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The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the
instrument panel on the passenger’s side.

The driver’s seat-mounted side impact airbag is in the
side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.

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Summary of Contents for 2005 STS

Page 1: ...ights Gages and Indicators 3 56 Driver Information Center DIC 3 69 Audio System s 3 87 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 36 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 S...

Page 2: ...ave this manual in the vehicle Litho in U S A Part No 05STS A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 05 27 04 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can...

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: ...25 Child Restraints 1 26 Older Children 1 26 Infants and Young Children 1 29 Child Restraint Systems 1 32 Where to Put the Restraint 1 35 Top Strap 1 36 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 37 Lower Anchorage...

Page 8: ...to adjust the rear portion of the cushion Slide the horizontal control forward or rearward to move the entire seat forward or rearward Press the vertical control rearward to recline the seatback Pres...

Page 9: ...may during long trips so should the position of your lumbar support Adjust the seat as needed Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats The buttons are located on the climate control pane...

Page 10: ...A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting high medium or low The longest bar shows the high range and the shortest bar shows the low range Pressing either the heated seat or ventila...

Page 11: ...ckle up your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this 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 no...

Page 12: ...the head restraint and lower it press the tab located at the base of the restraint The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also The rear seat head restraints work the same as the front head res...

Page 13: ...s through door that provides access to the trunk from the rear seats See Rear Seat Pass Through Door under Trunk on page 2 13 Safety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual te...

Page 14: ...e Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 58 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 15: ...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 9...

Page 16: ...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 10...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...t of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down push the release button A and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the...

Page 26: ...nt Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 13 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s...

Page 27: ...e slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...t away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster s...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...rward 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 your safet...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...er belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...le in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the m...

Page 37: ...always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young chi...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...h strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has stra...

Page 41: ...ht front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat...

Page 42: ...not use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whe...

Page 43: ...when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle has top strap anchors for the rear seating positions You will find the anchors behind the rear s...

Page 44: ...positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the re...

Page 45: ...bels are located near the base of all three rear seating positions CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child c...

Page 46: ...re it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint...

Page 47: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 48: ...for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for C...

Page 49: ...r bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Power Seats on page 1 2 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and ru...

Page 50: ...e shoulder belt back into the retractor You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions...

Page 51: ...belt CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts...

Page 52: ...intaining 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 airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed...

Page 53: ...symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 59 for more information Where Are the...

Page 54: ...e right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s seat mounted side impact airbag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 4...

Page 55: ...seat mounted side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door The side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver is in the ceiling...

Page 56: ...r even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any othe...

Page 57: ...etermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for...

Page 58: ...ehicle goes straight into the object The frontal airbags driver and right front passenger are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation wo...

Page 59: ...ontact the inside of the vehicle The airbag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occup...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...lection and Event Data Recorders on page 7 9 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 servic...

Page 62: ...hey 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 regular m...

Page 63: ...ave LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inf...

Page 64: ...NOTES 1 58...

Page 65: ...26 All Wheel Drive 2 29 Parking Brake 2 30 Shifting Into Park P 2 31 Shifting Out of Park P 2 32 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 33 Engine Exhaust 2 33 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 34 Mi...

Page 66: ...dangerous if the keyless access transmitter is also left in the vehicle A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the...

Page 67: ...OnStar system OnStar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle if needed If the vehicle battery is dead OnStar will be unable to unlock the vehicle See OnStar System on page 2 39 for more i...

Page 68: ...ronic device such as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not causing interference If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Keyless Access System Operati...

Page 69: ...s button once to unlock the driver s door The turn signal indicators will flash twice Press the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors If it is dark enough outside your interi...

Page 70: ...2 Have the recognized transmitter and the new unrecognized transmitter s with you 3 Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver s door 4 Turn the key to the...

Page 71: ...key to the unlock position five times within five seconds 5 The DIC message will display OFF ACCESSORY TO LEARN 6 Press the OFF ACC button ignition switch 7 The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will...

Page 72: ...The Driver Information Center DIC may display KEY FOB BATTERY LOW A weak battery may also cause the DIC to display NO FOBS DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle If this happens place the transmit...

Page 73: ...me extension has been done To manually shut off a remote start do any of the following Aim the Keyless Access transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn...

Page 74: ...ng Once two remote starts or 20 minutes of the engine running have been provided the vehicle must be started using the Keyless Access with Pushbutton Start feature if the engine needs to be restarted...

Page 75: ...ck and unlock your vehicle From the outside press the lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter When you have your transmitter with you you may also unlock and open the door by pulling t...

Page 76: ...er is moved back into PARK P The power door locks can be programmed through the radio display The radio display allows you to choose various lock and unlock settings For more information on programmin...

Page 77: ...vehicle When the driver s door is reopened the key in reminder chime will sound continuously The vehicle will remain locked only when at least one transmitter has been removed from the vehicle and bot...

Page 78: ...on page 2 4 The vehicle must be in PARK P or NEUTRAL N and the valet mode turned off Squeeze the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk lid above the license plate as long as you have...

