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Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column

If the vehicle has this
feature, the power tilt and
telescope wheel control is
located on the outboard
side of the steering column.

Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel
up or down.

Press the control forward or rearward and the steering
wheel moves toward the front or rear of the vehicle.
To set the memory position, see DIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-86 and Memory Seat,
Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-6.

Heated Steering Wheel

The vehicle may have a heated steering wheel.

The button for this feature
is located on the steering
wheel.

Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light
on the button displays while the feature is turned on.

Heating will begin in about three minutes.

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Summary of Contents for 2009 DTS

Page 1: ...40 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 50 Driver Information Center DIC 3 67 Audio System s 3 95 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 26 Service and Appearanc...

Page 2: ...ictures symbols and words work together to explain vehicle operation Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your...

Page 3: ...something that could damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty and it could be costly The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage There are al...

Page 4: ...Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses i Headlamp High Low Beam Cha...

Page 5: ...estraint Systems 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center...

Page 6: ...ed properly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the...

Page 7: ...d on the outboard side of the seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up...

Page 8: ...ion changes as it may during long trips so should the position of the lumbar support Adjust the seat as needed Massaging Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the switch is located on the outboard side...

Page 9: ...he lowest When you press a button the feature will turn on at the highest setting Each time the button is pressed the feature will go down one temperature setting To turn the feature off keep pressing...

Page 10: ...el and telescopic steering feature To save positions in memory 1 Adjust the driver seat including the seatback recliner and lumbar both outside mirrors and the steering wheel to a comfortable position...

Page 11: ...hicle Customization on page 3 86 for more information To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time press one of the power seat controls memory buttons power tilt wheel control or power mi...

Page 12: ...en the key is removed from the ignition See EASY EXIT RECALL under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 86 for more information Further programming for automatic seat and steering wheel movement can be...

Page 13: ...front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not...

Page 14: ...ter Flex Storage Unit on page 2 63 Rear Seats Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated rear seats To operate the rear heated seats the ignition must be on The buttons are located on the rear doors I...

Page 15: ...e button until the display lights turn off Rear Seat Pass Through Door Your vehicle has a pass through door that provides access to the trunk from the rear seats See Rear Seat Pass Through Door under...

Page 16: ...ured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s are restrained properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to...

Page 17: ...buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or k...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 14...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 15...

Page 20: ...ng a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you...

Page 21: ...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 infants If a child will be riding in the...

Page 22: ...the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The sho...

Page 23: ...o loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sho...

Page 24: ...tection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal in...

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

Page 26: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and...

Page 27: ...houlder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not a...

Page 28: ...sh you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then...

Page 29: ...ss the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work...

Page 30: ...ock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all...

Page 31: ...hrough the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Slide the latch plate up the s...

Page 32: ...tensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages o...

Page 33: ...m its storage pocket on the side of the seatback 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the be...

Page 34: ...chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt cros...

Page 35: ...elt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Lap Belt This part...

Page 36: ...ted into the buckle Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer retailer will order you an extender W...

Page 37: ...lt Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 for more info...

Page 38: ...see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 1 26 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in...

Page 39: ...properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap...

Page 40: ...ty belts 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 designe...

Page 41: ...ing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a re...

Page 42: ...e 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 particular ch...

Page 43: ...rotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate ch...

Page 44: ...B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness A booster seat C D is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child...

Page 45: ...on A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint whi...

Page 46: ...sly injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing c...

Page 47: ...esigned to make installation of a child restraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...e a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tethe...

Page 50: ...her must be attached Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 42 for additional informati...

Page 51: ...installed Notice Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments Do no...

Page 52: ...aint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the headrest or head restr...

Page 53: ...es that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints hav...

Page 54: ...o the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retra...

Page 55: ...s for Children LATCH on page 1 43 for more information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety bel...

Page 56: ...d restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A ch...

Page 57: ...e using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the fo...

Page 58: ...and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Pus...

Page 59: ...driver A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger All of the airbags in your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the...

Page 60: ...ety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person CAUTION Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone...

Page 61: ...the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 33 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 36 There is...

Page 62: ...airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side...

Page 63: ...h of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do...

Page 64: ...not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object a...

Page 65: ...al impacts near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts A seat mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck Both roof rail airbags will deploy when eith...

Page 66: ...irbag Inflate on page 1 60 for more information Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After the frontal airbags...

Page 67: ...off by using the controls for those features In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the ri...

Page 68: ...are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a p...

Page 69: ...e the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger airbag and...

Page 70: ...ee Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 54 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on i...

Page 71: ...and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat...

Page 72: ...that can affect how the system operates CAUTION Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenge...

Page 73: ...Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system...

Page 74: ...the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 53 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 89 Airbags The airbag system do...

Page 75: ...y belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH syste...

Page 76: ...NOTES 1 72...

Page 77: ...II Electronic Immobilizer Operation 2 23 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 24 New Vehicle Break In 2 24 Ignition Positions 2 25 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 26 Starting the Engine 2 26 Engine Co...

Page 78: ...System 2 51 Universal Home Remote System 2 55 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 2 55 Storage Areas 2 62 Glove Box 2 62 Cupholders 2 62 Front Storage Area 2 62 Center Console...

Page 79: ...the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The master key is used for the driver door ig...

Page 80: ...terference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authoriz...

Page 81: ...to indicate locking has occurred The horn may chirp when Q is pressed again within five seconds See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 86 for additional information Pressing Q may arm the content th...

Page 82: ...ee Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 6 and DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 86 for more information Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the ve...

