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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:

A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30.

B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn

Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.

C. Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel

Controls on page 3-111.

D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel

Cluster on page 3-34.

E. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers

on page 3-9.

F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard

Warning Flashers on page 3-6.

G. Audio/Navigation System. See Audio System(s)

on page 3-80.

H. Traction Control Button. See Traction Control

System (TCS) on page 4-9.

I. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission Operation on page 2-26.

J. Climate Control System. See Dual Climate Control

System on page 3-25.

K. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-46.

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Summary of Contents for 2006 SRX

Page 1: ...ng Lights Gages and Indicators 3 33 Driver Information Center DIC 3 48 Audio System s 3 80 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 50 Service and Appearance Care 5...

Page 2: ...manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be...

Page 3: ...nd the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you...

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

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

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...ld Restraints 1 28 Older Children 1 28 Infants and Young Children 1 31 Child Restraint Systems 1 35 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 39 Securing a Child R...

Page 8: ...r under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat back and forth with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place Power Seats...

Page 9: ...control forward or rearward The vertical control is used for reclining your seatback See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 5 for more information Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have this feature The driver...

Page 10: ...ushion until the seat approximates normal body temperature The HI setting has a slightly higher temperature To turn on the heated seats press the button once The seat will heat to the HI setting Press...

Page 11: ...where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting t...

Page 12: ...seatbacks the control is located on the outboard side of the front seats Press the top of the vertical control forward or rearward to adjust the seatback angle Do not have a seatback reclined if your...

Page 13: ...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 vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright T...

Page 14: ...e adjustable up and down and removable Pull up on the head rest to raise it Press the button located at the base of the head rest and push down on the rest to lower it The head rests must be removed b...

Page 15: ...ld the seatback forward then pull the release handle on the top of the seatback to release the seat to tumble forward CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or cr...

Page 16: ...her the remote keyless entry transmitter or the door must be pressed three times to enable the rear seat for two minutes or the ignition must be in ON or ACCESSORY The vehicle must be in PARK P The ve...

Page 17: ...u are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle...

Page 18: ...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 veh...

Page 19: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 13...

Page 20: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 14...

Page 21: ...pside 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 safet...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In...

Page 24: ...o loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury...

Page 25: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 26: ...riously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 27: ...across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can...

Page 28: ...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 po...

Page 29: ...it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that...

Page 30: ...the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will loc...

Page 31: ...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 a...

Page 32: ...ble for each of the rear outside passenger positions in the second row Here is how to attach the comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Slide the guide off of its storage clip located on the seatback 2...

Page 33: ...e the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to ta...

Page 34: ...y 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...

Page 35: ...ere or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other peop...

Page 36: ...ndow move the child toward the center of the vehicle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 1 26 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the...

Page 37: ...hild s pelvic 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...

Page 38: ...es not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb...

Page 39: ...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 desig...

Page 40: ...will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a part...

Page 41: ...child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured...

Page 42: ...f the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body wit...

Page 43: ...restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child...

Page 44: ...in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistic...

Page 45: ...vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether yo...

Page 46: ...op of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to r...

Page 47: ...read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufactur...

Page 48: ...position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position or any third row position if a national or local law requires that the top te...

Page 49: ...estraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens T...

Page 50: ...t and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback I...

Page 51: ...in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say CAUTION In a crash a child secured in a...

Page 52: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 53: ...aint has a top tether and the position that you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restrain...

Page 54: ...ng child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating ai...

Page 55: ...ty belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positio...

Page 56: ...has six airbags A frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger a seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver and another for the right front passenger a r...

Page 57: ...s or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past CAUTION Continued CAUT...

Page 58: ...intaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed...

Page 59: ...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 37 for more information Where Are the...

Page 60: ...The front 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 54...

Page 61: ...s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger s seatback closest to the door The roof mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the passenger directly behind the driver is in the ceiling ab...

Page 62: ...r even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any othe...

Page 63: ...straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph 19 to 26 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph...

Page 64: ...lease of gas from the inflator which inflates the airbag The inflator airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel instrument panel the side of the front se...

Page 65: ...t for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag infl...

Page 66: ...also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the air b...

Page 67: ...bag systems Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Y...

Page 68: ...nd have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the airbag covering on...

Page 69: ...ave LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inf...

Page 70: ...NOTES 1 64...

Page 71: ...22 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 23 Starting the Engine 2 24 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 24 Engine Coolant Heater 2 25 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 26 Parking Brake 2 29 Shifting Into...

Page 72: ...ge Area 2 46 Center Console Storage Area 2 46 Luggage Carrier 2 47 Convenience Net 2 48 Cargo Cover 2 48 Cargo Management System 2 48 Sunroof 2 48 Sunroof UltraView 2 48 Sunroof UltraView Plus 2 50 Ve...

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

Page 74: ...de the vehicle OnStar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStar System on page 2 40 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio...

Page 75: ...Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 5 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature you can...

Page 76: ...will flash for up to 30 seconds To stop the instant panic alarm press the symbol again or turn the ignition to ON m Power Liftgate Press and hold this button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to...

Page 77: ...re not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Use a flat thin object to pry open the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separ...

