Cadillac ESCALADE EXT 2002 Manual
Summary of ESCALADE EXT 2002
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I the 2002 cadillac escalade ext owner’s manual 1 - 1 seats and restraint systems this section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. 2 - 1 features and controls this section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 comfort contro...
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Ii general motors, gm and the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath and the name escalade are registered trademarks and the name ext is a trademark of general motors corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes a...
Page 4: How to Use This Manual
Iii how to use this manual many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain thin...
Page 5: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Iv vehicle damage warnings also, in this book you will find these notices: notice: these mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could b...
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V these are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:.
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1- 1-1 section 1 seats and restraint systems here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 seats and seat controls 1 - 10 safety belts: they’re for e...
Page 8: Seats and Seat Controls
1-2 seats and seat controls this section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up and down. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks and head restraints. Power seats horizontal control: raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the forward ...
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1-3 memory seat and memory mirrors the memory function controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. For this function to work, it must be enabled/configured in the secondary information center (sic). See “secondary information center” in the index for more information. These buttons are use...
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1-4 to recall memory seat and mirror positions, make sure your vehicle is in park (p), then press the 1 or 2 button of the memory control. You will hear a chime ring one time to let you know the setting has been selected. The memory seat and mirror positions can also be programmed to work with the k...
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1-5 memory seat and outside rearview mirror recall you can program your keyless entry transmitter to recall seat and mirror settings for up to two drivers. Once a transmitter is programmed, press the unlock button to recall the seat and mirror settings. To program a transmitter do the following: 1. ...
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1-6 reclining front seatbacks your vehicle’s front seatbacks have a recline feature. Vertical control: you can use the vertical control to adjust the angle of the seatback. Move the reclining front seatback forward or rearward by moving the control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle....
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1-7 head restraints adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull straight up on the head restraint to raise it and push it down to lower it. The front head restraints can also be til...
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1-8 rear seats the rear seat is a 60/40 split rear seat that can be folded to give you more cargo space and access to the folding midgate. See “midgate” in the index for more information on operation of the folding midgate. To fold either side of the seat do the following: 1. Push the rear head rest...
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1-9 4. Grasp the seatback and pull it toward the front of the vehicle. Push it down until it is flat. You may have to move the front seats forward slightly to do this. 5. Repeat the procedure for the other side. To return the seats to the normal position, pull the seatback up and fold the seat cushi...
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1-10 safety belts: they’re for everyone this part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. Caution: don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you ...
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1-11 in most states and canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: they work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would...
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1-12 put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop..
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1-13 the person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... Or the instrument panel ....
Page 20: About Safety Belts
1-14 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Here are questions many people ask about safety belts -- and the answers q: ...
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1-15 q: if i’m 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’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your con...
Page 22: Driver Position
1-16 driver position this part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-shoulder belt the driver has a lap - shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “seats” in the index. 3. Pick up the latch plate ...
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1-17 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 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’d be less likely to slide un...
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1-18 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. Caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against y...
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1-19 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. Caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious...
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1-20 q: what’s 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 at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, ...
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1-21 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Caution: you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head ...
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1-22 q: what’s wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. Caution: you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix...
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1-23 to unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for every...
Page 30: Air Bag Systems
1-24 the best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right front passenger position to lear...
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1-25 caution: (continued) frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear or low - speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes...
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1-26 caution: anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags 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 air bag system ...
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1-27 how the air bag systems work where are the air bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback clos...
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1-28 the right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. Caution: if something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The ...
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1-29 when should an air bag inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” if your vehicle ...
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1-30 how does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. The air bag supplements the p...
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1-31 in many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. D air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an air bag inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your ...
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1-32 servicing your air bag-equipped vehicle air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a serv...
Page 39: Rear Seat Passengers
1-33 rear seat passengers it’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a c...
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1-34 if the belt is not long enough, see “safety belt extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as ...
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1-35 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 against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear safety belt comfort guides for children ...
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1-36 here’s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from the storage clip on the side of the rear seatback. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide..
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1-37 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “rear seat outside passenger positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and s...
Page 44: Center Passenger Position
1-38 center passenger position lap belt when you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt..
Page 45: Children
1-39 to make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “safety belt extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is...
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1-40 caution: people should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. Caution: (continued) caution: (continued) for example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 1...
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1-41 caution: children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt syste...
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1-42 caution: newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear - facing seat settles into the restraint, so the cra...
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1-43 restraint systems for children an infant car bed (a), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear - facing infa...
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1-44 a forward - facing child seat (c - e) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as t - shaped or shelf - like shields. A booster seat (f - g) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster s...
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1-45 q: how do child restraints work? A: a child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built - in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add - on child restraint system is a portable one, which is pu...
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1-46 where to put the restraint accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear - facing infant seat, a child rid...
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1-47 top strap some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” it can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap - equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap bei...
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1-48 anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Raise the head restraint and route the top strap under it. Once you have the top strap anchored, y...
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1-49 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock..
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1-50 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child...
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1-51 securing a child restraint in a center rear seat position you’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restrain...
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1-52 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it h...
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1-53 securing a child restraint in the right front seat position your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: caution: a child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s...
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1-54 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock..
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1-55 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is ...
Page 62: Older Children
1-56 older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: what is the proper way t...
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1-57 caution: never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: what if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder bel...
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1-58 caution: never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. Tha...
Page 65: Safety Belt Extender
1-59 safety belt extender if the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough...
Page 66: After A Crash
1-60 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 p...
Page 67: Section 2
2- 2-1 section 2 features and controls here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to d...
Page 68: Windows
2-2 windows caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather..
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2-3 power windows the switches to operate all of the power windows are located on the driver’s door armrest. The front passenger’s door and the rear side doors also each have an individual power window switch. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to accessory or run or when...
Page 70: Keys
2-4 keys caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children..
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2-5 your vehicle has one double - sided key for the ignition, door locks and side storage boxes. Your vehicle also has a key that locks and unlocks only the center floor console. If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining replacements. In an emergency contact c...
Page 72: Door Locks
2-6 door locks caution: unlocked doors can be dangerous. D passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locke...
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2-7 power door locks press the raised side of the switch, marked l on either front door to lock all the doors at once. Press the recessed side of the switch marked u to unlock all the doors at once. The power door locks will operate at any time without the ignition being on. Programmable locks the p...
Page 74: Keyless Entry System
2-8 child security locks with this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. You will find a security lock lever on the inside edge of each rear door. Your vehicle may be equipped with one of the two labels shown. To use the security locks do the fol...
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2-9 changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to...