Page 79: ...nk release handle located in the trunk See Emergency Trunk Release Handle following Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when se...

Page 80: ...e with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a ve...

Page 81: ...ined Accessory Power RAP on page 2 24 Express Down Window This feature is on all windows It allows you to lower the window all the way without continuously pressing the switch Press the front of the s...

Page 82: ...is fully closed The window is now programmed Repeat the process for all windows Anti Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express up is active the window will stop at the...

Page 83: ...d or lowered using the driver s window switches when the lockout feature is on To restore power to the rear windows press the button again The light on the button will go out The front passenger windo...

Page 84: ...tem is armed Pressing the lock button twice will arm the system immediately Open the door Lock the door with the power door lock switch or lock button on the keyless access transmitter The security li...

Page 85: ...or using the key to unlock the driver s door disarms the theft deterrent system Unlocking a door any other way while the system is armed will activate the alarm Testing the Alarm 1 From inside the veh...

Page 86: ...he right side of the valet lockout switch to turn the lockout feature on When the lockout feature is turned on the trunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless access transmitter or the trunk release but...

Page 87: ...in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 38 for more information Ignition Positions Your vehicle has an electronic keyless...

Page 88: ...OFF ACCESSORY button to place the vehicle in accessory mode Press the button again and the vehicle will return to RAP Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine wil...

Page 89: ...will display SHIFT TO PARK Once the shifter is moved to PARK P the vehicle will turn off If the keyless access transmitter is not detected while going to off the DIC will display NO FOB OFF OR RUN Se...

Page 90: ...m moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other thi...

Page 91: ...ift lock control system You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is on If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever Push the sh...

Page 92: ...TIC 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 about 35 mph 55 km...

Page 93: ...r than it would in normal driving mode based on braking throttle input and vehicle lateral acceleration 2 Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift The odometer on the instrume...

Page 94: ...e information To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will...

Page 95: ...ake pedal down set the parking brake with your left foot See Parking Brake on page 2 30 for more information 4 Turn the ignition off Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dang...

Page 96: ...ng Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the vehicle is running See Automa...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...ne running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 26 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking b...

Page 99: ...ng the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Autom...

Page 100: ...d by a magnetic antenna mount note pad holder or similar object If the letter C appears in the compass window the compass may need to be reset or calibrated The mirror can be calibrated by driving the...

Page 101: ...cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Outside Power Heated Mirrors The power mirror control is on the driver s door...

Page 102: ...Defogger under Dual Climate Control System on page 3 47 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror The driver s side mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on...

Page 103: ...REVERSE R occur during a parallel parking maneuver OnStar System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and call centers to provide you with a wide rang...

Page 104: ...www onstar com or www onstarcanada com or speak to an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnSta...

Page 105: ...tions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 2...

Page 106: ...t is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency Programming...

Page 107: ...unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8 Return to the vehicle Firmly press and ho...

Page 108: ...o erase programming from the three buttons do the following 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the two outside buttons...

Page 109: ...ders in the center console area Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console storage area located between the front seats It includes storage areas and accessory power outlet s on the...

Page 110: ...To open the power sunroof to the vent position from the closed position press and hold the passenger s side sunroof switch forward The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent posi...

Page 111: ...n system see Personalization in the Index of the STS Navigation System manual for information on vehicle personalization If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program additional personalizat...

Page 112: ...ot selected press the tune select knob until the check mark appears If it is selected the entire list of features will be available to program DRIVER GREETING This feature allows you to type in a cust...

Page 113: ...ogrammed 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 your vehicle by pressing the F6 BACK button lo...

Page 114: ...programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle REMOTE START This feature if equipped allows you to choose the features you...

Page 115: ...the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 BACK button located on the radio to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU REMOTE RECALL MEMORY If your vehicle has the optional memory pack...

Page 116: ...instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until START BUTTON RECALL is highlighted 3 Press the tune select knob to switch back and forth betw...

Page 117: ...programmed exit position for the steering column when the vehicle is off the shift lever is in PARK P and the driver s door is opened Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was s...

Page 118: ...INGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is highlighted 3 Press the tune select knob...

Page 119: ...our vehicle 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 your vehicle EXT Exte...

Page 120: ...rogram the vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn t...

Page 121: ...ing the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle DRIVER UNLOCK AT OFF This feature allows the driver s door to automatically unlock when the ignition is...

Page 122: ...tions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK The feature allows the driver s door to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted in...

Page 123: ...ext feature available on your vehicle KEYLESS FT Front DOOR UNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks the appropriate front door when you approach the vehicle with your keyless access transmitter and...

Page 124: ...highlighted 3 Press the tune select 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 c...

Page 125: ...five second delay occurs after the last door is closed If the keyless access transmitter is left inside of the vehicle the doors will not lock Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehi...

Page 126: ...llowing procedure 1 Enter the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Personal Settings Menu 2 Turn the tune select knob until FRONT PASS WINDOW LOCK...

Page 127: ...ons Touring mode is used for normal city and highway driving This setting provides a smooth soft ride Programmable Modes Mode 1 PERFORMANCE Mode 2 TOURING Before your vehicle was shipped from the fact...

