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Cadillac CATERA 1999 Owner's Manual

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    Yellow blue i the 1999 cadillac catera owner’s manual 1 - 1 seats and restraint systems this section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. 2 - 1 features and controls this section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 comfort ...

  • Page 2: French Language Manual:

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

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  • Page 5: How to Use This Manual

    Yellow blue v how to use this manual many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to ex...

  • Page 6: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Yellow blue vi vehicle damage warnings also, in this book you will find these notices: notice: these mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, an...

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    Yellow blue vii for example, these symbols are used on an original battery: caution possible injury protect eyes by shielding caustic battery acid could cause burns avoid sparks or flames spark or flame could explode battery these symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehic...

  • Page 8: Notes

    Yellow blue viii ✍ notes.

  • Page 9: Section 1

    1- yellow blue 1-1 section 1 seats and restraint systems here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 seats and seat controls 1 - 10 safety belts: t...

  • Page 10: Seats and Seat Controls

    Yellow blue 1-2 seats and seat controls this section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Manual lumbar support the lumbar control is located on the side of each front seatback closest to the ...

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    Yellow blue 1-3 if a failure in the power supply system occurs, the power seats can be manually adjusted by inserting the crank handle into the slot located below the seat cushion, as shown in the above illustration. Turn the crank handle clockwise until you’ve reached your desired seating position....

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    Yellow blue 1-4 if your vehicle is in park (p), you can recall mirror and seating positions by pressing and holding one of the three memory buttons. This will adjust the seat and mirrors to where you have previously programmed them. Seat and mirror movement is immediately stopped if the memory butto...

  • Page 13: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-5 but don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job becaus...

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    Yellow blue 1-6 head restraints slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Removable head restraints caution: if a head rest...

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    Yellow blue 1-7 the head restraint should be stored securely on the driver’s side of the trunk as shown. Replace the head restraint when you have finished carrying cargo or when the passenger’s seat is returned to its normal upright position. Rear seats caution: a safety belt that is twisted or not ...

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    Yellow blue 1-8 folding the rear seat with the rear folding seatbacks, you can carry long cargo by folding down part or all of the rear seat. Before you can fold the rear seat, you need to unlatch the center buckle. Insert a key or a similar object into the slot as shown to unlatch the buckle. Move ...

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    Yellow blue 1-9 return the safety belts to their original positions so they will be available for rear seat passengers to use. To do so, slide the buckle into the latch as shown. The panel behind the rear seat armrest also folds. Turn the knob counterclockwise and pull the panel forward to gain acce...

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    Yellow blue 1-10 heated rear seat (option) the heated rear seat controls are located on the rear center console under the air outlets. Press the button once to turn on the heating system. Press the button again to turn the system off. A telltale light in the button indicates the system is in use. Th...

  • Page 19: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-11 caution: it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and saf...

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    Yellow blue 1-12 why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it..

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    Yellow blue 1-13 get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ....

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    Yellow blue 1-14 or the instrument panel ... Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense..

  • Page 23: About Safety Belts

    Yellow blue 1-15 here are questions many people ask about safety belts -- and the answers q: won’t i be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if i’m wearing a safety belt? A: you could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside dow...

  • Page 24: Driver Position

    Yellow blue 1-16 how to wear safety belts properly adults this part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part...

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    Yellow blue 1-17 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “safety belt extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuc...

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    Yellow blue 1-18 shoulder belt height adjuster before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, press down on the arrow symbol and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the ...

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    Yellow blue 1-19 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. Caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should f...

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    Yellow blue 1-20 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. Caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could c...

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    Yellow blue 1-21 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Caution: you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the cha...

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    Yellow blue 1-22 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. Caution: you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t 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 d...

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    Yellow blue 1-23 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts wo...

  • Page 32: Air Bag Systems

    Yellow blue 1-24 the best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right front passenger posi...

  • Page 33: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-25 here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: caution: you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things ins...

  • Page 34: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-26 caution: both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. This is true even with next generation frontal air bags....

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    Yellow blue 1-27 there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “air bag readiness light” in the index for more information. How ...

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    Yellow blue 1-28 the right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback cl...

  • Page 37: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-29 caution: if something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything...

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    Yellow blue 1-30 what makes an air bag inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator,...

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    Yellow blue 1-31 caution: when an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems ...

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    Yellow blue 1-32 servicing your air bag-equipped vehicle air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To pur...

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    Yellow blue 1-33 rear seat passenger positions lap - shoulder belt all three rear seating positions have lap - shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across yo...

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    Yellow blue 1-34 when the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “safety belt extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be abl...

  • Page 43: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-35 each position next to the windows has a shoulder belt height adjuster. Move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, press the arrow symbol and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster up just by pushi...

  • Page 44: Children

    Yellow blue 1-36 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety ...

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    Yellow blue 1-37 caution: smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on th...

  • Page 46: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-38 caution: never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash caution: (continued) caution: (continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg...

  • Page 47: Child Restraints

    Yellow blue 1-39 child restraints every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: what are the different types of add - on child restraints? A: add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a chi...

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    Yellow blue 1-40 a rear - facing infant restraint (b) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body ...

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    Yellow blue 1-41 a forward - facing child restraint (c - e) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around fo...

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    Yellow blue 1-42 a booster seat (f, g) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields u...

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    Yellow blue 1-43 when choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restra...

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    Yellow blue 1-44 top strap canadian law requires that forward - facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and ins...

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    Yellow blue 1-45 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock..

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    Yellow blue 1-46 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pu...

  • Page 55: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-47 caution: a child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates, even though your vehicle has next generation frontal air bags. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to...

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    Yellow blue 1-48 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as ...

  • Page 57: Larger Children

    Yellow blue 1-49 larger children children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. D children who aren’t buckled up can be throw...

  • Page 58: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-50 caution: never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: what if a child is wearing a lap - ...

  • Page 59: Caution:

    Yellow blue 1-51 caution: never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s ...

