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Cadillac BLS Owner's Manual

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    1 owner’s manual cadillac bls © copyright general motors corporation 2008 all rights reserved printed in sweden safety 15 locks and car alarm 45 instruments and controls 61 interior equipment 95 starting and driving 123 car care 173 technical data 235 index 255 460_om_my09.Book page 1 wednesday, apr...

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    2 introduction this manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your cadillac. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not include their precise speci- fications. Some differences also occur to meet national legal requirements....

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    3 instrument panel, lhd rear fog light ____________ 80 front fog lights ___________ 81 main/dipped beam________ 78 changing bulbs __________ 190 headlight levelling ________ 79 position lights ___________ 78 dim-dipped beam ________ 78 direction indicators _______ 81 cruise control ___________ 144 d...

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    4 instrument panel, rhd fuel gauge___________________ 70 speedometer _________________ 69 temperature gauge ____________ 69 warning and indicator lights _____ 62 rev counter __________________ 69 milometer and trip meter ________ 71 changing wiper blades ____ 188 wash/wipe _____________ 83 washer fl...

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    5 exterior body __________________ 230 touching up paintwork_____ 230 anti-corrosion treatment ___ 231 service programme_______ 232 sunroof ________________ 102 washing _______________ 228 waxing and polishing _____ 230 tail lights _______________ 198 brake lights _____________ 198 changing bulbs __...

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    6 interior airbag _________________ 34 steering wheel adjustment _ 96 interior rear view mirror _________ 101 vanity mirror _________________ 106 door mirrors__________________ 100 airbag _________________ 34 child seats _____________ 27 seat belts ______________ 16 seat belt care ___________ 227 ch...

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    7 engine bay, turbo petrol engine vehicle identification number ________________ 247 colour code _____________ 247 engine number __________ 247 warning labels___________ 11 gearbox number _________ 247 exhaust emission control __ 130 drive belt _______________ 188 simple troubleshooting (a/c, acc) _...

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    8 engine bay, petrol engine v6 vehicle identification number ________________ 247 colour code _____________ 247 engine number __________ 247 warning labels___________ 11 gearbox number _________ 247 exhaust emission control __ 130 drive belt _______________ 188 simple troubleshooting (a/c, acc) ____...

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    9 engine bay, diesel engine tid 3 vehicle identification number ________________ 247 colour code _____________ 247 engine number __________ 247 warning labels___________ 11 gearbox number _________ 247 engine: description ____________ 175 engine oil: topping up __________ 180 engine: technical data ...

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    10 engine bay, diesel engine, ttid 3 vehicle identification number ________________ 247 colour code _____________ 247 engine number __________ 247 warning labels___________ 11 gearbox number _________ 247 exhaust emission control __ 130 drive belt _______________ 188 simple troubleshooting (a/c, acc...

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    11 coolant never open hot! Radiator fan radiator fan may start at any time. Battery • no sparks, naked flames or smoking • always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury • keep the battery out of reach of children • the battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause blindness o...

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    12 changing wheels • only use the jack for the models specified. • load the jack with a maximum of 1100 kg. • only use the jack on a level and firm surface. • do not crawl under a car raised by a jack; use axle stands. • there must no one inside the car. We recommend that you contact an authorised c...

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    13 no sparks, flames or smoking buckle up refer to the owner’s manual airbag shield eyes never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat keep out of reach of children electric windows battery acid contains sulphuric acid deactivation of rear window switches risk of explosive gas central locking, l...

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    14 (this page has been left blank.) 460_om_my09.Book page 14 wednesday, april 2, 2008 10:32 am.

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    15 safety seat belts _____________ 16 seats ________________ 21 head restraints ________ 26 child safety ___________ 27 airbag________________ 34 safety 3 asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 460...

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    16 safety seat belts three-point inertia reel seat belts are pro- vided for all seats. Research has established that it is equally as dangerous for rear seat passengers not to wear their seat belts as for front seat pas- sengers. Bear in mind that in certain countries it is a legal requirement for a...

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    17 safety correct position for seat belt • position the hip strap snugly and low across the hips so that it just touches the thighs. The diagonal strap must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. • check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. • there should not...

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    18 safety front seat belts fasten the belt by smoothly pulling out the strap and inserting the tongue into the buckle. Check that the tongue is securely fastened in the belt buckle. Position the hip strap low across the hips. Take hold of the diagonal strap close to the buckle and pull the belt up t...

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    19 safety raise the belt guide by pushing it upwards to the desired position. To lower it, depress the catch release button while lowering the guide. Check that the guide locks in its new position. Expectant mothers expectant mothers should position the belt in such a way that it never exerts pressu...

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    20 safety seat belts, rear seat the three rear seats all have three-point seat belts with inertia reels. Fasten the belt by smoothly pulling out the strap and inserting the tongue into the buckle. Check that the tongue is securely fastened. Take hold of the diagonal strap close to the buckle and pul...

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    21 safety seats manually adjusted front seats the following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable seating position: • height 3 • legroom • backrest rake angle • lumbar support firmness 3 • head restraint height we recommend that you adjust the driver’s seat in the following order: 1 ...

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    22 safety legroom adjustment adjust the legroom with the lever on the front edge of the seat. Backrest rake angle adjust the rake angle of the backrest by turning the wheel. Lumbar support 3 adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the wheel. Warning check that the seat is locked in its ...

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    23 safety electrically adjustable front seats 3 for safety reasons, the seats can only be adjusted when the ignition is in position 3. To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open. The seats can also be adjusted up to 2 minutes after both door...

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    24 safety backrest rake angle adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever. Lumbar support 3 adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the wheel. Memory function 3 warning the backrest should be upright for driving, so that the seat belt, airbag and backrest can provide optim...

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    25 safety when the ignition is on, all seat settings can be adjusted. When the door is open and before the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, all seat settings can be adjusted for up to 20 minutes. The memory also includes the door mirror settings. Storing and restoring setti...

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    26 safety head restraints the front seats are equipped with active head restraints, which reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision. The active head restraints are mechanical and are activated by boy weight. The mech- anism is integrated in the backrest and is connected...

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    27 safety child safety warning • children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • never fit a child seat in front of the passenger airbag. • death or serious injury can occur. Warning • never leave children unattended in the car, not even for a short period of time. – children and animals c...

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    28 safety general information on child safety the safety of children in the car is just as important as that of adults. Children must use specially adapted safety equipment. The equipment must be adapted to the size of the child. We recommend that you contact an author- ised cadillac dealer before f...

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    29 safety rear seat - fitting a child seat the underside anchorage straps of a rear- facing 3 child seat must be attached to the attachment points that are found under the driver and passenger seats (see illustra- tion). For how to fit an isofix seat, see page 32. Attach each underside anchorage str...

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    30 safety how long a child seat may be used is not just determined by the weight of the child but also by its height. Cadillac recommends that child seats 3 be placed in the rear seat of the car. The various seats are approved as follows: weight (age) height front passenger seat outer rear seat cent...

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    31 safety weight (age) height child seats 3 , approved as per ece r44.03 up to 10 kg (up to approx. 9 months) child seat with infant insert up to 13 kg (up to approx. 2 years) child seat with infant insert 9 to 18 kg (approx. 9 months to 4 years) child seat 15 to 25 kg (approx. 3 to 6 years) child s...

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    32 safety isofix to facilitate fitting a child seat, your car has isofix attachment points. Isofix is a car industry standard for the fitting of child seats. There are isofix attachment points in the outer rear seats. The attachments consist of two anchorages for each child seat. They are only to be...

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    33 safety top tether (australia only) child restraints with a tether must be anchored according to australian law. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages we recommend that you con- sult your cadillac dealer. The car is provided with three top tether anchorages. Use the one that is righ...

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    34 safety airbag airbag system components • airbag in steering wheel. • airbag in front of front passenger seat. • side airbag in side of front seat backrests. • inflatable curtain along long sides of headlining (between front and rear roof pillars). • seat belt pretensioner for the two front seats....

