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Section 5

Problems on the Road

Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.

Hazard Warning Flashers

Other Warning Devices

Jump Starting

Towing Your Vehicle

Engine Overheating

Cooling System

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

Compact Spare Tire

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

Summary of Contents for 2000 Seville

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Page 2: ...kout assistance Free dead battery assistance Free out of fuel assistance Free flat tire change Emergency towing 1 800 882 1112 that provides in an emergency 1 800 882 1112 Bumper to Bumper 4 years 50...

Page 4: ...and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Accessory Power Outlets OnStar System If Equipped Sunroof Option HomeLink Transmitter Option Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages...

Page 5: ...king Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent...

Page 6: ...e Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Table of Contents cont d Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Sc...

Page 7: ...e it to quickly find something you want to read Section 7 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty...

Page 8: ...otors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor 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 yo...

Page 9: ...d 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 c...

Page 10: ...thing 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 read ot...

Page 11: ...s 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 WINDSH...

Page 12: ...n 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Premium Fuel Recommended Use unleaded gas only 91 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release...

Page 13: ...yone 1 12 Here are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Driver Position 1 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 20 Right Front Passe...

Page 14: ...shion D Lift up or push down on center of the seat control to move the entire seat up or down D To move the seat forward or rearward slide the seat control forward or rearward Four Way Power Lumbar Co...

Page 15: ...urned to ON and a driver or passenger is in the equipped seat the adaptive seat feature will automatically activate The seatback and cushion will inflate to adjust to your body s positioning for the d...

Page 16: ...the desired exit positions and then pressing the MEMORY SET button and within five seconds pressing the EXIT button The exit position for either previously set driver can be recalled by pressing the E...

Page 17: ...ff the heated seat The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature The heated seats can only b...

Page 18: ...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 can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The bel...

Page 19: ...ward grasp the top of the restraint and move it forward to where you want it to go until you hear a click It will then be locked into that position until you need to move it again Pulling forward past...

Page 20: ...ny area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a remi...

Page 21: ...1 9 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take thesimplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat onwheels Put someone on it...

Page 22: ...1 10 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 23: ...nt panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts...

Page 24: ...ey 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 buckle up...

Page 25: ...hich restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here...

Page 26: ...ghs In 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 serio...

Page 27: ...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 inju...

Page 28: ...ou 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 cau...

Page 29: ...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 apply too...

Page 30: ...sted 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...

Page 31: ...n 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 inju...

Page 32: ...d side impact Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR systems or 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 s...

Page 33: ...where something hits the side of your vehicle They aren t designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there...

Page 34: ...or them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children...

Page 35: ...he Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passeng...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...kes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The driver s and right front passenger s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers side i...

Page 38: ...impact air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including frontal or near frontal collisions rollovers and rear impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those air ba...

Page 39: ...on Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag D Air bags are designed to inflate only once After an air bag inflates you ll need some new parts for your air b...

Page 40: ...fect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle a...

Page 41: ...her new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash in the Index Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statis...

Page 42: ...more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch pl...

Page 43: ...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 even fatal injuries The shoulder be...

Page 44: ...e 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 a vehicle Smaller Children and Ba...

Page 45: ...mall 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 is wea...

Page 46: ...ash 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 lb 110...

Page 47: ...n 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 An i...

Page 48: ...ints 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 a fro...

Page 49: ...orward 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 conver...

Page 50: ...ns for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within th...

Page 51: ...eat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle...

Page 52: ...ket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier p...

Page 53: ...if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckl...

Page 54: ...sh and pull the child restraint in different directions 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 wil...

Page 55: ...out the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Becaus...

Page 56: ...le 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 lap belt all the way out of the retractor to s...

Page 57: ...ghten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions 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...

Page 58: ...an 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 but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very...

Page 59: ...ars 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 could cause serious or fatal injuries The lap portion...

Page 60: ...you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air...

Page 61: ...tions 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 22 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 26 Parking Brake 2 27 Shifting Into PARK P 2 29 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 30 Ultrasonic Rear...

Page 62: ...ild or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to ACC or ON and moved the shift le...

Page 63: ...rity and theft deterrence The keys also come with a bar code tag Keep the bar code tag in a safe place If you lose your key you will be able to have a new one made using the bar code tag The replaceme...

