surface of a cd is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. Care of the cd player do not add any label to a cd, it could get caught ...

  • Page 266

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

  • Page 267

    Playing an mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw disc radios with the mp3 feature are capable of playing an mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw disc. For more information on how to play an mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw disc, see using an mp3 on page 4-102 later in this section. Cd messages disc error: if this message displays and/or the...

  • Page 268: Using An Mp3

    O (power/volume): turn to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. You might need to do additional volume adjustments from the portable device. Band: press to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing. The portable audio device continues playing, so you might want to...

  • Page 269

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

  • Page 270

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

  • Page 271

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

  • Page 272

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

  • Page 273: Xm Radio Messages

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

  • Page 274: Navigation/radio System

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

  • Page 275

    Bluetooth controls use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in-vehicle bluetooth system. See audio steering wheel controls on page 4-119 for more information. B g (push to talk): press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. C x (...

  • Page 276

    Locate the device named “general motors” in the list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four digit pin number that was provided in step 3. 5. The system prompts for a name for the phone. Use a name that best describes the phone. This name will be used to...

  • Page 277

    Storing name tags the system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the bluetooth and onstar systems. The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers: • store • digit store • directory using the store command the store command allows a ph...

  • Page 278

    Using the digit store command the digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “digit store”. The system responds with “please say the first digit to stor...

  • Page 279

    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” followed by a tone. 2. Say “delete”. The system responds with “delete, please say the name tag” followed by a tone. ...

  • Page 280

    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 w...

  • Page 281

    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 282

    Call waiting call waiting must be supported on the bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. • press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. • press b g again to return to the original call. • to ignore the incoming ...

  • Page 283

    Transferring a call audio can be transferred between the in-vehicle bluetooth system and the cell phone. To transfer audio to the cell phone during a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “transfer call.” the system responds wi...

  • Page 284

    Sending a number during a call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “dial”. The system responds with “say a number to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. • if the system clearly recognizes the number it responds with “ok, sending number” a...

  • Page 285: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Theft-deterrent feature theftlock ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the vehicle identification number (vin). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. Audio steering wheel controls vehicles with audio steering wheel co...

  • Page 286: 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 287: 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 288: Notes

    ✍ notes 4-122.

  • Page 289: Section 5

    Your driving, the road, and the vehicle ............5-2 defensive driving ...........................................5-2 drunk driving .................................................5-2 control of a vehicle ........................................5-3 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 2-12. { warning: 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

    Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the peda...

  • Page 293: Braking In Emergencies

    Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work. The antilock pump or motor operating might be heard and the brake pedal might be felt to pulsate, but this is normal. Braking in emergencies abs allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In ma...

  • Page 294

    The tcs/stabilitrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster will flash when the system is operating. See traction control system (tcs) warning light on page 4-54 and stabilitrak ® indicator light on page 4-54 for more information. The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is no...

  • Page 295: Magnetic Ride Control™

    To turn the system off or on, press and release this button located in front of the shift lever. Tcs automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, always leave the system turned on. Tcs can be turned off if needed. The system can...

  • Page 296: Steering

    Steering power steering if power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Magnetic speed variable assist steering system this system continuously adjusts the effort felt when steering at all vehicle sp...

  • Page 297: Off-Road Recovery

    An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the...

  • Page 298: Passing

    Passing passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait. • watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines that c...

  • Page 299: Driving At Night

    It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gea...

  • Page 300: Warning:

    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. { warning: wet brakes can cause crashes...

  • Page 301: 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 302: 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 303: 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 0°c (32°f) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until...

  • Page 304: Warning:

    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 8-7. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: • turn on the hazard warning flashers on page 4-3. • tie a red cloth to an o...

  • Page 305: 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 306: Loading The Vehicle

    Loading the vehicle it is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the...

  • Page 307

    The tire and loading information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (c) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (d). For more information on tires and inflation see tires on page 6-46 and inflation - tire pressure on page 6-54. There is also important loading in...

  • Page 308

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

  • Page 309

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

  • Page 310: Warning:

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

  • Page 311: Warning:

    Notice : overloading the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle. If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickl...

  • Page 312: Towing

    Towing towing your vehicle consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See roadside service on page 8-7. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “recreational vehicle towing” follow...

  • Page 313

    Dinghy towing notice: if the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wh...

  • Page 314: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer the cadillac professional vehicle cannot tow a trailer. { warning: 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. ...

  • Page 315

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

  • Page 316

    Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Ask your dealer/retailer for ...

  • Page 317

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

  • Page 318

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

  • Page 319: Warning:

    Driving on grades notice: do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than normal engine and transmission temperatures may result and damage the vehicle. Frequent stops are very important to allow the engine and transmission to cool. Reduce speed and shift to a...