Page 128: ...sition if equipped Other personalization settings for example remote start settings See Vehicle Personalization on page 2 47 For vehicles with the base audio system memory features are programmed and...

Page 129: ...on the back of each keyless access transmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 If you would like to recall or store driver settings for the driver that does not correspond to the number on the ba...

Page 130: ...BUTTON RECALL under Vehicle Personalization on page 2 47 STORE DRIVER SETTINGS To store driver settings use the following procedure 1 Adjust your settings for the driver s seat the outside rearview mi...

Page 131: ...ear RECALL EXIT SETTINGS STORE EXIT SETTINGS Driver Exit Settings Submenu Items RECALL EXIT SETTINGS To recall exit settings use the following procedure 1 Enter the memory programming mode for your ex...

Page 132: ...ry programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu 3 From the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu turn the tune select...

Page 133: ...39 Entry Lighting 3 39 Parade Dimming 3 39 Reading Lamps 3 40 Battery Load Management 3 40 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver 3 40 Head Up Display HUD 3 41 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 44 Access...

Page 134: ...and Displays 3 69 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 74 Other Messages 3 86 Audio System s 3 87 Setting the Time 3 87 Radio with CD 3 88 Navigation Radio System 3 106 Radio Personalization 3 107 Theft Deter...

Page 135: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 136: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 137: ...luster on page 3 57 D Windshield Wiper Washer Lever See Windshield Wipers on page 3 13 E Navigation Radio System See Audio System s on page 3 87 and Navigation Radio System on page 3 106 F Audio Steer...

Page 138: ...nal lamps flash on and 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 triangl...

Page 139: ...ng wheel moves toward the front of the vehicle Push the control rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the vehicle To set the memory position see Vehicle Personalization on page 2 47...

Page 140: ...page 3 9 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 instrument panel cluster will fla...

Page 141: ...this entire section before using it The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FC...

Page 142: ...A may not provide you with enough time to avoid a collision Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes For more information se...

Page 143: ...daptive Cruise Control switch is on If you press the Adaptive Cruise Control button you might go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Be careful not to press...

Page 144: ...e conditions Do not use FCA when the radar is blocked by snow ice or dirt Keep your radar clean See Cleaning the System under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3 19 CAUTION FCA may not detect and warn s...

Page 145: ...mode the high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off If the headlamps are in high beam mode they will switch to low beam To...

Page 146: ...ted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror It is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build up on the windshield Wipes occur as need...

Page 147: ...er K Washer Fluid The lever on the right side of the steering column also controls the windshield washer There is a button at the end of the lever To spray washer fluid on the windshield press the but...

Page 148: ...ndshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed If the washer fluid is low the headlamp washers will not work See Windshield Washer on page 3 15 for additional information Cruise Control The...

Page 149: ...cle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 8 and Stabilitrak System...

Page 150: ...the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from on to resume accelerate Hold it there until you get up to the speed you wa...

Page 151: ...mpletely Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Adaptive Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature be sure to re...

Page 152: ...cle automatically to maintain a selected follow distance to the vehicle ahead Braking is limited to 0 25 g s 2 45 m sec2 of deceleration which is comparable to moderate application of the vehicle s br...

Page 153: ...use cruise control on slippery roads When visibility is low such as in fog rain or snow Adaptive Cruise Control performance is limited There may not be enough distance to adapt to the changing traffic...

Page 154: ...se and even lose control Keep your HUD on and properly adjusted when using Adaptive Cruise Control The set speed is selected by the driver This is the speed you will travel if there is no vehicle dete...

Page 155: ...ow you to safely use it again you may turn the Adaptive Cruise Control back on Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control There are two ways to increase the set speed Use the accelerator...

Page 156: ...t your vehicle s speed and maintain the follow distance gap you select Use the GAP button on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance Press the top of the button to increase the distance or th...

Page 157: ...ehicle speed drops below about 20 mph 32 km h A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive Cruise Control from operating See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 74 for more information A malfunction is de...

Page 158: ...aptive Cruise Control will automatically slow your vehicle down when approaching a slower moving vehicle It will then adjust your speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow distance Y...

Page 159: ...age A warning beep will sound and the message RADAR CRUISE NOT READY will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 74 for additional information If Adaptive...

Page 160: ...ve extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves Adaptive Cruise Control may operate differently in a sharp curve It may red...

Page 161: ...ts when entering or exiting a curve This is normal operation Your vehicle does not need service Highway Exit Ramps CAUTION Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up...

Page 162: ...while driving on hills When going up steep hills you may want to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill when towing a trailer you may want to brake to keep your speed dow...

Page 163: ...ns wipe the surface with a soft cloth After cleaning the emblem lens engage the Adaptive Cruise Control If you are unable to do so see your dealer Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the...

Page 164: ...dlamp control from the headlamp position to AUTO To disable automatic lighting do any of the following Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off and release the switch It will return back to the AUTO...

Page 165: ...ill appear on the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on See Highbeam On Light on page 3 68 Driving with Intellibeam Intellibeam will only activate your high beams when driving over 10 mp...