Page 64: ...ors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use...

Page 65: ...e shift lever out of PARK P all of the doors will lock The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever back into PARK P If someone needs to get out while your vehicle is...

Page 66: ...m the outside To Cancel the Rear Door Lock 1 You may unlock the rear door by using the RKE transmitter the front door power lock switch or by lifting the rear door manual lock Open the door from the o...

Page 67: ...ect to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the de...

Page 68: ...he OFF position The numbers on the back of the RKE transmitter correspond to Driver 1 and Driver 2 See Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features in the Index Remote confirmation is not operatio...

Page 69: ...similar object to pry open the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil or a similar object to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Insert the new battery as the ins...

Page 70: ...stem should now operate properly See your dealer for service if your transmitter still doesn t work properly Trunk CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide...

Page 71: ...runk press the trunk lock release button upward You can also press the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to access the trunk compartment Rear Seat Pass Through Door If E...

Page 72: ...This forces fresh outside air into your vehicle D Open all air ducts on the instrument panel Don t use the trunk lid tie down if you are towing a trailer because of the danger of CO This feature is us...

Page 73: ...r to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parkin...

Page 74: ...use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock with the door open or the RKE system To avoid activating the alarm by accident D The vehicle should be locked with the door key...

Page 75: ...valid key If the alarm does not sound when it should check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the fuse does not need...

Page 76: ...try Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause u...

Page 77: ...as a current black colored driver s key that operates the system Do not use the gray colored valet key for this procedure To program the new key 1 Insert the current driver s key black in color in the...

Page 78: ...w this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ig...

Page 79: ...ontrols D Sunroof Option Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if any door is opened If you want power for another 10 minutes close all the doors and turn the ignition key to ON and the...

Page 80: ...ween each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accel...

Page 81: ...nd better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engi...

Page 82: ...re to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you ha...

Page 83: ...see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your r...

Page 84: ...nd hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less t...

Page 85: ...ion gives you even more power than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the traction control switch is off your vehicle will not go into FIRST 1 gear and the vehicle w...

Page 86: ...eft foot to set the parking brake If the ignition is on the BRAKE indicator light should come on If it doesn t you need to have your vehicle serviced If the parking brake has not been fully released a...

Page 87: ...may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index Shifting Into PARK P CAUTION It...

Page 88: ...ur hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift l...

Page 89: ...e shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when t...

Page 90: ...an 3 mph 5 km h When the system comes on the three lights on the display will illuminate to let you know that the system is working URPA senses how close your vehicle is to an object The distance is d...

Page 91: ...fter cleaning the rear bumper and then driving at least 15 mph the display continues to flash red see your dealer It may also flash red if your vehicle is moving in REVERSE R at a speed greater than 3...

Page 92: ...ing 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 the en...

Page 93: ...ven when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake after you move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the...

Page 94: ...on the button will display to indicate that the rear window controls are disabled When this feature is active the driver will still have control of all windows Press the LOCK button again to allow the...

Page 95: ...he steering wheel will tilt up Push the control down and the steering wheel will go down If the power tilt control is pressed up or down and held in that position there will be a slight movement and a...

Page 96: ...the Driver Information Center DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile to remind you to turn it off Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused b...

Page 97: ...ps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off D If the headlamps are on low beam they will remain active and the high beam will also illuminate...

Page 98: ...it breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload RainsensetWipers If Equipped The moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger s interior side of the windshie...

Page 99: ...lfunction Windshield Washer The windshield washer has both a demand mode and a programmed mode depending on the amount of windshield washer fluid you need CAUTION In freezing weather don t use your wa...

Page 100: ...ur brakes CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic D Cruise control can be dangero...

Page 101: ...Accelerate briefly to reset This returns you to your desired preset speed The CRUISE light will come on If you hold the lever at RES ACC the vehicle will accelerate until you release the lever or appl...

Page 102: ...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 have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain yo...

Page 103: ...r lamps license plate lamp and underhood lamp Turn the control counterclockwise to turn these lamps off The parking brake indicator light will be on if the parking lamps are on with the engine off and...

Page 104: ...hile leaving the lamps on and the exterior lamps control is activated An exception to this is when you re using Twilight Sentinel or if the ignition is on Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps D...

