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Cadillac ESCALADE EXT 2004 Maintenance Manual

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Summary of ESCALADE EXT 2004

  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 rear seats ............................................... 1-6 safety belts .............................................. 1-8 child restraints ...................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, 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 after t...

  • Page 3: Caution:

    Safety warnings and symbols you will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word caution to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. { caution: these mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we ...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle damage warnings also, in this book you will find these notices: notice: these mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. Bu...

  • Page 5

    These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle: v.

  • Page 6: Notes

    ✍ notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    Front seats ......................................................1-2 power seats ..................................................1-2 power lumbar ...............................................1-3 heated seats .................................................1-3 reclining seatbacks .................

  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard edge of the front seats. Horizontal control: this control adjusts the seat cushion. • raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control. Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raisin...

  • Page 9: Power Lumbar

    Power lumbar you can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback. To increase support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease support, press and hold the rear of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Yo...

  • Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks

    The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature. The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher temperature. You will be able to feel heat in about two minutes. To heat only the seatback, press the vertical butt...

  • Page 11: Caution:

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

  • Page 12: Rear Seats

    The front head restraints can also be tilted forward in addition to being slid up or down. To tilt either of the front head restraints do the following: pull the head restraint toward you until you hear a click. Then let go. The head restraint will stay in this position unless you pull it forward mo...

  • Page 13: Caution:

    3. 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. 4. Repeat the procedure for the other side. To return the seats to the normal position, pull the seatback up and fold the seat cushion d...

  • Page 14: Safety Belts

    Safety belts safety belts: they are 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. { caution: don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re...

  • Page 15

    In most states and in all 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 w...

  • Page 16

    Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10

  • Page 17

    The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Or the instrument panel... 1-11.

  • Page 18: Safety Belts

    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. Questions and answers about safety belts q: won’t i be trapped in the vehicle aft...

  • Page 19

    Q: if my vehicle has air bags, why should i have to wear safety belts? A: air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts – not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has requir...

  • Page 20: Driver Position

    How to wear safety belts properly this part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see older children on page 1-28 or i...

  • Page 21

    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 under t...

  • Page 22: Caution:

    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 your...

  • Page 23: Caution:

    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 in...

  • Page 24: Caution:

    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, and...

  • Page 25: Caution:

    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 and...

  • Page 26: Caution:

    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 it...

  • Page 27

    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 everyone, ...

  • Page 28: Rear Seat Passengers

    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 learn how...

  • Page 29

    Lap-shoulder belt all rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it...

  • Page 30: Caution:

    The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious ...

  • Page 31: Children And Small Adults

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear safety belt comfort guides for children and small adults rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, ...

  • Page 32

    2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-26.

  • Page 33: Safety Belt Extender

    4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in rear seat passengers on page 1-22 . Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide onto the sto...

  • Page 34: Child Restraints

    Child restraints 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 in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt to get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: what is the proper way to wear safe...

  • Page 35: Caution:

    { 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 belt, bu...

  • Page 36: Caution:

    { 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. That cou...

  • Page 37: Caution:

    Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. { caution: people should nev...

  • Page 38: Caution:

    { 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 system nor...

  • Page 39: Caution:

    For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufactu...

  • Page 40: Child Restraint Systems

    Child restraint systems 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 infant seat (b) pr...

  • Page 41

    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 seats have a sho...

  • Page 42

    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 purchased b...

  • Page 43: Caution:

    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 recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-f...

  • Page 44: Top Strap

    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 being anch...

  • Page 45: Caution:

    { caution: each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens. To help prevent injury to people and d...

  • Page 46

    Do not use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position, because there is no place to anchor the top strap. Lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) your vehicle has the latch system. You will find anchors (a) in the center and right side passenger s...

  • Page 47: Caution:

    In order to use the latch system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the latch system has a visible metal anchorage point in the seat where the seatback meets the...

  • Page 48: For The Latch System

    Securing a child restraint designed for the latch system 1. Find the latch anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach and tighten the latch attachments on the child restra...

  • Page 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. 1-43.

  • Page 50: Right Front Seat Position

    5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you are 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 restr...

  • Page 51: Caution:

    A label on your sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the air bag deploys. { caution: a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag infl...

  • Page 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. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-46.

  • Page 53

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

  • Page 54: Air Bag Systems

    Air bag systems this part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has four air bags – a frontal air bag for the driver, another frontal air bag for the right front passenger, a side impact air bag for the driver, and another side impact air bag for the right front passenge...

  • Page 55: Caution:

    { caution: both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and...

  • Page 56: Where Are The Air Bags?

    Where are the air bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passernger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-50

  • Page 57

    The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-51.

  • Page 58: Caution:

    { 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 path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t a...

  • Page 59

    Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” the threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in f...

  • Page 60: Inflates?

    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 protec...

  • Page 61

    Caution: (continued) breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing probl...

  • Page 62: Passenger Sensing System

    Passenger sensing system if your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to start or run. The words on and off or the symbol for on and off, will be v...

  • Page 63: Caution:

    Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the air bag deploys. { caution: a child in a rear-facing child restra...

  • Page 64

    If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possi...

  • Page 65: Caution:

    { caution: if the air bag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may n...

  • Page 66: Vehicle

    Servicing your air bag-equipped vehicle air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There air bag system parts in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about serv...

  • Page 67: Restraint System Check

    Q: because i have a disability, i have to get my vehicle modified. How can i find out whether this will affect my advanced air bag system? A: changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the driver’s seat), or the inside rear...

  • Page 68: After A Crash

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

  • Page 69: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 remote keyless entry system .........................2-4 remote keyless entry system operation ...........2-5 doors and locks .............................................2-8 door locks .............................................

  • Page 70: Section 2

    Mirrors ...........................................................2-43 automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® , compass and temperature display ....................................................2-43 outside power mirrors ...................................2-45 outside convex mirror ........

  • Page 71: Keys

    Keys { caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3.

  • Page 72

    Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition, door locks, tailgate and side storage boxes. If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining replacements. In an emergency contact cadillac roadside service ® . See roadside service on page 7-5 for more informa...

  • Page 73: Operation

    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 your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: • check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand cl...

  • Page 74

    L (panic): when this button is pressed, the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressing the button again, or by waiting for 30 seconds, or by starting the vehicle. Matching transmitter(s) to your vehicle each remote keyless entr...

  • Page 75

    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 cr2032 or equivalent battery, positive (+) side up. 3. Align the covers and snap them...

  • Page 76: Doors And Locks

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

  • Page 77: Power Door Locks

    Power door locks the power door lock switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s armrests. Q (lock): remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors. If the delayed locking feature is on, the doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door is clos...

  • Page 78: Locks

    Programmable automatic door locks your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s power door locks. You can program this feature through the driver information center (dic), or by the following method. Programmable locking feature the follow...

  • Page 79

    Programmable unlocking feature the following is the list of available programming options: mode 1: driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is shifted into park (p). Mode 2: all doors unlock when the transmission is shifted into park (p). This is the mode that is pre-programmed in the factory for...

  • Page 80: Rear Door Security Locks

    Rear door security locks with this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. This feature is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the locks, do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Move the lever forward to engage the rear...

  • Page 81: Lockout Protection

    Lockout protection this feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock. Midgate { c...

