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Cadillac CTS 2008 Owner's Manual

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Summary of CTS 2008

  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 head restraints ......................................... 1-2 front seats ............................................... 1-4 rear seats .............................................. 1-11 safety belts .........................................

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  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Gm reserves the right to make changes after that time without notice. For vehicles first sold in canada, substitute the name “general motors of canada limited” for cadillac motor car division wherever it appears in this manual. ...

  • Page 4: Caution:

    Safety warnings and symbols there are a number of safety cautions in this book. A box with the word caution is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning. { caution: these mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Cautions tell what t...

  • Page 5: Section 1

    Head restraints ...............................................1-2 front seats ......................................................1-4 manual seats ................................................1-4 power seats ..................................................1-5 power lumbar ......................

  • Page 6: Head Restraints

    Head restraints the vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle’s rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable. { caution: with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, the...

  • Page 7

    Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle’s head restraints are not designed...

  • Page 8: Front Seats

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

  • Page 9: Power Seats

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

  • Page 10: Power Lumbar

    Power lumbar your vehicle may have this feature. The driver’s and passenger’s seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your seating posi...

  • Page 11: Wheel

    Memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on vehicles with the memory package the controls are located on the driver door. This feature is used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seat, outside mirror, and the steering wheel position if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and teles...

  • Page 12: Reclining Seatbacks

    Easy exit recall s : with the vehicle in park (p), press the exit button to recall the exit position. A single beep sounds. The driver’s seat moves back, and if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature, it moves up and forward. If the easy exit seat feature is on in the d...

  • Page 13

    If the front passenger’s seat has a manual reclining seatback, the lever used to operate it is located on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in ...

  • Page 14: Caution:

    { caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap be...

  • Page 15: Rear Seats

    Rear seats split folding rear seat your vehicle may have a split folding rear seat. To lower one or both of the rear seatbacks: 1. Pull forward on the tab, located on the outboard side of the seatback, to unlock the seatback. Notice: folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause...

  • Page 16: Safety Belts

    Safety belts safety belts: they are for everyone this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { caution: do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are n...

  • Page 17

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

  • Page 18

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-14.

  • Page 19

    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 1-15.

  • Page 20

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

  • Page 21

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

  • Page 22

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

  • Page 23: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. { caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against ...

  • Page 24: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { caution: you can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal in...

  • Page 25: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious ...

  • Page 26: Caution:

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

  • Page 27: Caution:

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

  • Page 28: Caution:

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

  • Page 29: Caution:

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

  • Page 30: Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

  • Page 31

    5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you clo...

  • Page 32

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

  • Page 33

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

  • Page 34: Caution:

    3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { caution: a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt shoul...

  • Page 35

    4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its stor...

  • Page 36: Safety Belt Extender

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

  • Page 37

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

  • Page 38: Caution:

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

  • Page 39: Caution:

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

  • Page 40: Caution:

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

  • Page 41: Caution:

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

  • Page 42: Caution:

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

  • Page 43: Caution:

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

  • Page 44: Caution:

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

  • Page 45: Caution:

    To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the latch system. See lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-43 for m...

  • Page 46: Caution:

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

  • Page 47: Children (Latch)

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

  • Page 48

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

  • Page 49

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

  • Page 50: Caution:

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

  • Page 51: Caution:

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

  • Page 52

    2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Press the ribbed area of the cover to o...

  • Page 53: Seat Position

    If the position you are using has a fixed head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the head restraint. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Securing a child restraint in a rear seat position when securing a child restrai...

  • Page 54

    In canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the latch system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came w...

  • Page 55

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

  • Page 56: Right Front Seat Position

    6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 1-43 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is ...

  • Page 57

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

  • Page 58

    4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-54.

  • Page 59

    6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the c...

  • Page 60: Airbag System

    Airbag system your vehicle has the following airbags: • a frontal airbag for the driver. • a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. • a roof-rail airbag for the driver and th...

  • Page 61: Caution:

    { caution: frontal airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to inflate in rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits t...

  • Page 62: Caution:

    { caution: airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Alwa...

  • Page 63

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

  • Page 64: Caution:

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

  • Page 65

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

  • Page 66

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

  • Page 67

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

  • Page 68: Inflates?

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

  • Page 69: Passenger Sensing System

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

  • Page 70: Caution:

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

  • Page 71

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

  • Page 72

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

  • Page 73: Caution:

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

  • Page 74: Vehicle

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

  • Page 75

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

  • Page 76: Restraint System Check

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

  • Page 77: After A Crash

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

  • Page 78: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-74.

  • Page 79: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system ................2-6 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation ...................................................2-7 keyless access system ...................................2-9 keyless access...

  • Page 80: Section 2

    Object detection systems ...............................2-52 ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) ............2-52 onstar ® system .............................................2-55 universal home remote system ......................2-58 universal home remote system operation (with one triangular le...

  • Page 81: Notes

    ✍ notes 2-3.

  • Page 82: Keys

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

  • Page 83

    Either of the following keys come with the vehicle. This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. This key, located inside the keyless access transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. See “rear seat pass-through door” under trunk on page 2...

  • Page 84: System

    To remove the key, press the button (a) near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. This vehicle may have the keyless access system. See ignition positions (key access) on page 2-32 or ignition positions (keyless access...

  • Page 85: System Operation

    If there is a decrease in the rke operating range, try this: • check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the ...

  • Page 86

    " (unlock): press to unlock the driver’s door. If " is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the dic, the parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred...

  • Page 87: Keyless Access System

    To replace the battery in the rke transmitter: 1. Separate the halves of the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above the metal base. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a cr2032 or ...

  • Page 88

    If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try doing one of the following: • check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. T...

  • Page 89

    Your vehicle comes with two transmitters. Q (lock): press to lock the doors. The turn signal indicators will flash. If q is pressed twice, the doors will lock, the turn signal indicators will flash twice, and the horn will sound once. You can program your vehicle so the turn signal indicators will n...

  • Page 90

    G (trunk): press and hold for about one second to open the trunk while the engine is turned off or the shift lever is in park (p). L (vehicle locator/panic alarm): press and release to locate your vehicle. The horn will chirp three times and the turn signal lamps will flash three times. Press and ho...

  • Page 91

    7. Once the transmitter is programmed, a beep will sound. The dic will display ready to learn electronic key #x, where x can be 3 or 4, or maximum # electronic keys learned. 8. Press the ignition control knob to exit programming mode. 9. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press t...

  • Page 92

    4. Turn the key to the unlock position five times within five seconds. 5. The dic will display press start control to learn keys. 6. Press the ignition switch in. 7. The dic will read learn delay active wait xx min and will count down to zero, one minute at a time. 8. The dic will display press star...

  • Page 93

    Battery replacement replace the battery if the replace battery in remote key message displays in the dic. See “replace battery in remote key” under dic warnings and messages on page 3-56 for additional information. A weak battery may also cause the dic to display electronic key not detected when you...

  • Page 94: Remote Vehicle Start

    Remote vehicle start this vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle’s automatic climate control system. When the remote start system is active, the climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle acco...

  • Page 95

    If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: • aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. • turn on the hazard warning flashers. • tur...

  • Page 96: Doors And Locks

    Doors and locks door locks { caution: unlocked doors can be dangerous. • passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors...

  • Page 97: Power Door Locks

    Central door unlocking system your vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. When unlocking the driver’s door, you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in the lock cylinder. Power door locks the power door lock...

  • Page 98: Locks

    Programmable automatic door locks if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the vehicle is programmed so that the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of park (p). The doors will automatically unlock when you stop the vehi...