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2-10 matching transmitter(s) to your vehicle each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when y...
Page 77: Midgate
2-11 to replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: 1. Insert a thin object, such as a coin, in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the coin. 2. Remove and replace the battery with a three - volt cr2...
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2-12 midgate operation your vehicle is equipped with a midgate and a removable rear glass panel. The midgate allows you to extend the length of your vehicle’s cargo area. The following are the main components of the midgate system: a. Latch levers b. Grab handles c. Glass - catch release button d. G...
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2-13 rear glass removal and storage caution: if the removable rear glass is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store the rear glass in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in ...
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2-14 3. While holding the rear glass in place, press the glass - catch release button and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handle(s) (b) located at the top of the rear glass. 4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the lower window frame channel. Use the gr...
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2-15 5. Load the rear glass in its storage pocket in the midgate using the lower edge of the rear glass to guide it behind the three rear glass retaining tabs (e). Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket (with grab handles facing you) until the next step. 6. Turn both glass lock knobs (d...
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2-16 once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position, the rear glass is securely stored. 7. Push both latch levers (a) up to the locked position. You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly. Rear seats can be returned to the normal position when the rear glass is out and stor...
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2-17 reinstalling the rear glass to reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (a), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, so they unlatch. 2. Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs, located at both top corners o...
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2-18 be sure to align the rear glass side - to - side using the alignment arrows (g) as shown in the picture. 5. Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame. Use the grab handles at the top of the rear glass to assist you. 6. Use one hand to push the rea...
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2-19 lowering the midgate the midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position, or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket. To lower the midgate, do the following: 1. Fold the re...
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2-20 3. Lower the midgate until it is flat. Rear glass stored in glass storage pocket standing outside of the vehicle, place one hand against the crossbar so the midgate does not fall forward unexpectedly. Turn the midgate handle clockwise and pull the midgate toward you..
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2-21 if you lower the midgate with the rear glass in the stored position, you will notice that the entire crossbar (the bar with the release handle) will lower with the midgate. This is completely normal; however, since the crossbar lowers with the midgate, it will be heavier. As you lower the midga...
Page 88: Tailgate
2-22 tailgate use the ignition/door key to unlock/lock the tailgate. Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate toward you. To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. After you put the tailgate back up, pull it back towards you to be sure it is latche...
Page 89: Theft
2-23 2. With the tailgate at a slight upward angle, pull back on the tailgate at the right edge so it releases from the block hinge (arrow) and then move the tailgate to the right to release the left edge. Reverse the above procedure to reinstall. Make sure the tailgate is secure. Theft vehicle thef...
Page 90: Content Theft
2-24 parking at night park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking lots even if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s still best to lock it up an...
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2-25 if a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about two minutes, then will turn off to save the battery power. Remember, the theft - deterrent system won’t activate if you lock ...
Page 92: Passlock
2-26 passlock r your vehicle is equipped with the passlock theft - deterrent system. Passlock is a passive theft - deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel to the engine if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered wi...
Page 93: Ignition Positions
2-27 ignition positions you can use your key to turn your ignition switch to five different positions. A (accessory): this position allows you to use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you. B (lock): this position...
Page 94: Starting Your Engine
2-28 retained accessory power (rap) your vehicle is equipped with a retained accessory power (rap) feature which will allow certain features on your vehicle to continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to off. The rap feature will also work with the key removed from the ...
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2-29 when starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0 _f or - 18 _c), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to start and hold it there up to 15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key. 2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then sto...
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2-30 to use the engine coolant heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110 - volt ac outlet. Caution: plugging the c...
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2-31 automatic transmission operation your vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. This display is powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of park (p). This means that if your key is in off, rather than lock, there will be a small...
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2-32 reverse (r): use this gear to back up. Notice: shifting to reverse (r) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to reverse (r) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmis...
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2-33 drive (d): this position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: d going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. D going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next ...
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2-34 first (1): this position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than second (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in first (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is ...
Page 101: Parking Brake
2-35 parking brake to set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will flash. A chime will activate when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is mov...
Page 102: Shifting Into Park (P)
2-36 shifting into park (p) caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure you...
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2-37 d move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to lock. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in park (p). Leaving your vehicle with the engine running caution: it can be dangerous to leave y...
Page 104: Shifting Out of Park (P)
2-38 torque lock if you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into park (p) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of park (p). This is called “torque lock.” to pr...
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2-39 parking over things that burn caution: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you ...
Page 106: Parked
2-40 running your engine while you’re parked it’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Caution: idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under “engine e...
Page 107: Road Sensing Suspension
2-41 road sensing suspension the road sensing suspension (rss) feature provides superior vehicle ride and handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheel to body position, lift/div...
Page 108: Tilt Wheel
2-42 tilt wheel the tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column under the turn signal lever. ...
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2-43 turn signal and lane-change signals the turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatica...
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2-44 flash-to-pass feature this feature allows you to use your high - beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not so far that you hear it click. If your headlamps are off o...
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2-45 cruise control with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will...
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2-46 setting cruise control caution: if you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Mov...
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2-47 resuming a set speed suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from on to r/a (resu...
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2-48 reducing speed while using cruise control d press and hold the set button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. D to slow down in very small amounts, press the set button briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passin...
Page 115: Exterior Lamps
2-49 exterior lamps the exterior lamps control is located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. The control has three positions: (off): turn the control to this symbol to turn off your lamps and put the system into automatic headlamp mode. (parking lamps): turn the control to the parking lam...
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2-50 automatic headlamp system when it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle ...
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2-51 daytime running lamps 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 daytim...
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2-52 fog lamps your vehicle has fog lamps. You can use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps and/or low - beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamp button is located on the left side of your instrument panel. Press the button to turn the fog...
Page 119: Interior Lamps
2-53 cargo lamps you can use the cargo lamps if you need more light in the cargo area of your vehicle or in the top - box storage units. Press this button, located on the instrument panel to turn the cargo lamps on. Press the button again to turn it off. A message in the message center will come on ...
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2-54 front reading lamps press the button located next to each lamp to turn the lamp on. The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want. Press the button again to turn the lamp off. Your vehicle also has reading lamps for the rear passenger locations. To turn a lamp on or off, press th...
Page 121: Mirrors
2-55 dome lamps the dome lamps will come on when you open a door. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are opened or closed. You can use the dome ov...
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2-56 temperature display the temperature can be displayed by pressing the temp button. Pressing the temp button once briefly, will toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between fahrenheit and celsius, press and hold the temp button for three seconds until th...
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2-57 compass operation press the comp button once briefly to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. When cleaning the mirror...
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2-58 compass variance the mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross - country trip, it will be necessary to adjust fo...