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    35 safety the driver airbag and passenger airbag are triggered by violent front-end collisions. They will not be activated by minor front-end impacts, if the car overturns or by rear-end and side-on impacts. Two impact sensors are located on the top of the front bumper under the painted shell. These...

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    36 safety airbag system 1 steering wheel with integral airbag 2 passenger airbag 3 side airbags 4 inflatable curtain 5 front sensor, in front bumper 6 side impact sensor 7 side impact sensor 8 electronic control module with central sensor accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the sur...

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    37 safety warning • all car occupants must always wear a seat belt, even if the car is equipped with airbags. • note that because the airbag inflates and deflates extremely quickly, it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always wear your seat belt. • t...

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    38 safety front passenger seat the system is the same as that used on the driver’s side. The airbag systems are interconnected and have a common warning lamp. The pas- senger airbag is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked "airbag". In the event of a frontal collision both a...

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    39 safety head protection pillar trim and the headlining are designed to absorb energy from a head impact. After a collision, parts located where a passenger was sitting must be replaced. Retrofitting of other parts on pillar trim and the headlining is prohibited as this could hinder deploy- ment of...

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    40 safety inflatable curtain 3 the inflatable curtains, which protect the head, are concealed along the lengths of the headlining (all the way between front and rear roof pillars). The inflatable curtains inflate at the same time as the side airbags in the front seats in case of a side-on impact. Th...

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    41 safety for optimal protection, do not sit too close to the door. Bear this in mind, for example, if someone is sleeping in the car. The inflat- able curtain comes down from the head- lining and covers a large portion of the side windows down to the door trim. Airbag warning lamp servicing the air...

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    42 safety frequently asked questions about airbags do you still need to wear a seat belt if the car has airbags? Yes, always! Airbags merely supplement the car’s normal safety system. Moreover, an airbag will only be actuated in a serious front-end or side-on collision, which means, of course, that ...

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    43 safety how loud is the detonation? There is a short-lived, loud noise on detona- tion but it will not damage your hearing. For a short time afterwards you could experi- ence a buzzing or ringing noise in your ears. Most people who have experienced this do not remember the noise of the detonation ...

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    44 safety (this page has been left blank.) 460_om_my09.Book page 44 wednesday, april 2, 2008 10:32 am.

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    45 locks and car alarm doors ________________ 46 locks ________________ 46 car alarm 3 ___________ 54 opening the fuel filler flap manually 3 _______ 60 locks and car alarm 3 asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options ...

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    46 locks and car alarm doors open the door by lifting the door handle. The following message appears on the dic if a door is not closed (text displayed first when vehicle speed exceeds 25 km/h and the door has still not been closed): locks remote control the remote control and ignition key are integ...

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    47 locks and car alarm note: if a new remote control has to be ordered and programmed, at least one old one is required for the locking system’s electronic unit to recognise the new (ordered) remote control. Once the new remote control has been programmed, the old unit that is lost will not work. Th...

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    48 locks and car alarm locking/unlocking the car remote locking and unlocking also control the car alarm (if fitted). Locked doors cannot be opened from inside the car. Remote locking press the button once – locks all doors and the boot lid and activates tsl. The hazard warning lights will flash onc...

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    49 locks and car alarm intermittent malfunctioning equipment in the vicinity of the car that uses the same frequency as the remote control may cause interference to the remote con- trol signal. In this case, retry from another angle and aim at the receiver located by the steering wheel. If remote un...

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    50 locks and car alarm locking a car with flat battery the steering wheel lock requires sufficient battery voltage to lock and unlock. If the battery voltage drops below a certain level while the remote control is in the ignition switch, you will not be able to remove the remote control. If you must...

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    51 locks and car alarm • locking the car with the remote control renders this switch inoperative. • if you are inside the car and lock the car with the remote control, tsl will be acti- vated. This means that the switch on the driver’s door will be rendered inoperative and the car must be unlocked w...

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    52 locks and car alarm reprogramming lock system functions certain lock system functions can be repro- grammed. We recommend that you contact an authorised cadillac workshop, see page 248. Checking the number of remote controls to check the number of remote controls that are programmed for the car: ...

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    53 locks and car alarm 1 press the emblem on the reverse of the remote control to remove the traditional key. 2 insert the tip of the key into the small hole and turn the key to split the remote control. 3 change the battery. Insert it in same way as the old battery, with the positive (+) side facin...

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    54 locks and car alarm immobilizer the remote control contains an electronic code that is unique to your car. When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch, this code is checked and the led double-flashes for 3 seconds. If the code is correct, the car can be started. Each time you rem...

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    55 locks and car alarm all the windows should be shut when the alarm is armed. Otherwise, the movement sensor may interpret a passer-by as an attempted break-in. The alarm is armed 11 seconds after remote locking. During the delay period, the led shines constantly. It will then start to flash once e...

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    56 locks and car alarm switching off the alarm if tripped if the alarm has been triggered (direction indicators flashing and siren sounding) it can be turned off by pressing one of the buttons on the remote control or, if you are sitting in the car, by turning the ignition to position 3 (see below)....

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    57 locks and car alarm disabling the movement and tilt sensors if, for example, you leave a dog in the car, park on a ferry or use a cabin heater, you should disable the sensors as described below: 1 select settings using the steering wheel buttons, or . 2 hold the set button depressed until a chime...

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    58 locks and car alarm overview of functions locking/arming direction indicators flash once. Unlocking/ disarming hazard warning lights flash twice. Unlocking/ disarming boot lid hazard warning lights flash three times. Alarm triggered direction indicators flash for 5 min. The siren sounds for 30-se...

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    59 locks and car alarm quick guide of led signals and dic messages cadillac & corvette europe hereby declares that the original equipment used in the remote control, door locks and alarm, as well as the decoding equip- ment of the immobilizer system, fulfils the basic requirements stipulated in r&tt...

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    60 locks and car alarm opening the fuel filler flap manually 3 (sedan only) if the fuel filler flap, which is controlled by the central locking system, does not unlock, proceed as described below. Check fuse 7 in the fuse panel at the end of the fascia, see page 206. If this fuse has blown or the ne...

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    61 instruments and controls warning and indicator lights _______________ 62 instruments ___________ 69 dic (driver information centre)______________ 71 switches _____________ 78 wipers and washers ____ 83 automatic climate control (acc) 3 ______ 87 instruments and controls 3 asterisk means: equipmen...

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    62 instruments and controls main instrument panel warning and indicator lights the warnings and indications that can be shown depend on the engine variant and equipment level. This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the anti-lock brake system. The following message appears in dic at th...

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    63 instruments and controls the light comes on if engine oil pressure is too low. The following message appears in dic at the same time: if the indicator light flashes or illuminates while driving, stop immediately somewhere that does not impede traffic, switch off the engine and check the oil level...

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    64 instruments and controls this light indicates when the front fog lights are on, see page 81. This lamp indicates when the rear fog light is on, see page 80. The rear fog light is switched off automati- cally when the engine is switched off. When the fog light is next needed, it will have to be sw...

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    65 instruments and controls lights , and illuminate in the event of a fault in the ebd function. The following message appears in dic at the same time: if this occurs, drive carefully and contact a workshop as soon as possible. We recommend that you contact an authorised cadillac workshop. Refer to ...

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    66 instruments and controls the light comes on when there is less than approx. 10 litres of fuel in the tank. See also dte function (distance to empty) on page 72. Cars with diesel engine: if you run out of fuel, see page 136. This light indicates that the headlights or position lights are on. This ...

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    67 instruments and controls the symbol lights when: • a fault has been detected and has there- fore been switched off • there is a fault in the abs system the following message appears in dic at the same time: or have the system checked at a workshop. We recommend that you contact an author- ised ca...

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    68 instruments and controls the lamp illuminates if the tyre pressure in one or more tyres is too low or a fault has arisen in the tyre pressure system, see page 214. If the tyre pressure system has warned or alarmed due to low pressure then the pres- sure must be reset to the recommended level so t...

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    69 instruments and controls instruments rev counter the rev counter displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. A protective function (interruption of the fuel supply) limits the engine speed within the red zone. Speedometer the speedometer displays the speed of the car in mile...