  • Page 99: Lockout Protection

    When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry (rke) or keyless access system transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To canc...

  • Page 100

    Trunk lock release the remote trunk release button is located on the lower portion of the driver’s door. To use the remote trunk release, the shift lever must be in park (p) or neutral (n) for a vehicle with an automatic transmission. The shift lever must be in neutral, with the parking brake set fo...

  • Page 101

    Close the trunk by pulling on the handle. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. Rear-seat pass through if your vehicle has the rear seat-pass through door, you can access the trunk without opening the trunk lid. This is especially useful when transporting long items. To open the door, pull down the r...

  • Page 102: Windows

    Windows { caution: leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with ...

  • Page 103: Power Windows

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

  • Page 104

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

  • Page 105: Caution:

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

  • Page 106: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Theft-deterrent systems vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Theft-deterrent system if your vehicle has this feature, the security light is located on the instrument panel cluster. To ac...

  • Page 107: Immobilizer

    Testing the alarm the alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out....

  • Page 108

    Immobilizer operation (key access) your vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The theft-deterrent system is disarmed when the key is turned to on/run. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The securi...

  • Page 109: Immobilizer Operation

    Immobilizer operation (keyless access) your vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the ignition control knob is turned to lock/off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition control knob is pushed in and a valid transmitter is found in the ...

  • Page 110: Vehicle

    Starting and operating your vehicle new vehicle break-in notice: your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines for the first 500 miles (805 km): • do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow. • do not exceed 70 mp...

  • Page 111

    Notice: using a tool to force the key from its cylinder could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is and you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the k...

  • Page 112

    Ignition positions (keyless access) you can turn the ignition control knob to four different positions. To shift out of park (p), ignition must be in the on/run or acc/accessory and the regular brake pedal must be applied. Using a tool to force the ignition control knob from its cylinder could damag...

  • Page 113: Starting The Engine

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

  • Page 114

    Manual transmission the shift lever should be in neutral position and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. That is a safety feature. Starting procedure 1. With your foot off t...

  • Page 115: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine coolant heater the engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below 0°f ( − 18°c) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting your vehicle. An internal thermostat in the p...

  • Page 116: Caution:

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

  • Page 117: Caution:

    Make sure the shift lever is fully in p (park) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from p (park) when the ignition key is in on/run....

  • Page 118

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

  • Page 119

    The tachometer display on the instrument panel cluster will show which gear the vehicle is in and a number indicating the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. See speedometer and odometer on page 3-32 for more information on the odometer. While using the dsc feature,...

  • Page 120

    Manual transmission operation if your vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. The following explains how to operate the manual transmission. First (1): press the clutch pedal and shift into first (1). Then slowly let up on the clut...

  • Page 121: Caution:

    Shift speeds (manual transmission) { caution: if you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Notice: if you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you ra...

  • Page 122: Parking Brake

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

  • Page 123: Shifting Into Park

    A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle begins to move. To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see towing a trailer on page 4-30 for more information. Shifting into park (automatic tra...

  • Page 124: Caution:

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

  • Page 125: Shifting Out Of Park

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

  • Page 126: Caution:

    Parking over things that burn { caution: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not 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), which you...

  • Page 127: Caution:

    Running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { caution: idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under engine exhaust on ...

  • Page 128: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® this vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with onstar ® controls. For more information about onstar ® , see onstar ® system on page 2-55. O (on/off): the on/off button on the lower left side of the mirror, is used for the aut...

  • Page 129: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. Park tilt mirrors if the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver outside mirror t...

  • Page 130: Object Detection Systems

    Object detection systems ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) for vehicles with the ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) system, it operates at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in reverse (r). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to...

  • Page 131

    How the system works urpa comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into reverse (r). The rear display briefly illuminates to indicate the system is working. Urpa operates only at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). If the vehicle is above this speed, the red light on the rear display will f...

  • Page 132

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

  • Page 133: Onstar

    Onstar ® system onstar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to onstar emergency advisors who can request emergency s...

  • Page 134

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

  • Page 135

    Onstar steering wheel controls your vehicle may have a talk/mute button that can be used to interact with onstar hands-free calling. See audio steering wheel controls on page 3-124 for more information. On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command “onstar”...

  • Page 136: Universal Home Remote

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

  • Page 137

    Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future universal home remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed universal home remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “erasing universal home remote...

  • Page 138

    3. At the same time, press and hold both the universal home remote button to be used to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the universal home remote button or the hand-held transmitter button until step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door ...

  • Page 139

    8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the universal home remote button, chosen in step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it. Again,...

  • Page 140: Storage Areas

    Erasing universal home remote buttons the programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase all programmed buttons on the universal home remote device: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2...

  • Page 141: Instrument Panel Storage

    Instrument panel storage your vehicle has a storage area located below the climate control systems. To access, push on the lid. Center console storage your vehicle has a center console with an upper and lower storage area. To access the upper storage area, lift the driver side lever on the front of ...

  • Page 142

    The passenger side switch operates the sunroof. Vent feature: press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the rear of the switch to close the vent. Sunroof feature: press the rear of the switch to open the sunroof, and the front of the switch to close it. Anti-pinch fe...

  • Page 143: Section 3

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

  • Page 144: Section 3

    Malfunction indicator lamp .............................3-41 oil pressure light .........................................3-44 engine oil pressure gage .............................3-45 security light ...............................................3-46 fog lamp light ....................................

  • Page 145: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 146: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 147

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-28. B. Driver information center (dic) buttons. See driver information center (dic) on page 3-48. C. Instrument panel brightness control. See instrument panel brightness on page 3-20. D. Tu...

  • Page 148: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flashers let you warn the police and others that you have a problem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is on the instrument panel. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flas...

  • Page 149: Steering Column

    Power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column if your vehicle has this feature, the power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control down and the steering wheel goes...

  • Page 150

    Turn and lane-change signals to signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to s...

  • Page 151: Flash-to-Pass

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

  • Page 152: Rainsense™ Wipers

    1 (low speed): move the lever to this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. 2 (high speed): move the lever to this position for rapid wiping cycles. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp contr...

  • Page 153

    Rainsense™ windshield wipers operate in a delay mode, as well as a continuous low or high speed as needed. Move the wiper lever up to the delay position and turn the band to one of five settings. The level one or lowest setting is at the bottom of the band. This setting lets more rain or snow collec...

  • Page 154: Windshield Washer

    Windshield washer { caution: in freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. K (washer fluid): press the button with this symbol, located at the end of the windshield washer lever, to wash th...

  • Page 155: Headlamp Washer

    After the first wipe cycle, it can take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles. The system will automatically turn off after four wipe cycles have been completed or press _ again to turn it off. Heated washer fluid system off displays on the dic. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-56...

  • Page 156: Cruise Control

    Cruise control { caution: cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive whee...

  • Page 157: Caution:

    Setting cruise control cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. { caution: if you leave your cruise contr...

  • Page 158

    Reducing speed while using cruise control to reduce the vehicle’s speed while using cruise control: • press and hold the set– button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. • to slow down in very small amounts, press the set– button on the steering wheel brie...

  • Page 159: Headlamps

    Headlamps the exterior lamp control is located towards the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever. O (exterior lamp control): turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: o (off): this position turns off all lamps, except the d...

  • Page 160

    Daytime running lamps (drl) daytime running lamps (drl) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Drl can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional dayti...