  • Page 60: Safety Belt Extender

    Yellow blue 1-52 safety belt extender if the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be...

  • Page 61: After A Crash

    Yellow blue 1-53 replacing restraint system parts after a crash if you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If you ever see a yello...

  • Page 62: Notes

    Yellow blue 1-54 ✍ notes.

  • Page 63: Section 2

    2- yellow blue 2-1 section 2 features and controls here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- a...

  • Page 64: Keys

    Yellow blue 2-2 keys caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children..

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    Yellow blue 2-3 one key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. (note that there is no lock cylinder for the trunk or the passenger’s door.) your vehicle comes with a spare key. This key does not have an immobilizer pellet in it, however, it will still unlock your vehicle’s doors. B...

  • Page 66: Door Locks

    Yellow blue 2-4 door locks caution: unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This ...

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    Yellow blue 2-5 power door locks push the side of the door lock switch with the light in it to lock all the doors and push the other side of the door lock switch to unlock all doors. Automatic door locks close the doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move the shift lever out of park (p), a...

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    Yellow blue 2-6 to program: all doors do not unlock when shifting into park (p): press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter four times. Each press should be held for about one second with less than five seconds in between each press. All doors unlock when shifting into park (p):...

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    Yellow blue 2-7 when you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way up. 3. Do the...

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    Yellow blue 2-8 this device complies with rss - 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device...

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    Yellow blue 2-9 battery replacement under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter...

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    Yellow blue 2-10 2. Remove the battery and replace it with a cr2032 battery. Using the wrong size battery can damage the transmitter. Make sure the battery is positioned with the “plus” (+) facing down. 3. Align the internal pieces of the transmitter, including the cover. Snap together to reinstall....

  • Page 73: Trunk

    Yellow blue 2-11 trunk caution: it can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (co) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable c...

  • Page 74: Theft

    Yellow blue 2-12 if your vehicle loses power temporarily, you can manually open the trunk using the trunk release handle. The handle is located on the underside of the trunk lid on the driver’s side and can be accessed through the fold - down rear seats. Fold down the driver’s side rear seat and rea...

  • Page 75: Theft

    Yellow blue 2-13 parking lots if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your key? D if possible, park in a busy, well lit area. D put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Be s...

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    Yellow blue 2-14 to avoid activating the alarm by accident: d the vehicle should be locked with the key after the doors are closed if you don’t want to activate the theft - deterrent system. D always unlock a door with a key or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. (pressing the unlock button on...

  • Page 77: Immobilizer

    Yellow blue 2-15 immobilizer your vehicle is equipped with a passive theft - deterrent system. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferenc...

  • Page 78: New Vehicle “Break

    Yellow blue 2-16 new vehicle “break - in” notice: your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” but it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: d don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full - throttle starts. D a...

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    Yellow blue 2-17 keep in mind that you may have to turn the steering wheel as you turn the key in order to turn the ignition switch from lock to start -- this is normal. Using extra effort to remove the key from the ignition switch, as compared to other gm vehicles that you may have owned, is also n...

  • Page 80: Starting Your Engine

    Yellow blue 2-18 starting your engine move your shift lever to park (p) or neutral (n). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use neutral (n) only. Notice: don’t try to shift to park (p) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, ...

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    Yellow blue 2-19 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in start for about three seconds. If the catera starts briefly but then st...

  • Page 82: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-20 to use the engine coolant heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord for the engine coolant heater is in front of the air cleaner filter and under the headlamp cover, on the passenger’s side of the engine. 3. Plug it into a no...

  • Page 83: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-21 automatic transmission operation there are several different positions for the shift lever. Park (p): this position locks the transmission drive shaft. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. Caution: it is dangerous to get out...

  • Page 84: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-22 your vehicle has a brake - transmission shift interlock (btsi). You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from park (p) when the ignition key is in on. If you cannot shift out of park (p), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way int...

  • Page 85: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-23 drive (d): use this for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: d going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. D going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transmission will shift down ...

  • Page 86

    Yellow blue 2-24 sport mode button for a firmer shift and increased performance, you may choose the sport mode. This button lets you change from a normal driving mode to a sport driving mode. It is located on the shift lever handle. Press the “s” button once to select the sport feature. Press it aga...

  • Page 87: Parking Brake

    Yellow blue 2-25 this feature is for improved traction only when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel. Drive as usual for normal road conditions. This feature automatically turns off when any of the followi...

  • Page 88: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-26 if you start to drive with the parking brake set, the brake warning light stays on. See “brake system warning light” in the index for more information. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your foot and pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the ...

  • Page 89: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-27 console shift lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into park (p) like this: d pull the button on the shift lever handle up and then push the shift lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle into park (p). Release the button. D with...

  • Page 90: Shifting Out of Park (P)

    Yellow blue 2-28 if you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in park (p) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into park (p), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away...

  • Page 91

    Yellow blue 2-29 if you cannot shift out of park (p), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into park (p) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of park (p), t...

  • Page 92: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-30 parking over things that burn caution: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co)...

  • Page 93: Running Your Engine While

    Yellow blue 2-31 running your engine while you’re parked it’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Caution: idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier caution und...

  • Page 94: Windows

    Yellow blue 2-32 windows power windows the controls are located next to the console shift lever. Tap the controls forward or rearward to raise or lower the windows in increments. To express - open the window, press the control rearward for about one second and then release. If you want to stop the w...

  • Page 95: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-33 anti - pinch feature if a hand, an arm or another object is above the middle of the window and is in the way of the power window express - closing, the window will stop at the obstruction and express - open to a preset factory position. Caution: pressing and holding the power window...

  • Page 96: Tilt Wheel

    Yellow blue 2-34 tilt wheel tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you begin driving. Raising the steering wheel to the highest level gives your legs more room when you enter and exit your vehicle. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to tilt the wheel. Adjust ...

  • Page 97

    Yellow blue 2-35 raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns when it is released. Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned - out front signal b...

