Cadillac 2005 XLR Owner'S Manual Download

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Security Light

For information regarding
this light, see
Theft-Deterrent Systems
on page 2-19.

Fog Lamp Light

The fog lamps light will
come on when the fog
lamps are in use.

The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.
See Fog Lamps on page 3-31 for more information.

Lights On Reminder

This light comes on
whenever the headlamps
are on.

Highbeam On Light

This light will illuminate
when the headlamp high
beams are in use.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.

United States Only

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Summary of Contents for 2005 XLR

Page 1: ...IC 3 61 Trip Computer 3 77 Audio System s 3 78 Navigation System 4 1 Overview 4 2 Features and Controls 4 4 Navigation Audio System 4 45 Voice Recognition 4 69 Driving Your Vehicle 5 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 5 2 Towing 5 35 Service and Appearance Care 6 1 Service 6 3 Fuel 6 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 10 Rear Axle 6 41 Headlamp Aiming 6 42 Bulb Replacement 6 44 Windshield Wi...

Page 2: ... sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If this is done it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle Pictures a...

Page 3: ...ION 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 cautions If you do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...o 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 describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference the f...

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

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ... 21 Child Restraint Systems 1 24 Top Strap 1 27 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 28 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 30 Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position 1 32 Airbag System 1 36 Where Are the Airbags 1 38 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 41 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 42 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 42 What Will You S...

Page 8: ...ar portion of the cushion Slide the control forward or rearward to move the entire seat forward or rearward Press the vertical control rearward to recline the seatback Press the vertical control forward to raise the seatback See Power Reclining Seatback on page 1 4 Power Lumbar The driver s and passenger s seatback lumbar support switches are located on the outboard sides of the seats Use the powe...

Page 9: ... seat as needed Heated and Cooled Seats The buttons for the heated and cooled seats are located on the climate controls Heated Cooled Seat Press this button to turn the feature on The button on the left controls the driver s seat and the button on the right controls the passenger s seat Each press of the button will take you to a different setting The settings available in order are HI HEAT LO HEA...

Page 10: ...uckle 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 not do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the...

Page 11: ...if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s belt is fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety bel...

Page 12: ... crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a se...

Page 13: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 7 ...

Page 14: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 8 ...

Page 15: ...upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ev...

Page 16: ...ow to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 19 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 21 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want t...

Page 17: ... 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 back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 18 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make th...

Page 18: ...under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt 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 crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...oo 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 The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 13 ...

Page 20: ...an 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 serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 14 ...

Page 21: ...eriously 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 force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 15 ...

Page 22: ... 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 work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 16 ...

Page 23: ...t women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in ...

Page 24: ...for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 48 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid perso...

Page 25: ...traint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle ...

Page 26: ...belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide 1 20 ...

Page 27: ...ic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehic...

Page 28: ... or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purc...

Page 29: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants 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 chil...

Page 30: ... 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 the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 24 ...

Page 31: ...ces 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 some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 25 ...

Page 32: ... A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint...

Page 33: ... Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether which can help hold the child restraint during a crash For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some child restraints with a top strap are designed to be used whether or not the top strap is anchored Others require tha...

Page 34: ...er anchors to install the child seat instead of using the vehicle s safety belts if the child seat has the necessary attachments However your vehicle does not have a third anchor called a top strap or tether anchor If the instructions that come with the child seat say that it must be secured at all three anchors do not use that child seat in this vehicle See Top Strap on page 1 27 A Lower Anchorag...

Page 35: ...le to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual 1 29 ...

Page 36: ... never put a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle Here is why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle unless the passenger s airbag has been turned off E...

Page 37: ...ver happens do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the passenger s position for example do not secure a rear facing child restraint in your vehicle until you have your vehicle serviced See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 44 1 Find the anchors in the passenger seat See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System o...

Page 38: ...in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle unless the passenger s airbag has been turned off Even though the airbag off switch is designed to turn off the passenger s airbags unde...

Page 39: ... child seat in this vehicle if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the restraint say that the top strap must be anchored See Top Strap on page 1 27 if the child restraint has one If your child restraint does not have the latch system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to fo...

Page 40: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 34 ...

Page 41: ...rear facing child restraint turn on the passenger s airbags when you remove the rear facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger airbag risk group See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 44 CAUTION If the passenger s airbags are turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government that person will not ha...

Page 42: ...inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Frontal airbags for the driver and passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unres...

Page 43: ...taining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them You...

Page 44: ...g 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 49 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 38 ...

Page 45: ...The passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 39 ...

Page 46: ...nflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or 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 other airbag covering Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag 1 40 ...

Page 47: ...and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph 29 to 38 5 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range Airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbag could inflate at a different crash speed than if the object were moving If the object de...

Page 48: ... inside the steering wheel the instrument panel and the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The airbag supplements the protectio...

Page 49: ...re will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor 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 trouble To avoid this everyon...

Page 50: ...e 8 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 service Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the passenger s airbags the bags may not work properly You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel or both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the passe...

Page 51: ...ich according to the child s physician makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Medical Condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger and makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater t...

Page 52: ...h to the off position The airbag off light on the center console will come on to let you know that the passenger s airbags are off The airbag off light will stay on to remind you that the airbags are off The passenger s airbags will remain off until you turn them back on again United States Canada 1 46 ...

Page 53: ...r vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8 12 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow wires wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connector...

Page 54: ...placed The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any ...

Page 55: ...o need to replace the driver s and passenger s safety belt buckle assembly Be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision After a crash you may need to replace the driver and front passenger s safety belt buckle assemblies even if the frontal airbags have not deployed The driver and front passenger s safety belt buckle assemblies contain the safety b...

Page 56: ... NOTES 1 50 ...

Page 57: ...g Into Park P 2 30 Shifting Out of Park P 2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 32 Engine Exhaust 2 32 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 33 Mirrors 2 34 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 34 Outside Power Heated Mirrors 2 34 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 35 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror 2 35 Outside Convex Mirror 2 36 OnStar System 2 36 HomeLink Transmitter 2 38 Program...

Page 58: ... 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 vehicle move If they started the engine and moved the shift lever out of PARK P that would release the parking brake Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 59: ...as a number of features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lose your transmitters and or key You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have a spare transmitter and or key In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance See Roadside Service on page 8 6 If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system OnStar ...

Page 60: ...cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If you ever notice a decrease in the remote keyless entry transmitter range try doing one of the following Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check ...

Page 61: ...he door will flash once If this button is pressed twice the doors will lock the light will flash once and the horn will sound once K Unlock Press this button once to unlock the driver s door The indicator light on the door will flash twice Press the button twice within 10 seconds to unlock both doors If it is dark enough outside your interior lamps will come on Your memory settings may also be rec...

Page 62: ... vehicle See Trunk on page 2 13 for more information on the key cylinder 4 Open the trunk 5 Turn the key five times within five seconds 6 The Driver Information Center DIC will display READY FOR FOB X X can be 2 3 or 4 7 Place the new unrecognized transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the right 8 Once the transmitter is programmed a beep will sound The DIC will...

Page 63: ...ne minute at a time 12 The DIC will display OFF ACC TO LEARN again 13 Press the ACC button 14 The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will count down to zero one minute at a time 15 A beep will sound and the DIC will read READY FOR FOB 1 At this time all previously known transmitters have been erased 16 Once the transmitter is recognized and programmed a beep will sound and the DIC will display READ...

Page 64: ...ehicle in PARK P or NEUTRAL N press the brake pedal and the START button Although this will start the vehicle it is recommended that you replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible The DIC may display FOB BATTERY LOW Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Insert a coin or ...

Page 65: ...ave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening To lock or unlock your vehicle from the outside use the keyless access transmitter and press the appropriate lock or unlock button You may also unlock and open the door passively when you squeeze the door handle sensor as long as you have your t...

Page 66: ... and push the door open If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost there are two ways to open the door If you are inside the vehicle use the door release handle located on the floor next to each seat Pull the handle up to unlock and unlatch the door 2 10 ...

Page 67: ...driver s door See Trunk on page 2 13 for information on opening the trunk during a loss of power Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the door panels near the windows K Unlock Press this portion of the button to unlock the doors Q Lock Press this portion of the button to lock the doors There is an indicator light on the rear of the door near the window 2 11 ...

Page 68: ...ill lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph 13 km h Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Your vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into PARK P both door will unlock With the vehicle in PARK P and the engine running door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC These pr...

Page 69: ...ect the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust on page 2 32 Trunk Lock Release CAUTION Moving parts of the powered trunk lid can be dangerous You or others could be injured Keep yourself and others away from the trunk lid and its mechanism...

Page 70: ... 21 To close the trunk press the button on the underside of the trunk lid To stop the trunk lid while it is closing do one of the following Press the trunk lock release button located on the instrument panel Use the vehicle key on the rear fascia Squeeze the trunk release sensor located on the rear of the trunk lid Press the button with the trunk symbol on the keyless access transmitter Press the ...

Page 71: ...k Release Handle Notice Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle and push u...

Page 72: ...le 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 vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 16 ...

Page 73: ...door 2 Raise the window by holding the up arrow on the power window switch 3 Hold the up arrow for three seconds after the window is closed Release the switch Then hold the up arrow again for three seconds The express up system must be initialized to operate the windows with the door open and the retractable hardtop Express Down Window This feature is on both power windows Press the down arrow on ...

Page 74: ...ses auto reversal of the window due to weather or an obstruction In an emergency the anti pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode Hold the window switch all the way down in the express position The window will rise for as long as the switch is held Once the switch is released the express mode is re activated In this mode the window can still close on an object in its path Use care whe...

Page 75: ...re to arm the system Press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter Open the door Lock the door with the power door lock switch The security light should flash Remove the keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close the door The security light will stop flashing and stay on After 30 seconds the light should turn off The vehicle can be programmed to automatically l...

