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Hood Release

To lift the hood, use the following steps:

1. Pull the lever inside the

vehicle to open the
hood. It is located on the
lower left side of the
instrument panel.

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the

secondary hood release which is located below the
front grille.

3. Move the release lever to the left as you raise

the hood.

Summary of Contents for 2002 Seville

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Page 3: ...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 4: ...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 the re is something that c...

Page 5: ...nt colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that us...

Page 6: ...v These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle...

Page 7: ...13 Here are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Driver Position 1 20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 21 Right Front Passenger Po...

Page 8: ...e entire seat up or down D To move the seat forward or rearward slide the seat control forward or rearward Four Way Power Lumbar Control If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature the driver s and p...

Page 9: ...positions Use the following steps to program each button 1 Adjust the driver s seat including the seatback recliner lumbar head restraint and shoulder belt height adjustments both outside mirrors and...

Page 10: ...driver To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time press one of the power seat controls or memory buttons Two personalized exit positions can be set by first recalling the driving posit...

Page 11: ...higher temperature The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is turned on The heating elements in the seats automatically turn off when the vehicle s ignition is turned off Only the outboar...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...estraint up or down Lift up on the switch to move the head restraint up Press down on the switch to move the head restraint down The top of the head restraint should be closest to the top of your head...

Page 14: ...ot move up and down Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explai...

Page 15: ...kle 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 16: ...1 10 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it...

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

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...tion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR Systems...

Page 28: ...work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And...

Page 29: ...le while still maintaining control of the vehicle Front 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 ser...

Page 30: ...ir 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 information How t...

Page 31: ...1 25 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 32: ...ght not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant an...

Page 33: ...system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impac...

Page 34: ...l air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s side impact air bags What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it qui...

Page 35: ...ts D Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system whe...

Page 36: ...ied to do so The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners You ll find them on the buckle end of the safety belts for the dri...

Page 37: ...der belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If thi...

Page 38: ...ll up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you wo...

Page 39: ...d cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if...

Page 40: ...eed for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Infants...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...ants 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 youn...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...aps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type...

Page 47: ...at as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restra...

Page 48: ...e placed If you have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and...

Page 49: ...p 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 restraint Secure the child in the child restraint wh...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...lpful 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 directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint jus...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...hten 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 T...

Page 55: ...ld cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strik...

Page 56: ...on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...ing Your Engine 2 25 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 27 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 31 Parking Brake 2 33 Shifting Into PARK P 2 35 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 35 Parking Over Things That Burn 2...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...on the switch once Express Up Window This feature is on both front power windows Press the up arrow on the switch to the second position to activate the express up feature If you want to stop the win...

Page 61: ...ng the power window control will turn off the anti pinch feature If this happens a power window won t stop if something gets in the way You or others could be injured and your window could be damaged...

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: ...Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made Any new PASS Key III key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle See PASS Key III in the Index for more information on programming...

Page 64: ...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 or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help...

Page 65: ...em but they cannot unlock the doors Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of PARK P all the doors will l...

Page 66: ...Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is o...

Page 67: ...3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your keyless entry system Remote Keyless Entry RKE system is intended to be used as an added veh...

Page 68: ...heck to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation Lock When you pr...

Page 69: ...be used to recall the memory settings for up to two drivers For more information see Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features and Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel in the Index Matching...

Page 70: ...er won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use c...

Page 71: ...pen because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or...

Page 72: ...valet lockout switch must be in OFF You can also press the button with the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter to open the trunk To disable this feature see Valet Lockout Switch in t...

Page 73: ...r as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk release handle could damage it There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch Th...

Page 74: ...transaxle will be locked And remember 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 stor...

Page 75: ...ivates only if you use a power door lock with the door open or the remote keyless entry transmitter To avoid activating the alarm by accident do the following D The vehicle should be locked with the d...

Page 76: ...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 to be replaced you may...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...er s key Then continue with Step 3 To program the new key do the following 1 Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it 2 Insert the current driver s key in the ignition and start the engine If the...

Page 79: ...n 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 more informa...

Page 80: ...position starts the engine Retained Accessory Power RAP The following accessories on your vehicle may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from ON to OFF D Cellular Phone If E...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...rts briefly but then stops again do the same thing NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the e...

Page 83: ...gging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a prope...

Page 84: ...s could 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...

Page 85: ...or Snow in the Index for additional information NEUTRAL N In this 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 y...

