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Instrument Panel Cluster

The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know
how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive
safely and economically.

CTS (United States version shown, Canada similar)

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Summary of Contents for 2005 CTS

Page 1: ...ing Lights Gages and Indicators 3 34 Message Center 3 52 Driver Information Center DIC 3 58 Audio System s 3 88 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 38 Service...

Page 2: ...irst Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 05 14 04 All Rights Reserved Litho in U S A Part No 05CTS A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 05 14 04 All Rights Reserved Canadian O...

Page 3: ...ON These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these...

Page 4: ...warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text de...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...Child Restraint Systems 1 34 Where to Put the Restraint 1 36 Top Strap 1 37 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 39 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 39 Securing a Child Restraint D...

Page 8: ...your vehicle is equipped with power front seats the controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seat cushions Move the front of the horizontal control up or down to raise or lower the fro...

Page 9: ...e button for the driver and one for the front passenger Each button has three settings LO HI and off The active setting appears on the climate control panel display The LO setting warms the seatback a...

Page 10: ...where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place To return the seatback to the upright position pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback If your vehicle has power reclinin...

Page 11: ...s The shoulder belt can not do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can not do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The bel...

Page 12: ...estraints tilt forward and rearward also The rear seat head restraints work the same as the front head restraints You can remove the rear head restraints also Press the button located on top of the se...

Page 13: ...e trunk 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to fold down the other seatback CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there...

Page 14: ...s Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Do not let anyone ride...

Page 15: ...e Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 38 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here is why They work You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a...

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

Page 17: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 11...

Page 18: ...el 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 is why safety belts make...

Page 19: ...elts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags you still have to buckle up to get the most protec...

Page 20: ...r has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull th...

Page 21: ...pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt...

Page 22: ...o loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury...

Page 23: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 24: ...riously 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 much...

Page 25: ...across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can...

Page 26: ...ou 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 injured if...

Page 27: ...ar the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 14 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for the following If...

Page 28: ...own out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one pr...

Page 29: ...l up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 27 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to...

Page 30: ...njuries 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 there is a sudden stop or a cr...

Page 31: ...away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster s...

Page 32: ...c 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 elastic co...

Page 33: ...erson s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for...

Page 34: ...r belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fat...

Page 35: ...ose 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 passenger position...

Page 36: ...he belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The lap portion of th...

Page 37: ...ildren ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead...

Page 38: ...tem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints wh...

Page 39: ...k and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 40: ...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 surface against...

Page 41: ...es 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 positioner and...

Page 42: ...estraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the...

Page 43: ...traint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure peo...

Page 44: ...be placed If you have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it CAUTION Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint...

Page 45: ...e with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored There is no place to anchor the top strap in this position Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle ha...

Page 46: ...A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage C Top Tether A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint designed for that system 1 40...

Page 47: ...Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion See L...

Page 48: ...you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint whe...

Page 49: ...e shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push an...

Page 50: ...e the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates...

Page 51: ...ht front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 58 General Motors recommends that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your ch...

Page 52: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 53: ...le the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and ad...

Page 54: ...killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejecte...

Page 55: ...driver should sit as far back as possible 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 a...

Page 56: ...you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 39 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The front pa...

Page 57: ...driver s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door The right front passenger s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door 1...

Page 58: ...er and the passenger directly behind the driver is in the ceiling above the side windows The roof mounted side impact airbag for the front passenger and the passenger directly behind the front passeng...

Page 59: ...If something is between an occupant and an airbag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag...

Page 60: ...than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced depl...

Page 61: ...tor airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel instrument panel the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door and the ceiling of the vehicle near th...

Page 62: ...does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing t...

Page 63: ...lection and Event Data Recorders on page 7 10 Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for servi...

Page 64: ...nsing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal...

Page 65: ...designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the right front passenger seat is unoccupied the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat the system...

Page 66: ...e system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light a...

Page 67: ...t safety information A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing syste...

Page 68: ...tors They are probably part of the airbag systems Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need reg...

Page 69: ...roken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint syste...

Page 70: ...f the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help pro...

Page 71: ...m 2 18 Immobilizer 2 19 Immobilizer Operation 2 20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 22 New Vehicle Break In 2 22 Ignition Positions 2 22 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 24 Starting Your Engine 2 2...

Page 72: ...tside Convex Mirror 2 45 Outside Heated Mirrors 2 45 OnStar System 2 45 HomeLink Transmitter 2 47 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 48 Storage Areas 2 51 Glove Box 2 51 Cupholder s 2 51 Center Co...

Page 73: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not...

Page 74: ...ur vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle OnStar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStar System on pag...

Page 75: ...if battery replacement is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 5 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for servi...

Page 76: ...l again or turn the ignition to ON V Trunk Press this button to open the trunk The remote keyless entry transmitter can be used to recall the memory settings for up to two drivers For more information...

Page 77: ...er 2 Once the transmitter is separated use a pencil or similar object to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate 4 Snap t...

Page 78: ...Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There...

Page 79: ...oor lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed when the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened a chime will sound three times indicating that...

