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Section 5

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

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Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
StabiliTrak

®

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Magnetic Ride Control

™

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Driving at Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Before Leaving on a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,

or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Towing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

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Summary of Contents for 2010 DTS

Page 1: ...m Check 2 75 Features and Controls 3 1 Keys 3 3 Doors and Locks 3 9 Windows 3 14 Theft Deterrent Systems 3 18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 22 Mirrors 3 36 Object Detection Systems 3 40 Univer...

Page 2: ...indshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 48 Tires 6 50 Appearance Care 6 96 Vehicle Identification 6 104 Electrical System 6 105 Capacities and Specifications 6 114 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Maintenance Sch...

Page 3: ...ited for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners Propri taires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual ca...

Page 4: ...ult in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Ve...

Page 5: ...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 Gauge Fuses i Headlamp High Low Beam Ch...

Page 6: ...2 NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...terior Lighting 1 12 Exterior Lighting 1 12 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 13 Climate Controls 1 14 Vehicle Features 1 15 Radio s 1 15 Satellite Radio 1 17 Portable Audio Devices 1 17 Steering Wheel Contro...

Page 8: ...Instrument Panel Console Shift Model shown Column Shift Model similar 1 2...

Page 9: ...L Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 30 M Lane Departure Warning LDW on page 3 46 N Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 4 5 O Hood Release on page 6 13 P Parking Brake on page 3 30 Q Heated Ste...

Page 10: ...and unlock the doors from up to 60 m 195 feet away from the vehicle Press K to unlock the driver door Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors Press Q to lock all doors Lock and...

Page 11: ...y come on The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes Repeat the steps for a 10 minute time extension Remote start can be extended only once Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start Aim th...

Page 12: ...3 4 Trunk Release In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE transmitter there is a remote release V button located to the left of the steering wheel next to the instrument panel brightness co...

Page 13: ...earward Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down See Power Seats on page 2 3 Power Reclining Seatbacks The control is located on...

Page 14: ...t doors and the ignition must be on to use the feature z Press to heat the seat and seatback Press to heat the seatback H Press to ventilate the seat and seatback For more information see Heated and V...

Page 15: ...for Children LATCH on page 2 45 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag under certa...

Page 16: ...an automatic dimming feature on the driver side mirror that adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming inside rearview...

Page 17: ...steering wheel up or down 2 Release the lever to lock the wheel in place For vehicles with a power tilt wheel control Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down Push the contro...

Page 18: ...ter the ignition has been turned off For more information see Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 30 Entry Lighting on page 4 31 Parade Dimming on page 4 31 Footwell Lamps on page 4 32 Exterior Ligh...

Page 19: ...se for a single wiping cycle 6 Delays wiping cycle 6 Slow wipes 1 Fast wipes 9 Turns the wipers off J Press and release this paddle located at the top of the turn signal multifunction lever to spray w...

Page 20: ...isplay C Air Delivery Mode Control D Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls E Air Conditioning F Outside Air or AUX G Air Recirculation H PASS Passenger Climate Control I Rear Window Defogger See D...

Page 21: ...M station or MP3 WMA song When information is not available No Info displays For more information about these and other radio features see Audio System s on page 4 88 Storing a Favorite Station For ve...

Page 22: ...ress the H button until the clock and date setting menus appear 3 Press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow tab until the menu for default clock and date settings appear 4 Press the pushbut...

Page 23: ...nal devices such as iPod laptop computers MP3 players CD changers etc can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3 5 mm 1 8 in input jack See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack under Radio s MP3 on pa...

Page 24: ...ust be paired with the in vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle Not all phones will support all functions For more information visit www gm com bluetooth For more information s...

Page 25: ...settings on your vehicle See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 79 for more information V Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC disp...

Page 26: ...page 4 14 Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone If the vehicle has a center console the power outlet is located inside the...

Page 27: ...le in difficult driving conditions The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started The system cannot be turned off For more information see StabiliTrak System on page 5 5 Tire Pres...

Page 28: ...Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire See Tire Sealant and Comp...

Page 29: ...ear the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Service U S or Canada 1 800 882 1112 TTY Users 1 888 889 2438 As the owner of a new Cadillac you are automatically enrolled in the Roadsi...

Page 30: ...red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors X Push this button for hands free voice activated calling and to give voice commands for turn by turn navigat...

Page 31: ...tically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed is pressed or if the airbags or ACR system deploy This information usually includes the vehicle s GPS location and in the event of a crash addit...

Page 32: ...or to dial phone extensions See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard If the light next to the OnSta...

Page 33: ...Infants and Young Children 2 37 Child Restraint Systems 2 41 Where to Put the Restraint 2 44 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 2 45 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position 2 51 S...

Page 34: ...operly 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 head...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...se or lower the support mechanism Massaging Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the switch is located on the outboard side of the front seats behind the lumbar switch Press the switch to turn the mas...

Page 37: ...splay which setting the feature is in high medium or low Three lights indicate the highest setting two lights indicate medium and one light indicates the lowest setting When you press a button the fea...

Page 38: ...irrors and the steering wheel to a comfortable position 2 Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound through the driver side front speaker to let you know that the position has been stored A second...

Page 39: ...till not recalling see your dealer for service Easy Exit Recall The control for this feature is located on the driver door panel between buttons 1 and 2 With the vehicle in P Park the exit position ca...

Page 40: ...buckled up the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you...

Page 41: ...seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Center Seat The vehicle may have a front center seat This seat can be converted to a storage area by lowering the seatback See Center Flex Storage Unit on p...