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2-59 power outside rearview mirrors the controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust, then use the arrows on the lower control pad to adjust the mirror. The mirrors include ground illumination lamps (puddle l...
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2-60 curb view assist mirrors your vehicle is equipped with the curb view assist mirror feature. For this function to work, it must be enabled in the sic. See “sic” in the index for more information. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse (r) there will be a three second delay before the curb view...
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2-61 convex outside mirror your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Caution: a convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you co...
Page 128: Storage Compartments
2-62 storage compartments glove box to open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull the door downward. Center console storage area your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, insert the console key into the lock and unlock the console (if it is locked). Press ...
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2-63 rear armrest/storage compartment your vehicle is equipped with a rear armrest/storage compartment for the rear seat passengers. To lower the armrest, pull the loop at the top of the armrest up and then out. To open the storage compartment, push the button on the front of the armrest and pull th...
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2-64 top-box storage your vehicle is equipped with top - box storage units on both sides of the vehicle. The passenger side top box contains the tools you will need to change a flat tire. Use the ignition/door key to unlock the top box lid if it is locked. Press the key cylinder button and swing the...
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2-65 notice: the cargo covers are designed to support 250 lbs. (113 kg) each on top of them. Exceeding the weight limit can damage the cargo covers. This damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty. Your vehicle is equipped with a three - piece cargo cover system. The cargo panels can be ...
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2-66 2. Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each cargo panel, toward you to release (unlock) the cargo panel latches. 3. Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the side rails and set it aside. You only need to remove as many cargo panel...
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2-67 5. Remove cargo panel 1, but notice that there are four latches to release (two left - side latches and two - right side latches). Set the panel aside. After you have removed each cargo panel you can store it within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage bag. Cargo panel storage s...
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2-68 1. Secure the storage bag in the cargo storage area by attaching the four clips on the cargo bag to the tie - down locations on either side of the storage area. It is very important that you use the storage bag to restrain the cargo panels during driving. Before storing the cargo panels, be sur...
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2-69 2. Starting with cargo panel 1 (the panel with four latches), load the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard (side of panel with no latches should be facing you as you load the panel). 3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with latches down and facing in...
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2-70 4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard (side of panel with no latches should be facing you as you load the panel). 5. Zip the bag shut. 6. Snug both straps on the bag by pulling on the free end of the straps..
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2-71 7. Close both top and bottom mechanisms at the center of the bag (bag should now be tightly secured). Reinstalling the cargo cover panels you only need to reinstall as many cargo panels as you wish. 1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage bag. You can either leave the bag attached to the ...
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2-72 left side shown, right side similar push the panel forward until it is snug against the midgate and then let the back of the panel down being sure that the alignment pegs align with the receivers (see arrow). 3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the latches (remember that there are t...
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2-73 4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the open (unlocked) position. Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up. Left side shown, right side similar push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let th...
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2-74 left side shown, right side similar push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel down being sure that the alignment pegs align with the receivers (see arrow). 7. Push the latches away from you (start with the left latch) to lock the panel in...
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2-75 all-weather cargo area your vehicle has the ability to operate in many different configurations (cargo panels on or off, midgate up or down, rear glass in or out), allowing the cargo and passenger area to be open to the environment. To allow the vehicle to operate in these configurations, it is...
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2-76 maintenance and cleaning to ensure that the water management system performs properly, be sure that the midgate, tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that each element of the water management system is clean and not blocked with debris. Follow the instructions given next in this secti...
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2-77 to replace the drain grate do the following: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate. 2. When you are sure that the clips are aligned with the slots, push the grate down firmly. The grate should clip into place. Don’t force the grate if it won’t clip into place; realign ...
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2-78 midgate drain grate removal and cleaning the midgate drain grate is located near the base of the midgate (the midgate side facing outside). You will find a removable drain grate covering the drain. After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. You will need to flush the midgate drain with water....
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2-79 cargo area floor drains your vehicle also has four cargo - area floor drains located under the cargo mat near the sides of the cargo area. These drains should be cleaned periodically to allow water to exit the cargo area. The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You can flush the drains throug...
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2-80 luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle with this feature. The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to the roof and crossrails which can be moved back and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load to the siderails or siderail supports. Notice: loading cargo that we...
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2-81 your vehicle has a center high - mounted stoplamp (chmsl) located above the rear glass. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage the chmsl unit. Ashtray and cigarette lighter the ashtray is located in the center console. Press the raised area o...
Page 148: Sun Visors
2-82 sun visors to block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows. Illuminated visor vanity mirrors pull the sunvisor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps. There is a slide switch to adjust the intensity of...
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2-83 when adding an electrical accessory or an electrical component to your vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions included with it. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlets and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem...
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2-84 onstar r system (if equipped) onstar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a one - touch hands - free communication link between you and the onstar center. To receive onstar services, a service subscription agreement is required and an additional fee ...
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2-85 the light will be red in the event of an onstar system malfunction. If this occurs press the onstar services button to attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection is made, the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make sure that the system is functioning properly. If you cannot con...
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2-86 d remote door unlock: to contact the center, call 1 - 888 - 4 - onstar. You will be required to provide your security information. An advisor will send a command to your vehicle to unlock itself. The advisor can delay unlocking your vehicle. Remote door unlock is disabled 48 hours after the veh...
Page 153: Sunroof (If Equipped)
2-87 sunroof (if equipped) your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition needs to be on or rap must be active. See “retained accessory power” in the index. Press and release the rear side of the button located in the front overhead console to ...
Page 154: Homelink
2-88 homelink r transmitter this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operati...
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2-89 if you have trouble programming homelink, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand - held transmitter is not weak. If you still cannot program it, move the hand - held transmitter to the left or right or forward or backward or flip it...
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2-90 2. Press the learn or smart button on the garage door opener motor head unit. An indicator light will begin to flash when the motor head unit enters the training mode. Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start step 3. 3. Return to homelink in your vehicle and firmly press and release th...
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2-91 operating the homelink transmitter press and hold the appropriate button on homelink for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing channels to erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the indica...
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2-92 the instrument panel - your information system.
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2-93 the main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Dome override button b. Exterior lamps control c. Air outlets d. Folding mirrors button e. Cargo/top - box lamps button f. Multifunction lever g. Instrument panel cluster h. Shift lever i. Tow/haul selector button j. Audio syste...
Page 160: Instrument Panel Cluster
2-94 instrument panel cluster your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. United states shown, canada sim...
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2-95 speedometer and odometer your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the united states) or kilometers (used in canada). Trip odometer the trip odometer ca...
