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Driving and Operating

Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
Trailer Sway

Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59

Driving Information

Driving for Better Fuel
Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.

When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control, if equipped.

Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

Combine several trips into a
single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

Summary of Contents for 2010 SRX

Page 1: ...arning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 13 Information Displays 4 29 Vehicle Messages 4 33 Vehicle Personalization 4 41 OnStar System 4 46 Universal Remote System 4 48 Lighting 5 1 Exterior Lighting 5 1...

Page 2: ...g 9 101 Towing 9 105 Appearance Care 9 109 Service and Maintenance 10 1 General Information 10 1 Scheduled Maintenance 10 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 10 6 Maintenance Records 10 9 Techni...

Page 3: ...h of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual Canadi...

Page 4: ...se mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty...

Page 5: ...ntilock Brake System ABS g 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...

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

Page 7: ...Manual 1 13 Liftgate Power 1 14 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 1 17 Anti Theft Alarm System 1 17 Immobilizer 1 19 Immobilizer Operation 1 19 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 1 20 Power Mirrors 1 20...

Page 8: ...ght in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children This key located inside the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is used for the driver door...

Page 9: ...is section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer retailer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry RKE trans...

Page 10: ...Panic Alarm Press and release one time to locate the vehicle The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn sounds and the turn signa...

Page 11: ...g the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access transmitter will not be able to open the door even with the transmitter in the vehicle You may temporarily disable the keyless...

Page 12: ...transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter To program the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters both currently recognized and new must be with you...

Page 13: ...in Canada This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you 1 Insert the vehicle key of the transmi...

Page 14: ...on the transmitter To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 4 through 6 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold the ignition for 5 seconds to exit programming mode Starti...

Page 15: ...Insert the new battery positive side facing down Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery 5 Snap the transmitter back together Remote Vehicle Start If available this feature allows you to start the...

Page 16: ...START ignition mode to drive the vehicle The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON RUN START Extending Engine Run Time For a 10 minute exte...

Page 17: ...he doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injurie...

Page 18: ...locked with the power lock switch on the instrument panel three chimes sound to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use All doors lock five seconds after the last door is closed When the del...

Page 19: ...e air and set the fan speed to the highest 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 abo...

Page 20: ...instrument panel Continued WARNING Continued Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in t...

Page 21: ...The liftgate only operates manually in this position Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than with a standard manual liftgate In either the MAX or the 3 4...

Page 22: ...l closed or open position After removing the obstruction the power liftgate operation can be used again If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle the power function will de...

Page 23: ...e and close With the power liftgate disabled the liftgate electric latch will still power latch once contact is made with the striker Always close the liftgate before driving If the RKE button is pres...

Page 24: ...disarm the system either unlock the doors using the transmitter or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle To avoid setting off the alarm by accident Lock the vehicle with the t...

Page 25: ...ng or disarming the theft deterrent system The system has one or more keyless entry transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle Only a correctly matched keyless entry...

Page 26: ...Operation on page 1 3 Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors WARNING A convex mirror can make things like...

Page 27: ...To fold the mirrors 1 With the selector switch in the O position push the control pad down Both mirrors will automatically fold 2 Press the selector switch again to return the mirrors to their origin...

Page 28: ...rors to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This allows the driver to view the curb for parallel parking The passenger and driver mirrors return to their original position when the...

Page 29: ...r dealer retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See the OnStar owner s guide for more information about the services OnStar provides Cleaning the Mirror Do not spra...

Page 30: ...ldren When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows Driver side shown The power window controls are located on each of the si...

Page 31: ...window has fully closed Obstacle Detection Feature The Obstacle Detection Feature is part of the express up feature and is active 1 In the middle and upper portions of the window opening 2 During wind...

Page 32: ...om the driver position Press the switch to turn the lockout feature on or off An indicator light shows the feature is on Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the...

Page 33: ...cond stop will express close the roof Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time while the vehicle is not in use Excessive debris may collect in the tracks and possibly plug the water drain...

Page 34: ...1 28 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES...

Page 35: ...ty Belt System Parts After a Crash 2 27 Airbag System Airbag System 2 27 Where Are the Airbags 2 30 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 31 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 2 33 How Does an Airbag Restrain 2 3...

Page 36: ...installed and adjusted properly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjuste...

Page 37: ...ts have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions 1 Pull the head restraint up to raise it 2 To lower the head restraint press the release button while pushing the head restraint do...

Page 38: ...when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust the seat position 1 Pull the handle located at the front of the seat 2 Move the seat forward or backward...

Page 39: ...nd memory setting while pressing button 2 To recall the memory positions press and hold either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position The seat outside mirrors and pedals if...

Page 40: ...ck See Vehicle Personalization on page 4 41 for more information Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Seats with power lumbar have controls located on the outboard side of the seats See Power Seat Adjustmen...

Page 41: ...ot locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked Vehicles with manual recl...

Page 42: ...or proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving...

Page 43: ...and Ventilated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures To reduce the risk of burns people with such a con...

Page 44: ...n for more cargo space WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback...

Page 45: ...atback Raise the seatback and release the lever The rear seat lock indicator A extends when the seatback is unlocked 2 Tilt the seatback rearward until it locks in the upright position The rear seat l...

Page 46: ...the seat On vehicles with heated rear seats the switches are located on the Rear Seat Audio RSA controls With the ignition in ON RUN START press either button L for the corresponding seat The LED ligh...

Page 47: ...more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and...

Page 48: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicl...

Page 49: ...a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your...

Page 50: ...k with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially...

Page 51: ...can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important informati...

Page 52: ...ould increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body Q What is wrong with this A The lap belt is too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way WARNING You can be...

Page 53: ...ly 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 serious intern...

Page 54: ...ts Q What is wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your ar...

Page 55: ...You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across th...

Page 56: ...the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch...

Page 57: ...e vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder The belt...

Page 58: ...ew parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash on page 2 27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides...

Page 59: ...injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as descr...

Page 60: ...eaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be 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...

Page 61: ...have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being use...

Page 62: ...re Are the Airbags on page 2 30 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help re...

Page 63: ...ct airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection...

Page 64: ...dle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for th...

Page 65: ...r secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked W...

Page 66: ...frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts dual stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs The...

Page 67: ...and related hardware are all part of the airbag module Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel For vehicles with seat mounted side impact airbags there are ai...

Page 68: ...ts of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbag modules see What Makes an Airbag Inflate on page 2 33 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be w...