Page 83: ...of the system before turning the vehicle off The rear window defogger will be turned on by the climate control system when it is cold outside If the vehicle has heated seats they will also turn on whe...

Page 84: ...f the ignition When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running 3 If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven repeat these steps...

Page 85: ...re is an emission control system malfunction The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or the oil pressure is too low Your vehicle was shipped fro...

Page 86: ...ries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your...

Page 87: ...re closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P Park all the doors will lock The doors will unlock every time the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is moved into P Park If some...

Page 88: ...pen a rear door with the security lock on 1 Unlock the door using the RKE transmitter the front door power lock switch or by lifting the rear door manual lock knob 2 Open the door from the outside To...

Page 89: ...setting See Climate Control System in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on p...

Page 90: ...There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...to prevent unintentional operation of the windows The power window switches are located on the driver door In addition each door has a switch for its own window The front power window switch operates...

Page 93: ...indow to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed Express Window Anti Pinch Override CAUTION If express override is activated the window wil...

Page 94: ...window switch up until the window is fully closed 4 Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed The window is now reprogrammed Repeat the proces...

Page 95: ...re slide the switch up or down to brighten or dim the light Rear Power Sunshade If your vehicle has a rear power sunshade it helps to reduce the amount of heat and light entering the rear window The s...

Page 96: ...trunk release button located near the headlamp switch on the instrument panel On Press this side of the button to turn the lockout feature on When the lockout feature is turned on the trunk cannot be...

Page 97: ...ly if you use a power door lock with the door open or the RKE transmitter To avoid arming the alarm by accident Lock the vehicle with the door key or the manual door lock Always unlock a door with a k...

Page 98: ...uce the possibility of theft always arm the theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer The PASS Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federa...

Page 99: ...d the security light comes on when trying to start the vehicle there may be a problem with your theft deterrent system Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the ke...

Page 100: ...smith who can service PASS Key III to have a new key made Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New V...

Page 101: ...o left while turning the key to ACC ACCESSORY If this doesn t work the vehicle needs service B ACC ACCESSORY This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is off To use A...

Page 102: ...r to P Park or N Neutral The engine will not start in any other position To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral only Notice Do not try to shift to P Park if the vehicle...

Page 103: ...t the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerato...

Page 104: ...o a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You cou...

Page 105: ...ne running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift le...

Page 106: ...ur foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Notic...

Page 107: ...going down a steep hill 2 Second This position reduces vehicle speed more than 3 Third without using the brakes You can use 2 Second on hills It can help control vehicle speed as you go down steep mo...

Page 108: ...If it does not you need to have the vehicle serviced A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h The brake light will c...

Page 109: ...it up as far as it will go 3 With your foot still holding the brake pedal down set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 32 for more information 4 Turn the ignition key to LOCK OFF 5 Remove t...

Page 110: ...le puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P Park is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out...

Page 111: ...r If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service Column Shift If the column shift cannot be moved out of P Park 1 Apply the regular...

Page 112: ...m leaks due to corrosion or damage CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body fro...

Page 113: ...t on page 2 36 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leav...

Page 114: ...he dimming feature and compass display on or off AUTO 3 Vehicles with Intellibeam Press and hold for approximately three seconds to turn the compass display on or off Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray...

Page 115: ...one eight or drive out of the area the compass variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone To adjust for compass variance 1 Find the current location and variance zone number on the following...

Page 116: ...ally manually folded unfolded The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded position The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them...

Page 117: ...the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 86 for more information Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away th...

Page 118: ...are located on the front and rear bumper CAUTION The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist UFRPA system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect objects that are below the bumper underneath th...

Page 119: ...t be at least 10 inches 25 4 cm off the ground and below hood or trunk level Objects must also be within 4 feet 1 2 m in front of the vehicle and 8 feet 2 5 m from the rear bumper This distance may be...

Page 120: ...ts one red light flashing and beep for five seconds 1 ft 0 3 m Backing Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse The rear display will the...

Page 121: ...ance such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck If the system is still disabled after driving forward at least 15 mph 25 km h take the vehicle to your...

Page 122: ...l before changing lanes When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone amber SBZA displays will light up in the side mirrors This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes Before makin...

Page 123: ...ee Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 67 for more information If the SBZA is disabled by the driver the SBZA mirror displays will not light up during normal driving When the System Does Not Seem...

Page 124: ...il normal operating conditions for SBZA are met you should not rely upon SBZA while driving SBZA Error Messages The following messages may appear in the DIC SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF This messa...

Page 125: ...d CAUTION Continued LDW will indicate the system is working whenever it detects either the left or right lane marking So if you depart on the side of the lane that LDW is not detecting LDW will not wa...

Page 126: ...arking This symbol will change to amber and flash and three beeps will sound if you cross a detected lane marking without using the turn signal If the LDW symbol does not appear LDW is not currently o...

Page 127: ...ative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If the airbags deploy the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Em...

Page 128: ...system limitations see the OnStar Owner s Guide in the glove box or visit onstar com U S or onstar ca Canada contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press the OnStar...

Page 129: ...tar button to have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle Voice guided directions to the desired destination will play through the audio system s...

Page 130: ...ity and reception when the service is needed and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service Not all services are available everywhere particularly in remote or enclosed areas or at all time...

Page 131: ...e must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility cou...

Page 132: ...Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed Programming Universal Home Remote Ro...

Page 133: ...This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds 4 Immediately within one second release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete...

Page 134: ...ure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufactu...

Page 135: ...ead dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be sim...

Page 136: ...niversal Home Remote when completing Step 4 3 From inside your vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remot...