  • Page 320

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

  • Page 321: Section 6

    Service ............................................................6-3 accessories and modifications ..........................6-3 california proposition 65 warning .....................6-4 california perchlorate materials requirements .....6-4 doing your own service work .........................6...

  • Page 322: Section 6

    Tire chains ..................................................6-70 if a tire goes flat ........................................6-70 tire sealant and compressor kit ....................6-71 tire sealant and compressor kit storage .........6-79 changing a flat tire .......................................

  • Page 323: 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 324: 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, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and...

  • Page 325: The Vehicle

    Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See maintenance record on page 7-12. Adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can af...

  • Page 326: Gasoline Specifications

    If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could damage the engine. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the engine needs service. Gasoline specifications at a minimum, gasoline should meet astm specificatio...

  • Page 327

    Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier. However, e85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol mu...

  • Page 328: Filling The Tank

    Filling the tank { warning: 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 fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use ...

  • Page 329: Warning:

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

  • Page 330: Warning:

    Filling a portable fuel container { warning: 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 331: Hood Release

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

  • Page 332

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 4.6l l37 engine shown, 4.6l ld8 engine similar 6-12.

  • Page 333: Engine Oil

    A. Underhood fuse block on page 6-101. B. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 6-36. C. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 6-31. D. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See engine coolant on page 6-23. E. Remot...

  • Page 334

    When to add engine oil if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see capacities and specifications on page 6-109. Notice: do not add too...

  • Page 335

    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 336: 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 that is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered b...

  • Page 337: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    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 the oil is changed prior to...

  • Page 338

    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: 1. Remove the two screws ...

  • Page 339: Warning:

    { warning: 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 340

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

  • Page 341

    3. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again. 4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 5. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way and turn the h...

  • Page 342: Cooling System

    Cooling system the cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap b. Electric engine cooling fans 4.6l l37 engine shown, 4.6l ld8 engine similar 6-22.

  • Page 343: Warning:

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

  • Page 344: Warning:

    What to use { warning: 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 345: Warning:

    Checking coolant the vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant lev...

  • Page 346: Warning:

    { warning: 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 surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, ...

  • Page 347: Engine Overheating

    4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to ...

  • Page 348: Warning:

    You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. See roadside service on page 8-7. 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 349: Operating Mode

    If no steam is coming from the engine compartment 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 hill on a hot day. • stops after high-speed driving. • i...

  • Page 350: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid the power steering fluid reservoir is located next to the underhood fuse block on the passenger side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 6-12 for more information on location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power ste...

  • Page 351: Windshield Washer Fluid

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

  • Page 352: Brakes

    Brakes brake fluid the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot 3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 6-12 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 353: Warning:

    { warning: with the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. Notice: • using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such ...

  • Page 354: Battery

    Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in capacities and specifications on page 6-109. Brake linings should always be replaced as comp...

  • Page 355: Warning:

    { warning: a battery that is not properly vented can let sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rear seat cushion. These fumes can damage the rear seat safety belt systems. You might not be able to see this damage and the safety belts might not provide the protection needed in a crash. If a rep...

  • Page 356: Warning:

    Vehicle storage { warning: batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See jump starting on page 6-36 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent usage: remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery...

  • Page 357

    2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the ...

  • Page 358: Warning:

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

  • Page 359: Warning:

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

  • Page 360: Headlamp Aiming

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

  • Page 361

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

  • Page 362

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

  • Page 363: Bulb Replacement

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

  • Page 364: Windshield Wiper Blade

    Windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See scheduled maintenance on page 7-3 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here is how to remove the wiper bla...

  • Page 365

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

  • Page 366: Tires

    Tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. { warning: • poorly mai...

  • Page 367: Tire Sidewall Labeling

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

  • Page 368

    (e) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (f) uniform tire quality grading (utqg) : tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information see unif...

  • Page 369

    (b) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (c) tire identification number (tin) : the tire identification number (tin). The tin shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The tin is molded onto both sid...

  • Page 370

    (a) tire size : the tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “tire size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (b) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specif...

  • Page 371

    (f) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (g) single tire maximum load : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire pressure see inflation - t...

  • Page 372

    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 373

    Load index : an assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum inflation pressure : the maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum load rating : the load rating for ...

  • Page 374: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Treadwear indicators : narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See when it is time for new tires on page 6-64. Utqgs (uniform tire quality grading standards) : a tire information system that provides consumers with...