Page 69: ...oken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some ne...

Page 70: ...er airbags and the roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat The sensors are de...

Page 71: ...orward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If the vehicle does not h...

Page 72: ...epending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person...

Page 73: ...vailable do not install a child restraint in this vehicle If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger seat but the off indi...

Page 74: ...t modifications 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...

Page 75: ...ion which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with...

Page 76: ...airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4 18 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or...

Page 77: ...tations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no...

Page 78: ...so see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 2 22 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infa...

Page 79: ...all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in...

Page 80: ...y become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint WARNING Never do this Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates...

Page 81: ...ition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support This is because an in...

Page 82: ...system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint B Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat B provides restraint for the child s body wi...

Page 83: ...for more information Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come wi...

Page 84: ...a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system h...

Page 85: ...in the rear seat review the following illustrations Depending on where you place the child restraint or the size of the child restraint you may not be able to access certain safety belt assemblies or...

Page 86: ...he top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on h...

Page 87: ...facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat i...

Page 88: ...Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 50 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System WARNING If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the child...

Page 89: ...allation of child restraints easier When using lower anchors do not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead use the vehicle s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restr...

Page 90: ...oute the tether around the head restraint If the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the head restraint and route the...

Page 91: ...uring a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat When...

Page 92: ...structions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 50 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch...

Page 93: ...re 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 belt and let it return to the stowed positi...

Page 94: ...ints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secu...

Page 95: ...rbag and seat mounted side impact airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4...

Page 96: ...manufacturer s instructions regrading the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 2 52 for more information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in differe...

Page 97: ...ditioned and can be used to store items at a lower temperature The vehicle air conditioning must be turned on for the maximum cool air to enter the glove box Move the slide control across the small ho...

Page 98: ...the center console can be adjusted to a rearward middle and forward position Slide the top of the armrest to adjust to the desired position To open the center console with armrest move the armrest to...

Page 99: ...f the vehicle 2 Align the cartridge over the pins on the trim panels of the vehicle 3 Push down on the cartridge to snap it into place 4 Unroll the shade towards the rear of the vehicle 5 The shade ca...

Page 100: ...to release the cartridge 3 Pull up to remove the cartridge from the pins WARNING An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver Someone could...

Page 101: ...d lift up on the handle A prop rod locks to hold the cover up when opened Four hooks are located on the inside cover and can be used or storing items There may be additional storage compartments on ea...

Page 102: ...o return the cover to the closed position and latch before driving If the cover is removed always store it outside of the vehicle When it is replaced always be sure that it is securely reattached 1 Op...

Page 103: ...annel B located in the middle of both rails The loop of the D Ring slider must be facing inward towards the storage area and the ring must be in the up position for proper usage Push the button to mov...

Page 104: ...NING Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net If items are not properly st...

Page 105: ...ear seat backs should be folded down when the net is installed in the headliner opening located behind the front seats 3 Mount the cargo net to the rear seat tethers located on the back of the folded...

Page 106: ...ilable space next to the kit Convenience Net This vehicle may have a convenience net located in the rear of the vehicle Attach it to the cargo tie downs for storing small loads Do not use the net to s...

Page 107: ...aking sure to fasten cargo securely To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure cross rails and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle...

Page 108: ...3 12 Storage 2 NOTES...

Page 109: ...l Economy Gauge 4 16 Turbo Gauge 4 16 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 4 17 Safety Belt Reminders 4 17 Airbag Readiness Light 4 18 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 4 19 Charging System Light 4 20 Mal...

Page 110: ...Lock Messages 4 37 Lamp Messages 4 37 Object Detection System Messages 4 38 Ride Control System Messages 4 38 Airbag System Messages 4 39 Safety Belt Messages 4 39 Anti Theft Alarm System Messages 4...

Page 111: ...Instruments and Controls 4 3 2 NOTES...

Page 112: ...4 4 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview...

Page 113: ...amps on page 5 5 If Equipped Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5 6 K Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 4 6 L Horn on page 4 7 M Start Stop Button See Starting the Gasoline Engine on page 8...

Page 114: ...g wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel y z Press the y button to select the next favorite radio station or next CD DVD if equipped or MP3 track Press the z button t...

Page 115: ...With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed 2 Fast wipes 1 Slow wipes Adjustable Interval Wipes Turn the band up for more frequent wipe...

Page 116: ...st the sensitivity Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture To deactivate Rainsense move the windshield wiper lever out of position Wiper A...

Page 117: ...sed Reverse Gear Wipes If the rear wiper control is off the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the shift lever is in R Reverse and the front windshield wiper is performing low or...

Page 118: ...that may interfere with the antenna s ability to receive a satellite signal See Multi Band Antenna on page 6 18 for the location of the vehicle s antennas The compass system is designed to operate for...

Page 119: ...ENU SELECT knob to adjust the highlighted value 5 Press the MENU SELECT knob to select the next value 6 To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date Settings menu press the 0 BACK button a...

Page 120: ...upplied to the rear cargo outlet Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating Certain accessory power plugs may not be comp...

Page 121: ...ng straight out To reinstall push the tray back into place There may also be ashtrays located on the center floor console behind the shift lever and in the rear doors Notice If papers pins or other fl...

Page 122: ...4 14 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster United States version shown Canada similar...

Page 123: ...ith the tachometer in the shaded warning area Fuel Gauge United States Canada When the ignition is on the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank An arrow on the fuel gauge indica...

Page 124: ...minimum fuel economy This least efficient fuel economy usually occurs during quick accelerations or when idling 100 Is the maximum fuel economy The best fuel economy usually occurs during coasting Thi...

Page 125: ...der light on the instrument panel cluster When the engine is started this light and a chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind drivers to fasten their safety belts The light also begins...

Page 126: ...he passenger seatbelt is buckled the corresponding seat belt symbol in the DIC turns green There are no seat position sensors in the seat If a seatbelt is not initially buckled the cluster continues t...

Page 127: ...tus indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using remote start if equipped to start the vehicle from a distance you may not see th...

Page 128: ...oes not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If the light stays on or comes on while driving there may be a problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked by your dealer reta...

Page 129: ...replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these...

Page 130: ...g after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up If one or...

Page 131: ...arts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop the vehicle For good braking both parts need to be working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the b...

Page 132: ...ht should come on briefly when as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If this light comes on there is a problem with a system on the vehicle...

