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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.

Summary of Contents for 2001 DeVille

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Page 2: ...acked with the following services Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead battery assistance Free out of fuel assistance Free flat tire change Emergency towing 1 800 882 1112 that pr...

Page 4: ...ience Net Accessory Power Outlets OnStar System If Equipped Sunroof Option HomeLink Transmitter If Equipped Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Driver Information Center DIC Vehicle Programming...

Page 5: ...ps 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 Feature Steering Wheel C...

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

Page 7: ...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 M...

Page 8: ...al Motors 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 I...

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: ...ave 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 WINDSHIEL...

Page 12: ...ipstick See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Alternate F...

Page 13: ...k About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 15 Driver Position 1 22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 23 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23 Air Bag Systems 1 33 Saf...

Page 14: ...D Lift up or push down on the 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 Cont...

Page 15: ...ycle by moving the switch forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support The massage cycle will continue to run even if the ignition is turned to OFF unless interrupted Four Way Rear Pow...

Page 16: ...umbar control where it is marked AUTO to activate the adaptive feature The seatback and cushion will inflate to adjust to the driver s body positioning in four minute cycles To reshape the lower seatb...

Page 17: ...ton 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK P the memory positions will be recalled Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and held while the vehicle is out of PARK P the memory positi...

Page 18: ...mote keyless entry transmitter the seats and mirrors will automatically adjust to the programmed position Programming for automatic seat steering wheel and mirror movement is done through the Driver I...

Page 19: ...be adjusted by pushing the button from HI to LO or until the desired setting is reached You will be able to feel heat in approximately two minutes To heat just the seatback push the BACK ONLY button...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...his part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag system CAUTION Don t let anyone ride whe...

Page 22: ...ckle 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 have a...

Page 23: ...1 11 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 24: ...1 12 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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...sitioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies f...

Page 29: ...desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the power seat recliner control After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing the power seat...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...e belt go back all the way and start again Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems Your vehicle has air bags a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal...

Page 36: ...ir bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollov...

Page 37: ...sible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriou...

Page 38: ...AG or an air bag symbol 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 informa...

Page 39: ...1 27 The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door...

Page 40: ...ssenger s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door The side impact air bags for the rear seat outboard passenger positions are in the sides of the rear seatba...

Page 41: ...ment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 10 to 16 mph 16 to 26 km h and the threshold leve...

Page 42: ...occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because...

Page 43: ...designed to inflate only once After an air bag inflates you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash...

Page 44: ...hicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag s...

Page 45: ...ething Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you ll need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash...

Page 46: ...is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that u...

Page 47: ...k slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you 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 pu...

Page 48: ...touching the thighs 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...

Page 49: ...belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt sh...

Page 50: ...t the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who...

Page 51: ...lastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elast...

Page 52: ...vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact...

Page 53: ...uch until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will su...

Page 54: ...are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatibl...

Page 55: ...nfants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A yo...

Page 56: ...restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surfac...

Page 57: ...urfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positione...

Page 58: ...e attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label sayin...

Page 59: ...raint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat It s always better to secure a...

Page 60: ...e child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States so...

Page 61: ...when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position CAUTION A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured o...

Page 62: ...he child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the r...

Page 63: ...If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different...

Page 64: ...in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restr...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the veh...

Page 67: ...belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs...

Page 68: ...er belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center rear seat p...

Page 69: ...n a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be a...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...Heater If Equipped 2 26 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 31 Parking Brake 2 33 Shifting Into PARK P 2 36 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 38 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 39 Engine Exhaust 2 39 Running Your...

Page 72: ...cle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially...

Page 73: ...control rearward to the second detent then releasing it will lower a window completely If you want to stop the window as it is lowering press the control forward briefly Press the control forward aga...

Page 74: ...A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to ON and moved the shift lever...

Page 75: ...tional key is needed you must purchase this key from your dealer The key will have PK3 stamped on it Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys Give this tag to your dealer if you need a n...

Page 76: ...y extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down...