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    70 instruments and controls if the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and check the coolant level, see page 182. Fuel gauge when less than about 10 litres of fuel is left in the tank, an warning light on the main instrument panel comes on. Because of t...

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    71 instruments and controls dic (driver information centre) dic displays various types of information: milometer, trip meter, warnings, indications, trip computer information. • the engaged gear is displayed on the left (cars with automatic transmission). • the upper row displays trip computer infor...

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    72 instruments and controls trip computer functions in dic dic has the following functions: when the engine is started, the function that was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed, with the following exceptions: • temp is displayed if the outside tempera- ture is between –3 °c and +...

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    73 instruments and controls setting values 1 select the function using the steering wheel buttons, or . • spd w (preset to 55 mph (90 km/h)) • dist (preset to 100 miles/100 km if not previously set) • speed Ø 2 hold the set button depressed until a chime sounds. 3 press the steering wheel buttons, o...

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    74 instruments and controls speed warning this value is preset to 55 mph (90 km/h). The value can be set to between 0 and 150 mph (0–250 km/h). On some markets, the value is locked at 120 km/h and cannot be changed. 1 select spd w using the steering wheel buttons, or . 2 hold the set button depresse...

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    75 instruments and controls settings parameters such as language and unit of measure are selected via this heading. 1 select settings using the steering wheel buttons, or . 2 hold the set button depressed until a chime sounds. 3 select the desired heading using the steering wheel buttons, or . 4 pre...

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    76 instruments and controls alarm 1 select settings using the steering wheel buttons, or . 2 hold the set button depressed until a chime sounds. 3 select alarm clock using the steering wheel buttons, or . 4 press the set button. 5 make the desired settings. 6 end by pressing the set button. The alar...

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    77 instruments and controls resetting the service check reset the service check as follows: 1 turn the remote control to position. The engine must be switched off. 2 keep the brake pedal depressed (cars with diesel engine only). 3 select settings using the steering wheel buttons, or . 4 hold the set...

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    78 instruments and controls switches the car’s exterior lights are off. The headlights can be flashed. The position lights can be turned on irre- spective of the position of the ignition switch. If the position lights are on and the driver’s door is opened, a reminder to turn them off will sound. Do...

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    79 instruments and controls follow-me-home lighting the "follow-me-home" delay function allows the headlights to remain on dipped beam and the reversing lights to remain on for about 30 seconds after the driver’s door has been closed. 1 remove the remote control. 2 open the driver’s door. 3 pull the...

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    80 instruments and controls the switch’s three settings are designed for the following loads: if the car has halogen lights and headlight beam length adjustment in combination with all-wheel drive (awd) 3 then beam length adjustment only needs to be carried out with the following loads to reduce the...

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    81 instruments and controls front fog lights 3 some model variants have fog lights fitted in the front spoiler. These should be used in poor visibility. The fog lights are automatically turned off when the engine is switched off. When the car is next started, the fog lights will have to be switched ...

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    82 instruments and controls priority of audible information if two or more of these functions are active simultaneously, the most important function at that time will be prioritized. If, for example, the direction indicators are active when you engage reverse, the park- ing aid system (if fitted) wi...

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    83 instruments and controls wipers and washers windscreen wipers position 1 is a spring-loaded position that will produce a single sweep of the wipers. Set the delay period for intermittent wiping using the thumb wheel on the stalk switch. There are 5 delay periods from which to choose, ranging from...

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    84 instruments and controls washers, headlights 3 the headlights are washed at the same time as the windscreen if the headlights are on. The headlight washers are activated when the windscreen washers have been active for 0.6 s. The headlights are washed every fifth time the windscreen washers are u...

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    85 instruments and controls adjusting sensitivity the sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted in settings. If you increase the sensitivity, the wipers will make one sweep for reference. 1 select settings using the steering wheel buttons, or . 2 hold the set button depressed until a chime soun...

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    86 instruments and controls rear window wiper, wagon to obtain: • a single sweep: move the control to posi- tion 2, the control springs back to the home position. • intermittent wiping, 6 seconds: move the control to position 2. If the windscreen wipers are activated then the rear window wiper will ...

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    87 instruments and controls automatic climate control (acc) 3 the automatic climate control system (acc) maintains the desired temperature inside the car, regardless of the outside temperature and weather conditions. The system will achieve the desired temper- ature in the quickest possible way. Not...

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    88 instruments and controls the system has seven sensors: • outside air temperature sensor. • cabin temperature sensor (above rear view mirror). • sun sensor (mounted on top of the fascia). • two blended air temperature sensors (located in the front floor vents). • two blended air temperature sensor...

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    89 instruments and controls temperature control the cabin is divided into two temperature zones: • driver’s zone; • passenger zone (front and rear seats). The temperature can be controlled within the interval 16 and 26 °c. The selected temperature is not the actual air temperature, but corresponds t...

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    90 instruments and controls functions manual settings are not affected by the system’s automation. Pressing auto will cancel all manual settings. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recircula- tion will be controlled automatically...

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    91 instruments and controls air distribution one press: when the defroster is chosen manu- ally, all the windows (except the rear side windows, where the air flow is off) are demisted by: • high fan speed. • the air is directed to the defroster vents. • temperature increases somewhat. • recirculatio...

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    92 instruments and controls initial settings in cold weather to start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set- ting, maximum heat and low fan speed. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased. As the temperatu...

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    93 instruments and controls formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions it is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity, or when passengers are persp...

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    94 instruments and controls (this page has been left blank) 460_om_my09.Book page 94 wednesday, april 2, 2008 10:32 am.

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    95 interior equipment steering wheel adjustment __________ 96 electric windows _______ 97 rear view mirrors ______ 100 sunroof 3 ____________ 102 interior lighting ________ 105 can holder 3 __________ 106 ashtrays 3 ____________ 107 storage compartments __ 108 luggage compartment __ 110 interior equ...

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    96 interior equipment steering wheel adjustment the height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted. There is a release lever under the steering column. 1 pull down the lever to release the steering wheel. 2 adjust the position of the steering wheel. 3 raise the lever to the locked position t...

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    97 interior equipment electric windows the electric windows are operated by means of switches in the door armrests. For the electric windows to work, the remote control must be in position 3 in the ignition switch. At the end of a journey and having removed the remote control, you can still operate ...

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    98 interior equipment to close raise the front edge of the button one step. The window will stop when it is fully closed or when the button is released. Automatic closing 3 : raise the button all the way and release it. If the window does not close automatically, refer to calibration on page 99. Com...

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    99 interior equipment overriding the pinch protection if dirt, ice or similar create so much resist- ance that the pinch protection engages in the front electric windows (the window cannot be closed), the pinch protection can be temporarily disengaged and the window closed. 1 make sure the ignition ...

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    100 interior equipment rear view mirrors door mirrors to adjust the door mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated. The controls for adjusting the mirrors are on the driver’s door: 1 select a door mirror with the upper button. 2 adjust the mirror using the touch pad. The mirror glass can also b...

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    101 interior equipment interior rear view mirror the interior rear view mirror is of the anti dazzle type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants have an auto dimming rear view mirror. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirror. Interior rear...

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    102 interior equipment sunroof 3 the sunroof is operated by the control in the roof console. For the sunroof to work, the remote control must be in position 3 in the ignition switch. If the car is equipped with windows having the automatic closing function, the sunroof can be opened and closed, so l...

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    103 interior equipment to close manually controlled closing slide the control forward to its first position. The sunroof will halt when you release the control. Automatic closing 3 slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it. The sunroof will close fully. The sunroof pinch prot...

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    104 interior equipment pinch protection 3 the sunroof is equipped with pinch protec- tion. This is activated if something gets trapped when the sunroof is being closed. The sunroof will stop and open slightly. Overriding the pinch protection if dirt, ice or similar create so much resist- ance that t...

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    105 interior equipment interior lighting the interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, footwell lighting, and courtesy lights in the doors (certain variants only). The light switch for the interior lighting is located on the roof console by the rear view mirror. When the switc...