  • Page 98: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-36 mist: tap the lever up and then release it for a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, pull and hold the lever. = (high): move the lever all the way up for a fast wiper speed. - (low): the third position up controls the low wiper speed. -- (delay): this position is for a controlled de...

  • Page 99: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-37 cruise control with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control shuts off when you apply the ...

  • Page 100: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-38 setting cruise control caution: if you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it. 1. Acc...

  • Page 101

    Yellow blue 2-39 resuming a set speed setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise function. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the resume/decel. Button briefly to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. If y...

  • Page 102: Exterior Lamps

    Yellow blue 2-40 passing another vehicle while using cruise control use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using cruise control on hills how well the cruise control will work on...

  • Page 103

    Yellow blue 2-41 parking lamps, front and rear sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, ashtray lamps, backlighting to the radio controls and instrument panel lights. Headlamps. Fog lamps. Twilight sentinel. Turns the twilight sentinel system off. Instrument panel brightness control. Turn t...

  • Page 104

    Yellow blue 2-42 wiper - activated headlamps this feature activates the low - beam headlamps, parking lamps, sidemarker lamps and taillamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about 20 seconds. The wiper - activated headlamps light the way in poor weather and also make your vehicle more...

  • Page 105

    Yellow blue 2-43 when the twilight sentinel is on and it’s dark enough outside, the high - beam headlamps (at reduced intensity) will change to low - beam headlamps. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the high - beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of drl....

  • Page 106

    Yellow blue 2-44 fog lamps use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Press this button to turn the fog lamps on and press the button again to turn the lamps off. (the fog lamps only work when the parking lamps or the low - beam headlamps are on and the ignition is on.) this l...

  • Page 107

    Yellow blue 2-45 if you rotate the control dial all the way up, the lamps will remain on for about three minutes after the ignition has been turned to off or lock. If you rotate the control dial all the way down, the lamps will go off quickly. You can adjust the delay time from a few seconds up to t...

  • Page 108: Interior Lamps

    Yellow blue 2-46 interior lamps instrument panel brightness control this control dial is located to the right of the fog lamp button. As you rotate the control dial up, the instrument panel lights will brighten. Illuminated entry this system turns on the courtesy lamps (dome lamps and door entry lam...

  • Page 109: Mirrors

    Yellow blue 2-47 map lamps these lamps are located in the front overhead console (near the windshield). Press either button to turn the driver’s or passenger’s side lamp on and press the button again to turn the lamp off. These lamps also come on when any door is opened or unlocked when it is dark o...

  • Page 110

    Yellow blue 2-48 at night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. Cleaning photocells use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the front and re...

  • Page 111: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-49 convex outside mirror your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Caution: a convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right ...

  • Page 112

    Yellow blue 2-50 center console storage area the front storage area comes with a small storage bin and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use. To open the lid of the storage bin, press and hold the button under the front edge of the storage lid and lift up. To use the cupholders, lift them up and out...

  • Page 113: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-51 notice: don’t put papers or other flammable items into the ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray. Press it all the way in and release. It will pop back by itself when it’s ...

  • Page 114: Cellular Telephone (Option)

    Yellow blue 2-52 cellular telephone (option) your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of a dual - mode (analog/digital) cellular portable telephone. Voice activation and hands - free operation are standard features. For more information, contact your dealer. A user’s guide is provided ...

  • Page 115

    Yellow blue 2-53 when you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to lock, you can still use the sunroof. The electrical power to operate the sunroof will not shut off until a door is opened -- there is no time limit to this feature. As soon as a door is opened, sunroof movement will stop immedi...

  • Page 116: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-54 anti-pinch feature if a hand, an arm or another object is in the way of the power sunroof closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction and open to a preset factory position. Caution: pressing and holding the power sunroof control dial in the up position will turn off the an...

  • Page 117

    Yellow blue 2-55 programming the sunroof if the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected or is not working, you will need to reprogram the sunroof following these steps. Refer to the illustration under “sunroof” for control dial positions. With your vehicle’s ignition on: 1. If the s...

  • Page 118

    Yellow blue 2-56 universal transmitter (if equipped) this transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand - held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems. The universal...

  • Page 119

    Yellow blue 2-57 programming the universal transmitter do not use the universal transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” safety feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before april 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of...

  • Page 120

    Yellow blue 2-58 note to canadian owners: during programming, the hand - held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after one or two seconds. In this case, you should press and re - press the button on the hand - held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the u...

  • Page 121

    Yellow blue 2-59 1. Find the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. If you have difficulty finding the training button, refer to your garage door opener owner’s manual. 2. Press the training button o...

  • Page 122: Instrument Panel

    Yellow blue 2-60 instrument panel.

  • Page 123

    Yellow blue 2-61 the instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. The main components of the instrument panel are:...

  • Page 124

    Yellow blue 2-62 instrument panel cluster united states version shown, canadian similar.

  • Page 125: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-63 speedometer and odometer the speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the united states) or kilometers (used in canada). Trip odometer the trip o...

  • Page 126

    Yellow blue 2-64 warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this sect...

  • Page 127

    Yellow blue 2-65 this light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not wor...

  • Page 128

    Yellow blue 2-66 have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading in the lower warning zone could drain or damage the battery. Driving with the voltmeter reading in the upper warning zone could cause bulbs to burn out (especially headlamp bulbs), various vehicle modules to shut down (d...

  • Page 129: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-67 caution: your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service...

  • Page 130

    Yellow blue 2-68 traction control system warning light this warning light will flash when the system senses a traction change. If it stays on, or comes on and stays on steady when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this wa...

  • Page 131

    Yellow blue 2-69 engine coolant temperature gage this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot! This reading means the same thing as the warning light -- the engine coolant has overheated. You should stop the car and turn the engin...

  • Page 132: Notice:

    Yellow blue 2-70 malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light) your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called obd ii (on - board diagnostics - second generation) and is intended to assure that emissions ar...

  • Page 133

    Yellow blue 2-71 this light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: d light flashing -- a misfire condition has b...

  • Page 134

    Yellow blue 2-72 are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install t...