Page 77: ...that when the doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of PARK P all the doors will lock The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever bac...

Page 78: ...de To cancel the rear door lock do the following 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Turn the knob on the passenger s side of the rear door counterclockwise all the way back to the origin...

Page 79: ...ing interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference a...

Page 80: ...amps will not flash however if the manual parking lamps are left on You can program your vehicle so the parking lamps will not flash and the horn will not sound For more information see Lock Unlock Co...

Page 81: ...four transmitters matched to it Since all vehicles come with only two transmitters you must check with your dealer for information on how to obtain additional transmitters All transmitters must be pr...

Page 82: ...pencil or similar object to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Replace the battery Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate 4 Snap the transmitter back toge...

Page 83: ...ith the setting on AUTO and the temperature between 65_ F 18_ C and 85_ F 29_ C That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under th...

Page 84: ...in the center of the trunk panel The rear seat armrest must be down for the pass through door to open The rear seat pass through door can also be opened from inside the vehicle To release the pass thr...

Page 85: ...18_C and 85_F 29_C 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 C...

Page 86: ...Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However...

Page 87: ...N D Leave only the valet key D Take all other keys and the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter with you Theft Deterrent System If the ignition is off and any door is open the SECURITY light will flash re...

Page 88: ...o turn off the alarm by using the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by starting the vehicle with a known key The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testi...

Page 89: ...SS KeyR III Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key III Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key III is a passive theft deterrent system This means you don t have to...

Page 90: ...ne Anyone using a trial and error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and t...

Page 91: ...urn the key to OFF and remove the key D Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON within ten seconds of removing the previous key D The SECURITY light will turn off once the key has been progr...

Page 92: ...s can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow 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 mor...

Page 93: ...ll be able to move the shift lever Use ACCESSORY if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed or towed ON C This position is for driving...

Page 94: ...accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 sec...

Page 95: ...e If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly...

Page 96: ...eavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t...

Page 97: ...uld be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you...

Page 98: ...position the engine 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 NEUTR...

Page 99: ...e your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and DRIVE D for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving how...

Page 100: ...vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could cause overheating and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Performance Shifting DTS Only When your...

Page 101: ...ot been fully released and you try to drive off with the parking brake on the BRAKE indicator light will come on and stay on If the parking brake doesn t fully release you can manually release the lev...

Page 102: ...NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are p...

Page 103: ...engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a tra...

Page 104: ...cle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Console Shift Lever If Equipped 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P 3 With your right f...

Page 105: ...r brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If...

Page 106: ...and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Shift Lock Release This vehicl...

Page 107: ...7 Remove the key from the ignition 8 Replace the override access slot cap The following procedure applies only to vehicles with the console shift lever and is used to shift the transaxle out of PARK P...

Page 108: ...e brakes shift the transaxle from PARK P as needed 6 Reinstall the shift lock release hole cover and the rubber mat Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust p...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...nto PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Horn Nearly the entire surface of the center pad of the steering wheel is an...

Page 111: ...on there will be a slight movement and a slight pause followed by a continuous movement in the direction the control is being pressed This allows very fine control of the steering wheel position If th...

Page 112: ...lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is complete The lever returns when it s released If the turn signal is left on a warning ch...

Page 113: ...he following will occur D If the headlamps are either off or in the DRL mode the high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off...

Page 114: ...revent an overload RainsensetII Wipers If Equipped The moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by m...

Page 115: ...setting level five is closest to LO A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased NOTICE The wiper...

Page 116: ...speed For more washer cycles press and hold the paddle LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC when the washer fluid reaches a low level Cruise Control The controls to...

Page 117: ...ou to safely use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go i...

Page 118: ...pply the brake Again unless you want to go faster do not press and hold the RES ACC button Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed D Use the accelerator...

Page 119: ...l 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 your speed When...

Page 120: ...off the lamps and lights Headlamps Turn the knob clockwise all the way to turn on the parking lamps and headlamps Turn the control knob counterclockwise to turn the lamps off Wiper Activated Headlamps...