Page 105: ...displayed To idle your vehicle with the DRL off turn off the Twilight Sentinel and shift the transaxle into PARK P Placing your vehicle in PARK P disables the DRL The DRL will stay off until you shift...

Page 106: ...will remain on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to OFF or ACC If you move the lever so it is just on the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition out of O...

Page 107: ...ft on the exterior lamps will turn off approximately ten minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or park...

Page 108: ...he lighting Push the button in to return it to the original storage position Interior Lamps Control The interior lamps control located in the overhead console has three positions OFF AUTO and ON With...

Page 109: ...the light sensor reads darkness outside the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by following the steps under Instrument Panel Intensity Brightness Control Backlighting to the instrument panel wil...

Page 110: ...d to protect your vehicle s battery against drainage from the interior lamps trunk lamp glove box lamp cigarette lighters or the garage door opener When the ignition is turned off the power to these f...

Page 111: ...t will be illuminated when this feature is active Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary changing from the night back to the day position This delay preven...

Page 112: ...be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass co...

Page 113: ...to maximize your side view The mirrors can also be programmed for personalization and parallel parking feature if you have the optional memory package For more information see Memory Seat Mirrors and...

Page 114: ...s feature is especially useful in allowing you to view the curb when you are parallel parking If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted the power mirror controls may be used to adjust...

Page 115: ...he attached handle Push in the lever located at the end of the armrest to open the storage compartment and access the cupholder Wastebasket The wastebasket is located on the passenger s side near the...

Page 116: ...use lift the lid For more information see your dealer Cigarette Lighter The front cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray Press it all the way in and release It will pop back out by itself when...

Page 117: ...ectrical power Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly If you use the accessory power outlets for more...

Page 118: ...ssist A complete user s guide is provided with the OnStar System For more information contact OnStar at 1 888 ONSTAR7 Assist Handles An assist handle above each door can be used when getting out of yo...

Page 119: ...ward to the second position to express open the glass panel to the comfort stop position The comfort stop is designed to help reduce noise and make the rear passengers more comfortable The glass panel...

Page 120: ...ept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorizat...

Page 121: ...s that the HomeLink Transmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the indicator light starts to flash rapidly If you have trouble programming the HomeLink Transmitter make sure that you ha...

Page 122: ...pidly for two seconds and then turns solid the garage door opener has a rolling code system In a rolling code system the garage door motor head unit must be trained to the HomeLink Transmitter Rolling...

Page 123: ...recognize the HomeLink Transmitter You may either use the HomeLink Transmitter or the hand held transmitter to open the garage door If after following these instructions you still have problems traini...

Page 124: ...2 64 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 125: ...r 6 Cruise Control Lever 7 Ignition Switch 8 Air Vent Control Dial 9 Hazard Warning Button 10 Radio 11 Lamp Controls 12 Hood Release 13 Fuel Door Release 14 Trunk Release 15 HVAC Steering Wheel Contro...

Page 126: ...el cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and econom...

Page 127: ...the TRIP button By pressing the bottom of this button you can tell how many miles you have traveled on either your Trip A or Trip B odometer since you last set the odometer back to zero Press the RES...

Page 128: ...e engine s fuel supply is shut off When the vehicle speed slows the fuel supply will come on again Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate t...

Page 129: ...alarmed when this happens Gages can 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...

Page 130: ...out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serv...

Page 131: ...rts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn t...

Page 132: ...ystem warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with y...

Page 133: ...hen the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that the engine has overheated You should stop the car and turn the engine off as s...

Page 134: ...mage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while you...

Page 135: ...see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and...

Page 136: ...ualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and M...

Page 137: ...flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot...

Page 138: ...da The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank It works only when the ignition is in ON Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All of these situations are...

Page 139: ...er in the Index ON OFF Pressing this button turns the Programming and Personalization Features on and off FEATURE PROGRAMMING must be displayed on the DIC to begin actual programming OUTSIDE TEMP This...

Page 140: ...IMER function ENGINE OIL LIFE Reset Press the INFO button to display ENGINE OIL LIFE then press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100 ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed This only needs to be reset after...

Page 141: ...radio set the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI and turn the rear window defogger on You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button The normal range is 11 5 to 1...

Page 142: ...n this message is displayed CHECK GAS CAP 61 This message will appear if the gas cap has not been fully tightened You should recheck your gas cap to ensure that it s fully tightened CHECK OIL LEVEL 36...