  • Page 135: Caution:

    Yellow blue 2-73 when the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil isn’t flowing through the engine properly. You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem. Caution: don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches f...

  • Page 136

    Yellow blue 2-74 cruise control light this light comes on whenever you set your vehicle’s cruise control. Low washer fluid warning light this light will come on when you turn on the ignition and the windshield washer fluid container is less than one - third full. Trunk ajar light this light will com...

  • Page 137

    Yellow blue 2-75 here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. D at the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads f. D the gage may change when you turn, stop or speed...

  • Page 138

    Yellow blue 2-76 automatic transmission warning light (if equipped) this light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the light remains on or lights up while driving, there may be a fault in the automatic transmission. Have your vehicle serviced. Leveling indicator light this light come...

  • Page 139: Section 3

    3- yellow blue 3-1 section 3 comfort controls and audio systems in this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 comfort controls 3 - 2 electronic climate co...

  • Page 140: Comfort Controls

    Yellow blue 3-2 comfort controls this section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone - friendly r - 134a refrigerant. You can control the heating, cooling and ventilation systems in your vehicle. Guidelines for using these systems are found later i...

  • Page 141

    Yellow blue 3-3 outside temperature display the outside temperature is always displayed when your vehicle’s ignition is on. If the outside temperature display begins to flash, this means that icy road conditions are possible. Adjust your driving if needed. The display will flash for about 30 seconds...

  • Page 142

    Yellow blue 3-4 in cold weather, when the system senses the need for heat, airflow will be directed out of the floor outlets. As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain interior comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel air outle...

  • Page 143

    Yellow blue 3-5 defrost: press this button to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield (the blower works in high - speed). This setting sends most of the airflow to the windshield with only a small amount to the floor outlets. Fan speeds: press the driver’s side temp/auto knob to set the fan ...

  • Page 144

    Yellow blue 3-6 air conditioning on hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. The climate control system will cool and dehumidify the air i...

  • Page 145: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-7 rear window defogger the lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. With your vehicle’s engine running, press this button to turn on the rear defogger. The rear window defogger heats the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors. The system will automatically shut off after...

  • Page 146

    Yellow blue 3-8 the front outlets are located in the center and at each side of the instrument panel. You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the center control levers or you can stop the airflow by moving the dial located on each side of the outlets to the “o” position. The direction of a...

  • Page 147: Audio Systems

    Yellow blue 3-9 audio systems your cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure ...

  • Page 148

    Yellow blue 3-10 finding a station band: press this button to select am, fm1 or fm2. Seek - tune: press and release this button to seek to the next higher or lower radio station. Pressing and holding this button until a chime sounds puts the radio in a tune mode. In this mode, higher or lower radio ...

  • Page 149

    Yellow blue 3-11 setting the tone bass: press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease bass. Treb: press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease treble. If a station is weak or ...

  • Page 150

    Yellow blue 3-12 if an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be that: d the cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape. Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Flip the tape...

  • Page 151

    Yellow blue 3-13 eject: press the upward triangle button to remove a tape. The radio will play. Eject may be activated with the radio off. Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the pwr button is pressed. Press pwr or turn the ignition off to stop the c...

  • Page 152

    Yellow blue 3-14 hr or mn: display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. Source: press this button to select a source. Sources include cassette and compact disc. The audio source must be loaded to play. Available loaded sources are shown on the display. If a source is being used, i...

  • Page 153

    Yellow blue 3-15 using rds mode your audio system is equipped with radio data systems (rds). Rds mode gives you many useful new features. When rds is on, the radio can: d seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to, d seek to stations with traffic announcements, d receive ...

  • Page 154

    Yellow blue 3-16 region: you can also use the rds button to access the region function. When an rds station becomes weak, this function searches for a stronger station within the same network. A network can span a great distance. One network can have stations spread across a country or continent. Ea...

  • Page 155

    Yellow blue 3-17 msg (3): when rds is on, if the current station has a message, msg will appear on the display. Press the rds select button, followed by this button to see the message. If the whole message does not appear on the display, parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the...

  • Page 156

    Yellow blue 3-18 pushbuttons: the six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite program types (ptys). These buttons have factory pty presets. See “radio data systems (rds) program type (pty) selections” in the index. You can set up to 12 ptys (six fm1 and six fm2). Just: 1. Turn pty on. 2...

  • Page 157

    Yellow blue 3-19 setting the tone tone: press and release this button until the desired tone control (bass or treble) is found. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, preset (except weather band presets) and source. Level: after selecting the desired tone control, press the plus (+) o...

  • Page 158

    Yellow blue 3-20 rw: press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly. The radio will play while the tape rewinds. You may use your station pushbuttons to tune to another radio station while in rw mode. Press the left arrow again to return to playing speed. Ff: press the right arrow to fast forward t...

  • Page 159

    Yellow blue 3-21 playing a compact disc insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined compact disc symbol appears on the display, the disc will begin playing. Compact discs may be loaded with the radio off but ...

  • Page 160

    Yellow blue 3-22 radio data systems (rds) program type (pty) selections pty list description adlt hit adult hits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classicl classical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 161

    Yellow blue 3-23 cd adapter kits it is possible to use a cd adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to on (ii). 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the sourc...

  • Page 162

    Yellow blue 3-24 once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (cd) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. When the door is closed, the ch...

  • Page 163

    Yellow blue 3-25 whenever a cd magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the cd changer symbol will appear on the radio display. If the cd changer is checking the magazine for cds, the cd symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a cd begins playing, a disc and tr...

  • Page 164

    Yellow blue 3-26 rdm: press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Random will appear on the display. Press tune - seek while rdm is on the display to randomly seek through discs. Press rdm again to turn off random play. (this button is not available on the am - fm ...

  • Page 165

    Yellow blue 3-27 theft-deterrent feature theftlock r is designed to discourage theft of your radio. Your vehicle has a “built - in” theft - deterrent feature on each radio that is automatic -- there is no programming required. The radio in your vehicle cannot be used in any other vehicle. When the r...