Page 121: ...time running lights are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will make the low beam headlamps come on at reduced intensity when the following conditions are met D it is still d...

Page 122: ...isables the DRL The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK P To drive your vehicle at night with the DRL off turn off the Twilight Sentinel and manually turn on the parking lamps As with any ve...

Page 123: ...in on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to OFF If you move the control so it is barely on the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition switch out of OFF Yo...

Page 124: ...n the exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF This protects draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on...

Page 125: ...amps are located on the headliner above the rear seat These lamps come on by turning the instrument panel brightness control fully clockwise or when any door is opened and it is dark outside Puddle la...

Page 126: ...ng These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and it is dark outside For manual operation press the button to turn them on Press it again to turn them off If the reading lamps are left...

Page 127: ...rotect 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 feature...

Page 128: ...feature is active The automatic dimming feature will be active each time the vehicle is started Compass Operation Press the on off button once to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the c...

Page 129: ...not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the follow...

Page 130: ...Outside Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror The driver s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirr...

Page 131: ...ont storage area comes with a coinholder a storage compartment for CDs or tapes an optional cellular telephone and a dual cupholder Map Pocket The map storage pockets are located on each front door an...

Page 132: ...n storage compartment and a dual cupholder To open release the latch at the front edge Rear Storage Door Trim Armrest If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear storage door trim armrest The...

Page 133: ...hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter NOTICE Don t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials coul...

Page 134: ...ment Sun Visors Swing down the primary visor to block out glare It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block the glare from the fro...

Page 135: ...The rear power sunshade switch only works when the ignition is on or when the Retained Accessory Power is active See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Never store objects on the rear shelf because...

Page 136: ...be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install Certain power...

Page 137: ...redial This ensures connection to the center there is no additional action required Press the Call Answer End button to cancel the automatic redial Emergency Button In an emergency situation press th...

Page 138: ...ontact the advisor take your vehicle to your dealership as soon as possible for assistance Safety and Security Services D Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment If an air bag deploys a priority...

Page 139: ...Service To contact the center call 1 888 4 ONSTAR You will be required to provide your security information An advisor will send a command to your vehicle to sound the horn and or flash the lamps In o...

Page 140: ...o be inoperative if the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle electrical system components are damaged Safety and security services are provided by existing government emergency service...

Page 141: ...ent to provide a better seal The sunshade can only be closed by hand To express open the glass panel to a partially open position press and release the ROOF switch rearward to the second position The...

Page 142: ...ns 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this sys...

Page 143: ...mitter flash slowly and then rapidly The rapid flashing indicates that the HomeLink Transmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the indicator light starts to flash rapidly If you have tr...

Page 144: ...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 Code Programming If Equipped If you have not previous...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...2 76 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 147: ...teering Wheel Controls or Cellular Telephone Controls If Equipped D Instrument Panel Cluster E Audio Steering Wheel Controls F Driver Information Center Buttons G Electronic Climate Controls H Lamp Co...

Page 148: ...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 of the other things you ll need to know to drive safely and econ...

Page 149: ...2 79 Analog Cluster If Equipped United States version shown Canada similar...

Page 150: ...Trip Odometer Press this button to tell how far you ve traveled since you last set the trip odometer back to zero English Metric Button By pressing this button you can go back and forth from English...

Page 151: ...Only This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Engine Speed Limiter This featur...

Page 152: ...blem 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 warning lights comes on and stays on whe...

Page 153: ...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 service...

Page 154: ...the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away...

Page 155: ...engine is started and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the i...

Page 156: ...s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on D If the traction control system is affected by...

Page 157: ...a Analog Only This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area the engine is too hot Digital Cluster That reading means the same thing as the warning light th...

Page 158: ...cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any pr...

Page 159: ...ed Emission 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 repair...

Page 160: ...ion by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank in the Index The diagnostic system...

Page 161: ...and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent...