Page 42: ...on to turn on the desired feature A light on that button will display to show which feature is on Each feature has three temperature settings indicated by three lights next to the buttons The highest...

Page 43: ...ipped with four way lumbar support without the massage feature for the outboard rear seat positions The rear lumbar support controls are located on the rear doors in front of the heated seat buttons T...

Page 44: ...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 WARNING It is extremely dangerous to...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 2 14...

Page 47: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 2 15...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...o loose It will not give as much protection this way WARNING 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 52: ...tection this way WARNING 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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...across the body WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can...

Page 58: ...Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens just let the belt go...

Page 59: ...safety belt through 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 p...

Page 60: ...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 of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash...

Page 61: ...tall a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the rear side of the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots...

Page 62: ...uide on top WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the...

Page 63: ...Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder be...

Page 64: ...elt Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug If the belt is not long enough see Saf...

Page 65: ...e long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing ch...

Page 66: ...no return to the booster seat If you have the choice a child should sit in a position with a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Q What is the proper way to...

Page 67: ...two children to wear the same safety belt The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...angled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Airb...

Page 70: ...rash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 40 km h 25 mph a 5 5 kg 12 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240...

Page 71: ...ver put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you mus...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...uld 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 child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rea...

Page 74: ...n the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the...

Page 75: ...nufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle e...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 Rear Seat i...

Page 80: ...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 2 44 for additional informati...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...s for Children LATCH on page 2 45 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 86: ...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 87: ...ng child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the...

Page 88: ...o the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retra...

Page 89: ...e belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on wh...

Page 90: ...your vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel...

Page 91: ...ety belts Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING Airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Anyone...

Page 92: ...d for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 2 33 or Infan...

Page 93: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 2 61...

Page 94: ...river and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar If the vehicle has roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger...

Page 95: ...any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or ne...

Page 96: ...bags adjust the restraint according to crash severity Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal...

Page 97: ...airbag module Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel For vehicles with seat mounted side impact airbags there are airbag modules in the side of the front se...

Page 98: ...dshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle WARNING When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for...

Page 99: ...ccur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag syste...

Page 100: ...seat mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions The driver airbags and the roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors...

Page 101: ...e even though the airbag s are off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag s are off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat Continued WARN...

Page 102: ...ator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn o...

Page 103: ...ont Seat Position on page 2 54 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...ions that can affect how the system operates WARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the pass...

Page 106: ...cle 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 sys...

Page 107: ...the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 48 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 6 99 Airbags The airbag system do...

Page 108: ...afety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and...

Page 109: ...nic Immobilizer 3 21 PASS Key III Electronic Immobilizer Operation 3 21 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 22 New Vehicle Break In 3 22 Ignition Positions 3 23 Retained Accessory Power RAP 3 24 Sta...

Page 110: ...43 Lane Departure Warning LDW 3 46 Universal Home Remote System 3 48 Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED 3 49 Storage Areas 3 55 Glove Box 3 55 Cupholders 3 55 Front Storage Ar...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...g the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still n...

Page 113: ...m See Content Theft Deterrent on page 3 19 V Remote Trunk Release Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk The transmission must be in P Park L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and rel...

Page 114: ...IC Operation and Displays on page 4 61 Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC See REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY under DIC Warnings and...

Page 115: ...eature if your vehicle is low on fuel Your vehicle may run out of fuel If your vehicle has the remote start feature the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation However the...

Page 116: ...ave 15 minutes of engine running The added ten minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start Once two remote starts or a single start with a time extension have been used the vehicle must be st...

Page 117: ...injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Continued WARNING Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your veh...

Page 118: ...l unlock every time the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is moved into P Park If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is not in P Park have the person use the manual lock knob or power doo...

Page 119: ...ual lock 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the rear door security lock 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is i...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...indow to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed Express Window Anti Pinch Override WARNING If express override is activated the window wil...

Page 125: ...process for the other windows Window Lockout o Window Lockout The rear window lockout button is located on the driver door near the window switches Press the right side of the button to disable the r...

Page 126: ...press and release the switch again Never store objects on the rear shelf because they may get caught in the sunshade or be tossed about in your vehicle Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big bus...

Page 127: ...your vehicle See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 3 4 and Trunk on page 3 12 for additional information Content Theft Deterrent The security light is located on the instrument panel...

Page 128: ...ther than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use the theft system Testing the Alarm 1 From inside the vehicle roll down the window then get out of the vehicle keeping the door...

Page 129: ...hicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes If the engine does not start and the security light comes on when trying to start the vehicle there may be a problem with y...

Page 130: ...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 Vehicle Break...

Page 131: ...our hand If the key cannot be turned by hand see your dealer A LOCK OFF This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed This position locks the ignition and transmission...

Page 132: ...C Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information Retained Accessory Power RAP These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off Audio System Audi...

Page 133: ...to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool do...

Page 134: ...into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet WARNING 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...

Page 135: ...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 136: ...ive gear while the engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the...

Page 137: ...e going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage the engine and or transmission 1 First This position reduces vehicle speed even more than 2 Second without using the brakes You can use it on very...

Page 138: ...m h The brake light will come on and stay on until the parking brake is released See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 51 for more information To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pe...

Page 139: ...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 3 30 for more information 4 Turn the ignition key to LOCK OFF 5 Remove t...

Page 140: ...into P Park is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P Park To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park To find out how see Shifting Into Park in this...

Page 141: ...t If the column shift cannot be moved out of P Park 1 Apply the regular brakes 2 Turn the ignition key to the ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY position See Ignition Positions on page 3 23 for more information...

Page 142: ...ystem leaks due to corrosion or damage Continued WARNING Continued The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from da...