  • Page 166

    Yellow blue 3-28 ° (band): press this button to change between am, fm1 or fm2 for the radio. This button also changes a tape to the other side, restarts a cd if playing a single cd or goes to the next available cd loaded in the trunk - mounted cd changer. +: pressing this button increases volume. - ...

  • Page 167: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-29 to help avoid hearing loss or damage: d adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. D increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. Notice: before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, cb radio, mobile telephone or two - way radio -...

  • Page 168

    Yellow blue 3-30 when using a scrubbing action, non - abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the f...

  • Page 169: Notice:

    Yellow blue 3-31 care of your compact disc player the use of cd lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the cd optics with lubricants internal to the cd mechanism. Heated backlite antenna your am - fm antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger, locat...

  • Page 170: Notes

    Yellow blue 3-32 ✍ notes.

  • Page 171: Section 4

    4- yellow blue 4-1 section 4 your driving and the road here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 defensive driving 4 - 3 drunken driving 4 - 6 control of a vehicle 4 - 6 braki...

  • Page 172: Defensive Driving

    Yellow blue 4-2 defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. (see “safety belts” in the index.) defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” on city streets, rural roads ...

  • Page 173: Drunken Driving

    Yellow blue 4-3 drunken driving death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: d judgment d muscular co...

  • Page 174

    Yellow blue 4-4 it’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s bac would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower...

  • Page 175: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-5 the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “i’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A per...

  • Page 176: Control of A Vehicle

    Yellow blue 4-6 control of a vehicle you have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice,...

  • Page 177

    Yellow blue 4-7 avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of he...

  • Page 178

    Yellow blue 4-8 here’s how anti - lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with abs. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the compu...

  • Page 179

    Yellow blue 4-9 remember: anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enou...

  • Page 180: Steering

    Yellow blue 4-10 to turn the system off, press the tcs off button located next to the radio on the center console. Braking in emergencies with anti - lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Steering power steeri...

  • Page 181

    Yellow blue 4-11 the traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly...

  • Page 182: Off

    Yellow blue 4-12 an emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just a...

  • Page 183: Passing

    Yellow blue 4-13 passing the driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two - lane highway i...

  • Page 184: Loss of Control

    Yellow blue 4-14 d check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into ...

  • Page 185: Driving At Night

    Yellow blue 4-15 if your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when ...

  • Page 186

    Yellow blue 4-16 here are some tips on night driving. D drive defensively. D don’t drink and drive. D since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. D slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much roa...

  • Page 187

    Yellow blue 4-17 driving in rain and on wet roads rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction....

  • Page 188: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-18 driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Caution: wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as wel...

  • Page 189: Notice:

    Yellow blue 4-19 hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving through deep standing water notice: if you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in...

  • Page 190: Freeway Driving

    Yellow blue 4-20 here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: d know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross - country trip. D try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cit...

  • Page 191

    Yellow blue 4-21 at the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the pr...

  • Page 192: Highway Hypnosis

    Yellow blue 4-22 here are some things you can check before a trip: d windshield washer fluid: is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? D wiper blades: are they in good shape? D fuel, engine oil, other fluids: have you checked all levels? D lamps: are they all working? Are the...

  • Page 193: Hill and Mountain Roads

    Yellow blue 4-23 hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. D keep your vehicle ...

  • Page 194: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-24 caution: coasting downhill in neutral (n) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always hav...

  • Page 195

    Yellow blue 4-25 include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of...

  • Page 196

    Yellow blue 4-26 what’s the worst time for this? “wet ice.” very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32 _f; 0_c) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to...

  • Page 197

    Yellow blue 4-27 if you’re caught in a blizzard if you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep your...

  • Page 198: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-28 caution: snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly co (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. Co could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle,...

  • Page 199: Loading Your Vehicle

    Yellow blue 4-29 loading your vehicle two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The tire - loading information label found on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It ...

  • Page 200: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-30 caution: do not load your vehicle any heavier than the gvwr, or either the maximum front or rear gawr. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life ...

  • Page 201: Towing A Trailer

    Yellow blue 4-31 towing a trailer caution: if you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may al...

  • Page 202

    Yellow blue 4-32 d then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. D obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. D...

  • Page 203

    Yellow blue 4-33 if you’re using a weight - carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). If you have a weight - distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (a) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (b). After you’ve loaded you...

  • Page 204

    Yellow blue 4-34 safety chains you should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the h...

  • Page 205: Notice:

    Yellow blue 4-35 passing you’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing up hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then,...

  • Page 206: Caution:

    Yellow blue 4-36 driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to a...

  • Page 207

    Yellow blue 4-37 when you are ready to leave after parking on a hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: d start your engine; d shift into a gear; and d be sure the parking brake has released. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the...

  • Page 208: Notes

    Yellow blue 4-38 ✍ notes.

  • Page 209: Section 5

    5- yellow blue 5-1 section 5 problems on the road here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 hazard warning flashers 5 - 2 other warning devices 5 - 2 jump starting 5 - 8 towing your vehicle 5 - 9 engine overheating 5 - 11 cooling system 5 - 17 if a tire goes f...

  • Page 210: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Yellow blue 5-2 hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Pressing this button on the center console makes the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off....

  • Page 211: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-3 caution: batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: d they contain acid that can burn you. D they contain gas that can explode or ignite. D they contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. Noti...

  • Page 212: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-4 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well as the radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could save the radio! 4. Open the hoods and ...

  • Page 213: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-5 caution: (continued) battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If th...

  • Page 214

    Yellow blue 5-6 7. Don’t let the other end of the positive cable touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end of the negative ( - ) cable touch anything until t...

  • Page 215

    Yellow blue 5-7 a good spot to attach the negative ( - ) cable is on the bracket between the engine coolant surge tank and the engine block. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a f...

  • Page 216: Towing Your Vehicle

    Yellow blue 5-8 towing your vehicle caution: to help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: d never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D never get under your vehicle after it ...