Page 76: ...and wait 30 seconds 5 Reach through the open window and manually pull the release lever on the floor 6 Turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter If the alarm is inoperative check to see if the horn works If not check the horn fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 80 If the horn works but the alarm doesn t go off see your dealer Disarming the System Always use your...

Page 77: ...hicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so Du...

Page 78: ...ode allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers while the engine is off Use ACC if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed or towed After being in ACC for about 20 minutes the vehicle will automatically enter RAP or OFF depending on if the doors are opened or closed Retained Accessory Power RAP The following acc...

Page 79: ...ive the vehicle See Battery Replacement under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 5 for more information 2 If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed wait 15 seconds before trying again Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical e...

Page 80: ...lt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be su...

Page 81: ...e suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 30 Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular ...

Page 82: ... speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the eng...

Page 83: ...ected gear range and will be displayed in the HUD See Head Up Display HUD on page 3 34 The gear range indicated in the HUD is only a requested range of available gears It does not indicate that the vehicle will operate only in that specific gear The actual gear the vehicle will choose depends on a combination of the driver requested gear range vehicle speed and throttle position Notice If you driv...

Page 84: ...capabilities if you forget to downshift manually Automatic upshifts and downshifts will not display in the HUD Driver shift control is available while the cruise control is engaged The shift behavior of the transmission will react differently than when cruise control is not engaged This is not a malfunction and is necessary to allow proper operation of the cruise control To return to fully automat...

Page 85: ...prings back quickly Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever Before releasing the manual parking brake be sure to put the vehicle in PARK P and turn the ignition off Reach under the driver s side of the instrument panel and pull down on the manual release lever which is located behind the parking brake pedal Pull down on the yellow tab as shown by the arrow in the illustra...

Page 86: ...r Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have...

Page 87: ...ransmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting 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 Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 25 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the ...

Page 88: ...nconsciousness 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 damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Page 89: ...can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 5 25 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running...

Page 90: ...en cleaning 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 Outside Power Heated Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located is on the driver s door armrest Move the selector switch located below the four way control pad to the left or t...

Page 91: ...ttings on the inside automatic dimming rearview mirror See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar on page 2 34 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror The passenger s side mirror is also capable of performing the curb view assist feature This feature will cause the mirror to tilt to a factory programmed position when the vehicle is in REVERSE R This feature may be useful in allowing you to view the...

Page 92: ...OnStar System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services A complete OnStar user s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar...

Page 93: ... free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar user s guide in the vehicle s glove box visit www onstar com or www onstarcanada com or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or call...

Page 94: ...th the HomeLink Transmitter it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 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 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this d...

Page 95: ...rasing HomeLink Buttons or for assistance contact HomeLink on the internet at www homelink com or by calling 1 800 355 3515 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand held transmitter for quicker and more ac...

Page 96: ...e indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to t...

Page 97: ...een successfully accepted by HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming HomeLink to complete Using HomeLink Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the ...

Page 98: ...estions or comments contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box lift up on the lever The glove box has a light inside Cupholder s The cupholders are located under a lid in the front console to the right of the shift lever Press the left side of the lid and it will open automatically Center Console Storage Area There is a c...

Page 99: ...eld in place by two snaps and the passenger s side is held in place by one Be sure that the driver s side floor mat is properly placed on the floor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats To remove the floor mats pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect from the snaps To reinstall the floor mats line up the openings in the floor ...

Page 100: ...on either side of the trunk There is also a storage compartment located in the trunk on the passenger s side To access the storage compartment unsnap the lid To reinstall the lid line up the opening in the lid over the snap and push down into place Convenience Net Your vehicle is equipped with a convenience net The convenience net attaches to the floor of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bag...

Page 101: ... hardtop down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage Always close the retractable hardtop if leaving your vehicle outdoors 1 Park on a level surface and shift the transmission into PARK P 2 The vehicle s engine must be on or in ACC 3 Lower both sun visors Notice Raising or lowering the top while the vehicle is in motion can cause damage to the top or top m...

Page 102: ... audio system equalization is being loaded Under certain conditions the Driver Information Center DIC may display a message regarding the retractable hardtop If this happens see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 64 for more information Raising the Retractable Hardtop 1 Park on a level surface Shift the transmission into PARK P 2 The vehicle s engine must be on or in ACC 3 Lower both sun visors N...

Page 103: ...sed Under certain conditions the Driver Information Center DIC may display a message regarding the retractable hardtop If this happens see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 64 for more information If your vehicle has a power loss such as a dead battery you can still raise the top manually by doing the following 1 Lower both sun visors and open both doors 2 Use the key to open the trunk See Keys ...

Page 104: ...after the retractable hardtop has been closed manually 6 Pull both sides of the rear tonneau over center link down to unlock the linkage 7 Move the rear tonneau rearward and up to the stored position Pull from the center of the tonneau to keep pressure even The rubber bumper on each corner will fit against the underside of the trunk decklid 2 48 ...

Page 105: ... up until they stop to lock the linkage 9 Close the hydraulic pump valve by turning it clockwise with your hand until it stops 10 Remove the upright center storage compartment Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding the storage area in place 2 49 ...

Page 106: ...d pull up easily If it does not push the over center link up more 12 Manually move the front tonneau to the open position Once the front tonneau is open fold the side wings in by gently pressing them in Do not force the wings If they are hard to move make sure the front tonneau is open all the way 2 50 ...

Page 107: ...the center of the top near the front 14 Insert the wrench into the bolt beneath the plug location Turn the wrench about one quarter turn counterclockwise until it stops while gently pulling up on the center of the top to release it 15 Hold the top in the front and side and lift the top out of the stored position 2 51 ...

Page 108: ...front and the rear and lift the top until it is almost closed Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the rear of the top and the rear window 17 Place your hands on the top and guide the top into the closed position 2 52 ...

Page 109: ...in the headliner Turn the wrench counterclockwise until it stops to fully open the latch jaws around the pins 20 Pull down on the roof with the latch rotated open Turn the wrench clockwise until it stops to lock the top into position Push up on the roof If it moves away from the windshield header it is not latched and you will need to repeat the previous steps 2 53 ...

Page 110: ...y pull the wings out a small amount Then fold the front tonneau to the closed position 23 Manually close the trunk Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel Your vehicle is equipped with the memory package The controls for these features are located on the driver s seat and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver s seating positions 2 54 ...

Page 111: ...ed positions To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time press one of the power seat controls power mirror control buttons memory buttons or power steering column control Two personalized exit positions can be set by first recalling the driving position by pressing 1 or 2 then positioning the steering wheel and seat in the desired exit positions and then pressing and holding the exit...

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Page 113: ...33 Entry Exit Lighting 3 33 Reading Lamps 3 33 Battery Run Down Protection 3 33 Head Up Display HUD 3 34 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA 3 37 Accessory Power Outlets 3 38 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 39 Climate Controls 3 40 Dual Climate Control System 3 40 Outlet Adjustment 3 45 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 45 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 46 Sp...

Page 114: ...rnings and Messages 3 64 Other Messages 3 72 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 73 Trip Computer 3 77 Oil Life Indicator 3 77 Audio System s 3 78 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 78 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 79 Radio Reception 3 80 Care of Your CDs 3 80 Care of Your CD Player 3 80 Diversity Antenna System 3 81 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 81 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

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Page 116: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 117: ... Controls See OnStar System on page 2 36 or Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 79 I Adaptive Cruise Controls See Adaptive Cruise Control ACC under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 7 J Horn See Horn on page 3 6 K Audio Steering Wheel Controls See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 79 L Ignition Switch See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 M Shift Lever See Automatic Transmission Op...

Page 118: ...o matter what mode the ignition is in even if the ignition is turned off Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal 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 triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind ...

Page 119: ...s toward the rear of the vehicle To set the memory position see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 73 and Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 54 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Bea...

Page 120: ...e arrows flash faster than normal a signal bulb may be burned out Other drivers will not see the turn signal Replace burned out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuses and check for burned out bulbs See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 80 Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more...

Page 121: ...rn on They will stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off If the headlamps are on high beam they will switch to low beam To return to high beam push the lever away from you Windshield Wipers Use the lever located on the right side of the steering column to operate the windshield wipers 1 High Speed Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed...

Page 122: ...me worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Rainsense Wipers Your vehicle has Rainsense wipers The moisture sensor for this feature is mounted on the interior side of the windshield below the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build up on the windshield Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on driving condit...

Page 123: ... a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased Notice Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense function The Rainsense system can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper con...

Page 124: ...wise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision If the fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC display It will take 60 seconds after the bottle is refilled for this message to turn off For information on the correct washer fluid mixture to use see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 ...

Page 125: ...ly your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery ...

Page 126: ...e cruise symbol on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course disengages the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume accelerate You l...

Page 127: ...ess and hold the set button until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts briefly press the set button Each time you do this you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control spe...

Page 128: ...ence and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Adaptive Cruise Control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control and is not a safety system It allows you to keep cruise control...

Page 129: ...tect a vehicle ahead You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads In heavy stop and go traffic Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision because of the rapidly changing traffic conditions Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control in heavy stop and go traffic On slippery roads fast changes in tire traction ...

Page 130: ...ging Adaptive Cruise Control With the Set Button CAUTION If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control switch on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control switch off until you want to use cruise control CAUTION If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control without your Head up Di...

Page 131: ...lower than your vehicle This symbol will appear on the Head Up Display HUD to indicate that Adaptive Cruise Control is active See Head Up Display HUD on page 3 34 for more information Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so you know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if a vehicle is not detected in your path Keep in mind speed limits surrounding traffic speeds and weather condition...

Page 132: ...ed until the system determines there is not a vehicle in front of you At that point your vehicle speed will increase to the set speed Decreasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control Press in the set decrease button on the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts briefly press the set decrease button Each time you do this ...

Page 133: ...nces to choose from The follow distance selection ranges from near to far 1 second to 2 seconds follow time The distance maintained for a selected follow distance will vary based on vehicle speed The faster the vehicle speed the further back you will follow Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the follow distance The range of selectable distances may not be appropriate for all dr...