Page 80: ...or power door lock switch When the door is closed again it will not lock automatically Use the manual lever or the power door lock switch to lock the door The power door locks can be programmed throu...

Page 81: ...key into the slot next to the rear door security lock label and turn it to disengage the lock 3 Repeat the steps for the other lock The rear door locks will now work normally Lockout Protection If yo...

Page 82: ...r into your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 39 Trunk Lock Release The remote...

Page 83: ...wn the rear seatback See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1 6 for more information 2 Reach upward through the opening to locate the trunk release handle 3 Pull forward on the trunk release handle to op...

Page 84: ...he back wall of the trunk This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunk from the inside Windows CAUTION Leaving children h...

Page 85: ...s the up or down arrows on the switches to raise or lower the windows Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition has been turned off for u...

Page 86: ...ACCESSORY ON or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active press and hold the down arrow on the power window switch until the window has fully opened 2 Press the up arrow on the power window switch u...

Page 87: ...ls The light on the button will illuminate indicating that the feature is in use The passenger windows still can be raised or lowered using the driver s window switches when the lockout feature is act...

Page 88: ...try transmitter the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for up to 30 seconds The theft deterrent system won t arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if...

Page 89: ...lown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 97 If the fuse does not need to be replaced you may need to have your vehicle serviced To reduce the possibility of theft always arm t...

Page 90: ...ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Break...

Page 91: ...has started turn the key to OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON within ten seconds of removing the previous key 5 The security light will turn off once the key h...

Page 92: ...so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this break in guideline every time you get new linin...

Page 93: ...your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you turn off the engine the transmission will lock If you need to shift the transmission out of PARK P the ignition key has to be in ON D START This posi...

Page 94: ...ce detaches from the steering column cover 3 Insert a narrow pointed object into the hole in the steering column cover and press the spring 4 Then turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key Re...

Page 95: ...ur engine gets warm 2 If your engine will not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there...

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 do no...

Page 97: ...ARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is...

Page 98: ...vehicle AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going abo...

Page 99: ...automatically select this gear when conditions indicate that more power is needed You cannot select this gear manually Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using on...

Page 100: ...ll remain in sport mode If your vehicle is equipped with the memory feature the transmission mode sport or normal will be saved with the memory seat position Press the sport mode button again to turn...

Page 101: ...ds and the vehicle will accelerate more slowly than normal while using the winter driving mode This feature is not intended for continuous use or for use when the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice snow...

Page 102: ...e vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL when it is centered in the s...

Page 103: ...running smoothly or for good performance Skip Shift CTS V 1r4 This may appear in the message center in the speedometer during light throttle low speed maneuvers 15 to 19 mph 24 to 31 km h When this me...

Page 104: ...ght on page 3 42 for more information To release the parking brake pull the release lever located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel Notice Driving with the parking brake on can...

Page 105: ...see Towing a Trailer on page 4 40 To shift into PARK P use the following steps 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P by pressing the button on the front o...

Page 106: ...f you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button on the shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Tran...

Page 107: ...ift lever all the way into PARK P while pushing the button on the shift lever as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want Shift Lock Release Automatic Transmissi...

Page 108: ...the shift lever Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Before you get out of your vehicle place the shift lever in REVERSE R and firmly apply the parking brake Turn the ignition key to OFF press th...

Page 109: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 110: ...Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 28 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly...

Page 111: ...on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirr...

Page 112: ...alibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction The compass can be calibrated by pressing and holding the on off button until a C is shown in th...

Page 113: ...pass window the compass may need calibration See Compass Calibration listed previously Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do...

Page 114: ...ry package the mirrors can be programmed for personalization and curb view assist For more information see Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2 54 and DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 74 Outside Cur...

Page 115: ...system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services A complete OnStar user s guide and the...

Page 116: ...e commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar user s guide in the vehicle s glove box visit www onstar co...

Page 117: ...y door locks security systems and home lighting Additional HomeLink information can be found on the internet at www homelink com or by calling 1 800 355 3515 If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeL...

Page 118: ...omelink com or by calling 1 800 355 3515 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside...

Page 119: ...continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor...

Page 120: ...en successfully accepted by HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming HomeLink to complete Using HomeLink Press and hold the approp...

Page 121: ...both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light turns off 3 Release both buttons For questions or comments contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Storage Areas Glov...

Page 122: ...tions for the installation of a roof rack or luggage carrier The mounting locations are located on the roof rail You must open the doors to access them The threaded nuts are covered with a plastic cap...

Page 123: ...Turn the control clockwise to this position to open the glass panel all the way The sunshade will open with the glass panel or it can be opened manually I Vent Turn the control counterclockwise to th...

Page 124: ...3 Repeat the procedure for a second driver using button 2 If your vehicle has an automatic transmission the vehicle must be in PARK P to recall the stored driving positions If your vehicle has a manua...

Page 125: ...button 2 or the remote keyless entry transmitter with the number 2 on the back To recall the stored exit positions press and release the exit button One beep will sound and the seat will move to the...

Page 126: ...NOTES 2 56...