Page 166: ...winding or hilly roads You may need to manually disable or cancel the high beam headlamps if any of the above conditions exist Disabling and Resetting Intellibeam at the Rearview Mirror Intellibeam ca...

Page 167: ...rning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver s door is opened with the ignition off See Lights On Reminder on page 3 67...

Page 168: ...brightness lever is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 39 To operate your vehicle with the DRL off turn the exterior lamp control off and then do one of the followi...

Page 169: ...t and release it The band will return to its original position To turn the fog lamps off turn the fog lamp band up to the dot and release it The band will return to its original position and the fog l...

Page 170: ...ay off until you release the parking brake Twilight Sentinel also provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle If Twilight Sentinel has turned on the lamps when you turn off the ignition yo...

Page 171: ...bout 25 seconds The entry lighting system uses the light sensor it must be dark outside in order for the lamps to turn on The lamps turn off about 25 seconds after the last door is closed They will di...

Page 172: ...amps rear window defogger the climate control fan at high speeds heated seats and engine cooling fans If the battery continues to discharge even with the engine idling at a higher rpm setting some ele...

Page 173: ...C Controls and Displays on page 3 69 The HUD consists of the following information Speedometer Turn Signal Indicators High Beam Indicator Symbol Tap Up Tap Down Transmission Feature Check Gages Icon A...

Page 174: ...adjust the HUD so you can see it properly do the following 1 Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position If you change your seat position later you may have to re adjust your HUD 2 Start your en...

Page 175: ...s covering the HUD unit The brightness is adjusted properly The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height Ambient light in the direction your vehicle is facing is low A fuse is blown See Fuses and Ci...

Page 176: ...lly before backing up The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph 5 km h while parking And the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet 1 5 meters behind the vehi...

Page 177: ...ay URPA cannot detect objects that are above trunk level In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object it must be within detection range behind the vehicle When the System Does Not Seem to Work...

Page 178: ...Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before addin...

Page 179: ...e lighter all the way in and release it It will pop back out by itself once the element has heated for use Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating coo...

Page 180: ...69 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air so you may notice water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine This is normal Manual Operation yN z...

Page 181: ...t problems with fogging In some conditions using recirculation for long periods of time may cause the air inside your vehicle to become too dry or stuffy To prevent this from happening after the air i...

Page 182: ...page 2 33 O Power Driver s Temperature Press the power button located on the driver s side of the climate control panel to turn the entire climate control system on or off Turn the knob to increase o...

Page 183: ...will not work properly Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control sys...

Page 184: ...efogger on or off Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed or if the vehicle s speed is above...

Page 185: ...re information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3 54 Rear Climate Control System Your vehicle has a rear climate control system The base model includes air outlets in the rear of the cente...

Page 186: ...ere are two buttons each with three indicator lights located between the two climate control knobs on the rear climate control panel to control the rear heated seats See Heated Seats on page 1 6 for a...

Page 187: ...lter access cover in place and slide the cover off 3 To access the filter remove the black plastic water deflector by lifting the outboard edge of the deflector to release the retention tab 4 Lift the...

Page 188: ...now they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often ga...

Page 189: ...signed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and e...

Page 190: ...er installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If you operate the engine wit...

Page 191: ...If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag...

Page 192: ...rts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake...

Page 193: ...arted and may stay on for several seconds That is normal If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the antilock portion of the brake system If the red BRAKE light is n...

Page 194: ...come on briefly when you turn the engine on If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem The light will also come on if you turn the traction contro...

Page 195: ...vehicle to overheat see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 28 See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 74 for more information Engine Coolant Temp...

Page 196: ...smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replaceme...

Page 197: ...allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system...

Page 198: ...ck be sure to press and release the ACC button again to turn the ignition off and avoid draining the vehicle s battery Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on board diagnostic system...

Page 199: ...hat oil is not flowing through your engine properly You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem Security Light For information regarding this light see Theft Deterrent System...

Page 200: ...how much fuel is in the tank It works only when the engine is on If the fuel supply gets low the Fuel Level Low message will appear on the DIC and a single chime will sound Here are a few concerns som...

Page 201: ...changing the display to show the odometer or trip odometer information The bottom line of the DIC display also shows the outside temperature on the right side and the shift lever position indicator i...

Page 202: ...d trip odometer B Press and hold the bottom of this button to reset each trip odometer back to zero 4 Reset Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and...

Page 203: ...zero Information Display Menu Items The following display menu items can be displayed by pressing the information button ENGLISH DISPLAY UNITS METRIC DISPLAY UNITS This display allows you to select be...

Page 204: ...ltage is in the normal range the value will display For example the display may read 13 2 BATTERY VOLTS If the voltage is low the display will have LOW after it If the voltage is high the display will...

Page 205: ...mpg km L recorded since the last time this display was reset To reset MPG AVG press the reset button The display will return to zero MILES RANGE km RANGE This display shows the approximate number of r...

Page 206: ...isplayed For uplevel vehicles reset each trip odometer by pressing the reset button or by pressing and holding the trip information button while the desired trip odometer is displayed DIC Warnings and...