Page 137: ...button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while th...

Page 138: ...ront Storage Area To access the front storage area push down and then release Push up and forward to remove Center Console Storage If the vehicle has a full floor console it has two storage areas Lift...

Page 139: ...The driver s side floor mat is held in place by two hooks Remove the floor mat by pulling up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the hooks Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the openings i...

Page 140: ...n other than to the express open position press the switch again in either direction to stop the movement If the sunshade is in the closed position it will open with the sunroof or it can be opened ma...

Page 141: ...34 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 3 34 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 34 Courtesy Lamps 3 35 Entry Lighting 3 35 Parade Dimming 3 35 Reading Lamps 3 35 Footwell Lamps 3 36 Battery Load Management 3 3...

Page 142: ...3 65 Fog Lamp Light 3 65 Lights On Reminder 3 65 Cruise Control Light 3 66 Highbeam On Light 3 66 Fuel Gage 3 66 Driver Information Center DIC 3 67 DIC Operation and Displays 3 68 DIC Warnings and Mes...

Page 143: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 144: ...Instrument Panel Overview Console Shift Model shown Column Shift Model similar 3 4...

Page 145: ...page 2 13 L Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 34 M Lane Departure Warning LDW on page 2 49 N Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 8 O Hood Release on page 5 11 P Parking Brake on page 2 32 Q...

Page 146: ...ess again to turn the flashers off Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel position be adjusted The adjustmen...

Page 147: ...d and the steering wheel moves toward the front or rear of the vehicle To set the memory position see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 86 and Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 6 Heat...

Page 148: ...the turn or lane change Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete If you momentarily press and release the lever the turn signal...

Page 149: ...g it The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to...

Page 150: ...ng system and does not apply the brakes When you are approaching a vehicle or object too rapidly or when you are following a vehicle too closely that is ahead of you FCA may not provide you with enoug...

Page 151: ...ruise Control switch is on If you press another Adaptive Cruise Control button you might go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Be careful not to press adap...

Page 152: ...t may not detect a vehicle ahead FCA may not help you avoid a collision under these conditions Do not use FCA when the radar is blocked by snow ice or dirt Keep your radar clean See Cleaning the Syste...

Page 153: ...ymbol on it to control the windshield wipers 8 Mist For a single wiping cycle hold it on mist until the wipers start then release The wipers stop after one wipe For more wipe cycles hold the band long...

Page 154: ...g lets more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes Turning the wiper band away from you to higher sensitivity levels increases the sensitivity of the system and frequency of wipes The...

Page 155: ...this position and then release to activate the heated windshield washer fluid system This activation initiates four heated wash wipe cycles The first heated wash wipe cycle may take up to 40 seconds t...

Page 156: ...us where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in...

Page 157: ...RES Resume Accelerate Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed SET Set Press to set the speed Cancel Press to cancel cruise control Cruise control will not work if the...

Page 158: ...eed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the SET button then release the button and the accelerator pedal The vehicle now cruises at the higher speed Press the RES button Hold it...

Page 159: ...s erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off Adaptive Cruise Control For vehicles with this feature be sure to read this entire section before using it The system operates on a radio...

Page 160: ...ehicle enough to avoid a collision Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes For more information see Defensive Driving on pa...

Page 161: ...teering wheel On Press to turn the system on Res Resume Accelerate Press to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when ACC is already active Set Press to set t...

Page 162: ...display it indicates that ACC is active A message on the DIC will also display when ACC is set See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 73 Keep in mind speed limits surrounding traffic speeds and weat...

Page 163: ...e it will adjust your vehicle s speed and maintain the follow distance gap you select Use the plus and minus buttons on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance Press the plus button to increa...

Page 164: ...ion is detected in the system See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 73 for more information See Defensive Driving on page 4 2 CAUTION Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited braking ability to slow...

Page 165: ...ited braking if necessary When braking is active your brake lights will come on Braking may feel or sound different than if you were applying the brakes yourself This is normal Stationary or Very Slow...

Page 166: ...to normal operation and be able to apply the brakes if needed CAUTION If you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal the system will not automatically apply the brakes You could crash into a vehicle...

Page 167: ...Ahead symbol will not appear ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes ACC may occasionally provide a driver alert and or braking that you consider unnecessary It could re...

Page 168: ...ke action and apply the brakes yourself Using ACC on Hills and When Towing a Trailer How well ACC will work on hills and when towing a trailer depends on your vehicle s speed vehicle load traffic cond...

Page 169: ...f so you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens Remember do not use ACC in icy conditions or when visibility is low such as in fog rain or snow The emblem lens is located in the center of...

Page 170: ...High Beam Headlamp Control System For vehicles with this feature be sure to read this entire section before using it IntelliBeam is an enhancement to the vehicle s headlamp system Using a digital lig...

Page 171: ...sabled until the stalk is returned to the neutral position The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except AUTO When this occurs IntelliBeam is disabled until the control is turned back to t...

Page 172: ...dealer retailer diagnostics This is done by pushing and holding this button for 20 seconds until the IntelliBeam indicator light flashes three times If you accidentally activate this the vehicle s set...

Page 173: ...amps turn off and normal low beam headlamp operation occurs When automatic lighting is on and it is bright enough outside the regular lamps go off and the DRL takes over If the vehicle is started in a...

Page 174: ...nal a turn with the multifunction lever They provide more light for cornering Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the exterior lamp button has been left on the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 min...

Page 175: ...s turn off approximately 25 seconds after the last door is closed They will dim to off if the ignition key is turned to ON RUN or immediately deactivate if the power locks are activated Parade Dimming...