Page 127: ...de Dimming 3 25 Reading Lamps 3 25 Accessory Power Outlets 3 25 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 26 Climate Controls 3 27 Dual Climate Control System 3 27 Outlet Adjustment 3 32 Passenger Compartment...

Page 128: ...k Engine Oil Pressure Message 3 56 Oil Temperature Warning Message 3 56 Tire Pressure Warning Message 3 57 Driver Information Center DIC 3 58 System Controls 3 58 Status of Vehicle Systems 3 59 DIC Ma...

Page 129: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 130: ...Instrument Panel Overview CTS shown CTS V similar 3 4...

Page 131: ...ton Base Radio or Voice Recognition Button Navigation System CTS See Audio Steering Wheel Controls CTS on page 3 105 or Cruise Controls CTS V see Cruise Control CTS on page 3 13 or Cruise Control CTS...

Page 132: ...off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up...

Page 133: ...audio system by pressing the TUNE SEL knob located at the lower right of the audio system 2 Scroll through the menu by turning the knob 3 When SETUP appears on the display press the knob once to selec...

Page 134: ...ol you wish to program 1 2 3 or 4 The buttons are located at the right of the display When a control is successfully programmed the function you selected will appear next to the number of the control...

Page 135: ...r Cruise Control CTS V on page 3 17 Turn and Lane Change Signals To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete An arrow on the instru...

Page 136: ...to change the headlamps from low to high beam Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high to low beam This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on indicating high beam usage...

Page 137: ...lever must be in delay for this feature to work 6 Low Speed Put the lever in this position for slow steady wiping cycles 1 High Speed Put the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles If the wind...

Page 138: ...ndshield For more wash cycles press and hold the button If your vehicle is low on washer fluid the Check Washer Fluid message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC display See DIC Warnings...

Page 139: ...ld wiper lever Both the headlamps and the windshield will be washed See Windshield Washer on page 3 12 for more information Cruise Control CTS If you have a CTS V see the next cruise control section T...

Page 140: ...se control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage...

Page 141: ...Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the set button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator...

Page 142: ...down Applying the brake or shifting into a lower gear will take you out of cruise control If you need to apply the brake or shift to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhill slope you may not wa...

Page 143: ...control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On su...

Page 144: ...is light on the instrument panel cluster will come on when cruise control is on It will go out when cruise control is turned off Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired s...

Page 145: ...eed up approximately 1 mph 1 6 km h The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pressing the set button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two...

Page 146: ...ss the cruise control on off button on the steering wheel to turn off the system completely Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memo...

Page 147: ...ight is available outside of the vehicle Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds For this fe...

Page 148: ...e it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure your i...

Page 149: ...The band with or next to this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work To operate the fog lamps on the CTS To turn the fog lamps on turn t...

Page 150: ...rior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on The batter...

Page 151: ...ight sensor reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are active the instrument panel displays can be adjusted by sliding the instrument panel brightness lever toward the symbol to brighten or away...

Page 152: ...eep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment When adding electrical equipment be sure to...

Page 153: ...hter all the way in and release it It will pop back out by itself once the element has heated for use Cigarette lighters can be used to provide power to accessories See Accessory Power Outlets on page...

Page 154: ...u in the Index of the CTS Navigation System Owner Manual The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle...

Page 155: ...turn the recirculation mode on or off The air conditioning compressor also comes on Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode and will automatically turn off after 10 minutes when defog is s...

Page 156: ...adiation and the air inside your vehicle then use the information to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature the fan speed and the air delivery system The...

Page 157: ...dows turn the thumbwheel on the outboard outlets to the side window defog position See Outlet Adjustment on page 3 32 for more information 0 Defrost Pressing defrost directs most of the air to the win...

Page 158: ...the outlets j Side Window Defog Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol to use the side window defog setting The air coming through the outlets will be directed toward the side windows to clear fog k Open...

Page 159: ...dure listed below to replace the passenger compartment air filter 1 Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off 2 Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them off again when the wipers are straight up...

Page 160: ...your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar wit...

Page 161: ...esigned 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 econom...

Page 162: ...CTS V United States version shown Canada similar 3 36...

Page 163: ...Center DIC To access the trip odometer use one of the following procedures How to Access the Trip Odometer Using the Base Audio System Using the Base audio system do the following 1 Press the INFO In...

Page 164: ...pms are too high the throttle is closed to reduce speed If this is not sufficient then the fuel supply to the engine will be limited When the rpms return to normal the fuel supply will return to norma...

Page 165: ...iving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be w...

Page 166: ...t means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s...

Page 167: ...iness light ever come on together it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right...

Page 168: ...arking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem If the light comes on while...

Page 169: ...akes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Li...

Page 170: ...the bulb may be burned out See your dealer for assistance in changing the bulb If the light does not go out or if the light comes on and stays on while you are driving your vehicle may have a problem...

Page 171: ...ard Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine light comes on...

Page 172: ...reases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on yo...

Page 173: ...on on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or mo...

Page 174: ...soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance sched...