  • Page 161: Fog Lamps

    Light sensor the light sensor for the drl and auto headlamp feature is located on top of the instrument panel. If the sensor is covered, it will prevent it from sensing light, and the exterior lamps or the headlamps suggested message will appear on the dic whenever the ignition is on. Adaptive forwa...

  • Page 162: Entry Lighting

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

  • Page 163: Reading Lamps

    Reading lamps the reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition h...

  • Page 164: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Battery run-down protection your vehicle has a feature to help prevent battery drain if accessory lamps are left on or something is left plugged into the accessory power outlet or cigarette lighter, if the vehicle has one. If accessory lamps such as the vanity mirror, cargo, reading, console, or glo...

  • Page 165: Analog Clock

    Ashtray(s) and cigarette lighter your vehicle may have two removable ashtrays and cigarette lighters. One ashtray can be placed into the instrument panel storage compartment and the other into the center console rear compartment. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it is read...

  • Page 166: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual climate control system the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. O (power): press this button to turn the climate control system on or off. When the climate control system is turned off the air inlet defaults to outside air. Autom...

  • Page 167

    The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off is normal. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more informati...

  • Page 168

    D c (fan): press the d or c buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing either button cancels automatic operation and the system goes into manual mode. Press auto to return to automatic operation. The blower may reduce during an onstar ® session to limit background noise. If the airflow ...

  • Page 169

    Defogging and defrosting fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog from the windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fo...

  • Page 170: Outlet Adjustment

    Sensors there is a solar sensor, located on the instrument panel, near the windshield. There is also an interior temperature sensor, located to the right of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel. By monitoring the solar radiation and the air inside the vehicle, these sensors help maintain the ...

  • Page 171

    Passenger compartment air filter the passenger compartment air filter traps most of the dust and pollen from the air entering the vehicle. The filter will need to be changed periodically. See scheduled maintenance on page 6-4. Using the climate control system without the passenger air filter install...

  • Page 172: Indicators

    Warning lights, gages, and indicators this part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying...

  • Page 173: Instrument Panel Cluster

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

  • Page 174: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer the speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or 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). If your vehicle has to have a new odomet...

  • Page 175: Safety Belt Reminders

    Safety belt reminders safety belt reminder light when the engine is started, a chime comes on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will f...

  • Page 176: Airbag Readiness Light

    Airbag readiness light there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light indicates if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretens...

  • Page 177: Caution:

    Passenger airbag status indicator your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light on and off, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check...

  • Page 178: Caution:

    { caution: even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deplo...

  • Page 179: Charging System Light

    Charging system light this light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned, but the engine has not started to run, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A cha...

  • Page 180: Caution:

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

  • Page 181: Warning Light

    Antilock brake system (abs) warning light for vehicles with the antilock brake system (abs), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. That is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the abs light stays on, tur...

  • Page 182: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Engine coolant temperature warning light this light will come on when you first start the vehicle as a check to let you know that the light is working. It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does not come on, see your dealer/retailer. If the light does not go out or if the light comes on a...

  • Page 183: Tire Pressure Light

    Tire pressure light your vehicle may have a tire pressure light. This light comes on briefly when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the tire pressure monitoring system. When the light is solid this indicates that one or more of your tires are significantly under...

  • Page 184

    If the check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an obd ii problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Heeding the light can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system assists your service technician in cor...

  • Page 185

    An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: • make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See filling the tank on page 5-9. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate...

  • Page 186: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil pressure light your vehicle may have this feature. If the vehicle has an oil problem, this light may stay on after the engine is started, or come on while you are driving. This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low ...

  • Page 187: Engine Oil Pressure Gage

    Engine oil pressure gage your vehicle may have an engine oil pressure gage. It shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kpa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil visc...

  • Page 188: Security Light

    Security light for information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see theft-deterrent system on page 2-28. Fog lamp light the fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See fog lamps on page 3-19 for more i...

  • Page 189: Highbeam On Light

    Highbeam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 3-8 for more information. Fuel gage the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. It works only when the ignition is in the on/run position. If the fuel su...

  • Page 190

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

  • Page 191

    V set/reset: press this button to reset certain dic features and to acknowledge dic warning messages and clear them from the dic display. Y z menu up/down: press this button to scroll up and down the menu items. Trip/fuel display menu items 3 (trip/fuel): the following display menu items can be disp...

  • Page 192

    Avg (average) economy this display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (l/100 km) recorded since the last time this display was reset. To reset this display to zero, press the set/reset but...

  • Page 193

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

  • Page 194

    Tire pressure the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the dic. The tire pressure is shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa). Press the vehicle information button until the dic displays front tire psi (kpa) left ## right ##. Press the vehicle information button again unt...

  • Page 195: Dic Compass

    3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2. A chime sounds indicating that the transmitter is matched. 4. To m...

  • Page 196

    To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: compass variance (zone) procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle is in park (p). On a manual transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle ...

  • Page 197

    Compass calibration the compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, o...

  • Page 198: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Dic warnings and messages messages are displayed on the dic to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but y...

  • Page 199

    Automatic light control off this message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. Automatic light control on this message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. Battery saver active this message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping below ex...

  • Page 200

    Calibrating drive in circles this message displays when calibrating the compass. Drive the vehicle in circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration. See dic compass on page 3-53 for more information. Calibration complete this message displays when the compass calibration is complet...

  • Page 201

    Electronic key already known if your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if you try to match a transmitter that has already been learned. See keyless access system operation on page 2-10 for more information. Electronic key not detected if your vehicle has the keyless access...

  • Page 202

    Electronic key not detected restart allowed if your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the ke...

  • Page 203

    Engine power is reduced this message displays when the engine power is being reduced to protect the engine from damage. There could be several malfunctions that might cause this message. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduc...

  • Page 204

    Left rear door open this message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is closed completely. Maximum # electronic keys learned if your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when the maximum number of transmitters have been le...

  • Page 205

    Press brake to start engine (automatic transmission only) if your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if you try to start the engine without having the brake pressed. The brake needs to be pressed when starting the engine. See ignition positions (key access) on page 2-32 or ...

  • Page 206

    Rotate control to off position if your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when the ignition is in acc/accessory and the shift lever has just been moved to park (p). The message displays as a reminder to turn the ignition off. To avoid draining the battery, make sure the ign...

  • Page 207

    Service brake assist this message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. The brake system warning light and the antilock brake system (abs) warning light may also display on the instrument panel cluster. See brake system warning light on page 3-38 and antilock brake system (abs) warni...

  • Page 208

    Service stabilitrak this message displays if there has been a problem detected with the stabilitrak ® system. The tcs/stabilitrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. If this message comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try...

  • Page 209

    Service vehicle soon this message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. Shift to park (automatic transmission only) if your vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if the vehicle is not i...

  • Page 210

    Stabilitrak off this message displays when you turn off stabilitrak, or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. The tcs/stabilitrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. To realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system, you should normally l...

  • Page 211: Dic Vehicle Customization

    Transmission hot idle engine this message displays when the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is removed. Trunk open this message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure tha...

  • Page 212

    To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the feature settings menu 1. Turn the ignition on. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu. Feature se...

  • Page 213

    Auto door lock this feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See programmable automatic door locks on page 2-20 for more information. Press the customization button until auto door lock appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the se...

  • Page 214

    No change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Remote door lock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle wit...

  • Page 215

    Press the customization button until remote door unlock appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: lights off: the exterior lamps will not flash when you press the u...

  • Page 216

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

  • Page 217

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

  • Page 218

    Advanced features menu items keyless locking if your vehicle has the keyless access system, this feature allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the ignition is turned off and all doors become closed, the vehicle will determine how many keyless acce...