Page 176: ...climate control fan at high speeds heated seats and engine cooling fans If the battery continues to discharge even with the engine idling at a higher rpm setting some electrical loads will automatica...

Page 177: ...e might be displayed such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW or LOW BATTERY If this message is displayed it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See...

Page 178: ...ways supplied to the outlets Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatib...

Page 179: ...limate controls to reveal the ashtray The ashtray can be removed by pulling on the ledge located at the top of the ashtray Rear Ashtray The ashtrays are located on the door armrests To use an ashtray...

Page 180: ...this system A Fan Control B Display C Air Delivery Mode Control D Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls E Air Conditioning F Outside Air or AUX G Recirculation H PASS Passenger Climate Control I R...

Page 181: ...the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield For more information on the solar sensor see Sensors later in this section After the vehicle is started the display s...

Page 182: ...fan speed is at the highest setting the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3 48 Air Delivery Mode Control Turn clockwise or countercl...

Page 183: ...Recirculation Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off An indicator light below the button comes on to show that this mode is on This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside...

Page 184: ...ly Each additional press will run the defogger for approximately 10 minutes The heated outside rearview mirrors will turn on to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear win...

Page 185: ...temperature In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs Vehicle speed is above 10 mph 16 km h for 5 minutes Vehicle...

Page 186: ...ow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air ins...

Page 187: ...tem is turned off The rear system will turn back on once another front mode is selected For more information on how to use the front climate control system see Dual Climate Control System on page 3 40...

Page 188: ...mode pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and place the system in manual mode Y Vent Air is directed to the upper outlets Bi Level Air is divided between the upper outlets and...

Page 189: ...ove the cover If the vehicle has tabs that allow the cover to be unlatched with your fingers a tool will not be needed for this step 2 Then insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard sid...

Page 190: ...ough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle...

Page 191: ...panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running It show how fast the vehicle is going how much fuel has been used and many of the other things needed drive safely and economically United...

Page 192: ...ithout the vehicle running The vehicle s odometer works together with the driver information center Trip A and Trip B can be set on the odometer See Trip Fuel under DIC Operation and Displays on page...

Page 193: ...ral seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 for more information The passenger s...

Page 194: ...hes for a few seconds when the engine is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on wh...

Page 195: ...n symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag are enabled may inflate If the word OFF or the off s...

Page 196: ...at there are problems with a generator drive belt or that there is an electrical problem Have it checked right away If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on turn off accessorie...

Page 197: ...towed for service Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System ABS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started If it does not have the vehicle servic...

Page 198: ...ee Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 for more information StabiliTrak Indicator Light For vehicles with the StabiliTrak system this light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does no...

Page 199: ...amber warning symbol comes on and flashes Three beeps sound if a lane marking is crossed without using the turn signal If the warning symbol is not on LDW is not operating and will not warn when the v...

Page 200: ...moves into the shaded area the engine coolant is too hot and the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on See Engine Overheating on page 5 28 for more information Tire Pressure Light For veh...

Page 201: ...teady for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 60 for more information Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine...

Page 202: ...to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test S...

Page 203: ...ly corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as effici...

Page 204: ...ld be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission contr...

Page 205: ...could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle s security system see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 21 Fog Lamp...

Page 206: ...gh beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 9 for more information Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank It works only when the engine...

Page 207: ...arning status messages All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster below the tachometer and speedometer The DIC buttons are located on the instrum...

Page 208: ...customization features See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 86 for more information on the customization features V Set Reset Press this button to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC...

Page 209: ...umber of mpg L 100 km recorded since the last time this display was reset To reset this display press the set reset button The display will return to zero INST Instantaneous ECONOMY IFE This display s...

Page 210: ...gement on page 3 36 for more information Blank Display This display shows no information Vehicle Information Display Menu Items T Vehicle Information The following display menu items can be displayed...

Page 211: ...button to select between ON or OFF If you choose ON the system will be turned on If you choose OFF the system will be turned off When the SBZA system is turned off the DIC will display the SIDE BLIND...

Page 212: ...er the limit The DIC will toggle between OFF AT LIMIT 5 10 MPH or Km h Press the reset button to make your selection RELEARN REMOTE KEY This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry RKE transm...

Page 213: ...tion BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the...

Page 214: ...the tire pressure is low the low tire pressure warning light comes on See Tire Pressure Light on page 3 60 CLEAN RADAR This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system and the Forwar...

Page 215: ...ed above normal idling speed See Engine Overheating on page 5 28 for more information This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it c...

Page 216: ...me this message stays on the vehicle should be taken to your dealer retailer for service as soon as possible FOLLOWING GAP This symbol appears with this message If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Con...

Page 217: ...ys when the hood is not closed completely Make sure that the hood is closed completely See Hood Release on page 5 11 ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside temperature is...

Page 218: ...4 A multiple chime sounds when this message is displayed See Engine Oil on page 5 13 for more information Stop the vehicle immediately as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil p...

Page 219: ...ry RKE transmitter to your vehicle See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 5 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 68 for more informati...

Page 220: ...ment panel cluster See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 56 and Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 3 57 for more information If this happens stop as soon as possible and turn off the v...

Page 221: ...CA system are disabled and need service See your dealer retailer SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system and this message displays both SBZA disp...

Page 222: ...re Monitor Operation on page 5 61 for more information If the warning comes on and stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS see your dealer retailer SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays...

Page 223: ...hicle on page 5 90 See Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 2 45 for more information SPEED LIMIT XXX MPH km h This message displays when the Speed Alert has been turned on through the DIC Information M...