Page 175: ...d service See your dealer See Winter Driving Mode under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 26 for more information Sport Mode Light Automatic Transmission This light will come on while the spo...

Page 176: ...See Fog Lamps on page 3 23 for more information Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3 21 for more information Cruise Control Ligh...

Page 177: ...and Messages on page 3 65 for more information 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 wrong with the f...

Page 178: ...action Control System TCS CTS on page 4 8 or Traction Control System TCS CTS V on page 4 10 for more information Speedometer Display This display will show information relating to vehicle speed odomet...

Page 179: ...l The oil pressure will be displayed in psi or kPa and there will be a graph at the bottom of the display If the graph shows the pressure in the shaded area all the way to the left then the oil pressu...

Page 180: ...eleration Lateral acceleration is a measure of how hard you are taking a corner For example when you are turning right you will feel your body push to the left This force is measured in a g This gage...

Page 181: ...normal vehicle operation on flat roads your vehicle may need service See your dealer for an inspection See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 65 and Manual Transmission Fluid on page 5 24 for more in...

Page 182: ...oil viscosity This warning should correspond with the Oil Pressure Light See Oil Pressure Light on page 3 48 for more information Oil Temperature Warning Message When you see this flashing symbol the...

Page 183: ...conditions 1 and 2 this warning will flash five times and the display will then show the tire pressure gage For condition 3 this warning will flash continuously until the driver acknowledges it In an...

Page 184: ...DIC for your vehicle If your vehicle has the Navigation system see the CTS CTS V Navigation system manual for instructions on operating the DIC for your vehicle System Controls Use the following cont...

Page 185: ...These items can be reset Each one must be reset individually For a detailed description of the menu items and how to reset them see Vehicle Information Menu Item Descriptions following You can view an...

Page 186: ...e current driving conditions and will change if the driving conditions change For example if you are driving in traffic making frequent stops the display may read one number but if you enter the freew...

Page 187: ...in this manual See Engine Oil on page 5 16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information When you reset the Change Engine Oil message by clearing it from the display you still must reset...

Page 188: ...eatures of the audio system For more information see Setting the Tone Bass Treble and Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade under Radio with CD on page 3 89 e EQ Equalizer This menu item allows you to c...

Page 189: ...To turn the CAT feature on press the TUNE SEL knob once When CAT is on an X will be in the box next to CAT on the menu The X disappears when CAT is off See Radio with CD on page 3 89 for more informat...

Page 190: ...Celsius if you choose METRIC UNITS TCS Traction Control System You can enable or disable the traction control system using this menu item Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch between on and off You can a...

Page 191: ...oblem sensed in one of your vehicle s systems You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the screen for further use To clear a message press the CLR button Be sure to take any message that appear...

Page 192: ...INFO button until you find BATTERY VOLTS Battery Voltage Low This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained If this message appe...

Page 193: ...the driver s seat belt is unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion You should buckle your seat belt If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition is on and the vehicle is in motion the reminder wil...

Page 194: ...e coolant Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for more information Check Gas Cap When this message appears on the display the gas cap...

Page 195: ...en the coolant temperature returns to normal the air conditioning compressor will turn back on You can continue to drive your vehicle If this message continues to appear have the system repaired by yo...

Page 196: ...cold enough to create icy road conditions Left Rear Door Ajar When this message appears on the display it means that the driver s side rear door was not closed completely You should make sure that the...

Page 197: ...serviced by your GM dealer Service Fuel System The Powertrain Control Module PCM has detected a problem within the fuel system when this message appears Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer S...

Page 198: ...using the TC traction control on off button See Traction Control System TCS CTS on page 4 8 or Traction Control System TCS CTS V on page 4 10 for more information When this message has been displayed...

Page 199: ...tempt while you were away from your vehicle Top Speed Fuel Cut Off This message will appear when the Engine Control Module ECM detects that the maximum speed for your vehicle has been reached Your veh...

Page 200: ...l features that can be programmed including the seat and outside rearview mirror position If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program additional personalization features the driver s prefe...

Page 201: ...name use the following procedure 1 Enter the Personalization menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Select the PERSONALIZATION NAME menu item by pressing the TUNE SEL knob once You will...

Page 202: ...nged since it left the factory To program the vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously...

Page 203: ...this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Key in Recall Memory If your vehicle has the optional memory package you will have this feature When this feature is turned on you ca...

Page 204: ...vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to AUTO EXIT SEAT using the TUNE SE...

Page 205: ...et You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Lights Flash at Unlock This feature flashes the ex...

Page 206: ...enu following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a che...

Page 207: ...s when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened the ignition is turned to ACCESSORY ON or START or the r...

Page 208: ...ar next to the feature name This feature cannot be selected if Driver Unlock Key Out Off Doors Unlock Key Out Off or Doors Unlock in Park is selected If any of these was previously selected you must f...

Page 209: ...elect Driver Unlock Key Out Off The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on y...

Page 210: ...le was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To program the vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following...

Page 211: ...E SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming...

Page 212: ...t lever is shifted into REVERSE R The mirror will return to the last known driving position when the shift lever is moved out of REVERSE R See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2 44 for more inf...