Page 207: ...to allow the battery to recharge The normal battery voltage range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the information button until you find BATTERY VOLTS BATT...

Page 208: ...nge is 11 5 to 15 5 volts You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the information button until you find BATTERY VOLTS CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON When this message displays it means that ser...

Page 209: ...e low or high See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3 69 for information on checking your vehicle s tire pressures CHECK WASHER FLUID This symbol appears with the CHECK WASHER FLUID message When this...

Page 210: ...ehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not increase the...

Page 211: ...e the engine speed above normal idling speed See Engine Overheating on page 5 26 for more information ENGINE POWER REDUCED This message informs you that the engine power is being reduced to protect th...

Page 212: ...less access transmitter The keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle for the ignition to work Make sure you have the transmitter inside of the vehicle when using the electronic keyless igniti...

Page 213: ...e door is closed completely PRESS START AND BRAKE TO START ENGINE When this message displays it means that you need to press down on the brake pedal while pressing the start button on the electronic k...

Page 214: ...diately See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 59 for more information SERVICE RADAR CRUISE When this message displays it means that the Adaptive Cruise Control system is disabled and needs service See...

Page 215: ...FT SYSTEM This message will display when there is a problem with the hood open and closed switches The switches may need to be replaced When this message is displayed the theft deterrent system will s...

Page 216: ...ur vehicle and drive away during cold winter weather This is normal The system needs to warm up You can acknowledge this message by pressing the reset button The Stabilitrak performance is affected un...

Page 217: ...splay when the traction control system is actively limiting wheel spin Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed so adjust your driving accordingly The message will stay on for a...

Page 218: ...CTIVE See Ignition Positions on page 2 23 KNOWN FOB See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 4 MAX FOBS LEARNED See Matching Transmitter s to Your Veh...

Page 219: ...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 Accessory Power RAP on page 2 24 for...

Page 220: ...tune select knob to update the time VEHICLE DATE UPDATED will appear on the display If the DATE is configured into one of the configurable keys pressing the key will switch the display back to the dat...

Page 221: ...programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States XM offers 100 coast to coast channe...

Page 222: ...n to enter scan mode SCAN will appear on the display Press this button to scan to the next station The radio will go to a station play for 5 seconds then go on to the next station Press this button ag...

Page 223: ...conds the station that was set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton To set the preset stations with an equalization setting DSP setting or a PTY setting see each of these features later...

Page 224: ...splay 4 Press the BACK F6 button to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press the BACK F6 button or wait for the display to time out Follow the manual or automatic steps prev...

Page 225: ...ter the tone settings 4 Press the tune select knob to scroll to BALANCE or FADER 5 Turn the tune select knob to adjust the BALANCE to the right or the left speakers and the FADER to the front or the r...

Page 226: ...ity TA Traffic Announcement If TA appears on the display the tuned radio station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned station you will hear it If the sta...

Page 227: ...f the preset stations if programmed Press the pushbutton for the PTY that you would like to listen to Not all stations support PTYs The radio may not go to all of the stations with that music type whe...

Page 228: ...rea the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear...

Page 229: ...e The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicl...

Page 230: ...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 later in this section When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear on...

Page 231: ...uced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks...

Page 232: ...hbutton to play the passage The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display F4 CD FWD Forward Press this pushbutton to go to the next track Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly w...

Page 233: ...an MP3 CD MP3 Format This MP3 player will accept MP3 files that were recorded on an up to 700 MB CD R CD The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates 32 kbps 40 kpbs 56 kpbs 64 kpbs 80...

Page 234: ...nder the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons will search playlists Px first and then go to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT...

Page 235: ...to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CD...

Page 236: ...releasing either single seek arrow will take you to the next or previous random track Press and release this pushbutton until NORMAL appears on the display to turn random play off F4 RPT Repeat To rep...

Page 237: ...r name 5 Press the BACK F6 button to exit the display To return to the original display repeatedly press the BACK F6 button or wait for the display to time out SRCE Source Press this button to select...

Page 238: ...which of the four configurable keys you would like to change The currently assigned feature will be shown 7 Press the tune select knob to select the configurable key to change 8 Turn the tune select k...

Page 239: ...t knob clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through the menu items If your vehicle has the Navigation system see the Navigation System manual supplied with your vehicle for more information on acce...

Page 240: ...menu item allows you to switch back and forth between your home and away preset radio stations See Presets Home Away under Radio with CD on page 3 88 for more information AUTOSTORE PRESETS This menu...

Page 241: ...mation B SET DATE Use this menu item to set the date See Setting the Time on page 3 87 for more information 4 Information This menu item is used to display XM satellite radio service and CD MP3 playba...

Page 242: ...l on page 2 64 DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS When you select this item the following submenu appears RECALL EXIT SETTINGS STORE EXIT SETTINGS For more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu item see R...

Page 243: ...udio system press this button to interact with the OnStar system See the OnStar manual provided with your vehicle for more information If your vehicle has the navigation system press this button to in...

Page 244: ...the CD Press and hold the SEEK plus or minus button until you hear a beep The CD will fast forward or fast reverse through the CD Press either button again to play the passage If you have the navigati...