Page 162: Warning Lights, Gages and
2-96 warning lights, gages and indicators this part describes the warning lights and gages 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 attenti...
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2-97 air bag readiness light there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air ...
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2-98 voltmeter united states canada when your engine is not running, but the ignition is in run, this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in dc volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the n...
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2-99 brake system warning light with the ignition on, the brake system warning light will flash when you set the parking brake. The light will flash if the parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged, a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is greater th...
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2-100 anti-lock brake system warning light with the anti - lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning...
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2-101 transmission temperature gage united states canada your vehicle is equipped with a transmission temperature gage. When your ignition is on, the gage shows the temperature of the transmission fluid. The normal operating range is from 100 _f (38_c) to about 265 _f (130_c). At approximately 265 _...
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2-102 if the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275 _f (135_c) or greater, the message center will display a trans hot...Idle eng warning message. Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in park (p) and allow the ...
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2-103 malfunction indicator lamp (service engine soon light in the united states or check engine light in canada) united states canada your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called obd ii (on - board diagno...
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2-104 notice: modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same tire performance criteria (tpc) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause the service engine soon or...
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2-105 if the light is on steady you may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See “filling your tank” in the index. The diagnostic system can d...
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2-106 emissions inspection and maintenance programs some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need t...
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2-107 a reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. See “check eng oil pressure” and “engine oil” in the index. Caution: don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, you...
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2-108 fuel gage united states canada when the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Here are some situations you may experience with your...
Page 175: Message Center
2-109 message center the message center is located on the left side of the instrument panel cluster. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition on, the entire center lights up for just a few seconds. As needed, the message center will display one of the following...
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2-110 trans fluid hot message the transmission temperature warning display is contained in the message center. If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high, the message center will display this message. When the transmission enters the protection mode you may notice a change in the transmissio...
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2-111 trans hot...Idle engine message the transmission over - temperature display is contained in the message center. If this warning message is displayed, pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so. Set the parking brake and place the transmission in park (p). Idle the engine until t...
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2-112 low coolant message this message is displayed when the cooling system is low on coolant. The engine may overheat. See “engine coolant” in the index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. Check coolant temp message this message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets h...
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2-113 check eng oil pressure message this message is displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. See “oil pressure gage” in the index for more information. Check eng oil level message this message is displayed when the engine oil level is low. Once oil is added, it may need time to drain and sett...
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2-114 change engine oil message this message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. The message is only displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the engine oil life monitor. See “engine oil, when to change” in the i...
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2-115 cargo lamp on message this message is displayed when the cargo lamps are turned on and the ignition key is turned to run. Low fuel message this message is displayed when your vehicle is low on fuel. Refer to the fuel gage for a better indication of the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank...
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2-116 stability system active message you may see the stability system active message on the message center. It means that an advanced computer - controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you’re steering. This stability enhancement system activates w...
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2-117 stability system disabled message the stability system disabled message indicates that the stability enhancement system has been temporarily disabled. There are three conditions that can cause this message to appear. One condition is overheating, which could occur if the stability enhancement ...
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2-118 fuel d each press of the fuel button will change the display between the fuel remaining range, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy and a blank display. D the average fuel economy can be reset using the reset button. Trip each press of the trip button will change the display betwee...
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2-119 timer d each press of the on/off button will turn the timer on or off. D the reset button will reset the timer to 00:00:00. D if turned on, the timer will accumulate whenever the sic is powered (the engine does not have to be running). D the timer will rollover after 99:59:59. Vehicle history ...
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2-120 menu press the menu button to choose a feature you would like to personalize (the features are listed below). Each press of the button will display a new item that can be personalized. Use the arrow button to choose the setting you would like to use within the chosen feature. For example: say ...
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2-121 remote lock feedback d horn: horn chirps on second press of the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter. D lamps: parking lamps flash on each press of the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter. D horn and lamps: parking lamps flash on each press, horn chirps on second press of unlo...
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2-122 seat and mirror recall d remote: when the remote keyless entry transmitters are programmed for each driver (driver 1 or 2), pressing the unlock button on the transmitter will move the seat and mirrors to the stored memory position for the driver associated with that particular transmitter (dri...
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2-123 alarm warning d horn: horn will sound when alarm is active. D lamps: headlamps and park lamps will cycle on and off when alarm is activated. D horn and lamps: horn and lamps will alternate when the alarm is activated. D none: no alarm warning will come on. Language d english: all information d...
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2-124 language and personalization reset 1. Press and hold the menu button. After two seconds, the display will begin cycling through the languages at one second intervals. Release the menu button when the desired language is displayed. 2. The previous action will also reset the personalization valu...
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2-125 how the system works urpa comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into reverse (r) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system comes on, the three lights on the display will illuminate to let you know that the system is working. Urpa senses how close your ve...
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2-126 if the urpa display flashes red if the urpa system is not functioning properly, the display will flash red, indicating that there is a problem. The light will also flash red while driving if any of the following conditions exist: d a trailer or trailer - hitch ball mount is attached to your ve...
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3- 3-1 section 3 comfort controls and audio systems in this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 comfort controls 3 - 2 electronic climate control system...
Page 194: Comfort Controls
3-2 comfort controls electronic climate control system fan knob the knob on the left side of the electronic climate control panel regulates the fan speed. To manually increase airflow, turn the knob clockwise. To manually decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise. Off: if the knob is in off, outsid...
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3-3 mode knob -- manual operation the right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. You can choose to set the climate control system operations manually, or let the system work automatically by turning the knob on the control panel to auto. See “mode knob -- aut...
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3-4 mode buttons (outside air): press this button to use outside air. Using outside air will limit stale air odors and help to prevent excessively humid interior air (from wet boots or clothing or maximum passenger loads) from being redirected onto windows. Pressing the outside air button will cance...
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3-5 mode knobs -- automatic operation when the system is set in auto mode, sensors will control the air delivery mode. Air will come primarily from the floor or instrument panel outlets, with some air directed to the windshield to prevent fogging. When the system is in auto, the air conditioning lig...
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3-6 air conditioning on hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. The a/c mode allows the air coming into your vehicle to be cooled. This m...
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3-7 defogging and defrosting on cool, humid days, use defog to keep the windshield and side windows clear. Use defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield in extremely humid or cold conditions. Use defrost with the temperature knob toward the red area and the fan knob turned all the way clockwi...
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3-8 ventilation system your vehicle has air outlets in the center and on the sides of the instrument panel. There are also two outlets located on the back of the center console for the rear seat passengers. You can move the louvers from side - to - side and up and down to direct the flow of air. The...
Page 201: Audio Systems
3-9 ventilation tips d keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. D when you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan knob all the way to...