  • Page 219

    Keyless unlock if your vehicle has the keyless access system, this feature allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and open the driver’s door. See keyless access system operation on page 2-10 for more information. T...

  • Page 220

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

  • Page 221

    Easy exit recall if your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page 1-7 for more information. Press the customization button until easy exit recall appears on the dic display. Press t...

  • Page 222

    Easy exit setup if your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select which areas will recall with the automatic easy exit seat feature. It also allows you to turn off the automatic easy exit feature. See memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel on page 1-7 and “easy exit recall” earlier for more...

  • Page 223

    See “relearn remote key” under dic operation and displays on page 3-48 for more information on matching transmitters to driver id numbers. No change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is ...

  • Page 224: Audio System(S)

    Audio system(s) determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. { caution: this system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can caus...

  • Page 225: Radio(S)

    Radio(s) your vehicle may have one of these radios as its audio system. If your vehicle does not have one of these radio systems, it may have a navigation radio system. See the navigation system manual for more information on the navigation audio system. If your vehicle has one of these radios, it h...

  • Page 226

    The radio with dvd audio, hdd, and usb utilizes gracenote ® technology to provide song, artist, album, and genre information for many cd audio discs and is capable of playing dvd-a and dts encoded discs, (dts and dts digital surround are registered trademarks of digital theater systems, inc.). Manuf...

  • Page 227

    Noise compensation technology: if your vehicle has the radio with dvd audio, hdd, and usb, it includes bose audiopilot ® noise compensation technology. When turned on, audiopilot ® continuously adjusts the audio system equalization, to compensate for background noise. This feature is most effective ...

  • Page 228

    For xm™ stations, the music guide displays a category list. This list displays all of the categories available and the number of xm™ stations available under each. Turn the menu/select knob clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through the list. Press this knob to select the desired item. The sele...

  • Page 229

    3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When that pushbutton is pressed and released, the radio recalls the station that was set. 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station to be stored as a favorite. The number of favorites pages can be setup using the config bu...

  • Page 230

    Adjusting the speakers (balance/fade) bal/fade (balance/fade): to adjust balance or fade, press the tune/tone knob until the speaker control labels display. Continue pressing to highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton positioned under the desired label. Turn the tune/tone knob clockwise...

  • Page 231

    • centerpoint ® : select to enable bose ® centerpoint ® . Centerpoint ® produces a full vehicle surround sound listening experience from cd, non-5.1 surround sound dvd-a, mp3/wma, aux (auxiliary) input, or xm™ digital audio source and will deliver five independent audio channels from conventional tw...

  • Page 232

    Xm™ satellite radio service xm is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous united states and 10 canadian provinces. Xm satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. During your trial or when you subscrib...

  • Page 233

    If the ignition or radio is turned off while a cd in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the cd starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a cd is inserted, the disc number displays on the upper right side of the screen an...

  • Page 234

    Playing a dvd-a (audio) disc the radio with dvd audio, hdd, and usb is capable of playing dvd audio discs in the bose ® 5.1 cabin surround sound system. Insert the dvd audio disc into the cd/dvd-a player. Dvd audio displays and playback begins. The group and track number displays during playback. Th...

  • Page 235

    Finding songs on dvd audio tune/tone: turn this knob to display a list of all tracks in all groups on the dvd audio disc. Stop turning this knob or press the tune/tone knob to start playback of a particular track. © seek ¨ : press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ...

  • Page 236

    Care of your cd and dvd-a discs if playing a cd or dvd-a disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the disc has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store disc(s) in their original cases or other ...

  • Page 237

    Disc messages disc error: if this message displays and/or the disc ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons: • the radio system does not support the playlist format, the compressed audio format, or the data file format. • it is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc s...

  • Page 238

    Copy protected cd(s) make sure the disc is not copy-protected. The radio does not copy a copy-protected cd to the hdd. Deleting a recorded song or category del (delete): you must select a song from one of the song lists or you must be listening to a song to delete it. Once the song is selected, pres...

  • Page 239

    Songs recorded with “no info” to the hdd will be hard to sort, identify, and select. For better hdd navigation, cds with “no info” can first be converted to mp3 format with tag information on a home computer and then recorded to the hdd from an mp3 disc or usb device. Occasionally, the radio may fin...

  • Page 240

    Regarding the use of gracenote music recognition service. When this product is used, it is necessary to agree to the following articles. This application or device contains software from gracenote, inc. Of emeryville, california (“gracenote”). The software from gracenote (the “gracenote software”) e...

  • Page 241

    Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the gracenote servers or to change data categories for any cause that gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the gracenote software or gracenote servers are error-free or that functioning of gracenote software or gracenote servers will b...

  • Page 242

    Usb host support the usb connector uses the usb standards, 1.1 and 2.0. This type of connector supports rates for low speed (1.5 mb/s), full speed (12 mb/s), and high speed (480 mb/s). Usb supported devices • usb flash drives • portable usb hard drives playing from the hard drive device hdd (hard dr...

  • Page 243

    Hdd menu 1. Press the menu/select knob to display the hdd menu. 2. Turn this knob to highlight an option from the hdd menu. The available options are: • shuffle songs • playlist • artists • albums • song titles • genres • recently saved • audiobook 3. Press the menu/select knob to select the desired...

  • Page 244

    Select the hdd menu category to display the available items in each individual category, then select an item from one of these submenus to display a list of songs related to that menu item. Select a song to begin playback of that song and to put the hdd in the playback mode. Recently saved select th...

  • Page 245

    Configuring hdd favorites press the config button to display the radio configuration options. Press the pushbutton under the hdd label to display the available favorite modes. Press the pushbutton under the favorite label to set the available favorite modes. Available favorite modes are highlighted....

  • Page 246

    Using the auxiliary input jack the radio system has an auxiliary input jack. It is in the center console bin. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device such as an ipod, laptop computer, mp3 player, etc. Can be connected t...

  • Page 247

    To connect and control your ipod, connect one end of the specially purchased ipod connection cable to the ipod’s dock connector. Connect the other end to both the usb port and the auxiliary input jack. The usb port and the auxiliary input jack are located in the center console bin. If the vehicle is...

  • Page 248: Using An Mp3

    Using an mp3 mp3/wma format the single cd and the six-disc cd radio will play mp3/wma files that were recorded on a cd-r or cd-rw disc. The hdd radio is similar and can also play mp3/wma files recorded on dvd +/ − r discs or a usb storage device. The files can be recorded with the following fixed bi...

  • Page 249

    Playlists can be selected by using the previous and next folder buttons, the seek arrows, \ fwd, or s rev buttons. An mp3/wma cd-r or cd-rw that was recorded using no file folders can also be played. If a cd-r or cd-rw contains more than the maximum of 50 folders and playlists, and 255 files, the pl...

  • Page 250

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

  • Page 251

    The hdd radio does not support preprogrammed playlists. To create a playlist on the hdd radio from songs recorded to the hdd, see “saving hdd favorites” earlier in this section. Playing an mp3/wma insert a cd partway into the slot (single cd player), or press the load button and wait for the message...

  • Page 252: Xm Radio Messages

    S rev (reverse): press and hold to reverse playback quickly within an mp3/wma file. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. The elapsed time of the file displays. Release to resume playing the file. \ fwd (fast forward): press and hold to advance playback quickly within an mp3/wma file. Sound is heard a...

  • Page 253: Navigation/radio System

    No info: no artist, song title, category, or text information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. Notfound: there are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. Radio id: if tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate w...