Page 86: ...f this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is...

Page 87: ...ge your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could cause overheating and damage the transaxle Use your brakes to hold your ve...

Page 88: ...king brake should release If the parking brake has not been fully released and you try to drive off with the parking brake on the BRAKE indicator light will come on and stay on and a multiple chime wi...

Page 89: ...by the arrow in the illustration If the parking brake does not release you should have your vehicle towed to your dealer for service NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brake...

Page 90: ...re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P by...

Page 91: ...RK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too muc...

Page 92: ...ove the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try the following 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC Open and close the driver s door to turn...

Page 93: ...coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the...

Page 94: ...sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into 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 The horn can be sounded by...

Page 95: ...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 the control is bumped the st...

Page 96: ...the direction of the turn or lane change Raise or 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 is...

Page 97: ...re lets you use the high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass Pull the turn signal lever toward you briefly to flash to pass When you do the following will occur D...

Page 98: ...ted on the lever to adjust the delay time The higher you turn the INT ADJ band the more frequent the wipers will operate OFF Lower the lever to its resting position OFF to turn off the wipers MIST Pul...

Page 99: ...urning the INT ADJ band to one of the five sensitivity levels The bottom INT ADJ position is the lowest sensitivity setting level one This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between...

Page 100: ...rn to your original wiping speed To spray washer fluid on the windshield in the demand mode press and hold the button until you have enough fluid and the wipers will either stop or return to your orig...

Page 101: ...trol System in the Index When road conditions allow you 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 yo...

Page 102: ...nd the accelerator pedal You will now cruise at the higher speed D Press RES ACC Hold it there until you get up to the speed that you want and then release it To increase your speed in very small amou...

Page 103: ...gear due to the grade of the downhill slope you may not want to attempt to use your cruise control feature Ending Cruise Control To turn off the cruise control step lightly on the brake pedal or CRUIS...

Page 104: ...e activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds To operate the Twilight SentinelR feature must be turned on See Twilight Sentinel...

Page 105: ...w beam headlamp operation will occur When the Twilight Sentinel lever is on and it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and the high beam headlamps at reduced brightness will take ove...

Page 106: ...ate Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn with the multifunction lever They provide more light for cornering Twilight SentinelR T...

Page 107: ...ead dark and the exterior lamps or the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will be on whenever the ignition is on Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on the...

Page 108: ...e interior lamp lever located in the overhead console has three positions OFF AUTO and ON When the interior lamp lever is in OFF the lamps are turned off Only the driver s door controls and ignition s...

Page 109: ...y turning the instrument panel brightness knob counterclockwise to dim and clockwise to brighten lighting Reading Lamps The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console These lamps and the...

Page 110: ...lamp glove box lamp cigarette lighters or the garage door opener When the ignition is turned off the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes three minutes if a new car ha...

Page 111: ...vehicle is started Compass Operation Press the on off button once to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for approxima...

Page 112: ...If 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 foll...

Page 113: ...n going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To return the mirror to its original position push outward Be sure to return both mirrors to their original unfolded po...

Page 114: ...ed This feature can be enabled disabled through the Driver Information Center See Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features in the Index for more information Convex Outside Mirror Your passenge...

Page 115: ...he cupholder can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located in front of the armrest and unfolding it Close the lid to secure it Convenience Net The convenience net attaches to the floor of the...

Page 116: ...s side footwell Open the flip out door to access the cigarette lighter Your vehicle may also have a lighter on the back of the center console near the rear seat air outlet Press the lighter all the w...

Page 117: ...when the ignition is in ACC or ON and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition OFF If you would like the accessory power outlet to operate regardless of ignition position and for extended periods of...

Page 118: ...ned for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the accessory power outlets can cause damage not covered by your warranty Cellular Tel...

Page 119: ...he system will automatically reset and redial This ensures connection to the center there is no additional action required Press the Communication button to cancel the automatic redial Emergency Butto...

Page 120: ...icle to your dealership as soon as possible for assistance Cellular Antenna The cellular antenna on the outside of your vehicle is critical to effective communication using the OnStar system Optimum c...

Page 121: ...88 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 Route Support An advisor can provide direc...

Page 122: ...ort to contact an appropriate provider OnStar cannot promise that the providers will respond in a timely manner or at all Assist Handles An assist handle above each door can be used when getting out o...