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    106 interior equipment sun visor an illuminated vanity mirror is provided on the inside of the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised and goes out when it is closed. Luggage compartment lighting see page 116. Floor mats press the loose mat down over the two floor brackets. Then c...

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    107 interior equipment ashtrays 3 open the rear ashtray by gently pulling its upper edge obliquely downwards. Remove the ashtray by opening it and then lifting it straight up. Refit the ashtray by sliding straight in. You can use the electrical socket 3 in the storage compartment under the front sea...

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    108 interior equipment storage compartments storage compartments are also available in the doors. Cars equipped with the bose ® centerpoint ® surround sound system have no compartments in the rear doors. Warning the glove compartment must be closed while travelling. This particularly applies if the ...

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    109 interior equipment storage pocket on front edge of seat 3. Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air 3. This allows the storage of chocolate or the like in hot weather. Open the glove compartment with the button on the left of the moulding. 460_om_my09.Book page 109 wednesday, april 2...

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    110 interior equipment luggage compartment folding down the rear seat backrest, sedan warning • never driver the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a collision. • never leave a child or animal unatt...

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    111 interior equipment for greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. Next to the hinges in the luggage compartment are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests. It is easiest to fold down the rear seat backrests if the front ...

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    112 interior equipment luggage compartment lighting the luggage compartment lighting comes on when the compartment is opened and goes out when it is closed. If the boot lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat. Lashin...

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    113 interior equipment emergency opening the narrow section of the backrest, sedan the narrow section of the backrest can be opened in an emergency if the car is without electricity (not possible to open boot lid) and you need to access the luggage compart- ment for the warning triangle, for example...

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    114 interior equipment cargo net 3 • if possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load, because the anchoring possibili- ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position. The rear seat must be in the upright position to protect against load displacement in ...

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    115 interior equipment tipping the rear seat down, wagon for greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be tipped down separately. The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and the rear seat head restraints are fully lowered. 1 unlock t...

  • Page 116

    116 interior equipment luggage compartment lighting on the two side trims is a light that is switched on and off when the luggage compartment is opened and closed. If the luggage compartment is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 min. To prevent the battery from runni...

  • Page 117

    117 interior equipment load-through hatch, wagon a load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the handbrake. This averts the danger of the car moving o...

  • Page 118

    118 interior equipment lashing eyes, wagon lashing eyes for securing the load are pro- vided in the luggage compartment. Place the load as far forward as possible. Driving with the bootlid open, see page 166. Load anchoring warning • put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as possible in the ...

  • Page 119

    119 interior equipment cargo net 3 cargo net, vertical, wagon fit the net behind the rear seat backrest. 1 remove the rear cover panels in the roof. 2 fit the net’s upper fasteners into the two rear attachment points in the roof. 3 secure the net’s hooks in the two anchorage eyes closest to the rear...

  • Page 120

    120 interior equipment storage when the cargo net is not in use it should be stored in the bag supplied. Position the bag on the floor in the luggage compartment, closest to the backrest and secure it in the front anchorage eyes using the velcro fas- teners. Attaching the cargo net to the roof cargo...

  • Page 121

    121 interior equipment cargo net, floor mounted, wagon 1 fold up the floor. Position the edges of the floor in the slots in the side pieces. 2 fit the bag/carrier on the lower floor and secure the net’s hooks in the folded-up floor. Cargo net, floor mounted, wagon 1 upper bracket. Make sure that the...

  • Page 122

    122 interior equipment cargo guard 3 , wagon to fit 1 1 hold the cartridge so that the extend- ible part faces backward. 2 position the cartridge over the pin (1) on the left and right-hand sides. Press the cartridge down and rotate it slightly for- ward until a click is heard. 3 check the fitting b...

  • Page 123

    123 starting and driving ignition switch ________ 124 steering wheel lock ____ 126 starting the engine ____ 126 important considerations for driving __________ 129 refuelling ____________ 133 running-in ___________ 137 manual gearbox _______ 137 automatic transmission 3 ______ 138 cruise control 3 _...

  • Page 124

    124 starting and driving ignition switch in cars with automatic transmission, the remote control can only be removed when the selector lever is in position p. To allow the various systems in the car time to register that the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, do not turn the ...

  • Page 125

    125 starting and driving position 3 the entire electrical system is operative. Do not leave the remote control in this posi- tion when the engine is not running. When you turn the remote control to this position, some indicator and warning lights will come on in the main instrument panel. These shou...

  • Page 126

    126 starting and driving steering wheel lock the steering wheel lock is electronic and is engaged when the remote control is with- drawn from the ignition switch. When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch, the steering wheel lock is disen- gaged. A click will be heard when the ste...

  • Page 127

    127 starting and driving starting the engine avoid racing the engine or loading it heavily before it has warmed up. Do not drive away before the warning and indicator lights have gone out. The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows: cars with manual gearbox 1 make sure the ha...

  • Page 128

    128 starting and driving cars with diesel engine 3 at very low temperatures, you may need to run the starter motor for up to 60 seconds. Allow the engine to idle for about 10 seconds. Do not apply full throttle for at least 2–3 minutes after starting. To facilitate starting when coolant tempera- tur...

  • Page 129

    129 starting and driving important considerations for driving cars with turbo petrol engine 1 starting and driving. • do not use full throttle until the engine is warm, so as to avoid unnecessary wear. If the needle of the turbo gauge repeatedly enters the red zone, the engine may suddenly lose powe...

  • Page 130

    130 starting and driving limp-home the engine management system has a diagnostic feature that checks a number of internal functions. If a fault is detected in the throttle valve, the engine management system will set the throttle system to the limp-home mode. This means: • idling control will be poo...

  • Page 131

    131 starting and driving • have the car serviced regularly in accord- ance with the service programme. • always be alert to any misfiring of the engine (not running on all cylinders) and any loss of power or performance. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to a workshop...

  • Page 132

    132 starting and driving important information concerning diesel-engined cars the following applies to diesel cars with particle filter 3 the particle filter is a component part of the exhaust system. There are small particles in diesel exhaust fumes which are trapped in the particle filter. The fil...

  • Page 133

    133 starting and driving refuelling only use fuel grades from a well-known oil company. All cadillac petrol engines can be driven on petrol with an octane rating between 91 ron and 98 ron (ron = research octane number). The engine management system monitors the combustion and automatically adapts to...

  • Page 134

    134 starting and driving cars adapted to run on e85 (85% ethanol) the fuel tank holds 61 litres. If access to e85 is limited then fuel with a dif- ferent proportion of ethanol or normal ron 95 can be used for refuelling. The engine’s control management system is adjusted automatically according to t...

  • Page 135

    135 starting and driving filler cap to open: the fuel filler cap is threaded. Turn the cap slowly to the left (anticlockwise). Cars adapted to run on e85 (85 % ethanol): turn the fuel filler cap a quarter turn to the left. To close: turn the fuel filler cap to the right (clockwise) until you hear th...

  • Page 136

    136 starting and driving water in fuel 3 the fuel passes through a filter on its way from the tank to the engine. The filter traps any water in the fuel. When there is an excessive amount of water in the filter, the following message appears in dic: contact a workshop to have the problem remedied. W...

  • Page 137

    137 starting and driving running-in pistons, bores and bearings need time to bed in, to obtain uniform, wear-resistant sur- faces. If a new engine is driven too hard, this gradual process of bedding-in will not be possible and the life of the engine will be shortened. Cars with petrol engine: during...

  • Page 138

    138 starting and driving automatic transmission 3 the automatic transmission has an elec- tronic control module. The control module receives information including accelerator position and road speed. Using this and other information, it controls the hydraulic pressure of the transmission to ensure t...

  • Page 139

    139 starting and driving the detent button on the selector lever has to be pressed in before the lever can be moved between certain positions. The brake pedal must be depressed before shifting the selector lever from p or n. Adaptive gear change patterns the adaptive gear change pattern function ada...

  • Page 140

    140 starting and driving lock-up the transmission’s torque converter has a so-called lock-up function. This means that in gear, the torque converter is locked in, which reduces engine speed and fuel con- sumption. Kick-down when the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down change is made to optimiz...