Page 134: ...aptive Cruise Control from operating See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 64 for more information A malfunction is detected in the system See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 64 for more information See Defensive Driving on page 5 2 for more information CAUTION Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited braking ability to slow your vehicle In some cases Adaptive Cruise Control may not have tim...

Page 135: ...n Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when the radar is blocked by snow ice or dirt Keep your radar clean See Cleaning the System later in this section Adaptive 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 Your speed will increase or decrease to follow t...

Page 136: ...tivation If your speed falls below 20 mph 32 km h while following a vehicle ahead Adaptive Cruise Control will begin to disengage The driver alert symbol on the HUD will flash and the warning beep will sound The driver must take action since Adaptive Cruise Control will not slow the vehicle to a stop Passing a Vehicle If you need to increase speed to pass a vehicle use the accelerator pedal While ...

Page 137: ...ecessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves Adaptive Cruise Control may operate differently in a sharp curve The system may reduce your speed in a curve if the curve is too sharp The TIGHT CURVE message will also display on the HUD See Head Up Display HUD on page 3 34 for more information When following a vehicle and entering a curve Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of the...

Page 138: ...cts 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 to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before entering a highway ...

Page 139: ...You may choose not to use Adaptive Cruise Control on steep hills Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control To disengage the system apply the brake pedal or move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch to off Adaptive Cruise Control information will not appear on the HUD when the system is not engaged Erasing Set Speed Memory When you turn the Adaptive Cruise Control switch or the ignition off the set speed m...

Page 140: ...cia lens and clean the inside of the fascia lens and radar lens To clean the inside of the fascia lens and radar lens insert a screwdriver or similar object into one of the small slots on the inboard side of the lens and pop the lens out Clean the surface with a 50 50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water on a dampened cloth After cleaning the lens set the lens back in place and press until it sn...

Page 141: ...Lights The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition to ACC 5 Headlamps Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for appro...

Page 142: ...s bright enough outside the regular lamps will go off and the front turn signal lamps will take over If you start your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately Once you leave the garage it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as b...

Page 143: ...entinel work so be sure it is not covered With Twilight Sentinel you will see the following happen When it is dark enough outside the front turn signal lamps DRL will go off and the headlamps and parking lamps will come on The other lamps that come on with headlamps will also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps will go off and the front turn signal lamps DRL will come on as long...

Page 144: ... Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignition is turned off or RAP is active This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is turned to off If...

Page 145: ...f Reading Lamps Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps The lamps will go on when a door is opened When the doors are closed each lamp can be turned on individually by pressing the button for that lamp Battery Run Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case the underhood lamp vanity mirror lamps cargo lamps reading lamps console o...

Page 146: ...e To change from English to metric units see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 61 The HUD consists of the following information Speedometer Turn Signal Indicators High Beam Indicator Symbol Tap Up Tap Down Transmission Feature Check Gages Icon Adaptive Cruise Control Features and Indicators Radio Features Be sure to continue scanning your displays controls and driving environment just as you...

Page 147: ... your HUD 2 Start your engine and press the top or bottom of the HUD button to center the HUD image in your view The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to side 3 Press the DIMMER button until the DIC reads HUD DIMMING Then use the brightness button to adjust the desired intensity The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction your vehicle is...

Page 148: ...cing is low A fuse is blown See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6 80 Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system If you ever have to have your windshield replaced be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred and out of focus The following Adaptive Cruise Control ACC messages may appear in the HUD CRUISE SPEED LIMITED This message indicates that ...

Page 149: ...s bicyclists or pets behind you and they could be injured or killed Whether or not you are using rear park assist always check carefully behind your vehicle before you back up and then watch closely as you do The URPA display is located inside the vehicle below the rear window It has three color coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around How the System Works URP...

Page 150: ... and your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph 25 km h It may also flash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush or materials such as paint or the system may not work properly If after cleaning the rear bumper and driving forward at least 15 mph 25 km h the display continues to flash red see your dealer For clean...

Page 151: ...rranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located under a lid in the front console to the right of the shift lever Press the left side of the lid and it will open automatically Notice If you put papers or other flammable items ...

Page 152: ...fortable setting between 70 F 21 C and 80 F 27 C Choosing the warmest or coldest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster If you set the system at the warmest or coldest temperature setting the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature and it will not go into automatic mode In cold weather the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold...

Page 153: ...o turn the entire climate control system on or off Press the up or down arrow on the switch to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle Press the PWR button on the right side of the climate control panel to turn the passenger s climate control system on or off Press the up or down arrow on the switch to manually increase or decrease the temperature for the passenger If the ...

Page 154: ...o return to automatic operation The compressor cannot be turned off in either the defrost or floor defog mode Heated Cooled Seat Press this button to turn the feature on The button on the left controls the driver s seat and the button on the right controls the passenger s seat Each press of the button will take you to a different setting The settings available in order are HI HEAT LO HEAT OFF HI C...

Page 155: ...ntain the temperature inside the vehicle The outside temperature will be displayed in the navigation system only when the engine is running Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give a false reading of the temperature If the outside temperature goes up the display temperature will not change until The vehicle s speed is above 10 mph 16 km h for five minutes The vehicle s speed is above 32 mp...

Page 156: ... Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running Rear Window Defogger Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off Be sure to clear as much...

Page 157: ...the air including pollen and dust particles Reductions in airflow which may occur more often in dusty areas indicate that the filter may need to be replaced early The filter should be replaced as part of the routine scheduled maintenance See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 4 for more information The passenger compartment air filter is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment near ...

Page 158: ...s and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning l...

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Page 160: ...C See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3 61 for more information Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm Fuel will shut off at about 6700 rpm If you continue to drive your vehicle at the fuel shut off rpm you could damage your engine Be sure to operate your vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or reduce your rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off...

Page 161: ...he 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 readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a cr...

Page 162: ... information CAUTION If the passenger s airbags are turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government that person will not have the extra protection of the airbags In a crash the airbags would not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Do not turn off the passenger s airbags unless the person sitting there is in a risk group See Airbag O...

Page 163: ...ur vehicle serviced See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 44 Voltmeter Gage When the vehicle is in accessory mode the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery When the engine is running it shows the voltage output of the charging system The reading will change as the rate of charge changes with engine speed for example but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below your instrument panel cluste...

Page 164: ... is set If the parking brake is not set have your brake system inspected right away If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service Se...

Page 165: ...f the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light This light should come on briefly as you start the engine If the light 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 while the StabiliTrak system warms up and the STABILITRAK WARMING m...

Page 166: ...splayed in the DIC The Traction Control System will also be turned off See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 64 for more information If the StabiliTrak system and Traction Control System are turned off pressing the console button momentarily will turn both systems on The DIC will display the TRAC STABILITRAK ON message the instrument cluster light will be off and a chime will sound See DIC Warni...

Page 167: ...tem before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead ...

Page 168: ...ds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You also may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap ma...

Page 169: ... perform a Check Engine light bulb check with the keyless ignition make sure the transmitter fob is in the passenger compartment See Ignition Positions on page 2 22 Press the bottom of the ACC button on the instrument panel and hold the button down for five seconds The instrument panel including the Check Engine light will light up and the ignition will be on but the engine will not start if you p...

Page 170: ...l viscosity The Driver Information Center DIC may display messages regarding the oil condition See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 64 and Engine Oil on page 6 13 CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper ...

Page 171: ... fog lamps are in use The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 31 for more information Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the headlamps are on Highbeam On Light This light will illuminate when the headlamp high beams are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 United States Only 3 59 ...

Page 172: ...added fuel to the vehicle Here are five things that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads the full symbol It takes more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to ...

Page 173: ... AVERAGE use the information up or down button to scroll to AVE FUEL ECON and hold the reset button RANGE will automatically reset Driver Information Center DIC This display gives you the status of many of your vehicle s systems The DIC is also used to display driver personalization features and warning status messages All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instru...

Page 174: ...rd the distance traveled during a second trip and functions the same as TRIP A RANGE xxx MI This feature shows about how many miles you can drive without refilling your fuel tank Once the range drops below 40 miles 64 km remaining the display will show LOW AVERAGE xx x MPG Average Miles Per Gallon This feature shows the approximate fuel economy you have averaged since the last time you reset the v...

Page 175: ...PSI This feature shows the tire pressure for the front left and right tires REAR Lxx Rxx PSI This feature shows the tire pressure for the rear left and right tires OIL LIFE This feature shows the estimated oil life remaining Press the information button to display OIL LIFE then press and hold the RESET button until 100 OIL LIFE is displayed This only needs to be reset after you have had the oil ch...

Page 176: ... are disabled this message is displayed It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge CHANGE OIL NOW This means that the life of the engine oil has expired See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 4 After an oil change the Oil Life Indicator must be reset See Oil Life Indicator on page 3 77 and Engine Oil Life Sys...

Page 177: ... ENGINE HOT STOP ENGINE This message will appear when the engine has overheated Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage See Engine Overheating on page 6 23 A multiple chime will also sound when this message is displayed ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM If this message appears the control system has determined that continued operation at the existing engine speed m...

Page 178: ...hime will sound when the vehicle s speed is greater than 3 mph 4 8 km h LOW BRAKE FLUID This message will display if the vehicle is running to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 6 33 LOW COOLANT This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant Have the cool...

Page 179: ...e INFO button The normal range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts LOW WASHER FLUID This message means that your vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 32 MAX SPEED XX MPH XX KM H A failure in the magnetic ride control system has occurred when this message appears The Powertrain Control Module PCM determines the speed to which your vehicle is limited Have your vehicle se...

Page 180: ...reater than 3 mph 5 km h SERVICE A C This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working Have the climate control system serviced by your GM dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency SERVICE ABS If the SERVICE ABS message is displayed when you are driving stop as soon as possible and turn the igni...

Page 181: ... System TCS Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer SERVICE STABILITRAK If this message appears it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system If you see this message try to reset the system Stop turn off the engine then start the engine again If the SERVICE STABILITRAK message still comes on it means there is a problem You should see your GM dealer for service Reduce ...