Page 133: ...ol System TCS on page 8 32 and StabiliTrak System on page 8 33 for more information StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off by pressing the StabiliTrak TCS...

Page 134: ...Monitoring System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC can accompany th...

Page 135: ...ly The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem See your dealer retailer Fuel Economy Light For vehicles with the fuel economy mode light it comes on when the eco economy s...

Page 136: ...ger on page 5 2 for more information Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Light This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the Adaptive Forward Lighting system and flashes when the system is swit...

Page 137: ...is active The light turns off when the cruise control is switched off See Cruise Control on page 8 35 for more information Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The vehicle may have a Dri...

Page 138: ...ton to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed Trip Fuel Menu Items Press the MENU button on the turn signal lever until Trip Fuel Information Menu is displayed Use the thumbwheel to scroll th...

Page 139: ...ed display is showing Average Vehicle Speed The Average Vehicle Speed display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour km h This average is calculated based...

Page 140: ...Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 9 61 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9 62 for more information Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If...

Page 141: ...another Some messages may not require immediate action but you can press SET to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the...

Page 142: ...e 8 29 for more information Service Brake Assist This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system When this message is displayed the brake boost assist motor mi...

Page 143: ...avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the air conditioning compressor turns back on You can continu...

Page 144: ...he vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer r...

Page 145: ...e Battery In Remote Key This message displays when the battery in the RKE transmitter needs to be replaced Transport Mode On This message displays when the ignition is held in START for 15 seconds The...

Page 146: ...Wheel Drive AWD System See your dealer retailer for service Service Stabilitrak This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system If this message appears try to reset the system...

Page 147: ...er Steering This message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering system Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer for service Service Vehicle Soon This message is displayed if there...

Page 148: ...icle Load Limits on page 8 11 and Tire Pressure on page 9 59 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time press the...

Page 149: ...every vehicle Only the features available on a particular vehicle will be displayed on that vehicle CONFIG Configuration Press to access the Configuration Settings Menu MENU SELECT Knob Press the cen...

Page 150: ...hted to open the menu Turn the knob to highlight High or Low Sensitivity Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu Remote Start Auto Seat Cool When on this feature will tu...

Page 151: ...ws the selection of the chime volume level Press the MENU SELECT knob when Chime Volume is highlighted Turn the knob to select Normal or High Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Rev...

Page 152: ...ocking when the door is open If off is selected the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu Press the MENU SELECT knob when Auto Door Unlock is...

Page 153: ...which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter Press the MENU SELECT knob when Door Unlock Options is highlighted Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door Only...

Page 154: ...ecall This allows the Remote Memory Recall feature to be turned on or off Remote Memory Recall is when the memorized settings will be recalled when you remotely unlock the vehicle and open the driver...

Page 155: ...service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wir...

Page 156: ...with OnStar hands free calling See Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 6 for more information On some vehicles the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems or to dial phone extens...

Page 157: ...mitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be...

Page 158: ...lease both buttons Some entry gates and garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section 3 Press and hold...

Page 159: ...ss and hold the same button a second time for two seconds and then release it Again if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash press and hold the same button a third time for two...

Page 160: ...ton for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle...

Page 161: ...6 Dome Lamps 5 6 Reading Lamps 5 6 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the outboard side of the steering column It controls the f...

Page 162: ...ndicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the high beam headlamps are on Flash to Pass The flash to pass feature works with the low beams or Daytime Running Lamps DRL on or off To f...

Page 163: ...s will be on when they are not needed The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL For vehicles with Xenon headlamps the Adap...

Page 164: ...the headlamps and parking lamps come on The other lamps that come on with the headlamps also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps go off and the DRL come on as long as the exterior l...

Page 165: ...uster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change The...

Page 166: ...or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located over the rear compartment and is controlled by the dome lamp See Dome Lamps on page 5 6 Courtesy Lamps The c...

Page 167: ...Devices Radio with CD DVD and MEM 6 34 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 6 36 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 6 45 Phone Bluetooth Overview 6 47 Bluetooth Infotainment Controls 6 48...

Page 168: ...Contact your dealer retailer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage them...

Page 169: ...and adjusts the volume B Buttons 1 to 6 Radio Saves and selects favorite stations C TUNE Radio Manually selects radio stations CD Selects tracks D FAV Radio Opens the favorites list E g SEEK Radio Se...

Page 170: ...nt audio source J k CD Pauses the CD K CD Slot Insert a CD L MENU SELECT Press Selects menu items Turn Opens menus highlights menu items or sets numeric values while in a menu M 0 BACK Menu Moves one...

Page 171: ...MEM Saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists C TUNE INFO Radio Manually selects radio stations and shows available information about the current station CD Selects tracks and shows available i...

Page 172: ...ack G Z CD Eject Removes a disc from the CD slot H RADIO BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source I MEM DVD AUX Selects MEM CD DV...

Page 173: ...rn the system on and off Automatic Switch Off If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off the system will turn off automatically after ten minutes Volume Control VOL...

Page 174: ...rrow on the right hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options Activating a Setting 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob to highlight the setting 2 Press the MENU SELECT button to a...

Page 175: ...e audio setting 3 Press and hold the MENU SELECT button until the value changes to 0 Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu Adjusting the Treble Midrange and Bass 1 Press the TON...

Page 176: ...nction with the Bose 5 1 Cabin Surround sound system for the vehicle includes digital 5 1 decoding This technology unlocks the full benefit of digital 5 1 recordings so digitally encoded music and mov...

Page 177: ...e radio is first turned on can be set 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select Maximum Startup Volume 4 Select the setting 5 Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the System Configur...

Page 178: ...g starts playing again Selecting a Station Seek Tuning Radio with CD If the radio station is not known Briefly press g SEEK or l SEEK To automatically search for the next available station If a statio...

Page 179: ...ype displays 4 Select the station The category lists are updated when the station lists are updated Updating Station Category Lists If stations stored in the station list can no longer be received 1 T...

Page 180: ...io station is changed the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current station Content from a previously tuned station is no longer available The time shift feature is not available w...

Page 181: ...n removed can still be accessed by using the g SEEK or l SEEK buttons or the TUNE knob To add or remove categories 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select XM Categories 4 Turn the M...

Page 182: ...dio with MEM time shift feature can rewind 20 minutes of XM content While listening to the radio the content from the current channel is always being buffered Press the k button to pause the radio The...

Page 183: ...tion No Artist Info The system is working properly No artist information is available at this time on this channel No Title Info The system is working properly No song title information is available a...