  • Page 254

    Audio system when using the in-vehicle bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle’s front audio system speakers and over-rides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. To prevent...

  • Page 255

    Pairing a phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds: • for vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. • for vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone say “hands free”. The system responds with “ready” followed...

  • Page 256

    Deleting a paired phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds: • for vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. • for vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone say “hands free”. The system responds with “ready” ...

  • Page 257

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

  • Page 258

    Using the digit store command the digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds: • for vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. • for vehicles with a navigation syste...

  • Page 259

    Deleting name tags the system uses the following commands to delete name tags: • delete • delete all name tags using the delete command the delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted. To use the delete command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds: • for vehicles without a navigation sy...

  • Page 260

    2. Say “delete all name tags”. The system responds with “you are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory, are you sure you want to do this. Please say yes or no.” • say “yes” to delete all name tags. • say “no” to cancel the function and retu...

  • Page 261

    Using the digit dial command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds: • for vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. • for vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone say “hands free”. The system responds with “re...

  • Page 262

    Using the re-dial command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds: • for vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. • for vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone say “hands free”. The system responds with “ready...

  • Page 263

    Muting a call during a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To mute a call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “mute call”. The system responds with “call muted”. To cancel mute ...

  • Page 264

    Voice pass-thru voice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone. 1. Press and hold b g for two ...

  • Page 265

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

  • Page 266: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Theft-deterrent feature theftlock ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the vehicle identification number (vin). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does not operate and loc, lock, or locked could display. With...

  • Page 267: Radio Reception

    G (mute/speech recognition): press and release this button to silence the vehicle speakers only. The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if the vehicle has these features, does not mute. Press and release this button again, to turn the sound on. • for vehicles with a navigation system, press...

  • Page 268: Backglass Antenna

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

  • Page 269: Section 4

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

  • Page 270: The Vehicle

    Your driving, the road, and the vehicle defensive driving defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” the first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — see safety belts: they are for everyone on page 1-12. { caution: assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists...

  • Page 271: Control Of A Vehicle

    Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with...

  • Page 272: Braking

    Braking see brake system warning light on page 3-38. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fo...

  • Page 273: Braking In Emergencies

    Antilock brake system (abs) your vehicle has the antilock brake system (abs), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start the engine and begin to drive away, abs will check itself. You might hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is g...

  • Page 274

    Traction control system (tcs) your vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. It will activate and the tcs/stabilitrak ® light will flash if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction whi...

  • Page 275: Limited-Slip Rear Axle

    If you press the tc button once, the traction control system will turn off and the tcs/stabilitrak warning light will come on. Press the tc button again to turn the system back on. Press and hold the tc button for five seconds or longer, to turn the stabilitrak system off. The tcs/stabilitrak warnin...

  • Page 276: Stabilitrak

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

  • Page 277: Panic Brake Assist

    Panic brake assist your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that monitors the intention of the driver while braking. If the system senses that the driver has applied hard/fast pressure to the brake pedal, the system will generate additional pressure, making it easier for the driver to maintain b...

  • Page 278

    Steering tips it is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires ag...

  • Page 279

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

  • Page 280: Off-Road Recovery

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

  • Page 281

    Skidding in a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control system...

  • Page 282: Competitive Driving

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

  • Page 283: Caution:

    Driving in rain and on wet roads rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water. { caution: wet brakes can cause crashes...

  • Page 284: Highway Hypnosis

    Before leaving on a long trip to prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • windshield washer fluid: reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? • wiper blades: in good shape? • fuel, engi...

  • Page 285: Caution:

    { caution: if you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. { caution: coasting downhill in n (neutral) or w...

  • Page 286

    Driving on snow or ice most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You have a lot less traction, or grip, and need to be very careful. What is the wo...

  • Page 287

    The antilock brake system (abs) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have abs, begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See antilock brake system (abs) on page 4-5. • allow greater following distance on any slippery road. • watc...

  • Page 288: Caution:

    You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. { 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 cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away sno...

  • Page 289: Mud, Ice, Or Snow

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the v...

  • Page 290: Loading The Vehicle

    Rocking your vehicle to get it out first, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. See traction control system (tcs) on page 4-6 and stabilitrak ® system on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between reverse (r) and...

  • Page 291

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

  • Page 292

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

  • Page 293

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

  • Page 294

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

  • Page 295: Caution:

    The certification label also shows the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the gross axle weight rating (gawr). Never exceed the gvwr or the gawr for either the front or rear axle. { caution: do not load the vehicle any heavier than the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), or either ...

  • Page 296: Towing

    Towing towing your vehicle consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See roadside service on page 7-7. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see recreational ...

  • Page 297

    Dolly towing (rear-wheel-drive vehicles) your rear-wheel-drive vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly: 1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly. 3. Put the vehicle in p (park) for an automatic transmission or in 1 (fi...

  • Page 298: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer { caution: if you do not 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 also damage your ...

  • Page 299

    If you do decide to pull a trailer if you do, here are some important points: • there are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this inform...

  • Page 300

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

  • Page 301

    Total weight on your vehicle’s tires be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You will find these numbers on the tire-loading information label. See loading the vehicle on page 4-22. Then be sure you do not go over the gvw limit for your vehicle, including the wei...

  • Page 302

    Trailer wiring harness all of the electrical circuits required for your trailer lighting system can be accessed at the driver’s side rear lamp connector. This connector is located under the carpet on the rear corner of the trunk compartment. Driving with a trailer towing a trailer requires a certain...

  • Page 303

    Backing up hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making turns notice: making very shar...

  • Page 304: Caution:

    Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle’s lighting system, its bulb warning lights may not let you know if one of your lamps goes out. So, when you have a trailer lighting system plugged in, be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lamps from ...

  • Page 305

    When you are ready to leave after parking on a hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine. • shift into a gear. • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone ...

  • Page 306: Notes

    ✍ notes 4-38.

  • Page 307: Section 5

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

  • Page 308: Section 5

    Tires ..............................................................5-58 winter tires .................................................5-60 tire sidewall labeling ...................................5-60 tire terminology and definitions .....................5-63 inflation - tire pressure ...............

  • Page 309: Section 5

    Vehicle identification .....................................5-121 vehicle identification number (vin) ................5-121 service parts identification label ...................5-121 electrical system ..........................................5-122 add-on electrical equipment .........................

  • Page 310: Service

    Service for service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. You will receive genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. Genuine gm parts have one of these marks: accessories and modifications when non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to your vehicle they can affect y...

  • Page 311: Requirements

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

  • Page 312: Of The Vehicle

    Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle on page 1-70. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See maintenance record on page 6-18. Adding e...

  • Page 313: Gasoline Octane

    Gasoline octane if your vehicle has the 3.6l v6 engine (vin code v), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, you might notice an audible knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred to as spark knock. If this occurs, use a ...

  • Page 314: Additives

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

  • Page 315: Filling The Tank

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

  • Page 316: Caution:

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

  • Page 317: Caution:

    The tighten gas cap message in the driver information center (dic) will be displayed if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See dic warnings and messages on page 3-56 for more information. { caution: if a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by...

  • Page 318: Checking Things Under

    Checking things under the hood { caution: an electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { caution: things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liqu...

  • Page 319

    2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center. Push the release lever up and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and c...

  • Page 320

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-14.

  • Page 321

    A. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 5-40. B. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-123. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-45. D. Remote negative (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 5-4...