Page 123: ...half way open The comfort stop position is designed to help reduce noise and make the rear seat passengers more comfortable The glass panel may then be fully opened by pressing the ROOF switch again I...

Page 124: ...than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not ha...

Page 125: ...turer of HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram HomeLink Operating the HomeLink Tr...

Page 126: ...matically stop transmitting after two seconds In this case you should press and hold the HomeLink button see Steps 2 and 3 under Programming the HomeLink Transmitter while you press and re press cycle...

Page 127: ...2 70 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 128: ...E Instrument Panel Cluster F Windshield Wiper Washer Lever G Audio Steering Wheel Controls H Ignition Switch I Air Vent Control Thumbwheel J Hazard Warning Flasher Button K Audio System L Exterior La...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...ed to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel The two trip modes are indicated by Trip A and Trip B In order to change from one mode to the other press the A B portion of the TRIP butto...

Page 131: ...utton located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel you can go back and forth from English miles to metric kilometers Other readings such as temperature fuel and trip odometer also...

Page 132: ...The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to you...

Page 133: ...nd stay on for about 70 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled the light will come on briefly but the chime will not sound Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the i...

Page 134: ...after you start your vehicle The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to war...

Page 135: ...and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See T...

Page 136: ...lso on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on bri...

Page 137: ...rning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Engine Coolant Temper...

Page 138: ...e Overheating in the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which...

Page 139: ...smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty NOTICE Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement...

Page 140: ...s 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 restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady fo...

Page 141: ...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 142: ...ot covered by your warranty This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure The light goes on when you turn your key to ON or START It goes off once you start your engin...

Page 143: ...out when the fog lamps are turned off For more information about the fog lamps see Fog Lamps in the Index Lights On Reminder Light United States Canada This light comes on whenever the parking lamps a...

Page 144: ...he Driver Information Center DIC and a single chime will sound Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is...

Page 145: ...Equipped ENGINE OIL LIFE TRANS FLUID LIFE PHONE Option and FEATURE PROGRAMMING and Blank Display INFO Information RESET Pressing this button will reset the MPG AVG GAL FUEL USED AVG MPH TIMER ENGINE...

Page 146: ...opped To reset it press and hold the INFO RESET button until the display reads TIMER 00 00 00 Press the INFO button to exit from the TIMER display D ENGINE OIL LIFE Press the INFO button to display EN...

Page 147: ...e Driver Information Center DIC Messages later in this section for more information LF RF LR RR TIRE If Equipped On vehicles equipped with the tire pressure monitor this message shows the tire pressur...

Page 148: ...necessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH 8 This message shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging more than 16 volts To avoid being stranded have the...

Page 149: ...there is a low level of engine coolant Have the cooling system serviced by a technician as soon as possible CHECK FUEL GAGE 50 This message will appear when the fuel supply is less than 5 gallons 18...

Page 150: ...Loading Information Label located on the rear edge of the driver s door For more information regarding proper tire inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure in the Index If a tire is low you should stop a...

Page 151: ...amage can result from an overheated engine See Engine Overheating in the Index ENGINE HOT AC OFF 16 This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature T...

Page 152: ...not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected Severe damage to the engine can result A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 141 The passenger...

Page 153: ...roblem You should see your dealer for service Reduce your speed and drive accordingly A single chime will also sound when this message is displayed SERVICE STEERING SYS 127 This message is displayed w...

Page 154: ...difficult driving situations by making the most of whatever road conditions will permit If the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message comes on you ll know that something has caused your vehicle to start to sp...

Page 155: ...ENDED 56 This message displays when the traction control system has been temporarily shut off because your vehicle s brakes have overheated This message does not indicate a problem with your vehicle s...

Page 156: ...e last set position If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program additional personalizationfeatures thedriver s preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless...

Page 157: ...do the following 1 Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until REMOTE RECALL MEMORY appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on...

Page 158: ...uto Exit Seat If Equipped This feature will move the driver s seat to the previously programmed exit position when the ignition is turned off and the driver s door is opened Programmable Modes Mode 1...

Page 159: ...the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until AUTO EXIT STRG WHEEL appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on the feature press the ON OFF button until ON appears on...

Page 160: ...ming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Lights Flash at Lock This feature allows the parking lamps to flash once when the re...

Page 161: ...was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 2 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To determine the mode to which the vehicle is pro...