Page 224: ...ghtened properly TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS is re learning the tire positions on your vehicle The tire positions must be re learned after rot...

Page 225: ...allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is removed TRUNK OPEN This symbol appears with this message This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely Make...

Page 226: ...procedure Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1 Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P Park To avoid excessive drain on the battery it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off 2 Press...

Page 227: ...ct a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle s doors will automatically lock See Programm...

Page 228: ...ess the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Re...

Page 229: ...the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors will be delayed When locking...

Page 230: ...his feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press th...

Page 231: ...s will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2 41 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the...

Page 232: ...ved from the ignition If the automatic movement has already occurred and you put the key back in the ignition and remove it again the seat and steering column will stay in the original exit position u...

Page 233: ...nformation Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the menu up down button...

Page 234: ...RY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display Pre...

Page 235: ...e is parked Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system Set up the tone speaker adjustments and preset radio stations For more information see Defensive Driving on page 4 2 Not...

Page 236: ...te settings appear 4 Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either ON or OFF The ON display indicates the radio clock display is disabled and the OFF display indicates th...

Page 237: ...y menu If the radio clock display is turned off the screen displays Radio Clock OFF for 10 seconds The menus for clock and date settings are removed and ON displays as a current status indicating that...

Page 238: ...t SEEK arrow or the s REV button You can also turn the a knob located on the upper right side of the radio faceplate to adjust the selected setting Changing the Time and Date Default Setting For the S...

Page 239: ...4 Press the pushbutton located under the desired option then press the MENU button again to apply the selected default or let the screen time out Radio s MP3 Radio Data System RDS The audio system has...

Page 240: ...setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds AudioPilot If the vehicle has the Bose audio system it has AudioPilot noise compensation technology To use AudioPilot 1 Set t...

Page 241: ...about that tab displays When information is not available No Info displays Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is in...

Page 242: ...drange or Treble To adjust bass midrange or treble press the a knob until the tone control labels display Continue pressing to highlight the desired label or press the pushbutton positioned under the...

Page 243: ...layed Surround until Centerpoint displays To return to the manual mode press the tune knob Select either BASS MID or TREB and start to manually adjust the settings by turning the a knob Adjusting the...

Page 244: ...sound listening experience from a CD MP3 WMA or XM stereo digital audio source and delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel stereo recordings Not available for AM FM or a...

Page 245: ...xed disc is present See Compressed Audio later in this section Radio Message Locked This message displays when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for...

Page 246: ...ile handling it this could damage the surface Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen...

Page 247: ...Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to the next track If either arrow is held or pressed multiple times the p...

Page 248: ...ress to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD icon and track number displays when a CD is in the player Press again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a...

Page 249: ...distraction To use a portable audio player connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 inch cable to the radio s front auxiliary input jack When connecting an auxiliary device the radio automatically detects the device and...

Page 250: ...toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format MP3 WMA Format If you burn your own MP3 WMA disc on a personal computer Make sure the MP3 WMA files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW disc Do no...

Page 251: ...The root directory of the CD R or CD RW is treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory displays as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory...

Page 252: ...The new track name displays File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio displays...

Page 253: ...rrently playing SEEK Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 WMA file if more than ten seconds have played Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3 WMA file If either S...

Page 254: ...hed the CD R or CD RW begins playing again Once the disc has scanned the player defaults to playing MP3 WMA files in order by artist The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the displ...

Page 255: ...that is blocking the XM signal When the vehicle is moved into an open area the signal should return Loading XM The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This...

Page 256: ...have a fault Consult with your dealer retailer Navigation Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system see the separate Navigation System manual Bluetooth Vehicles with a Bluetooth system...

Page 257: ...ell phone must be paired to the in vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pai...

Page 258: ...Phone name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete 7 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to be paired Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1 Press and hold b g...

Page 259: ...owing commands to store and retrieve phone numbers Store Digit Store Directory Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually 1 P...

Page 260: ...Please say the first digit to store followed by a tone 3 Say the first digit to be stored The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone Continue entering digits until the number t...

Page 261: ...ed by a tone 3 Say the name tag to be deleted The system responds with Would you like to delete name tag Please say yes or no If the name tag is correct say Yes to delete the name tag The system respo...

Page 262: ...old b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Dial The system responds with Digit dial using phone name please say the first digit to dial followed by a tone 3...

Page 263: ...After the tone say Re dial The system responds with Re dial using phone name and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone Once connected the person called will be heard through...

Page 264: ...vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them To Mute a call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Mute Call The system responds...

Page 265: ...3 Say Voice The system responds with OK accessing phone name The cell phone s normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone s operating instructions Dual Tone Multi Frequenc...

Page 266: ...on For information on how to delete this information see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags Other Information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluet...

Page 267: ...ss to silence the vehicle speakers only Press again to turn the sound on For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems See OnS...

Page 268: ...65 km Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference some static can occur especially around tall buildings or hills causing the sound to fade in...

Page 269: ...g with radio reception Notice Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and or the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by the...

Page 270: ...NOTES 3 130...

Page 271: ...l 4 8 Steering 4 8 Off Road Recovery 4 10 Passing 4 10 Loss of Control 4 10 Driving at Night 4 12 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 12 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 14 Highway Hypnosis 4 14 Hill an...

Page 272: ...he vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unex...

Page 273: ...250 000 people injured For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to e...

Page 274: ...ed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking K...

Page 275: ...room up ahead to stop even with ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work The antilock pump or motor operating might be heard and the brake pedal...

Page 276: ...could take up to 15 minutes The TCS StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster will flash when the system is operating See Traction Control System TCS Warning Light on page 3 58 and St...