  • Page 141

    141 starting and driving cars with 5-speed transmission in this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are available. Select 2nd gear when driving at low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds. 2nd gear must be selected manually. Select 5th gear manually or move the selector lever to d, see page 143. Cars with ...

  • Page 142

    142 starting and driving selector positions p the selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically blocked. The engine can be started. To move the selector out of the p position, depress the brake pedal and press in the detent (catch) on the selector lever. Only select the park position...

  • Page 143

    143 starting and driving certain variants also have steering wheel controls for manual gear selection. On these models, it is possible to change gear manually using the selector lever and the steering wheel controls. The steering wheel controls are only active when the selector lever is in the m pos...

  • Page 144

    144 starting and driving sport mode 3 sport mode is selected using the sport button. Gear changes in the automatic gearbox occur at higher engine speed than the normal program. Up changes occur later and down changes occur earlier at the same accelerator pedal position. Sport mode will be deselected...

  • Page 145

    145 starting and driving the system has the following functions: 1 on: engaged 2 off: disengaged 3 set/+: sets the speed and increases the set speed 4 set/–: sets the speed and decreases the set speed 5 resume: re-engages the system at the set speed the indicator light in the main instru- ment panel...

  • Page 146

    146 starting and driving braking it is good practice to try your brakes period- ically while driving. This is particularly important when driving in heavy rain, on roads with a lot of surface water, in snow or in salty slush. In such conditions a slight delay in the braking effect may be noticed. To...

  • Page 147

    147 starting and driving the brake system provides electronic brakeforce distribution (ebd). This distrib- utes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels, in such a way as to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of the car’s speed or load. The abs has a built-in diagnostics fu...

  • Page 148

    148 starting and driving all-wheel drive (awd) 3 essentially, the system consists of a ptu (power take off unit), propeller shaft, rdm (rear drive module which contains an elec- tronically controlled plate clutch, final drive gear and differential) and driveshafts. This system enhances driving chara...

  • Page 149

    149 starting and driving so low that a lot of wheelspin can occur rap- idly: • when the car is pulling away or acceler- ating with the front wheels on different surfaces (e.G. One slippery and one dry), the tcs functions like an electronic differ- ential lock, making sure that both wheels rotate at ...

  • Page 150

    150 starting and driving stabilitrak ® 3 anti-skid system stabilitrak uses functions from the anti-lock braking system (abs) and traction control system (tcs) to help the driver stabilise the car in unexpected driving situations that would otherwise be difficult to manoeuvre. How the stabilitrak ® s...

  • Page 151

    151 starting and driving stabilitrak ® off in the main instrument panel illumi- nates when • the system has been switched off manu- ally, speed must be below 60 km/h. • a fault has arisen in the abs/stabilitrak ® system. • there is a fault in the system, and at the same time the following message is...

  • Page 152

    152 starting and driving handbrake the handbrake lever is situated between the front seats. The brake acts on the rear wheels. When the handbrake is applied, the indicator light on the main instru- ment panel will come on. To release the handbrake, lift the lever slightly, press the pawl button on t...

  • Page 153

    153 starting and driving parking parking on a hill when parking on a steep hill, turn the front wheels so that they will be blocked by the kerb if the car should move. If the car is parked with one front wheel touching the kerb, for example, you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly when you ...

  • Page 154

    154 starting and driving laying the car up if the car is not going to be used for some time, e.G. Three to four months, the following steps are recommended: • drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses. • wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber seals on the bonnet, boot lid and doors, and lubricate t...

  • Page 155

    155 starting and driving parking aid system 3 the parking aid system facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 1.8 metres behind the car. If the car is heavily laden, the system may falsely indicate that there is an object within the detec...

  • Page 156

    156 starting and driving when the sensors detect an object within the monitored area, pulses of sound (- - - - - ) will be heard. The frequency of these pulses increases as the car comes closer to the object. If you stop reversing, the sound pulse will stop after 2 seconds. The sound pulses will ret...

  • Page 157

    157 starting and driving the system can be switched off in settings. 1 select settings using the steering wheel buttons, or . 2 hold the set button depressed until a chime sounds. 3 select park assistance using the steering wheel buttons, or . 4 press the set-button. 5 select on or off using the ste...

  • Page 158

    158 starting and driving economical motoring factors affecting fuel consumption the fuel consumption of a car is greatly affected by driving conditions, climate, road conditions, speed, driving technique, and so on. Running-in fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the running-in period (the...

  • Page 159

    159 starting and driving • do not warm up the engine while the car is stationary. If idling, the engine will take much longer to reach its optimum temperature, and engine wear is at its greatest during this period. Drive off as soon as possible after starting the engine and avoid high engine speeds....

  • Page 160

    160 starting and driving driving in cold climates in cold weather, special attention should be paid to the following: • before driving off, make sure that the wiper blades have not frozen to the wind- screen. • remove any snow from the heating system air intakes between the bonnet and the windscreen...

  • Page 161

    161 starting and driving remember that tyres age: it may therefore be necessary to change winter tyres before they reach the legal wear limit, as they grad- ually lose their friction properties with age. If you get into a front wheel skid and the car has a manual gearbox, the best response is to fre...

  • Page 162

    162 starting and driving driving in hot climates always check the coolant level before starting a journey. When the engine is cold, the coolant level must be on or just above the kalt/cold mark (boundary between the upper and lower sections of the tank). At the end of a journey, allow the engine to ...

  • Page 163

    163 starting and driving towing a caravan or trailer 3 make sure you are familiar with the legal requirements regarding speed limits for towing, maximum caravan weights, caravan braking requirements, and also any special driving licence provisions. Towbar 3 a towbar is available as an option. It is ...

  • Page 164

    164 starting and driving recommendations for cars with automatic transmission the following driving time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather, i.E. Approximately +30 °c. When negotiating long hills, bear the fol- lowing important considerations in mind. Rises in cool...

  • Page 165

    165 starting and driving the following message will be displayed on the dic if the transmission fluid becomes too hot: if this message appears, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out. The selector lever should be in position p. When co...

  • Page 166

    166 starting and driving driving with a roof load the maximum permissible roof load is 100 kg. Note that the roof load must be included in the car’s maximum permissible payload and axle load. Strong, sturdy roof carriers 3 designed spe- cially for your car are available. We recom- mend that you cont...

  • Page 167

    167 starting and driving towing front towing eye the front towing eye is stowed by the spare wheel. On the right-hand side of the bumper is a cover concealing the attachment point (tapped hole) for the towing eye. 1 press the knob on the upper section of this cover at the same time as pulling out th...

  • Page 168

    168 starting and driving rear towing eye the car has a permanent towing eye at the rear under the bumper. If the car is equipped with a towbar, this can be used instead of the towing eye. Towing the car cars with manual gearbox set the gear lever in neutral position. Switch on the position light. Th...

  • Page 169

    169 starting and driving set the selector lever in the n position. Switch on the position light. The national regulations on towing speeds must be followed. Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake of the car on tow, as necessary. This will avoid the towrope being jerked viol...

  • Page 170

    170 starting and driving driving with the compact spare wheel see page 216. Tyre repair kit 3 on certain markets, the spare wheel has been replaced by a tyre repair kit. Using this repair kit, the punctured tyre can be inflated without having to remove the wheel. See page 223. Jump starting it is es...

  • Page 171

    171 starting and driving 1 switch off the ignition and all current- consuming devices (lighting, rear window heating, etc.). 2 switch off the donor car’s engine. 3 start by connecting the positive (+) ter- minal of the donor battery to the positive terminal on the flat battery. 4 next, connect the n...

  • Page 172

    172 starting and driving before long journeys cadillac has a brochure containing the address of authorised cadillac servicing workshops throughout europe. We recom- mend that you contact an authorised cadillac workshop. Before setting off on a long journey, it is advisable to have the car checked ov...

  • Page 173

    173 car care bonnet ______________ 174 engine ______________ 175 turbo petrol engine, 4-cyl _______________ 176 diesel engine 3 _______ 178 engine oil ____________ 180 air filter______________ 181 transmission fluid ____ 181 coolant ______________ 182 brake/clutch fluid and braking lining _______ 18...