Page 213: ...e 1 Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Scroll to ENHANCED CHIME VOLUME using the TUNE SEL knob to highlight it 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob...

Page 214: ...n do and how to operate all of its controls Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Ac...

Page 215: ...nts This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information th...

Page 216: ...To view this information perform the following 1 Press the TUNE SEL knob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the TUNE SEL knob until CLOCK INFO DISP appears on the display 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to sele...

Page 217: ...g a Station BAND Press this button to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped Q SEEK R Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there SEEK will appear o...

Page 218: ...with weak and strong signals Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 if equipped can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the f...

Page 219: ...lay To return to the original display repeatedly press the CLR button or wait for the display to time out When battery power is removed and later applied you will not have to reset your radio presets...

Page 220: ...AUDIO EQUALIZER This feature allows you to select customized equalization settings To choose an equalization setting EQ0 through EQ5 perform the following steps 1 Press the TUNE SEL knob to enter the...

Page 221: ...nob to enter the main menu 2 Turn the TUNE SEL knob until one of the five settings appears on the display 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to select a DSP setting 4 Press the CLR button to exit the display T...

Page 222: ...ed message has been displayed MSG will disappear from the display until another new message is received To display the last message perform the following steps 1 Press the TUNE SEL knob to enter the m...

Page 223: ...n the display 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to select ON or OFF An X will appear in the box when PTY is selected on 4 Press the CLR button to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly...

Page 224: ...l The system is functioning correctly but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When the vehicle is moved into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel...

Page 225: ...e on this channel The system is working properly XM Lock Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swap...

Page 226: ...fficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player If an error appears on the display see CD Messages la...

Page 227: ...hat has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a kn...

Page 228: ...on to go to the previous track Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within the track Release the pushbutton to play the passage The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display CD...

Page 229: ...or 10 seconds then go on to the next track Press this button again to stop scanning X Eject Press this button to eject the CD that is currently playing or press and hold this button to eject all of th...

Page 230: ...he configurable key to change 8 Turn the TUNE SEL knob to find the feature that you would like to store to the key 9 Press the TUNE SEL knob when you have found the feature to be stored The display wi...

Page 231: ...be adjusted at the steering wheel They include the following Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume e Band Source Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if...

Page 232: ...can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast Just as with FM tall buildin...

Page 233: ...aused to your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by your warranty Notice Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and re...

Page 234: ...NOTES 3 108...

Page 235: ...anic Brake Assist 4 12 Steering 4 12 Off Road Recovery 4 15 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 17 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 19 City Driving 4 22 Freeway Driving 4 23 Before...

Page 236: ...driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficu...

Page 237: ...rinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to...

Page 238: ...ls above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has double...

Page 239: ...TS on page 4 8 or Traction Control System TCS CTS V on page 4 10 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perceptio...

Page 240: ...ay 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 brake...

Page 241: ...the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programme...

Page 242: ...and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Traction Control System TCS CTS Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel...

Page 243: ...mation on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions You can turn the system off by pressing the TC traction control button located in the glove box If you press the TC button once the traction...

Page 244: ...er 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 Additionally turning the traction control system off on some surfaces...

Page 245: ...n engaged symbol will be displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime will be heard Limited Slip Rear Axle Your limited slip rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel I...

Page 246: ...rol See Cruise Control CTS on page 3 13 or Cruise Control CTS V on page 3 17 for more information Panic Brake Assist Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that monitors the intention of the dri...

Page 247: ...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 curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is...

Page 248: ...ese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 5 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 depending on the space...

Page 249: ...ther 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 a b...

Page 250: ...es are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the...

Page 251: ...ly the acceleration skid If your traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your f...

Page 252: ...ad ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase...

Page 253: ...atedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps...

Page 254: ...ough large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them CAUTI...

Page 255: ...that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing wa...

Page 256: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See...

Page 257: ...e 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 to the...

Page 258: ...y Wear 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 is ready to go If it needs service have it done before sta...

Page 259: ...let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then...

Page 260: ...lso the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowi...

Page 261: ...er gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut acr...

Page 262: ...scraper 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...

Page 263: ...ws can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Traction control improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your...

Page 264: ...ees 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 ice ahead of you brake before you are on...

Page 265: ...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 to time to be sure snow does not collect there Ope...

Page 266: ...st The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And...

Page 267: ...hat may free your vehicle If that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 38 Loading Your Vehicle It is ver...

Page 268: ...sures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 54 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 62 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you...

Page 269: ...luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces t...

Page 270: ...acity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label f...

Page 271: ...heavy load you should spread it out Do not carry more than 132 lbs 60 kg in the trunk CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum fron...

Page 272: ...o not leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Service o...

Page 273: ...hy Towing Notice If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not tow your vehicle with al...

Page 274: ...in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability a...

Page 275: ...n 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 the weight of the trailer the weight o...

Page 276: ...ight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a weight carrying hitch or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue...

Page 277: ...and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the ro...

Page 278: ...ing Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns...

Page 279: ...rade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h...