  • Page 82

    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. Glass lo...

  • Page 83: Caution:

    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 the...

  • Page 84

    3. While holding the rear glass in place, press the glass-catch release button (c) 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 grab ...

  • Page 85

    5. Load the rear glass in the storage pocket in the midgate, guiding the lower edge of the rear glass 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), located at ...

  • Page 86

    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 stored pr...

  • Page 87

    4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame. 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...

  • Page 88

    6. Push the rear glass flat against the window frame and push each latch lever up until it locks. You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly. Lowering the midgate with the rear glass in place the midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab...

  • Page 89

    2. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the midgate securely so it does not fall forward. Turn the midgate handle clockwise and pull the midgate toward you. 3. Lower the midgate until it is flat. Rear glass in normal position 2-21.

  • Page 90

    Lowering the midgate with the rear glass in the storage pocket this procedure works the same as the procedure described previously (with the rear glass installed), but when you lower the midgate with the rear glass in the stored position, you will notice that the entire crossbar (the bar with the re...

  • Page 91: Tailgate

    Raising the midgate to return the midgate to its normal position, raise the midgate up with a firm swinging motion (this will help to ensure that the midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches) until it latches into place securely. If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put i...

  • Page 92

    Tailgate removal the tailgate can be removed to allow for different loading situations. Although the tailgate can be removed without assistance, you may want someone to assist you with the removal to avoid possible damage to the vehicle. To remove the tailgate, do the following: 1. Hold the tailgate...

  • Page 93: Windows

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

  • Page 94: Power Windows

    Power windows the controls for the power windows are located on the armrest on each of the side doors. The switches operate the windows when the ignition is in run, accessory or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See “retained accessory power” under ignition positions on page 2-30 . The ...

  • Page 95: Sun Visors

    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. Theft-deterrent systems vehicle theft is big business, ...

  • Page 96

    If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes, and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power. You can choose different feedback options for t...

  • Page 97: Passlock

    Passlock ® your vehicle is equipped with the passlock ® theft-deterrent system. Passlock ® is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock ® enables fuel 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 with, the fuel syst...

  • Page 98: Ignition Positions

    Ignition positions with your key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions. A (lock): this position locks your ignition and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to lock. Notice: if your key seems s...

  • Page 99: Starting Your Engine

    Starting your engine move your shift lever to park (p) or neutral (n). Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use neutral (n) only. Notice: do not try to shift to park (p) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage ...

  • Page 100: Engine Coolant Heater

    Adjustable throttle and brake pedal if your vehicle has this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, but can move closer to you for better pedal reach. T...

  • Page 101: Caution:

    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 cord i...

  • Page 102: Caution:

    Automatic transmission operation your vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. There are several different positions for your shift lever. Park (p): this position locks your drive wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because ...

  • Page 103

    Notice: shifting out of park (p) or neutral (n) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. Drive (d): this position is for normal driving. If you nee...

  • Page 104: All-Wheel Drive

    Tow/haul mode selector button your vehicle is equipped with a tow/haul mode. The button for this feature is located on the end of the column shift lever. You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. See “tow/haul mode” under towing a trailer on page 4-55 for more informati...

  • Page 105: Parking Brake

    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. A chime will activate and the warning light will flash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at lea...

  • Page 106: Shifting Into Park (P)

    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 your v...

  • Page 107: Caution:

    • 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 your...

  • Page 108: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Torque lock if you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your vehicle 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 prevent torque...

  • Page 109: Caution:

    Parking over things that burn { caution: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust { caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you ...

  • Page 110: Are Parked

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

  • Page 111: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® , compass and temperature display your vehicle may have this feature. When on, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes a dual display in th...

  • Page 112

    Automatic dimming mirror operation the automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not, pre...

  • Page 113: Outside Power Mirrors

    Compass calibration the compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: • after approximately five seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (n for north, for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a mag...

  • Page 114: Outside Convex Mirror

    Power folding mirrors to fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch, located above the mirror control, to the middle position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the right or left side of the mirror control to fold or unfold the mirrors. You may notice the mirror glass adjust as the...

  • Page 115: Outside Heated Mirrors

    Outside heated mirrors your vehicle may have this feature. This button is located on the climate control panel. Press this button to warm the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow and condensation. If your vehicle has a rear window defogger, it will...

  • Page 116: Onstar

    Onstar ® system onstar ® uses global positioning system (gps) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. A complete onstar ® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of ...

  • Page 117

    Luxury and leisure plan • all directions and connections plan services • personal concierge onstar ® personal calling with onstar ® personal calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nation...

  • Page 118: Homelink

    Homelink ® transmitter homelink ® a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional homelink ® information ...

  • Page 119

    Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future homelink ® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed homelink ® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “erasing homelink ® buttons” or, for assistance, contact ...

  • Page 120

    6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “learn” or “smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. The name and color of the button m...

  • Page 121

    Using homelink ® press and hold the appropriate homelink ® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing homelink ® buttons to erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside but...

  • Page 122: Storage Areas

    Storage areas glove box to open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull the door downward. Cupholder(s) your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the front and rear passengers. The cupholders are located in the center console for the front passengers and on the rear of the center console f...

  • Page 123: Rear Storage Area

    Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see loading your vehicle on page 4-47 . To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re leaving, check now and then to make sure the luggage and cargo are still securely fastened. ...

  • Page 124: Cargo Cover Panels

    Cargo cover panels { caution: improperly stored cargo cover panels could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove a panel, always store it in the proper storage location. When you put it back, always be sure that is securely rea...

  • Page 125

    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 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 panels as needed for...

  • Page 126

    5. Remove cargo panel 1, but notice that there are four latches to release (two left-side 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 system. Cargo panel storage system the thre...

  • Page 127

    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. Always use the storage bag to store the cargo panels during driving. Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that the latches are in the loc...

  • Page 128

    2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing away from you. 3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with latches down and facing toward you 2-60

  • Page 129

    4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing toward you. 5. Zip the bag shut. 6. Tighten both straps on the bag by pulling on the free end of the straps. 2-61.

  • Page 130

    7. Close both top and bottom lever locks at the center of the bag to secure tightly. 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 side of the cargo area...

  • Page 131

    Push the panel forward until it is snug against the midgate and then let the back of the panel down being sure that the pegs align with the receivers. 3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the latches (remember that there are two latches on each side for panel 1). You should hear a click w...

  • Page 132

    4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up. 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 peg...

  • Page 133

    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 pegs align with the receivers. 7. Push the latches away from you, starting with the left latch, to lock the panel in place. You should hear a click when each latch locks correc...

  • Page 134: All-Weather Cargo Area

    Cargo tie downs there are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that you can use to strap cargo in. The tie downs are also used to secure the cargo cover panel storage bag. For more information see “cargo cover panels” earlier in this section. All-weather cargo area your vehicle has the ability to ...

  • Page 135

    A. Top drain grates b. Removable front drain grate (midgate drain grate) c. Side rail channels and catch cups d. Front drains e. Water drainage area (around both sides of the cargo box and tailgate side) f. Rear drains g. Cargo floor h. Cargo mat (central area of mat is intended to be dry) maintenan...

  • Page 136

    Top drain grates – removal and cleaning the top drain grates are located near the rear glass on both sides of the vehicle. You may need to clean the grates and drains if there seems to be blockage. To remove each drain grate, do the following: 1. Remove the cargo panels. See cargo cover panels on pa...

