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Summary of Contents for 1999 Escalade

Page 1: ...formation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions 5 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or over...

Page 2: ...Car Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manua...

Page 3: ...he manual and the page number where you ll find it 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 co...

Page 4: ...something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you rea...

Page 5: ...ymbols have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

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Page 7: ...re Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Driver Position 1 22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 23 Right Front Passenger Positio...

Page 8: ...ob to move the seat to where you want it To raise the seat move the knob up To lower the seat move the knob down To move the seat forward or rearward move the knob toward the front of the vehicle or t...

Page 9: ...the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Heated Front Seats The control for the driver s side heated seat is located on the left side of the seat The control for the right front passeng...

Page 10: ...o adjust the seatback move the lever rearward Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will go to an upright position But don t have a se...

Page 11: ...Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The head restraints til...

Page 12: ...make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat When the seat is folded it will lay flat on the floor To fold the seat use the following procedure 1 Pull up on the strap loop at the rear of th...

Page 13: ...e head restraints 3 Push the seatback rearward all the way 4 Lower the seat cushion until it latches in position 5 After returning the seat to the passenger position return the head restraints to the...

Page 14: ...ment in that seat will operate To turn the heated seats off move the switch to the center For more information on heated front seats see Heated Front Seats in the Index Safety Belts They re for Everyo...

Page 15: ...to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do h...

Page 16: ...yellowblue 1 10 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it...

Page 17: ...yellowblue 1 11 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield...

Page 18: ...trument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety b...

Page 19: ...so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buck...

Page 20: ...position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the se...

Page 21: ...s And you d 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 or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over...

Page 22: ...juster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to mak...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...ION 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 coul...

Page 25: ...ously 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...

Page 26: ...u 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 neck injury Also the belt would appl...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...oor on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously...

Page 29: ...help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the mos...

Page 30: ...e vehicle CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bag...

Page 31: ...G The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag S...

Page 32: ...is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an...

Page 33: ...e of conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tips on off road driving Wha...

Page 34: ...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 door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshie...

Page 35: ...s by turning off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery cables Don t let anyone start the vehicle under any circumstances See your dealer for service Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Veh...

Page 36: ...r bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance...

Page 37: ...late into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start...

Page 38: ...a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d 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 or e...

Page 39: ...up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder p...

Page 40: ...n child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rea...

Page 41: ...e from its storage clip on the side of the seatback 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the...

Page 42: ...lt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges tog...

Page 43: ...ue 1 37 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along...

Page 44: ...veler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in...

Page 45: ...ild small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck i...

Page 46: ...l a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240...

Page 47: ...s When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used...

Page 48: ...estraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in...

Page 49: ...hese forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a...

Page 50: ...o 27 kg or even up to 36 kg and about four to eight years of age A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however...

Page 51: ...ther than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat Here s why...

Page 52: ...es that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored Anchor brackets for the rear outside seat position...

Page 53: ...led for the center rear seat you can ask your dealer to put it in for you This work will be done for you free of charge If you want to install the anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it...

Page 54: ...uckle 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 retrac...

Page 55: ...ions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adu...

Page 56: ...d restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the bel...

Page 57: ...xt Generation frontal air bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat Alt...

Page 58: ...straint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so...

Page 59: ...to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or...

Page 60: ...must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child t...

Page 61: ...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 could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits...

Page 62: ...that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed g...

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Page 65: ...In 2 22 Ignition Positions 2 23 Starting Your Engine 2 25 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 26 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 29 Four Wheel Drive 2 33 Parking Brake 2 34 Shifting Into PARK P 2 3...

Page 66: ...a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move...

Page 67: ...r lose your key your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining a new one Your vehicle also has a key that locks and unlocks the center floor console only Your vehicle also has an emergency key...

Page 68: ...oors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle You can use the key manual door locks power door locks or keyless entry syste...

Page 69: ...tem in the Index On the passenger side of the rear panel door or tailgate there is a power lock switch which can be used to lock or unlock all of the doors On vehicles with panel doors if the power lo...

Page 70: ...ose the door For information on how to set the door locks see Theft Deterrent System and Feature Customization in the Index Keyless Entry System You can lock and unlock your doors tailgate or panel do...

Page 71: ...the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation The driver s door will unlock automaticall...