Page 143: ...t on page 3 34 WARNING 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 144: ...ned with water Compass Compass Operation Press O or AUTO 3 depending on the vehicle to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on after a few seconds the mirror will d...

Page 145: ...ce the zone number displays press O or AUTO 3 repeatedly until the correct zone number displays Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to normal operation If C appears in the compass wind...

Page 146: ...may be heard during the resetting of the power foldaway mirrors This sound is normal after a manual folding operation Turn Signal Indicator If Equipped The vehicle may have a turn signal indicator lam...

Page 147: ...original position This feature can be enabled disabled through the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 79 for more information Outside Convex Mirror WARNING A convex...

Page 148: ...are located on the front and rear bumper WARNING 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 149: ...se speed greater than 5 mph 8 km h To be detected objects must be at least 25 4 cm 10 in off the ground and below hood or trunk level Objects must also be within 1 2 m 4 ft in front of the vehicle and...

Page 150: ...nd beep for five seconds 0 3 m 1 ft Backing Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse The rear display will then briefly illuminate to let...

Page 151: ...our dealer to repair the system Other conditions may affect system performance such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck If the system is still disabl...

Page 152: ...s while towing a trailer How the System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the syst...

Page 153: ...rms For cleaning instructions see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 100 If the DIC still displays the SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE message after cleaning the bumper see your dealer The SBZA display...

Page 154: ...ifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Lane Departure Warning LDW The vehicle may have a Lane Departure Warning LDW system Read this e...

Page 155: ...ignal is on or if you make a sharp maneuver Before making a lane change check the vehicle s mirrors glance over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards and start the turn signal before changing lanes H...

Page 156: ...in or snow conditions This is normal operation the vehicle does not need service For cleaning instructions see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6 100 LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks s...

Page 157: ...oor opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person a...

Page 158: ...device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 From inside the vehicle press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds and immed...

Page 159: ...such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home automation device repeat Steps 1 through 5 choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage door ope...

Page 160: ...Your hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter The garage door opener receiver motor head unit could also have a row of dip switches that ca...

Page 161: ...tch settings from left to right as follows When a switch is in the up position write Left When a switch is in the down position write Right If a switch is set between the up and down position write Mi...

Page 162: ...d to control the garage door until the garage door moves The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink This button may need to be held for up to 55 seconds 7 Immediately release th...

Page 163: ...ink rapidly 2 Once the indicator lights begin to blink release both buttons The codes from all buttons will be erased For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System call the customer assi...

Page 164: ...t the armrest cover to access the upper storage area Pull the strap located behind the cup holder to access the lower storage area Center Flex Storage Unit This vehicle may have a center flex storage...

Page 165: ...elerator pedal Rear Seat Armrest This vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders Pull the tab on the armrest forward to access it Convenience Net Use the convenience net located in the rear to st...

Page 166: ...The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position The sunshade must be opened manually Close To close the sunroof operate the controls according to one of the following From the...

Page 167: ...tery Saver 4 30 Instrument Panel Brightness 4 30 Courtesy Lamps 4 31 Entry Lighting 4 31 Parade Dimming 4 31 Reading Lamps 4 31 Footwell Lamps 4 32 Battery Load Management 4 32 Electric Power Manageme...

Page 168: ...mp Light 4 59 Lights On Reminder 4 59 Cruise Control Light 4 59 Highbeam On Light 4 60 Fuel Gauge 4 60 Driver Information Center DIC 4 61 DIC Operation and Displays 4 61 DIC Warnings and Messages 4 66...

Page 169: ...le Press 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 This feature allows the position of the steering wheel to be adjus...

Page 170: ...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 4 79 and Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2 6 Heat...

Page 171: ...side mirror flashes when the turn signal is used See Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 3 43 for more information Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until...

Page 172: ...has this feature be sure to read this entire section before using it The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This devic...

Page 173: ...radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead in your path within a distance of 328 ft 100 m and operates at speeds above 20 mph 32 km h WARNING FCA is only a warning system and does not apply the brakes W...

Page 174: ...as in fog rain or snow FCA performance is limited There may not be enough warning distance to the vehicle in front of you Do not rely on FCA in low visibility conditions WARNING When FCA is enabled th...

Page 175: ...driving lane WARNING When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked by snow ice or dirt it may not detect a vehicle ahead FCA may not help you avoid a collision under these conditions Do not use FC...

Page 176: ...er is located on the left side of the steering column Turn the band with the wiper symbol on it to control the windshield wipers 8 Mist For a single wiping cycle hold it on mist until the wipers start...

Page 177: ...rk at speeds below about 40 km h 25 mph A cruise control light appears in the instrument panel cluster when the cruise control is on When the brakes are applied the cruise control shuts off WARNING Cr...

Page 178: ...rol will not work if the parking brake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low If the brakes are applied the cruise control shuts off The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster...

Page 179: ...ol speed is set by pressing the SET button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise control Press the SET button until the lower spee...

Page 180: ...ada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op...

Page 181: ...d Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash when you are driving in conditions where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead of you enter your lane or cro...

Page 182: ...o decrease the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles ACC will not work if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low Engaging ACC With the Set Button WARNING If you leave your Adaptive Cr...

Page 183: ...System TCS on page 5 6 and StabiliTrak System on page 5 5 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again the ACC can be turned back on Increasing Set Speed While Using ACC There are two ways t...

Page 184: ...Use the plus and minus buttons on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance Press the plus button to increase the distance or the minus button to decrease the distance The first button press sh...