Page 184: ...terfere with each other Static can occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio XM Satellite Radio Service XM Sat...

Page 185: ...re of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc as it could get caught in the CD player If a label is needed label the top of the recorded disc with a marking pen Do not use disc lens cleaners becaus...

Page 186: ...track Turn the TUNE knob Using the CD Menu 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Tracks list 3 Select the track Playing Tracks in Random Order Turn the MENU SELECT knob and then set Shuffle Songs to On...

Page 187: ...le handling it this could damage the surface Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge If the bottom surface of a disc is dirty take a soft lint free cloth o...

Page 188: ...s pushed out of the CD DVD slot If the disc is not removed after it is ejected it is pulled back in after a few seconds Playing a CD or DVD A Disc Press the MEM DVD AUX button if there is a disc in th...

Page 189: ...he disc due to the amount of information stored on the disc The infotainment system automatically switches to FM while the disc is being read Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag...

Page 190: ...dio Stream 3 Select Change Audio Stream 4 Press MENU SELECT to change the selection Select Cancel to exit the menu Pausing a DVD 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Pause to pause the disc Select unp...

Page 191: ...from a CD or USB drive DEL Press to delete the current track from MEM FAV Favorites Press to display MEM favorites 1 to 6 Press to select a track or playlist stored in that numeric position Recording...

Page 192: ...orted Devices USB Flash Drives Portable USB Hard Drives Recording to MEM Press O REC then select Record Current Song or Record All Songs on Disc The information stored by MEM is titled according to th...

Page 193: ...3 Select Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles or Genres 4 Select the track The search rate increases if the MENU SELECT knob is continuously turned while searching in a list Shuffle Songs Select the...

Page 194: ...laying track in the indicated favorites position Creating Playlists To create a playlist using tracks stored in MEM 1 Select Playlist from the MEM favorites 2 Select the track to be stored in the play...

Page 195: ...are compatible with the infotainment system Connecting and Controlling an iPod Not all iPod s can be controlled by the infotainment system Connecting an iPod Connect the iPod to the USB port Searching...

Page 196: ...rder Off Plays current tracks in sequential order Repeat Functionality Turn the MENU SELECT knob and set Repeat to On or Off Repeat On Repeats the current track Repeat Off Playback starts from the beg...

Page 197: ...urn the MENU SELECT knob and set Repeat to On or Off Repeat On Repeats the current track Repeat Off Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes Connecting a B...

Page 198: ...USB port and active 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob while in the iPod Zune PFD or USB device main menu 2 Select Bluetooth Music Setup To select the Bluetooth Music Setup menu when a device is not attached...

Page 199: ...th Music Setup menu 2 Select the new device 3 The active device is disconnected from the system and the new device is connected Removing a Device 1 Select Remove Device from the Bluetooth Music Setup...

Page 200: ...d using the 3 5 mm 1 8 in input jack or the USB port Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation on page 6 7 The AUX input is located in the center console 3 5 mm A...

Page 201: ...sts Albums Song Titles Genres Composers Audiobooks The number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses after the category To search for tracks 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Search 3...

Page 202: ...egory To search for tracks 1 Turn the MENU SELECT knob 2 Select Search 3 Select Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles or Genres 4 Select the track The search rate increases if the MENU SELECT knob is c...

Page 203: ...an three seconds Insert or eject any disc Insert a DVD video disc Press the Remote Control power button Press the MEM DVD AUX button or the k button when a DVD video disc is in the player Press the SR...

Page 204: ...y Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries Keep the headphones stored in a cool dry place If the foam ear pads become worn or damaged they can be replaced separately from the headphones See yo...

Page 205: ...eo Screen Settings The screen display mode brightness and language can be changed from the setup menu using the remote control To change a setting 1 Press z 2 Use n q p o and r select the settings 3 P...

Page 206: ...video screen as damage may occur See Cleaning the Video Screen later in this section for more information Video Screen Input Jack Each video screen is equipped with a video input jack to allow video...

Page 207: ...no other button is pressed v Title Press to return to the main menu of the DVD This function could vary for each disc y Main Menu Press to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Us...

Page 208: ...r the previews Fast Forward Press to fast forward the DVD or CD To stop fast forwarding a DVD video press s To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio or CD release This button might not work when the DVD is...

Page 209: ...ill the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the rem...

Page 210: ...headphones are positioned properly with the headband across the top of the head I lost the remote and or the headphones See your dealer retailer for assistance The DVD is playing but there is no pictu...

Page 211: ...tem Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources radio CDs DVDs or other auxiliary sources RSA can only control music sources that the fr...

Page 212: ...Tune displays Continue to press or to tune to an individual station Tune stays active until or has not been pressed for several seconds If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio this fu...

Page 213: ...e cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls The infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system The system can be used while in ON RUN or ACC ACCESS...

Page 214: ...ve owners See Radio Frequency Statement on page 12 19 for FCC information Bluetooth Infotainment Controls For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls see Oper...

Page 215: ...is not available 5 Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process Locate the device na...

Page 216: ...tion on page 6 7 for more information 3 Select Call to start dialing the number Radio with CD DVD MEM 1 Press the PHONE button 2 Select Enter number 3 Enter the character sequence See Entering a Chara...

Page 217: ...all See Entering a Character Sequence in Operation on page 6 7 for more information 4 After the call has been placed turn or press the MENU SELECT knob and choose Merge Calls 5 To add more callers to...

Page 218: ...ired to the Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving The Bluetooth system links with the first available paired cell phone based on the order shown in the device lis...

Page 219: ...red and Connected Phones 1 Press b g For vehicles without a navigation system the system responds Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a navigation system the system responds with a tone After t...

Page 220: ...system responds Please wait while I search for other phones If another phone is found the response will be Phone name is now connected If another phone is not found the original phone remains connecte...

Page 221: ...Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the d...

Page 222: ...icles without a navigation system the system responds Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a navigation system the system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free The system responds R...

Page 223: ...tes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar if stored To delete all name tags 1 Press b g For vehicles without a navigation system the system responds Ready followed by a tone F...

Page 224: ...recognize the number it confirms the numbers followed by a tone If the number is correct say Yes The system responds OK Dialing and dials the number If the number is not correct say No The system wil...

Page 225: ...of the person to call If the system recognizes the name tag it responds OK calling name tag and dials the number If the system does not recognize the name tag it confirms the name tag followed by a to...

Page 226: ...rted on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier 1 While on a call press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system responds with Thre...