Page 245: ...ic while listening to the radio If static is received while listening to the radio unplug the cellular phone and turn it off Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or...

Page 246: ...de of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly T...

Page 247: ...teering 4 11 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 15 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4...

Page 248: ...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 249: ...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 250: ...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 251: ...action Control System TCS on page 4 8 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bri...

Page 252: ...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 253: ...d The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on...

Page 254: ...eginning to lose traction When this happens the system brakes the spinning wheel s and or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal This warni...

Page 255: ...ill turn off Press the TC button again to turn Stabilitrak back on For more information see Stabilitrak System on page 4 10 Magnetic Ride Control Your vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control that autom...

Page 256: ...system is not operational Driving should be adjusted accordingly Stabilitrak comes on automatically whenever you start your vehicle To help assist you with directional control of the vehicle you shoul...

Page 257: ...he 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 the one factor yo...

Page 258: ...cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the...

Page 259: ...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 260: ...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 261: ...an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the...

Page 262: ...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 263: ...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 264: ...w signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes c...

Page 265: ...deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If yo...

Page 266: ...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 267: ...ce there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to...

Page 268: ...o your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure...

Page 269: ...plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the...

Page 270: ...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 271: ...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 272: ...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 273: ...ain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Traction control improves y...

Page 274: ...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 275: ...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 276: ...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 277: ...ries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 36 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weig...

Page 278: ...n pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 51 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 58 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tell...

Page 279: ...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 280: ...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 281: ...weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you...

Page 282: ...ear of your vehicle level as the load changes It is automatic you do not need to adjust anything Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have you...

Page 283: ...w 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 all four wheels on the groun...

Page 284: ...the information 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 durability and fue...

Page 285: ...Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trai...

Page 286: ...moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You will find these numbers on the Tire and Lo...

Page 287: ...er or from the brake manufacturer Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you will be able to maintain them properly Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a ce...

Page 288: ...ontact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you are turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer will not s...

Page 289: ...our vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to pa...

Page 290: ...railer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid do not overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and...

Page 291: ...gine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Cooling System 5 29 Power Steering Fluid 5 33 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 34 Brakes 5 35 Battery 5 38 Jump Starting 5 39 All Wheel Drive 5 44 Rear Axle 5 45 Front Axl...

Page 292: ...g Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 86 Finish Care 5 87 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 87 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 88 Tires 5 88 Sheet Metal Damage 5 89 Finish Damage 5 89 Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Ch...

Page 293: ...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 294: ...1 56 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 15 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle...

Page 295: ...as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine If your vehicle has the 4 6L V8 engine use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for best performance You may also use middl...

Page 296: ...in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you...

Page 297: ...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 298: ...ump unattended 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 fu...

Page 299: ...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 64 The Che...

Page 300: ...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 301: ...instrument panel 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 s...

Page 302: ...Engine Compartment Overview 3 6L V6 Engine 5 12...

Page 303: ...Block on page 5 94 B Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 34 C Battery See Battery on page 5 38 D Passenger Compartment Air Filter See Pass...

Page 304: ...4 6L V8 Engine 5 14...

Page 305: ...age 5 16 G Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 H Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 35 I Engine Coolant Surge Tank...

Page 306: ...oop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do this...

Page 307: ...partment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when...

Page 308: ...the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this on the oil container and use only those oil...

Page 309: ...will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminish...

Page 310: ...message comes back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy...

Page 311: ...lter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the 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...

Page 312: ...a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid...

Page 313: ...OOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 26 A 50 50 mix...

Page 314: ...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 315: ...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 316: ...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 317: ...on page 5 28 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 318: ...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 319: ...pusher fans A which are located behind the vehicle s grille CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothi...

Page 320: ...from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice...

Page 321: ...n boil CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your...

Page 322: ...l the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to slightly above the FULL COLD FROID line on the side of the coolant surge tank 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off start the engine and le...

Page 323: ...steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check P...

Page 324: ...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 325: ...not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to 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...

Page 326: ...well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of miner...

Page 327: ...d result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes...

Page 328: ...e parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco repl...

Page 329: ...tems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a g...

Page 330: ...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 331: ...ery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to tak...

Page 332: ...emote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable...

Page 333: ...ck to the battery is much less Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Your vehicle s remote negative ground location is for this purpose 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery a...

Page 334: ...wheel drive vehicle there is an additional system that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is...

Page 335: ...luid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How 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 fil...

Page 336: ...ve it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant A Drain Plug B Filler Plug To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug h...

Page 337: ...he system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them Your vehicle may have HID headlamps and fog lamps After your vehicle s HID headlamp or fog l...

Page 338: ...3 Remove the bulb access cover by turning it counterclockwise 4 Remove the bulb socket from the housing by turning the bulb socket one quarter turn counterclockwise 5 Pull the old bulb from the bulb...

Page 339: ...n the socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it from the lamp assembly 5 Pull the old bulb straight out and reinstall the new bulb 6 Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembl...

Page 340: ...e Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Turn the ignition to OFF ACC with the engine off 2 Turn on the windshield wipers and turn the...