Page 185: ...drops below about 32 km h 20 mph A temporary condition prohibits ACC from operating See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information A malfunction is detected in the system See DIC Warn...

Page 186: ...ur vehicle enough to avoid a collision Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when the radar is blocked by snow ice or dirt Keep your radar clean See Cleaning the System later in this section ACC automati...

Page 187: ...w Speed Deactivation If your vehicle speed falls below 32 km h 20 mph while following a vehicle ahead ACC will begin to disengage The Driver Alert symbol will flash and the warning beep will sound The...

Page 188: ...ol of your vehicle Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve It may re...

Page 189: ...ptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of...

Page 190: ...dal press the cancel button or press the ACC button Erasing Set Speed Memory Press the ACC button or turn the ignition off Other Messages There are three additional messages that may appear on the DIC...

Page 191: ...following Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights IntelliBeam Parking Lamps Turns on the parking lamps together with the following Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps Taillamps Side Marker Lamp...

Page 192: ...n lever in its neutral position The High Beam On Light appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on See Highbeam On Light on page 4 60 Driving with IntelliBeam IntelliBeam only a...

Page 193: ...ntelliBeam sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps You are driving on winding or hilly roads You might need to manually disable or cancel the high beam headlamps by turning the low b...

Page 194: ...adlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers are turned on and have completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes When the ignition is turned to LOCK OF...

Page 195: ...is bright enough outside the regular lamps go off and the DRL takes over If the vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately Once you leave the garage it wil...

Page 196: ...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 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF...

Page 197: ...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 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ...ower is always 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 b...

Page 201: ...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 202: ...this system Dual Climate Control System Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with Rear Climate Control A Fan Control B Display C Air Delivery Mode Control D Driver and Passenger Temperature Contro...

Page 203: ...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 204: ...fan speed is at the highest setting the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 4 43 Air Delivery Mode Control Turn clockwise or countercl...

Page 205: ...it is on Air is pulled from outside the vehicle Pressing will cancel this mode Recirculation Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off An indicator light below the button comes on to show that t...

Page 206: ...ehicle speeds At higher vehicle speeds the rear defogger may stay on continuously Each additional press will run the defogger for approximately 10 minutes The heated outside rearview mirrors will turn...

Page 207: ...tting by adjusting the outlet temperature fan speed and the air delivery mode The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be used a...

Page 208: ...will also be selected for the rear passengers To adjust the rear climate control system the rear passenger can select a different temperature mode or fan speed Whenever the rear passengers have adjust...

Page 209: ...ges to the front temperature setting until the front climate control AUX button resets it N Air Delivery Mode Control Press these buttons to change the air delivery mode If in AUTO air delivery mode p...

Page 210: ...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 211: ...use an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle s...

Page 212: ...Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown Canada similar 4 46...

Page 213: ...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 214: ...e driver safety belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag s electrical system for possible malfunctions If the light stays on...

Page 215: ...g Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 68 for important safety information The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator...

Page 216: ...void injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 48 for more information including important safety information Charging System Light This li...

Page 217: ...when the parking brake is set The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released it means there is a brake problem If the light...

Page 218: ...ht is also on the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 51 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see...

Page 219: ...is active and is working to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions See StabiliTrak System on page 5 5 for more information Lane Departure Warning LDW...

Page 220: ...se the vehicle to overheat see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 32 See Engine Overheating on page 6 29 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information Engine Coola...

Page 221: ...ion When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the...

Page 222: ...teria TPC can affect the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also...

Page 223: ...is usually 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...

Page 224: ...y been replaced or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If th...

Page 225: ...he fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 4 30 for more information Lights On Reminder This light comes on whe...

Page 226: ...single chime sounds See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information Here are a few situations that may occur with the fuel gauge All of these situations are normal and do not indicate...

Page 227: ...meter on the right side If a problem is detected a warning message will appear on the display Be sure to take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message w...

Page 228: ...ed on the current driving conditions and will change if the driving conditions change For example if you are driving in traffic and making frequent stops the display may read one number but if you ent...

Page 229: ...r press and hold the set reset button after the timer has been stopped The display will return to zero AVERAGE SPEED This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in either kilometers per hour k...

Page 230: ...has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system See Engine Oil Life System on page 6 18 The display will show 100 when the system is r...

Page 231: ...ill appear in the display See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 59 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value there ma...

Page 232: ...t this time repeat Step 3 Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it 5 To exit the programming mode you must cycle the key to LOCK OFF Blank Display This display shows no info...

Page 233: ...ore information When you reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message by clearing it from the display you still must reset the engine oil life system separately For more information on resetting the engin...

Page 234: ...rs and the message SET SPD XX displays at the bottom of the DIC See SET SPD Speed later in this section DRIVER DOOR OPEN This symbol appears with this message This message displays when the driver doo...

Page 235: ...IC stop the vehicle as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 6 29 for more information This message displays when the engine has overheated Immediately look for a safe place to pull your veh...

Page 236: ...o car symbols See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 14 for more information FUEL LEVEL LOW This symbol appears with this message This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel Refill the fuel...

Page 237: ...BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC is engaged and you are pressing the accelerator pedal enough to disable ACC automatic braking See Adaptive Cruise...

Page 238: ...clear it from the DIC display To turn the UFRPA system back on see PARKING ASSIST under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 61 See Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA on page 3 40 for mor...

Page 239: ...not closed completely Make sure that the door is closed completely SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immed...

Page 240: ...system this message may display to indicate that the LDW system is not working properly If this message remains on after continued driving the system needs service See your dealer See Lane Departure W...

Page 241: ...e SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS System This message displays when the magnetic ride control or automatic leveling control system is not operating properly Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer SERVICE TH...