  • Page 322: Engine Oil

    Engine oil there is an oil pressure light in the instrument cluster and an oil pressure low stop engine message on the driver information center (dic). If the light and/or message appear, check the engine oil level right away. For more information, see “oil pressure low stop engine” under dic warnin...

  • Page 323

    When to add engine oil if the oil level is within the add cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see capacities and specifications on page 5-129. Notice: do ...

  • Page 324

    What kind of engine oil to use look for three things: • gm4718m your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting gm standard gm4718m. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this gm standard. Use only an oil that meets gm standard gm47...

  • Page 325: Engine Oil Life System

    Engine oil additives do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet gm standards are all you need for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil life system when to change engine oil your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to chang...

  • Page 326

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

  • Page 327: Engine Cover

    Engine cover installing engine cover 1. Raise front edge of cover (b) while inserting rear tabs (c). 2. Lower front edge of cover and slide cover rearward so that rear tabs slide under retainers. 3. Align cover over the oil fill tube. 4. Press cover down firmly on ball stud at the right front corner...

  • Page 328

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

  • Page 329

    6. Remove the three air cleaner housing cover screws. 7. Pivot the air cleaner housing cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing. 5-23.

  • Page 330

    8. Remove the air cleaner element from the air cleaner housing. How to reinstall engine air cleaner/filter 1. Install the air cleaner element to the air cleaner housing. Ensure that the air cleaner element perimeter seal is installed correctly to the air cleaner housing. 2. Align the air cleaner hou...

  • Page 331: Caution:

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

  • Page 332: Manual Transmission Fluid

    Manual transmission fluid when to check manual transmission fluid it is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer service department and have it repaired as soon ...

  • Page 333: Hydraulic Clutch

    How to add manual transmission fluid here is how to add fluid. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-14 to determine which type of fluid to use. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler pl...

  • Page 334: Engine Coolant

    How to check and add fluid visually check the clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the min (minimum) line on the side of the reservoir. The hydraulic clutch fluid system should be kept closed and sealed. Do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top-off the fluid leve...

  • Page 335: Caution:

    What to use use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half dex-cool ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. { caution: adding only plain water to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some ot...

  • Page 336: Caution:

    Checking coolant the coolant surge tank and pressure cap are located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, toward the rear of the engine compartment. See engine compartment overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. { caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radia...

  • Page 337: Caution:

    Adding coolant if more coolant is needed, add the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains eythylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do n...

  • Page 338: Caution:

    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 from it. Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of...

  • Page 339: Operating Mode

    If you get the engine overheated idle engine warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in n (neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to p (park) or n (neutral) and let the engine idle. 2. Set the climate cont...

  • Page 340: Cooling System

    Cooling system when you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: a. Electric engine cooling fans (out of view) b. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap { caution: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. ...

  • Page 341: Caution:

    { caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed bef...

  • Page 342: Caution:

    How to add coolant to the coolant surge tank if you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the froid/full cold line on the side of the coolant surge tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water ...

  • Page 343: Caution:

    { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains eythylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pre...

  • Page 344

    3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to slightly above the froid/full cold line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. The upper radiator hose i...

  • Page 345: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 5-14 for the location of the power steering fluid reservoir. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fl...

  • Page 346: Windshield Washer Fluid

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

  • Page 347: Brakes

    Brakes brake fluid the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot-3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 5-14 for the location of the reservoir. 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...

  • Page 348: Caution:

    What to add dot-3 brake fluid is recommended. Dot-4 brake fluid is also compatible with your vehicle’s brake system parts. However, if you choose to use dot-4 fluid, it is recommended that you flush the brake hydraulic system and refill it with new dot-4 fluid at a regular maintenance service every ...

  • Page 349: Caution:

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

  • Page 350: Battery

    Battery your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. It is located in the trunk, behind the trim panel, on the passenger side of the vehicle. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. Warning: battery po...

  • Page 351: Jump Starting

    Jump starting if your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { caution: batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • they contain acid that can burn you. • they ...

  • Page 352

    Notice: if you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug un...

  • Page 353: Caution:

    { caution: an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded....

  • Page 354

    Do not connect positive (+) to negative ( − ) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the po...

  • Page 355

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

  • Page 356: All-Wheel Drive

    All-wheel drive if your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, this is an additional system that needs lubrication. Transfer case when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss co...

  • Page 357: Rear Axle

    What to use refer to the maintenance schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-14. Rear axle when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fl...

  • Page 358: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp aiming the vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be necessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their hig...

  • Page 359

    2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam headlamp. 3. Record the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low-beam headlamp. 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (a) to the recorded distance from step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (b) the width of the vehicl...

  • Page 360

    7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm hex socket. 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to rai...

  • Page 361: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 5-57. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. High intensity discharge (hid) lighting { caution: the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates a...

  • Page 362: License Plate Lamp

    Front turn signal and fog lamps to replace fog lamp bulb: 1. Pull out the push-pins located on the underside of the protection shield to remove the shield. 2. Reach up behind the front bumper area from under the vehicle to access the lamp housing. 3. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by ...

  • Page 363: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement bulbs exterior lamp bulb number fog lamp (uplevel only) h11ll license plate lamp w5wll for replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer/retailer. Windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See owner checks and services o...

  • Page 364: Tires

    7. Reinstall the wiper blade assembly by sliding it over the wiper arm to engage the j-hooked end. Pull up on the assembly to lock it into place. 8. Repeat the steps for the other wiper. Tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questi...

  • Page 365

    Caution: (continued) • 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. See inflation - tire pressure on page 5-6...

  • Page 366: Winter Tires

    Winter tires if you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or...

  • Page 367

    (b) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification) : original equipment tires designed to gm’s specific tire performance criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm’s tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (c) dot (department of transportation) :...

  • Page 368

    The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, see compact spare tire on page 5-111 and if a tire goes flat on page 5-82. (b) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under...

  • Page 369

    (b) tire width : the three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (c) aspect ratio : a two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item c of the illustration, it ...

  • Page 370

    Cold tire pressure : the amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See inflation - tire pressure on page 5-66. Curb weight : the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment includin...

  • Page 371

    Outward facing sidewall : the side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same mo...

  • Page 372: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Vehicle placard : a label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See “tire and loading information label” under loading the vehicle on page 4-22. Inflation - tire pressure tires need the correct...

  • Page 373

    When to check check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, if your vehicle has one. The compact spare should be at 60 psi (420 kpa). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see compact spare tire on page 5-111. How to check use a good qua...

  • Page 374: High-Speed Operation

    High-speed operation { caution: driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tir...

  • Page 375

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

  • Page 376

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

  • Page 377

    A dic warning message to check the pressure in a specific tire is also shown on the dic display screen. The low tire pressure warning light and the dic warning message come at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure. The low tire pressure warning light may ...

  • Page 378

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

  • Page 379

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

  • Page 380

    9. After hearing the confirming horn chirp, for the driver side rear tire, the horn sounds two more times to signal the tire learning mode is no longer active. Turn the ignition switch to lock/off. 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the tire and loading info...

  • Page 381: Caution:

    After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire and loading information label. See inflation - tire pressure on page 5-66 and loading the vehicle on page 4-22. Reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 5-...

  • Page 382: Buying New Tires

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

  • Page 383: Caution:

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

  • Page 384: Caution:

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

  • Page 385: Warning:

    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 (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The rela...

  • Page 386: Warning:

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

  • Page 387: Caution:

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

  • Page 388: Tire Chains

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

  • Page 389: Caution:

    If a tire goes flat, and your vehicle has a compact spare tire, see changing a flat tire on page 5-102. This information shows you how to use your vehicle’s tire changing equipment and how to change a flat tire safely. { caution: lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is...