  • Page 174

    174 car care bonnet the bonnet lock handle is located under the fascia on the driver’s side. Open the bonnet as follows: 1 pull the release handle. 2 the bonnet opens to the half-locked position, being arrested by a catch at the front edge. 3 press the catch plate upwards and raise the bonnet. When ...

  • Page 175

    175 car care engine turbo petrol engine, 4-cyl the engine is a transverse, four-cylinder, in-line engine with dual overhead camshaft and 16 valves. The engine block and cyl- inder head are made of aluminium. The engine is equipped with two balancer shafts that reduce engine vibrations to a minimum. ...

  • Page 176

    176 car care 1 oil filler cap 2 coolant expansion tank 3 brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 battery 5 fuses 6 washer fluid reservoir 7 power steering fluid reservoir 8 engine oil dipstick turbo petrol engine, 4-cyl 460_om_my09.Book page 176 wednesday, april 2, 2008 10:32 am.

  • Page 177

    177 car care 1 power steering fluid reservoir 2 coolant expansion tank 3 brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 battery 5 fuses 6 washer fluid reservoir 7 oil filler cap 8 engine oil dipstick turbo petrol engine, v6 3 460_om_my09.Book page 177 wednesday, april 2, 2008 10:32 am.

  • Page 178

    178 car care 1 oil filler cap 2 coolant expansion tank 3 brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 battery 5 fuses 6 washer fluid reservoir 7 power steering fluid reservoir 8 engine oil dipstick diesel engine, tid 3 460_om_my09.Book page 178 wednesday, april 2, 2008 10:32 am.

  • Page 179

    179 car care 1 oil filler cap 2 coolant expansion tank 3 brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 battery 5 fuses 6 washer fluid reservoir 7 power steering fluid reservoir 8 engine oil dipstick diesel engine, ttid 3 460_om_my09.Book page 179 wednesday, april 2, 2008 10:32 am.

  • Page 180

    180 car care engine oil checking the engine oil check the engine oil level regularly. 1 park the car on a level surface. 2 switch off the engine and wait for 2–5 minutes (diesel engine: 5 min.). The engine should be at normal operating temperature. 3 withdraw the dipstick and wipe it with a clean ra...

  • Page 181

    181 car care recommended oil grade, see car’s service book. Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to avoid run- ning problems. It is normal for a certain amount of oil to be consumed. It is therefore often necessary to top up the oil between services. Check the ...

  • Page 182

    182 car care coolant there is an overpressure in the cooling system. Coolant temperatures can some- times exceed 100 °c. If the level of coolant in the expansion tank drops too low, the following message appears on the dic: the properties of the coolant are retained for the entire service life of th...

  • Page 183

    183 car care cars with 4-cyl. Engine: the expansion tank is transparent to facilitate checking the coolant level. When the engine is cold, the coolant shall lie on or just above the kalt/cold mark on the expansion tank (boundary between the upper and lower sections of the tank, see illustration). To...

  • Page 184

    184 car care brake/clutch fluid and braking lining checking brake fluid should be changed according to the service programme. Refer to the war- ranty and service book. The brake and clutch fluid reservoir is trans- parent to facilitate checking of the fluid level. The fluid level should lie between ...

  • Page 185

    185 car care the foot brake and handbrake are self- adjusting. It is not possible to detect, through abnormal pedal or handbrake lever travel, whether the braking lining is worn and needs replacing. It is therefore essential that brake lining be checked regularly, as specified in the service program...

  • Page 186

    186 car care battery the battery is maintenance-free. If frequent short journeys are made, the bat- tery may need extra charging. This can be done with a battery charger or by taking the car for a long run. If the battery is not charging while driving, the driving symbol in the main instrument panel...

  • Page 187

    187 car care check the drive belt, see page 188. If the belt is damaged, the engine may overheat, the battery may not be charged, the a/c compressor may not work and power assist- ance for the steering (diesel-engined cars) may be lost. Always connect the positive (red) cable to the positive (+) bat...

  • Page 188

    188 car care drive belt the alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engine. It is driven by a poly- v-belt from the crankshaft pulley. A slipping or broken poly-v-belt can result in: • insufficient engine cooling (diesel- engined cars) • no charge to the battery • no a/c compressor func...

  • Page 189

    189 car care windscreen 1 press the two catches together. 2 hold the wiper arm and move the wiper blade out and diagonally up. Fitting the cargo guard 1 align the wiper arm’s guide lug in the blade’s corresponding slot. 2 move the blade in towards the wiper arm until the two catches grip the blade. ...

  • Page 190

    190 car care headlight washers are only available in cer- tain markets/variants. Fill with a mixture of washer fluid and water as recommended by the table on the pack- aging to reduce the risk of freezing and to ensure effective cleaning, see also page 83. Washer jets the washer jets, which are adju...

  • Page 191

    191 car care auto checking of lights the outer bulbs are monitoring by the car’s electrical system. If any of these stop working, a message appears on the dic (driver information centre). Example of dic message: number plate lighting is only detected if both bulbs fail. The side direction indicators...

  • Page 192

    192 car care xenon light, dipped beam 3 xenon headlights produce roughly twice as much light as halogen bulbs and have a sig- nificantly longer service life. The lamp units consist of a gas discharge lamp containing xenon. When the lights are switched on a very high voltage activates the xenon gas. ...

  • Page 193

    193 car care removing the entire lamp fitting the entire lamp fitting must be removed before the bulbs of the position lights, direction indicators, dipped beam (hal- ogen) and main beam can be replaced. 1 remove the upper screw (1). 2 slacken the lower screw (2), but do not remove it. 3 slightly ra...

  • Page 194

    194 car care installing the entire lamp fitting 1 plug in the connector. 2 guide the hole in the lamp fitting over the guide pin in the fitting retainer and the tongue into the recess in the lamp fitting. Then slide the lamp fitting straight back until the tongue and the upper bracket engage. 3 refi...

  • Page 195

    195 car care dipped beam (halogen) and main beam 1 remove the entire lamp fitting from the body before bulb replacement. See page 193. 2 remove the cover from the rear of the headlight. 3 twist the bulb holder anticlockwise and take it out of the reflector. 4 change the bulb without touching the gla...

  • Page 196

    196 car care position light and front direction indicator 1 remove the entire lamp fitting from the body before bulb replacement. See page 193. 2 twist the bulb holder anticlockwise and take out the bulb. 3 fit the new bulb. 4 refit the lamp fitting. See page 194. Side-mounted direction indicator 1 ...

  • Page 197

    197 car care front fog lights 3 1 undo one screw in the wheel housing. Lower the air shield. 2 remove the protective cover. Release the two spring clips securing the bulb. 3 unplug the connector. 4 change the bulb. Try not to touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers. Warning • never crawl ...

  • Page 198

    198 car care brake lights, tail lights and direction indicators sedan: if a brake light bulb fails, for reasons of safety the adjacent tail light will serve as a brake light. Replace the defective bulb as soon as possible. 1 lower the cover in the trim behind the lights. Right-hand side: unlock the ...

  • Page 199

    199 car care changing bulbs 1 twist the bulb holder anticlockwise and take it out. 2 fit the new bulb. To refit the boot lid trim 1 withdraw the centre of the rivets. 2 fit the trim in place on the boot lid. 3 fit the rivets. Lock the rivets in place by pressing the centre buttons in until flush wit...

  • Page 200

    200 car care dome light, rear 1 remove the entire overhead panel: ease out the trailing end first, and then both sides of the front edge. 2 fit the new bulb. Number plate lighting 1 undo the two screws and remove the lens. 2 fit the new bulb. 3 make sure the seal on the lens is correctly seated. 4 s...

  • Page 201

    201 car care luggage compartment lighting, sedan the lamp fitting is located under the parcel shelf. 1 release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver. 2 fit the new bulb. 3 insert the connector side first when refitting the lamp. Luggage compartment lighting, wagon 1 pull the lamp housing ...