  • Page 137

    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 the c...

  • Page 138

    Midgate drain grate removal and cleaning the midgate drain grate is located near the base of the midgate in the cargo area. 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. But first you will h...

  • Page 139: Top-Box Storage

    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 through the c...

  • Page 140: Sunroof

    Sunroof your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition needs to be on or rap needs to be active. See “retained accessory power” under ignition positions on page 2-30 . Press and release the rear side of the button located in the front overhead ...

  • Page 141: Vehicle Personalization

    Vehicle personalization memory seat if your vehicle has this feature, then the controls for the memory function are located on the driver’s door. These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seat, throttle and brake pedals, both the driver’s and passenger’s outside m...

  • Page 142

    The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions can also be recalled when placing the key in the ignition if programmed to do so through the driver information center (dic). See dic operation and displays on page 3-49 . To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press o...

  • Page 143: Section 3

    Instrument panel overview ...............................3-4 hazard warning flashers ................................3-6 other warning devices ...................................3-6 horn .............................................................3-7 tilt wheel ........................................

  • Page 144: Section 3

    Driver information center (dic) .......................3-49 dic operation and displays ...........................3-49 dic warnings and messages .........................3-60 audio system(s) .............................................3-67 setting the time .............................................

  • Page 145: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 146: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 147

    The main components of your instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-32 . B. Exterior lamps control. See exterior lamps on page 3-15 . C. Turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3-7 . D. Onstar ® and radio steering wheel...

  • Page 148: Hazard Warning Flashers

    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 column....

  • Page 149: Horn

    Horn to sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. 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 dri...

  • Page 150

    Turn 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 automatically. To sign...

  • Page 151

    Turn signal on chime if your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the message turn signal on will also appear in the dic. To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp high/l...

  • Page 152: Caution:

    Windshield wipers you control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. 8 (mist): for a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longe...

  • Page 153: Caution:

    Cruise control 9 (off): this position turns the system off. R (on): this position activates the system. + (resume/accelerate): push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. T (set): press this button to set the speed. With cruise control, you can m...

  • Page 154: Caution:

    Setting cruise control { caution: if you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cr...

  • Page 155

    Increasing speed while using cruise control there are two ways to go to a higher speed: • use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. If the accelerator p...

  • Page 156

    Using cruise control on hills how well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower ...

  • Page 157: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior lamps the control on the driver’s side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: 9 (off): turn the knob to this position and release it to turn off all exterior lamps including the drls. To turn any lamps back on when in the off mode...

  • Page 158

    Automatic headlamp system when it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch is in auto, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker lamps and the instrument panel lights....

  • Page 159

    Lamps on reminder if a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off or auto and then back on. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ig...

  • Page 160

    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 while the headlamps or...

  • Page 161: Interior Lamps

    Interior lamps instrument panel brightness the thumbwheel for this feature is located next to the exterior lamps control. D (instrument panel lights): turn the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. Thi...

  • Page 162: Ultrasonic Rear Parking

    Reading lamps if your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want. Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. To turn on or off, press the button located next to the lamp. Th...

  • Page 163: Caution:

    The urpa display is located inside the vehicle, near the rear window. It has three color-coded lights used to provide distance and system information to the driver. Urpa can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located near the climate control system and radio. You will not see...

  • Page 164

    How the system works unless disabled, the urpa will turn on automatically when the shift lever is moved into reverse (r). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you know that the system is working. If your vehicle is moving in reve...

  • Page 165: Accessory Power Outlets

    Accessory power outlets with accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or cb radio. Your vehicle is equipped with many accessory power outlets. One outlet is located in the center console. Press the button on the side of the console door to a...

  • Page 166: Analog Clock

    Analog clock to adjust the clock, do the following: 1. Locate the adjustment button to the lower left corner of the clock. 2. Push and hold the adjustment button to spin the clock hands. Release the button before you get to the desired time. 3. Push and release the button to increase the time by one...

  • Page 167

    Driver’s side temperature knob the driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver’s side. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air will always flow through the system as the vehicle i...

  • Page 168

    Automatic operation auto (automatic): when automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press the auto button. When auto is selected, the display will change to ...

  • Page 169

    9 (off): press this button to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed to the floor. This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button. The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature knob. Press the up or down a...

  • Page 170

    @ (recirculation): press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on the recirculation button will glow. This is helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather. Press this button agai...

  • Page 171

    Display if you press the mode button to select an air delivery mode, the display will change to show you the selected air delivery mode. After ten seconds, the display will change to show the driver temperature setting and the selected mode. If you press the up or down arrows on the fan switch, the ...

  • Page 172

    ^ (air conditioning off): on some vehicles, when you turn the air conditioning off, this symbol will appear on the display. If your vehicle does not have this symbol, the snowflake symbol will turn off to let you know the air conditioning is off. When air conditioning is selected or in auto mode, th...

  • Page 173

    Defogging and defrosting you can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the front defrost button to defrost the front windshield. - (defog): use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture...

  • Page 174: Outlet Adjustment

    Outlet adjustment your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down. Use the thumbwheel next to or underneath the outlet to close the louvers. For th...

  • Page 175: Warning Lights, Gages And

    Warning lights, gages and indicators 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 repa...

  • Page 176: Instrument Panel Cluster

    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 version shown, canada ...

  • Page 177: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. You can set a personal trip and business trip odometer. See “trip information” under dic operation...

  • Page 178: Air Bag Readiness Light

    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 bag m...

  • Page 179: Caution:

    When the ignition key is turned to run or start, the passenger air bag status indicator will light on and off, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either on or off, or either the on or off symbol to le...

  • Page 180: Caution:

    If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. { caution: if the off indicator and the air bag readiness light ever come on together, it means tha...

  • Page 181: Voltmeter Gage

    Voltmeter gage 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 normal operating range...

  • Page 182: Caution:

    This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to run. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push....

  • Page 183: Light

    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 doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, ...

  • Page 184: Traction Off Light

    Traction off light if you have the stabilitrak ® system, this light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition to run. If the light doesn’t come on then, the system may require service; have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if the system is turned off. For more information on the trac...

  • Page 185

    Transmission temperature gage 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°f (130°c), the dic will displa...

  • Page 186: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction indicator lamp check engine light your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called obd ii (on-board diagnostics-second generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels ...

  • Page 187

    If the light is flashing the following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • reducing vehicle speed. • avoiding hard accelerations. • avoiding steep uphill grades. • if you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashi...

  • Page 188: Oil Pressure Gage

    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 to know...

  • Page 189: Caution:

    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 dic warnings and messages on page 3-60 . { caution: do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can becom...

  • Page 190: Fuel Gage

    Fuel gage 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 fuel gage. None of these i...

  • Page 191

    Driver information center (dic) the dic display is located on the instrument panel cluster above the steering wheel. The dic can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy and personalization features. Vehicles without the dic buttons will not have all the features as the regular di...

  • Page 192

    Trip information button press the trip information button to scroll through the odometer, personal trip on/off, business trip on/off, hourmeter, annual log and timer. If the personal trip and/or the business trip are set to on, you will also be able to scroll through more messages. See “personal tri...