Page 182: ...eted the functional check of the StabiliTrak System STABILITRAK WARMING When you first start your vehicle and drive away especially during cold winter weather the STABILITRAK WARMING message may be displayed in the DIC along with a chime and the traction control warning light This is normal You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button The StabiliTrak performance is affected until ...

Page 183: ...e displayed Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed so adjust your driving accordingly This message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limited wheel spin TRAC STABILITRAK OFF This message indicates that both the Traction Control System TCS and StabiliTrak are off The message will remain until the systems are turned on again TRAC STABILITR...

Page 184: ...fe System on page 6 16 FOB BATTERY LOW HIGH TIRE PRESS LF HIGH TIRE PRESS RF HIGH TIRE PRESS LR HIGH TIRE PRESS RR INTRUSION SENSOR OFF INTRUSION SENSOR ON KNOWN FOB LEFT FRONT TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55 REDUCED HNDLG LEFT REAR TIRE FLAT MAX SPD 55 REDUCED HNDLG LOW TIRE PRESS LF LOW TIRE PRESS RF LOW TIRE PRESS LR LOW TIRE PRESS RR MAX FOBS LEARNED OFF ACC TO LEARN READY FOR FOB X RIGHT FRT TIRE FLAT M...

Page 185: ...e the transmitter The Driver Information Center DIC will not display a current driver number and the features that are normally programmed through the DIC will be set to the default states Also if the OPTIONS button is pressed the DIC does not display the menus used to set personalizations but instead displays OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE for a few seconds Feature Programming To change feature preferences ...

Page 186: ...mps front fog lamps and back up lamps during low light periods when the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed both doors are closed and the vehicle is off or in RAP The lamps remain on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed or the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP The DIC will display APPROACH LIGHTS OFF or APPROA...

Page 187: ...the OPTIONS button to change the setting FOB Reminder This feature sounds the horn three times when the driver door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle This will only occur when the vehicle is off The DIC will display FOB REMINDER OFF or FOB REMINDER HORN Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting Passive Locking This feature allows you to sel...

Page 188: ...oving it from the interior and closing the doors This will lock the doors and cancel the passive locking for this ignition cycle The DIC will display PASSIVE LOCKING OFF SILENT PASSIVE LOCK or HORN AT PASSIVE LOCK Press the OPTIONS button to change the setting Passive Unlocking This feature allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver s door with...

Page 189: ...s the buttons are held Each language option will display in its own language For example English will be displayed as ENGLISH Spanish as ESPANOL etc When the desired language is available release the buttons and the DIC will set to this language Trip Computer Oil Life Indicator This feature lets you know when to change the engine oil It is based on the engine oil temperatures and your driving patt...

Page 190: ... out which audio system is in your vehicle find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 22 for more information Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of yo...

Page 191: ...ith a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing press this button to go to the next track If this button is pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward through the CD Mute Press this button to silence the system Press this button again or any other radio button to turn the sound on u Volume Press this button to increase or to decrease the volume 1 6 Preset...

Page 192: ...Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with your vehicle s radio This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls charging the phone s battery or simply having the phone on This interference is an increased level of static 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 ...

Page 193: ...t cellular telephone to your vehicle do not attach the antenna to the rear glass This would interfere with the convertible top retraction operation and could cause damage to the finished painted surfaces XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the trunk of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception 3 81 ...

Page 194: ... NOTES 3 82 ...

Page 195: ...ference 4 31 Maps 4 33 Symbols 4 36 Remote Keyless Entry System 4 42 OnStar System 4 42 Global Positioning System GPS 4 42 Vehicle Positioning 4 43 Problems with Route Guidance 4 44 If the System Needs Service 4 45 Ordering Map DVDs 4 45 Database Coverage Explanations 4 45 Navigation Audio System 4 45 Six Disc CD Changer 4 61 CD DVD Player 4 63 Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature 4 69...

Page 196: ...Overview Navigation System Overview 4 2 ...

Page 197: ... Audio Menu under Navigation Audio System on page 4 45 F Power Volume Knob See Hard Keys under Using the Navigation System on page 4 4 G Navigation System Screen H RPT Repeat Key See Hard Keys under Using the Navigation System on page 4 4 I MAP Key See Hard Keys under Using the Navigation System on page 4 4 J ROUTE Key See Hard Keys under Using the Navigation System on page 4 4 K MENU Key See Hard...

Page 198: ...rections given by the system for the current conditions When getting started you may set the navigation system to your preference using various options To do so reference the following topics To adjust screen appearance language clock English metric measurements or other options see Main Audio Menu under Navigation Audio System on page 4 45 To adjust voice guidance volume or other navigation setti...

Page 199: ...io adjust key to view the main audio menu See Main Audio Menu under Navigation Audio System on page 4 45 PWR VOL Power Volume Knob Press the power volume knob to turn the audio and navigation systems on and off Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume to the audio system The following hard keys are located to the right of the navigation screen RPT Press the repeat key to repeat the current...

Page 200: ...lect the space symbol to enter a space between characters or the words of a name V Select the backspace symbol if you have selected an incorrect character To make your name selections easier the system will only allow you to select a character which can follow the last one entered For example if you enter Z you would not be allowed to follow it with T The system will highlight the available charac...

Page 201: ...n settings and voice guidance volume Navigation Settings This menu allows you to change the following options for the navigation system Restore Default Settings This feature will automatically reset the system to the default values To restore the default settings do the following 1 Touch the Restore Default Settings screen button 2 Touch Enter 3 Touch Return to exit this menu 4 7 ...

Page 202: ...ection of the vehicle As you touch the arrows you will see the vehicle symbol direction changing 5 When you have set the vehicle to the correct direction touch Enter Relocation Complete will be displayed 6 Touch Return to exit this menu Calibrate Vehicle Speed Signal If there are tire pressure differences or if a spare tire is installed the navigation system will automatically recalibrate the syst...

Page 203: ...e to replace 2 Select a Quick POI category from the Quick POI selection menu list The system will return to the Quick POI selection screen when a POI is selected 3 Touch Return to save the setting and return to previous menu Displaying Quick POI Icons To display POI icons of a category on the map screen do the following 1 Touch the map screen once 2 Touch the POI button The Quick POI Selection lis...

Page 204: ... the name of the icon will be displayed You may also touch INFO to view the POI name address city and phone number if available 2 Touch the ENT DEST screen button If a final destination has already been entered you can add the POI as a waypoint See Edit Waypoint on page 4 17 for more information 3 Touch Enter to start planning your route 4 To start route guidance touch Start or begin driving the v...

Page 205: ... guidance screen display several upcoming turns Directional arrows street name and distance to the next turn will be displayed As you approach the next turn the system will display a closer view of the upcoming maneuver Arrow Select this feature to have the guidance screen display the next turn A directional arrow street name and distance to the turn will be displayed As you approach the turn the ...

Page 206: ...e viewing angle 4 Touch Return to save your settings and to exit this menu or touch Reset to restore the viewing angle to the default setting Voice Guidance Volume Settings This feature allows you to set the voice prompt volume level or to turn voice prompts on or off Set the voice prompt volume level by touching the numbered buttons to increase or decrease the volume level You may also choose to ...

Page 207: ...t This feature allows you to store delete and edit memory points Touch the Edit Memory Point screen button from the PLAN ROUTE menu to access the EDIT MEMORY POINT screen You can store memory points in four different categories personal business entertainment and marked point Memory points are stored when you select either START or MARK when setting a destination on the map or when you are storing...

Page 208: ... touch INFO to view the address information for the memory point 5 Touch Enter to store the point Editing Memory Points This feature allows you to edit the contents stored in memory The following options are available Icon Editing of a Memory Point Each memory point is displayed with a default icon To edit an icon do the following 1 Select the category of the memory point 2 Select the item you wan...

Page 209: ... pop up window will appear displaying the change in category 5 Touch Return to go back to the previous screen Adjusting a Memory Point To relocate a memory point s location do the following 1 Select the category of the memory point 2 Select the memory point you want to edit 3 Touch POSITION A map screen with the position of this memory point will appear 4 Touch anywhere on the screen to activate t...

Page 210: ...ES to delete the memory points or NO to return to the previous menu 6 Touch Return to go back to the previous screen Edit Category To edit the name of a category do the following 1 Press the ROUTE key 2 Touch EDIT MEMORY POINT 3 Select the category you want to edit 4 Touch the EDIT CATEGORY screen button and use the alpha keypad to edit the category name The name can consist of up to 15 alpha and ...

Page 211: ... the destination into a memory point category See Moving Memory Points earlier in this section for more information Home Memory This memory point is stored by selecting Home from the EDIT MEMORY POINT screen See Registering Memory Points earlier in this section and Home under Enter Destination on page 4 21 for more information Edit Waypoint Waypoints are destinations you can set along the way to y...

Page 212: ...he waypoint in the desired order 5 The system will display the ROUTE INFORMATION screen From this screen several options are available List Touch List to view the waypoint on the map or to change the order of the waypoints and final destination To change the order touch CHG ORDER then touch the blank screen button next to the destination to select the order of the waypoints and final destination P...

Page 213: ... this section Calculate Touch Calculate to begin route calculation This feature will only be available if the final destination has been set Editing a Waypoint This feature allows you to edit waypoints that have already been set To edit a waypoint do the following 1 Touch Edit Waypoint 2 Touch the MAP key to view the destination location on the map screen 3 Touch CHANGE ORDER to change the order o...

Page 214: ... Point Area 2 Enter a location See Enter Destination on page 4 21 3 If desired reduce or enlarge the area around the point you want to avoid by using the REDUCE or ENLARGE screen buttons If an avoid point cannot be avoided the system will display Avoid Point and Area Stored Route May Not Avoid the Avoid Point and Areas 4 Touch Enter to set the area as an avoid point area When using the REDUCE or E...