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3-10 am-fm stereo with cassette tape player (bose r ) included with this audio system is a six disc cd changer. It also is equipped with bose r speakers and bose amplifier. Please see your dealer for details. Playing the radio pwr (power): press this knob to turn the system on and off. Vol (volume):...
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3-11 finding a station am fm: press this button to switch between am, fm1 and fm2. The display will show your selection. Tune: press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it. Seek : press the right or left...
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3-12 setting the tone (bass/treble) bass: press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass. Treb (treble): press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to decrease treble. I...
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3-13 3 next: press this pushbutton to search for the next selection. A minimum three - second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction arrow will blink during seek. The sound will mute while searching for the next selection. Rev 4 (reverse): ...
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3-14 cassette tape messages if an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be for one of the following reasons: d the cassette tape is tight and the cassette player cannot turn the hubs of the tape. Hold the cassette tape with the open end down and try turning the right hub counte...
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3-15 rear seat audio (rsa) this feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: am fm, cassette tapes and cds, through the rear seat audio (rsa) controller. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are ...
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3-16 while listening to a cassette tape, press the up arrow to hear the next selection on the tape. Press the down arrow to go back to the previous selection. The seek button is inactive if the tape mode on the front radio is in use. While listening to a cd, press the up arrow to hear the next track...
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3-17 compact disc changer the compact disc changer plays up to six standard size cds continuously. Individual cds may be loaded or ejected into or from any position. A green light on each numbered button indicates a cd is loaded in the respective position. An amber light on a numbered button indicat...
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3-18 to load two or more cds, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the load button. The first cd will be loaded into the lowest numbered empty position. 2. Load a single cd when the loading slot indicators turn amber. After about 10 seconds the changer will cycle to the next available posi...
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3-19 fwd 6 (forward): press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly through a track. Release it to resume playing. Seek : press the right seek arrow to go to the next track on the cd. Press the left seek arrow to go to the previous track on the cd. The sound will mute while seeking. P.Scan (pres...
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3-20 theft-deterrent feature theftlock r is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. The theftlock feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is...
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3-21 unlocking the theft - deterrent feature after a power loss enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. Loc will appear on the display. 2. Press the seek right arrow button and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press the seek right ar...
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3-22 audio steering wheel controls you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. Prog (program): press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons on the selected band. If a cassette tape is playing, press this button to play the ...
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3-23 understanding radio reception am the range for most am stations is greater than for fm, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. Am can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if ...
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3-24 care of your cassette tape player a tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate p...
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3-25 after you clean the player, press and hold eject for five seconds to reset the cln indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you...
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4- 4-1 section 4 your driving and the road here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 defensive driving 4 - 3 drunken driving 4 - 6 control of a vehicle 4 - 6 braking 4 - 9 sta...
Page 219: Defensive Driving
4-2 defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. See “safety belts” in the index. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” on city streets, rural roads or freeways, i...
Page 220: Drunken Driving
4-3 drunken driving death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: d judgment d muscular coordination d...
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4-4 according to the american medical association, a 180 - lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 - ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a bac of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same bac by drinking three 4 - ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks i...
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4-5 but the ability to drive is affected well below a bac of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a bac approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at bac levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that th...
Page 223: Control of A Vehicle
4-6 control of a vehicle you have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy t...
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4-7 avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking....
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4-8 let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what happens with abs: a computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separate...
Page 226: Stabilitrak
4-9 as you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, y...
Page 227: Steering
4-10 the stabilitrak system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. The stabilitrak switch, located to the right of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel, can be pressed to put the stabilitrak system in limited mode. When the switch is pressed, the stability system limited mess...
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4-11 the traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. ...
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4-12 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 avo...
Page 230: Off
4-13 off - road recovery you may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re 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...
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4-14 d do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep ...
Page 232: Loss of Control
4-15 loss of control let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constan...
Page 233: Operating Your All
4-16 operating your all - wheel - drive vehicle off paved roads many of the same design features that help make your vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weather conditions -- features like the locking rear axle and all - wheel drive -- help make it much better suited for off - road use tha...
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4-17 loading your vehicle for off-road driving there are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. D the heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. D be sure the load is secured properly, so driving ...
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4-18 environmental concerns off - road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. Cadillac recognizes these concerns and urges every off - roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: d always use established trails,...
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4-19 getting familiar with off-road driving it’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off - road driving does require some new and different driving skills. Here’s what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes, ...
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4-20 scanning the terrain off - road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface conditions. Off - roading can take you over hard - packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sa...
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4-21 driving on off-road hills off - road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can’t do. There are some hills that simply can’t be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. Caution: man...
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4-22 driving uphill once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. D use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. D get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Don’t use more power than you need, because you don’t want your whee...
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4-23 q: what should i do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and i can’t make it up the hill? A: if this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here’s what you should do: d push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from roll...
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4-24 driving downhill when off - roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: d how steep is the downhill? Will i be able to maintain vehicle control? D what’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard - packed dirt? Gravel? D are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts...
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4-25 driving across an incline sooner or later, an off - road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: d a hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to dri...
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4-26 q: what if i’m driving across an incline that’s not too steep, but i hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should i do? A: if you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a ...
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4-27 driving in mud, sand, snow or ice when you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to use a low gear when you’re in mud -- the deeper the mud, the lower the g...
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4-28 driving in water light rain causes no special off - road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, don’t try ...
Page 246: Driving At Night
4-29 after off-road driving remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking. Check th...
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4-30 here are some tips on night driving. D drive defensively. D don’t drink and drive. D adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. D since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. D slow down, especi...
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4-31 driving in rain and on wet roads rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always...
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4-32 driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Caution: wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick...
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4-33 it can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about ...
Page 251: City Driving
4-34 city driving one of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: d know the best way to get to where you are goi...
Page 252: Freeway Driving
4-35 freeway driving mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same sp...
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4-36 once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to...
Page 254: Highway Hypnosis
4-37 here are some things you can check before a trip: d windshield washer fluid: is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? D wiper blades: are they in good shape? D fuel, engine oil, other fluids: have you checked all levels? D lamps: are they all working? Are the lenses clea...
Page 255: Hill and Mountain Roads
4-38 hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See “operating your vehicle off ...
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4-39 caution: coasting downhill in neutral (n) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engin...
Page 257: Winter Driving
4-40 winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: d have your vehicle in good shape for winter. D you may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small sh...
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4-41 driving on snow or ice most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful....
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4-42 if you’re caught in a blizzard if you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and you...
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4-43 caution: snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly co (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. Co could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially ...
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4-44 recreational vehicle towing recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle -- such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towin...