  • Page 193

    To reset the personal or business trip information, do the following: press and hold the select button for two seconds while in one of the personal or business trip modes. This will reset all of the information for the personal or business trip. You can also reset the personal: xx mi, or business: x...

  • Page 194

    Fuel information button use the fuel information button to scroll through the range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy and the gm oil life system. Fuel range press the fuel information button until range appears to display the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It’s based o...

  • Page 195

    Personalization button you can program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. Press the personalization button to scroll through the following personalization features. All of the personalization options may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be ...

  • Page 196

    Automatic locking press the personalization button until automatic locking appears in the display. To select your personalization for automatic locking, press the select button while automatic locking is displayed on the dic. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: lock...

  • Page 197

    Delayed locking if your dic does not have this feature, you can still program the delayed locking feature. See delayed locking on page 2-9 for more information. When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate is open, the delayed locking ...

  • Page 198

    Perimeter lighting press the personalization button until perimeter lighting appears in the display. To select your personalization for perimeter lighting, press the select button while perimeter lighting is displayed on the dic. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: ...

  • Page 199

    Remote unlock feedback press the personalization button until remote unlock feedback appears in the display. To select your personalization for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter, press the select button while remote unlock feedback is ...

  • Page 200

    Curb view assist press the personalization button until curb view assist appears in the display. To select your personalization for curb view assist, press the select button while curb view assist is displayed on the dic. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: curb vie...

  • Page 201

    Display units (eng/met) press the personalization button until display units appears in the display. To select english or metric, press the select button while display units is displayed on the dic. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: • units: english • units: metri...

  • Page 202: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Dic warnings and messages warning messages are displayed on the dic to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. If there is more than one message that needs to be displayed they will appear one after anoth...

  • Page 203

    Engine coolant hot if the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message will appear in the dic. Stop the vehicle and let the engine idle in park (p) to allow the coolant to reach a safe temperature. This message will clear when the coolant temperature drops to a safe operating temperature. Press...

  • Page 204

    Service brake system if a problem occurs with the brake system, this message will appear on the dic. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the dic display. If the message is still displayed, or appears again when ...

  • Page 205

    Tighten fuel cap if the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly this message may appear along with the check engine light on the instrument panel. See malfunction indicator lamp on page 3-44 . Reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See filling your tank on page 5-6 . The ...

  • Page 206

    Trans hot idle engine if the transmission fluid gets hot, this message will appear on the dic along with a continuous chime. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message will cle...

  • Page 207

    Passenger door ajar if the passenger’s door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on t...

  • Page 208

    Stability sys active you may see the stability sys active message on the dic. 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. Stabilitrak ® activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is just sta...

  • Page 209: Audio System(S)

    Check tire pressure if a low tire pressure is detected in any of the vehicle’s tires, this message will appear on the dic. Press the select button to clear it from the dic display. It will appear at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure. See tires on page...

  • Page 210: Setting The Time

    Setting the time press and hold the hr button until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the mn button until the correct minute appears on the display. The time may be set with the ignition on or off. To synchronize the time with an fm station broadcasting radio data system (rds) ...

  • Page 211

    This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While...

  • Page 212

    Displ (display): press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off. For rds, press the displ knob to change what appears on the display while using rds. The display options are station name, rds station freq...

  • Page 213

    Setting preset stations the six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six fm1, six fm2, and six am, or six xm1 and six xm2 (48 contiguous us states, if equipped), by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press band to select ...

  • Page 214

    Rear: this setting gives the rear seat passengers the best sound quality. Spacious: this setting makes the listening space seem larger. The radio can save separate auto eq settings for each preset and source. Adjusting the speakers (balance/fade) audio: to adjust the balance between the right and th...

  • Page 215

    Scan: you can scan the stations within a pty by performing the following: 1. Turn the p-type knob to activate program type select mode. Type and a pty will appear on the display. 2. Turn the p-type knob to select a pty. 3. Once the desired pty is displayed, press either scan arrow, and the radio wil...

  • Page 216

    Info (information): if the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every...

  • Page 217

    Xm™ radio messages radio display message condition action required xl (explicit language channels) xl on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-xmxm (9696). Updat...

  • Page 218

    Xm™ radio messages (cont’d) radio display message condition action required no info category name not available no category information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. No info no text/informational message available no text or informational messages are av...

  • Page 219

    Playing a cassette tape your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition is on, but the radio ...

  • Page 220

    4 fwd (forward): press this pushbutton to advance the tape rapidly. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances. The station frequency and fwd will appear on the display. You may select stations during forward operation by using tune and seek. ...

  • Page 221

    Clean: if this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See care of your cassette tape player on page 3-100 . If any error occurs repeatedly or if an ...

  • Page 222

    1 prev (previous): press this pushbutton to go to the current track if it has been playing for more than eight seconds. Track and the track number will appear on the display. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the cd. 2 next: pres...

  • Page 223

    Band: press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or cd is playing. The inactive tape or cd will remain safely inside the radio for future listening tape disc: press this button to play a cassette tape or cd when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or cd will remain safely in...

  • Page 224: Navigation/radio System

    Listening to a dvd if your vehicle has the rear seat entertainment (rse) system and a dvd is playing, the dvd symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the dvd is available and can be listened to through your vehicle’s speakers. To listen to the dvd, press the tape disc button until rs...

  • Page 225

    Rear seat entertainment system your vehicle may have the optional digital versatile disc (dvd) rear seat entertainment (rse) system. The rse system includes a dvd player, a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control. Before you drive the rse system is for rear seat p...

  • Page 226

    Dvd player buttons o (power): press this button to turn the rse system on or off. The power indicator light will illuminate when the power is on. X (eject): press this button to eject a dvd or a cd. Srce (source): press this button to toggle between the dvd player and an auxiliary source. C (stop): ...

  • Page 227

    Playing a disc to play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot. The dvd player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start, if the vehicle ignition is in run, accessory, or when rap is active. If a disc is already in the player, press th...

  • Page 228

    No disc: this message will be displayed if any of the buttons on the dvd faceplate or remote control are pressed and no disc is present in the dvd player. Parental control button: this button is located behind the video screen. Press this button while a dvd or cd is playing to freeze the video and m...

  • Page 229

    Remote control buttons o (power): press this button to turn the dvd player on or off. V (title): press this button to return the dvd to the main menu of the dvd. N , q , p , o (menu navigation arrows): use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. Z (set-up menu): press this button to adjust the...

  • Page 230

    \ : press this button, within 3 seconds after inputting a numeric selection to clear all numeric inputs. Press this button before inputting the number. } 10: press the button, to select chapter, title, and track numbers greater than 9. Press this button before inputting the number. P (illumination):...

  • Page 231

    Battery replacement to change the batteries, do the following: 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control. 2. Replace the two aa batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartme...

  • Page 232

    Battery replacement to change the batteries, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece. 2. Replace the two aaa batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of ...

  • Page 233

    How to change the video format when in the auxiliary mode the auxiliary input video format is preset to ntsc. In some countries, the video format may be in pal system. To change the video format, perform the following: 1. Press the display menu button. 2. Press the down arrow button to highlight the...

  • Page 234

    The rse system may be selected as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the rse system power is on. Refer to rear seat audio (rsa) on page 3-94 for more information. Problem recommended action no power. The ignition might not be in on or accessory. Check to make sure the parental control ...