Page 277: ...release this button located in front of the shift lever TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions always leave the system tu...

Page 278: ...the DIC will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message If this message appears have the vehicle serviced at your dealer retailer Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the eng...

Page 279: ...mergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 4 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on t...

Page 280: ...while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indi...

Page 281: ...ay you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough the vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs If the vehicle has StabiliTrak the system may be active...

Page 282: ...o not wear sunglasses Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Keep your eyes moving especially during turns or curves N...

Page 283: ...ng to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and...

Page 284: ...o they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay atte...

Page 285: ...assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so...

Page 286: ...w down and adjust your driving to the road conditions When driving through deep snow turn off the traction control system to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds The Antilock Brake System ABS...

Page 287: ...bout carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 2 36 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You ca...

Page 288: ...n the Index If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method CAUTION If you let your vehicle s tires spin at high speed they ca...

Page 289: ...a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 26 Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle c...

Page 290: ...nflation Tire Pressure on page 5 57 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for t...

Page 291: ...ere will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo bein...

Page 292: ...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 293: ...s The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the rear edge of t...

Page 294: ...it out See Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit earlier in this section CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gr...

Page 295: ...something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Automatic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes It is automatic you do not need to adjust anythin...

Page 296: ...h all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recrea...

Page 297: ...ground Use a dolly if the vehicle must be towed See Dolly Towing later in this section for more information Dolly Towing The vehicle can be towed using a dolly To tow the vehicle using a dolly follow...

Page 298: ...trailer with the vehicle The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle read the information in Weight of t...

Page 299: ...55 mph 90 km h to save wear on the vehicle s parts Do not tow a trailer when the outside temperature is above 100 F 38 C Three important considerations have to do with weight The weight of the traile...

Page 300: ...ehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 19 for more information about the vehicle s maximum load capacity Using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should we...

Page 301: ...Exhaust on page 2 36 for more information Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from...

Page 302: ...g Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pas...

Page 303: ...ade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce the vehicle s speed to...

Page 304: ...information Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid engine oil belts cooling system and brake system It is a good idea to inspect these before and du...

Page 305: ...ne Coolant 5 23 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 27 Engine Overheating 5 28 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 30 Power Steering Fluid 5 31 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 32 Brakes 5 33 Battery...

Page 306: ...Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 90 Finish Care 5 90 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 91 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 92 Tires 5 93 Sheet Metal Damage 5 93 Finish Damage 5 93 Underbody Mai...

Page 307: ...ld even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modificat...

Page 308: ...perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficie...

Page 309: ...nocking noise commonly referred to as spark knock If the octane is less than 87 you might notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soo...

Page 310: ...injectors and intake valves GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors Also your dealer retailer has additives that will help correct and prevent most de...

Page 311: ...apor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off the engine when you are refueling...

Page 312: ...tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or over...

Page 313: ...d may damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 61 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle St...

Page 314: ...clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer...

Page 315: ...de of the instrument panel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever located near the center of the hood Move the release lever up and to the right to raise the h...

Page 316: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood here is what you will see 4 6L L37 Engine shown 4 6L LD8 Engine similar 5 12...

Page 317: ...33 J Automatic Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick Out of View See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 19 K Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 17 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea t...

Page 318: ...ifications on page 5 103 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 319: ...ity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container...

Page 320: ...e the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in the Driver Information Center DIC...

Page 321: ...o with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails...

Page 322: ...element To reinstall the cover 1 Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover 2 Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges and align the two...

Page 323: ...tick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too l...

Page 324: ...ow the engine air cleaner filter assembly on the driver side of the vehicle The cap is marked TRANS FLUID See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 2 After removing...

Page 325: ...ring it to the proper level It does not take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Do not overfill Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle and the damag...

Page 326: ...System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Cooling Fans 4 6L L37 Engine shown 4 6L LD8 Engine simi...

Page 327: ...sing coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whiche...

Page 328: ...to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not dam...

Page 329: ...stem is cool before this is done See Engine Coolant on page 5 23 for more information How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant co...

Page 330: ...ol if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolan...

Page 331: ...fully seated Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured If coolant is needed add the proper D...

Page 332: ...hood when this warning appears but instead get service help right away See Roadside Service on page 7 7 If you do decide to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check...

Page 333: ...ion Operating Mode on page 5 30 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can...

Page 334: ...ction Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the message ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firin...

Page 335: ...ing fluid 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and c...

Page 336: ...n 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 instructions for...

Page 337: ...or later the brakes will not work well Do not top off the brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake lini...

Page 338: ...s spilled on the vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 90 B...

Page 339: ...t the vehicle moving the brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle i...

Page 340: ...ss the battery see Rear Underseat Fuse Block on page 5 98 Access to the battery is not necessary to jump start the vehicle See Jump Starting on page 5 38 CAUTION A battery that is not properly vented...

Page 341: ...de You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 38 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage If the vehicle is driven infrequently remove t...

Page 342: ...could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both...

Page 343: ...io 4 Open the hoods and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on the other vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal and a remote negative jump starting terminal...

Page 344: ...can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water t...

Page 345: ...icle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal location of the vehicle with the good batter...

Page 346: ...minal GND B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect th...

Page 347: ...ll the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts The vehicle should Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall H...

Page 348: ...stance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B the width of the vehicle at the wall where it was marked in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming...

Page 349: ...ng screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam The top edge of the cut off should be positioned at...

Page 350: ...ifferent shade than it was originally This is normal Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more...