Page 72: ...rming horn chirp is desired Other options may be selected for this feature see Feature Customization in the Index Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded...

Page 73: ...e Fuse 17 7 Check that all transmitters work by pressing their buttons If the transmitters don t work or if you d rather not match the transmitters yourself see your dealer Battery Replacement Under n...

Page 74: ...ethod used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording...

Page 75: ...way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Tailgate Glass and Tailgate If Equipped If your vehicle has a tailgate you must raise the rear glass before lowering the tailgate Use your key to open the glass fro...

Page 76: ...closing the door close the passenger s side door Make sure both doors are latched securely To lock the rear doors from outside the vehicle put your key in the lock and turn it clockwise If you have p...

Page 77: ...ors except the driver s Theft Deterrent System Your vehicle has a theft deterrent alarm system Once armed the system will sound the horn and flash the parking lamps if the vehicle is tampered with Ope...

Page 78: ...alarm system can be armed to detect break ins by locking your vehicle using the keyless entry or by locking the doors with the power door lock switch Passive arming is also available if you would lik...

Page 79: ...locks will not arm the system Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned off and a door was opened the system will arm six seconds after the doors tailgate or panel doors are closed If a door is...

Page 80: ...Pressing the REAR 2X button will turn the alarm off and disarm the system D Pressing the panic button will turn the alarm off keep the doors locked and keep the system armed If the alarm is sounding...

Page 81: ...n With this feature the power door locks will not lock when the key is in the ignition in OFF and a door is open Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes Mode 1...

Page 82: ...ress UNLOCK Mode 3 Horn and Lamps Your horn will sound briefly and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash every time you push LOCK or UNLOCK Mode 4 Lamps Your headlamps and parking lamps will fla...

Page 83: ...d Keyless Entry Transmitter Power Door Lock Switch Arming The system will arm itself after all doors are closed plus arming per Mode 3 Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 3 To change the...

Page 84: ...The headlamps and parking lamps will flash only when disarming Mode 4 Lamps When your vehicle arms only your headlamps and parking lamps will flash for verification The headlamps and parking lamps wi...

Page 85: ...t working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your d...

Page 86: ...e your key to start your vehicle The key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions ACCESSORY A This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the e...

Page 87: ...tch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Retained Accessory Power Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain features of your vehicl...

Page 88: ...n START If it doesn t start in 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way down for five more seconds unless it starts sooner 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops wait 15...

Page 89: ...o an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three...

Page 90: ...tion to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly...

Page 91: ...ine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your...

Page 92: ...ol your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this...

Page 93: ...ion Read the section that follows before using four wheel drive You should use 2HI for most normal driving conditions NOTICE Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement...

Page 94: ...m will automatically engage four wheel drive Driving in this mode results in lower fuel economy than 2HI 4HI Use 4HI when you need extra traction such as on snowyor icy roadsor inmost off roadsituatio...

Page 95: ...This can be done at any speed Shifting to 4LO To shift to 4LO the vehicle s engine must be running and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL...

Page 96: ...ll come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete 7 Shift the transmission to REVERSE R for one second then shift to AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B for one second 8 Turn the ignition to OFF 9 Plac...

Page 97: ...ated just above the parking brake pedal marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off NOTICE Dri...

Page 98: ...you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the...

Page 99: ...ngerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set With four wheel drive if your transfe...

Page 100: ...ake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before y...

Page 101: ...can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to the OFF ignition position 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shi...

Page 102: ...s coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with t...

Page 103: ...sfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL Always set your parking brake Follow the proper...

Page 104: ...tly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position The power window switch has a lockout feature This feature prevents the passenger windows from operating except from the driver s positio...

Page 105: ...ring wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move...

Page 106: ...If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and a blown fuse see Fuses in the Index Headlamp High Lo...

Page 107: ...due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always c...

Page 108: ...he wiper will continue with three more wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen before the lever was pushed The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer...

Page 109: ...control switch off until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off t...

Page 110: ...6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise contr...

Page 111: ...ps Turn the knob counterclockwise to OFF to turn off your lamps For additional information on headlamp operation see Headlamp Delay in the Index Turn the thumbwheel next to the knob up to adjust instr...

Page 112: ...easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before...

Page 113: ...icator light will illuminate in the switch when the fog lamps are on Remember fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on...