Page 162: ...if something goes wrong When the light comes on and stays on it means that oil isn t flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem CAUTION...

Page 163: ...is light will come on when the fog lamp button is pressed For more information about the fog lamps see Fog Lamps in the Index Lights On Reminder United States Canada Analog Only This light comes on as...

Page 164: ...On the digital cluster if the fuel is less than approximately 1 2 gallons 4 7 L the E segment on the gage will flash Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All of these situa...

Page 165: ...isplay and DIC display reads 0 0 The RANGE display shows how far the computer thinks you can travel with the fuel that is in the tank The computer does not know what driving conditions will be like fo...

Page 166: ...FEATURE PROGRAMMING and Blank Display INFO RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG GAL FUEL USED MPH AVG TIMER ENGINE OIL LIFE TRANS FLUID LIFE when each mode is individually selected For mo...

Page 167: ...il 0 0 AVG MPH is displayed TIMER This feature is like a stopwatch in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another To operate press the INFO button to display TIMER Each of th...

Page 168: ...while driving a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message will appear in the display If this occurs press the INFO button to scroll to the tire s with a low or high pressure condition See Driver Information Center...

Page 169: ...lership at your earliest convenience BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE 27 This message is displayed when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point The battery saver sy...

Page 170: ...and it should be changed within 200 miles See Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule booklet After an oil change the Oil Life Indicator must be reset See Oil Life Indicator...

Page 171: ...tor TPM system detects a low or high tire pressure condition in one or more of the road tires By pressing the INFO button up or down the DIC display will show which tire or tires do not have the corre...

Page 172: ...ontainer needs refilling DRIVER DOOR AJAR 140 The driver s door is open or ajar when this message appears The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle not in PARK P for this message to display A chime...

Page 173: ...e to the vehicle s engine transaxle or ability to accelerate FUEL LEVEL LOW 11 This message serves as a warning that the fuel level in the tank is critically low Stop for fuel soon A single chime will...

Page 174: ...rs that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency SERVICE AIR BAG...

Page 175: ...the brake pedal This is normal When the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message is on you should continue to steer in the direction you want to go The system is designed to help you in bad weather or other dif...

Page 176: ...o be replaced If you see no damage remove the key and try to start the vehicle again If it still does not start try another ignition key THEFT ATTEMPTED 40 This message is displayed if the theft syste...

Page 177: ...icle s traction control system After a few minutes the traction control system will be available again and the TRACTION READY message will appear TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE 112 This message indicates that...

Page 178: ...ot to recall until the key is placed in the ignition To change feature preferences you must enter feature programming see below Entering Feature Programming To begin programming the ignition must be i...

Page 179: ...ignition is turned off and the driver s door is opened To turn 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...

Page 180: ...off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears This feature will not work if any door is open Exterior Lights at Unlock This personalization feature enables the driver to program the exterior lamps to...

Page 181: ...eature on press ON OFF until ON is displayed on the DIC To turn the feature off press ON OFF until OFF is displayed Doors Unlock in PARK P To enter feature programming follow the instructions listed p...

Page 182: ...o be displayed when using the INFO button to scroll through the DIC displays To turn the feature on press ON OFF until ON is displayed on the DIC To turn the feature off press ON OFF until OFF is disp...

Page 183: ...computer used to control and monitor the suspension system The controller receives input from various sensors to determine the proper system response If the controller detects a problem within the sy...

Page 184: ...you have so you ll still have to check for that To see how see Engine Oil in the Index When the oil is changed you ll need to reset the system See Oil Life Indicator How to Reset in the Index Night Vi...

Page 185: ...GE control so the image is as low as possible while remaining visible Slide the dimmer control until the image is no brighter than necessary to clearly and comfortably see the image When the system co...

Page 186: ...to see important objects in the road ahead If you don t see something in time you could have a crash in which you and others could be injured Use the Night Vision System only as a driving aid It is al...

Page 187: ...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 phone numb...

Page 188: ...e rearview mirror or by turning around How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE R and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph 5 km h When the system com...