Page 242: ...ET SPD XX displays at the bottom of the DIC See CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH km h earlier in this section and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4 14 for more information SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF If you...

Page 243: ...StabiliTrak this message may display and the Traction Control System and StabiliTrak Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster may be on after first driving the vehicle and exceeding 30 km h 19 mp...

Page 244: ...ACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned on See Traction Control System TCS on page 5 6 for more information TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice If you dr...

Page 245: ...33 for more information DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle has customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting Customization features can only be pro...

Page 246: ...he customization button until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to display all DIC messages in English DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature a...

Page 247: ...select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on p...

Page 248: ...sed again within five seconds of the previous command NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired...

Page 249: ...will not lock until five seconds after the last door is closed NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the...

Page 250: ...sed or the vehicle is no longer off See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 3 4 for more information NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To s...

Page 251: ...ayed on the DIC EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2...

Page 252: ...feature will recall SEAT TILT The driver s seat and the steering wheel tilt feature will recall SEAT TELESCOPE The driver s seat and the steering column telescope feature will recall TILT TELESCOPE T...

Page 253: ...ormation Press the customization button until REMOTE START 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 to scro...

Page 254: ...nd read the following pages to become familiar with its features WARNING Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others Do not giv...

Page 255: ...o clock display Enabling Disabling the Digital Radio Clock For the Single CD Player To turn the radio clock display on or off 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press the H button until the clock and date setting...

Page 256: ...settings appear 5 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 the r...

Page 257: ...r right side of the radio faceplate to adjust the selected setting For a Six Disc CD Player This type of radio has a MENU button for setting the time and date To set the time and date 1 Turn the radio...

Page 258: ...ion then press the H button again to apply the selected default or let the screen time out For the Six Disc CD Player To change the time and date default setting 1 Change the time default setting from...

Page 259: ...O Power Volume Press to turn the system on and off Turn to increase or decrease the volume Speed Compensated Volume SCV Radios with SCV automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road an...

Page 260: ...bose com audiopilot Finding a Station BAND Press to switch between AM FM or XM The selection displays a Tune Turn to select radio stations SEEK Press the arrows to go to the next or to the previous st...

Page 261: ...at the steps for each pushbutton radio station you want stored as a favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button To setup the number of favorites pages 1 Press the MENU bu...

Page 262: ...under the equalization label to get choices of POP ROCK CTRY country TALK JAZZ and CLAS classical to display 3 Press the pushbutton located under the desired setting For the Bose amplified radio perf...

Page 263: ...a CD To change the DSP mode press the a knob until the DSP control label displays Press the pushbutton located under the DSP label until the control labels display Continue by pressing the desired but...

Page 264: ...thin the selected category 4 To exit the category search mode press the FAV button or BAND button to display your favorites again Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu To remov...

Page 265: ...t label side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the...

Page 266: ...ny label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error displays see CD Messages later in this section Playing a CD s Six Di...

Page 267: ...currently playing press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label The random icon displays 2 Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play The random icon is no longer highlighted RDM Ra...

Page 268: ...tion CD Messages DISC ERROR If this message displays and or the CD ejects it could be for one of the following reasons The radio system does not support the playlist format the compressed audio format...

Page 269: ...ecrease the volume of the portable player You might need to do additional volume adjustments from the portable device BAND Press to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing The port...

Page 270: ...the length of the file folder or playlist names Long file folder or playlist names or a combination of a large number of files and folders or playlists can cause the player to be unable to play up to...

Page 271: ...ROOT When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files but no folders all files are located under the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists Px first and...

Page 272: ...rrently playing song Playing an MP3 WMA Insert a CD R or CD RW partway into the slot Single CD Player or press the load button and wait for the message to insert disc Six Disc CD Player label side up...

Page 273: ...ntil Randomize All Discs displays to play songs from all CDs loaded in a six disc CD player in random order Press the same pushbutton again to turn off random play h Music Navigator Use the music navi...

Page 274: ...showing disc and or track number displays when a CD is in the player Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device such as a portable audio player If a po...

Page 275: ...perly XM Theftlocked The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received afte...

Page 276: ...if there is too much background noise When to Speak A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command Wait until the tone and then speak How to Speak Spea...

Page 277: ...eted To link to a different paired phone see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing a Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2...

Page 278: ...use the List command for a list of all paired phones The system responds with Would you like to delete phone name Yes or No followed by a tone 5 Say Yes to delete the phone The system responds with O...

Page 279: ...is not correct say No The system will ask for the number to be re entered 4 After the system stores the phone number it responds with Please say the name tag followed by a tone 5 Say a name tag for t...

Page 280: ...the name tag sounds correct say Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name ta...

Page 281: ...l name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory Are you sure you want to do this Please say yes or no Say Yes to delete all name tags Say No to cancel the function and...

Page 282: ...ds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Call The system responds with Call using phone name Please say the name tag followed by a tone 3 Say the name tag of the person to call If th...

Page 283: ...ith no action Press c x to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold Three Way Calling Three Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service c...

Page 284: ...nd connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred The connection process can take up to two minutes after the key is turned to the ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY position During a call...

Page 285: ...ognized the number properly it responds Dial Number Please say yes or no followed by a tone If the number is correct say Yes The system responds with OK Sending Number and the dial tones are sent and...

Page 286: ...o by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audio steering w...

Page 287: ...outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other For better radio reception most AM radi...

Page 288: ...be attached to the glass make sure that the grid lines for the AM FM antenna are not damaged There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering wit...