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

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

Page 80: ...lock the door The power door locks can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC These prompts allow you to choose various lock and unlock settings For more informat...

Page 81: ...ity lock label and turn it to disengage the lock 3 Repeat the steps for the other lock The rear door locks will now work normally Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the ke...

Page 82: ...ations to reverse that operation See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 5 for more information The liftgate can also be power closed by pressing the power liftgate button next to the lift...

Page 83: ...tgate will reverse direction and open fully The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually Manual Liftgate Operation With the doors unlocked the power liftgate can always...

Page 84: ...e with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a ve...

Page 85: ...position to activate the express down feature If you want to stop the window as it is lowering press the down arrow on the switch again Express Up Window This feature is on both front power windows P...

Page 86: ...verse to a preset factory position Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is rem...

Page 87: ...s press the button again The light on the button will go out You can program this feature to disable all passenger windows or only the rear passenger windows See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3...

Page 88: ...lash for up to 30 seconds The theft deterrent system will not arm if you lock the doors with a key use the manual door lock or if the liftgate is ajar It activates only if you use the remote keyless e...

Page 89: ...be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 96 If the fuse does not need to be replaced you may need to have your vehicle serviced To reduce the possibility of theft always a...

Page 90: ...se See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 96 If the engine still does not start with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer w...

Page 91: ...em at this time In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside Service See Roadside Service on page 7 6 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elabora...

Page 92: ...needs service A OFF This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key This position locks the ignition steering wheel and transmission It is a theft deterrent feature B ACCESSORY Th...

Page 93: ...taches from the steering column cover 3 Insert a narrow pointed object into the hole in the steering column cover and press the spring 4 Then turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key Retaine...

Page 94: ...the floor and holding it there as you turn the key to START If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your ve...

Page 95: ...e the engine compartment beauty cover and the cord is located on the driver s side of the vehicle above the strut You must remove the plastic cap to access the plug 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 11...

Page 96: ...ut 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...

Page 97: ...w vehicle speeds you can also use REVERSE R to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow o...

Page 98: ...going down a steep hill This position may also offer improved trailer towing performance in certain driving conditions Driver Shift Control DSC Notice If you drive your vehicle at high RPMs without up...

Page 99: ...is prevented for any reason the currently selected gear will flash multiple times indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears The transmission will allow you to shift to the gear selected a...

Page 100: ...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 If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move...

Page 101: ...have moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button on the shift lever If you can it mea...

Page 102: ...but still cannot shift out of PARK P try the following 1 Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY Open and close the driver s door to turn off the RAP feature 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of St...

Page 103: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 104: ...rage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 39 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P...

Page 105: ...he 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 Automatic...

Page 106: ...d by a magnetic antenna mount note pad holder or similar object If the letter C appears in the compass window the compass may need to be reset or calibrated The mirror can be calibrated by driving the...

Page 107: ...pears on the display press the on off button quickly until you reach the correct zone number If C appears in the compass window the compass may need calibration See Compass Calibration listed previous...

Page 108: ...e area behind it The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash or a confined space To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To return the mirro...

Page 109: ...hen parallel parking When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R and after a five second delay the passenger s mirror will return to its original position If further adjustment is needed after the mi...

Page 110: ...et you the help you need 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 informatio...

Page 111: ...sing 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 vis...

Page 112: ...a Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation...

Page 113: ...program a second and or third hand held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the Uni...

Page 114: ...g two Universal Home Remote buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming Universal Home Remote You do not want to repeat Step 1 as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote b...

Page 115: ...beginning with Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote shown earlier in this section Individual buttons cannot be erased but they can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single Universal Home R...

Page 116: ...rs On the outboard sides of the third row there may also be cupholders Cell Phone Storage Area Your vehicle has a closeable cell phone sunglasses storage area inside both of the front doors Press the...

Page 117: ...or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If your vehicle has a luggage carrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof You c...

Page 118: ...anagement System Your vehicle may have a cargo management system It provides extra storage space for the rear of the vehicle The cargo management system has three compartments The one closest to the f...

Page 119: ...ss the back of the sunshade switch to open the sunshade Press the front of the switch to the first stop to close the sunshade to a desired position at a normal speed Press the switch forward to the se...

Page 120: ...that your passengers belts are fastened properly too The vehicle may have an UltraView sunroof over the first two rows of seats and a smaller sunroof over the third row seat Both have sunshades but t...

Page 121: ...he sunroof will then reverse To close the sunroof once it has re opened remove the obstruction and press the front of the sunroof switch Resynchronization To resynchronize the front sunroof and front...

Page 122: ...to two drivers If your vehicle has the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature you can also program and recall memory settings for the throttle and brake pedal driving positions The buttons for t...

Page 123: ...he desired exit position 3 Press and hold the exit button located above buttons 1 and 2 on the driver s door armrest for at least three seconds Two beeps will sound to confirm that the exit position h...

Page 124: ...NOTES 2 54...

Page 125: ...3 20 Accessory Power Outlet s 3 23 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 24 Climate Controls 3 25 Dual Climate Control System 3 25 Outlet Adjustment 3 30 Rear Air Conditioning System 3 31 Passenger Compar...