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4-45 the certification/tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called gross axle weight rating (gawr). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure ...
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4-46 if you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. Caution: things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudde...
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4-47 truck camper loading information your vehicle was neither designed nor intended to carry a slide - in type camper. Notice: adding a slide - in camper or similar equipment to your vehicle can damage it, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by warranty. Don’t install a slide - in camper or similar...
Page 265: Towing A Trailer
4-48 towing a trailer caution: if you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if...
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4-49 if you do decide to pull a trailer if you do, here are some important points: d 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’ll be driving. A good source for this inf...
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4-50 tow/haul mode the tow/haul feature assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the tow/haul mode is to: d reduce the frequency and improve the predictability of transmission shifts when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. D provide the same solid ...
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4-51 weight of the trailer how heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you ha...
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4-52 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 ridin...
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4-53 hitches it’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: d if you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg), be sure...
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4-54 driving with a trailer towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you ...
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4-55 making turns notice: making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won...
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4-56 parking on hills caution: you really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how ...
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4-57 trailer wiring harness heavy - duty trailer wiring package your vehicle is equipped with the seven - wire trailer towing harness. This harness with a seven - pin universal heavy - duty trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the platform hitch. The seven - wire harness contains the follow...
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4-58 instrument panel jumper wiring harness this harness is included with the trailer wiring package. The harness is for an electric trailer brake controller and includes a trailer battery feed fuse. This harness and fuse should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center. Four - wire ...
Page 276: Section 5
5- 5-1 section 5 problems on the road here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 hazard warning flashers 5 - 3 other warning devices 5 - 3 jump starting 5 - 9 towing your vehicle 5 - 9 engine overheating 5 - 12 cooling system 5 - 19 engine fan noise 5 - 19 if a...
Page 277: Hazard Warning Flashers
5-2 hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. But they won’t flash if you’re braking. The hazard warning flasher button is located at the top of the steering col...
Page 278: Other Warning Devices
5-3 other warning devices if you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump starting if your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. B...
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5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid th...
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5-5 caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the acdelco r battery installed in every new gm vehi...
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5-6 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicl...
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5-7 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( - ) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the ...
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5-8 jumper cable removal a. Heavy, unpainted metal engine part or remote negative ( - ) terminal. B. Good battery or remote positive (+) and negative ( - ) terminals. C. Dead battery or remote positive (+) terminal. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect t...
Page 284: Towing Your Vehicle
5-9 towing your vehicle consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See “roadside assistance” in the index. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “recreational vehic...
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5-10 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. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no...
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5-11 notice: if your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See “overheated engine protection operating mode” in the index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. I...
Page 287: Cooling System
5-12 cooling system when you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: a. Coolant surge tank b. Coolant surge tank pressure cap c. Engine fan if the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level ...
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5-13 caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if 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 be...
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5-14 how to add coolant to the coolant surge tank if you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at or above the full cold mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex - cool r coolant at the ...
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5-15 caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your ...
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5-16 notice: in cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. Caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t...
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5-17 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the full cold mark..
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5-18 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the prope...
Page 294: Engine Fan Noise
5-19 engine fan noise your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces f...
Page 295: Changing A Flat Tire
5-20 changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Caution: changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly ...
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5-21 removing the spare tire and tools the jack and wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side seat. To remove the jack and wheel blocks, do the following: rear seat (passenger side) jack cover 1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one - quarter turn counterclockw...
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5-22 to remove the tools, do the following: 1. Open the top door on the passenger’s side top - box storage unit. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it if it is locked. See “top - box” in the index for more information on the top - box storage unit. Top - box storage unit (passenger side) 2. Remove ...
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5-23 follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. Your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (j). To unlock it, open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (h) and the two jack handle extensions (i) as shown. 3. Inse...
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5-24 5. The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable toward you to assist in reaching the spare tire. 6. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer (d) at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening. 7. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. Us...
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5-25 1. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions (as needed). Attach the jack handle to the jack. 2. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head to the lifting point..
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5-26 to remove the center cap, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out. Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Don’t remov...
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5-27 jack positions (overall view) these locations are the general area of jack placement. See text and art following for the exact jack placement. 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 u...
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5-28 2. Position the jack under the vehicle. Front position d front tire flat: position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame sections overlap. D rear tire flat: for a rear flat, use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle. Rear position turn the wheel wrench clockwise to rais...
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5-29 3. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 4. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off a...
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5-30 5. After mounting the spare, put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel nuts until the wheel is held against the hub. Front position 6. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to low...
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5-31 caution: incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new gm original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon...
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5-32 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. Store the tire under the rear of th...
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5-33 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed upward. 2. Tilt the retainer (d) downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 3. Attach the wheel wrench (h) and extensions (i) together..
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5-34 4. Insert the hoist end (f) through the hole (g) in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 5. Raise the tire partway upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench until the tire i...
Page 310: Spare Tire
5-35 spare tire your vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See “inflation - tire pressure” and “loading your vehicle” in the index for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. F...
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5-36 notice: spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “tire chains” in the index. Rocki...
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5-37 caution: these hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Notice: never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehic...
Page 313: Section 6
6- 6-1 section 6 service and appearance care here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part d...
Page 314: Service
6-2 service your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine gm parts and gm - trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your gm vehicle all gm. Genuine gm parts have one of ...
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6-3 caution: you can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. D be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. D be sure to use ...
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6-4 gasoline specifications it is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the american automobile manufacturers association and endorsed by the canadian vehicle manufacturers’ association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting these spec...
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6-5 additives some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane - enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (mmt); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains mmt. General motors does not recommend the use of such gas...
Page 318: Filling Your Tank
6-6 filling your tank caution: gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The fuel cap is located on the driver’s side of yo...
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6-7 caution: if you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “...
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6-8 filling a portable fuel container caution: never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: d d...
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6-9 hood release to open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release, located near the center of the grill. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hoo...
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6-10 engine compartment overview when you open the hood on the vortec 6000 h.O. V8 engine you will see the following:.
Page 323: Engine Oil
6-11 a. Engine air cleaner/filter b. Coolant surge tank c. Air filter restriction indicator d. Engine oil fill cap e. Engine oil dipstick f. Automatic transmission dipstick g. Fan h. Remote negative ( - ) terminal (gnd) i. Remote positive (+) terminal j. Power steering fluid reservoir (out of view) ...
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6-12 checking engine oil it’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick has a loop handle and is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of...
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6-13 when to add engine oil if the oil is at or below the add mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see “capacities and specifications” in the index. Notice: don’t add t...
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6-14 what kind of engine oil to use oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the american petroleum institute (api). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you change y...