Page 351: ...wiper blade element notched end last into the wiper blade claw sets 3 Engage the last claw into the notched end of the wiper blade element by squeezing the wiper blade element at the notched area and...

Page 352: ...on page 4 19 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain...

Page 353: ...a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indi...

Page 354: ...re needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 57 and Loading the Vehicle on page 4 19 A Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or...

Page 355: ...Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 57 and Spare Tire on page 5 85 F Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description Th...

Page 356: ...pliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The...

Page 357: ...ple if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to i...

Page 358: ...degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving Se...

Page 359: ...ant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 19 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Side...

Page 360: ...s A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ra...

Page 361: ...s your vehicle s original equipment tires and shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amo...

Page 362: ...pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Professional Vehicle The proper inflation of the tires on yo...

Page 363: ...cle load If your vehicle has P235 55R17 or P245 50R18 size tires and you will be driving at speeds of 100 mph 160 km h or higher where it is legal set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflat...

Page 364: ...l efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibil...

Page 365: ...system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS i...

Page 366: ...Notice Liquid tire sealants could damage the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors Sensor damage caused by using a tire sealant is not covered by your warranty Do not use liquid tire sealants TPMS...

Page 367: ...for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires...

Page 368: ...he valve cap stem Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure for five seconds or until a horn chirp sounds The horn chirp which may take up to 30 seconds to sound con...

Page 369: ...to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle This will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your ti...

Page 370: ...reset after a tire rotation is performed See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 60 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications...

Page 371: ...he tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of...

Page 372: ...information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new Replacing les...

Page 373: ...Information Label See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 19 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wh...

Page 374: ...cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The tr...

Page 375: ...d underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were al...

Page 376: ...the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Alway...

Page 377: ...tinued CAUTION Continued damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a...

Page 378: ...the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if p...

Page 379: ...o 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 the tire f...

Page 380: ...more information 2 Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that the back edge raises 3 Grab the handle and remove the cover 4 Turn the wing nut to remove the retainer that ho...

Page 381: ...2 For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover use the flat end of the wheel wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off Store the wheel cover and lug nut caps in the trunk until you hav...

Page 382: ...e and use the corresponding cutouts located in the plastic molding The front location is A 8 5 inches 21 cm from the rear edge of the front wheel well and the rear location B is 3 5 inches 8 5 cm from...

Page 383: ...jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Notice If you position the jack under the rocker molding and attempt to raise the vehicle you could break the molding and or cause ot...

Page 384: ...ck handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 9 Remove all wheel nuts and the flat tire 10 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mo...

Page 385: ...a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 74 11 Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting...

Page 386: ...low the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 103 for original equipment wheel nut torque sp...

Page 387: ...re or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ha...

Page 388: ...enter hole with the bolt G and place it on the compartment floor 3 Insert the jack container E into the spare tire F Then insert the jack and wheel wrench D into the center of the spare tire making su...

Page 389: ...ep the spare tire and its wheel together Notice Tire chains will not fit the compact spare Using them can damage the vehicle and can damage the chains too Do not use tire chains on the compact spare S...

Page 390: ...ental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scr...

Page 391: ...the paper towel until no more can be removed For solid dry soils remove as much as possible and then vacuum To clean 1 Saturate a lint free clean white cloth with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth...

Page 392: ...ther The leather in the vehicle was designed to have a natural appearance and develop a more vintage appearance with use Do not use heat to dry Never use steam to clean leather Never use spot lifters...

Page 393: ...ntly so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with just water and mild soap Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts It may severely weaken th...

Page 394: ...nish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Avoid using high pressure washes close...

Page 395: ...eir luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However chrome polish may be used on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging prote...

Page 396: ...arranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes...

Page 397: ...r dealer s retailer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can de...

Page 398: ...n page 5 103 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the spare tire cover It is very helpful if parts need to be ordered The label has the following informati...

Page 399: ...closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circ...

Page 400: ...Fuses Usage 1 Engine Control Module ECM Crank 2 Fuel Injectors Odd Fuses Usage 3 Fuel Injectors Even 4 Air Conditioning Clutch 5 Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid 5 96...

Page 401: ...Headlamp 18 Right Low Beam Headlamp 19 Windshield Washer Pump Motor 20 Left Front Cornering Lamp 21 Right Front Cornering Lamp 22 Air Pump J Case Fuses Usage 23 Antilock Brake System ABS J Case 24 St...

Page 402: ...ery and or wires Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat Do not remove covers from any of the covered parts and do not store anything und...

Page 403: ...e sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted 1 Buckle the center passenger position safety belt then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion Do not...

Page 404: ...Fuses Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Left Park Lamp 3 Run 3 Rear Blower Fuses Usage 4 Right Park Lamp 5 Engine Control Module ECM Transmission Control Module TCM 5 100...

Page 405: ...itch 22 Driver Door Module 23 Rear Lumbar 24 Electronic Leveling Control Module Fuses Usage 25 Body Control Module Left Turn Signal 26 Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlet 27 Navigation Optional 2...

Page 406: ...Front Blower optional 52 Rear Defogger 53 Electronic Leveling Control Compressor 58 Park Lamps Relays Usage 59 Fuel Pump 60 License Plate Lamp optional 61 Right Park Lamp optional 62 Unlock 63 Lock 64...

Page 407: ...l located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 12 6 qt 12 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 7 5 qt 7 1 L Fuel Tank 18 5 gal 70 0 L Transmission 7 4 qt 7 0 L Wheel Nut T...

Page 408: ...NOTES 5 104...

Page 409: ...duled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 5 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 At Each Fuel Fill 6 8 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 9 Recommended Flui...