Page 126: ...Messages 3 57 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 66 Audio System s 3 80 Setting the Time 3 81 Radio with CD 3 82 Navigation Radio System 3 98 Rear Seat Entertainment System 3 98 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 1...

Page 127: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 128: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 129: ...Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3 34 E Windshield Wiper Lever See Windshield Wipers on page 3 9 F Hazard Warning Flasher Button See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 6 G Audio Navigation System See...

Page 130: ...o matter what position your key is in and even if the key is not in 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...

Page 131: ...move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the follow...

Page 132: ...s Check the fuse and for burned out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 96 for more information Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is l...

Page 133: ...am push the lever away from you Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers 7 Mist Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle...

Page 134: ...way snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blo...

Page 135: ...this button to wash and wipe the window The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If...

Page 136: ...oth the headlamps and the windshield will be washed The headlamps must be on to be washed If the headlamps are off only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed If the washer fl...

Page 137: ...uise 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...

Page 138: ...l This light on the instrument panel cluster will come on while cruise control is on Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of co...

Page 139: ...he set button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Press in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed y...

Page 140: ...ending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Licen...

Page 141: ...in AUTO and it s dark enough outside the DRL will turn off and the low beam headlamps will turn on When it s bright enough outside the low beam headlamps will go off and the DRL will turn back on If...

Page 142: ...ignition is on Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions The fog lamp controls are located on the turn signal multifunction lever Fog Lamps The band with this symbol i...

Page 143: ...ghten the lights or away from it to dim them If you slide the lever all the way toward the symbol past the resistance point the interior lamps will come on To turn them off slide the lever back toward...

Page 144: ...nsole These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened For manual operation press the button next to each lamp to turn it on Press it again to turn the lamp off If the reading lamps are left...

Page 145: ...So unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up you could strike children pedestrians bicyclists or pets behind you and they could be injured or killed Whether or not you are usi...

Page 146: ...ot detect objects that are above liftgate level In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object it must be within detection range behind the vehicle When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly...

Page 147: ...ot plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If yo...

Page 148: ...dges and pulling straight out To reinstall push the tray back into place There may also be ashtrays in the rear doors Cigarette Lighter Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will n...

Page 149: ...cause the system to heat or cool any faster If you set the system at the warmest temperature setting the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature and it will not go into automatic mode In...

Page 150: ...regardless of the mode selected See Outlet Adjustment on page 3 30 to change this airflow from the outboard outlets To change the current mode select one of the following Y Vent This mode directs air...

Page 151: ...ng periods of time may cause the air inside your vehicle to become too dry or stuffy To prevent this from happening after the air in your vehicle has cooled turn the recirculation mode off QPWRR Power...

Page 152: ...adiation and the air inside your vehicle then use the information to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature the fan speed and the air delivery system The...

Page 153: ...is cancelled when you enter defog mode If you select recirculation while in defog mode it will be cancelled after 10 minutes If you have fogging on the side windows turn the thumbwheel on the outboar...

Page 154: ...he surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger button is on Notice Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in...

Page 155: ...formation see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3 32 Rear Air Conditioning System If your vehicle has the rear air conditioning system it has two fan speed selectors One fan speed selector is l...

Page 156: ...sted below to replace the passenger compartment air filter 1 Open the hood to access the engine compartment See Hood Release on page 5 11 for more information Locate the passenger compartment air filt...

Page 157: ...now they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often ga...

Page 158: ...designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many of the other things you ll need to know to drive safely and econ...

Page 159: ...of miles or kilometers traveled for up to two trips The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center DIC To access the trip odometer use one of the following procedures Using the Base audio...

Page 160: ...engine will be limited When the rpms return to normal the fuel supply will return to normal This helps prevent damage to the engine Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START a c...

Page 161: ...iving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be w...

Page 162: ...he other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away Th...

Page 163: ...tarted and may stay on for several seconds That is normal If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the anti lock portion of the brake system If the red BRAKE light is...

Page 164: ...f the light still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving your vehicle needs service Have the traction control system inspected as soon as possible See Traction Control System TCS on pag...

Page 165: ...ating on page 5 29 Tire Pressure Light If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM System this light will come on if the system detects low tire pressure This light will also come on for a bulb...

Page 166: ...rvice 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 b...

Page 167: ...s soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe...

Page 168: ...equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or m...

Page 169: ...ight goes on when you turn your key to ON or START It goes off once you start your engine That s a check to be sure the light works If it doesn t come on be sure to have it fixed so it will be there t...

Page 170: ...fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 18 for more information Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3 17 for more inform...

Page 171: ...nd Messages on page 3 57 for more information Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fu...

Page 172: ...for instructions on operating the DIC for your vehicle System Controls Use the following controls located on the audio system to operate the DIC INFO Information Use the up or down arrows on this swit...

Page 173: ...Monitor TPM System OUTSIDE TEMP MI TRIP A KM TRIP A MI TRIP B KM TRIP B MILES RANGE KM RANGE MPG AVG L 100 KM AVG MPG INST L 100 KM INST GAL FUEL USED L FUEL USED AVG MPH AVG KM H TIMER BATTERY VOLTS...