  • Page 375

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

  • Page 376: High-Speed Operation

    Professional vehicle the proper inflation of the tires on your professional vehicle depends on the type of tires on it. • if your vehicle has p235/60r17 size tires, the cold inflation pressure is 41 psi (284 kpa). • if your vehicle has lt235/60r17e size tires, the cold inflation pressure depends on ...

  • Page 377

    If your vehicle has p235/55r17 or p245/50r18 size tires, and you will be driving at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kpa), whichever is lower. See the example follow...

  • Page 378

    Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and...

  • Page 379

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

  • Page 380

    • the tpms sensor matching process was started but not completed or not completed successfully after rotating the vehicle’s tires. The dic message and tpms malfunction light should go off once the tpms sensor matching process is performed successfully. See “tpms sensor matching process” later in thi...

  • Page 381

    The tpms sensor matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to on/run with the engine off. 3. Press the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter’s lock and unlock buttons at the same time for approximately five seconds. The horn sounds twice to signal the ...

  • Page 382

    Tire inspection and rotation we recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See when it is time for new tires on page 6-64 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). See schedule...

  • Page 383: Warning:

    A five-tire rotation pattern may be used for your professional vehicle, if it has a full-size spare tire and wheel assembly that matches the original equipment tires and wheels in size, type and brand. The correct five-tire rotation pattern is shown. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the fro...

  • Page 384: Buying New Tires

    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 385: Warning:

    Gm’s exclusive tpc spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Gm’s tpc spec number is molded onto the tire’s sidewal...

  • Page 386: Warning:

    { warning: if you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do...

  • Page 387

    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 388: Wheel Replacement

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

  • Page 389: Warning:

    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. { warning: using...

  • Page 390: Tire Chains

    Tire chains { warning: do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and...

  • Page 391: Warning:

    { warning: 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 392: Warning:

    { warning: storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location. If this vehicle has a tir...

  • Page 393

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

  • Page 394

    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 395

    7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. Turn the selector switch (b) clockwise to the sealant + air position. 9. Press the on/off (a) button to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pres...

  • Page 396

    16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister 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 the eq...

  • Page 397

    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 6-70. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage ...

  • Page 398

    10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gage (d). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the tire and loading information label. See inflation - tire pressure on page 6-54. The pressure gage (d) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the...

  • Page 399: Kit 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 3-12. 2. Lift the cover. 3. Turn the retainer clockwise and remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the ...

  • Page 400: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See hazard warning flashers on page 4-3. { warning: changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you ...

  • Page 401

    A. Wheel block b. Flat tire the following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment needed is in the trunk. To access the equipment: 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 3-12 for more information. 2. Press the area at the front of the...

  • Page 402

    4. Turn the wing nut to remove the retainer that holds the wrench and jack. 5. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and spare tire from the trunk. See spare tire on page 6-90 for more information. The tools to be used are the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b). 6-82.

  • Page 403: Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See changing a flat tire on page 6-80 for more information. 2. For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover, use the flat end of the wheel wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off. Store the ...

  • Page 404: Warning:

    4. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and use the corresponding cutouts located in the plastic molding. The front location is (a) 8.5 inches (21 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and the rear location (b) is 3.5 inches (8.5 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well. ...

  • Page 405

    5. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the vehicle. 6. Raise the jack until the metal flange fits firmly into the channel of the jack head. 7. Put the spare tire near you. 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the veh...

  • Page 406: Warning:

    10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. { warning: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or di...

  • Page 407: Warning:

    13. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. { warning: wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specificatio...

  • Page 408: And Tools

    14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers, screw the nut covers on with your fingers, then tighten one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench. Notice: wheel covers will not fit on your vehicle’s compact spare. If you try to put...

  • Page 409

    A. Cover b. Wing nut c. Retainer d. Jack and wheel wrench e. Jack container f. Spare tire g. Bolt 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 3-12. 2. Reinstall the spare tire (f), face down, making sure to line up the wheel center hole with the bolt (g) and place it on the compartment floor. 3. Insert the...

  • Page 410: Spare Tire

    Spare tire compact spare tire { warning: driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. This vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Althoug...

  • Page 411: Appearance Care

    Spare tire this vehicle may have a spare tire, which, when new, was fully inflated. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See inflation - tire pressure on page 6-54 and loading the vehicle on page 5-18 for information regarding proper tire inflation and load...

  • Page 412: Fabric/carpet

    Notice: using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window defogger. When cleaning the glass on the vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrated in the ve...

  • Page 413: Leather

    To clean: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently...

  • Page 414: Plastic Surfaces

    Do not use heat to dry. Never use steam to clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spot removers on leather. It is very important to not use any commercial leather cleaners or coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather. Not only are those products not necessary, they will permanently an...