Page 215: ...te Avoid Point Area A list of avoided points will appear 2 Select the avoided point area you want to delete 3 The system will ask you to confirm your selection Touch Yes to delete the avoid point area or No to cancel If Yes is selected the area will no longer be avoided when traveling on a planned route 4 Touch Return to go back to the previous screen Enter Destination The DESTINATION menu will gi...

Page 216: ...e If you touch CHG ROUTE before touching Start you will be able to change route preferences See Route Preference on page 4 31 for more information When a route has been planned it will be highlighted and a bulls eye symbol will appear on the map to show your final destination If you wish to cancel a route that has been set see Cancel Route under Route Preference on page 4 31 Easy Planning Route Wi...

Page 217: ...ss This destination entry method allows you to input an address by providing the system with a house number street name and city Select Street to begin entering the desired address To use this destination entry method do the following 1 Enter the street name using the alpha keypad See Alpha Numeric Keypad under Using the Navigation System on page 4 4 for more information Do not include name extens...

Page 218: ... by selecting City As you begin to enter the city name you can select the desired city from the list which will appear or continue to spell the city name to further reduce the number of available items 5 Touch Enter to plan your route All Points of Interest This destination entry method allows you to choose a destination from the point of interest POI list Selecting All Points Of Interest from the...

Page 219: ... POI from Choose a city from the list of cities that will appear If the list of POIs for the selected city is too long enter the POI s name or choose a category While inputting a POI or city name the List option will become available Touch List to view the list of name choices or continue to spell the name to further reduce the list of available items The system will list all POIs available You ca...

Page 220: ...inations stored as memory points to select from PERSONAL BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT or MARKED POINT If you have renamed the memory point category name s the name s will appear as you changed them To select a destination using this entry method do the following 1 Touch the Memory Points symbol 2 Select a category 3 Select a destination Use the arrows to scroll through the memory points They can be sort...

Page 221: ...en button next to the desired destination to select it Use the arrows if necessary to view the entire list of previous destinations 3 Touch Enter to plan your route Previous Starting Point This destination entry method allows you to select the last start point as your destination To select the previous start point as your destination do the following 1 Touch Previous Destination 2 Touch the Previo...

Page 222: ...destination entry method allows you to select a destination by using the scroll symbol To use this feature do the following 1 Touch the Set By Map symbol Current vehicle position will be shown on the map screen 2 Use the scroll symbol to select the desired destination The zoom in and zoom out feature can be used to assist you in finding the desired location See Map Scales under Maps on page 4 33 3...

Page 223: ... name to further reduce the list of available items The system will supply a list of names when the choice is five or less If you are unsuccessful when inputting a name the name may need to be input differently the map DVD database may not contain this information or the name may be misspelled 4 Select a freeway from the list 5 The ENTRANCE or EXIT options will appear Choose ENTRANCE to select the...

Page 224: ...ng streets if the number of intersecting streets is five or less 4 Select the first street 5 Now enter the second street name 6 Select the second street name from the list of intersecting streets To view a list of choices touch List or continue to spell the name to further reduce the list of available items The system will display a list of intersecting streets if the number of intersecting street...

Page 225: ...etour This feature allows you to choose a distance in miles kilometers to detour Select the detour distance desired for residential roads and freeways The system will retain these settings for the next time you use Detour unless you change them You may also touch Alternate to provide a new route that does not use previously stored detour settings Touch Return to go back to the previous screen 4 31...

Page 226: ... route or shortest route possible Choose Time for the fastest route or Dist for the shortest route Use Major Roads Choose Yes to calculate the best route using only major roads unless a route cannot be found without the use of a secondary road This selection will not always offer the shortest distance or time to your destination Use Toll Roads Choose Yes to calculate the best route using toll road...

Page 227: ...tabase Regional Maps The maps are stored on a DVD ROM The 48 contiguous United States and portions of Canada are contained on one disc The U S map database includes interstate freeways state highways country roads and major and general streets Refer to the Navigation System Map Disc manual to view the explanation of map coverage and detailed city lists in each region The map disc manual will be in...

Page 228: ... P to close the faceplate Once the map DVD is inserted correctly you will have the following two choices LANGUAGE I AGREE You can change the language at this time See Language under Navigation Audio System on page 4 45 for more information on choosing a language Once a language has been selected touch I AGREE to plan a route The map will appear showing your current vehicle position Setting the Sea...

Page 229: ... the region as the search area 6 Touch Return to go back to the previous screen Map Adjustments The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on the map The map will scroll automatically based on the direction you are traveling Map Scales To view a larger or smaller scale of the map touch the map scale arrows You may also adjust the scale of the map by touching the scale on the bar The scale o...

Page 230: ...distance to scroll You must keep touching the map screen to scroll a longer distance If your vehicle icon becomes lost while scrolling press the MAP key to show the vehicle s current location You may also use the scroll feature to set a destination See Set by Map under Enter Destination on page 4 21 Symbols The following symbols are the most common that appear on a map screen Your vehicle is shown...

Page 231: ...ypoints This symbol indicates the distance to your final destination This symbol indicates the distance and estimated travel time to your final destination The Estimated Travel Time feature must be on for estimated travel time to be displayed This symbol indicates the distance to your final destination in a straight line This symbol will appear before route guidance begins or if you are on a road ...

Page 232: ...e the direction your vehicle is traveling will always be at the top of the map screen Touch either the North Up heading symbol or the vehicle Heading Up symbol to alternate between settings This symbol will appear when the navigation system is unable to receive the GPS signal See Global Positioning System GPS on page 4 42 for more information When a point of interest POI or street address name is ...

Page 233: ...h this symbol to display the DEST MAP WHOLE and TURN LIST options With these options you can do the following Dest Destination Map This option allows you to view the final destination location The destination s name or address will be displayed on the map screen Touch Return when finished 4 39 ...

Page 234: ...s option allows you to view a step by step listing of upcoming street names the distance that you will travel on the road and turns you will need to make during your planned route After touching Turn List the system may take some time to create the list The length of time will vary depending on the length of your route and the planning methods you have selected 4 40 ...

Page 235: ...and to turn the turn list screen off Touch REROUTE or press the MAP key to calculate a new route Auto Reroute When your destination is set and you travel off of the planned route the system will automatically begin to reroute you You will see the new route highlighted on the screen Traveling Across Regions If you plan to drive across several states you may have to change the selected region to rep...

Page 236: ...river 2 The navigation system can store memory points for drivers 1 and 2 individually See Keyless Access System on page 2 4 for more information OnStar System When using the OnStar system the audio system will be muted and the navigation voice prompts will be disabled during the call The volume of the OnStar call can be adjusted by using the steering wheel volume controls See OnStar System on pag...

Page 237: ...vered by your warranty If you are experiencing a problem see Vehicle Positioning on page 4 43 or Problems with Route Guidance on page 4 44 for more information Vehicle Positioning At times the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons The road system has changed The vehicle is traveling on slippery road surfaces such as sand gravel and or snow...

Page 238: ...ted repeatedly Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under any of the following conditions You have not turned onto the road indicated by the system Route guidance is not available for the next turn The route is not changed during automatic rerouting Plural names of places are displayed You are driving at high speeds which may cause the automatic rerouting to operate ...

Page 239: ... had limited detail See Ordering Map DVDs on page 4 45 Navigation Audio System Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer Also check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units If sound equipment can be added it is very important to do it properly Adde...

Page 240: ... presets to recall your home settings by touching HOME You can also recall the presets you use when traveling to another area by touching AWAY See Preset Station Menu later in this section for more information on how to store preset stations The Home and Away feature is not available for the XM Satellite Radio source if equipped 4 46 ...

Page 241: ...s feature is most effective at lower volume settings where background noise may be louder than the audio At high volume settings there may be little or no change in the audio level In some cases where the noise level changes quickly you may hear the audio level changing This is normal For additional information on AudioPilot please visit www bose com 8 Clock Touch this screen button to get to the ...

Page 242: ...te Daylight Saving Time Touch this screen button to increase the time setting by one hour Then touch GPS TIME to save the new setting If the screen button is light blue the daylight savings time feature is on If the button is dark blue the daylight savings time feature is off TIME ZONE The selected time zone will appear to the right of this screen button Touch this screen button to toggle between ...

Page 243: ...e Touch SET to confirm the setting AUTO This setting automatically adjusts the contrast and brightness of the screen depending on exterior lighting conditions DAY This setting leaves the screen in day mode Day mode is best suited for daylight conditions NIGHT This setting leaves the screen in night mode Night mode is best suited for nighttime conditions SCREEN OFF Touch SCREEN OFF to turn off the ...

Page 244: ...anual Playing the Radio PWR VOL Power Volume Press this knob to turn the audio and navigation systems on and off Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume to the audio system TUNE SEEK ª Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there BAND Press this key to switch between AM FM1 FM2 XM1 XM 2 or WX if equipped If you are on a map screen and press this key the ...

Page 245: ...scan stations touch SCAN The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Touch SCAN again to stop scanning To scan preset stations touch and hold SCAN for two seconds It will only scan the audio source it is in with the exception of FM 1 and FM 2 which will both be scanned if in that source Touch SCAN again to stop scanning RDS Radio Data System See Radio Data ...

Page 246: ...uch the plus or minus signs to adjust treble mid range and bass 2 Touch the L for left or R for right to adjust the balance of the speakers 3 Touch the F for front or R for rear to adjust the fade of the speakers 4 Touch DSP to adjust your DSP if equipped See Adjusting the Speakers later in this section for more information After adjustments are made touch any source screen button This will take y...

Page 247: ...ation and previously stored information you have entered for each preset station will be recalled 7 Repeat the steps for additional presets Adjusting the Speakers DSP Digital Signal Processing The DSP feature is used to provide a choice of four different listening experiences DSP can be used while listening to the audio system or the CD player The audio system can store separate DSP settings for e...

Page 248: ...n to make the listening space seem larger SOUND Touch SOUND to access the Sound menu See Sound Menu listed previously in this section for more information Radio Data Systems RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With RDS the radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of ...