  • Page 390

    If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a puncture larger than a 1 ⁄ 4 inch (6 mm), the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective. See roadside service on page 7-7. If the tire has a puncture less than a 1 ⁄ 4 inch (6 mm...

  • Page 391

    Accessing the tire sealant and compressor kit a. Tire sealant and compressor kit b. Foam container c. Wing nut to access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-21 for more information. 2. Locate the tire sealant and compressor kit (a) in the center of the cargo a...

  • Page 392

    Using the tire sealant and compressor kit follow these directions closely for correct sealant usage. A. Selector switch b. On/off button c. Air pressure gage d. Tire sealant canister e. Air compressor accessory plug f. Sealant/air hose (clear) g. Air only hose 1. Do a safety check before proceeding....

  • Page 393: Caution:

    { caution: idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climate control system off can cause deadly carbon monoxide (co). See engine exhaust on page 2-48. 7. Start the vehicle. See starting the engine on page 2-35 for more information. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor...

  • Page 394

    12. The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire. Steps 11 through 18 must be done right after step 10. 13. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug (f) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 14. Disconnect the s...

  • Page 395: Caution:

    { caution: storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location. 18. Return the equipment ...

  • Page 396

    Using the air compressor without sealant to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: your tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. A. Selector ...

  • Page 397: Caution:

    3. Attach the air only hose (g) onto the valve stem to secure into place. 4. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (e) into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See accessory power outlet(s) on page 3-22 for more information. { caution: idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climat...

  • Page 398: Caution:

    9. Turn off the air compressor by pushing the on/off button (b). 10. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug (e) and wrap it back into place. { caution: storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or...

  • Page 399

    Tire sealant and compressor kit (without sealant selector switch) your vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit that is capable of temporarily sealing a small puncture up to 6 mm in the tread. There is no jack or spare tire. The kit inflates the tire with liquid sealant and air. The tire sealan...

  • Page 400

    Accessing the tire sealant and compressor kit to access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Open the trunk. See trunk on page 2-21 for more information. 2. Locate the tire sealant and compressor kit on the driver side of the vehicle, near the back corner of the trunk. 3. Remove the tire sealant ...

  • Page 401

    The sealant can temporarily seal a puncture up to 6 mm in the tread area of the tire ire. The sealant cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or a tire that has unseated from the wheel. See roadside service on page 7-7. Using the tire sealant and compressor kit to temporarily seal and inflate ...

  • Page 402: Caution:

    7. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (c) into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See accessory power outlet(s) on page 3-22 for more information. Do not slam door or close window on the compressor accessory plug cord. { caution: idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climate ...

  • Page 403

    10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the air pressure gage (e) on the top of the unit. The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the tire and loading information label. See inflation - tire pressure on page 5-66. The pressure gage reading is slightly high while t...

  • Page 404: Caution:

    17. Place it in a highly visible location such as the inside of the upper left corner of the windshield or to the face of the radio/clock. The maximum speed label reminds you to drive cautiously and not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until you have the damaged tire inspected and repaired. { caution: sto...

  • Page 405: Caution:

    Using the air compressor without sealant to inflate an underinflated tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: 1. Unlock the air only (f) from the sealant canister (b) by pulling up on the lever. 2. Pull the air only hose (f) from the sealant can...

  • Page 406: Caution:

    { caution: overinflation could cause the tire to rupture, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do not exceed 36 psi (248 kpa). 8. Push the on/off switch (d) to the i (on) position. The tire sealant and compre...

  • Page 407

    Removal and installation of the sealant canister to remove the sealant canister: 1. Unlock the air only hose from the sealant canister by pulling the lever up. 2. Pull the air only hose from the sealant canister. 3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose from the compressor. 4. Turn the sealant canister so the...

  • Page 408: Changing A Flat Tire

    To install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant filling hose with the slot in the air compressor. 2. Push the sealant canister down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant filling hose around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location. 4. Push the air only hose onto th...

  • Page 409

    Caution: (continued) to be even more certain the vehicle will not move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire, on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle. When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the followin...

  • Page 410

    Removing the spare tire and tools a. Wing nut b. Spare tire c. Jack d. Wheel wrench e. Extension f. Strap the equipment you will need is in the trunk. To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment, do the following: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it st...

  • Page 411: Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See changing a flat tire on page 5-102 for more information. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn the handle about 180 degrees, then return the handle back to th...

  • Page 412: Caution:

    4. Insert the hooked end of the extension handle through the jack and the flat end through the wheel wrench. { 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 o...

  • Page 413

    Notice: if you position the jack under the rocker molding and attempt to raise the vehicle, you could break the molding and/or cause other damage to your vehicle. Always position the jack so that when the jack head is raised, it will fit firmly in the notch located inboard from the rocker molding. 5...

  • Page 414: Caution:

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

  • Page 415: Caution:

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

  • Page 416: Tools

    Storing a flat or spare tire and tools { caution: storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you have put the compact spare ...

  • Page 417: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact spare tire if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire it was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kpa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible an...

  • Page 418: Appearance Care

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

  • Page 419: Fabric/carpet

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

  • Page 420: Leather

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

  • Page 421: Plastic Surfaces

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

  • Page 422: Washing Your Vehicle

    Washing your vehicle the best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often. Notice: certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on your vehicle. Check the cleaning product label. If it states that it should not be used on plastic part...

  • Page 423

    Notice: machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road o...

  • Page 424: And Trim

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

  • Page 425: Sheet Metal Damage

    Sheet metal damage if the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection whi...

  • Page 426

    Vehicle care/appearance materials description usage polishing cloth interior and exterior polishing cloth. Tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil, and asphalt. Chrome cleaner and polish use on chrome or stainless steel. White sidewall tire cleaner removes soil and black marks from whitewalls...

  • Page 427: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle. The vin also appears on the vehicle certifi...

  • Page 428: Electrical System

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

  • Page 429: Underhood Fuse Block

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

  • Page 430

    Fuses usage a/c cltch air conditioning clutch abs antilock braking system (abs) afs adaptive forward lighting system airbag ign airbag switch fuses usage awd all-wheel drive bcm 1 body control module 1 bcm 2 body control module 2 bcm 3 body control module 3 5-124.

  • Page 431

    Fuses usage bcm 4 body control module 4 bcm 5 body control module 5 bcm 6 body control module 6 bcm 7 body control module 7 disply display drl rt right daytime running lamp (drl) drl/eng pump daytime running lamps ecm engine control module (ecm) ecm/tcm ign ecm, transmission control module (tcm), in...

  • Page 432

    J-case fuses usage abs mtr abs motor blwr blower brk vac pump brake vacuum pump fan 1 cooling fan 1 fan 2 cooling fan 2 rear defog rear defogger spare spare spare spare spare spare strtr starter trans pump transmission pump wsw/htr windshield washer heater relays usage a/c cmprsr cltch air condition...

  • Page 433

    Relays usage fuel/pump fuel pump lck lock lf frt/ pwr/seat left front power seat lf/pos/lp left position lamp relays usage pwr clmn power steering column pwr/wndw power window rear/fog not used rt frt/ pwr/seat right front power seat 5-127.

  • Page 434

    Relays usage rt/pos/lp right position lamp spare spare stop/lp stoplamp trunk/relse trunk release unlck unlock fuses usage airbag airbag system amp amplifier aux/outlet auxiliary power outlet cnstr/vent canister vent dr/lck door lock ecm engine control module (ecm) fuel/pump fuel pump lt/pos/lp left...