Page 143: ...ded strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the A C operation will automatically resume You can continue to dr...

Page 144: ...corrected Severe damage to the engine can result A multiple chime will also sound when this message is displayed PASSENGERDOOR AJAR 141 The passenger s door is open or ajar when this message appears T...

Page 145: ...will also sound when this message is displayed STABILITY SYS ENGAGED 55 You may see the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center It means that an advanced computer controlled sy...

Page 146: ...sage appears STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY 33 This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security System PASS KeyR III senses that an improper ignition key is being used to try to start...

Page 147: ...verheated This message does not indicate a problem with your vehicle s traction control system After a few minutes the traction control system will be available again and the TRACTION READY message wi...

Page 148: ...rtain features can be programmed not to recall until the key is placed in the ignition To change feature preferences you must enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING see below All vehicles that have memory seats ha...

Page 149: ...n this feature on press the ON OFF button until ON appears on the DIC To turn this feature off press the ON OFF button until OFF shows Auto Exit Steering Wheel If Equipped Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by...

Page 150: ...ock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed To turn the feature off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears This feature will not work if any door is open Exterior Lights at Unlock This personaliza...

Page 151: ...then press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the DRIVER UNLOCK KEY OFF prompt appears This feature will automatically unlock only the driver s door when the ignition key is tur...

Page 152: ...nsmitter button or memory recall button has been pressed on the driver s door armrest You may have your name and a second driver s name displayed here replacing the prompts DRIVER NO 1 and DRIVER NO 2...

Page 153: ...esponse If the controller detects a problem within the system the DIC will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message If this message appears have your vehicle serviced at your dealership Oil Life Indic...

Page 154: ...oughout the contiguous United States In addition the system includes intersection and freeway entrances route planning a programmable address book points of interest a list of restaurants emergency ph...

Page 155: ...with Radio Data Systems RDS and Digital Signal Processing DSP If Equipped 3 25 AM FMStereowithCassetteTapeandMiniDisc Player with Radio Data Systems RDS and Digital Signal Processing DSP If Equipped...

Page 156: ...stem and automatically adjust the fan blower speed air delivery mode and temperature to your previously programmed settings TEMP This knob adjusts the air temperature coming through the system Turn th...

Page 157: ...reful not to put anything over the electronic solar sensors located near the ends of the instrument panel near the windshield These sensors are used by the automatic system to regulate temperature To...

Page 158: ...your engine except for recirculation and defrost Each ignition cycle cancels recirculation Defrost will change to automatic operation when the ignition is shut off and then turned back on Manual Oper...

Page 159: ...a driver s side lap cooler which will also come on when the upper vents are being used BI LEVEL This setting directs air into your vehicle in two ways Cool air is directed to the upper portion of you...

Page 160: ...escape This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best Your A C setting may be adjusted automatically or manually I...

Page 161: ...rear window warm the glass Press this button to turn on the rear defogger With it the rear window and both outside rearview mirrors are heated The light on the button will come on while the system is...

Page 162: ...vers or you can stop the airflow by moving the control dial located on each outlet downward Rear Ventilation The direction and quantity of airflow for the rear seats can also be adjusted at the back o...

Page 163: ...h is part of a three piece filter system The carbon treated filter removes certain contaminants from the air including pollen and dust particles Reductions in airflow which may occur more quickly in d...

Page 164: ...was operated These settings include the set temperatures for driver and passenger air conditioning mode and fan speed This feature does not recall recirculation or defrost modes This feature allows t...

Page 165: ...ress and hold HR or MN until the time display begins to change Release the button as you get close to the correct time The time may be set anytime the clock is displayed There is a two second delay be...

Page 166: ...to scan radio stations The radio will go to a station stop for five seconds then go on to the next station Press this button again to stop scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you ret...

Page 167: ...s the other side of your cassette tape Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until the radio is on If you want to insert a cassette tape when the ignition is...

Page 168: ...ll go to a selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning SIDE Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing EJECT Press...

Page 169: ...rs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer RW Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the compact disc Release it to return to playing speed FF Press and hold the righ...