Page 162: ...med or to program the vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until EXT LIGHTS A...

Page 163: ...ming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Driver Unlock in PARK P This feature allows the driver s door to automatically unloc...

Page 164: ...odes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 2 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To d...

Page 165: ...s on the DIC display To turn it off press the ON OFF button until OFF appears on the display The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions lat...

Page 166: ...dex for more information Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to Mode 2 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been...

Page 167: ...Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the instructions listed previously 2 Press the down arrow on the INFO button until TIRE PRESSURE DISPLAY appears on the DIC display 3 To turn on the feature press...

Page 168: ...ing or when the engine is first started after a short trip To ensure proper automatic climate control operation the outside air temperature display may not update as quickly as expected This is to all...

Page 169: ...DIC may display a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when you changed your oil For more information see Maintenance Schedule in the Index If you see CHANGE...

Page 170: ...contiguous United States and Canada In addition the system includes intersection and freeway entrances route planning a programmable address book points of interest a list of restaurants emergency pho...

Page 171: ...rking URPA senses how close your vehicle is to an object The distance is determined by the four ultrasonic sensors located on the rear bumper When you shift into REVERSE R and an object is detected th...

Page 172: ...ee of mud dirt snow ice and slush or materials such as paint or the system may not work properly If after cleaning the rear bumper and driving forward at least 15 mph 25 km h the display continues to...

Page 173: ...Setting the Clock 3 12 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player 3 17 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data Systems RDS Digital Signal Processing DSP an...

Page 174: ...s equipped with the climate control personalization feature you will be able to program your preferred climate control settings and recall them using your remote keyless entry transmitter See Climate...

Page 175: ...climate control system will stay in the selected mode until the MODE switch the DEFROST button or the AUTO button is pressed again Press the left or right arrow to cycle through the following availabl...

Page 176: ...ir delivery mode Air will come from the floor ducts the instrument panel or windshield outlets The fan speed will vary as the system maintains the selected temperature setting To find your comfort zon...

Page 177: ...to prevent fogging under most normal conditions If you select defrost mode or a fan speed manually this function will be canceled If you leave your vehicle the system will remember the control setting...

Page 178: ...lay Outside air will be brought in and sent through the floor ducts and the instrument panel outlets The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it In automatic operation your fa...

Page 179: ...system will automatically shut off after 10 minutes If further defogging is desired press the button again The system will automatically shut off after five minutes for any cycles after the initial a...

Page 180: ...you can stop the airflow by moving the thumbwheel located on each outlet downward Rear Ventilation The direction and quantity of airflow for the rear seats can also be adjusted at the rear of the cent...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...s include the set temperatures for the driver and front passenger the air conditioning the mode and the fan speed This feature does not recall recirculation or defrost Each driver 1 or 2 has a corresp...

Page 183: ...ked with the remote keyless entry transmitter or D Automatic recall of the climate control settings when a key is placed in the ignition For programming information see Vehicle Programming and Persona...

Page 184: ...RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Setting the Clock Press and hold HR or MN until the time display begins to...

Page 185: ...seconds to scan radio stations and associated tone settings The radio will go to a station play for five seconds then go on to the next station Press this button again to stop scanning To scan preset...

Page 186: ...ted When one side of your cassette tape is done playing auto reverse plays the other side of your cassette tape Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off but they will not start playing until th...

Page 187: ...button to change the side of the tape that is playing Eject Press this 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 a...

Page 188: ...t disc Release it to return to playing speed FF Fast Forward Press and hold the right arrow to fast forward to another part of the compact disc Release it to return to playing speed SEEK When this but...

Page 189: ...humid If so wait about an hour and try again D If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your...

Page 190: ...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 Press this button to select AM FM1 or FM2 weather or XM1...

Page 191: ...e to reset your radio presets because the radio remembers them Setting the Tone Bass Treble TONE Press and release this button until the desired tone BASS TREBLE or MIDRANGE appears on the display The...

Page 192: ...This setting is used to enhance the stereo effect SPACIOUS This setting is used to make the listening space seem larger Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems RDS RDS mode giv...

Page 193: ...r a cassette tape or compact disc is playing If the radio tunes to a related network station for an alert announcement it will return to the original station when the announcement is finished If the c...

Page 194: ...appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed MSG will disappear from the display until another new MSG is received XMtSatellite Radio If Equipped XM is a national satellite radi...