Page 341: ...Manual CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident...

Page 342: ...you choose to use winter tires Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions Use only radial ply tires of the same size load range and speed rating as the original equipment t...

Page 343: ...f Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT Department of Transportation code is the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN s...

Page 344: ...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 345: ...ize aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type...

Page 346: ...kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 58 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment includin...

Page 347: ...hat contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metri...

Page 348: ...Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached...

Page 349: ...rmation regarding the compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 5 82 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated...

Page 350: ...ressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Example You will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire s sidewall in small lette...

Page 351: ...ure for your vehicle s tire See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 58 For the location of the tire and loading information label see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 31 Your vehicle s TPM system can aler...

Page 352: ...r a key 7 Proceed to the right passenger s side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 6 8 Proceed to the right passenger s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 6 9 Proceed to the left...

Page 353: ...tation is not recommended if your vehicle has the following performance tire combinations P235 50R17 95V size tires on the front wheels and P255 45R17 98V size tires on the rear wheels P235 50R18 97W...

Page 354: ...Monitor TPM system will need to have the sensors reset after a tire rotation see Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 60 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque...

Page 355: ...found on your vehicle The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires GM recommends th...

Page 356: ...It is all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily it was developed for use on your vehicle See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 82 CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel r...

Page 357: ...requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle...

Page 358: ...tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced car...

Page 359: ...in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedomet...

Page 360: ...nstructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit i...

Page 361: ...may require the same correction you d use 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...

Page 362: ...d a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 Turn off the engine and...

Page 363: ...ell you next how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment do the following 1...

Page 364: ...3 Remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 82 for more information about the compact spare tire The tools you ll be using include the jack A and the wheel wrench B 5 74...

Page 365: ...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 366: ...ounterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Find the jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding The notches in...

Page 367: ...e jack lift head into the proper 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 unde...

Page 368: ...any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to...

Page 369: ...wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 12 Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your hand until the wheel is held against the hub 13 Lower the vehicle by t...

Page 370: ...Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the...

Page 371: ...l wrench in their compartment in the trunk When storing the jack in the container it must be raised until the screw end is flush with the edge of the jack 2 Store the flat tire as far forward in the t...

Page 372: ...le through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on...

Page 373: ...e obtained from your dealer Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a...

Page 374: ...cleaner leaves a ring effect follow up with the club soda water instructions given earlier in this section Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup black coffee egg frui...

Page 375: ...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 376: ...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 377: ...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 378: ...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 379: ...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 380: ...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 381: ...rts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replace...

Page 382: ...rbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 56 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring has an individual fuse An electrica...

Page 383: ...the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If a fuse should blow see your dealer for service immediately If you ever...

Page 384: ...Underhood Fuse Block eb 5 94...

Page 385: ...Block WPR SW Wiper Washer Switch BODY W H Body W H FOG LAMP Fog Lamps OUTLET Rear Auxiliary Outlet EVEN COILS Even Ignition Coils Even Fuel Injectors L REAR Left Rear Fuse Block WPR MOD Wiper Module F...

Page 386: ...IGH FAN Cooling Fan High Speed LOW FAN Cooling Fan Low Speed RT PARK Right Park Lamp Right Taillamp HORN Horn LT HI BEAM Left Headlamp High Beam LT LOW BEAM Left Headlamp Low Beam Fuses Usage RT LOW B...

Page 387: ...her Option Rear Underseat Fuse Block Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion you could cause a short that could damage the battery and o...

Page 388: ...rough the seat cushion at all it will not be there to work for the next passenger The person sitting in that position could be badly injured After reinstalling the seat cushion always check to be sure...

Page 389: ...ly routed and that no portion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat Also make sure the seat cushion is secured Rear Underseat Fuse Block There is a fuse block located under the rear seat on the...

Page 390: ...MR RTD MOD OPT MR CVRTD Suspension Module Option REAR DR MOD Rear Door Modules ELC SOL OPT Exhaust Solenoid Fuses Usage DRIVER DR MOD Driver Door Module TV VICS Infotainment Export Only REAR HTD SEAT...

Page 391: ...Joint Connector Relays Usage ELC RELAY OPT ELC Compressor Option L POSITION RELAY MICRO Left Rear Taillamp Position Lamps Option Relays Usage TRUNK DR REL RELAY MICRO Trunk Release Motor REV LAMP RELA...

Page 392: ...tion STOP LAMPS Stoplamps FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump RF HTD ST S BAND Front Passenger Heated Seat S Band Antenna Fuses Usage RADIO ONSTAR Radio OnStar AIR BAG Airbags RIM Battery to RIM RUN CRANK Ignition 1...

Page 393: ...REAR DEFOG RELAY MINI Rear Defog FUEL PUMP RELAY MICRO Fuel Pump REAR FOG LAMP RLY MICRO OPT Rear Fog Lamps Option Relays Usage STOP LAMP RELAY MICRO Stoplamps INT LAMP RELAY MICRO Interior Lamps RUN...