  • Page 217: Engine Overheating

    Yellow blue 5-9 engine overheating you will find the warning light about a hot engine on the instrument panel. If steam is coming from your engine caution: steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming fr...

  • Page 218: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-10 notice: if your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If no steam is coming from your engine if you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the probl...

  • Page 219: Cooling System

    Yellow blue 5-11 cooling system when you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: a. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap b. Electric engine cooling fans caution: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep...

  • Page 220: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-12 if it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if th...

  • Page 221: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-13 how to add coolant to the coolant surge tank if you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the kalt/cold line (seam), add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex - cool r coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the ...

  • Page 222: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-14 caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixtu...

  • Page 223

    Yellow blue 5-15 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops. (don’t press down while turning the pres...

  • Page 224

    Yellow blue 5-16 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the kalt/cold line (seam). 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, th...

  • Page 225: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Yellow blue 5-17 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand - tight. If a tire goes flat it’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you...

  • Page 226: Changing A Flat Tire

    Yellow blue 5-18 changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Caution: changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they cou...

  • Page 227

    Yellow blue 5-19 removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. On the driver’s side of the trunk is the spare tire. Pull the fasteners on the spare tire cover to access the tire. Unbuckle the tire and lift it up to remove it from the trunk..

  • Page 228

    Yellow blue 5-20 the jack and tool kit are located on the passenger’s side of the trunk. Pull the red handle to remove the cover and access the equipment. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it..

  • Page 229

    Yellow blue 5-21 the tools you’ll be using include the jack (a), the wheel wrench (b) and the screwdriver (c). Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Use the flat end of the screwdriver to pry off the five black plastic wheel bolt caps. Be careful not to scratch the wheel edge..

  • Page 230

    Yellow blue 5-22 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all of the wheel bolts. Don’t remove them yet. 3. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm). 4. To access the jack hoisting notches, pull hard from the back of the hoisting notch cover (located either in ...

  • Page 231

    Yellow blue 5-23 5. Position the jack under the vehicle. The base of the jack must line up vertically with the hoisting notch (jack contact point) on the vehicle’s frame, nearest the flat tire. Make sure that the base is flat against the ground in order to have enough clearance to turn the jack hand...

  • Page 232: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-24 caution: getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Caution: raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage th...

  • Page 233: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-25 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel bolts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a whee...

  • Page 234: Caution:

    Yellow blue 5-26 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. After removing the jack, slide the jack hoisting notch cover back in. 12. Tighten the wheel bolts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Caution: incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tigh...

  • Page 235: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-27 notice: improperly tightened wheel bolts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel bolts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Storing a flat or spare tire and tools caution: storing a jack, a ti...

  • Page 236: Ice Or Snow

    Yellow blue 5-28 the jacking tools are stored on the passenger’s side of the trunk behind the panel with the red pull handle. Make sure these tools are properly secured when not in use. If you’re stuck: in sand, mud, ice or snow in order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin t...

  • Page 237: Notice:

    Yellow blue 5-29 notice: spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “tire chains” in the ...

  • Page 238: Notes

    Yellow blue 5-30 ✍ notes.

  • Page 239: Section 6

    6- yellow blue 6-1 section 6 service and appearance care here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, ...

  • Page 240: Service

    Yellow blue 6-2 service your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine gm parts and gm - trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your gm vehicle all gm. Genuine gm parts ...

  • Page 241: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-3 caution: you can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. D be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. D be ...

  • Page 242: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-4 that’s normal, and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. If your vehicle is certified to meet california emission standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to...

  • Page 243: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Yellow blue 6-5 fuels in foreign countries if you plan on driving in another country outside the united states or canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would...

  • Page 244: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-6 caution: gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. To open your fuel door, your vehicle must be in park (p)...

  • Page 245: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-7 caution: if you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap...

  • Page 246: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-8 filling a portable fuel container caution: never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and...

  • Page 247

    Yellow blue 6-9 hood release pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located above the front grille. Lift up on the release lever as you raise th...

  • Page 248

    Yellow blue 6-10 when you open the hood, you’ll see: a. Coolant fill location b. Engine air cleaner/filter c. Passenger compartment air filter d. Engine oil fill location e. Engine oil dipstick location f. Windshield washer fluid g. Brake master cylinder h. Power steering fluid i. Battery before clo...

  • Page 249: Engine Oil

    Yellow blue 6-11 engine oil if the low oil level light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “check oil light” in the index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It’s a good ide...

  • Page 250: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-12 when to add engine oil if the oil is at or below the min mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “capacities and specifications” in the index. Notice: don’t add ...

  • Page 251: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-13 as shown in the chart, sae 10w - 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use sae 5w - 30 if it’s going to be colder than 60 _f (16_c) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold, you should use sae 5w - 30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thicknes...

  • Page 252

    Yellow blue 6-14 engine oil additives don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to change engine oil if any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: d most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 ...

  • Page 253: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Yellow blue 6-15 engine air cleaner/filter the air cleaner is located behind the headlamps on the passenger’s side of the engine. Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air filter. 1. Unhook the five clips that attach the air cleaner lid to the housing. You may nee...

  • Page 254: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-16 4. Lift the lid, take out the air filter and remove any loose debris that may be found lying in the air cleaner base. 5. Install a new air filter element. See “normal maintenance replacement parts” in the index. To reinstall the air cleaner assembly, place the air filter in the air ...

  • Page 255

    Yellow blue 6-17 passenger compartment air filter replacement the passenger compartment air filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s air cleaner filter, it may need to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air filter...

  • Page 256

    Yellow blue 6-18 5. Replace the filter by sliding it back in, reattaching both retaining clips and closing the grille flap. 6. Replace the engine compartment rear seal. 7. Close the engine hood. For the type of filter to use, see “normal maintenance replacement parts” in the index. Automatic transmi...

  • Page 257: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-19 notice: we recommend you use only fluid labeled dexron r - iii, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than dexron r - iii is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Rear axle when to check lubricant refer to ...