Page 189: ...your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph 25 km h It may also flash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush or th...

Page 190: ...yer 3 15 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player 3 19 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems RDS and Digital Signal Processing DSP If Equipped...

Page 191: ...Temperature Button With this feature the right front passenger can control the temperature of air for his her own zone The passenger can select a warmer or cooler temperature from the driver s settin...

Page 192: ...indshield outlets The system will stay in the selected mode until the MODE button is pressed again Press the up or down arrow to cycle through the available modes Automatic Operation When the system i...

Page 193: ...fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the outside air temperature engine coolant temperature or the time since the engine was last started As the coolant warms up the blower f...

Page 194: ...y to maintain the previously set temperature The outside temperature will show on the display when the system is OFF AC Press this button to turn the air conditioning on and off The system will cool a...

Page 195: ...er to work its best Press the AUTO button or the TEMP knob to turn the system on The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle Also while in the AUTO mode the system will use recircul...

Page 196: ...e on the 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 system will automatically shut off after 10...

Page 197: ...adjust the blower speed Press up to increase and down to decrease blower speed You can turn the system off by continuing to press down until OFF is displayed TEMP Press this button to adjust the tempe...

Page 198: ...nd front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows D Keep the air path u...

Page 199: ...s as adjusted the last time your vehicle was operated This feature allows two different drivers to store and recall their own climate control settings The settings recalled by the climate control syst...

Page 200: ...e Clock Press 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...

Page 201: ...an two seconds 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 pushbutt...

Page 202: ...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 off f...

Page 203: ...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 the u...

Page 204: ...ll appear on the display Press this button again or press BAND to switch back to the radio MUTE Press this button to silence the system Press it again to turn on the sound Finding a Station BAND Press...

Page 205: ...et station Press SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station Setting the Tone TONE Press and release this button until the desired...

Page 206: ...erly D The cassette tape is broken Check to see if your tape is broken Try a new tape RW Press the left arrow to rewind the tape rapidly The radio will play while the tape rewinds You may use your sta...

Page 207: ...uto 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 partway into the slot label side up The p...

Page 208: ...a selection 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 a...

Page 209: ...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 return to your favorite stati...

Page 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...in to turn the PTY display off tPTYu 5 6 With RDS on press the RDS SELECT button followed by tor u The PTY display will turn on if it is not already on RDS SELECT PTY NEWS will appear on the display f...

Page 213: ...s 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 mode...

Page 214: ...or the CD player Press this button to turn DSP on Press and release this button until you reach the desired selection To turn DSP off press and hold this button until DSP OFF appears on the display W...

Page 215: ...ay when a tape is playing with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape it could be that D The cassette tape is tight and the cass...

Page 216: ...he radio will play Eject may be activated with the radio off and or the ignition off CLEAN TAPE If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play t...

Page 217: ...peatedly 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 right arr...

Page 218: ...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 219: ...nds then go on to the next station Press this button again to stop scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations and associated tone and DSP settings The R...

Page 220: ...s RDS TA MSG PTY and tPTYu located on the six numbered pushbuttons RDS SELECT will appear on the display The alternate RDS functions are only available when you are using the FM band of your radio RDS...

Page 221: ...receive traffic announcements 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 do...

Page 222: ...in to turn the PTY display off tPTYu 5 6 With RDS on press the RDS SELECT button followed by tor u The PTY display will turn on if it is not already on RDS SELECT PTY NEWS will appear on the display f...

Page 223: ...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 224: ...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 225: ...e display when a tape is playing with an arrow to indicate which side of the tape is playing If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape it could be that D The cassette tape is tight and t...

Page 226: ...of the tape that is playing EJECT Press the upward triangle button to the right of the cassette tape player to remove a tape The radio will play Eject may be activated with the radio off and or the i...

Page 227: ...s repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer RW Press and hold the left arrow to reverse the MiniDisc Release it to return to playing speed FF Press and hold the right arr...

Page 228: ...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 229: ...em 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 to u...