Page 170: ...rs on the display Then press the LEVEL plus symbol AUTO VOLUME CONTROL ON will appear on the display AVC VOLUME will appear on the display any time you adjust the volume while AVC is on To turn AVC of...

Page 171: ...settings The RDS PTY mode must be off to use this mode You can set up to 24 stations six AM six FM1 six FM2 and six weather Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select AM FM1 FM2 or weather 3 Tun...

Page 172: ...RDS 1 With RDS off press the RDS SELECT button followed by this button to turn RDS on The RDS display will turn on You must have RDS on to use the new RDS functions The RDS display will also turn on...

Page 173: ...uncements from stations in the network related to the tuned station If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio will seek to a station which does When the radio fin...

Page 174: ...on RDS SELECT PTY NEWS will appear on the display for three seconds The PTY shown will be the last PTY selected While this message is displayed use tand uto move up and down the PTY list If you pause...

Page 175: ...be tuned to an FM RDS station ALERT This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies You will not be able to turn off alert announcements Alert announcements will come on even if RDS...

Page 176: ...system will provide the best overall BoseR performance The radio keeps separate DSP settings for each band except weather band which is always set to TALK preset and source D TALK This setting is used...

Page 177: ...e tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to be sure your player is working properly D The cassette tape is broken Check to see if your tape is broken Try a new tape RW...

Page 178: ...olby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Auto CrO2 allows the cassette tape player to adjust to the type of cassette tape for clearer sound for CrO2 cassette tapes Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc...

Page 179: ...election stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning RDM Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press RDM agai...

Page 180: ...nderlined on the display If none of the audio sources are loaded NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on the display Press this button again or press BAND to switch back to the radio Finding a Station BAND Pr...

Page 181: ...c announcements D receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies D receive and display messages from radio stations and D search for a stronger station when a station is too weak for...

Page 182: ...appear on the display The region function can be turned on again by pressing the RDS button TA 2 Press the RDS SELECT button followed by this button to receive traffic announcements The radio will tu...

Page 183: ...appear on the display for three seconds The PTY shown will be the last PTY selected Press the RDS SELECT button followed by this button again to turn the PTY display off tPTYu 5 6 With RDS on press th...

Page 184: ...me is available to the radio To set the clock to the current displayed station time press and hold HR or MN until TIME UPDATED is displayed There is a two second delay before the time is updated RDS m...

Page 185: ...To turn DSP off press and hold this button until DSP OFF appears on the display When DSP OFF is displayed the system will provide the best overall Bose performance The radio keeps separate DSP setting...

Page 186: ...ubs do not turn easily your cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to be sure your player is working properly D The cassette tape is broken Check to see if yo...

Page 187: ...and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Auto CrO2 allows the cassette tape player to adjust to the type of cassette tape for clearer sound for CrO2 cassette...

Page 188: ...seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning RDM Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press RDM again to turn off random pla...

Page 189: ...erlined on the display If none of the audio sources are loaded NO SOURCE LOADED will appear on the display Press this button again or press BAND to switch back to the radio Finding a Station BAND Pres...

Page 190: ...to listen to D seek to stations with traffic announcements D receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies D receive and display messages from radio stations and D search for a stron...

Page 191: ...RDS button for two seconds REGION ON will appear on the display While REGION ON appears on the display press the RDS button again to turn the region function off REGION OFF will appear on the display...

Page 192: ...m Type PTY seeks and scans Press the RDS SELECT button followed by this button The PTY display will turn on RDS SELECT PTY NEWS will appear on the display for three seconds The PTY shown will be the l...

Page 193: ...me is available to the radio To set the clock to the current displayed station time press and hold HR or MN until TIME UPDATED is displayed There is a two second delay before the time is updated RDS m...

Page 194: ...F is displayed the system will provide the best overall Bose performance The radio keeps separate DSP settings for each band except weather band which is always set to TALK preset and source This feat...

Page 195: ...ubs do not turn easily your cassette tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to be sure your player is working properly D The cassette tape is broken Check to see if yo...

Page 196: ...e cassette tape player to adjust to the type of cassette tape for clearer sound for CrO2 cassette tapes Multimedia System This radio has been designed to connect to your internet account to send or re...

Page 197: ...connection by following these steps 1 Click on Start 2 Click on Programs 3 Click on Communications 4 Click on Connections 5 Double click on the Make New Connection icon 6 Select Dial Up Connection the...