  • Page 258: Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Yellow blue 6-20 surge tank pressure cap notice: the surge tank cap is a 14 psi (97 kpa) pressure - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced, a gm cap is recommended. Thermostat eng...

  • Page 259: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-21 notice: when adding coolant, it is important that you use only dex - cool r (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than dex - cool is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner ...

  • Page 260: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-22 notice: if you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant mor...

  • Page 261: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-23 caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surf...

  • Page 262: Power Steering Fluid

    Yellow blue 6-24 power steering fluid the power steering fluid reservoir is located between the battery and the brake master cylinder on the driver’s side of the engine. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak ...

  • Page 263: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Yellow blue 6-25 windshield washer fluid what to use when you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against f...

  • Page 264: Brakes

    Yellow blue 6-26 brakes brake fluid your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with dot - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an ac...

  • Page 265: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-27 when your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See “brake system warning light” in the index. What to add when you do need brake fluid, use only dot - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Refer to “recommended fluids an...

  • Page 266: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-28 caution: the brake pad wear indicator light means that soon your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When the brake pad wear indicator light comes on and stays on, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: continuing to drive with worn - out brake pads could result in ...

  • Page 267: Battery

    Yellow blue 6-29 replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality gm brake parts. When you replace parts of y...

  • Page 268: Bulb Replacement

    Yellow blue 6-30 bulb replacement for any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer service department. For bulb types, see “replacement bulbs” in the index. Halogen bulbs caution: halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. ...

  • Page 269

    Yellow blue 6-31 2. Remove the black rubber cap that protects the bulb area. 3. Remove the plug connector from the bulb..

  • Page 270

    Yellow blue 6-32 4. Squeeze the retaining clip together and then pull away from the bulb assembly. 5. Pull the bulb out and then replace..

  • Page 271: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-33 headlamp aiming if your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you (for vertical aim). If you b...

  • Page 272

    Yellow blue 6-34 2. On the outboard side of each low - beam headlamp, you will find the turn signal bulbs. Turn the lamp assembly counterclockwise to remove. 3. Pull the bulb out to replace and then reassemble. Center high-mounted stoplamp (chmsl) the chmsl is equipped with high - durability illumin...

  • Page 273

    Yellow blue 6-35 taillamp and rear turn signal lamp 1. Open the trunk to access the lamp housing. 2. Depending on which outer bulb needs replacing, open either the spare tire cover on the driver’s side or the storage compartment on the passenger’s side to access the bulbs. 3. Press the gray tab on t...

  • Page 274: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Yellow blue 6-36 wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “wiper blade check” in the maintenance schedule booklet under part b “owner checks and services” for more information. It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper b...

  • Page 275: Tires

    Yellow blue 6-37 5. To reinstall the wiper blade assembly, slide it over the wiper arm to engage the “j” hooked end on the wiper blade assembly. Pull up on the assembly to lock it into place. Tires your new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have...

  • Page 276: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-38 caution: (continued) d underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. D overinflated tires are...

  • Page 277

    Yellow blue 6-39 notice: (continued) d tire overloading d bad wear d bad handling d bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: d unusual wear d bad handling d rough ride d needless damage from road hazards. When to check check your tires once a mont...

  • Page 278: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-40 when rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire - loading information label. Make certain that all wheel bolts are properly tightened. See “wheel bolt ...

  • Page 279

    Yellow blue 6-41 when it’s time for new tires one way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: d you can see t...

  • Page 280: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-42 caution: mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. ...

  • Page 281

    Yellow blue 6-43 treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire g...

  • Page 282: Caution:

    Yellow blue 6-44 wheel alignment and tire balance the wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or yo...

  • Page 283: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-45 notice: the wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “changing a flat tire” in the index for more inf...

  • Page 284: Appearance Care

    Yellow blue 6-46 appearance care remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean ...

  • Page 285

    Yellow blue 6-47 here are some cleaning tips: d always read the instructions on the cleaner label. D clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. D carefully scrape off any excess stain. D use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are...

  • Page 286: Care of Safety Belts

    Yellow blue 6-48 cleaning interior plastic components use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish. Cleaning speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be damaged. Clean spots with just water ...

  • Page 287: Weatherstrips

    Yellow blue 6-49 clean the outside of the windshield with gm windshield cleaner, bon ami r powder (non - scratching glass cleaning powder), gm part no. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and aff...

  • Page 288: Notice:

    Yellow blue 6-50 cleaning exterior lamps/lenses use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “washing your vehicle.” finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove res...

  • Page 289: Cleaning Aluminum Or

    Yellow blue 6-51 cleaning aluminum or chrome - plated wheels (if equipped) keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the...

  • Page 290: Finish Damage

    Yellow blue 6-52 finish damage any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or othe...

  • Page 291

    Yellow blue 6-53 gm vehicle care/appearance materials part number size description usage 994954 23 in. X 25 in. Polishing cloth – wax treated exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 l) tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 l) chrome cleaner and polis...

  • Page 292

    Yellow blue 6-54 vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The vin also appears on the vehicl...

  • Page 293: Electrical System

    Yellow blue 6-55 electrical system add-on electrical equipment notice: don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add - on electrical equipment can ...

  • Page 294

    Yellow blue 6-56 power distribution fuse block this fuse block is attached to the engine compartment relay center located on top of the battery. Simply lift the lid to open. If you have any questions about the power distribution fuse block, consult your dealer. Note: if a power loss has occurred, su...

  • Page 295

    Yellow blue 6-57 instrument panel fuse block (driver’s side) the fuse block is located below the steering wheel on the driver’s side. Using a screwdriver, loosen the two trim fasteners under the trim panel and pull the trim panel away from the instrument panel to access. Fuse usage 1 rh and lh front...