Page 410: ...important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from the vehicle To help...

Page 411: ...hnician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment have your dealer retai...

Page 412: ...0 km since the last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 16 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the sy...

Page 413: ...80 000 75 000 120 000 100 000 160 000 125 000 200 000 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter S...

Page 414: ...n Control Service Except Professional Vehicle Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote j Professional Vehicle Only Engine cooli...

Page 415: ...nd Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 91 for more information e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety b...

Page 416: ...control performance Your dealer retailer can assist with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the vehicle make...

Page 417: ...ry rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 65 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle mo...

Page 418: ...t of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer retailer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn...

Page 419: ...the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specificat...

Page 420: ...RON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spr...

Page 421: ...your dealer retailer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Element 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25906375 CF118C...

Page 422: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 4 6L V8 Engines 6 14...

Page 423: ...f services performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 8 can be added on the following record pages You...

Page 424: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6 16...

Page 425: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6 17...

Page 426: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 6 18...

Page 427: ...tesy Transportation 7 10 Collision Damage Repair 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7...

Page 428: ...eral manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the United States call the Cadillac Cus...

Page 429: ...te resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case...

Page 430: ...is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in approximately 70 days We believe our impartial program offe...

Page 431: ...nada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease He...

Page 432: ...lac com 1 800 458 8006 1 800 833 2622 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 882 1112 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 49...

Page 433: ...TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service In the United States or Cana...

Page 434: ...OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for warranty service or i...

Page 435: ...traction devices Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non public road or highway Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel delivery Reimbursement is approximately 5 Canadian Diesel...

Page 436: ...support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada and extended powertrain and hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several courtesy transp...

Page 437: ...r the maximum number of days allowed and the allowance per rental day Rental reimbursement must be supported by original receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet s...

Page 438: ...f the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is n...

Page 439: ...a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the othe...

Page 440: ...le If you have a question ask for an explanation Reputable shops welcome this opportunity Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommend...

Page 441: ...involved in individual problems between you your dealer retailer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to saferca...

Page 442: ...nd repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgea...

Page 443: ...n residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance a...

Page 444: ...s recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data w...

Page 445: ...other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some...

Page 446: ...NOTES 7 20...

Page 447: ...e 1 61 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 62 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 60 Where Are the Airbags 1 57 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 3 55 Analog Clock 3 39 Antenna Backglass 3 129 A...

Page 448: ...oad Management 3 36 Run Down Protection 3 37 Belt Routing Engine 6 14 Bluetooth 3 116 Brake Emergencies 4 5 Brake Fluid 5 33 Brakes 5 33 Antilock 4 4 Parking 2 32 System Warning Light 3 56 Braking 4 4...

Page 449: ...Seat Position 1 51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 52 Systems 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Circuit Breakers 5 95 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 92 Ex...

Page 450: ...ces 7 6 Text Telephone TTY Users 7 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 7 16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 D Damage Repair Collision 7 12 Data Recorders Event 7 18 Da...

Page 451: ...k 5 95 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 95 Electronic Immobilizer PASS Key III 2 22 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS Key III 2 23 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 17 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp 3 61 Co...

Page 452: ...orage Area 2 62 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 5 Economy Driving 4 2 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 9 Fuel cont Filling the Tank 5 7 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 7 Gage 3 66 Gasoline Oc...

Page 453: ...eated Steering Wheel 3 7 Heated Seats 1 5 Heater Engine Coolant 2 28 Highbeam On Light 3 66 High Speed Operation Tires 5 59 Highway Hypnosis 4 14 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 15 Hood Checking Things Unde...

Page 454: ...ry 3 35 Parade Dimming 3 35 Lights Airbag Readiness 3 54 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 3 57 Brake System Warning 3 56 Charging System 3 56 Cruise Control 3 66 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 3...

Page 455: ...nce a Year 6 9 Maintenance Schedule cont Maintenance Record 6 15 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 13 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Owner Checks and Services 6 8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 11 Sc...

Page 456: ...mote System 2 55 Outlet Adjustment 3 46 Outlets Accessory Power 3 38 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 40 Convex Mirror 2 41 Heated Mirrors 2 41 Power Foldaway Mirrors 2 40 Overheated Engine Protecti...

Page 457: ...RFID 7 19 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 11 Proposition 65 Warning California 5 4 R Radio Frequency Identification RFID Privacy 7 19 Radio s 3 99 Radios Navigation Radio System see Navigation Ma...

Page 458: ...System Parts After a Crash 1 71 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 26 Roadside Service 7 7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 19 Roof Sunroof 2 64 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 37 S Safety Belt Re...

Page 459: ...g Information 7 16 Scheduling Appointments 7 10 Service Parts Identification Label 5 94 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 68 Setting the Clock 3 96 Sheet Metal Damage 5 93 Shifting Out of Park...

Page 460: ...ght 3 60 Tires 5 48 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 5 92 Buying New Tires 5 68 Chains 5 73 Changing a Flat Tire 5 74 Cleaning 5 93 Different Size 5 69 High Speed Operation 5 59 If a Tire Goe...

Page 461: ...ltrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA 2 42 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 70 Universal Home Remote System 2 55 Operation 2 55 V Valet Lockout Switch 2 20 Vehicle Control 4 3 Loading 4 19 Runni...

Page 462: ...t Is Time for New Tires 5 67 Where to Put the Child Restraint 1 42 Windows 2 15 Power 2 16 Windshield Rainsense II Wipers 3 14 Washer 3 15 Washer Fluid 5 32 Windshield cont Wiper Blade Replacement 5 4...

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