Page 230: ...h discs before you can play a compact disc Each of the 6 trays holds one disc Load the trays from bottom to top placing a disc in the tray label side up If you load a disc label side down the disc wil...

Page 231: ...CD changer symbol will appear on the radio display If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play When a CD begins playi...

Page 232: ...available on your radio SIDE Press this button to select the next disc in the changer Each time you press this button LOADING will appear on the display and the disc number on the radio display will...

Page 233: ...ts every time you travel With the radio off and the clock displayed use FF and RW to select home or away presets To select the away presets press and hold FF for five counts until you hear a beep The...

Page 234: ...o station When listening to a cassette tape the up or down arrow button can be used to SEEK forward and rearward through the tape Pressing the up or down arrow button when listening to a CD will cause...

Page 235: ...may occur when making or receiving phone calls charging the phone s battery or simply having the phone on This interference is described as an increased level of static while listening to the radio If...

Page 236: ...ette 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...

Page 237: ...time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the broken tape detection feature is active again You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt...

Page 238: ...are not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surfaces are damaged they could interfere with radio reception Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting The metallic film...

Page 239: ...en Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Control System 4 10 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet...

Page 240: ...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 241: ...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 242: ...arried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the lega...

Page 243: ...right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the co...

Page 244: ...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 245: ...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 246: ...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 247: ...n slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and...

Page 248: ...t need to limit wheel spin You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The TRACTION READY message should display briefly on the Driver Information Center The traction cont...

Page 249: ...hose places You can lose control Refer to Traction Control System in the Index What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and...

Page 250: ...apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depend...

Page 251: ...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 252: ...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 253: ...ing In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to sp...

Page 254: ...or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to r...

Page 255: ...They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for y...

Page 256: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to...

Page 257: ...rake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the ro...

Page 258: ...lowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inc...

Page 259: ...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 260: ...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 261: ...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 262: ...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 263: ...or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going d...

Page 264: ...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 265: ...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 266: ...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 267: ...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 268: ...owed 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 how much...

Page 269: ...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 203 lbs 92 kg in the trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than th...

Page 270: ...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 271: ...railer 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 sp...

Page 272: ...ght passenger s weight cargo weight trailer weight The GCVW should never be more than 7 200 lbs 3 273 kg It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside tempe...

Page 273: ...er tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After...

Page 274: ...e CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the s...

Page 275: ...are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still w...

Page 276: ...ng other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may t...

Page 277: ...gular brakes and hold the pedal down while you D Start your engine D Shift into a gear and D Be sure the parking brake has released 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clea...

Page 278: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 18 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 19 Chan...

Page 279: ...t panel between the two air vents Press the button in to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off The light in the center of the button will flash indicating that the hazard warning...

Page 280: ...te 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 result in costly damage to your vehi...

Page 281: ...ghter or accessory power outlets Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave yo...

Page 282: ...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 But if a b...

Page 283: ...amage the battery and maybe other parts too Also don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts c...

Page 284: ...ehicle has a remote negative terminal marked GND located near the power steering fluid reservoir Attach the cable to the remote negative terminal provided If the SECURITY light flashes wait until the...

Page 285: ...A Remote Positive Terminal B Good Battery C Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the remote negative terminal GND or the heavy unpainted metal engine part on t...

Page 286: ...ction Operating Mode Should an overheated engine condition exist and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders help...

Page 287: ...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 your engine is overheated the liqui...

Page 288: ...ir conditioner is on turn it off 2 Dial the temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the windows as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the hig...

Page 289: ...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 290: ...ine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Prot...

Page 291: ...coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Ste...

Page 292: ...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 293: ...upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A...

Page 294: ...engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the lev...

Page 295: ...wout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and...

Page 296: ...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 297: ...changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover located in your trunk To gain access to the instructions spare tire and jacking equipment do the following 1 Press the area at the front of the...

Page 298: ...hat holds the wrench and jack 4 Remove the wheel wrench jack and spare tire from the trunk See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the compact spare tire The tools you...