  • Page 202

    202 car care courtesy/footwell lighting 3 1 release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver. 2 fit the new bulb. 3 insert the connector side first when refitting the lamp. Other bulbs if any other bulbs need changing, we recommend that you visit a workshop. We recommend that you contact an ...

  • Page 203

    203 car care bulb table no. Designation wattage 1 h7 55 headlight 2 h3 55 front fog lights 3 3 p21w 21 reversing light, brake light, tail light, rear direction indicator 4 pr21w 21 rear fog light (red) 5 py21w 21 front direction indicator 6 r10w 10 rear dome lighting, courtesy lighting 3 , glove com...

  • Page 204

    204 car care fuses the fuses are housed in three electrical centres: one behind a hatch on the left-hand end of the fascia, one in the engine bay (additional small unit in front of battery on certain variants) and one on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment. There is space for spare fuses i...

  • Page 205

    205 car care a special tool for removing fuses is provided on the hatch on the left-hand end of the fascia. Simply push the tool onto the fuse, squeeze and remove the fuse. Some of the fuses and relays fitted are not connected to the car’s electrical system. Maxi fuses the car also has a number of l...

  • Page 206

    206 car care electrical centre in end of fascia no. Amp. Function 1 15 steering wheel lock 2 5 steering column unit; ignition switch 3 10 handsfree 3 / bluetooth™ phone 3 4 10 main instrument panel; manual climate control; automatic climate control (acc) 3 5 7.5 control module in front doors; park b...

  • Page 207

    207 car care rear electrical centre no. Amp. Function 1–5 maxi - 6 30 control module in left rear door 7 30 control module in right rear door 8 20 trailer 9 - - 10 30 left-hand brake light; rear right direction indicator; right tail light; right reversing light; high-mounted brake light; trailer lig...

  • Page 208

    208 car care electrical centre in engine bay no. Amp. Function 1 30 engine management system, diesel 2 10 engine management system, petrol; transmission control module 3 20 horn 4 10 engine management system, petrol and diesel; battery disconnect switch 3 5 - - 6 10 selector lever (automatic); clutc...

  • Page 209

    209 car care electrical centre in front of battery 3 relays r 1 washer fluid pump, windscreen r 2 a/c compressor, diesel r 3 - r 4 fuel filter, diesel (preheating) r 5 extra lights r 6 horn r 7 engine control module, diesel; injection, diesel r 8 starter motor r 9 windscreen wipers on/off r10 washer...

  • Page 210

    210 car care wheels alternative tyres and wheels before changing to wheels/tyres of another size, we recommend that you contact an authorised cadillac workshop regarding acceptable options. See also page 241. Wheel/tyre combinations that are not approved by cadillac can negatively affect the car’s d...

  • Page 211

    211 car care note: low tyre pressure also causes pre- mature tyre wear and increased fuel con- sumption. Tyre pressure should match the current load and speed of the car, see page 245. The tyre pressures given apply to cold tyres, that is they have the same tempera- ture as the outside air temperatu...

  • Page 212

    212 car care wear indicator the tyres incorporate so-called wear indica- tors. When treadless bands appear across the width of the tyre surface, only 1.6 mm of tread pattern remains. This indicates that the tyre should be changed. Make sure you are familiar with the legal limit for minimum tread dep...

  • Page 213

    213 car care automatic tyre pressure monitoring 3 the system consists of a sensor in each wheel and a common receiver. The sensors are located inside the tyre in direct connec- tion with the air pressure valves. Make sure that wheels with sensors for tyre pressure monitoring are fitted during replac...

  • Page 214

    214 car care if the tyre pressure decreases if the tyre pressure decreases to 0.4 bar (6 psi) below the recommended pressure then a warning is shown on the dic as to which tyres are affected. Adjust the pressure as soon as possible. If the tyre pressure continues to decrease then an alarm is shown o...

  • Page 215

    215 car care malfunctions the above message is shown on the dic if: • a wheel without pressure sensor has been fitted (e.G. Spare wheel) • one, two or three pressure sensors are broken or missing • a fault has arisen in the receiver • a system error has arisen the above messages are not shown if sen...

  • Page 216

    216 car care spare wheel compact spare the compact spare wheel may only be used when one of the car’s normal tyres has punctured. Maximum distance for the com- pact spare wheel is approx. 2,100 miles (3,500 km). The spare wheel, tools and jack (replaced by tyre repair kit on certain markets) are sto...

  • Page 217

    217 car care driving with the compact spare wheel the following should be observed when the compact spare wheel is used: • do not drive further than necessary with the compact spare fitted - the maximum life of the wheel is approx. 2,100 miles (approx. 3,500 km). • refit the standard wheel as soon a...

  • Page 218

    218 car care important considerations when driving with a compact spare wheel: • the car’s ground clearance is reduced. • the car must not be driven with more than one compact spare wheel at a time. • avoid driving against the kerb. • do not use snow chains. • do not fit the wheel cover as this woul...

  • Page 219

    219 car care changing wheels warning • the car jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. It must not be used to sup- port the car during repair work or servicing. • never crawl under a car that is only supported by the jack. Always use axle stands. • special care mu...

  • Page 220

    220 car care when the car has to be lifted, the jack must be positioned at one of the four jacking points (front or rear) under the sill members. If a trolley jack is used, the jack’s lifting plate must be positioned under one of the illus- trated jacking points. See page 221. If the car is equipped...

  • Page 221

    221 car care 3 wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the jacking point. Each jacking point is indicated by an arrow on the sill (see illustration). Make sure that the jack fully engages the jacking point in the underside of the sill member and that the entire foot of the jack...

  • Page 222

    222 car care 6 fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown (opposite pairs). Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to be seated correctly. 7 lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts to torque in sequence. Tightening torque: light-alloy wheels: 110 nm. Steel wheels: 110 nm....

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    223 car care tyre repair kit 3 the tyre repair kit replaces the spare wheel. The repair kit allows a punctured tyre to be temporarily repaired and reinflated without needing to remove the wheel. Minor damage to the tyre, such as a foreign object that has penetrated the tread, can be temporarily repa...

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    224 car care 1 allow the engine to idle. 2 remove the repair kit from the luggage compartment. 3 remove the electric cable and the air hose from the compartment on the bottom of the compressor. 4 connect the air hose from the com- pressor to the connection on the canister. 5 insert the canister into...

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    225 car care 7 connect the air hose from the canister to the valve on the wheel. 8 the switch on the compressor must be in the 0 position. 9 connect the compressor’s electric cable to the 12 volt socket (cigarette lighter) in the car. 10 start the compressor. 11 while the canister of sealant empties...

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    226 car care 14 assemble the repair kit and return it to its designated place in the luggage com- partment. 15 wipe away any sealant that may have leaked out with a rag. 16 put back the warning triangle. 17 affix the label in the kit showing the maximum permitted speed so that it is clearly visible ...

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    227 car care flat spots all tyres get hot, especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard. After the car has been parked with hot tyres and the tyres have cooled down, a flat spot can appear in the tyre, where it is in contact with the ground. The same can occur if the car has not been m...

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    228 car care upholstery to remove fluff and hairs from the seats, door armrests and headlining, use a vacuum cleaner, a moist lint-free cloth, or a clothes brush. Remove spots and dirt using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water. When using a stain remover, always work from the outside towards...

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    229 car care the underside of the car also needs washing regularly, and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usually washed in an automatic car wash without special facilities for underbody cleaning. Never wash or leave the c...

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    230 car care engine bay the engine bay should be cleaned with an engine degreasant and rinsed with hot water. The headlights must be covered over. Do not use a pressure washer. Avoid spraying electrical components and con- nectors. Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or sol- vent when carrying out...

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    231 car care anti-corrosion treatment the entire car undergoes a series of anti- corrosion processes during production. These include electrophoretic priming, pvc-based coating to protect against stone chip damage and corrosion, and treatment of body cavities and members with thin, penetrating rustp...

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    232 car care service programme periodic servicing all cars need to be serviced and maintained regularly to provide trouble-free motoring. We have drawn up a service programme for your car that takes account of all the atten- tion it is considered to need at the specified intervals. The service progr...