  • Page 415: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. { warning: do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips silicone grease on weatherstrips will ...

  • Page 416: Finish Care

    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 only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under washing your vehicle on...

  • Page 417: 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 418: 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 vehicle warranty. Never drive a vehicle that has aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic...

  • Page 419: 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 420: Electrical System

    Service parts identification label this label, on the spare tire cover, has the following information: • vehicle identification number (vin) • model designation • paint information • production options and special equipment do not remove this label from the vehicle. Electrical system add-on electric...

  • Page 421: Options

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

  • Page 422

    Fuses usage 1 engine control module (ecm), crank 2 fuel injectors odd 3 fuel injectors even 4 air conditioning clutch fuses usage 5 air injection reactor (air) solenoid 6 oxygen sensor 7 emission device 8 transmission, ignition 1 6-102.

  • Page 423

    Fuses usage 9 engine control module (ecm), powertrain control module (pcm) 10 climate control system, instrument panel cluster ignition 1 11 airbag system 12 horn 13 windshield wiper 14 fog lamps 15 right high-beam headlamp 16 left high-beam headlamp 17 left low-beam headlamp 18 right low-beam headl...

  • Page 424: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

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

  • Page 425: Warning:

    To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: { warning: 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 warning: (continued) warning: (continued) not been routed through the seat cushi...

  • Page 426

    Fuses usage 1 fuel pump 2 left park lamp 3 run 3 - rear blower 4 right park lamp fuses usage 5 engine control module (ecm)/transmission control module (tcm) 6 memory module 7 right park lamp (optional) 6-106.

  • Page 427

    Fuses usage 8 steering wheel illumination 9 front heated/cooled seat module 10 run 2 - heated/cooled seats 11 rear heated seat module 12 rpa module 13 pass-key ® iii system 14 unlock/lock module 15 magnetic ride control 16 not used 17 sunroof 18 body control module (bcm) dim 19 body control module (...

  • Page 428

    Fuses usage 46 rear defogger (j-case) 47 electronic leveling control compressor (j-case) 48 blower (j-case) (optional) 49 blower (j-case) (optional) resistor usage 50 terminating resistor relays usage 51 front blower (optional) 52 rear defogger 53 electronic leveling control compressor 58 park lamps...

  • Page 429

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 7-8 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant for the air conditioning system refrigerant charg...

  • Page 430: Notes

    ✍ notes 6-110

  • Page 431: Section 7

    Maintenance schedule ......................................7-2 introduction ...................................................7-2 scheduled maintenance ...................................7-3 owner checks and services ............................7-6 recommended fluids and lubricants ...................

  • Page 432: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule introduction notice: maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Proper vehicle...

  • Page 433: Scheduled Maintenance

    Rotation of new tires to maintain ride, handling, and performance of the vehicle, it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed when they have 8 000 to 13 000 km (5,000 to 8,000 miles). See tire inspection and rotation on page 6-62. Scheduled maintenance when the change ...

  • Page 434

    • fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked. • engine air cleaner filter inspection. See engine air cleaner/filter on page 6-17. • brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). • st...

  • Page 435

    Once a year • starter switch check. See owner checks and services on page 7-6. • parking brake and automatic transmission p (park) mechanism check. See owner checks and services on page 7-6. • automatic transmission shiftlock control system check. See owner checks and services on page 7-6. • ignitio...

  • Page 436: Owner Checks And Services

    First engine oil change after every 120 000 km/75,000 miles • professional vehicle only: engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill, cooling system and cap pressure check, and cleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioning condenser (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). See engine co...

  • Page 437: Warning:

    Automatic transmission shift lock control system check { warning: 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 438: Warning:

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

  • Page 439

    Usage fluid/lubricant windshield washer optikleen ® washer solvent. Parking brake cable guides chassis lubricant (gm part no. U.S. 12377985, in canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of nlgi #2, category lb or gc-lb. Power steering system gm power steering fluid (gm part no. U.S. 8902118...

  • Page 440

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

  • Page 441: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine drive belt routing 4.6l v8 engines 7-11.

  • Page 442: 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. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services perf...

  • Page 443

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 7-13.

  • Page 444

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 7-14.

  • Page 445: Section 8

    Customer assistance and information ...............8-2 customer satisfaction procedure ......................8-2 online owner center ......................................8-5 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users .........................8-6 customer assistance offices ....................

  • Page 446: 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 447

    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 448

    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 449: Online Owner Center

    Online owner center online owner center (u.S.) — www.Gmownercenter.Com/cadillac information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. • digital owner manual, warranty information, and more • online service and maintenance records • find cadillac dealers for ser...