Page 195: ...cel PTY mode press and release the PTY button PTY will disappear from the display Playing a Cassette Tape With the radio on insert a cassette tape The tape will begin playing as soon as it is inserted...

Page 196: ...his button again to stop scanning SIDE Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing Eject Press this button located to the right of the cassette tape slot to stop a tape when it is...

Page 197: ...tte tapes Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined compact disc symbol appears on the...

Page 198: ...n to the next track Press this button again to stop scanning Eject Press this button located to the right of the CD slot to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject m...

Page 199: ...n AM FM stereo navigation radio system that includes digital sound processing DSP a Radio Data System RDS with program type selections PTY that will seek out the kind of music you want to listen to Th...

Page 200: ...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 201: ...st few seconds of each track on a disc Press SCAN again to stop scanning The CD will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display To scan each disc press SCAN for more than two seconds you...

Page 202: ...2 will be recalled The settings can also be recalled by pressing the MEMORY seat buttons 1 or 2 located on the driver s door Your radio can store home and away presets Home and away presets allow you...

Page 203: ...o THEFTLOCK will be activated and the audio system will not play If the radio is removed from your vehicle the original VIN in the radio can be used to trace the radio back to your vehicle Audio Steer...

Page 204: ...reception from coast to coast Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with Satellite radio signals causing the sound to come and go Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interfere...

Page 205: ...ting 2 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you...

Page 206: ...if it is the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use...

Page 207: ...cator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your...

Page 208: ...TICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield or rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the grid lines and affect your...

Page 209: ...en Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Control System 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet...

Page 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...n 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 an increasing number of U S states an...

Page 213: ...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 214: ...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 215: ...al 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 b...

Page 216: ...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 The comp...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...m off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the syste...

Page 219: ...ion If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand 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 cur...

Page 220: ...the transaxle shifts automatically as vehicle speed changes Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck...

Page 221: ...a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whil...

Page 222: ...dicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not g...

Page 223: ...what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle De...

Page 224: ...ith reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not r...

Page 225: ...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 your eyes to readjust to the dark When you...

Page 226: ...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 227: ...in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes wor...

Page 228: ...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 229: ...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 230: ...with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with th...

Page 231: ...o If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Cadillac dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help...

Page 232: ...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 233: ...ownhill 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...

Page 234: ...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 235: ...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 236: ...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 237: ...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 238: ...towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy To...

Page 239: ...icle must be towed you should use a dolly See Dolly Towing later in this section for more information Dolly Towing Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly To tow your vehicle using a dolly follow thes...

Page 240: ...This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all options not installed in the factory The other label is the Certification label found on the r...

Page 241: ...ses tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle ca...

Page 242: ...ntify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving...

Page 243: ...aster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight D the weight of the trailer D...

Page 244: ...VW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your...

Page 245: ...e a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving D Will you have to...

Page 246: ...ments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand...

Page 247: ...Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your dealer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you sig...

Page 248: ...ooling system may temporarily overheat See Engine Overheating in the Index Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong yo...

Page 249: ...you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cool...

Page 250: ...hat can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 10 Towing Your Vehicle 5 10 Engine Overheating 5 13 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 20 Cha...

Page 251: ...etween the two air vents This light located on the instrument panel will flash and a multiple chime will sound indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on Your hazard warning flashers work no m...

Page 252: ...ntain 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 re...

Page 253: ...jump start procedure Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wou...

Page 254: ...teering fluid reservoir It is marked GND See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the hood It is located under t...

Page 255: ...h water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables...

Page 256: ...battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal location of the vehicle with the good battery Use a remote negative termin...

Page 257: ...battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service NOTICE Damage to your vehicle may result from el...

Page 258: ...t the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good...

Page 259: ...n the Index Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates...

Page 260: ...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 261: ...you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 Set the temperature control to the highest heat setting and open the windows as necessary 2 If you re in a traffic jam...

Page 262: ...ling 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 underhood electric fan I...

Page 263: ...ses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engi...

Page 264: ...portant that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coo...

Page 265: ...sure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot c...

Page 266: ...ld 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 col...

Page 267: ...r hose is no longer 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...

Page 268: ...oper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches at or above the fill mark at the forward edge of the surge tank 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight an...

Page 269: ...under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next p...