Page 289: ...c Ride Control 5 7 Steering 5 8 Off Road Recovery 5 9 Passing 5 10 Loss of Control 5 10 Driving at Night 5 11 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 5 12 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 5 13 Highway Hypnosis...

Page 290: ...then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after...

Page 291: ...ge 6 3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 51 Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time Actually doing it is reaction t...

Page 292: ...id When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that th...

Page 293: ...dule to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability syst...

Page 294: ...TCS The vehicle has a Traction Control System TCS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that the front wheels are spinning...

Page 295: ...mud ice or snow and you want to rock the vehicle to attempt to free it See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 5 17 Adding non dealer non retailer accessories can affect the vehic...

Page 296: ...are straight Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway St...

Page 297: ...d reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery The vehicle s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving If the l...

Page 298: ...sive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to the v...

Page 299: ...riving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Night driving tips include Drive defensively Do no...

Page 300: ...ed away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerou...

Page 301: ...y 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 attention...

Page 302: ...assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope WARNING 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 303: ...nd polish the surface under the tires even more The Traction Control System TCS on page 5 6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads but slow down and adjust your driving to the road condi...

Page 304: ...Continued WARNING Continued Open a window about 5 cm two inches on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel...

Page 305: ...s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and av...

Page 306: ...r the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way the vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also ov...

Page 307: ...your vehicle See the final stage manufacturer s manual or contact them directly The label shows the original tires installed on your professional vehicle and the recommended cold tire inflation press...

Page 308: ...o your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle If your vehicle can tow a trailer see Towing a Trailer for important info...

Page 309: ...ble Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 3 Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo...

Page 310: ...sional Vehicle the vehicle specific Certification label is provided by the final stage manufacturer The coach builder should be consulted if the final stage manufacturer s label is not present The Gro...

Page 311: ...eave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Automatic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as th...

Page 312: ...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 313: ...esigned to be towed with all four wheels on the 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...

Page 314: ...or important information about towing a 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 veh...

Page 315: ...it restrictions when towing a trailer Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on the vehicle s parts Do not tow a trailer when the ou...

Page 316: ...s or cargo in the vehicle it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow If towing a trailer the tongue load must be added to the...

Page 317: ...Exhaust on page 3 34 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 318: ...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 319: ...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 320: ...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 321: ...utomatic Transmission Fluid 6 21 Cooling System 6 24 Engine Coolant 6 26 Engine Overheating 6 29 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 32 Power Steering Fluid 6 32 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 33...

Page 322: ...e of Safety Belts 6 99 Weatherstrips 6 99 Washing Your Vehicle 6 100 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 6 100 Finish Care 6 101 Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 101 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim...

Page 323: ...s could 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 modi...

Page 324: ...nal information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle withou...

Page 325: ...vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump...

Page 326: ...fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 55 If this occurs return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel us...

Page 327: ...reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT...

Page 328: ...e near fuel or when refueling the vehicle Do not use cellular phones Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is ag...

Page 329: ...on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather...

Page 330: ...is not properly installed See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutti...

Page 331: ...jury to you and others Dispense fuel only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Continue...

Page 332: ...clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING 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 333: ...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 334: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood here is what you will see 4 6L L37 Engine shown 4 6L LD8 Engine similar 6 14...

Page 335: ...35 J Automatic Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick Out of View See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6 21 K Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 6 19 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea...

Page 336: ...ifications on page 6 114 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 337: ...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 338: ...DIC comes on Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change i...

Page 339: ...d disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the...

Page 340: ...d 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 screws 3 Tighten the two screws on the top of the engine air...

Page 341: ...tice Too much or too little fluid can damage the 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 little fl...

Page 342: ...n without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Locate the transmission fluid cap which is located next to the radiator hose and below the engine air cleaner filter assembly on the driver side...

Page 343: ...l into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It does not take much fluid gener...

Page 344: ...Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature 4 6L L37 Engine shown 4 6L LD8 Engine similar 6 24...

Page 345: ...burned Continued WARNING Continued Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed...

Page 346: ...could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be adde...

Page 347: ...stem is cool before this is done See Engine Coolant on page 6 26 for more information How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank WARNING You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant co...

Page 348: ...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 349: ...ightly 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 DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery...

Page 350: ...covered by the vehicle warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 32 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment W...

Page 351: ...let the engine idle in N Neutral while stopped If it safe to do so pull off the road shift to P Park or N Neutral and let the engine idle If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overhea...

Page 352: ...ine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Repair the cause of coolant loss change the oil and...

Page 353: ...p to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 9 Always use the proper fluid Notice Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle...

Page 354: ...asher fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other pa...

Page 355: ...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 356: ...a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake h...

Page 357: ...conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to...

Page 358: ...are wrong for the vehicle the balance between the front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts ar...

Page 359: ...the protection needed in a crash If a replacement battery is ever needed it must be vented in the same manner as the original battery Always make sure that the vent hose is properly reattached before...

Page 360: ...to do it safely WARNING Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn yo...

Page 361: ...off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed This will avoid...

Page 362: ...ave been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Continued WARNING Continued Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But...

Page 363: ...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 battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now con...

Page 364: ...icles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the re...

Page 365: ...wall Not have any snow ice or mud on it Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed Be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs 75...

Page 366: ...e to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp bein...

Page 367: ...mp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp Bulb Replacement It is recommended that all bulbs be replaced by your dealer High Intensity Dis...

Page 368: ...ent types and are removed in different ways Here is how to remove the wiper blade 1 Turn the engine off 2 Lift the windshield wiper arm and blade away from the windshield 3 Pull the clip up from the b...