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6-15 as in the chart shown previously, sae 5w - 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use sae 10w - 30 if it’s going to be 0 _f ( - 18 _c) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as sae 20w - 50. Notice: use only eng...
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6-16 how to reset the change engine oil message the gm oil life system t calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil ...
Page 329: Engine Air Cleaner/filter
6-17 engine air cleaner/filter the engine air cleaner/filter assembly has an air filter restriction indicator that lets you know when the engine air cleaner/filter is dirty and needs to be serviced. The air filter restriction indicator is located on the air filter assembly cover. See “engine compart...
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6-18 1. To remove the engine air cleaner/filter, loosen the screws on the cover. 2. Lift the cover upward and remove the engine air cleaner/filter out of the air cleaner housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 3. Clean the filter sealing surface and the housing. 4. Inst...
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6-19 passenger compartment air filter the filter is located under the instrument panel below the glove compartment. To replace the passenger compartment air filter do the following: 1. Remove the bolts on the access panel and set the panel aside. Because this operation can be a little difficult, you...
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6-20 how to check because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: too much or too little fluid can da...
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6-21 checking the fluid level prepare your vehicle as follows: d park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. D with the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in park (p). D with your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about thre...
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6-22 the handle is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side. See “engine compartment overview” in the index for further information on location. 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the ...
Page 335: Rear Axle
6-23 rear axle when to check lubricant refer to the maintenance schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See “scheduled maintenance services” in the index. How to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. The proper level is from 5/8 inch to...
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6-24 how to check lubricant automatic transfer case (a) fill plug (b) drain plug to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of...
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6-25 how to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler ...
Page 338: Engine Coolant
6-26 engine coolant the cooling system in your vehicle is filled with dex - cool r engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only dex - cool r extended life coolant. The following explains your coo...
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6-27 what to use use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half dex - cool r coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or s...
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6-28 checking coolant the coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See “engine compartment overview” in the index for more information on location. Caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam...
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6-29 adding coolant if you need more coolant, add the proper dex - cool r 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 ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. D...
Page 342: Power Steering Fluid
6-30 power steering fluid when to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. See “e...
Page 343: Windshield Washer Fluid
6-31 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. See...
Page 344: Brakes
6-32 brakes brake fluid your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot - 3 brake fluid. See “engine compartment overview” in the index 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 go...
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6-33 caution: if you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See “checking brake fluid” in this sect...
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6-34 what to add when you do need brake fluid, use only dot - 3 brake fluid. Refer to “recommended fluids and lubricants” in the index. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dir...
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6-35 brake wear your vehicle has four - wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pus...
Page 348: Battery
6-36 replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality gm brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking ...
Page 349: Bulb Replacement
6-37 bulb replacement for any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. See “replacement bulbs” in the index for the proper types of bulbs to use. Halogen bulbs caution: halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or oth...
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6-38 1. Open the hood of the vehicle. 2. Pry up the eight fastener plugs on the radiator cover and pull the fasteners out. 3. Lift off the radiator cover. 4. Remove the bolt on the grille located near the hood latch assembly..
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6-39 5. Pull the top left and right corners of the grill out so the clips release. Then pull the grill out and up. 6. Remove the horizontal pin from the headlamp assembly by lifting the end of the pin upward until it unsnaps and then pulling it toward the center of the vehicle..
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6-40 7. Remove the vertical pin from the headlamp assembly by turning the end of the pin away from you until it unsnaps and then pulling it upward. 8. Remove the headlamp assembly by lifting it up and then pulling it out and away from the front of the vehicle. 9. Disconnect the electrical connector ...
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6-41 16. Reconnect the electrical connector to the lower corner of the headlamp assembly. 17. Place the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle, being sure to align the lower locator tab with the pocket on the vehicle (see arrow). Push the headlamp assembly straight in and then down into position. 1...
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6-42 if your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you (for vertical aim). If you believe your headlamps need t...
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6-43 the headlamp aiming devices are under the hood near the headlamps. If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (left/right) adjustment, follow the horizontal aiming procedure. If you believe your headlamps need only vertical (up/down) adjustment, follow only the vertical aiming procedure. Adj...
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6-44 headlamp vertical aiming notice: horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim. Adjusting the vertical aim first will result in an incorrect headlamp aim. 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low beam lamps. 2. Measure the distance from the ground to th...
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6-45 3. At the wall or other flat surface, measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from step 2 and draw or tape a horizontal line the width of the vehicle. 4. Turn on the low - beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed. This sho...
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6-46 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (v) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut - off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp. Front turn signal, sidemarker and daytime run...
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6-47 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described previously. 2. Remove the rubber, circular - shaped bulb cap for the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly. 3. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly. (there is no lock for t...
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6-48 1. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 2. Remove the lamp assembly. 3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 4. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillam...
Page 361: Windshield Wiper Blade
6-49 windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See “wiper blade check” in the index for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see “n...
Page 362: Tires
6-50 tires your new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your cadillac warranty booklet for details. Caution: poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. D over...
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6-51 inflation -- tire pressure the certification/tire label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). No...
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6-52 tire inspection and rotation tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “when it’s time for new tires” and “wheel replace...
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6-53 when it’s time for new tires one way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: d you can see the indicator...
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6-54 buying new tires to find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the certification/tire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a tire performance criteria specification (tpc spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same t...
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6-55 uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following information relates to the system developed by the united states national highway t...
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6-56 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 t...
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6-57 each new wheel should have the same load - carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new gm original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to h...
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6-58 tire chains caution: don’t use tire chains. There’s 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...
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6-59 don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: d alcohol d laundry soap d bleach d reducing agents cleaning the inside of your vehicle use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted su...
Page 372: Care of Safety Belts
6-60 cleaning leather use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. D for stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. D never use oils, varnishes, solvent ...
Page 373: Cleaning Glass Surfaces
6-61 cleaning glass surfaces glass should be cleaned often. Gm glass cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See “appearance care and materials” in the index. Notice: don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause s...
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6-62 washing your vehicle the best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle wel...
Page 375: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
6-63 exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting exterior bright metal parts bright metal parts...
Page 376: Sheet Metal Damage
6-64 sheet metal damage if your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti - corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion pr...
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6-65 gm vehicle care/appearance materials.
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6-66 vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The vin also appears on the vehicle certificat...
Page 379: Electrical System
6-67 electrical system add-on electrical equipment notice: don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other c...
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6-68 instrument panel fuse block the fuse block access door is on the driver’s side end of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor which is mounted to the fuse block access door. To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor,...