Page 280: ...ler Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation...

Page 281: ...5 25 Engine Coolant 5 26 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 29 Engine Overheating 5 29 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 31 Cooling System 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer F...

Page 282: ...5 90 Speaker Covers 5 90 Glass Surfaces 5 90 Care of Safety Belts 5 91 Weatherstrips 5 91 Washing Your Vehicle 5 91 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 91 Finish Care 5 92 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 9...

Page 283: ...ant to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of...

Page 284: ...1 62 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 16 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle...

Page 285: ...er as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine If your vehicle has the 5 7L V8 engine use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for best performance You may als...

Page 286: ...warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your em...

Page 287: ...the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this...

Page 288: ...when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the...

Page 289: ...d The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 45 The C...

Page 290: ...ill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Und...

Page 291: ...anel 2 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 near the center Move the release lever to the side and rais...

Page 292: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 6L V6 engine 2 8L V6 engine similar you will see the following 5 12...

Page 293: ...37 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 H Brake Master Cylinder Reser...

Page 294: ...When you open the hood on the 5 7L V8 CTS V you will see the following 5 14...

Page 295: ...When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 37 G Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 39...

Page 296: ...idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop S...

Page 297: ...ons on page 5 108 Notice Do not add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged...

Page 298: ...718M Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic However not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M Notice I...

Page 299: ...ont of the oil container Your vehicle s engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil which meets all requirements for your vehicle Substitute Engine Oil When adding oil to maintain eng...

Page 300: ...ealer has GM trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the syste...

Page 301: ...set the oil life indicator What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for...

Page 302: ...he Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a ne...

Page 303: ...our vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed Cha...

Page 304: ...turn to 100 and the transmission fluid life indicator will be reset 3 Repeat the steps if the percentage does not return to 100 Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system see your navig...

Page 305: ...apply LOCTITE 516 or equivalent sealant to the threads and then reinstall the filler plug With either vehicle be sure the plug is fully seated If the fluid level is low add more fluid as described in...

Page 306: ...ned to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add co...

Page 307: ...e could get too hot but you would not 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 COOL coolant Notice I...

Page 308: ...low 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 on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level s...

Page 309: ...ine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice If the surge tank pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage ma...

Page 310: ...on page 5 31 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repair...

Page 311: ...the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This operating mod...

Page 312: ...surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface If the engine is warm or hot the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD FRO...

Page 313: ...is overheating both fans should be running If they are not your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engin...

Page 314: ...can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if y...

Page 315: ...ank add coolant as follows 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the...

Page 316: ...this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD FROID line...

Page 317: ...wer steering fluid do the following 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean r...

Page 318: ...ymbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructio...

Page 319: ...top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remo...

Page 320: ...arts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the w...

Page 321: ...rn to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brake...

Page 322: ...ps on working around a battery without getting hurt After a power loss such as disconnecting the battery or removing the maxi fuses in the power distribution fuse block the following steps must be per...

Page 323: ...o the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the ba...

Page 324: ...cle s battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on the location of the battery Your vehicle has a remote negative ground location as shown in the illustration It is loc...

Page 325: ...sive gas could be present CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place...

Page 326: ...vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a r...

Page 327: ...Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive Terminal C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect...

Page 328: ...to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle you ll need to add some lubrica...

Page 329: ...vice any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them Your vehicle may have HID headlamps After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb has...

Page 330: ...f the protection shield 2 Reach up behind the front bumper area from under the vehicle to access the lamp housing 3 Remove the bulb socket from the housing by turning the bulb socket one quarter turn...

Page 331: ...wing nuts 4 Pull the carpet back away from the body of the vehicle on the side with the burned out bulb 5 Remove the two mounting screws from the lamp assembly 6 Pull out the lamp assembly to expose...

Page 332: ...se 4 Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets 5 Turn the bulb socket one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb and socket out of the lamp reflector 6 Pull the...

Page 333: ...n the wipers are in the out wipe position The driver s side blade will be straight up and down on the windshield 3 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 4 Lift the wiper blade as...

Page 334: ...additional information refer to the tire manufacturer s booklet included with your vehicle s Owner s Manual CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires ca...

Page 335: ...et to the correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often you may want to g...

Page 336: ...code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT Department...

Page 337: ...TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed t...

Page 338: ...ter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service De...

Page 339: ...o identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front ax...

Page 340: ...tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into conta...

Page 341: ...ffectively with no air pressure for up to 65 miles 105 km at speeds up to 55 mph 90 km h The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the speed the greater the chance that the tire will not have...

Page 342: ...itions See your dealer if you ever need to have a wheel replaced or if the sensors ever need replacement Notice Using liquid sealants can damage the tire valves and tire pressure monitor sensors in yo...

Page 343: ...a For additional information regarding the compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 5 87 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires a...

Page 344: ...es These high performance tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds of 130 mph 209 km h or higher with occupants and cargo weighing 600 lbs 272 kg up to 882 lbs 4...

Page 345: ...one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle s tire informatio...

Page 346: ...st tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you will need to start over The TPM matching process is outlined below 1 Set the P...