  • Page 235

    Problem recommended action after stopping the player, i push play but sometimes the dvd starts where i left off and sometimes at the beginning. If the stop button was pressed one time, the dvd player will resume playing where the dvd was stopped. If the stop button was pressed two times the dvd play...

  • Page 236: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    Rear seat audio (rsa) this feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the audio sources: radio, cds, or dvds, depending on your vehicles options. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to. For example, rear s...

  • Page 237: Cd Changer

    Src (source): press this button to select an audio source: radio, cds, or dvds, depending on your vehicles options. X seek w : while listening to fm1, fm2, or am, press the up or the down arrow to tune to the next or to the previous station and stay there. If the front radio is in use, you cannot se...

  • Page 238

    To load a cd, perform the following steps: 1. Press the load button. Available positions will blink amber. 2. Select a position by pressing the desired numbered button with the amber blinking light. If a button is not pressed within five seconds, the changer will go to the lowest available position....

  • Page 239

    Cd functions all of the cd changer functions are performed by the radio, except for loading and ejecting. 1 prev (previous): press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current track has been playing for mor...

  • Page 240: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Cd changer errors chk cd (check): if this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: • it is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the cd should play. • you are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the cd should play. • the cd is ...

  • Page 241: Dvd Distortion

    Audio steering wheel controls you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. G (onstar/voice recognition): if your vehicle has onstar ® , you can press this button to interact with the onstar ® system. See the onstar ® manual provided with your vehicle for more inf...

  • Page 242: Radio Reception

    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. Fm stereo fm stereo w...

  • Page 243: Care Of Your Cd Changer

    When cleaning the cassette tape player with the recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut tape detection feature on your radio may recognize it as a broken tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the follo...

  • Page 244: Cleaning The Video Screen

    Care of your cd and dvd player the use of cd lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the cd optics with lubricants internal to the cd mechanism. Cleaning the video screen pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen....

  • Page 245: Section 4

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle ..........4-2 defensive driving ...........................................4-2 drunken driving .............................................4-2 control of a vehicle ........................................4-5 braking .............................................

  • Page 246: Your Vehicle

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle 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: they are for everyone on page 1-8 . Defensive driving really means “be ready ...

  • Page 247

    Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every u.S. State to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. The...

  • Page 248

    There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher bac level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law...

  • Page 249: Caution:

    { caution: drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who ha...

  • Page 250: Braking

    Braking braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that is only an average. It migh...

  • Page 251

    Anti-lock brake system your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. Abs is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this...

  • Page 252

    The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and c...

  • Page 253: Road Sensing Suspension

    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/dive and...

  • Page 254

    The stability sys active message will appear on the driver information center (dic) only when the system is both on and activated. You may also feel or hear the system working; this is normal. For more information on the stability messages, see driver information center (dic) on page 3-49 . Stabilit...

  • Page 255

    In this state, engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly. For more information on the traction active message, see driver information center (dic) on page 3-49 . Notice: if the traction off l...

  • Page 256: Steering

    Steering power steering if you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering tips driving on curves it is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents men...

  • Page 257

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

  • Page 258: Off-Road Recovery

    Off-road recovery you may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are 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, stee...

  • Page 259

    • do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep ...

  • Page 260: Loss Of Control

    Loss of control let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantl...

  • Page 261: Vehicle Off Paved Roads

    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 all-wheel drive — help make it much better suited for off-road use than a conventional passenger car. Its highe...

  • Page 262: Caution:

    Loading your vehicle for off-road driving there are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • the heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. • be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on th...

  • Page 263

    Environmental concerns off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: • always use established trails, roads and areas ...

  • Page 264: Caution:

    Getting familiar with off-road driving it is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different driving skills. Here is what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes, for ...

  • Page 265

    Surface obstacles: unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some things to consider: • is the path ah...

  • Page 266: Caution:

    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 not do. There are some hills that simply can not be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. { caution: many...

  • Page 267: Caution:

    Driving uphill once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. • use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. • get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Do not use more power than you need, because you do not want your wheels ...

  • Page 268

    Q: what should i do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and i can not 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 is what you should do: • push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rollin...

  • Page 269: Caution:

    Q: suppose, after stalling, i try to back down the hill and decide i just can not do it. What should i do? A: set the parking brake, put your transmission in park (p) and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would...

  • Page 270

    Q: are there some things i should not do when driving down a hill? A: yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. • when driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that is not too steep to drive down ...

  • Page 271: Caution:

    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: • a hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive acro...

  • Page 272: Caution:

    Stalling on an incline if your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in its path. If you have ...

  • Page 273: Caution:

    Driving in mud, sand, snow or ice when you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels will not get good traction. You can not accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking distances. It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud — the deeper the mud, the lower th...

  • Page 274: Caution:

    Driving in water 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 is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, do not try it — you probably will not get through. Also, water that deep can...

  • Page 275: Driving At Night

    Driving at night night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • drive defensively. • do not drink and drive. • adjust your inside rear...

  • Page 276

    You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. ...

  • Page 277: Caution:

    The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and ke...

  • Page 278: Caution:

    Hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning does not h...

  • Page 279: City Driving

    City driving one of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will 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: • know the best way to get to where you are going....

  • Page 280: Freeway Driving

    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 speed m...

  • Page 281

    Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before leaving on a long trip make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you ar...

  • Page 282: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway hypnosis is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, t...

  • Page 283: Caution:

    • keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gea...

  • Page 284: Winter Driving

    Winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: • have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • 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 shovel,...

  • Page 285

    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 will have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. Wh...

  • Page 286

    If you are 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 your pa...

  • Page 287: Caution:

    { 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 not 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 a...

  • Page 288: Or Snow

    If you are stuck: in sand, mud, ice or snow in order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution. { caution: if you let your ...

  • Page 289: Caution:

    Using the recovery hooks your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. { caution: these hooks, when used, are under a lot of for...

  • Page 290: Towing

    Towing towing your vehicle consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See roadside service on page 7-5 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see recreational vehicle ...

  • Page 291: Loading Your Vehicle

    All-wheel drive vehicles all-wheel drive vehicles are not designed to be towed with any of the wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, see towing your vehicle on page 4-46 . Notice: towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels...

  • Page 292

    Tire and loading information label a. Vehicle capacity weight the tire and loading information label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch. Vehicles without a center pillar will have the tire and loading information label attached to the driver’s door edge. This label lists ...

  • Page 293

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

  • Page 294

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

  • Page 295

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

  • Page 296: Caution:

    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 to sp...

  • Page 297: Caution:

    { caution: things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. • never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the top...

  • Page 298: Trailer Recommendations

    Automatic level control the automatic level control rear suspension comes as a part of the road sensing suspension. See road sensing suspension on page 4-9 for more information. This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as well as better handling...

  • Page 299: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer { caution: if you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if yo...

  • Page 300

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

  • Page 301

    Press the button at the end of the shift lever to enable/disable the tow/haul mode. A light on the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that tow/haul mode has been selected. The vehicle will automatically turn off tow/haul every time it is started. Operating the vehicle in tow/haul when ligh...

  • Page 302

    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 have on...

  • Page 303

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

  • Page 304

    Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle. After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then t...

  • Page 305

    If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving. You should always ...