Page 270: ...e equipment you ll need is in the trunk Instructions for 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 equipme...

Page 271: ...3 Unscrew the wing nuts to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack 4 Remove the wheel wrench jack and compact spare tire from the trunk See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for mo...

Page 272: ...ools you ll be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench B Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire STS shown SLS similar 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remov...

Page 273: ...agrams above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding The front location is 9 0 inches 23 cm from the rear edge of the front wheel well and the rear location is 2 5 inches 7 c...

Page 274: ...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 jack lift head until the jack fits...

Page 275: ...n 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 be sure to use a scraper or wir...

Page 276: ...he wheel nuts 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 277: ...even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and...

Page 278: ...and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all...

Page 279: ...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 size tire as soon as...

Page 280: ...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 281: ...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 282: ...gine Oil 6 17 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 24 Engine Coolant 6 29 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 30 Brakes 6 34 Battery 6 36 Bulb Replacement 6 47 Windshield Wiper Blade Repla...

Page 283: ...ou want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manua...

Page 284: ...ak or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affe...

Page 285: ...our vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not avail...

Page 286: ...thing to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use...

Page 287: ...s Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your ve...

Page 288: ...el door release strap is located inside the trunk on the driver s side of the vehicle Pull the strap to release the fuel door While refueling hang the fuel cap by the tether from the hook on the fuel...

Page 289: ...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 installe...

Page 290: ...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 291: ...er inside the vehicle to open the hood It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release which is located below the...

Page 292: ...ield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Underhood Fuse Block C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Location E Engine Oil Dipstick F Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir G Transaxle Fluid Cap and Dipstic...

Page 293: ...ecking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dips...

Page 294: ...l 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 cap is located behind the radiator...

Page 295: ...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 296: ...need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life Systemt Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is ba...

Page 297: ...ENGINE OIL LIFE 2 Press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100 OIL LIFE is displayed on the DIC The oil life indicator is now reset What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain element...

Page 298: ...ehicle See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Be sure the engine has cooled before following these steps to replace the engine air cleaner filter 1 Loosen the ai...

Page 299: ...r latches 4 Move the cover out of the way 5 Take out the engine air cleaner filter and remove any loose debris that may be found lying in the base 6 Install a new air filter element See Normal Mainten...

Page 300: ...ne when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not...

Page 301: ...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 Services in the Index How to Check B...

Page 302: ...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 303: ...engine air cleaner 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...

Page 304: ...ther than DEXRONR III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipst...

Page 305: ...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 306: ...engine 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 NO...

Page 307: ...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 radiator are hot The vehicle must be...

Page 308: ...urn 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 18 psi 124...

Page 309: ...dex for reservoir location How to Check Power Steering 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 dip...

Page 310: ...r fluid reservoir is located next to the underhood fuse block on the passenger s side of the vehicle Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE D When usi...

Page 311: ...stem If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak 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 Addin...

Page 312: ...This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash...

Page 313: ...that let you know when the brake pads are significantly worn and new pads are needed The CHANGE BRAKE PADS message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center when the brake pads are worn and n...

Page 314: ...ithout the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the veh...

Page 315: ...t cushion To access the battery see Removing the Rear Seat Cushion in the Index You don t need to access the battery to jump start your vehicle See Jump Starting in the Index CAUTION A battery that is...

Page 316: ...he black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t c...

Page 317: ...ON The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualifi...

Page 318: ...n removing the grommets 3 Remove the two bolts fastening the headlamp to the headlamp mounting bracket 4 Pull the headlamp straight forward to disengage the locator pin at the outboard edge of the hea...

Page 319: ...6 38 6 Then turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing 7 Remove the headlamp bulb socket...

Page 320: ...ousing 9 After reinstalling the bulb and socket reinstall the rubber cover Make sure it fully covers the headlamp socket 10 To replace the high beam bulb turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unloc...

Page 321: ...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 322: ...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 323: ...the vertical aim Headlamp Vertical Aiming NOTICE Horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim Adjusting the vertical aim first will result in an incorrect head...

Page 324: ...on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the...

Page 325: ...l aiming screw C until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line The top edge of the cut off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for...

Page 326: ...m the lamp housing 3 To remove the old bulb grasp the socket firmly and pull the bulb out 4 Install the new bulb and reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp housing Rear Turn Signal Lamps and Taillamp...