Page 114: ...ator LED display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps are on To turn on the dome lamps with the vehicle doors closed turn the thumbwheel up to the second notch position Exit Lighting...

Page 115: ...ess the button again and return it to the out position With the button in this position the dome lamps will come on when you open the door Reading Lamps Your vehicle has reading lamps Press the button...

Page 116: ...feature See Headlamp Delay in the Index for more information When on an electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark The mirror also...

Page 117: ...the electrochromic mirrors are turned on To turn the mirrors on press and hold the TEMP switch for about 15 seconds The mirrors will darken and remain dark until the button is released To turn the mir...

Page 118: ...ing a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted t...

Page 119: ...tric mirrors off The mirrors can also be folded forward or rearward To fold the mirror push forward or rearward on the mirror head Electrochromic Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors The outside rearview m...

Page 120: ...re changing lanes Storage Compartments Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments designed to store small items Glove Box To open your glove box move the release button toward the passenger s...

Page 121: ...lide it back into the instrument panel Center Floor Console Your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket seats To open it insert the console key into the lock and unlock the console Press...

Page 122: ...please see the Index for that item Rear Armrest Storage Compartment Your vehicle has a center armrest storage compartment in the rear seat Other Storage Compartments Your vehicle includes a number of...

Page 123: ...use the shade 1 Pull the shade handle toward the rear of the vehicle 2 Latch the shade posts into the retaining sockets on the cargo area trim panels To return the shade to the shade holder 1 Pull up...

Page 124: ...lot 6 Push the shade holder toward the passenger s side of the vehicle 7 Place the tab in the driver s side trim panel slot Make sure the tab goes all the way in the slot 8 Lightly pull on the shade h...

Page 125: ...ck now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened Be sure the cargo is properly loaded D If small heavy objects are placed on the roof place the load in the area o...

Page 126: ...ot the ashtray toward you To replace the ashtray place the bottom part of the ashtray on the pivot bar at the bottom of its mounting on the instrument panel Then rotate the ashtray back to its origina...

Page 127: ...these outlets to power mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems One auxiliary power outlet is located at the rear of the center floor console for rear se...

Page 128: ...This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference...

Page 129: ...Using both hands press the hand held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter Continue to press both buttons through Step 4 4 Hold down both buttons until you see the re...

Page 130: ...ve programmed already If the indicator light flashes rapidly for one to two seconds then turns solid the garage door opener has a rolling code system In a rolling code system the garage door motor hea...

Page 131: ...he hand held transmitter to open the garage door If after following these instructions you still have problems training the garage door opener call the manufacturer of the unit at 1 800 355 3515 or Ca...

Page 132: ...yellowblue 2 68 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 133: ...er G Rear Window Wiper Washer Switch If Equipped H Audio System I Comfort Control System J Glove Box K Ashtray L Cupholder M Auxiliary Power Outlets N Compact Disc Player O Electric Tailgate Glass Rel...

Page 134: ...sion shown Canadian similar Your instrument 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 th...

Page 135: ...can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your v...

Page 136: ...an indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the...

Page 137: ...not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixe...

Page 138: ...ow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either war...

Page 139: ...is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when...

Page 140: ...gine Overheating in the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems T...

Page 141: ...ission Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired Th...

Page 142: ...ap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical sy...

Page 143: ...ne indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible CAUT...

Page 144: ...our Cadillac dealer Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light Your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case It has a computer which controls the four wheel drive system This l...

Page 145: ...If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving it could indicate a problem with your vehicle It could be a problem with your oil pressure coolant temperature or some other problem Check you...

Page 146: ...our fuel gage D At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads F Full D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indi...

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Page 149: ...4 Air Conditioning 3 4 Heating 3 5 Ventilation System 3 6 Defogging and Defrosting 3 6 Rear Window Defogger 3 7 Audio Systems 3 7 Setting the Clock 3 8 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 12 CD A...

Page 150: ...other selected outlet positions This is normal operation for the OFF position Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the...

Page 151: ...has rear air conditioning without rear heater The controls are located above the front and rear seats The front and rear overhead controls let you increase and decrease the airflow at the rear vents...

Page 152: ...use A C with the recirculation button pushed in turn off recirculation as soon as the vehicle reaches a comfortable interior temperature With the A C on move the temperature knob to MAX for maximum c...