  • Page 296

    Yellow blue 6-58 fuse usage 4 rh and lh rear seat cushion heater relay, rear sunshade motor 5 transmission control module 6 radio speaker amplifier 7 rh and lh rear side door window regulator motor 8 headlamp switch, turn signal switch, horn relay, cd changer, multifunction relay 9 windshield wiper ...

  • Page 297

    Yellow blue 6-59 fuse usage 22 headlamp switch, lh low - beam headlamp 23 lh parking lamp and turn signal lamps, lh rear sidemarker lamp, multifunction relay, lh stoplamp and taillamp 24 lifting magnet, bcm, gage cluster 25 sunroof actuator 26 headlamp switch, rh and lh front sidemarker lamp, middle...

  • Page 298

    Yellow blue 6-60 relay box the relay box is located on the lower part of the instrument panel, to the right of the steering column. Relay usage i daytime running lamps ii automatic level control iii rear window defogger, heated mirrors iv hazard warning flashers v high - beam headlamps ii (rh) vi ho...

  • Page 299

    Yellow blue 6-61 engine compartment relay center the relay center is located next to the battery on the driver’s side of the engine. Lift the cover to access. Fuse/relay usage 1 secondary air injection pump (relay k12) 2 fan control (relay k67) 3 auxiliary water pump (relay k22) 4 windshield wiper m...

  • Page 300: Replacement Bulbs

    Yellow blue 6-62 fuse/relay usage 6 fan control relay (k87) 7 fan control relay (k26) 8 fuse 50 9 fan control relay (k28) 10 engine controls power relay (k43) 12 fuse 40 15 fuse 52 16 connector c110 17 coolant fan test connector fan control 18 fuse 42 (a), fuse 49 (b) 19 fan control relay (k52) 20 f...

  • Page 301: Normal Maintenance

    Yellow blue 6-63 wheel bolt torque 80 lb - ft (110 n·m) engine specifications displacement 181 cubic inches (2 962 cc) . . . . . . . . . Type 3.0 l dohc v6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vin engine code r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horsepower 200 (bhp) @...

  • Page 302: Notes

    Yellow blue 6-64 ✍ notes.

  • Page 303: Section 7

    7- yellow blue 7-1 section 7 customer assistance information here you will find out how to contact cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 7 - 2 customer satisfaction procedure 7 - 3 customer assistance for...

  • Page 304

    Yellow blue 7-2 customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite ...

  • Page 305: Customer Assistance For Text

    Yellow blue 7-3 when contacting cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow step one first if you have a concern. Step three -- both general motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisf...

  • Page 306: Customer Assistance Offices

    Yellow blue 7-4 customer assistance offices cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a u.S. Customer wishes to write to cadillac, the letter should be addressed to cadillac’s customer assistance center. United states cadillac customer assistance center cadillac m...

  • Page 307: With Disabilities

    Yellow blue 7-5 gm mobility program for persons with disabilities this program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program c...

  • Page 308

    Yellow blue 7-6 each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary catera parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Cadillac roadside service r can be reached by dialing 1 - 800 - 882 - 1112, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service is ...

  • Page 309

    Yellow blue 7-7 roadside service availability wherever you drive in the united states or canada, an advisor is available to assist you over the phone. A dealer technician, if available, can travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating catera dealership. If beyond this r...

  • Page 310: Courtesy Transportation

    Yellow blue 7-8 courtesy transportation cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The courtesy tr...

  • Page 311

    Yellow blue 7-9 courtesy rental vehicle when your vehicle is unavailable due to warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $35.00 per day supported by receipts. This re...

  • Page 312: Warranty Information

    Yellow blue 7-10 general motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue courtesy transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. General motors and participating dealer...

  • Page 313: Reporting Safety Defects

    Yellow blue 7-11 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify transport canada, in addition to notifying general motors of canada limited. You may write to: transport canada 330 sparks ...

  • Page 314

    Yellow blue 7-12 current publications for 1999 cadillac service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Retail sell price: $90.00 transmission, transaxle, transfer case unit repair manual t...

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    Yellow blue 7-13 publication form number orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return ...

  • Page 316: Notes

    Yellow blue 7-14 ✍ notes.

  • Page 317: Section 8

    8- yellow blue 8-1 section 8 index a dding equipment to the outside of your vehicle 6 - 3 . . . . . Add - on electrical equipment 6 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aiming, headlamps 6 - 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air bag 1 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 318

    Yellow blue 8-2 brake adjustment 6 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid 6 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master cylinder 6 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pad wear indicator...

  • Page 319

    Yellow blue 8-3 leather 6 - 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside of the windshield and wiper blades 6 - 48 . . . . . . . Outside of your vehicle 6 - 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speaker covers 6 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 320

    Yellow blue 8-4 driving (continued) night 4 - 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On curves 4 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On grades while towing a trailer 4 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On hill and mountain...

  • Page 321

    Yellow blue 8-5 folding the rear seat 1 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foreign countries, fuel 6 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French language manual ii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front turn signal lamp, bulb repla...

  • Page 322

    Yellow blue 8-6 inflation, tire pressure 6 - 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument panel 2 - 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brightness control 2 - 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the top 6 - 47 . . . ...

  • Page 323

    Yellow blue 8-7 power door 2 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable automatic door 2 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear door security 2 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loss of control 4 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 324

    Yellow blue 8-8 parking at night 2 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake 2 - 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lots 2 - 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On hills ...

  • Page 325

    Yellow blue 8-9 reporting safety defects 7 - 10, 7 - 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restraints checking 1 - 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child 1 - 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head 1 - 6 . . ....

  • Page 326

    Yellow blue 8-10 shoulder belt height adjuster 1 - 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signaling turns 2 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skidding 4 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound equipment, adding (...

  • Page 327

    Yellow blue 8-11 top strap 1 - 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Torque lock 2 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Torque, wheel bolt 5 - 26, 6 - 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing a trailer 4 - ...

  • Page 328

    Yellow blue 8-12 w arning devices, other 5 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning lights, gages and indicators 2 - 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty information 7 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing your vehicle 6 - 49 . . . . . . . . ....