Page 174: ...t driving conditions produce different fuel economies Generally freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving If your vehicle is low on fuel the Fuel Level Low message will be display...

Page 175: ...age is in the normal range the display will have OK after it For example the display may read 13 2 BATTERY VOLTS OK If there is a problem with the battery charging system there are four possible DIC m...

Page 176: ...be displayed If the tire pressure is low LOW will be displayed with this item The pressure can be displayed in pounds per square inch PSI or kilopascals KPA To change the units see DIC Main Menu on pa...

Page 177: ...NE SEL knob clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through the menu items The DIC main menu consists of the following menu items e BASS MID TREBLE e EQ DSP Bose Radio DVD AVC Bose Radio H A AUTOSTORE...

Page 178: ...crolling through the main menu See Using DSP under Radio with CD on page 3 82 for more information DVD Digital Versatile Disc This menu item allows you to turn the DVD on and off Press the TUNE SEL kn...

Page 179: ...on message broadcast by a radio station To view the message press the TUNE SEL knob once The message will appear on the screen See RDS Messages under Radio with CD on page 3 82 for more information AF...

Page 180: ...g light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 40 for more information 8 Clock Use this menu item to set the time on the vehicle s clock S...

Page 181: ...eans that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge The normal battery voltage range is 11 5 to 15 5 volts You can m...

Page 182: ...on until BATTERY VOLTS appears Change Engine Oil This message indicates that the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed and that your vehicle is due for service See your GM dealer...

Page 183: ...this message appears on the display the gas cap has not been fully tightened You should recheck the gas cap to ensure that it is on and tightened properly See If the Light Is On Steady under Malfuncti...

Page 184: ...on page 5 29 for more information This message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down Engine Overheated Stop Engine Notice If...

Page 185: ...the parking lamp position Ice Possible This message appears when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions Left Rear Door Ajar When this message appears on the display it me...

Page 186: ...r Bag There is a problem with the airbag system when this message appears Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer immediately See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 37 for more information Service...

Page 187: ...blem is detected with the speed variable assist steering system When this message is displayed you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier but you will stil...

Page 188: ...ge 4 11 for more information Stability System Off This message will be displayed any time you turn off StabiliTrak using the TC traction control on off button See Traction Control System TCS on page 4...

Page 189: ...tion Engaged This message will appear when the traction control system is actively limiting wheel spin Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed so adjust your driving accordingl...

Page 190: ...ot to recall until the key is placed in the ignition To change feature preferences see Entering the Personalization Menu following Entering the Personalization Menu To enter the feature programming mo...

Page 191: ...alphabet with both upper and lower case letters and the numbers zero through nine Also included are spaces and other non letter characters such as the ampersand 4 Press the TUNE SEL knob once to sele...

Page 192: ...highlighted 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name If this feature is selected Remote Exit R...

Page 193: ...you can recall any previously programmed seat and mirror positions when the key is inserted into the ignition Programmable Modes Mode 1 ON Mode 2 OFF Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory i...

Page 194: ...nob until AUTO EXIT SEAT is highlighted 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear in the box next to the feature name Th...

Page 195: ...to unlock the vehicle The lamps will flash for approximately 20 seconds unless a door is opened the ignition is turned to ACCESSORY ON or START or the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock...

Page 196: ...K is highlighted 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off When the mode is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name You can select this feature by itsel...

Page 197: ...s when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened the ignition is turned to ACCESSORY ON or START or the r...

Page 198: ...Key Out Doors Unlock Key Out or Doors Unlock in Park cannot be selected The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section o...

Page 199: ...ehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To program the vehicle to a different mode use the following procedure 1 Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu follo...

Page 200: ...de is turned on a check mark will appear next to the feature name If this feature is selected Doors Unlock in Park Driver Unlock in Park or Driver Unlock Key Out cannot be selected The mode you select...

Page 201: ...l be disabled when the window lockout button is pressed If the feature is off only the rear passenger window switches will be disabled See Power Windows on page 2 15 for more information Programmable...

Page 202: ...from the factory it was programmed to Mode 2 The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory To program the vehicle to a different mode use the following...

Page 203: ...menu following the instructions listed previously 2 Turn the TUNE SEL knob until ENHANCED CHIME VOLUME is highlighted 3 Press the TUNE SEL knob to switch back and forth between the normal and loud set...

Page 204: ...aging in extended searching while driving Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving For more information see Defensive Driving on page 4 2 Get familiar with your vehicle s audio sys...

Page 205: ...ut 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 i...

Page 206: ...nts This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information th...

Page 207: ...rmation 4 To return to the original display press the CLR button or wait for the display to time out If the CLOCK INFO DISP is configured into one of the configurable keys pressing the key will switch...

Page 208: ...tton again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold SCAN for more than two seconds until you hear a beep and PSCAN appears on the display The radio will go to the first preset station s...

Page 209: ...each setting and it will remain active until the setting is selected off for that preset station AUTOSTORE PRESETS To set the preset stations automatically perform the following steps 1 Turn the radio...