Page 153: ...st valves Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running unless you have the recirculation button pushed in For more information on the recirculation bu...

Page 154: ...e D The use of hood air deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Defogging and Defrosting On cool humid days use DEFOG to keep the windshield and side...

Page 155: ...the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your Cadillac audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out...

Page 156: ...to turn the rear seat audio display off RECALL Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button When the radio is playing press this button to recall the station frequency SCV Your syst...

Page 157: ...to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons The sound will mute When i...

Page 158: ...Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them 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 sid...

Page 159: ...hile forwarding the tape The tape direction arrow will blink during the forward operation AM FM Press this button to switch from a tape to the radio TAPE AUX Press this button if you have a tape loade...

Page 160: ...eat Audio RSA This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources including AM FM cassette tapes and CDs through the Rear Seat Audio RSA controller However the r...

Page 161: ...ange the frequency SEEK While listening to AM FM press the up arrow to tune to the next higher station and stay there Press the down arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there The sound wi...

Page 162: ...refully into the player approximately halfway The disc will automatically be pulled into the player If the radio is off and the ignition is on when a CD is inserted the radio will turn on and begin pl...

Page 163: ...to the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press the left arrow again to go to previous tracks Press the right arrow to go to the next higher track on the disc RANDOM Press P SCAN to...

Page 164: ...ou can play a compact disc Load the CDs from bottom to top placing the discs in the magazine label side up If you load a disc label side down the disc will not play and an error will occur Repeat this...

Page 165: ...eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection If you hold or press this button more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeki...

Page 166: ...our radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normal...

Page 167: ...w SEC to let you know that your radio is secure The LED indicator by the volume control will begin flashing when the ignition is turned off Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Ent...

Page 168: ...dio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Understanding Radio Recept...

Page 169: ...mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Yo...

Page 170: ...r The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to...

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Page 173: ...g 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Steering 4 11 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 14 Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 27 Driving at Night 4 28 Driving...

Page 174: ...st preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you...

Page 175: ...rink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then dri...

Page 176: ...n some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course a...

Page 177: ...cohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that...

Page 178: ...bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more...

Page 179: ...t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up...

Page 180: ...e wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver cou...

Page 181: ...er steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Speed Sensitive Steering This system varies the amount of steering effort p...

Page 182: ...your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady...

Page 183: ...e is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder...

Page 184: ...lly indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do...

Page 185: ...give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reason...

Page 186: ...ht back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that s why it s very important that you read this guide You ll find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road...

Page 187: ...ires in the Index Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns Cadillac recognizes these concerns and urges eve...

Page 188: ...what we mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sou...

Page 189: ...subjects later D Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface feature...

Page 190: ...oaching a Hill When you approach a hill you need to decide if it s one of those hills that s just too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example th...

Page 191: ...try to maintain your speed Don t use more power than you need because you don t want your wheels to start spinning or sliding D Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists...

Page 192: ...ning you ll need to restart it With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to PARK P and restart the engine Then shift to REVERSE R release the parking brak...

Page 193: ...side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill Do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL when you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear CAUTION Shifting the transfer c...

Page 194: ...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 D When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across...

Page 195: ...ause a downhill slide or a rollover D Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the...

Page 196: ...Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re 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...

Page 197: ...e traction Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelera...

Page 198: ...h away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water See Driving Through Water in the Index for more information on driving t...

Page 199: ...much road ahead D In remote areas watch for animals D If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older thes...

Page 200: ...night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of...

Page 201: ...ven 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 s wise to...

Page 202: ...can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a...

Page 203: ...Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and e...

Page 204: ...merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once y...

Page 205: ...e have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here...

Page 206: ...can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle i...

Page 207: ...ope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would t...

Page 208: ...h and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you...

Page 209: ...Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would...

Page 210: ...to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing...

Page 211: ...only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it ke...

Page 212: ...ent designed for recreational vehicle towing Follow the instructions for the towing equipment Four Wheel Drive Vehicles CAUTION Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll e...

Page 213: ...Drive in the Index for the proper procedure to select the neutral position for your vehicle 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 6 Tu...

Page 214: ...for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximu...

Page 215: ...re it whenever you can D Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to There s also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving...

Page 216: ...of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important...

Page 217: ...passenger are in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximu...

Page 218: ...Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and...