  • Page 306

    Following distance stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing you’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, becau...

  • Page 307: Caution:

    Driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You can tow in drive (d). You may want to shift the transmission to third (3) ...

  • Page 308

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

  • Page 309

    The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • yellow: left stop/turn signal • dark green: right stop/turn signal • brown: taillamps • white: ground • light green: back-up lamps • red: battery feed • dark blue: trailer brake a jumper harness for an electric trailer brake controlle...

  • Page 310

    Four-wire harness adapter this adapter may be included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way round pin connector to the seven-wire harness on your vehicle. Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (see arrow). The flip...

  • Page 311: Section 5

    Service ............................................................5-3 doing your own service work .........................5-3 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle ......................................................5-4 fuel ...............................................................

  • Page 312: Section 5

    Tires ..............................................................5-63 inflation - tire pressure .................................5-71 tire pressure monitor system .........................5-72 tire inspection and rotation ...........................5-74 when it is time for new tires ................

  • Page 313: Service

    Service your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your gm vehicle all gm. Genuine gm parts have one of ...

  • Page 314: Your Vehicle

    Caution: (continued) • be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “english” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle things you might add to the...

  • Page 315: Gasoline Specifications

    Gasoline specifications it is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the world-wide fuel charter which is available from the alliance of automobile manufacturers at www.Autoalliance.Org. Gasoline meeting these ...

  • Page 316: Filling Your Tank

    General motors recommends that you buy gasolines that are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformu...

  • Page 317: Caution:

    Caution: (continued) keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle — this is against the law in some places. Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door...

  • Page 318: Caution:

    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: • dis...

  • Page 319: Hood Release

    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. 5-9.

  • Page 320

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood on the vortec™ 6000 h.O. V8 engine you will see the following: 5-10

  • Page 321: Engine Oil

    A. Engine air cleaner/filter. See engine air cleaner/filter on page 5-16 . B. Coolant surge tank. See cooling system on page 5-28 and coolant surge tank pressure cap on page 5-25 . C. Air filter restriction indicator (if equipped). See engine air cleaner/filter on page 5-16 . D. Engine oil fill. See...

  • Page 322

    Checking engine oil it is 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 handle is a yellow loop. See engine compartment overview on page 5-10 for the location of...

  • Page 323

    What kind of engine oil to use look for two things: • gm6094m your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting gm standard gm6094m. You should look for and use only an oil that meets gm standard gm6094m. 5-13.

  • Page 324

    • sae 5w-30 as shown in the viscosity chart, sae 5w-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°f (–18°c) or above and sae 5w-30 is not available, you may use sae 10w-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as sae ...

  • Page 325

    When to change engine oil (gm oil life system) your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indic...

  • Page 326: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    What to do with used oil used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags...

  • Page 327

    How to inspect vehicles with an air filter restriction indicator locate the air filter restriction indicator on the engine air cleaner/filter cover. When the indicator turns black or is in the red/orange “change” zone, replace the filter and reset the indicator. See the steps following to replace th...

  • Page 328: Caution:

    3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4. Clean the engine air cleaner/filter sealing surfaces and the housing. 5. Install the new engine air cleaner/filter. 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. 7. Reset the ai...

  • Page 329

    Automatic transmission fluid when to check and change a good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: • in heavy city...

  • Page 330

    To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°f to 200°f (82°c to 93°c). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°f (10°c). If it’s colder than 50°f (10°c), drive the vehicle in third (3) until th...

  • Page 331

    3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cold area, below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in the hot area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading. 4. If the fluid leve...

  • Page 332: Engine Coolant

    Engine coolant the cooling system in your vehicle is filled with dex-cool ® 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 ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling syst...

  • Page 333: Caution:

    What to use use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half dex-cool ® 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 some other...

  • Page 334: Caution:

    Checking coolant the coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 5-10 for more information on location. { caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and ...

  • Page 335: Caution:

    Adding coolant if you need more coolant, add the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture at the surge tank , but only when the engine is cool. { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do no...

  • Page 336: Engine Overheating

    Engine overheating you will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See engine coolant temperature gage on page 3-42 . In addition, you will find an engine coolant hot, engine overheated and a reduced engine power message in the dic on the instrument panel. See dr...

  • Page 337

    Caution: (continued) everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overhea...

  • Page 338: Cooling System

    If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s still no sign of steam, push down the ac...

  • Page 339: Caution:

    The coolant level should be at or above the full cold mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. { caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not...

  • Page 340: Caution:

    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 ® coolant at the coolant...

  • Page 341: Caution:

    { 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 eng...

  • Page 342

    1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, w...

  • Page 343

    3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the full cold mark. 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 th...

  • Page 344: Engine Fan Noise

    5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 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 spinnin...

  • Page 345: Power Steering Fluid

    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 engine ...

  • Page 346: Windshield Washer Fluid

    How to check power steering fluid turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, locate the cap with this symbol. See engine compartment overview on page 5-10 for more information on location. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a...

  • Page 347

    Adding washer fluid your vehicle has a low washer fluid message that comes on when the washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle. When the low washer fluid message is displayed, you will need to add washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid re...

  • Page 348: Brakes

    Brakes brake fluid your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot-3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 5-10 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down t...

  • Page 349: Caution:

    Checking brake fluid you can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above min. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is...

  • Page 350: Caution:

    Notice: • using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. • if you spi...

  • Page 351: Battery

    Brake pedal travel see your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake adjustment every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. Replacing brake system parts the brakin...

  • Page 352: Caution:

    Vehicle storage if you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. { caution: batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not...

  • Page 353

    Notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative gro...

  • Page 354: Caution:

    The remote negative ( − ) terminal is located on the engine accessory drive bracket and is marked gnd. See engine compartment overview on page 5-10 for more information on location. { caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some h...

  • Page 355: Caution:

    5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive terminal (+) if the ve...

  • Page 356

    8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Your vehicle’s remote negative ( − ) terminal is marked gnd. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the...

  • Page 357

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

  • Page 358: All-Wheel Drive

    All-wheel drive transfer case it is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on...

  • Page 359: Rear Axle

    Rear axle when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on...

  • Page 360: Front Axle

    Front axle when to check and change lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle...

  • Page 361: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp aiming your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0” (zero) marks on thei...

  • Page 362: Headlamp Horizontal Aiming

    The headlamp aiming devices are under the hood near the headlamps. If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (h) (left/right) adjustment, follow the horizontal aiming procedure. If you believe your headlamps need only vertical (v) (up/down) adjustment, follow only the vertical aiming procedure. ...

  • Page 363: Headlamp Vertical Aiming

    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 the aim...

  • Page 364

    Notice: do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 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...

  • Page 365: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb replacement see replacement bulbs on page 5-62 for the proper type of bulbs to use. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. High intensity discharge (hid) lighting { caution: the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high v...

  • Page 366: Headlamps

    Headlamps a. Low-beam headlamp (hid) b. Daytime running lamp c. Sidemarker lamp d. High-beam headlamp e. Front parking and turn signal lamp 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. 5-56.

  • Page 367

    4. Pull the top left or right corner of the grill out so the clips release. This will give you the needed clearance for removing the headlamp assembly. 5. 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 ...