Page 210: ...tton or wait for the display to time out Follow the manual or automatic steps previously listed for setting the preset firm keys for both home and away Setting the Tone Bass Treble To adjust the bass...

Page 211: ...to EQ0 Normal EQ1 Pop EQ2 Rock EQ3 Jazz EQ4 Talk and EQ5 Country Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade To adjust the balance or fade perform the following steps 1 Press the TUNE SEL knob to enter the ma...

Page 212: ...dcasts and books on tape Talk makes spoken words sound very clear SPACIOUS This setting is used to make the listening space seem larger REAR SEAT This setting adjusts the audio to give the rear seat p...

Page 213: ...bility TA Traffic Announcement If TA appears on the display the tuned radio station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned station you will hear it If the...

Page 214: ...e preset stations if programmed Press the firm key for the category that you would like to listen to Not all stations support CAT The radio may not go to all of the stations with that music type when...

Page 215: ...rea the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear...

Page 216: ...e The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicl...

Page 217: ...the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs later in this section If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could ge...

Page 218: ...to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the ignition and the radio off Using the Six Disc CD Changer The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter...

Page 219: ...player will pull the CD in When a CD is inserted CD will appear on the display the number of the CD and the track number will appear on the display if the radio is on If the radio is on the CD will b...

Page 220: ...m key again to turn off repeat play RPT DISC will disappear from the display RDM TRK Random Track Plays the tracks on the current CD in random rather than sequential order RDM TRK will appear on the d...

Page 221: ...our GM dealer when reporting the problem Configurable Radio Display Keys This feature allows you to customize the four keys that are located on each side of the radio display to make it easier to adju...

Page 222: ...riving Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have the DVD Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system The RSE system includes a DVD player a video display screen two sets of wireless headphones and a...

Page 223: ...on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Tighten the screws to close the compartment door If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dr...

Page 224: ...highlight the VIDEO FORMAT option 4 Press the enter button to select VIDEO FORMAT 5 Press the right or left arrow button to select the video format 6 Press the enter button to accept the change Audio...

Page 225: ...control If the screen is in the closed position the signals will not be available for the operation of the headphones and the remote control Notice Avoid directly touching the video screen as damage...

Page 226: ...parental control All Speaker The radio and the RSE unit will share control of what is heard through the vehicle speakers All audio and video sources are available for selection with the SRCE button wh...

Page 227: ...slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in ON ACCESSORY or when RAP is active If a disc is already in the player press the play pa...

Page 228: ...s will cause this error The disc will be automatically ejected from the DVD player Region Code Error This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the DVD player...

Page 229: ...nt later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight may also affect the function of the remote control Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight may damage it and t...

Page 230: ...select the display mode Use the Enter key to enter and select adjustments q Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu This button will operate only when...

Page 231: ...track of a DVD or CD This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews c Stop Press this button to stop the play of a DVD or CD Press this button twice to retu...

Page 232: ...Recommended Action No power The ignition might not be in on or accessory The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light will flash Disc will not play The system might...

Page 233: ...e DVD player or on the remote control and change the audio or language selection on the DVD menu Tips and Troubleshooting Chart cont d Problem Recommended Action The remote control does not work Point...

Page 234: ...the DVD player This could permanently damage the disc and the DVD player Tips and Troubleshooting Chart cont d Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Thi...

Page 235: ...lly by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate If the radio is removed from your vehicle the original VIN in the ra...

Page 236: ...e pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD Press and hold the SEEK plus or minus button until you hear a beep The CD will fast forward or fast reverse...

Page 237: ...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 C...

Page 238: ...is may affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty If static is heard on the radio when the rear window defogger is turned on it could mean...

Page 239: ...Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 14 Loss of Control 4 16 Off Road Driving 4 17 Driving at Night 4 30 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 32 City Driving 4 34 Freeway Driving 4 35 Before Leaving on a Long T...

Page 240: ...pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common...

Page 241: ...lcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive...

Page 242: ...nt in both France and Germany The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we have...

Page 243: ...ad not been drinking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious o...

Page 244: ...e condition of the road whether it is wet dry or icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people dr...

Page 245: ...n This is normal If there is a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 39 Let us say the road is wet and you are driv...

Page 246: ...e pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough...

Page 247: ...ing light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially i...

Page 248: ...information Magnetic Ride Control Your vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control that automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle Automatic ride control is achieved through a computer used to control...

Page 249: ...e system is not operational Driving should be adjusted accordingly StabiliTrak comes on automatically whenever you start your vehicle To help assist you with directional control of the vehicle you sho...

Page 250: ...a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you...

Page 251: ...s you cannot there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page...

Page 252: ...other vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a...

Page 253: ...s are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the b...

Page 254: ...ly the acceleration skid If your traction control system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your f...

Page 255: ...roading means you have left the North American road system behind Traffic lanes are not marked Curves are not banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short...

Page 256: ...gers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying obj...

Page 257: ...ss or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area...

Page 258: ...errain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sa...

Page 259: ...can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected...

Page 260: ...l that can block your path such as boulders trees logs or ruts What is beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you do not know It is the smart wa...

Page 261: ...st here is what you should do Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards Also apply the parking brake If your engine is still running shift the transmission to REVERSE...