  • Page 435

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-14 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r134a for the air conditioning system refrigeran...

  • Page 436

    Application capacities english metric transmission (pan removal and replacement) 6-speed automatic 6.7 qt 6.3 l 6-speed manual 1.9 qt 1.8 l wheel nut torque 100 lb ft 140 y all capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck f...

  • Page 437: Section 6

    Maintenance schedule ......................................6-2 introduction ...................................................6-2 maintenance requirements ..............................6-2 your vehicle and the environment ....................6-2 using the maintenance schedule .........................

  • Page 438: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule introduction important: keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the gm protection plan? The plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your warranty and owner assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer for details. Maintenance req...

  • Page 439: Caution:

    Using the maintenance schedule we want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You might drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you might drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You might use you...

  • Page 440: Scheduled Maintenance

    When you go to your dealer/retailer for your service needs, you will know that trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. If you want to purchase service information, see service publications ordering information on page 7-17. Owner checks and services on pa...

  • Page 441

    If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See engine oil life system on page 5-19 for information on the engine oil life system and ...

  • Page 442

    Additional required services the following services should be performed at the first maintenance service after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional required services service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 ...

  • Page 443

    Additional required services (cont’d) service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) all-wheel-drive vehicles: change transfer case fluid (normal service). See footnote (o). • replace spark plugs. An emission cont...

  • Page 444: Maintenance Footnotes

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

  • Page 445

    (i) drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See engine coolant on page 5-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure...

  • Page 446: Owner Checks And Services

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

  • Page 447: At Least Once A Year

    At least once a year starter switch check { caution: when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular...

  • Page 448: Caution:

    Automatic transmission shift lock control system check { caution: when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2...

  • Page 449: Caution:

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

  • Page 450: Recommended Fluids And

    Recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil the engine requires a special engine oil meeting gm standard gm4718m. Oils meeting this standard can be identifi...

  • Page 451

    Usage fluid/lubricant key lock cylinders multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no. U.S. 12346241, in canada 10953474). Floor shift linkage lubriplate lubricant aerosol (gm part no. U.S. 12346293, in canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of nlgi #2, category lb or gc-lb. Rear axle sa...

  • Page 452

    Maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part gm part numbers acdelco part numbers engine air cleaner/filter 15875795 — engine oil filter 25177917 pf2129 passenger compartment air filter element ...

  • Page 453: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Engine drive belt routing 6-17.

  • Page 454: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See maintenance requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from owner checks and services on page 6-10 can ...

  • Page 455

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

  • Page 456

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

  • Page 457: Section 7

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

  • Page 458: Customer Assistance And

    Customer assistance and information customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes,...

  • Page 459

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

  • Page 460

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

  • Page 461: Online Owner Center

    Online owner center (united states only) the owner center is a resource for your gm ownership needs. Specific vehicle information can be found in one place. The online owner center allows you to: • get e-mail service reminders. • access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and vid...

  • Page 462: Telephone (Tty) Users

    Customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users to assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use text telephones (ttys), cadillac has tty equipment available at its customer assistance center. Any tty user can communicate with cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-cmcc (...

  • Page 463: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

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

  • Page 464

    Cadillac owner privileges™ the following services are provided in the u.S. And canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever occurs first, and, in canada only, up to a maximum coverage of $100. These services are provided at a nominal charge if the vehicle is no longer within the powert...

  • Page 465

    • trip routing service: upon request, cadillac roadside service will send you detailed, computer personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in north america, along with helpful travel information pertaining to yo...

  • Page 466

    Calling for assistance for prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the roadside service representative: • your name, home address, and home telephone number • telephone number of your location • location of the vehicle • model, year, color, and license plate num...

  • Page 467: Courtesy Transportation

    If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer r...

  • Page 468: Collision Damage Repair

    Courtesy rental vehicle your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. If you obtain a rental vehicle on your own, please see your dealer for the maximum number of days allowed...

  • Page 469

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

  • Page 470

    Insuring your vehicle protect your investment in your gm vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your gm vehicle by limi...

  • Page 471

    • if your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. • remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insura...

  • Page 472: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 473: Canadian Government

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

  • Page 474: Privacy

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

  • Page 475: Event Data Recorders

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

  • Page 476: Onstar

    Onstar ® if your vehicle has onstar and you subscribe to the onstar services, please refer to the onstar terms and conditions for information on data collection and use. See also onstar ® system on page 2-55 in this manual for more information. Navigation system if your vehicle has a navigation syst...

  • Page 477

    A accessories and modifications ............................ 5-4 accessory power outlets ................................. 3-22 adaptive forward lighting system ..................... 3-19 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle ....................................................... 1-70 ad...

  • Page 478

    Audio system ................................................. 3-82 audio steering wheel controls .................... 3-124 backglass antenna ..................................... 3-126 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual ................................................. 3-111 radio rece...

  • Page 479

    Child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-39 infants and young children ........................... 1-35 lower anchors and tethers for children .......... 1-43 older children ............................................. 1-32 securing a child restraint in a rear seat...

  • Page 480

    Customer assistance information (cont.) customer satisfaction procedure ..................... 7-2 gm mobility reimbursement program ............... 7-7 reporting safety defects to general motors ..... 7-17 reporting safety defects to the canadian government .............................. 7-17 report...

  • Page 481

    Engine air cleaner/filter ......................................... 5-21 check and service engine soon light ............ 3-41 coolant ...................................................... 5-28 coolant heater ............................................ 2-37 coolant temperature gage ..................

  • Page 482

    G gage engine coolant temperature ......................... 3-40 engine oil pressure ..................................... 3-45 fuel .......................................................... 3-47 speedometer .............................................. 3-32 tachometer ...............................

  • Page 483

    I ignition positions .................................... 2-32, 2-34 immobilizer .................................................... 2-29 immobilizer operation .............................. 2-30, 2-31 infants and young children, restraints ............... 1-35 inflation - tire pressure ..............

  • Page 484

    Lighting entry ......................................................... 3-20 parade dimming .......................................... 3-20 lights ............................................................ 3-17 flash-to-pass ............................................... 3-9 high/low beam change...

  • Page 485

    N navigation system, privacy .............................. 7-20 navigation/radio system, see navigation manual ............................... 3-111 new vehicle break-in ...................................... 2-32 o odometer ...................................................... 3-32 odometers, tri...

  • Page 486

    Power (cont.) lumbar controls ........................................... 1-6 retained accessory (rap) ............................ 2-35 seat ............................................................ 1-5 steering fluid ............................................. 5-39 tilt wheel and telescopic s...

  • Page 487

    S safety belt reminder light ............................................ 3-33 safety belts care of .................................................... 5-115 how to wear safety belts properly ................ 1-17 lap-shoulder belt ........................................ 1-26 safety belt extender ...

  • Page 488

    Storage areas center console storage area ........................ 2-63 convenience net ......................................... 2-63 cupholders ................................................. 2-62 glove box .................................................. 2-62 instrument panel storage area ......

  • Page 489

    Traction control system (tcs) .................................... 4-6 control system (tcs)/stabilitrak ® warning light .......................................... 3-39 limited-slip rear axle .................................... 4-7 stabilitrak ® system ........................................ 4-8 tr...

  • Page 490

    W warning lights, gages, and indicators ............... 3-30 warnings dic warnings and messages ........................ 3-56 hazard warning flashers ............................... 3-6 safety and symbols ......................................... Iv vehicle damage ......................................