Page 249: ...nouncements The audio system will turn on the TA display TA will appear on the display if the current station broadcasts traffic announcements You may also receive traffic announcements from stations in the network related to the current station If the current station does not broadcast traffic announcements the audio system will seek to a station which will When the audio system finds a station w...

Page 250: ... stations shown See Steps 1 through 7 under Preset Station Menu to store the selected PTYs The selected PTY is then stored on the preset You can now touch the PTY preset to recall your settings When the PTY display is on press TUNE SEEK and SCAN to find radio stations of the PTY selected The last PTY selected will be used for seek and scan modes If a station with the selected PTY is not found NONE...

Page 251: ... on page 4 7 for more information When an alert announcement comes on the tuned radio station or a related network station you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing If the audio system tunes to a related network station for an alert announcement it will return to the original station when the announcement is finished If the CD player is playing the player will stop for the an...

Page 252: ... to review all of the pages at your own pace XL Explicit Language Channels XL on the radio display after the channel name indicates content with explicit language These channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Setting Program Type PTY Preset Stations SCATT Category Press the arrows to select a category Once the desired category is displayed press...

Page 253: ...ppear shortly Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune in to another channel Channel Unavail Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to another station If this station was one of your presets you may need to choose another station for that preset button No Artist Info Artist Name Feature not available No ar...

Page 254: ...ty purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this message after having your vehicle serviced check with the servicing facility XM Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If you tune to channel 0 you will see this message alternating with your XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate your service Unknown Radio ID not known should only be if hardware f...

Page 255: ...ey to access the six disc CD changer screen You can also use the system s DVD player for single CD play once the map DVD is removed See CD DVD Player on page 4 63 for more information If no CD is loaded in the CD DVD Player and you press the CD hard key the message No CD Loaded will appear on the display Once you access the CD changer screen you can select one of the numbered buttons to go from on...

Page 256: ...turn off random play mode SCAN TRACKS Touch this button to hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the selected disc Touch this button again to stop scanning The CD will mute while scanning r Rewind Touch this button to rewind quickly through a track selection EJECT Touch this button once to eject the chosen CD The chosen CD may be selected by first touching one of the numbered buttons from 1 t...

Page 257: ...D See Sound Menu Tone DSP Fade and Balance for information on this button DSP Digital Signal Processing See Adjusting the Speakers listed previously for information on this button CD Changer Errors CDX ERROR could be displayed for the following The road is too rough The disc should play when the road is smoother The disc is dirty scratched wet or not loaded label side up The air is very humid If s...

Page 258: ... the navigation map DVD from the slot and return it to its case 5 Insert the music CD into the slot The system will pull the CD into the player 6 Press and release the TILT hard key to close the faceplate Notice Shifting out of PARK P with the system s faceplate open will cause the faceplate to close automatically This could cause damage to a CD DVD or the system if it is partially loaded Before s...

Page 259: ...isc touching the up arrow will seek to the first track of the disc Touch the down arrow to seek to the previous selection on the compact disc If playing the first track of the disc touching the down arrow will seek to the last track of the disc The sound will mute while seeking DVD Player To use the player as a video DVD player you must first remove the navigation map DVD or music CD While playing...

Page 260: ... faceplate Once the faceplate is closed and a video DVD is loaded the system will automatically play the DVD Playing a DVD There are three ways to play a DVD depending on which screen you are on They are the following Once a DVD is inserted the system will automatically play the DVD If you are on a map screen touch the DVD source button From the audio screen press the DVD hard key DVD Menu Options...

Page 261: ...tton to access the left right and up down cursors on the screen The cursors allow you to navigate menu options on the screen MENU Touch this button to access the DVDs menu options Depending on the type of DVD you are using this button may or may not be available Touch the button labeled one two or blank to change the image size displayed on the screen TITLE Touch this button to display the title o...

Page 262: ...on Touch RETURN to end out the menu Your selection is now saved To use PARENTAL LOCK first touch the button Then enter a four digit numeric password Touch RETURN to end out the menu SEARCH Touch this button to search to a certain scene on the DVD Depending on the type of DVD you are using this button may or may not be available r Rewind Touch this button to rewind through a scene during playback r...

Page 263: ...town That way you will not need to reprogram your preset stations every time you travel To select HOME and AWAY preset stations do the following 1 With the audio system on touch the Audio hard key and turn the audio system off 2 Touch the HOME or AWAY button from the main audio screen The next time the audio system is turned on the system will recall the last active preset selection When battery p...

Page 264: ...se levels to a minimum Otherwise the system might not recognize voice commands The system will only recognize commands spoken in English Voice Recognition Commands The following list shows all of the voice commands available for the navigation system with a brief description of each To use the voice commands refer to the instructions listed previously Help Commands These commands are universal and...

Page 265: ...mands will turn the system s power off Seek Up This command will cause the selected audio source to seek up to the next strongest signal Seek Down This command will cause the selected audio source to seek down to the next strongest signal Stop Scan This command will cause the audio source to stop scanning for the next strongest signal CD Changer Commands Track Up This command will cause the CD cha...

Page 266: ...ds will cause the system to display the Vehicle Up heading when on the map screen The map scale should be set for under 2 miles 4 km North Up Change to North Up These commands will cause the system to display the North Up heading when on the map screen if the map scale is set to 2 miles 4 km or less Map Direction Change Map Direction These commands will cause the system to change the vehicle s dir...

Page 267: ...will cause the system to close the Guidance Appearance menu if a destination has been set Arrow Guidance Arrow Guide Change To Arrow Guidance Change To Arrow Guide These commands will cause the system to change to Arrow Guidance screen view in the Guidance Menu if a destination has been set Turn List Guidance Turn List Guide Change to Turn List Guidance Change to Turn List Guide These commands wil...

Page 268: ...ommand will cause the system to display the map view of the final destination location if one has been set Point of Interest POI Commands The following commands will cause the system to display icons if they are available on the map screen when the map scale is set to a half mile eight tenths km or less Restaurant I m Hungry These commands will cause the system to display restaurant POI icons Amer...

Page 269: ...g garage POI icons Parking Lot This command will cause the system to display parking lot POI icons Rental Car Agency This command will cause the system to display rental car POI icons Automobile Club Triple A These commands will cause the system to display auto club POI icons Auto Service And Maintenance Auto Service Maintenance These commands will cause the system to display auto service POI icon...

Page 270: ...se This command will cause the system to display court house POI icons Train Station This command will cause the system to display train station POI icons Airport This command will cause the system to display airport POI icons Bus Station This command will cause the system to display bus station POI icons Commuter Rail Station This command will cause the system to display commuter rail station POI...

Page 271: ... icons Higher Education University College These commands will cause the system to display higher education POI icons Business Facility This command will cause the system to display business facility POI icons City Center This command will cause the system to display city center POI icons POI Off This command will cause the system to turn off POIs so they do not appear on the map screen 4 77 ...

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Page 273: ...1 Off Road Recovery 5 13 Passing 5 14 Loss of Control 5 15 Driving at Night 5 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 5 18 City Driving 5 20 Freeway Driving 5 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 5 22 Highway Hypnosis 5 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 23 Winter Driving 5 25 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 29 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 5 30 Loading Your Vehicle 5 30 Towing 5 35 Towing Your ...

Page 274: ... 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 difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques ...

Page 275: ...drinking 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 consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The pe...

Page 276: ...els 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 doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The...

Page 277: ...stem TCS on page 5 8 and StabiliTrak System on page 5 10 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 bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as ...

Page 278: ...may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engin...

Page 279: ...ld 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 wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too ...

Page 280: ...page 3 64 You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3 16 This warning light will come on to let you know if ther...

Page 281: ...ion Center Magnetic Ride Control Magnetic Ride Control automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle Automatic ride control is achieved through a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system The controller receives input from various sensors to determine the proper system response If the controller detects a problem within the system the DIC will display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL messa...

Page 282: ...m h for 10 seconds if the steering is not centered The system is off until the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message is displayed The STABILITRAK ACTIVE message will come on when the system is operating See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 64 for more information You may also feel or hear the system working This is normal The instrument cluster light will come on and a chime will sound to let you know if ...

Page 283: ... with a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds It provides ease when parking yet a firm solid feel at highway speeds Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is ...

Page 284: ...wer If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more eff...

Page 285: ...od reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle...

Page 286: ...t is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you are following a larger vehicle Also you will ...

Page 287: ...tle to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose contro...

Page 288: ... is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle ...

Page 289: ...ut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the ...

Page 290: ...rkings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show 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 ...

Page 291: ... 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 you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing w...

Page 292: ...ty 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 Freeway Driving on page 5 21 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 293: ...ve a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your ...

Page 294: ...ey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can ch...

Page 295: ... the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a...

Page 296: ...r with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your ...

Page 297: ...e 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 be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 5 25...

Page 298: ...32 F 0 C and freezing rain 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 your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even though your vehicle has a traction control system you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road c...

Page 299: ...unding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the sno...

Page 300: ...nd check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and i...

Page 301: ...ast 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 the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the wheel...

Page 302: ...tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 5 35 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the ...

Page 303: ...ation on tires and inflation see Tires on page 6 46 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 53 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement Th...

Page 304: ... may not safely exceed the available cargo and 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 the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Item Description Total A Vehi...

Page 305: ...apacity Weight for Example 3 400 lbs 181 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg x 2 400 lbs 181 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2 E...

Page 306: ...area of your vehicle CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Notice Overloading your vehicle may...

Page 307: ...vice if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Service on page 8 6 Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with t...

Page 308: ... NOTES 5 36 ...

Page 309: ...23 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 25 Cooling System 6 26 Power Steering Fluid 6 31 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 32 Brakes 6 33 Battery 6 36 Jump Starting 6 37 Rear Axle 6 41 Headlamp Aiming 6 42 Headlamp Vertical Aiming 6 43 Bulb Replacement 6 44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 45 Tires 6 46 Tire Sidewall Labelling 6 47 Tire Terminology and Definitions 6 49 Run Flat Tires 6 52 Inf...