Page 262: ...y to back down the hill and decide I just cannot do it What should I do A Set the parking brake put the transmission in PARK P and turn off the engine Leave the vehicle and go get some help Exit on th...

Page 263: ...l A hill that is not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across You could roll over if you do not drive straight down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called...

Page 264: ...ays it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the...

Page 265: ...d the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill l...

Page 266: ...r sand dunes the tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and i...

Page 267: ...e can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water And as long as the tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start the engine When you go through water remember that wh...

Page 268: ...o the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs wi...

Page 269: ...en 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 approaching headlamps Keep...

Page 270: ...kings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid Replace your windshie...

Page 271: ...hrough 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 driv...

Page 272: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See...

Page 273: ...p 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 an...

Page 274: ...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 ex...

Page 275: ...ave 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 ve...

Page 276: ...ION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then hav...

Page 277: ...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 wil...

Page 278: ...even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it is about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and...

Page 279: ...oads 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...

Page 280: ...d 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 engi...

Page 281: ...o fast 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...

Page 282: ...be towed out Or you can use your recovery hook if your vehicle has one If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 50 Recovery Hook Your vehicle may be equipped with a recovery ho...

Page 283: ...r 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 cras...

Page 284: ...e riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For ex...

Page 285: ...nt Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight...

Page 286: ...d seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label The Certification Tire label is found on the driv...

Page 287: ...ng 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 I...

Page 288: ...owing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendati...

Page 289: ...lly If you have an All Wheel Drive AWD vehicle it can only be towed on a flat bed trailer To tow your vehicle using a dolly follow these steps 1 Put the rear wheels on the dolly 2 Put the vehicle in P...

Page 290: ...ht of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel...

Page 291: ...a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the we...

Page 292: ...l Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to m...

Page 293: ...ight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a...

Page 294: ...lbs 454 kg to avoid exceeding GVWR But you must still consider the effect on the rear axle Because your rear axle now weighs 3 100 lbs 1 406 kg you can only put 900 lbs 408 kg on the rear axle without...

Page 295: ...f you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 2 33 Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between...

Page 296: ...ing Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns...

Page 297: ...ft down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibi...

Page 298: ...heduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant drive belt cool...

Page 299: ...Transmission Fluid 5 25 Engine Coolant 5 26 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 29 Engine Overheating 5 29 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 31 Cooling System 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 37...

Page 300: ...y Belts 5 90 Weatherstrips 5 90 Washing Your Vehicle 5 90 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 91 Finish Care 5 91 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 91 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 92 Tires 5 92 Sheet M...

Page 301: ...l and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle...

Page 302: ...rong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to se...

Page 303: ...ctane rating is less than 87 you may notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible...

Page 304: ...ined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain a...

Page 305: ...the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this...

Page 306: ...ials 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 teth...

Page 307: ...re 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 Indic...

Page 308: ...ill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Und...

Page 309: ...side 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 front edge of the grille near the center Move the release le...

Page 310: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3 6L V6 engine you will see the following 5 12...

Page 311: ...Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 37 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under En...

Page 312: ...When you open the hood on the 4 6L V8 engine you will see the following 5 14...

Page 313: ...Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 37 F Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 16 G Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under En...

Page 314: ...ularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be...

Page 315: ...ifications on page 5 105 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be dam...

Page 316: ...equires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M SAE 5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These number...

Page 317: ...se only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result...

Page 318: ...meet this GM standard You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M Notice If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation you can cause engine damage not c...

Page 319: ...s filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil which meets all requirements for your vehicle Substitute Engine Oil When adding oil to maintain engine oil level oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M ma...

Page 320: ...year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has GM trained service people who will perform this work using genui...

Page 321: ...e Vehicle Customization in the SRX Navigation System Owner Supplement for how to reset the oil life indicator What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy f...

Page 322: ...are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and...

Page 323: ...he air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner...

Page 324: ...will return to 100 and the transmission fluid life indicator will be reset 3 Repeat the steps if the percentage does not return to 100 Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system see you...

Page 325: ...Continued 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 Yo...

Page 326: ...low out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level s...

Page 327: ...it is hand tight and fully seated 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...

Page 328: ...on page 5 31 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repair...

Page 329: ...the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This operating mod...

Page 330: ...pusher fans A which are located behind the vehicle s grille CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothi...

Page 331: ...u drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they are no...

Page 332: ...can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if y...

Page 333: ...ank add coolant as follows 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the...

Page 334: ...g fans 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 reaches the FULL COLD FR...

Page 335: ...uid 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 th...

Page 336: ...ymbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructio...

Page 337: ...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 w...

Page 338: ...the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at al...

Page 339: ...roper sequence to GM torque specifications Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if th...

Page 340: ...s 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 5 42 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Jump Starti...

Page 341: ...cedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting proc...

Page 342: ...connect a negative cable to the ECM ECM mounting bracket or any cables that attach to the ECM bracket you may damage the ECM Always attach the negative cable to your vehicle s remote negative ground...

Page 343: ...and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not...

Page 344: ...ct the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks...

Page 345: ...onnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle wit...