Page 299: ...wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don t try to remove it with your hands For models having wheel nuts exposed use the wheel wrench to rem...

Page 300: ...ind the jacking location from the diagrams above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding The notches may be labeled JACK with an arrow pointing to the jacking location on the...

Page 301: ...cle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the jac...

Page 302: ...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 or a paper towel to do this but b...

Page 303: ...l nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower...

Page 304: ...the wheel wrench CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel...

Page 305: ...to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing the Flat Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the...

Page 306: ...se injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full...

Page 307: ...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 308: ...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 309: ...utomatic Transaxle Fluid 6 24 Engine Coolant 6 27 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 27 Power Steering Fluid 6 28 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 30 Brakes 6 33 Battery 6 35 Bulb Replacement 6 45 Windshield Wiper Bl...

Page 310: ...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 311: ...t This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane...

Page 312: ...rs return to your authorized Vehicle dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be c...

Page 313: ...any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contac...

Page 314: ...nition and the VALET lockout button is in OFF 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 the cap by the te...

Page 315: ...g 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 can det...

Page 316: ...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 317: ...nel With Night Vision Without Night Vision Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever The lever is located under the front edge of the grille on vehicles with Night...

Page 318: ...t Bussed Electrical Center C Engine Coolant Surge Tank D Power Steering Fluid E Engine Oil Fill Cap F Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder H Transaxle Dipstick Fluid Fill Location I Engine Air...

Page 319: ...dded reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The...

Page 320: ...Capacities and Specifications in the 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...

Page 321: ...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 322: ...ecommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your...

Page 323: ...r your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or...

Page 324: ...t Overview in the Index 1 Loosen both wing screws on the top of the engine air cleaner filter assembly 2 Lift up the outboard side of the engine air cleaner filter cover at an angle while pulling towa...

Page 325: ...ssembly Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Maintenance Schedule booklet CAUTION Operating the engine with the air c...

Page 326: ...tment air filter see your Maintenance Schedule booklet The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located under the hood near the windshield on the passenger s side of the vehicle 1...

Page 327: ...he flat tip of the screwdriver between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle Then push in to flatten the pin holding the air filter in place Gently remove the air...

Page 328: ...t use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require change until the message CHANGE TRANS FLUID appears on the Driver Information Center See Scheduled Maintenance Serv...

Page 329: ...t the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50_F 10_C If it s colder than 50_F 10_C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your v...

Page 330: ...er filter assembly to reach the transaxle fluid cap turn the cap counterclockwise to remove Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three s...

Page 331: ...h that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as d...

Page 332: ...OOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warn...

Page 333: ...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 334: ...surge 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 an...

Page 335: ...lacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE The surge tank cap is a 18 psi 124 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and pos...

Page 336: ...en it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use T...

Page 337: ...ank is 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 freez...

Page 338: ...eak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work 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 l...

Page 339: ...brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just...

Page 340: ...ons or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help p...

Page 341: ...y When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories...

Page 342: ...cle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You c...

Page 343: ...ulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Head...

Page 344: ...he two bolts at the top of the headlamp assembly 3 Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the headlamp assembly to gain access to the bulb socket 4 Use a screwdriver to help pry the headlamp assembly away f...

Page 345: ...eadlamp assembly with both hands and pull hard enough so that the whole assembly opens freely 6 Use a screwdriver to remove the bulb socket dust cover 7 Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwi...

Page 346: ...ller panel in the correct location 2 Reset each push pin by holding each by the outer circle while pushing up on the pin assembly from below The center portion of the push pin should now be above the...

Page 347: ...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 348: ...ork stopped while headlamp aiming 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 inflate...

Page 349: ...r B is lined up with zero Once the horizontal aim 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 t...

Page 350: ...w beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being dimed This should allow the beam cut off of the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface NOT...

Page 351: ...Headlamps described previously 2 Disconnect the cornering lamp bulb by pulling the bulb out of the socket Do not twist or turn the bulb 3 Replace cornering lamp bulb by pushing the bulb directly into...