Page 369: ...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 370: ...icle on page 5 18 Continued WARNING Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the...

Page 371: ...performance criteria have 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 T...

Page 372: ...oad that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 59 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18...

Page 373: ...the Vehicle on page 5 18 E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pres...

Page 374: ...xceed all federal safety guidelines C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration D DOT Department of...

Page 375: ...he tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as...

Page 376: ...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 377: ...t vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18 Oc...

Page 378: ...New Tires on page 6 69 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determin...

Page 379: ...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 380: ...pressure with the tire gauge 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 y...

Page 381: ...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 382: ...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 383: ...cluster If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18 At th...

Page 384: ...re Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 6 77 for information regarding the inflator kit materials and instructions TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more o...

Page 385: ...Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position The sensors are matched to the tire...

Page 386: ...ich may take up to 30 seconds to sound confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 6 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure...

Page 387: ...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 388: ...l need to have the sensors reset after a tire rotation is performed See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6 62 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Cap...

Page 389: ...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 390: ...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 391: ...Information Label See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 18 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 392: ...25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safe...

Page 393: ...re failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performanc...

Page 394: ...same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors replace them only with new GM original equipment parts Thi...

Page 395: ...It could fail suddenly and cause a crash If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains WARNING Do not use tire chains There is not enough clearance Tire chains used...

Page 396: ...wout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a s...

Page 397: ...ded pressure WARNING Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could s...

Page 398: ...ructions on the label adhered to the compressor Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant ca...

Page 399: ...it Storage on page 6 84 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose F and the power plug G 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 R...

Page 400: ...e reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached Notice If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes the vehicle should not be driven...

Page 401: ...ure has fallen more than 10 psi 68 kPa below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Service...

Page 402: ...will reach it 4 Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the air only hose E onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug...

Page 403: ...rect pressure is reached 11 Press the on off button A to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 12 U...

Page 404: ...tor B to the canister A 7 Slide the plastic cover back on Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 3 12 2...

Page 405: ...ing 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even mo...

Page 406: ...needed is in the trunk To access the equipment 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 3 12 for more information 2 Press the area at the front of the handle located on the cover so that the back edge rais...

Page 407: ...emove the retainer that holds the wrench and jack 5 Remove the wheel wrench jack and spare tire from the trunk See Spare Tire on page 6 95 for more information The tools to be used are the jack A and...

Page 408: ...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 have the flat tire repaired or replaced Be careful not to scratch the aluminum...

Page 409: ...lips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the veh...

Page 410: ...Raise the jack until the metal flange fits firmly into the channel of the jack head 7 Put the spare tire near you 8 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough...

Page 411: ...e vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or 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 6 85 11 Pl...

Page 412: ...low the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 114 for original equipment wheel nut torque sp...

Page 413: ...ARNING Storing a jack a tire 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...

Page 414: ...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 415: ...stances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have the full size tire repaired or replaced at your convenience Of course it is best to replace the spare with a full size tire as s...

Page 416: ...hicle s original road tires and wheels in size and type do not include the spare in the tire rotation Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is c...

Page 417: ...Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts...

Page 418: ...d to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the leather and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents t...

Page 419: ...ument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moist...

Page 420: ...ollow all manufacturers directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to...

Page 421: ...painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years To help keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered wheneve...

Page 422: ...the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polis...

Page 423: ...the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least e...

Page 424: ...ngine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Sp...

Page 425: ...g electrical to the vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 73 and Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 74 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring system has fou...

Page 426: ...and is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borro...

Page 427: ...ngine Control Module ECM Crank 2 Fuel Injectors Odd 3 Fuel Injectors Even 4 Air Conditioning Clutch Fuses Usage 5 Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid 6 Oxygen Sensor 7 Emission Device 8 Transmission Ig...

Page 428: ...Right Low Beam Headlamp 19 Windshield Washer Pump Motor 20 Left Front Cornering Lamp 21 Right Front Cornering Lamp 22 Air Pump J Case 23 Antilock Brake System ABS J Case Fuses Usage 24 Starter J Case...

Page 429: ...ry 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 unde...

Page 430: ...re 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 let...

Page 431: ...Fuses Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Left Park Lamp 3 Run 3 Rear Blower 4 Right Park Lamp Fuses Usage 5 Engine Control Module ECM Transmission Control Module TCM 6 Memory Module 7 Right Park Lamp optional 6 111...

Page 432: ...le 25 Body Control Module Left Turn Signal 26 Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlet 27 Navigation Optional Fuses Usage 28 Retained Accessory Power 1 RAP 29 Passenger Door Module 30 Sensing and Diag...

Page 433: ...ctronic Leveling Control Compressor 58 Park Lamps 59 Fuel Pump 60 License Plate Lamp optional 61 Right Park Lamp optional Relays Usage 62 Unlock 63 Lock 64 Run 65 Not Used 66 Door Unlatch optional 67...

Page 434: ...d under the hood See your dealer 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 Fluid Bottom Pan Removal 7 4 qt 7 0 L Whe...

Page 435: ...Maintenance Schedule 7 2 Introduction 7 2 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Owner Checks and Services 7 7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 9 Maintenance Replacement Parts 7 11 Engine Drive Belt Routing 7...

Page 436: ...eds vary The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance To keep the vehicle in good condition see your dealer retailer The maintenance...

Page 437: ...page 6 67 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 6 15 An Emission Control Service When the Change Engine Oil Soon me...

Page 438: ...d loose or missing parts or signs of wear Engine cooling system inspection Visual inspection of hoses pipes fittings and clamps and replacement if needed Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear cra...