Page 198: ...signal may be too weak To ensure good signal conditions the cell phone display should show a minimum of three to four bars for signal strength The volume on the phone handset should be set to three b...

Page 199: ...by skipping every other update time After approximately three days the radio will stop providing information updates until you restart your vehicle This is intended to conserve your vehicle s battery...

Page 200: ...ot received any information NO TEXT AVAILABLE will appear on the display This will be followed by the UPDATE NOW PRESS RDM display previously described Vehicle Control Your radio can provide you with...

Page 201: ...lga Nostalgia Oldies Oldies Persnlty Personality Public Public R B Rhythm and Blues Rel Musc Religious Music Rel Talk Religious Talk PTY List Description Rock M Rock Music Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Roc...

Page 202: ...system to broadcast announcements on traffic weather and emergency alert communications For information on how to use this system see Navigation Radio System supplement CD Adapter Kits It is possible...

Page 203: ...the door by sliding it all the way forward When the CD magazine is loaded the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to one minute depending on the number of...

Page 204: ...r more than two seconds you will hear the first few seconds of the first track on each disc Press SCAN again to stop DISC SCAN The CD will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display RDM P...

Page 205: ...e number on the back of the RKE transmitter corresponds to driver 1 or to driver 2 The radio settings will automatically adjust to where they were last set by the identified driver The settings can al...

Page 206: ...Vehicle Identification Number VIN Each time the ignition is turned on the VIN is verified If the vehicle s VIN does not match the VIN stored in the radio THEFTLOCK will be activated and the audio syst...

Page 207: ...at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever...

Page 208: ...te 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 Your tape player s...

Page 209: ...clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the eject button for three s...

Page 210: ...de or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty If when you turn o...

Page 211: ...ving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 Ci...

Page 212: ...ventable 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 is goi...

Page 213: ...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 drive Bu...

Page 214: ...e 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 as we...

Page 215: ...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 perso...

Page 216: ...Then you have to 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 thr...

Page 217: ...dal 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 it may take longer to stop and the...

Page 218: ...els 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 could Th...

Page 219: ...the very best braking Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it sen...

Page 220: ...on control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system off press the...

Page 221: ...this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one fac...

Page 222: ...tops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your...

Page 223: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or...

Page 224: ...rs are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the b...

Page 225: ...leration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle...

Page 226: ...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 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these difference...

Page 227: ...act repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your hea...

Page 228: ...ast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them...

Page 229: ...ter that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing...

Page 230: ...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 energy...

Page 231: ...ou have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close t...

Page 232: ...ear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startin...

Page 233: ...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 is well ven...

Page 234: ...wnhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking o...

Page 235: ...a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be dri...

Page 236: ...t ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32_F 0_C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice unt...

Page 237: ...e the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of...

Page 238: ...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 any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time...

Page 239: ...must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show...

Page 240: ...Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176 lbs 80 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than t...

Page 241: ...n unsecured child restraint in your vehicle D When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the l...

Page 242: ...ailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points D There are many different laws including spe...

Page 243: ...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 your vehicle You can ask your dealer f...

Page 244: ...the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s import...

Page 245: ...bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Because you have anti lock brakes don t try to tap into your vehi...

Page 246: ...nd sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before yo...

Page 247: ...o much that they would get hot and no longer work well On long uphill grades reduce speed to 45 to 50 mph 70 to 90 km h and avoid prolonged use of SECOND 2 gear and engine speeds above 3800 rpm Climbi...

Page 248: ...cle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle f...

Page 249: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 17 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 18 Chan...

Page 250: ...l between the two air vents Press the button in to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off This light located on the instrument panel cluster will flash indicating that the hazard w...

Page 251: ...ain gas that can explode or ignite D They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could resu...

Page 252: ...in the jump starting procedure Put the transaxle in PARK P 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter Turn off all lamps that aren t nee...

Page 253: ...oing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle...

Page 254: ...o to a heavy unpainted metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Also don t connect the negative cable to the...

Page 255: ...battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part on your vehicle you may use the windshield washer bottle stud as shown Don t allow the red and black handles on the jumper cable to touch each o...

Page 256: ...picture located on the passenger s side corner of the engine compartment Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle tha...

Page 257: ...Temperature Gage in the Index Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Should an overheated engine condition exist and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is displayed an overheat protection...