Page 227: ...hone If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone See the cell phone manufactures guide for more information Voice Pass Thru Voice Pass Thru allows ac...

Page 228: ...the dial tones are sent and the call continues Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Send name tag The system responds Say a name tag t...

Page 229: ...capability cannot be connected to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainmen...

Page 230: ...uetooth Serial Port Profile is not available On the cell phone locate the device name such as General Motors If in another country the device s name may have a GM acronym for that counry Follow the in...

Page 231: ...ly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab displayed on the screen 2 Select the Bluetooth submenu 3 Select the Device List submenu A list of all previously paired phones will be displayed...

Page 232: ...NFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab on the screen 2 Select the Bluetooth submenu 3 Select the Device List submenu 4 Select the phone to be deleted and then fo...

Page 233: ...ess is started Linking to a Different Phone In order to link to a different phone the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the bluetooth system before the process is start...

Page 234: ...will be displayed with the name of the phone linked Making a Call Press 5 located on the faceplate of the infotainment system to access the phone menu Enter Number Use this option to enter a phone nu...

Page 235: ...control to answer the incoming call or touch the Answer option to answer the call Declining a Call Press c on the steering wheel controls or select the Decline option to decline the call Call Waiting...

Page 236: ...call The first call will be placed on hold while the second call is dialing and connected 4 To make a conference call select the Merge Calls option which will merge both calls into one conference call...

Page 237: ...in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call this is used when calling a menu driven phone system 1 Press the 5 hard key 2 Select Enter Number option and enter the number sequence The DT...

Page 238: ...6 72 Infotainment System 2 NOTES...

Page 239: ...r Vents 7 6 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system A Fan Control B Power C AUTO D ZONE E D...

Page 240: ...the passenger Press to increase or decrease the temperature ZONE Press to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings The ZONE indicator light turns off When the passenger settings are adjus...

Page 241: ...uickly cool the inside of the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering Automatic Air Recirculation When the AUTO indicator light is on the air is automatically recirculated as needed to...

Page 242: ...rs on page 1 22 Notice Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear wi...

Page 243: ...ONE button on the front climate control system to turn off the rear blower and match the rear settings to the front The ZONE indicator light and rear climate control display will turn off The rear cli...

Page 244: ...er air N Air Delivery Mode Control Press the mode button to change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle Multiple presses will cycle through the delivery selections Air Vents Move the sliding kn...

Page 245: ...ut of Park 8 21 Parking Over Things That Burn 8 22 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 8 22 Running the Vehicle While Parked 8 23 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 8 23 Manual Mode 8 26 Fuel Eco...

Page 246: ...ips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and weather condit...

Page 247: ...and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a glo...

Page 248: ...ical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in three fourths of a second a vehicle moving at 100 km h 60 mph travels 20 m 66 ft That...

Page 249: ...l out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a...

Page 250: ...eering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape rou...

Page 251: ...and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water WARNING Wet brakes can cause crashes They might not...

Page 252: ...hicle well ventilated Keep interior temperature cool Keep your eyes moving scan the road ahead and to the sides Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often Hill and Mountain Roads Driving...

Page 253: ...Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive wi...

Page 254: ...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 Adjust the Climate Control system to a set...

Page 255: ...le and avoid going above 55 km h 35 mph as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 9 74 Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steer...

Page 256: ...nformation label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached near the door lock post The Tire and Loading Information label shows t...

Page 257: ...of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the...

Page 258: ...lable Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the dr...

Page 259: ...ts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way the vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle WARNING Things you put in...

Page 260: ...are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during bre...

Page 261: ...le is not in P Park the ignition will return to ACC ACCESSORY and display the message Shift to Park in the Driver Information Center DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 4 29 for more informa...

Page 262: ...enter floor console and on the rear of the center floor console will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened All these features will work when the vehicle is in ON RUN STA...

Page 263: ...e Cranking the engine for long periods of time by pressing the START button immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 secon...

Page 264: ...outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it...

Page 265: ...pawl in the transmission This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P Park is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P Park To prevent torque lock set...

Page 266: ...can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail p...

Page 267: ...if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ha...

Page 268: ...ully in P Park before starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You must fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before...

Page 269: ...s would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle D Drive This position is for normal driving It provides the best fuel economy I...

Page 270: ...will be displayed in the DIC Within Sport Mode there is a further performance feature called Performance Mode Lift Foot PMLF Mode The feature is activated automatically when sports oriented driving i...

Page 271: ...ccelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions you may want to shift into second gear A higher gear ratio allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces Fuel Economy Mode The v...

Page 272: ...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 the brake pedal moves a little This is...

Page 273: ...ame time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Parking Brake The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake EPB The switch for the EPB is in the center console The EPB...

Page 274: ...is light flashes continuously release the EPB and attempt to apply it again If this light continues to flash do not drive the vehicle See your dealer retailer If the park brake warning light is on the...

Page 275: ...rcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until...

Page 276: ...rmal TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions the system should always be left on But TCS can be turned off if needed TCS S...

Page 277: ...more information See also Winter Driving on page 8 9 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions Adding non GM accessories can affect the vehicle s performance See Accessories...

Page 278: ...gly If d comes on and stays on reset the system by 1 Stopping the vehicle 2 Turning the engine off and waiting 15 seconds 3 Starting the engine If d still comes on and stays on the vehicle needs servi...

Page 279: ...is setting provides more feel or response to road conditions through increased steering effort and suspension control Transmission shift points and shift firmness are also enhanced See Manual Mode on...

Page 280: ...Coast Press to set the speed or make the vehicle slow down Cancel Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the pa...

Page 281: ...the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached and then release the button To slow down in very small amounts press the SET button on the steering wheel briefly Each time this is done the...

Page 282: ...damage injury or death could occur Even with UFRPA always check in front of the vehicle before moving forward and behind the vehicle before backing up While moving forward and backing be sure to look...

Page 283: ...e distance may be less during warmer or humid weather PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center DIC to indicate that UFRPA is off The message disappears after a short period of time Fr...

Page 284: ...ep the vehicle s bumpers free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care on page 9 109 A trailer was attached to the vehicle or an object was hanging out of the liftgat...

Page 285: ...er speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross traffic Your judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances So if you do not use proper care before backing up you could h...

Page 286: ...38 The symbols appear and may cover an object when viewing the navigation screen when an object is detected by the URPA system To turn the symbols on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the CONFIG but...