Page 347: ...sensors the error message should go off See your GM dealer for service if all TPM sensors are installed and the error message comes on and stays on The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subjec...

Page 348: ...he correct rotation pattern shown here If your vehicle has a compact spare tire do not include it in the tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures a...

Page 349: ...re on page 5 76 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of...

Page 350: ...e load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H V...

Page 351: ...rading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production...

Page 352: ...egenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Mot...

Page 353: ...em only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or whe...

Page 354: ...n cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use anoth...

Page 355: ...se in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can sti...

Page 356: ...t you could lose control of your vehicle You or others could be injured Don t drive over 55 mph 90 km h when the low tire warning light is displayed Drive cautiously and check your tire pressures as s...

Page 357: ...hift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle Put the wheel blocks at the f...

Page 358: ...ain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment do the following 1 Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it Then remove the cover 2 Turn the nut holding the...

Page 359: ...3 Remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 87 for more information about the compact spare tire 4 The tools you ll be using next include the jack A and the wheel wrench B 5 79...

Page 360: ...se to gently pry off the wheel cover Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and don t try to remove the wheel cover with your hands If your vehicle has wheel nut caps turn the wheel wrench...

Page 361: ...on using the diagram above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape to help you find them The front locatio...

Page 362: ...roper location before raising the vehicle 3 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack 4 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the vehicle 5 Raise the j...

Page 363: ...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 wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 9 Remove any rust or dirt...

Page 364: ...rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your hand until the wheel is held against the hub 12 Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterc...

Page 365: ...e Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specificat...

Page 366: ...it in the storage area Place the flat tire with the appearance side face down and store the jack container in the center of the tire See the diagram for more information The compact spare is for tempo...

Page 367: ...d wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will not fit Keep the spare...

Page 368: ...can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn To avoid forming a ring on fabri...

Page 369: ...bric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee tea milk fruit fruit juice jelly cheese chocolate vomit urine and blood can be removed using the club soda water instructions given...

Page 370: ...nterior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy wat...

Page 371: ...it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well remo...

Page 372: ...remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are...

Page 373: ...chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but av...

Page 374: ...dy If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring...

Page 375: ...me wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and o...

Page 376: ...ify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label in the trunk It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will...

Page 377: ...n your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band i...

Page 378: ...iew on page 5 12 for more information on location To access the fuses push in the two tabs located on each side of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover off Relays Usage LO SPEED FAN RELAY MINI Low...

Page 379: ...essor Clutch IGN 1 RELAY MICRO Ignition Switch ON Wiring Harnesses Usage BODY W H Wiring Harness Connection I P W H Wiring Harness Connection ENG W H Engine Wiring Harness Connection FORWARD LAMP Forw...

Page 380: ...License Plate Assembly Dash Integrated Module DIM DIM ALDL DIM ALDL Assembly Line Data Link FLASHER Turn Signal Hazard Flasher Module Fuses Usage ECM Electronic Control Module STRG CTLS Steering Whee...

Page 381: ...Even Injection Coils SPARE Not Used SPARE Not Used SPARE Not Used Circuit Breakers Usage HDLP WASH C B OPT Headlamp Washer Motor Rear Underseat Fuse Block To access the rear underseat fuse blocks you...

Page 382: ...Rear Pass Through Seat Split Folding Rear Seat 5 102...

Page 383: ...twisted To reinstall the rear seat cushion do the following 1 Position the seat cushion so that you can route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion 2 Slide the rear of the cush...

Page 384: ...located at each end of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover off Fuses Usage SPARE Not Used SPARE Not Used AUDIO Radio OnStar Module SPARE Not Used REAR DR MOD Rear Door Modules SPARE Not Used DRI...

Page 385: ...sher Fan Export Only Relays Usage BAS RELAY MINI Brake Apply Sensor PUSHER FAN Pusher Fan Export Only Relays Usage L POSITION RELAY MICRO Driver s Side Position Lamp TRK DR REL SOL RELAY MICRO Trunk R...

Page 386: ...ck push in the two tabs located at each end of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover off Fuses Usage TRUNK DIODE Trunk Lamp POWER SOUNDER Power Sounder Inclination Sensor SPARE Not Used CANISTER VE...

Page 387: ...Vehicle Information Communication System Module J Cases Usage REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Element SUNROOF MOD Power Sunroof Module Relays Usage SPARE Not Used REAR DEFOG RELAY MINI Rear Window De...

Page 388: ...Cooling System 2 8L HFV6 3 6L HFV6 5 7L V8 10 6 quarts 12 0 quarts 13 4 quarts 10 0 L 11 3 L 12 7 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Fuel Tank 17 5 gallons 66 2 L Transmission Automatic 6 Spee...

Page 389: ...atic 6 Speed Manual 0 043 inches 1 1 mm 3 6L HFV6 7 Automatic 6 Speed Manual 0 043 inches 1 1 mm 5 7L V8 S 6 Speed Manual 0 040 inches 1 01 mm CTS V Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement C...

Page 390: ...NOTES 5 110...