Page 219: ...ghs more than 1 000 lbs 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and...

Page 220: ...a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer An...

Page 221: ...cle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs...

Page 222: ...ine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the ove...

Page 223: ...ave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you D Start your engine D Shift into a gear and D Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive sl...

Page 224: ...yellowblue 4 52 Trailer Wiring Harness Light Duty Wiring Harness Additional Heavy Duty Wiring...

Page 225: ...wire trailer harness and the other connector to the wiring harness on the trailer Be sure that the wiring harness on the trailer is strapped to the trailer s frame and leave it loose enough so that th...

Page 226: ...yellowblue 4 54 NOTES...

Page 227: ...blems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 8 Engine Overheating 5 11 Cooling System 5 18 Engine Fan Noise 5 18 I...

Page 228: ...down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push...

Page 229: ...eps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelco FreedomR battery in...

Page 230: ...e firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL N Be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL 3 Turn off the...

Page 231: ...ains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t...

Page 232: ...e cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery 8 Now connect the black negative cab...

Page 233: ...gine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine...

Page 234: ...g lamp areas of the vehicle With current trends in automotive styles and design it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift equ...

Page 235: ...hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when...

Page 236: ...tioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear...

Page 237: ...B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark If it...

Page 238: ...heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant...

Page 239: ...hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE In cold weather...

Page 240: ...be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pr...

Page 241: ...ure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to...

Page 242: ...mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 5 Put the cap bac...

Page 243: ...he radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace t...

Page 244: ...gages If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But...

Page 245: ...ind a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTR...

Page 246: ...ckwise and take it and the retainer off Take the jack and storage box out and take the tools out of the box Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves secured to the jack You can use them when c...

Page 247: ...2 Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 3 When the tire has been lowered t...

Page 248: ...yellowblue 5 22 Attach the jack handle and jack handle extension if needed to the jack UP Marking DOWN Marking One side of the ratchet has an UP marking The other side has a DOWN marking...

Page 249: ...UP marking on the ratchet facing you rotate the ratchet clockwise That will lift the jack head a little To access the lug nuts place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry off the c...

Page 250: ...nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet 2 If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle put the jack handle extension on the jack handle 3 Position the jack under the vehicle If the flat tire is on the...

Page 251: ...the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before...

Page 252: ...after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth...

Page 253: ...el nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub Front Position Rear Position 8 Lower the vehicle...

Page 254: ...yellowblue 5 28 9 Tighten each wheel nut by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise 10 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise...

Page 255: ...Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper...

Page 256: ...over by simply reversing the removal procedure described earlier Jacking Tool Storage A Wheel Wrench B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box E Jack Handle Extension Jack Storage A Retainer...

Page 257: ...ard and through the wheel opening Make sure that the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the ratchet with the UP mark facing you near the hook at the end of the jack ha...

Page 258: ...hers could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possibl...

Page 259: ...on is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need...

Page 260: ...he vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never use the recovery hoo...

Page 261: ...aner Filter 6 17 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 20 Rear Axle 6 21 Four Wheel Drive 6 23 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 23 Thermostat 6 24 Engine Coolant 6 27 Power Steering Fluid 6 28 Windshield Washer Fluid...

Page 262: ...t to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see...

Page 263: ...recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Associati...

Page 264: ...our service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your e...

Page 265: ...t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the follo...

Page 266: ...can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline While refueling let the cap hang by the tether bel...

Page 267: ...leaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system c...

Page 268: ...a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground D Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be...

Page 269: ...e the vehicle Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located just to the passenger s side of the center of the grill Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sur...

Page 270: ...k C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Air Cleaner Filter E Air Filter Restriction Indicator F Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission Dipstick H Engine Cooling Fan I Engine Oil Fill J Power Steering...

Page 271: ...dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located on the passenger s side of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick...

Page 272: ...l it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be i...

Page 273: ...l with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM GoodwrenchR oil m...

Page 274: ...use the long trip highway maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway cond...

Page 275: ...ks and Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet to determine when to check the indicator If the area inside the clear section of the indicator is green no engine air cleaner filter service is requ...

Page 276: ...lter sealing surface of the duct and the filter housing 4 Install the new filter by pushing it all the way to the stop on the duct 5 Install the duct and the filter into the air cleaner housing Make s...