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    233 car care air conditioning (a/c) troubleshooting if a fault occurs in the a/c system, there are a number of checks you can perform your- self. If the fault persists, however, you should have the system checked at a work- shop. We recommend that you contact an authorised cadillac workshop. Note: w...

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    234 car care car care and maintenance • the compressor drive belt should be inspected under the regular service programme. • clean away dirt and insects from the condenser and radiator to prevent clog- ging. When washing the car, use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser (located in front of ...

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    235 technical data general particulars ____ 236 engine ______________ 238 engine oil ____________ 238 fuel _________________ 239 engines _____________ 239 electrical system ______ 240 brake system _________ 240 wheels and tyres ______ 241 plates and labels _______ 247 programmable functions 248 warn...

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    236 technical data general particulars overall length, including bumpers: sedan ___________________________ 4680 mm wagon __________________________ 4716 mm overall width, including door mirrors _____ 2038 mm maximum height: sedan ___________________________ 1471 mm wagon __________________________ ...

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    237 technical data maximum axle load, front wheel drive models: sedan, front ______________________ 1150 kg sedan, rear _______________________ 1010 kg wagon, front ______________________ 1150 kg wagon, rear ______________________ 1100 kg maximum axle load, awd-models: sedan, front _________________...

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    238 technical data engine engine oil type petrol engine, 2.0 l (2.0t and 2.0turbo)__ four cylinders, double overhead camshafts, 16 valves, two balancer shafts, dual-mass flywheel (certain variants only) petrol engine, v6 __________________ six cylinders, 4 overhead camshafts, 24 valves, the angle be...

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    239 technical data fuel engines petrol engine recommended octane rating: 2.8 v6 ___________________________ unleaded 98 ron other ____________________________ unleaded 95 ron cars that are adapted for ethanol operation recommended fuel grades___________ e85 (fuel with lower ethanol content can also ...

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    240 technical data electrical system brake system 2.0t biopower rating, eec at 5500 rpm ____________ 147 kw (200 hp) maximum torque, eec at 2500–4000 rpm 300 nm (30.5 kgf m) voltage ___________________________ 12 v battery capacity ____________________ 60, 70 or 85 ah depending on engine variant foo...

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    241 technical data wheels and tyres summer tyres 6.5x16 ___________________________ 215/55 r16 93 v, 215/60 r16 95 v, 225/55 r16 95 v 7x17 ____________________________ 225/45 r17 94 w rf/xl, 225/50 r17 94 w 7.5x17 ___________________________ 235/45 r17 94w 7,5x18 3 _________________________ 225/45 r...

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    242 technical data notice snow chains only use snow chains with the following wheel-tyre combinations: wheel tyres 6.5x16________ 215/55 r16 m+s or 215/55 r16 we recommend that you contact an authorised cadillac workshop regarding suitable wheels for winter tyres. Some models have large brake discs ...

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    243 technical data recommended tyre/engine combinations 2.0t 175 hp 2.0 turbo 210 hp 2) v6 awd 1.9 tid 1.9 ttid summer tyres 215/55 r16 93 v – – – – 215/60 r16 95 v – – – 3) – – 225/55 r16 95 v – – – 3) – – 225/45 r17 94 w rf/xl – – 225/50 r17 94 w – – – – – 235/45 r17 94 w – – 225/45 r18 95 w rf/xl...

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    244 technical data 2.0t 175 hp 2.0 turbo 210 hp 2) v6 awd 1.9 tid 1.9 ttid wheel sizes 6.5x16, steel 3) 6.5x16, aluminium 1) 3) – 7x17, aluminium – 7.5x17, aluminium – 7.5x18, aluminium 3 rf/xl = reinforced (eller extra load) däck. 1) gäller endast vissa 16" aluminium fälgar, kontakta en återförsälj...

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    245 technical data recommended lowest tyre pressure, cold tyres tyre size load/speed. (km/h) front bar/psi rear bar/psi summer tyres 215/55 r16 93 v 1–3 pers/0–160 4–5 pers./0–160 1–5 pers./160– 2,2/32 2,2/32 2,6/38 2,2/32 2,2/32 2,6/38 for improved fuel economy 2,6/38 2,6/38 215/60 r16 95 v 1–3 per...

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    246 technical data cold tyres refers to tyres that are the same temperature as the surrounding air. The tyre pressure values in the table apply at 20 °c. Tyre pressure will increase as the tyres become warm (e.G. During motorway driving), and decrease as they cool. When the temperature of the tyres ...

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    247 technical data plates and labels when contacting the workshop it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s vehicle identification, engine and gearbox numbers. 1 vin and barcode, inside the windscreen 2 gearbox number 3 engine number 4 tyre pressure and colour code (body and trim) label 5 vin...

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    248 technical data programmable functions several of the systems in your car can be customised to better suit your individual needs. We recommend that you contact an author- ised cadillac workshop. Central locking system some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be repro...

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    249 technical data warnings and indications that can be shown on the dic the warnings and indications that can be shown depend on the engine variant and equipment level. The warnings/indications that contain an exclamation mark are shown together with a warning or check light in the main instru- men...

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    250 technical data alarm tripped during last arming period. Rear left seat backrest unlocked. Rear right seat backrest unlocked. Parking assistance malfunction. Service. Parking assistance sensor interference. Close doors. Left brake light failure. Left main beam failure. Left dipped beam failure. R...

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    251 technical data flat tyre rear left. Make a safe stop. Flat tyre rear right. Make a safe stop. Flat tyre front left. Make a safe stop. Flat tyre front right. Make a safe stop. Tyre pressure system failure. Contact service. Time for service. Service xwd. 460_om_my09.Book page 251 wednesday, april ...

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    252 technical data auxiliary and parking heater 3 fuel-driven heater cars with diesel engine in certain markets, cars with a diesel engine also have an auxiliary heater 3 . This auxiliary heater is diesel-driven and starts automati- cally immediately after the engine is started if the temperature of...

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    253 technical data interrupted automatically when the engine is started. Park heater 3 and block heater 3 if the car has an electric or fuel driven engine heater, the start times are controlled in settings under the headings block heater/park heater. Make the settings within 3 minutes after the engi...

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    254 technical data mounting points for genuine cadillac towbar 3 460_om_my09.Book page 254 wednesday, april 2, 2008 10:32 am.

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    255 index index a abs brakes _______________ 146 acc ___________________ 87 action in difficult climatic conditions _ 93 active damping _____________ 144 adjustment, steering wheel ______ 96 air filter __________________ 181 air pressure, tyres _______ 210 , 243 airbag __________________ 34 airbag s...

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    256 index d date codes, tyres ____________ 212 deactivating the rear window switches 98 deep water, driving through ______ 166 dic ____________________ 71 dimensions and weights ________ 236 direction indicator stalk switch ____ 81 direction indicators ___________ 81 donor battery, boost starting __...

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    257 index glove compartment __________ 108 glove compartment lighting ______ 200 glow plug, diesel engine ________ 67 grade, fuel ________________ 239 h handbrake ________________ 152 hazard warning lights _________ 82 head protection _____________ 39 head restraints _____________ 26 headlight _____...

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    258 index manual tripping of car alarm ______ 57 manually adjusted front seats _____ 21 materials used in the car, reclamation 232 maxi fuses _______________ 205 memory function, electrically adjustable driver’s seat ________ 24 memory, driver’s seat _________ 24 milometer ________________ 71 motori...

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    259 index s saab parking assistance _______ 155 safety __________________ 15 sahr, head restraint __________ 26 seat adjustment _____________ 21 seat, electrically operated _______ 23 seatbelt pretensioners _________ 19 seatbelt reminder ____________ 16 seatbelts _________________ 16 seatbelts, care...

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    260 index v vanity mirror _______________ 106 vehicle identification number _____ 247 vehicle recovery ____________ 169 viscosity, engine oil __________ 238 w warning labels _____________ 11 warning lights ______________ 62 warning triangle ____________ 82 washer fluid _______________ 188 washer flu...

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