  • Page 368

    6. 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. 7. Remove the headlamp assembly by lifting it up and then pulling it out and away from the front of the vehicle. 8. Disconnect the electrical connector from ...

  • Page 369

    11. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb. 12. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb, using care not to touch the bulb with your hands, fingers or anything damp or oily. 13. Place the connector with the new bulb into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tigh...

  • Page 370: Daytime Running Lamps

    Front turn signal, sidemarker and daytime running lamps a. Low-beam headlamp (hid) b. Daytime running lamp c. Sidemarker lamp d. High-beam headlamp e. Front turn signal lamp 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described previously. 2. Remove the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap for the affected bulb ...

  • Page 371: Center High-Mounted

    Center high-mounted stoplamp (chmsl) it is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit by your dealer. Taillamps a. Stop lamp/tail lamp b. Turn signal lamp/tail lamp c. Back-up lamp 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 3. Remove the lamp assembly. 4. Press...

  • Page 372: Replacement Bulbs

    6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp housing and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks. 7. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws. Replacement bulbs exterior lamp bulb number low-beam headlamps (hid) * high-beam headlamps 900...

  • Page 373: Tires

    To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield. 2. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver’s side of the vehicle. 3. Install a new blade by reversing steps 1 and 2. Ti...

  • Page 374

    Tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical p-metric and a lt-metric tire sidewall. P-metric tire 5-64.

  • Page 375

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

  • Page 376

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

  • Page 377

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

  • Page 378

    (a) light truck (lt-metric) tire: the united states version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “lt” as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the u. S. Tire and rim association. (b) tire width: the three-digit number indicates the ti...

  • Page 379

    Bead: the tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias ply tire: a pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold inflation pressure: the amount of air pressure in a tire, measure...

  • Page 380

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

  • Page 381: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation - tire pressure the tire and loading information label, 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). See loading your vehicle on page 4-47 , for the locati...

  • Page 382

    Tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor (tpm) system uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. If your vehicle has this feature, sensors are mounted on each tire and wheel assembly, except the spare tire. The tpm sensors transmit tire pressure readings to a recei...

  • Page 383

    Tpm sensor identification codes each tpm sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or more of the tpm sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. Each tire/wheel position is matched to a sensor, by i...

  • Page 384

    6. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) front tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. 7. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. 8. Proceed to the left (driver’s side) rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. 9. After hearing the confirming h...

  • Page 385: Caution:

    Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. See changing a flat tire on page 5-83 . The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The ...

  • Page 386: Buying New Tires

    When it is 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. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. You need a new tire if any of the...

  • Page 387: Caution:

    When ever you replace your tires with those not having a tpc spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. If you replace your vehicle’s tires with those not having a tpc spec number, the tire press...

  • Page 388

    Uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following information relates to the system developed by the united states national highway traffi...

  • Page 389

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

  • Page 390: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel replacement replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any...

  • Page 391: Caution:

    Used replacement wheels { caution: putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new gm original equipment wheel. Tire chains { caution: don’t use tire ...

  • Page 392: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a tire goes flat it’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: if a f...

  • Page 393: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. { caution: changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be b...

  • Page 394

    Removing the spare tire and tools the jack and wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat. To remove the jack and wheel blocks, do the following: 1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the jack cover off. A. W...

  • Page 395

    2. Release the jack (e) from the mounting bracket (g) by turning the knob (b) on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head (f) from the mounting bracket. 3. Remove the wheel blocks (a) attached to the jack (e) by turning the wing nut (c) counterclockwise. Place the wheel blocks where needed a...

  • Page 396

    A. Spare tire (valve stem pointed down) b. Hoist assembly c. Hoist cable d. Tire retainer e. Hoist shaft f. Hoist end of extension tool g. Hoist shaft access hole h. Wheel wrench i. Jack handle extensions j. Hoist lock (if equipped) follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. If your vehic...

  • Page 397

    3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (f) of the extension through the hole (g) in the rear bumper. Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft (e). The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire. 4. Turn the wheel wrench (h) counterclockwise to lower the ...

  • Page 398

    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. Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and ra...

  • Page 399

    1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out. 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Don’t remove the wheel nuts yet. 5-89.

  • Page 400: Caution:

    These locations front (a) and rear (b) 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 under a vehi...

  • Page 401

    Front tire flat: if the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (c) and only one jack handle extension (d). Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack handle to the jack. Position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the ...

  • Page 402: Caution:

    4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 5. 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 and ...

  • Page 403: Caution:

    6. 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. 7. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lowe...

  • Page 404: Caution:

    Notice: improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See “capacities and specifications” in the index for the wheel nut torque specification...

  • Page 405

    A. Spare tire (valve stem pointed down) b. Hoist assembly c. Hoist cable d. Tire retainer e. Hoist shaft f. Hoist end of extension tool g. Hoist shaft access hole h. Wheel wrench i. Jack handle extensions j. Hoist lock (if equipped) 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the v...

  • Page 406

    3. Attach the wheel wrench (h) and extensions (i) together. 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 vehi...

  • Page 407

    7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped). To store the jack and tools, do the following: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it ba...

  • Page 408: Caution:

    Secondary latch system your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down. See “s...

  • Page 409

    3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with step 5 of “removing the spare tire and tools” earlier in this section. 5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approxim...

  • Page 410

    8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 9. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts...

  • Page 411: Caution:

    11. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. { caution: someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack complete...

  • Page 412: Spare Tire

    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 on page 5-71 and loading your vehicle on page 4-47 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicl...

  • Page 413

    Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • alcohol • laundry soap • bleach • 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 surfac...

  • Page 414

    Cleaning the top of the instrument panel use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning i...

  • Page 415: Care Of Safety Belts

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

  • Page 416

    Cleaning exterior lamps/lenses use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “washing your vehicle.” finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from th...

  • Page 417

    Cleaning the windshield and wiper blades if the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The wi...

  • Page 418: Sheet Metal Damage

    Cleaning tires to clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle. Sheet metal ...

  • Page 419

    Vehicle care/appearance materials see your gm dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Vehicle care/appearance materials description usage polishing cloth wax-treated interior and exterior polishing cloth. Tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Chrome cl...

  • Page 420: Vehicle Identification

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

  • Page 421: Electrical System

    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 componen...

  • Page 422

    Instrument panel fuse block the fuse block access door is on the driver’s side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out. You may ha...

  • Page 423

    Fuses usage 4wd four-wheel drive system htr a/c climate control system lock power door lock relay (lock function) hvac 1 inside rearview mirror, climate control system l door driver’s door harness connection cruise cruise control unlock power door lock relay (unlock function) rr fog lp rear fog lamp...

  • Page 424

    Center instrument panel fuse block the center instrument panel utility block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. Device usage seo special equipment option trailer trailer brake wiring upfit upfitter (not used) sl ride ride control harness connection hdlr 2...

  • Page 425

    Underhood fuse block the underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out. See engine compartment...

  • Page 426

    5-116.

  • Page 427

    *1 — gasoline engine and fuel injection rail #2. *2 — gasoline engine and fuel injection rail #1. *3 — gasoline engine; oxygen sensors. *4 — gasoline engine; oxygen sensors. *5 — pcm ignition fuses usage glow plug not used cust feed accessory power stud #1 auxiliary power mbec mid bussed electrical ...