Page 277: ...easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automa...

Page 278: ...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 co...

Page 279: ...ne compartment on the passenger s side Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it b...

Page 280: ...TICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR III is not covered b...

Page 281: ...r Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Maintenance Schedule booklet How to Check Lub...

Page 282: ...the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differ...

Page 283: ...tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant...

Page 284: ...on up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warning gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use...

Page 285: ...ire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged T...

Page 286: ...mixture at the coolant recovery tank CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant...

Page 287: ...s cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the f...

Page 288: ...s full NOTICE D When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and...

Page 289: ...rk well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid whe...

Page 290: ...er the MAX mark What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule booklet Use new brake fluid from a sealed con...

Page 291: ...itched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firml...

Page 292: ...and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to...

Page 293: ...ful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio sys...

Page 294: ...g counterclockwise 3 Set the parking turn signal assembly to the side 4 Remove the two bolts at the top of the radiator support as shown 5 Pull the headlamp assembly out 6 Turn the bulb counterclockwi...

Page 295: ...embly The parking turn signal assembly must be removed to provide clearance for headlamp removal 2 Pull the parking turn signal assembly toward the side of the vehicle until the tabs are out of the gr...

Page 296: ...lb socket by turning it counterclockwise 2 Remove the connector from the bulb by lifting the tabs on the sides of the connector 3 Insert the new bulb into the connector until the tabs lock into the co...

Page 297: ...de the fender and pull out the lamp assembly You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver when removing the screws 4 Remove the screws from the bulb retainer and take the bulb retainer off of the lamp a...

Page 298: ...tenance Replacement Parts in the Index Here s how to remove the Shephard s Hook type To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly 1 Lift the wiper arm and rotate the blade until it is facing away fr...

Page 299: ...res at the recommended pressure D Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification Tire label wh...

Page 300: ...l if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help...

Page 301: ...Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you ch...

Page 302: ...size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Per...

Page 303: ...ty Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature perfor...

Page 304: ...gned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades a...

Page 305: ...ir replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have t...

Page 306: ...ven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE Don t use tire chains They can damage your vehicle because ther...

Page 307: ...D Lacquer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses the...

Page 308: ...ing new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth D Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt...

Page 309: ...eaker won t be damaged Clean spots with just water and mild soap 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 cras...

Page 310: ...oth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule booklet Cleaning the Outside of...

Page 311: ...other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as...

Page 312: ...er than chrome plated wheels Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tir...

Page 313: ...h they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of t...

Page 314: ...c rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water...

Page 315: ...ls and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement par...

Page 316: ...n some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats...

Page 317: ...me amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Instr...

Page 318: ...er Mirrors 4 Instrument Cluster DRL Relay Lamp Switch Keyless Entry Low Coolant Module Illuminated Entry Module 5 Rear Comfort Controls 6 Cruise Control 7 Auxiliary Power Outlet 8 Crank 9 License Lamp...

Page 319: ...y Fog Lamp Relay 16 Front and Rear Turn Signals Back Up Lamps BTSI Solenoid 17 Radio Ignition 18 4WAL VCM ABS Cruise Control 19 Radio Battery Fuse Circuit Breaker Usage 20 PRNDL Automatic Transmission...

Page 320: ...fuse block You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor The fuse extractor is mounted to the interior fuse block To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your...

Page 321: ...1 Ignition Switch EGR Canister Purge EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid Heated O2 HTD ST RR Heated Rear Seats AUX B Trailer Wiring Name Circuits Protected AUX A SEO Wiring LIGHTING Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Sw...

Page 322: ...HEADLAMPS Low Beam 9006 HB4 55 2 High Beam 9005 HB3 65 2 LAMP OR BULB TRADE NO QTY EXTERIOR Front Marker Lamp 194 2 Front Parking and Turn Lamp 2357NA 4 Rear Parking Lamp 3057 2 Rear Stop and Turn Lam...

Page 323: ...2 Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp 194 1 Ashtray Lamp 194 1 Sunshade Vanity Mirror 74 4 Capacities and Specifications Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule boo...

Page 324: ...oor Cooling System Capacity Approximate After refill the level must be rechecked See Cooling System in the Index ENGINE VIN QTY VORTEC 5700 V8 R 17 5 Quarts 16 5 L Crankcase Capacity Approximate After...