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6-69 name usage ign 0 prnd321 display, odometer, vcm/pcm cruise cruise control, instrument cluster 4wd not used turn exterior lamps, turn signals, hazard lamps rr wiper rear window wiper ws wpr windshield wipers seo ign special equipment option, ignition l body retained accessory power relay illum i...
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6-70 center instrument panel utility block the center instrument panel utility block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. Relay name usage seo special equipment option trailer trailer brake wiring upf upfitter spare 2 not used spare 3 not used htd st heated...
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6-71 underhood fuse block the underhood fuse/relay block is located near the battery in the engine compartment. See “engine compartment overview” in the index for more information on its location. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. You will see fuses to the top right of the fuse/rela...
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6-73 name usage stud #1 accessory power/trailer wiring feed/load leveling abs anti - lock brakes ign a ignition switch air a.I.R. System rap #1 retained accessory power, power mirrors, power door locks, power seat(s) ign b ignition switch rap #2 retained accessory power/rear power windows, sunroof, ...
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6-74 name usage atc automatic transfer case rr defog rear window defogger, heated mirrors (relay) rtd autoride t (real time damping) rr prk right rear parking lamps ecm b vcm/pcm f/pmp fuel pump (relay) o2 a oxygen sensors o2 b oxygen sensors lr prk left rear parking lamps rr defog rear window defog...
Page 387: Replacement Bulbs
6-75 name usage lt turn left turn signals fr prk front parking lamps, sidemarker lamps w/w pmp windshield washer pump horn horn (relay) ign c ignition switch, fuel pump, prnd321 display, crank rdo amp radio amplifier haz lp exterior lamps, hazard lamps exp lps not used horn horn ctsy lp interior lam...
Page 388: Air Conditioning Refrigerant
6-76 capacities and specifications please refer to “recommended fluids and lubricants” in the index for more information. All capacities are approximate. Engine vortec 6000 h.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type v8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi...
Page 389: Normal Maintenance
6-77 normal maintenance replacement parts replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you ha...
Page 390: Section 7
7- 7-1 section 7 maintenance schedule this section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 introduction 7 - 4 part a: scheduled maintenance services 7 - 5 scheduled maintenance 7 -...
Page 391: Introduction
7-2 have you purchased the gm protection plan? The plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your warranty and owner assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Introduction your vehicle and the environment proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working con...
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7-3 how this section is organized this maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “part a: scheduled maintenance services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let y...
Page 393: Part A: Scheduled
7-4 part a: scheduled maintenance services using your maintenance schedule we at general motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all...
Page 394: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 7-5 the services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,00...
Page 395: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 7-6 engine oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance change engine oil and filter as indicated by the gm oil life system t (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil...
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Scheduled maintenance 7-7.
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Scheduled maintenance 7-8.
Page 398: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 7-9 7,500 miles (12 500 km) j check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. J rotate tires. See “tire inspection and rotation” in the index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (see footn...
Page 399: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 7-10 30,000 miles (50 000 km) j replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. J check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for...
Page 400: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 7-11 45,000 miles (75 000 km) j replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. J check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for...
Page 401: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 7-12 52,500 miles (87 500 km) j check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. J rotate tires. See “tire inspection and rotation” in the index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (see foo...
Page 402: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 7-13 67,500 miles (112 500 km) j check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. J rotate tires. See “tire inspection and rotation” in the index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (see fo...
Page 403: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 7-14 90,000 miles (150 000 km) j replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. J check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals fo...
Page 404: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 7-15 j change automatic transmission fluid and if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – in heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _f (32_c) or higher. – in hilly or mountainous terrain. – when doing frequent trailer...
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7-16 part b: owner checks and services listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any f...
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7-17 at least twice a year restraint system check make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system...
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7-18 weatherstrip lubrication silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See “recommended fluids and lubricants” in the index. A...
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7-19 starter switch check caution: when you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. S...
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7-20 ignition transmission lock check while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to lock in each shift lever position. D the key should turn to lock only when the shift lever is in park (p). D the key should come out only in lock. Parking brake and automatic transmiss...
Page 410: Part C: Periodic
7-21 part c: periodic maintenance inspections listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessar...
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7-22 fuel system inspection inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine cooling system inspection inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and a...
Page 412: Part D: Recommended Fluids
7-23 part d: recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil engine oil with the american petroleum institute certified for gasoline engines starburst symbol of the prope...
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7-24 usage fluid/lubricant front and rear axle sae 75w - 90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. 12378261) or equivalent meeting gm specification 9986115. Transfer case dexron r - iii automatic transmission fluid. Front axle propshaft spline spline lubricant, special lubricant (gm part no. 12345879...
Page 414: Part E: Maintenance Record
7-25 part e: maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “owner checks and services” or “periodic maintenance” can be added on the ...
Page 415: Maintenance Record
7-26 maintenance record date odometer reading serviced by maintenance performed.
Page 416: Section 8
8- 8-1 section 8 customer assistance information here you will find out how to contact cadillac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 customer satisfaction procedure 8 - 3 customer assistance for text teleph...
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8-2 customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best int...
Page 418: Customer Assistance For Text
8-3 when contacting cadillac, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow step one first if you have a concern. Step three -- both general motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with you...
Page 419: Customer Assistance Offices
8-4 customer assistance offices cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a u.S. Customer wishes to write to cadillac, the letter should be addressed to cadillac’s customer assistance center. United states cadillac customer assistance center cadillac motor car div...
Page 420: With Disabilities
8-5 gm mobility program for persons with disabilities this program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also prov...
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8-6 cadillac owner privileges t roadside service provides several cadillac owner privileges t at “no charge,” throughout your 2002 cadillac warranty period -- 48 months/ 50,000 miles (80 000 km). Emergency road service is performed on site for the following situations: d towing service d battery jum...
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8-7 reaching roadside service dial the toll - free roadside service number: 1 - 800 - 882 - 1112. An experienced roadside service advisor will assist you and request the following information: d a description of the problem d name, home address, home telephone number d location of your cadillac and ...
Page 423: Courtesy Transportation
8-8 courtesy transportation cadillac has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The courtesy transportation...
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8-9 public transportation or fuel reimbursement if your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relat...
Page 425: Warranty Information
8-10 canadian vehicles: for warranty repairs during the complete vehicle coverage period of the general motors of canada new vehicle limited warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the courtesy transportation program. Please consult your dealer for details. General motors reserve...
Page 426: The Canadian Government
8-11 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify transport canada, in addition to notifying general motors of canada limited. You may write to: transport canada 330 sparks street tower...
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8-12 service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Retail sell price: $120.00 transmission, transaxle, transfer case unit repair manual this manu...