Page 287: ...isplay objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions The distance of the image that appears on the screen is different fr...

Page 288: ...he camera can change or the camera can be affected Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer retailer Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part...

Page 289: ...For best performance use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93 In an emergency you can use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher If 87 octane fuel is u...

Page 290: ...ded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty To check the fuel availability as...

Page 291: ...g more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels Notice This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It c...

Page 292: ...e and it will open To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door When reinstalling the cap turn it clockwise until it...

Page 293: ...nd could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 20 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle...

Page 294: ...well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Pull a trailer only if all t...

Page 295: ...ll trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirror adjustments If the trailer has electric brakes start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the...

Page 296: ...ing other drivers the vehicle is turning changing lanes or stopping When towing a trailer the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Check occas...

Page 297: ...wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the brake pedal until the ch...

Page 298: ...there are three important considerations that have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on the vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy...

Page 299: ...for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer retailer for trailering information or advice See Customer Assistance Offices on page 12 3 for more information Weight of the Trailer Tongue The...

Page 300: ...Axle Weight Rating The effect of additional weight may reduce the trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 2 495 k...

Page 301: ...he rear axle now weighs 1 406 kg 3 100 lbs 408 kg 900 lbs can be put on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 408 kg 900 l...

Page 302: ...cover To remove the hitch cover 1 Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees counterclockwise 2 Lift the lower edge of the cover about 45 degrees 3 Pull the cover downward to disengage the upper...

Page 303: ...e automatically applied When TSC is applying the brakes the TCS StabiliTrak indicator light flashes to notify the driver to reduce speed See Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light on page 4 25...

Page 304: ...8 60 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES...

Page 305: ...Replacement 9 29 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 9 31 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 9 34 Halogen Bulbs 9 34 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 9 35 Headlamps 9 35 Turn Signal Lamps 9 40 Back U...

Page 306: ...creational Vehicle Towing 9 105 Appearance Care Exterior Care 9 109 Interior Care 9 113 General Information For service and parts needs visit your dealer retailer You will receive genuine GM parts and...

Page 307: ...antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from...

Page 308: ...nd metric fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong fasteners are used parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If doing some of your own service work use the proper service manual It t...

Page 309: ...n it It is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 2 Move the secondary hood release lever to the right to release the striker The lever is located near the middle of the...

Page 310: ...9 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2 8 L V6 Engine...

Page 311: ...page 9 10 E Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brakes on page 9 24 F Battery Out of View See Battery on page 9 27 G Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 9 17 H Remote...

Page 312: ...9 8 Vehicle Care 3 0 L V6 Engine...

Page 313: ...See Brakes on page 9 24 H Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 9 17 I Battery Out of View See Battery on page 9 27 J Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page...

Page 314: ...r cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick add at le...

Page 315: ...s should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API This vehicle s engine was filled at the factory with a...

Page 316: ...ne oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and rese...

Page 317: ...of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil Automatic Transmission Fluid How to...

Page 318: ...ve the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required Never use compressed air to clean the filter T...

Page 319: ...clamp 10 Reconnect the electrical connectors WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop...

Page 320: ...he coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX lines If it is not you may have a leak at the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system WARNING Heater...

Page 321: ...water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixt...

Page 322: ...lant Surge Tank Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged If no problem is found check to se...

Page 323: ...d weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture WARNING You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot en...

Page 324: ...ure cap If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system cools down again see your dealer retailer Engine Overheating The vehicle has an indicator to warn of engine overheating There is...

Page 325: ...out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the problem may not be too s...

Page 326: ...page 9 6 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system or unusual noise is heard A flu...

Page 327: ...the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid up to the fill mark See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manu...

Page 328: ...iving 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 necessa...

Page 329: ...ear brakes for the worse The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled wit...

Page 330: ...T 3 brake fluid from a sealed container See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 6 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dir...

Page 331: ...Jump Starting on page 9 101 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended S...

Page 332: ...sm Check WARNING When you are doing this check the vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it b...

Page 333: ...Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield Front Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Pull the wind...

Page 334: ...lade assembly 5 Snap cover down to secure To remove the wiper blade 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield A Wiper Arm B Release Lever C Blade Assembly 2 Push the release lever B to disengage t...

Page 335: ...ed wall The vehicle must have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle...

Page 336: ...r projector condensing lens of the low beam headlamp not the outer lens 3 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low beam headlamp Record the distance 4 At the wall measure from th...

Page 337: ...mp aiming screws which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly For the vehicle that is equipped with a base level lamp halogen bulb there will be one vertical headlamp aiming screw V1 The aimin...

Page 338: ...e that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headla...

Page 339: ...has HID headlamps The park lamp function is also a function of the HID headlamp After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally This i...

Page 340: ...moval of the underhood electrical center is required for the replacement of one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 9 5 WARNING Liquids from environment or spillage and or tools placed on...

Page 341: ...ck C Sensor Connectors D Retaining Clips 2 Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp A 3 Remove the connector lock B located at the bottom of the sensor connector C 4 Press on the top...

Page 342: ...he bulb socket 6 Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly 7 Connect the electrical connector 8 Install the cap with the down arrow pointing down in the back of the headlamp assembly 9 For driv...

Page 343: ...by latching three clips 9 For passenger side reinstall the air filter cleaner assembly base by pushing to seat Verify the base is seated securely then install the engine air filter cleaner assembly F...

Page 344: ...aillamp cover B 3 Remove the taillamp cover from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top to unfasten from snap tabs 4 Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly 5 Pull the taillamp as...

Page 345: ...he push pin to secure the taillamp cover Back Up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Manual on page 1 13 or Liftgate Power on page 1 14 A Push Pin B Taillamp Cover 2 P...

Page 346: ...ise until it clicks 9 Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws 10 Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place 11 Push the push pin to secure the taillamp cover License Plate L...

Page 347: ...to install into lamp assembly 7 Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side first 8 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place Replacement Bul...

Page 348: ...ill stop until the motor cools and will then restart Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and he...

Page 349: ...e all the fuses and features listed Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component Engine Compartment Fuse Block J...

Page 350: ...ol Module Powertrain 10 Fuel Injectors Even 11 Fuel Injectors Odd 13 Washer 16 Instrument Panel Cluster Malfunction Indicator Lamp Ignition 17 Air Quality Sensor 18 Headlamp Washer 19 Transmission Con...