  • Page 450: 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 451: 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 452

    Calling for assistance when calling roadside assistance, have the following information ready: • your name, home address, and home telephone number • telephone number of your location • location of the vehicle • model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle • odometer reading, vehicle ...

  • Page 453

    Cadillac owner privileges™ • emergency fuel delivery: delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • lock-out service: service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have onstar ® . For security reasons, the ...

  • Page 454

    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 455

    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 456

    Transportation options warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, gm helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: shuttle service ...

  • Page 457: Collision Damage Repair

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

  • Page 458

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

  • Page 459

    Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see roadside service on page 8-7 gather the following information: • driver’s name, address, phone number • driver’s license number • owner’s name, address, phone number • vehicle license plat...

  • Page 460: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 461: Information

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

  • Page 462: Privacy

    Order toll free: 1-800-551-4123 monday-friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm eastern time for credit card orders only (visa-mastercard-discover), visit helm, inc. On the world wide web at: helminc.Com or you can write to: helm, incorporated p.O. Box 07130 detroit, mi 48207 prices are subject to change without no...

  • Page 463: 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 464: Onstar

    Onstar ® if the 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. Navigation system if your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, ...

  • Page 465

    A accessories and modifications ............................ 6-3 accessory power ............................................ 3-24 accessory power outlets ................................. 4-34 adaptive cruise control ................................... 4-15 additives, fuel ............................

  • Page 466

    Audio system ................................................. 4-88 audio steering wheel controls .................... 4-119 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual ............................ 4-108 radio reception ........................................ 4-120 setting the clock ...............

  • Page 467

    Care of safety belts ................................................ 6-95 cd, mp3 ..................................................... 4-102 center console storage ................................... 3-55 center flex storage unit ................................. 3-56 center seat ....................

  • Page 468

    Compressor kit, tire sealant ............................ 6-71 content theft-deterrent .................................... 3-19 control of a vehicle .......................................... 5-3 convenience net ............................................ 3-56 coolant engine .........................

  • Page 469

    Driving (cont.) hill and mountain roads .............................. 5-14 in rain and on wet roads ........................... 5-12 loss of control ........................................... 5-10 off-road recovery ........................................ 5-9 rocking your vehicle to get it out ......

  • Page 470

    F filter engine air cleaner ...................................... 6-17 finish damage ............................................... 6-98 flashers, hazard warning .................................. 4-3 flash-to-pass ................................................. 4-10 flat tire .....................

  • Page 471

    H hazard warning flashers ................................... 4-3 head restraints ............................................... 2-2 headlamp wiring ........................................... 6-100 headlamps aiming ....................................................... 6-40 bulb replacement ........

  • Page 472

    L labeling, tire sidewall ..................................... 6-47 lamps cornering ................................................... 4-30 courtesy .................................................... 4-31 daytime running (drl) ................................ 4-29 exterior lighting battery saver...

  • Page 473

    M magnetic ride control ....................................... 5-7 maintenance schedule maintenance record .................................... 7-12 maintenance replacement parts .................... 7-10 owner checks and services ........................... 7-6 recommended fluids and lubricants .....

  • Page 474

    Outside automatic dimming mirror ............................. 3-38 convex mirror ............................................. 3-39 heated mirrors ............................................ 3-39 power foldaway mirrors ............................... 3-37 overheated engine protection operating mod...

  • Page 475

    R radio frequency identification (rfid) ..................................... 8-20 statement ................................................... 8-20 radio(s) ........................................................ 4-92 radios navigation/radio system, see navigation manual ............................

  • Page 476

    S safety belts care of ...................................................... 6-95 extender .................................................... 2-33 how to wear safety belts properly ................ 2-17 lap belt ..................................................... 2-32 lap-shoulder belt ...........

  • Page 477

    Service ........................................................... 6-3 accessories and modifications ......................... 6-3 adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle ..................................................... 6-5 doing your own work ................................... 6-4 eng...

  • Page 478

    T tachometer .................................................... 4-48 telescopic steering column, power tilt wheel ...... 4-4 text telephone (tty) users ............................... 8-6 theft-deterrent feature .................................. 4-119 theft-deterrent systems ........................

  • Page 479

    Towing recreational vehicle ..................................... 5-24 towing a trailer .......................................... 5-26 your vehicle ............................................... 5-24 traction control system (tcs) .................................... 5-6 control system warning ligh...

  • Page 480

    W warning lights, gages, and indicators ............... 4-46 warnings dic warnings and messages ........................ 4-67 hazard flashers ............................................ 4-3 safety and symbols ......................................... Iv wheels alignment and tire balance ..............