Page 258: ...f 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 overheats and...

Page 259: ...affic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B or DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower fo...

Page 260: ...ap B Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any...

Page 261: ...om running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL...

Page 262: ...cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure a...

Page 263: ...get too 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...

Page 264: ...r hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one quarter turn and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turnin...

Page 265: ...nusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowo...

Page 266: ...y could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Put the shift lever in PARK P 2 Set the parking brake firmly 3 Turn off the engine To be even...

Page 267: ...trunk Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover 1 Lift the tire cover to gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment To do this Press the area at the front of th...

Page 268: ...tools you ll be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench B Removing the Wheel Cover SLS Wheel Shown On the SLS there is a center wheel cover on the aluminum wheel Using the flat end of the wheel...

Page 269: ...5 21 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire STS Wheel Shown 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet...

Page 270: ...vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damag...

Page 271: ...e 7 Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is f...

Page 272: ...off causing a serious accident 9 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 10 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is...

Page 273: ...eel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To...

Page 274: ...le Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk For storage the jack must be raised until the screw end is flush with the edge of the jack Storing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION...

Page 275: ...ou want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is i...

Page 276: ...spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your...

Page 277: ...eaner Filter 6 19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 22 Engine Coolant 6 25 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 26 Power Steering Fluid 6 27 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 28 Brakes 6 32 Battery 6 34 Bulb Replacement 6 43...

Page 278: ...o 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 Servic...

Page 279: ...ade or regular unleaded gasolines but your vehicle s acceleration may be slightly reduced It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile M...

Page 280: ...ervice 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 emissi...

Page 281: ...oes business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Mo...

Page 282: ...RAL N and the VALET lockout button must be in the OFF position An alternate fuel door release is located inside of the trunk on the driver s side Pull it to release the fuel door While refueling hang...

Page 283: ...e 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 can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly ins...

Page 284: ...the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Thin...

Page 285: ...e to open the hood It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located below the front grille Move the...

Page 286: ...C Engine Oil Fill Location D Engine Oil Dipstick Location E Brake Master Cylinder F Transaxle Dipstick Fill Location G Engine Air Cleaner Filter H Surge Tank Coolant Fill Location Before closing the h...

Page 287: ...1 quart 1L low If the message is displayed check the dipstick level and add oil as needed Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accu...

Page 288: ...Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill c...

Page 289: ...te API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil...

Page 290: ...for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine p...

Page 291: ...ure see Oil Life Indicator in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let u...

Page 292: ...the driver s side of the engine Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the air cleaner filter 1 With a screwdriver loosen the air duct clamp which is located at the mas...

Page 293: ...he air cleaner lid out of the way 5 Take out the air cleaner filter and remove any loose debris that may be found lying in the air cleaner base 6 Install a new air filter element See Normal Maintenanc...

Page 294: ...to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The a...

Page 295: ...the Driver Information Center See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at...

Page 296: ...th your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P D Let the engine run at idle for thre...

Page 297: ...he proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level...

Page 298: ...nt The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable...

Page 299: ...ngine could get too 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 NOTI...

Page 300: ...e tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and ra...

Page 301: ...burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE The surge tank cap is a 15 psi 105...

Page 302: ...eering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down 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 compl...

Page 303: ...fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid When your vehicle s windshield washer fluid level becomes low a CHECK WASHER FLUID message will appear on the Driver Informat...

Page 304: ...so water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it...

Page 305: ...n the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be...

Page 306: ...brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is...

Page 307: ...g with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to G...

Page 308: ...ng replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelcoR battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original batter...

Page 309: ...r 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...

Page 310: ...o read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps 1 Open the hood and remove the upper filler panel by loosening all the screws and then removing the grommets You can later reinstall th...

Page 311: ...6 35 4 To replace the low beam bulb first remove the rubber housing cover on the rear of the lamp 5 Then turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing...

Page 312: ...ness and reinstall the headlamp bulb assembly back into the headlamp housing 8 After reinstalling the bulb and socket reinstall the rubber cover Make sure it fully covers the headlamp socket 9 To repl...

Page 313: ...be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers for horizontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim If you belie...

Page 314: ...iming is being done D The vehicle should be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs 75 kg on the driver s seat D Tires should be properly inflated D Start the vehicle and ro...