Page 325: ...n are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built or...

Page 326: ...yellowblue 6 66 NOTES...

Page 327: ...Text Telephone TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Service 7 7 Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 7 8 Courtes...

Page 328: ...ntact the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further hel...

Page 329: ...this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decisio...

Page 330: ...ion Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Over...

Page 331: ...ted period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM...

Page 332: ...ty covered situation and for a nominal charge if the Cadillac is no longer under warranty Roadside Service is available only in the United States and Canada Cadillac Owner Privilegest Roadside Service...

Page 333: ...ervice Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 800 882 1112 An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you and request the following information D A description of the problem D Name hom...

Page 334: ...aged to drive the vehicle until scheduling can be accomplished If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to al...

Page 335: ...courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separa...

Page 336: ...detailed warranty information 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 shoul...

Page 337: ...certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 458 8006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 436004 Pontiac MI 48343 6004 In Canada please call us...

Page 338: ...d to provide basic operational information about the vehicle In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL...

Page 339: ...99 90 00 1999 50 00 1999 20 00 1999 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM CAD ORD99 Prices are subject to ch...

Page 340: ...yellowblue 7 14 NOTES...

Page 341: ...6 52 Antenna Fixed 3 22 Antifreeze 6 24 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 75 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 18 Appearance Care 6 47 Appearance Care and Materials 6 54 Arbitration Program 7 3...

Page 342: ...amp Bulb Replacement 6 37 Center Passenger Position 1 37 Certification Tire Label 4 41 Chains Safety 4 47 Chains Tire 6 46 Changing a Flat Tire 5 19 Charging System Warning Light 2 73 Check Gages Ligh...

Page 343: ...tesy Transportation 7 8 Cruise Control 2 44 Cupholders 2 57 2 58 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 7 3 Customer Assistance Information 7 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 Damage Finish...

Page 344: ...ication 6 55 Overheating 5 8 Running While Parked 2 38 Specifications 6 63 Starting Your 2 23 Engine Oil 6 11 6 64 Adding 6 12 Additives 6 14 Checking 6 11 Pressure Gage 2 79 Used 6 14 When to Change...

Page 345: ...akers 6 57 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 76 Engine Oil Pressure 2 79 Fuel 2 82 Speedometer 2 71 Tachometer 2 71 Voltmeter 2 74 GAWR 4 41 Gear Positions Automatic Transmission 2 26 Glove Box 2 56...

Page 346: ...47 Automatic 2 48 Cleaning Exterior 6 51 Delay 2 49 Dome 2 50 Exterior 2 47 Fog 2 49 6 36 6 62 Interior 2 50 On Reminder 2 48 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 6 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 3...

Page 347: ...ever 2 41 Net Convenience 2 58 Neutral Automatic Transmission 2 27 New Vehicle Break In 2 21 Night Vision 4 27 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 65 Odometer 2 71 Odometer Trip 2 71 Off Road Drivi...

Page 348: ...ger 3 6 Windshield Wiper and Washer 2 44 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems 3 3 Rear Doors 2 11 Rear Towing 5 8 Rearview Mirror 2 52 Electrochromic with Compass Temperature Display Headlamp Del...

Page 349: ...2 Why They Work 1 10 Safety Chains 4 47 Safety Defects Reporting 7 10 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Seatback Reclining Front 1 4 Seats Folding the Rear 1 5 Heated Front 1 3 Heated Rear 1 8 Lumbar Ad...

Page 350: ...Storage Compartments 2 56 Storage Overhead 2 56 Storage Vehicle 6 33 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 32 Sun Visors 2 64 Symbols Vehicle v Tachometer 2 71 Tailgate 2 11 Tailgate Glass Release 2 40 Tap...

Page 351: ...Driving on Grades 4 50 Driving with 4 48 Engine Cooling When Towing 4 51 Hitches 4 46 Maintenance When Towing 4 51 Parking on Hills 4 50 Safety Chains 4 47 Tongue Weight 4 45 Total Weight on Tires 4 4...

Page 352: ...Windshield 6 28 Washing Your Vehicle 6 50 Weatherstrips 6 50 Wheel Alignment 6 45 Nut Torque 5 29 6 64 Replacement 6 45 Used Replacement 6 46 Wrench 5 20 Window Lock 2 40 Windows 2 39 Lockout Switch...

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