Page 351: ...n Lock 65 Trailer Right Stop Lamp 66 Trailer Left Stop Lamp 67 Spare Mini Fuses Usage 68 Spare 69 Spare 70 Spare 71 Spare 72 Spare Mini Relays Usage 7 Powertrain 9 Cooling Fan 2 13 Cooling Fan 1 15 Ru...

Page 352: ...ide by pulling it out To reinstall the door push the door back into its original location Instrument Panel Fuse Block Mini Fuses Usage DISPLY Display S ROOF Sun Roof SPARE Spare UHP Universal Handsfre...

Page 353: ...VAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning J Case Fuses Usage BCM 8 Body Control Module 8 FRT BLWR Front Blower Relays Usage LOGIC RLY Logistics Relay RAP ACCY RLY Retained Accessory Power Accessory Rel...

Page 354: ...MDL TRLR Trailer Module RPA MDL Rear Parking Assist Module RDM Rear Drive Module PRK LPS TRLR Trailer Park Lamps FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Fuses Usage SEC Security INFOTMNT Infotainment TRLR EXP Trailer Exp...

Page 355: ...DO Right Window PRK BRK MDL Park Brake Module Fuses Usage SPARE Not Used LT WDO Left Window IGN THEFT 1 Ignition Theft 1 LGATE MDL Liftgate Module IGN THEFT 2 Ignition Theft 2 SPARE Not Used HTD MIR H...

Page 356: ...Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended...

Page 357: ...ion The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The let...

Page 358: ...size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can...

Page 359: ...e height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Const...

Page 360: ...onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire...

Page 361: ...ble inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of oc...

Page 362: ...Is Time for New Tires on page 9 68 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings...

Page 363: ...amage from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures f...

Page 364: ...ended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire rel...

Page 365: ...your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflatio...

Page 366: ...of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after repla...

Page 367: ...o be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for your...

Page 368: ...mpleted successfully after rotating the vehicle s tires The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully See TPMS Sensor Matchin...

Page 369: ...l To decrease air pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gauge or a key You have two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five mi...

Page 370: ...d to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 12 Press STOP to turn the ignition off 13 Se...

Page 371: ...Pressure on page 9 59 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 11 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9 62 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tighte...

Page 372: ...The rubber in tires degrades over time This is also true for the spare tire if the vehicle has one even if it is not being used Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place including te...

Page 373: ...Rotation on page 9 66 for information on proper tire rotation WARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes brands or types radial and bias bel...

Page 374: ...rent size than your original equipment wheels and tires this could affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Add...

Page 375: ...12 inches 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 f...

Page 376: ...to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of th...

Page 377: ...ealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to r...

Page 378: ...id damage to the vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle and do not spin the vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on t...

Page 379: ...people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission...

Page 380: ...n explains how to repair or change a tire Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Without Selector Switch System Identification If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above see the opera...

Page 381: ...lant 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 strike someone Store the tire sealant and...

Page 382: ...ation date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer retailer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After...

Page 383: ...lug the power plug C into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on page 4 12 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do n...

Page 384: ...and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve See Roadside Service on page 12 8 10 Press the on o...

Page 385: ...e 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 o...

Page 386: ...ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 6 Remove the tire valve stem cap by turning it counterclockwise 7 Attach the air only hose F onto the...

Page 387: ...Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 13 Unplug the power plug C from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle 14 Disconnect the air only hose...

Page 388: ...the sealant air hose G with the slot in the air compressor 2 Push the sealant canister B down and turn it clockwise 3 Wrap the sealant air hose G around the air compressor channel to stow it in its or...

Page 389: ...in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 8 22 WARNING Over inflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be inj...

Page 390: ...nflate an under inflated tire If the tire has been separated from the wheel has damaged sidewalls or has a large puncture the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be...

Page 391: ...nt and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures w...

Page 392: ...e inflates with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label...

Page 393: ...fer to Steps 1 through 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire Not Punctured If the tire pressure has fallen more than 10 psi 68 kPa below the recommended...

Page 394: ...re sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 9 93 2 Unwrap the air only hose G and the power plug H 3 Place the kit on the ground Mak...

Page 395: ...sure using the pressure gauge C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 9 59 The pressure gauge C may read higher than the a...

Page 396: ...e location in the vehicle The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses balls etc Remova...

Page 397: ...is located in a foam container in the rear compartment storage area See Cargo Management System on page 3 5 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools 1 Open th...

Page 398: ...ire cover 4 Remove the nut retaining the spare tire 5 Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed 6 Remove the wing nut D 7 Remove the extension A jack B and wheel wrench C and p...

Page 399: ...cover or center cap away from the wheel Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced 4 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts...

Page 400: ...rsonal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is da...

Page 401: ...ct spare tire near you Remove all of the wheel nuts 11 Remove the flat tire WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The whee...

Page 402: ...proper torque specification after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Capacities and Specifications on page 1...

Page 403: ...rtment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To store the flat or spare tire and tools 1 Open the lif...

Page 404: ...ke sure the spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 105 km h 65 mph for distances up to 5 000 km 3 000 miles so you can finish your trip and have the...

Page 405: ...r pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt...

Page 406: ...hat vehicle Open the hood on your vehicle and find the remote positive and remote negative jump starting terminals Your vehicle is equipped with a remote positive terminal A and a remote negative term...

Page 407: ...rts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could also be damaged Before you connect the cables...

Page 408: ...g back to the battery is much less Your vehicle has a remote terminal for this purpose 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that ha...

Page 409: ...hould be towed with all four wheels off the ground Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for rec...

Page 410: ...ip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed Dinghy Towing Front wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles may be dinghy towed from the front These vehicles can also be towed by placing them on a p...

Page 411: ...3 Place the ignition position to LOCK OFF See Ignition Positions on page 8 17 4 Start the engine and let it idle for more than three minutes before driving the vehicle Notice Too much or too little f...

Page 412: ...rk See Shifting Into Park on page 8 20 3 Set the parking brake 4 Secure the vehicle to the dolly 5 Follow the dolly manufacturer s instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing 6 Release...

Page 413: ...clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can...

Page 414: ...icle care product Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean c...

Page 415: ...vehicle warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive...

Page 416: ...ehicle Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to resto...

Page 417: ...uent cleaning Newspapers and garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also transfer color to the vehicle s interior Remove dust from small buttons and knobs with a small brush with sof...

Page 418: ...id cleaners about 20 drops per 3 78 L 1 gal of water is a good guide Do not heavily saturate the upholstery while cleaning Damage to the vehicle s interior may result from the use of many organic solv...