Page 310: ...heels 6 76 Tires 6 76 Sheet Metal Damage 6 77 Finish Damage 6 77 Underbody Maintenance 6 77 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 77 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 6 78 Vehicle Identification 6 79 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 79 Service Parts Identification Label 6 79 Electrical System 6 80 Add On Electrical Equipment 6 80 Windshield Wiper Fuses 6 80 Power Windows and Other Power Options 6 80 Fuses ...

Page 311: ...want 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 California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contai...

Page 312: ...e 1 47 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 7 14 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt...

Page 313: ...ions which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www autoalliance org fuel_charter htm Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline California Fuel If your vehicle is ce...

Page 314: ...tice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl ...

Page 315: ... when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump 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 fuel door on the driver s side of the v...

Page 316: ...alternate fuel door release is located inside the trunk behind a panel on the driver s side of the vehicle Pull the handle to release the fuel door To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if the cap is released too soon it will spring back to the right While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door 6 8 ...

Page 317: ...ke sure the cap is fully installed 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 55 The CHECK GAS CAP message in the Driver Information Center DIC will be displayed if the fuel cap is not properly installed CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling ...

Page 318: ...fill 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 Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things th...

Page 319: ...ide of the instrument panel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever The lever is located under the hood near the center of the vehicle Move the release lever to the right and raise the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then pull the hood down and close it firmly 6 11 ...

Page 320: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood here is what you will see 6 12 ...

Page 321: ...LOW OIL LEVEL or LOW OIL PRESSURE message on the Driver Information Center appears it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see LOW OIL LEVEL and LOW OIL PRESSURE under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 64 You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you...

Page 322: ...aged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 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 you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM4718M Your vehicle s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting this standard may b...

Page 323: ... 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 oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM4718M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Your vehicle s engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil which ...

Page 324: ...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 diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL NOW message in the DIC will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 64 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you...

Page 325: ... CHANGE OIL NOW 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 for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dis...

Page 326: ...oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filters To inspect the air cleaner filters remove the filters from the vehicle and lightly shake the filters to release loose dust and dirt If the filters remain caked with dirt new filters are required To inspect or replace the filters do the following 1 Flip the clasps on the top of the engine air cleaner filter cover forward to unlatch the cover ...

Page 327: ...two clasps on the top of the engine air cleaner filter cover CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter ...

Page 328: ...Always use automatic transmission fluid labeled DEXRON III Approved for the H Specification Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 80 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain High performance operation If you do not use your vehicle unde...

Page 329: ...d anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil 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 engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire...

Page 330: ...m and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark located on the side of the surge tank that faces the front If the LOW COOLANT message on the Driver Information Center DIC comes on and stays ...

Page 331: ...e you fully install the cap Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 12 for information on location Engine Overheating You will find a COOLANT OVER TEMP message or an ENGINE HOT STOP ENGINE message displayed in the Dr...

Page 332: ...ting Mode on page 6 25 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 repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 25 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From Your...

Page 333: ...e until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode later in this section You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation If an overheated engine condition exists and the DIC message ENGINE HOT STOP ENGINE is displa...

Page 334: ... you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface A low coolant level should be indicated by a LOW COOLANT message on the Driver Information Center DIC If it is you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heat...

Page 335: ...ne is overheating the fan should be running If it is not your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 25 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion ...

Page 336: ...ey are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap CAUTION Adding only plain water to...

Page 337: ...ne glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure lef...

Page 338: ...e tank pressure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level stabilizes at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank 6 30 ...

Page 339: ...se A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid do the following 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove ...

Page 340: ...il the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill...

Page 341: ... brakes will 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 much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid ...

Page 342: ...rakes may not work 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 mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If yo...

Page 343: ...f brake trouble Brake Adjustment As you make brake stops your disc brakes automatically adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system...

Page 344: ...ter handling Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 6 37 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt You...

Page 345: ...with 12 volt systems 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 ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling ...

Page 346: ... battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery 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 take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be pr...

Page 347: ... Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote 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 to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal ...

Page 348: ...gine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order electrica...

Page 349: ...ositive cable from the other vehicle Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid 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 filler plu...

Page 350: ... lane markers for horizontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be re aimed we recommend that you take your vehicle to your dealer for service However it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps as described in the following procedure Notice To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions befo...

Page 351: ...ertical up down adjustment follow the vertical aiming procedure Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket or T15 Torx screwdriver Headlamp Vertical Aiming Notice Horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim Adjusting the vertical aim first will result in an incorrect headlamp aim 1 Find the aim dot on the lens of the low beam lamps 2 Measure th...

Page 352: ...the headlamp not being aimed This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface 5 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line The top edge of the cut off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp Bulb Replacement It is recomme...

Page 353: ...ld wiper blade length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 7 13 To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Place the vehicle in accessory mode and turn the wipers on Position the wipers on the windshield in the mid wipe position Then with a door open turn the vehicle off 2 Tip the blade up and push down on the tab to release the wiper blade assembly 3 To install al...

Page 354: ... too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 5 30 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 53 Overinflated tires ar...

Page 355: ...OT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may...

Page 356: ...ire size 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 of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter ...

Page 357: ...o the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 53 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passenge...

Page 358: ...ltiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 5 30 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the...

Page 359: ...r a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 6 59 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehicle on page 5 30 Vehicle Maximum...

Page 360: ...he tire would then have to be replaced When a tire is filled with air it provides a cushion between the road and the wheel Because you won t have this cushion when driving on a deflated tire try to avoid potholes that could damage your wheel and require replacement of it Some road hazards can damage a tire beyond repair This damage could occur even before you ve driven on the tire in a deflated co...

Page 361: ...ed to have a wheel replaced or if the sensors ever need replacement Notice Using liquid sealants can damage the tire valves and tire pressure monitor sensors in your run flat tires This damage would not be covered by warranty Don t use liquid sealants in your run flat tires Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell yo...

Page 362: ...en they are underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading ...

Page 363: ... each time the engine is started and stay on until the low tire condition is corrected When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly under inflated...

Page 364: ...s displayed when the TPM system is malfunctioning For example one or more TPM sensors may be inoperable or missing See your dealer for service The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry and Science Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject ...

Page 365: ...page 5 30 Vehicles equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system will need to have the sensors reset after a tire rotation is performed A special tool is needed to reset the sensor identification codes See your dealer for service Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Replacement on page 6 61 and Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 85 CAUT...

Page 366: ...n 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 that you get tires with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating load range traction ride tire pressure monitoring system performance and other th...

Page 367: ...houlder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car ti...

Page 368: ...is tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustai...

Page 369: ...kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong repl...

Page 370: ... Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads of the wheel nuts If you do the wheel nuts might come loose and the wheel could fall off causing a crash CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to a crash Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equi...

Page 371: ...n cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to ...

Page 372: ...ngine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks in front of and behind the wheels CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and eve...

Page 373: ...nty To lift your vehicle properly follow the advice in this part To help prevent vehicle damage Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle Make sure the jack you re using spans at least two crossmember ribs Lift only in the areas shown in the following pictures For additional information see your dealer and the Cadillac XLR service manual Lifting From the Front The front lift...

Page 374: ...ifting points A according to the illustration shown 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle 3 Lift the vehicle with the jack making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs B 6 66 ...

Page 375: ...g points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle on either the driver s or passenger s side 1 Locate the rear lifting points A according to the illustration shown 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle 6 67 ...

Page 376: ... for additional information Your vehicle when new had run flat tires This type of tire can operate effectively with no air pressure so you won t need to stop on the side of the road to change a flat tire You can just keep on driving The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the speed the greater the chance that the run flat tire will not have to be replaced Run flat tires perform so well w...

Page 377: ...page 3 64 for information and details about the DIC operation and displays CAUTION Special tools and procedures are required to service a run flat tire If these special tools and procedures aren t used you or others could be injured and your vehicle could be damaged Always be sure the proper tools and procedures as described in the service manual are used Notice Using liquid sealants can damage th...

Page 378: ... hazardous some more than others and they can all damage the vehicle too Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage the vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth GM approved cleaning product...

Page 379: ...r onto a clean soft white cloth Do not apply spray directly to the fabric 4 Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect 5 Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 6 When the stain is removed blot the cleaned area with another dry clean soft white cloth 7 If the cleaner leaves a ring effect follow up with the club soda water instructions ...

Page 380: ...brasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see t...

Page 381: ... damage to the rear window defogger and the integrated radio antenna When cleaning the glass on your vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water We...

Page 382: ...t allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Veh...

Page 383: ...nd chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years To help keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle in a garage or covered whenever possible Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield...

Page 384: ... 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 avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Notice If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes you coul...

Page 385: ... 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 flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your GM dealer or an underbody car wash...

Page 386: ...ome 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 other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate M...

Page 387: ...ts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on your spare tire cover It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Model...

Page 388: ...ixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and power seats When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduce...

Page 389: ... fuse block door knob counterclockwise and pull the door to access the fuses Fuses Usage 1 Spare Fuse 2 Spare Fuse 3 Spare Fuse 4 Spare Fuse 5 Fuse Pull 6 Reverse Lamp 7 Starter Crank 8 Parking Brake Solenoid A 9 Reverse Lamps 10 BTSI Solenoid Column Lock 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 GMLAN Devices 14 Rear Park Aid Heated Cooled Seats Windshield Wiper Relays 15 Door Locks 16 Engine Control Module 17 ...

Page 390: ... Up Tap Down Switch 29 Climate Control System Power Sounder 30 Rear Fog Lamps Diagnostic Link Connector 31 Power Folding Mirror 32 Trunk Close Button Parking Brake Solenoid B 33 Power Seats Fuses Usage 34 Door Controls 35 Run Accessory Power 36 Not Used 37 Not Used 38 Rainsense 39 Steering Wheel Control Button Lights 40 Power Lumbar 41 Passenger s Side Heated Seat 42 Driver s Side Heated Seat 43 N...