Page 346: ...could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant A Drain Plug B Fill Plug To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bo...

Page 347: ...to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle you ll need to add some lubrica...

Page 348: ...bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Flu...

Page 349: ...r blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information It s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when wo...

Page 350: ...windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 6 Replace...

Page 351: ...d a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 45 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious i...

Page 352: ...you choose to use winter tires Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions Use only radial ply tires of the same size load range and speed rating as the original equipment t...

Page 353: ...f Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT Department of Transportation code is the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN s...

Page 354: ...TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed t...

Page 355: ...ize aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type...

Page 356: ...kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment includin...

Page 357: ...olding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Reco...

Page 358: ...weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire...

Page 359: ...rmation regarding the compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire on page 5 86 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated...

Page 360: ...ower See the example following When you end this high speed driving return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 4...

Page 361: ...ificantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and...

Page 362: ...ing brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON with the engine off 3 Using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter lock and unlock the vehicle s doors 4 Press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time...

Page 363: ...e FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde...

Page 364: ...neral Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating This way your vehicle...

Page 365: ...fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the sa...

Page 366: ...d Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum...

Page 367: ...s 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 hi...

Page 368: ...proper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the whe...

Page 369: ...2 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven It could fail suddenly and c...

Page 370: ...elerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible...

Page 371: ...gine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of...

Page 372: ...clockwise and remove it 3 Remove the jack and wheel wrench C Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 86 fo...

Page 373: ...If the spare tire will not lower the secondary latch may be engaged causing the tire not to lower Do the following to check the cable 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible If it is...

Page 374: ...his avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn 2 Find the jacking location using the hoisting notches located in the plastic molding The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a tr...

Page 375: ...lse you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a flat tire 4 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise th...

Page 376: ...or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or...

Page 377: ...from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 10 Install the spare tire 11 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 12 Tighten each nut by hand until the...

Page 378: ...el nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence an...

Page 379: ...s procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below CAUTIO...

Page 380: ...has released 7 Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire is resting on the wheel wrench 8 Grasp the spare tire with both hands and pull i...

Page 381: ...1 Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on 2 Use the power third row seat button near the liftgate to tilt the third row seatback f...

Page 382: ...e valve stem pointing down If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing upwards its secondary latch won t work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle...

Page 383: ...This will help when you check and maintain tire pressure in the spare 7 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the wheel wrench until you feel more than two clicks...

Page 384: ...See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 62 The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace the spare with a full size tire as soo...

Page 385: ...damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spra...

Page 386: ...th a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to r...

Page 387: ...icone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Never use shoe p...

Page 388: ...ded Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Washing Your Vehicle The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish...

Page 389: ...sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners...

Page 390: ...chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but av...

Page 391: ...ody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every sprin...

Page 392: ...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 oth...

Page 393: ...itle and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts...

Page 394: ...ad 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 sh...

Page 395: ...verview on page 5 12 for more information on location To access the fuses push in the two tabs located on each side of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover off Relays Usage LO SPEED FAN RELAY MINI...

Page 396: ...e ECM STARTER RELAY MINI Starter Solenoid Relays Usage CMP CLU RELAY MICRO Compressor Clutch IGN 1 RELAY MICRO Ignition Switch ON Wiring Harnesses Usage BODY W H Wiring Harness Connection I P W H Wiri...

Page 397: ...Wiper Motor THEFT ECM TCM Transmission Control Module PASS Key III Module Fuses Usage LT PARK Driver s Side Taillamp Assembly Front Sidemarker and Front Parking Lamp Assembly LIC DIMMING Rear License...

Page 398: ...ompressor Clutch WPR SW Windshield Wiper Washer Switch FOG LAMP Fog Lamps OUTLET Center Console Accessory Power Outlet Fuses Usage EVEN COILS Even Injection Coils I P OUTLET Instrument Panel Accessory...

Page 399: ...Then lift the cover off Relays Usage BASS RELAY MICRO Brake Lamps SPARE Not Used ELC RELAY MINI Electronic Level Control ELC Compressor Motor SPARE Not Used L POSITION RELAY MICRO Driver s Side Positi...

Page 400: ...r Electronic Level Control ELC Solenoid AUDIO Radio OnStar Module FFS SW Flip Fold Seat Switch REAR DR MOD Rear Door Modules FFSM Flip Fold Seat Module Fuses Usage DRIVER DR MOD Driver s Door Module B...

Page 401: ...bs located at each end of the fuse block cover Then lift the cover off Relays Usage PRIMARY QUARTER A C RELAY MINI Rear Air Conditioning SPARE Not Used REAR DEFOG RELAY MINI Rear Window Defogger SPARE...

Page 402: ...R Power Sounder Inclination Sensor AFTERBOIL Afterboil Heater Pump CANISTER VENT Canister Vent Solenoid FUEL PUMP MTR Fuel Pump Motor REAR HVAC Rear Climate Control System Fuses Usage R FRT HTD SEAT M...

Page 403: ...acities English Metric Automatic Transmission 9 5 qt 9 0 L Cooling System 3 6L V6 11 7 qt 11 1 L 4 6L V8 12 5 qt 11 8 L Engine Oil with Filter 3 6L V6 6 0 qt 5 7 L 4 6L V8 8 0 qt 7 6 L Fuel Tank 20 0...