Page 419: ...gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface A paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet after the cleaning process Leather To remove...

Page 420: ...and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in...

Page 421: ...the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer retailer perform these services Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel e...

Page 422: ...nce Replacement Parts on page 10 8 We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer retailer Rotation of New Tires To maintain ride handling and performance of the vehicle it is important that t...

Page 423: ...ire Pressure on page 9 59 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection on page 9 66 Rotate tires See Tire Rotation on page 9 66 Fluids visual leak check or every 12 months whichever occurs first A leak in...

Page 424: ...earby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components Accelerator pedal check for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit check the...

Page 425: ...ne Oil Change After Every 160 000 km 100 000 Miles Automatic transmission fluid change normal service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 13 Spark plug replacement An Emission Control Service F...

Page 426: ...ils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 9 10 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture o...

Page 427: ...10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Ca...

Page 428: ...Delco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 20897358 A3147C Engine Oil Filter 2 8L V6 Engine 12593333 PF457G 3 0L V6 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176 Spark...

Page 429: ...led services are 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 O...

Page 430: ...10 10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 431: ...Service and Maintenance 10 11 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 432: ...10 12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 433: ...IN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code iden...

Page 434: ...e air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Engine Cooling System 2 8L V6 Engine 11 9 L 1...

Page 435: ...Nut Torque 150 Y 110 ft lb See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 13 for information on checking fluid level All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as...

Page 436: ...11 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 8L 3 0L V6 Engines...

Page 437: ...icle Data Recording and Privacy 12 18 Event Data Recorders 12 18 OnStar 12 19 Navigation System 12 19 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 12 19 Radio Frequency Statement 12 19 Customer Information Cus...

Page 438: ...you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Li...

Page 439: ...antages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll...

Page 440: ...seo de la Reforma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares C P 11910 Mexico D F 01 800 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0 800 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard...

Page 441: ...tailers My Driveway Access quick links to parts and service estimates check trade in values or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile My Preferences Man...

Page 442: ...60 000 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 not a pa...

Page 443: ...ntal expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 year 100 000 miles 160 000 km Powertrain warranty period Items considered are hotel meals and rental car Cadillac Technician Roadside Service U S only Cadi...

Page 444: ...y the Roadside Assistance advisor may give you permission to get local emergency road service You will receive payment up to 100 after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance Mechanical fa...

Page 445: ...le if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer for warran...

Page 446: ...chains or other 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...

Page 447: ...ortation a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada and extended powertrain and hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Sev...

Page 448: ...e your dealer for the maximum number of days allowed and the allowance per rental day Rental reimbursement must be supported by original receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agre...

Page 449: ...damaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history o...

Page 450: ...ny may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be ch...

Page 451: ...value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired...

Page 452: ...Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subject t...

Page 453: ...believe that your vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Ro...

Page 454: ...ehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed...

Page 455: ...and other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in...

Page 456: ...12 20 Customer Information 2 NOTES...

Page 457: ...flate 2 31 Where Are the Airbags 2 30 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 2 41 Passenger Status Indicator 4 19 Readiness Light 4 18 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 2 40 System Check 2 27 Alarm...

Page 458: ...9 40 Buying New Tires 9 68 C Calibration 4 10 California Fuel Requirements 8 46 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 9 3 Warning 9 2 Camera Rear Vision 8 41 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Sp...

Page 459: ...6 Courtesy Transportation Program 12 11 Covers Cargo 3 3 Engine 9 9 Cruise Control 8 35 Light 4 29 Messages 4 34 Cupholders 3 1 Customer Assistance 12 4 Offices 12 3 Text Telephone TTY Users 12 4 Cust...

Page 460: ...59 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 9 45 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 9 44 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 9 48 Overload 9 44 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 9 49 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 9 14 C...

Page 461: ...9 Filling the Tank 8 48 Fuels in Foreign Countries 8 46 Gasoline Specifications 8 45 Gauge 4 15 Low Fuel Warning Light 4 27 Recommended 8 45 Requirements California 8 46 System Messages 4 36 Fuel Econ...

Page 462: ...4 28 High Low Beam Changer 5 2 Lamps On Reminder 4 29 Turn Signal Lamps 9 40 Twilight Sentinel 5 4 Washer 4 10 Heated Rear Seats 2 12 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 2 9 Heated Front Seats 2 8 Heate...

Page 463: ...daptive Forward 5 3 Illumination Control 5 6 Lights Airbag Readiness 4 18 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 4 24 Charging System 4 20 Cruise Control 4 29 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 4 28 Engine Oil Pres...

Page 464: ...ine Power 4 36 Fuel System 4 36 Key and Lock 4 37 Lamp 4 37 Object Detection System 4 38 Ride Control System 4 38 Safety Belt 4 39 Service Vehicle 4 39 Starting the Vehicle 4 39 Tire 4 39 Transmission...

Page 465: ...o 8 20 Shifting Out of 8 21 Park Tilt Mirrors 1 22 Parking Assist Ultrasonic 8 38 Brake 8 29 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 9 28 Over Things That Burn 8 22 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 4 19 Pas...

Page 466: ...l 8 45 Records Maintenance 10 9 Recreational Vehicle Towing 9 105 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 12 5 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 1 3 Remote Vehicle Start 1 9 Replacement Bulbs 9 43 Replacement...

Page 467: ...justment Front 2 4 Rear 2 10 Reclining Seatbacks 2 7 Securing Child Restraints 2 57 2 59 Security Light 4 28 Vehicle 1 17 Selective Ride Control 8 35 Service Accessories and Modifications 9 3 Doing Yo...

Page 468: ...6 Throttle Adjustable 8 16 Time 4 10 4 11 Tires Buying New Tires 9 68 Chains 9 74 Changing 9 93 Compact Spare 9 100 Designations 9 55 Different Size 9 70 If a Tire Goes Flat 9 74 Inflation Monitor Sy...

Page 469: ...arking Assist 8 38 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 9 71 Universal Remote System 4 48 Operation 4 52 Programming 4 49 Using this Manual iv V Vehicle Canadian Owners iii Control 8 4 Load Limits 8 11 Messag...

Page 470: ...10 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 9 73 Different Size 9 70 Replacement 9 73 When It Is Time for New Tires 9 68 Where to Put the Child Restraint 2 50 Windows 1 23 Power 1 24 Windshield Wiper Washer...

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