Page 394: ...uarts 12 3 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 6L V6 4 6L V8 6 0 quarts 8 0 quarts 5 7 L 7 6 L Fuel Tank 17 5 gallons 66 3 L Transmission 15 0 quarts 14 2 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y All capacities are...

Page 395: ...ule 6 2 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Rec...

Page 396: ...vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our enviro...

Page 397: ...ualified technician do the work Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should have your GM Goodwrench dealer do these job...

Page 398: ...to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 19 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON...

Page 399: ...ion pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 51 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services...

Page 400: ...components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 21 An Emission Control Service For all wheel drive vehicles used for trailer towing Change transfer case fluid Thr...

Page 401: ...ration a pressure test 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 blade...

Page 402: ...damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables k A fluid loss in any vehicle sys...

Page 403: ...eck the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid lev...

Page 404: ...arter works in any other position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move...

Page 405: ...e set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the ve...

Page 406: ...d 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 407: ...tion 9986115 Transfer Case All Wheel Drive DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Look for Approved for the H Specification on the label Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivo...

Page 408: ...er Engine Air Cleaner Filter Element 25099149 A1208C Engine Oil Filter 3 6L V6 4 6L V8 25177917 89017342 PF2129 PF61 Fuel Filter Element 25121293 GF 627 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 25762030 Spark...

Page 409: ...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 8 can be added on the following record pages Also...

Page 410: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16...

Page 411: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17...

Page 412: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18...

Page 413: ...t Program 7 5 Roadside Service 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Governme...

Page 414: ...tact GM of Canada Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre by calling 1 888 446 2000 We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the...

Page 415: ...22203 1838 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the...

Page 416: ...ssed to Cadillac s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 1 800 458 8006 1 800...

Page 417: ...is program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls and...

Page 418: ...anada Cadillac Owner Privileges Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner Privileges at no charge throughout your Cadillac Warranty Period 48 months 50 000 miles 80 000 km Emergency Road Servic...

Page 419: ...ence we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease cus...

Page 420: ...t actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if...

Page 421: ...hicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditions for air bag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver cont...

Page 422: ...ccess to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and d...

Page 423: ...006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 In Canada please call us at 1 888 446 2000 Or write Canadian Cadillac Customer Communic...

Page 424: ...Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications...

Page 425: ...tem 3 114 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 61 Appearance Care 5 82 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 88 Care of Safety Belts 5 86 Appearance Care cont Chemical Pa...

Page 426: ...0 Brakes 5 35 Braking 4 5 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 23 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Back Up Lamps 5 49 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 48 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 High Intensity Discharge HID Lig...

Page 427: ...er Covers 5 85 Tires 5 88 Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Vinyl 5 84 Washing Your Vehicle 5 86 Cleaning cont Weatherstrips 5 86 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 87 Wood Panels 5 85 Climate Control System Air...

Page 428: ...or Locks 2 11 Power Door Locks 2 11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 12 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 13 Driver Information Center DIC 3 69 DIC Controls and Displays 3...

Page 429: ...ir Cleaner 5 21 Finish Damage 5 89 Flash to Pass 3 13 Flat Tire 5 71 Flat Tire Changing 5 72 Flat Tire Storing 5 81 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 22 Power Steering 5 33 Windshield Washer 5 34 Fog Lam...

Page 430: ...On Reminder 3 35 Sidemarker Lamps 5 48 Washer 3 16 Wiper Activated 3 35 Head Up Display HUD 3 41 Heated Seats 1 3 1 4 Heated Steering Wheel 3 7 Heater 3 47 Highbeam On Light 3 68 Highway Hypnosis 4 23...

Page 431: ...ake System Warning 3 60 Charging System 3 60 Cruise Control 3 68 Light cont Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 3 63 Fog Lamp 3 67 Highbeam On 3 68 Lights On Reminder 3 67 Low Tire Pressure Warning Lig...

Page 432: ...64 Memory Seat 2 64 Memory Steering Wheel Controls 2 64 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 74 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar 2 35 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar and Compass 2...

Page 433: ...30 Over Things That Burn 2 33 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 54 Passing 4 13 Power Accessory Outlets 3 46 Door Locks 2 11 Electrical System 5 93 Inadvertent Battery Saver 3 40 Lumbar Controls 1 3...

Page 434: ...12 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 36 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 75 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 73 Replacement Bulbs 5 49 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government...

Page 435: ...Position 1 42 Security Light 3 67 Service 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 5 Service cont Doing Your Own Work 5 4 Engine Soon Light 3 64 Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Ser...

Page 436: ...5 63 Tires cont Installing the Spare Tire 5 75 Pressure Monitor System 5 60 Removing the Flat Tire 5 75 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 73 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 81 Tire Sidewal...

Page 437: ...ication Number VIN 5 91 Service Parts Identification Label 5 91 Vehicle Personalization 2 47 Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel 2 64 Ventilated Seats 1 4 Ventilation Adjustment 3 52 Visors 2 19 W...

Page 438: ...Blade Replacement 5 50 Fuses 5 92 Rainsense II Wipers 3 14 Windshield Wipers 3 13 Winter Driving 4 26 Wiper Activated Headlamps 3 35 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 114 Y Your Vehicle and the En...

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