Page 439: ...essure check Radiator and air conditioning condenser outside cleaning See Cooling System on page 6 24 Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components Accelerator peda...

Page 440: ...fluid and filter change normal service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6 21 Spark plug replacement An Emission Control Service First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km 150 000 Miles Ex...

Page 441: ...rts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehic...

Page 442: ...damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the veh...

Page 443: ...ever not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard Look for and use only oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 6 15 Usage...

Page 444: ...sembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usag...

Page 445: ...from your dealer 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 Spar...

Page 446: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 4 6L V8 Engines 7 12...

Page 447: ...performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading S...

Page 448: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 14...

Page 449: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 15...

Page 450: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 7 16...

Page 451: ...Appointments 8 11 Courtesy Transportation Program 8 11 Collision Damage Repair 8 13 Reporting Safety Defects 8 16 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 16 Reporting Safety Defects...

Page 452: ...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 453: ...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 454: ...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 455: ...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 456: ...ssed to United States Customer Assistance Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 www Cadillac com 1 800 458 8006 1 800 833 2622 For Text Te...

Page 457: ...pment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or...

Page 458: ...miles 160 000 km whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Assistance is...

Page 459: ...Change Service is provided to change a flat tire with spare tire The spare tire if equipped must be in good condition and properly inflated It is your responsibility for the repair or replacement of...

Page 460: ...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 461: ...service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating deale...

Page 462: ...ited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts See your dealer for information regarding the allowance...

Page 463: ...iginally built Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your...

Page 464: ...collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your c...

Page 465: ...cility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicl...

Page 466: ...1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle...

Page 467: ...rucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic...

Page 468: ...vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engi...

Page 469: ...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 470: ...nection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in vehicle transmitters for garage door openers RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record pers...

Page 471: ...re Are the Airbags 2 61 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 4 49 Readiness Light 4 48 System Check 2 58 Analog Clock 4 35 Antenna Backglass 4 122 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 4 122 Antiloc...

Page 472: ...er Saver 4 33 Load Management 4 32 Run Down Protection 4 33 Belt Routing Engine 7 12 Bluetooth 4 110 Brake Emergencies 5 5 Brakes 6 35 Antilock 5 4 Parking 3 30 System Warning Light 4 51 Braking 5 3 B...

Page 473: ...Seat Position 2 53 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 2 54 Systems 2 41 Where to Put the Restraint 2 44 Circuit Breakers 6 106 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 6 102...

Page 474: ...hone TTY Users 8 6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 8 17 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 D Damage Repair Collision 8 13 Data Recorders Event 8 19 Daytime Running Lamp...

Page 475: ...d Fuse Block 6 106 Windshield Wiper Fuses 6 105 Electronic Immobilizer PASS Key III 3 21 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS Key III 3 21 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 19 Check and Service Engine Soon...

Page 476: ...ea 3 56 Fuel 6 5 Additives 6 6 California Fuel 6 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 11 Filling the Tank 6 8 Fuels in Foreign Countries 6 7 Fuel cont Gasoline Octane 6 5 Gasoline Specifications 6 6...

Page 477: ...Seats 2 5 Heater Engine Coolant 3 26 High Speed Operation Tires 6 61 Highbeam On Light 4 60 Highway Hypnosis 5 13 Hill and Mountain Roads 5 14 Hood Checking Things Under 6 12 Release 6 13 Horn 4 3 How...

Page 478: ...4 31 Parade Dimming 4 31 Lights Airbag Readiness 4 48 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 4 52 Brake System Warning 4 51 Charging System 4 50 Cruise Control 4 59 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 4 54...

Page 479: ...lacement Parts 7 11 Owner Checks and Services 7 7 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 9 Scheduled Maintenance 7 3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 55 Massaging Lumbar Controls 2 4 Memory Seat Mirrors Stee...

Page 480: ...wer Foldaway Mirrors 3 37 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 6 32 Owner Checks and Services 7 7 Owners Canadian iii P Paint Damage 6 103 Parade Dimming 4 31 Park Shifting Into 3 31 Shifting O...

Page 481: ...ntification RFID 8 20 Program Courtesy Transportation 8 11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 3 10 Proposition 65 Warning California 6 4 R Radio Frequency Identification RFID 8 20 Statement 8 20 Radio...

Page 482: ...er a Crash 2 76 Retained Accessory Power RAP 3 24 Roadside Service 8 7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 5 17 Roof Sunroof 3 57 Running the Vehicle While Parked 3 35 S Safety Belts Care of 6 99 Exten...

Page 483: ...89 Sheet Metal Damage 6 103 Shifting Out of Park 3 32 Shifting Into Park 3 31 Side Blind Zone Alert 3 43 Signals Turn and Lane Change 4 5 Spare Tire 6 95 Installing 6 88 Removing 6 86 Storing 6 93 Spe...

Page 484: ...nging a Flat Tire 6 85 Cleaning 6 102 Different Size 6 71 Tires cont High Speed Operation 6 61 If a Tire Goes Flat 6 76 Inflation Tire Pressure 6 59 Inspection and Rotation 6 67 Installing the Spare T...

Page 485: ...nction Lever 4 5 U Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist UFRPA 3 40 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 72 Universal Home Remote System 3 48 Operation 3 49 V Valet Lockout Switch 3 18 Vehicle Control 5...

Page 486: ...ent Size 6 71 Replacement 6 74 When It Is Time for New Tires 6 69 Where to Put the Child Restraint 2 44 Windows 3 14 Power 3 15 Windshield Washer 4 11 Washer Fluid 6 33 Wiper Blade Replacement 6 48 Wi...

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