Page 404: ...Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 6L V6 LY7 7 Automatic 0 044 inches 1 1 mm 4 6L V8 LH2 A Automatic 0 040 inches 1 0 mm 5 106...

Page 405: ...le 6 2 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Reco...

Page 406: ...not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the a...

Page 407: ...e Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work on...

Page 408: ...s and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system...

Page 409: ...k Check tires for inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 53 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any ne...

Page 410: ...0 000 166 000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Fi...

Page 411: ...y inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parki...

Page 412: ...oth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak See Weatherstrips on page 5 90 g A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired a...

Page 413: ...il on page 5 16 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 engi...

Page 414: ...r position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicl...

Page 415: ...gular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brak...

Page 416: ...engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic and should also be identified with the American Petroleum Institute Certifie...

Page 417: ...t GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 Transfer Case DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Look for Approved for the H Specification on the label Usage Fluid L...

Page 418: ...Cleaner Filter 25728874 A2029C Engine Oil Filter 3 6L V6 25177917 PF2129 4 6L V8 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25740404 CF133 Spark Plugs 3 6L V6 12597464 41 990 4 6L V8 1257...

Page 419: ...ces performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should...

Page 420: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16...

Page 421: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17...

Page 422: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18...

Page 423: ...oadside Service 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects 7 14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United...

Page 424: ...TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center 24 hours a d...

Page 425: ...e Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally b...

Page 426: ...States only Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com United States or My GM Canada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text Telephon...

Page 427: ...tance General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 888 446 2000 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TT...

Page 428: ...TY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service It provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Ca...

Page 429: ...30 mile 50 km radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll fre...

Page 430: ...t them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day...

Page 431: ...coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty...

Page 432: ...s operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle position vehicle speed safety belt usage airbag readiness airbag performance and the severity of a collision If your vehicle...

Page 433: ...tion methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are prese...

Page 434: ...mpany may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be...

Page 435: ...ty to fix the damage make sure you are comfortable with them Remember you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time Once you have an estimate read it carefully and make sure you un...

Page 436: ...ts it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems...

Page 437: ...write Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre 163 005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals...

Page 438: ...Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications...

Page 439: ...ersity Antenna System 3 114 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 114 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 39 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5...

Page 440: ...39 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 21 Bulb Replacement 5 50 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 50 Buying New Tires 5 66 C California Fuel 5 6 Cal...

Page 441: ...Weatherstrips 5 90 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 91 Wood Panels 5 90 Climate Control System Air Filter Passenger Compartment 3 32 Dual 3 25 Outlet Adjustment 3 30 Rear Air Conditioning System 3 31 Col...

Page 442: ...ition Safety Belt 1 16 Driver Information Center DIC 3 48 DIC Main Menu 3 53 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 66 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 57 Driver Information Center DIC cont Status of Vehicle System...

Page 443: ...rior Lighting Battery Saver 3 19 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 24 Finish Damage 5 93 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 72 Flat Tire Changing 5 72 Flat Tire Storing 5 83 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 25 P...

Page 444: ...Discharge HID Lighting 5 50 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 17 Headlamps cont Washer 3 12 Wiper Activated 3 16 Heated Seats 1 4 Heater 3 25 Highbeam On Light 3 47 Highway Hypnosis 4 37 Hill an...

Page 445: ...em 3 38 Light cont Cruise Control 3 46 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 3 40 Fog Lamp 3 46 Highbeam On 3 47 Lights On Reminder 3 46 Malfunction Indicator 3 42 Oil Pressure 3 45 Safety Belt Reminder...

Page 446: ...vices 6 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Maintenance Schedule cont Using 6 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 42 Manual Passenger Se...

Page 447: ...r Heated Mirrors 2 38 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 31 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 Owners Canadian ii P Panic Brake Assist 4 11 Parade Dimming 3 20 Park Aid 3 20 Park P Shifting Into...

Page 448: ...utomatic Dimming with OnStar 2 35 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar and Compass 2 35 Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recovery Hook 4 44 Recreational Vehicle...

Page 449: ...r 1 2 Memory 2 52 Power Lumbar 1 3 Power Seats 1 2 Rear Seat Operation 1 9 Seats cont Reclining Seatbacks 1 5 Stowable Seat 1 9 Secondary Latch System 5 81 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Positio...

Page 450: ...Luggage Carrier 2 47 Stowable Seat 1 9 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 43 Sun Visors 2 17 Sunroof 2 48 2 50 System Controls DIC 3 48 T Tachometer 3 36 TCS Warning Light 3 40 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 11...

Page 451: ...40 Limited Slip Rear Axle 4 10 Magnetic Ride Control 4 10 StabiliTrak System 4 11 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 25 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 26 Trip Odometers 3 35 Turn and Lane Change Signa...

Page 452: ...5 70 Different Size 5 68 Replacement 5 70 Where to Put the Restraint 1 38 Windows 2 14 Power 2 15 Windshield Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 91 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 3 11 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5...

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