Page 391: ...le 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Re...

Page 392: ...ry to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenanc...

Page 393: ...n label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 33 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 The services in Scheduled Main...

Page 394: ...d at this time the system must be reset Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life syste...

Page 395: ...vice See footnote Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 54 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid a...

Page 396: ...000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on pa...

Page 397: ...An Emission Control Service Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service CTS V Only Change brake fluid severe service only See footnote l CTS V Only Change hydraulic clutch fluid severe service on...

Page 398: ...t of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or crackin...

Page 399: ...ave the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed l Change fluid if the vehicle is used for high performance operation m Change fluid whenever the vehicle has been...

Page 400: ...Coolant on page 5 26 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once...

Page 401: ...is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch is not pushed all the way down contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Sys...

Page 402: ...re is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill...

Page 403: ...GM4718M GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 16 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water...

Page 404: ...53455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 Usage Fluid Lubricant Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification...

Page 405: ...r Cleaner Filter 25728874 A2029C Engine Oil Filter 2 8L HFV6 3 6L HFV6 5 7L V8 25177917 25177917 25010633 PF2129 PF2129 PF44 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25740404 Spark Plugs 2 8 L HFV6 3...

Page 406: ...med in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages Also...

Page 407: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17...

Page 408: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18...

Page 409: ...ith Disabilities 7 6 Roadside Service 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States...

Page 410: ...If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center 24 hours a day b...

Page 411: ...e Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally b...

Page 412: ...ada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Cadillac has TT...

Page 413: ...tario L1H 8P7 1 888 446 2000 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 Overseas Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico...

Page 414: ...for details All TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage...

Page 415: ...will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll free Roadside Service number 1 800 882 1112 A Roadside Service Advisor will assist you an...

Page 416: ...s 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 unless of course th...

Page 417: ...ond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bu...

Page 418: ...sition vehicle speed safety belt usage air bag readiness air bag performance and the severity of a collision This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to impr...

Page 419: ...similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in ind...

Page 420: ...e the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This...

Page 421: ...tions are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Easte...

Page 422: ...NOTES 7 14...

Page 423: ...Diversity Antenna System 3 107 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 107 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 43 Appearance Care 5 87 Aluminum or Chrome Plated...

Page 424: ...lacement 5 49 Back Up and License Plate Lamps 5 52 Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps 5 50 Bulb Replacement cont Halogen Bulbs 5 49 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 49 Replacement Bulbs 5 52 Taill...

Page 425: ...body Maintenance 5 94 Vinyl 5 89 Washing Your Vehicle 5 91 Weatherstrips 5 91 Cleaning cont Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 92 Wood Panels 5 90 Climate Control System Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3...

Page 426: ...2 9 Locks 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 10 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 14 Driver Information Center DIC 3 58 DIC Main Menu 3 62 DIC Vehi...

Page 427: ...Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 3 24 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 22 Finish Damage 5 94 Flash to Pass 3 10 Flat Tire 5 75 Flat Tire Changing 5 76 Flat Tire Storing 5 86 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5...

Page 428: ...g 5 49 High Low Beam Changer 3 10 On Reminder 3 21 Washer 3 12 Wiper Activated 3 21 Heated Seats 1 3 Heater 3 27 Highbeam On Light 3 51 Highway Hypnosis 4 25 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 26 HomeLink Tran...

Page 429: ...amp 3 50 Light cont Highbeam On 3 51 Lights On Reminder 3 50 Malfunction Indicator 3 45 Oil Pressure 3 48 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 40 Safety Belt Reminder 3 38 Security 3 50 Sport Mode 3 49...

Page 430: ...n Fluid 5 24 Operation 2 31 Map Pocket 2 52 Memory Mirrors 2 54 Memory Seat 2 54 Message Center 3 52 Check Engine Oil Pressure 3 56 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 65 Message cont Hot Coolant Temperature...

Page 431: ...our Vehicle 2 38 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 40 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 33 Passenger Sensing System 1 58 Passing 4 15 Power Accessory Outlets 3 25 Door Locks 2 9 Electrical System 5...

Page 432: ...dian Government 7 11 General Motors 7 12 United States Government 7 11 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 63 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 63 Restraint Systems...

Page 433: ...rmation 7 12 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 62 Setting the Time 3 88 Sheet Metal Damage 5 94 Shifting Into Park P 2 35 Shifting Out of Park P 2 37 Signals Turn and Lane Change 3 9 Spare Tire...

Page 434: ...Goes Flat 5 75 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 62 Inspection and Rotation 5 68 Installing the Spare Tire 5 80 Pressure Monitor System 5 65 Removing the Flat Tire 5 80 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 78...

Page 435: ...e Warnings iv Parking Your 2 38 Symbols iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 96 Service Parts Identification Label 5 96 Vehicle Personalization...

Page 436: ...ield Washer 3 12 Fluid 5 38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 53 Fuses 5 97 Windshield Wipers 3 11 Winter Driving 4 28 Winter Driving Mode Light 3 49 Wiper Activated Headlamps 3 21 X XM Satellite R...

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