Page 327: ...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 328: ...r 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 replace the wiper blade assembly do the foll...

Page 329: ...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 330: ...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 331: ...nd sensor technology to check tire pressure levels Sensors mounted on each road wheel transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the trunk Tire pressure status and tire pressure warnings...

Page 332: ...he INFO button the DIC screen will show which tire s has the low or high pressure condition See Inflation Tire Pressure in the Index for information regarding correct tire inflation If a tire is low y...

Page 333: ...rly while the compact spare tire is installed Anytime you replace one or more tires or rotate your tires the TPM system will need to be reset A special tool is needed to reset the sensor identificatio...

Page 334: ...to reset the sensor identification codes See your dealer for service Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on th...

Page 335: ...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 336: ...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 337: ...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 338: ...of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessi...

Page 339: ...ter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way...

Page 340: ...and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous Y...

Page 341: ...d damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front t...

Page 342: ...one D Paint Thinner D Turpentine D Lacquer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this man...

Page 343: ...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 344: ...rovide 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 rem...

Page 345: ...hs During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle prov...

Page 346: ...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 347: ...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 348: ...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 349: ...6 68 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials...

Page 350: ...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 Identif...

Page 351: ...iring 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 Windshield Wiper Fu...

Page 352: ...ehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can The MaxiFuses are located in two fuse blocks one...

Page 353: ...ge 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 Lamps 13 Transmission 14 Cruise Control 1...

Page 354: ...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 Fan Prima...

Page 355: ...res 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 cause a short To rem...

Page 356: ...ts 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 the back frame 3 With the seat cushion lowered push rearward and then p...

Page 357: ...t Tilt and Telescoping Steering 4 SDAR XMtSatellite Radio If Equipped 5 Driver Door Module 6 Heated Seat Left Rear 7 Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering 8 Supplemental Inflation Restraint 9 Not Used 1...

Page 358: ...d 25 Passenger Door Module 26 Fuel Door Trunk Release Body 27 Interior Lamps 28 Rear HVAC Blower Minifuses Usage 29 Ignition Switch 30 Not Used 31 Heated Seat Right Front 32 Continuous Variable Road S...

Page 359: ...52 Trunk Release 53 Front Courtesy Lamps 54 Rear Courtesy Lamps 55 Electronic Level Control Compressor Mini Breakers Usage 56 Power Seats 57 Power Windows Mini Relays Usage 58 Cigarette Lighter 59 Re...

Page 360: ...ecifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Index for more information Engine Specifications Displac...

Page 361: ...ce work you ll need the proper service manual See Doing Your Own Service Work in the Index for additional information It is recommended that service work on your air conditioning system be performed b...

Page 362: ...services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 16 Part B Owner Checks and Services...

Page 363: ...t Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect...

Page 364: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what...

Page 365: ...s on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your se...

Page 366: ...aintenance Inspections following Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nulli...

Page 367: ...ll indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the Driver Information Center DIC will come on Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fue...

Page 368: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Page 369: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8...

Page 370: ...ce See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation i...

Page 371: ...all surfaces Clean as required An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote...

Page 372: ...d additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic w...

Page 373: ...replacement more often j Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces Clean as required An Emission Control Service See footnote j Rotate...

Page 374: ...vice See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation...

Page 375: ...all surfaces Clean as required An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for...

Page 376: ...high performance operation If you do not 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 Informati...

Page 377: ...and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine...

Page 378: ...e Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth D...

Page 379: ...ks in any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others c...

Page 380: ...regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking...

Page 381: ...d Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for prope...

Page 382: ...r Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive...

Page 383: ...drinkable water and use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part...

Page 384: ...Spring Anchor and Release Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood and Door Hing...

Page 385: ...vided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Page 386: ...7 25 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 387: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 388: ...ustomer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 5 Roadside Service 8 7 Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speec...

Page 389: ...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 390: ...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 391: ...96 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 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1...

Page 392: ...all 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details When calling from outside Canada please dial 1 905 644 3063 All TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more t...

Page 393: ...Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months 50 000 miles 80 000 km warranty period Items covered are hotel meals...

Page 394: ...The model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN mileage and date of delivery Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech Impaired Roadside Service is prepared to assist owners who have hearing difficu...

Page 395: ...portation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unles...

Page 396: ...and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be respo...

Page 397: ...ING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Hig...

Page 398: ...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 399: ...n Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models...

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