Page 315: ...is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim Headlamp Vertical Aiming 1 Find the aim dot on the lens of the lamps 2 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on each lamp Record this distance 3...

Page 316: ...aluated The ambient light should allow the beam cut off to be seen on the wall 5 Turn the vertical aiming screw C until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal line It is recommended to cover the...

Page 317: ...socket from the lamp housing 3 To remove the bulb grasp the socket firmly and pull the bulb out Install the new bulb and reverse the steps to replace Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamps 1 Open the t...

Page 318: ...on the bottom of the housing and the rear turn signal lamp is on the upper part of the housing 7 Press the bulb socket tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it To remove the bulb grasp th...

Page 319: ...a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn For proper windshield wiper blade length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index To repl...

Page 320: ...Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the re...

Page 321: ...cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire Loading Information label Example You ll find maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire s sidewall in small letters near the rim flange It will...

Page 322: ...ion Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires...

Page 323: ...e to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is...

Page 324: ...s 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 CAUTION Mixing tires could ca...

Page 325: ...ards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 15...

Page 326: ...verloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your v...

Page 327: ...tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wh...

Page 328: ...damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dange...

Page 329: ...ved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Here are some cleaning tips D Always read the instructions on the cleaner label D Clean up stains as soon as you c...

Page 330: ...silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mi...

Page 331: ...Cleaner Bon AmiR Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wi...

Page 332: ...nd may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your vehicle has a basecoat clearc...

Page 333: ...f off immediately after application 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 Clean...

Page 334: ...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 the fra...

Page 335: ...er 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 105293...

Page 336: ...icates 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 parts Service Parts...

Page 337: ...The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have the headlamp wiring checked right away Winds...

Page 338: ...an borrow one that has the same amperage 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...

Page 339: ...Control Module Battery 9 Headlamp High Beam Right 10 Headlamp High Beam Left 11 Ignition 1 12 Fog Lamps 13 Transmission 14 Cruise Control 15 Coil MDL 16 Injector Bank 2 17 Not Used 18 Not Used 19 Pow...

Page 340: ...ory 35 Not Used 36 Starter 1 37 Cooling Fan Secondary 38 Ignition 1 39 Cooling Fan Series Parallel 40 Cooling Fan Primary Maxibreaker Circuit Breaker Usage 41 Starter MaxiFuses Fuse Usage 42 Not Used...

Page 341: ...ar seat on the driver s side The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the BEC See Removing the Rear Seat Cushion in the Index Minifuses Fuse Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Heater Ventilation Air Condition...

Page 342: ...18 Rear Door Modules 19 Stoplamps 20 Neutral Safety Back up 21 Audio 22 Retained Accessory Power for Sunroof Fuse Usage 23 Not Used 24 Not Used 25 Passenger Door Module 26 Fuel Door Trunk Release Body...

Page 343: ...nterior Lamps 52 Trunk Release 53 Front Courtesy Lamps 54 Rear Courtesy Lamps 55 Electronic Level Control Compressor Circuit Breakers Relay Usage 56 Power Seats 57 Power Windows Mini Relays Relay Usag...

Page 344: ...emove covers from covered parts Do not store anything under the seat as objects could touch exposed wires and cause a short To Remove the Rear Seat Cushion 1 Pull up on the front of the cushion to rel...

Page 345: ...3 With the seat cushion lowered push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage 4 Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed and that no...

Page 346: ...Refrigerant 2 0 lbs 0 91 kg All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Normal Maintenance Repl...

Page 347: ...r 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 Courte...

Page 348: ...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 help con...

Page 349: ...mal 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 decision given in...

Page 350: ...ntre 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 1 800 882 1112 All Overseas L...

Page 351: ...eriod 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 of Ca...

Page 352: ...ered 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 provi...

Page 353: ...Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 800 882 1112 An experienced Roadside Service Advisor will assist you and request the following information D A description of the problem D Name home addr...

Page 354: ...ed If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work...

Page 355: ...rtesy 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 separate...

Page 356: ...se injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an in...

Page 357: ...tuation like this we 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 C...

Page 358: ...lications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle Owner s Manual RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publicat...

Page 359: ...dress for quotation 2000 120 00 2000 50 00 2000 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 s...

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