Page 391: ...ment Overview on page 6 12 To access the fuses push in the tab located at the end of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover open Fuses Usage 1 Anti Lock Brake System Magnetic Ride Control 2 Horn 3 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Transmission Controls 4 Windshield Wipers 5 Stop Back Up Lamps 6 Oxygen Sensor 7 Battery 5 8 Parking Lamps 9 Electronic Throttle Control 6 83 ...

Page 392: ... Headlamp 25 Not Used 26 Battery 3 27 Anti Lock Brakes 28 Climate Controls 29 Battery 2 30 Starter 31 Audio Amplifier 32 Cooling Fan 33 Battery 1 Fuses Usage 48 Spare 49 Spare 50 Spare 51 Spare 52 Spare 53 Not Used 54 Fuse Puller Relays Usage 34 Horn 35 Air Conditioning Compressor 36 Windshield Washer 37 Parking Lamps 38 Fog Lamps 39 High Beam Headlamps 40 Rear Window Defogger 41 Windshield Wiper ...

Page 393: ...t R134a 1 4 lbs 0 64 kg Cooling System 14 8 quarts 14 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 8 0 quarts 7 6 L Fuel Tank 18 0 gallons 68 0 L Automatic Transmission 9 5 quarts 8 5 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission ...

Page 394: ... NOTES 6 86 ...

Page 395: ...dule 7 2 Scheduled Maintenance 7 4 Additional Required Services 7 6 Maintenance Footnotes 7 7 Owner Checks and Services 7 8 At Each Fuel Fill 7 8 At Least Once a Month 7 8 At Least Once a Year 7 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 11 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 13 Maintenance Record 7 14 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 ...

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 environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working cond...

Page 397: ...alified 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 jobs When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts If you want to purchase se...

Page 398: ...mber to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 6 16 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE OIL NOW message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first serv...

Page 399: ...ner filter If necessary replace filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 18 An Emission Control Service See footnotes and h Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect wiper blades See footnote b Inspect restraint system components See footnote c Lubricate body ...

Page 400: ... damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 18 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote f Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or eve...

Page 401: ...fety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance d Lubricate the trunk key lock cylinder Lubricate all body door hinges Lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood trunk console door and any folding seat hardware More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a...

Page 402: ...gine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 6 13 for further details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary S...

Page 403: ...the starter works in any other position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See...

Page 404: ...t 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 vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your GM...

Page 405: ...an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 6 13 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 6 20 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent...

Page 406: ... in Canada 992694 where required See Rear Axle on page 6 41 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstri...

Page 407: ...ecification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Elements 10318557 A2061C Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 10345066 Spark Plugs 12571535 41 986 Wiper Blade Shepherd s Hook Type 500 mm 12367281 7 13 ...

Page 408: ...rmed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 7 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 7 8 can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 7 14 ...

Page 409: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 7 15 ...

Page 410: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 7 16 ...

Page 411: ...nt Program 8 5 Roadside Service 8 6 Courtesy Transportation 8 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 8 9 Reporting Safety Defects 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 8 12 Section 8 Customer Assistance and Infor...

Page 412: ...a contact the 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 following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of t...

Page 413: ...A 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 right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs Specific vehicle informati...

Page 414: ...essed 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 1 800 833 2622 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Vi...

Page 415: ...s program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver s or passenger s adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls and wheelchair scooter lifts The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility co...

Page 416: ...ency Road Service is performed on site for the following situations Towing Service Battery Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance Fuel Delivery Flat Tire Change Covers change only Trip Interruption If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 48 months 50 000 miles 80 000 km warranty period Items covered are hotel meals and rental car Roadside S...

Page 417: ...rchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By sched...

Page 418: ...ld reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your GM dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of 40 a day and must be supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental ag...

Page 419: ... a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some infor...

Page 420: ...esponse to an official request of police or similar government office as part of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law In addition once GM collects or receives data GM may use the data for GM research needs make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown or share summary data which is not tied to a spec...

Page 421: ...S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada...

Page 422: ...r service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obt...

Page 423: ...ations are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are su...

Page 424: ... NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 425: ...stem 3 81 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 5 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 53 Appearance Care 6 70 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 6 76 Care of Safety Belts 6 73 Appearance Care cont Chemical Paint Spotting 6 77 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 6 74 Fabric Carpet 6 70 Finish Care 6 74 Finish Damage 6 77 Glass Surfaces 6 73 Instrument Panel 6 72 Interior Plastic Components 6 72 Leather 6 72 She...

Page 426: ... New Vehicle 2 21 Bulb Replacement 6 44 Headlamp Aiming 6 42 Buying New Tires 6 58 C California Fuel 6 5 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 6 85 Carbon Monoxide 2 13 2 32 5 25 5 35 Care of Safety Belts 6 73 Your CD Player 3 80 Your CDs 3 80 CD Six Disc Changer 4 61 CD DVD Player 4 63 Center Console Storage Area 2 42 Chains Tire 6 63 Check Engine Light 3 55 Checking Things Under the H...

Page 427: ...Dual 3 40 Outlet Adjustment 3 45 Control of a Vehicle 5 5 Convenience Net 2 44 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage 3 54 Heater Engine 2 24 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 23 Cooled Seats 1 3 Cooling System 6 26 Courtesy Lamps 3 33 Cruise Control Adaptive 3 16 Cruise Control Lever 3 12 Cupholder s 2 42 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation 8 7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY User...

Page 428: ...ain and on Wet Roads 5 18 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 5 30 Winter 5 25 Dual Climate Control System 3 40 E Edit Avoid Point Area 4 20 Memory Point 4 13 Waypoint 4 17 Electrical System Add On Equipment 6 80 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 80 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 81 Power Windows and Other Power Options 6 80 Underhood Fuse Block 6 83 Windshield Wiper Fuses 6 80 Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...

Page 429: ...l 6 5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 10 Filling Your Tank 6 7 Fuels in Foreign Countries 6 6 Gage 3 60 Fuel cont Gasoline Octane 6 5 Gasoline Specifications 6 5 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 80 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 6 81 Underhood Fuse Block 6 83 Windshield Wiper 6 80 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature 3 54 Engine Oil Pressure 3 58 Fuel 3 60 Speedometer 3 48 Tachometer 3 48 Voltmete...

Page 430: ...5 23 HomeLink Transmitter 2 38 HomeLink Transmitter Programming 2 39 Hood Checking Things Under 6 10 Release 6 11 Horn 3 6 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 10 I Ignition Positions 2 22 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 21 Inflation Tire Pressure 6 53 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 32 Cluster 3 46 Overview 3 4 J Jump Starting 6 37 K Keyless Access System 2 4 Keyles...

Page 431: ...n Indicator 3 55 Safety Belt Reminder 3 48 Security 3 59 TCS Warning Light 3 53 Tire Pressure 3 55 Traction Control System TCS Warning 3 53 Lighting Entry Exit 3 33 Limited Slip Rear Axle 5 9 Lockout Protection 2 12 Locks Door 2 9 Lockout Protection 2 12 Power Door 2 11 Loss of Control 5 15 Lowering the Retractable Hardtop 2 45 Lumbar Power Controls 1 2 M Magnetic Ride Control 5 9 Maintenance Sche...

Page 432: ... 64 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar 2 34 Memory 2 54 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 35 Outside Convex Mirror 2 36 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror 2 35 Outside Power Heated Mirrors 2 34 MyGMLink com 8 3 N Navigation 4 2 4 4 Using the System 4 4 New Vehicle Break In 2 21 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 13 O Odometer 3 48 Odometer Trip 3 48 Off Road Recovery 5 13 Oil Engine ...

Page 433: ... Burn 2 32 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 45 Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 18 Passing 5 14 Plan Route 4 13 Player CD 4 63 DVD 4 63 Power Accessory Outlets 3 38 Door Locks 2 11 Electrical System 6 80 Lumbar Controls 1 2 Reclining Seatback 1 4 Retained Accessory RAP 2 22 Seat 1 2 Steering Fluid 6 31 Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column 3 7 Windows 2 17 Pretensioners Safety Belt 1 18 Pro...

Page 434: ...11 Recreational Vehicle Towing 5 35 Remote Keyless Entry System 4 42 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 8 11 General Motors 8 11 United States Government 8 11 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 48 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 48 Restraint Systems Checking 1 48 Replacing Parts 1 48 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 22 Retractable Hardtop 2 45 Lowerin...

Page 435: ...3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 5 Doing Your Own Work 6 4 Engine Soon Light 3 55 Publications Ordering Information 8 12 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 47 Setup 4 7 Setup Menu Menu 4 7 Sheet Metal Damage 6 77 Shifting Into Park P 2 30 Shifting Out of Park P 2 31 Signals Turn and Lane Change 3 8 Six Disc CD Changer 4 61 Specifications Capacities 6 85 Speedometer 3 48 St...

Page 436: ...Chains 6 63 Cleaning 6 76 Tires cont If a Tire Goes Flat 6 68 Inflation Tire Pressure 6 53 Inspection and Rotation 6 57 Lifting Your Vehicle 6 64 Pressure Monitor System 6 55 Run Flat 6 52 Tire Sidewall Labelling 6 47 Tire Terminology and Definitions 6 49 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 6 61 Wheel Replacement 6 61 When It Is Time for New Tires 6 58 Top Strap 1 27...

Page 437: ... 21 Vehicle Control 5 5 Damage Warnings iv Symbols iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 8 9 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 79 Service Parts Identification Label 6 79 Vehicle Personalization DIC 3 73 Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel 2 54 Vehicle Positioning 4 43 Ventilation Adjustment 3 45 Visors 2 18 Voice Recognition 4 69 Voltmeter Gage 3 51 W Warning Lights Gages and In...

Page 438: ...d Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 75 Windshield Washer 3 12 Fluid 6 32 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 45 Fuses 6 80 Rainsense Wipers 3 10 Windshield Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 5 25 Wiper Activated Headlamps 3 29 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 81 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 7 2 14 ...

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