  • Page 428

    Fuses usage seo b2 off-road lamps 4ws vent solenoid canister/quadrasteer module power rr hvac rear climate control aux pwr auxiliary power outlet - console ign 1 ignition relay pcm 1 powertrain control module etc/ecm electronic throttle control, electronic brake controller inj 1 ignition coil, fuel ...

  • Page 429

    Fuses usage lh hid left hand high intensity discharge lamps drl daytime running lamps ipc/dic instrument panel cluster/driver information center hvac/ecas climate control controller cig ltr cigarette lighter hi hdlp-rt high beam headlamp-right hdlp-low headlamp low beam relay a/c comp air conditioni...

  • Page 430

    Capacities and specifications please refer to recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-13 . All capacities are approximate. Engine specifications engine vin code spark plug gap vortec™ 6000 h.O. V8 n 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) capacities and specifications application capacities english metric coolin...

  • Page 431: Section 6

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

  • Page 432: Maintenance Schedule

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

  • Page 433: Caution:

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

  • Page 434: Scheduled Maintenance

    If you want to get service information, see service publications ordering information on page 7-11 . Owner checks and services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids a...

  • Page 435

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See engine oil on page 5-11 . An emission control service. • • lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). • • inspect engin...

  • Page 436

    Additional required services the following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( i or ii ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional required services service 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 1...

  • Page 437

    Additional required services (cont’d) service 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) inspect evaporative control system. An emission control service. See footnotes † and (g). • • • replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An em...

  • Page 438: Maintenance Footnotes

    Maintenance footnotes † the u.S. Environmental protection agency or the california air resources board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, ...

  • Page 439: Owner Checks And Services

    (g) inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly (if equipped). Replace as needed. (h) change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions...

  • Page 440: At Least Once A Month

    Engine coolant level check check the engine coolant level and add dex-cool ® coolant mixture if necessary. See engine coolant on page 5-22 for further details. Windshield washer fluid level check check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necess...

  • Page 441: Caution:

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

  • Page 442: Caution:

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

  • Page 443: Recommended Fluids And

    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 which meets gm standard gm6094m and displays the american petroleum institute certified for gasoline engines st...

  • Page 444

    Usage fluid/lubricant transfer case dexron ® -iii automatic transmission fluid. Front axle propshaft spline spline lubricant, special lubricant (gm part no. U.S. 12345879, in canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of gm 9985830. Hood hinges multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no....

  • Page 445

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part no. Acdelco ® part no. Oil filter 25010633 pf44 engine air cleaner/filter 25313349 a1518c spark plugs 12571164 41-985 fuel filter 25121792 gf6...

  • Page 446: Maintenance Record

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

  • Page 447

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-17.

  • Page 448

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-18.

  • Page 449: Section 7

    Customer assistance and information ...............7-2 customer satisfaction procedure ......................7-2 online owner center ......................................7-3 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users ................................7-4 customer assistance offices .............

  • Page 450: Customer Assistance And

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

  • Page 451: Online Owner Center

    Step three: both general motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, you should file with the bbb auto line program to enforce any a...

  • Page 452: Telephone (Tty) Users

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

  • Page 453: With Disabilities

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

  • Page 454

    Cadillac owner privileges™ roadside service provides several cadillac owner privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout your cadillac warranty period – 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km). Emergency road service is performed on site for the following situations: • towing service • battery jump starting • ...

  • Page 455: Courtesy Transportation

    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 pro...

  • Page 456: Data Records

    Courtesy rental vehicle your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $40 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires tha...

  • Page 457

    Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash or near crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders (edr). In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such as the airbag...

  • Page 458: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 459: Information

    Service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Retail sell price: $120.00 transmission, transaxle, transfer case unit repair manual this manual pr...

  • Page 460

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

  • Page 461

    A accessory power outlets ................................. 3-23 adding washer fluid ....................................... 5-37 additional program information ........................... 7-8 additives, fuel ................................................. 5-5 add-on electrical equipment ............

  • Page 462

    Audio system(s) ............................................. 3-67 audio steering wheel controls ...................... 3-99 care of your cassette tape player ............... 3-100 care of your cd and dvd player ................ 3-102 care of your cd changer ........................... 3-101 care of...

  • Page 463

    Bulb replacement ........................................... 5-55 center high-mounted stoplamp (chmsl) ........ 5-61 front turn signal, sidemarker and daytime running lamps ........................................ 5-60 halogen bulbs ............................................ 5-55 headlamp aiming ....

  • Page 464

    Child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-34 infants and young children ........................... 1-30 lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) .......................... 1-40 older children ............................................. 1-28 sec...

  • Page 465

    Customer assistance information courtesy transportation .................................. 7-7 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users ............................... 7-4 customer assistance offices ........................... 7-4 customer satisfaction procedure ..................... 7-2 ...

  • Page 466

    Driving on grades .......................................... 4-63 driving on off-road hills ................................. 4-22 driving on snow or ice .................................... 4-41 driving through deep standing water ............... 4-34 driving through flowing water ....................

  • Page 467

    F filter engine air cleaner ...................................... 5-16 finding a program type (pty) station (rds and xm™) ......................................... 3-72 finding a station ............................................ 3-70 finish care .....................................................

  • Page 468

    H hazard warning flashers ................................... 3-6 head restraints ............................................... 1-5 headlamp aiming ....................................................... 5-51 horizontal aiming ......................................... 5-52 vertical aiming ...........

  • Page 469

    J jump starting ................................................. 5-42 k keyfob x battery low ............................. 3-65 keyless entry system ....................................... 2-4 keys ............................................................... 2-3 l lamps exterior ...................

  • Page 470

    M maintenance and cleaning ............................... 2-67 maintenance schedule additional required services ........................... 6-6 at each fuel fill ........................................... 6-9 at least once a month ................................ 6-10 at least once a year ..........

  • Page 471

    O odometer ...................................................... 3-35 off-road recovery .......................................... 4-14 oil engine ....................................................... 5-11 pressure gage ............................................ 3-46 oil life reset ...............

  • Page 472

    Power accessory outlets ........................................ 3-23 door locks .................................................. 2-9 electrical system ....................................... 5-111 lumbar controls ........................................... 1-3 seat ..................................

  • Page 473

    Remote control .............................................. 3-86 remote keyless entry system ............................ 2-4 remote keyless entry system operation ............. 2-5 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire .................................................. 5-88 removin...

  • Page 474

    Seats head restraints ............................................ 1-5 heated seats ............................................... 1-3 memory ..................................................... 2-73 power lumbar .............................................. 1-3 power seats .........................

  • Page 475

    Storage areas all-weather cargo area ................................ 2-66 center console storage area ........................ 2-54 cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-54 glove box .................................................. 2-54 luggage carrier ......................

  • Page 476

    Towing recreational vehicle ..................................... 4-46 towing a trailer .......................................... 4-55 your vehicle ............................................... 4-46 traction off light ..................................................... 3-42 road sensing suspens...

  • Page 477

    V vehicle control ........................................................ 4-5 damage warnings ........................................... Iv loading ...................................................... 4-47 symbols ......................................................... Iv vehicle data collecti...

  • Page 478

    When to add engine oil .................................. 5-12 when to change engine oil (gm oil life system) ................................... 5-15 when to check .............................................. 5-71 when to check and change ............................ 5-19 when to check lubricant ...