Page 352: ...ess lift off the bulb socket dust cover See Step 1 under Headlamps described previously 2 Press the tab down and turn the housing socket clockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 3 Remove t...

Page 353: ...rn For proper windshield wiper blade length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Turn the ignition to ACC and turn the...

Page 354: ...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 355: ...o the 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...

Page 356: ...the trunk Tire pressure status and tire pressure warnings are shown on the Driver Information Center DIC display See Driver Information Center DIC in the Index for details regarding DIC controls and d...

Page 357: ...re Label which is located on the rear edge of the driver s side rear door shows the correct inflation pressure for the tires on your vehicle The TPM system also allows the driver to check the air pres...

Page 358: ...ion After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Vehicles equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system will need...

Page 359: ...re if any of the following statements are true D You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire D You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber D The tread or sidewa...

Page 360: ...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 361: ...fety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contr...

Page 362: ...er separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give...

Page 363: ...on in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedo...

Page 364: ...n t spin your wheels NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires If you have other tires use tire chains only where legal and only w...

Page 365: ...uer 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 these wil...

Page 366: ...a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry D For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner Se...

Page 367: ...o provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will...

Page 368: ...t 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 Your Vehicl...

Page 369: ...sive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials s...

Page 370: ...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 371: ...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 372: ...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 373: ...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 374: ...four individual fuses LF low RF low LF high and RF high 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 ri...

Page 375: ...er and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can The MaxiFuses are located in two Bussed Electrical Centers BEC one located in the engine compartment on the passenger s...

Page 376: ...5 Headlamp Low Beam Left 6 Headlamp Low Beam Right 7 Instrument Panel 8 Powertrain Control Module Battery 9 Headlamp High Beam Right 10 Headlamp High Beam Left 11 Ignition 1 12 Fog 13 Transmission 14...

Page 377: ...Horn 32 Air Conditioner Clutch Mini Relays Usage 33 Not Used 34 Accessory Mini Relays Usage 35 Not Used 36 Starter 1 37 Cooling Fan Secondary 38 Ignition 1 39 Cooling Fan Series Parallel 40 Cooling Fa...

Page 378: ...he battery and wires be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion Do not remove covers from covered parts Do not store anything under the seat as objects could touch exposed wires and cau...

Page 379: ...through the proper slots in the seat cushion Don t let the safety belts get twisted 2 Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on t...

Page 380: ...mbar Antenna 5 Driver Door Module 6 Heated Seat Left Rear 7 Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering 8 Supplemental Inflation Restraint 9 Not Used 10 Lamps Park Right 11 Fuel Tank Ventilation Solenoid 12 I...

Page 381: ...h 30 Hazard Signal 31 Reverse Locks 32 Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension 33 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Minifuses Usage 34 Ignition 3 Rear 35 Antilock Braking System 36 Heated Seat...

Page 382: ...ectronic Level Control Compressor Circuit Breakers Usage 56 Power Seats 57 Power Windows Mini Relays Usage 58 Cigar Lighter 59 Right Rear Defog MaxiFuses Usage 60 Park Brake 61 Rear Defog 62 HVAC Blow...

Page 383: ...ommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information Engine Specifications Displacement 279 cubic inches 4 565 cc Type 4 6 L DOHC V8 VIN Engine Code DeVille and DHS...

Page 384: ...ck fluid level after filling Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Air Cleaner Filter Element AC Type A1208C Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element AC Type Fuel Filter Element AC Type GF 627 E...

Page 385: ...ustomer Assistance for 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 Speec...

Page 386: ...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 387: ...is informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a 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 gi...

Page 388: ...to Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colon...

Page 389: ...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 390: ...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 391: ...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 392: ...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 393: ...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 394: ...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 395: ...rio K1A 0N5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 458 8006 o...

Page 396: ...nd transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 50 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains i...

Page 397: ...utside U S A please write to the above address for quotation 2001 120 00 2001 50 00 2001 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax...

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