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Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/

Mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14

Introduction

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.

Adjustable Pedals

Airbag Readiness Light

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

(if equipped)

Brake System Warning Light

Charging System

Cruise Control

Engine Coolant Temperature

Exterior Lamps

Fuel Gauge

Fuses

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

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Heated Steering Wheel

LATCH System Child

Restraints

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Oil Pressure

Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors

Power

Remote Vehicle Start

Safety Belt Reminders

Tire Pressure Monitor

Tow/Haul Mode

Traction Control/StabiliTrak

Windshield Washer Fluid

Summary of Contents for 2015 Escalade

Page 1: ...2k15icadillac_escalade_23168274B ai Color Black Spine Size NEEDED Est 66 inch 08 05 14 NO RECYCLABLE LOGO ON BACK COVERS FOR CADILLAC ONLY CADILLAC 2013 12 14 11 ...

Page 2: ... 4 Instruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 10 Information Displays 5 27 Vehicle Messages 5 34 Vehicle Personalization 5 46 Universal Remote System 5 54 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 7 Lighting Features 6 8 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Air Vents 8 7 Maintenance 8 8 Driving ...

Page 3: ...mium Care Maintenance 11 3 Maintenance Schedule 11 3 Special Application Services 11 8 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 8 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 11 Maintenance Records 11 14 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Reporting Safety Defects 13 12 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 13 OnStar 14 1 On...

Page 4: ...ariants country specifications features applications that may not be available in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your de...

Page 5: ...ry or death Caution Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means Do Not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component con...

Page 6: ...ness Light Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar if equipped Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O Power Remote Vehicle Sta...

Page 7: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 8431501 2015 crc 8 1 14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 8: ... 13 Interior Lighting 1 13 Exterior Lighting 1 14 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 15 Climate Controls 1 16 Transmission 1 16 Four Wheel Drive 1 17 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 1 18 Steering Wheel Controls 1 18 Cruise Control 1 18 Driver Information Center DIC 1 18 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 19 Lane Departure Warning LDW 1 19 Lane Change Alert LCA 1 19 Surround Vision 1 20 Rear Vision C...

Page 9: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 8431501 2015 crc 8 1 14 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel English Version Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 10: ...e Magnetic Ride Control on page 9 44 8 Light Sensor See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 4 9 Infotainment on page 7 1 10 Glove Box Button See Glove Box on page 4 2 Parking Assist Button See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 56 Lane Departure Warning LDW on page 9 68 If Equipped Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 42 11 Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...

Page 11: ...ides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle For more detailed information refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual Remote Keyless Entry RKE System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle K Press to unlock the driver door Press K ag...

Page 12: ...n The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes After 30 seconds repeat the steps if a 10 minute extension is desired Remote start can be extended only once Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do one of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 10 Door Locks To...

Page 13: ...K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter twice to unlock all doors Press the touch pad 1 on the underside of the liftgate handle and lift up See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched To open the liftglass press the button 2 above t...

Page 14: ...cessory Power RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 24 If equipped the front and rear windows have an express down feature The front windows have an express up feature See Windows on page 2 25 and Power Windows on page 2 26 Seat Adjustment Power Seats Base Shown Uplevel Similar To adjust the seat Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower t...

Page 15: ...r lumbar support at the same time Press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 6 Reclining Seatbacks Base Shown Uplevel Similar To recline the seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of t...

Page 16: ...croll through features Press Up 2 to make upward adjustments of the selected feature Press Rearward 3 to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature Press Down 4 to make downward adjustments of the selected feature Press Forward 5 to make forward adjustments of the selected feature See Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 Massage Driver Seat Shown Passenger Seat Similar 1 Feature Select 2 Next Higher...

Page 17: ...e pedals See Memory Seats on page 3 7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 Second Row Seats The second row seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry exit to the third row seats The seatbacks also recline See Second Row Seats on page 3 12 Third Row Seats Third row seatbacks can be folded See Third Row Seats on page 3 16 Heated and C...

Page 18: ... the head restraint height in the proper position See Head Restraints on page 3 2 and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 5 Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly Safety Belts on page 3 19 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 20 Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 21 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 49 Pass...

Page 19: ...ror The mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors To adjust the mirrors 1 Press 1 or 2 to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction 3 Press either 1 or 2 again to deselect the mirror See Power Mirror...

Page 20: ...eel while driving Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment If equipped the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be changed The switch used to adjust the pedals is on the center stack to the left of the touch screen Press the top of the switch to move the pedals closer to your body Press the bottom of the switch to move the pedals away See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 19 The ve...

Page 21: ...ion or using Retained Accessory Power RAP Press m or n next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off For more information about interior lighting see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 7 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel P Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps DRL Turning the headlamp control...

Page 22: ... windshield wipers off 8 For a single wipe turn to 8 then release For several wipes hold the band on 8 longer L m Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield Rainsense With Rainsense a sensor near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and controls the frequency of the windshield wiper 3 INT Turn the z FRONT band on the wi...

Page 23: ...ntrol 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated and Cooled Seats If Equipped 5 AUTO Automatic Operation 6 Defrost 7 Rear Window Defogger 8 Recirculation Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Temperature Display 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3 Fan Control 4 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 5 A C Mode Air Conditioning 6 Climate Control Selection Application Tray Button 7 Rear Rear Climate...

Page 24: ...d the engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction Automatic Transfer Case Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is to the left of the steering wheel Use this knob to shift into and out of the different four wheel drive modes 2 m This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations AUTO This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction co...

Page 25: ... the system on and off A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on RES If there is a set speed in memory press the control up briefly to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate If the cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed SET Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If the cruise control is alrea...

Page 26: ...s or pulses the driver seat See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 61 Lane Departure Warning LDW If equipped LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km h 35 mph or greater LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings The LDW light is green if a lane marking is detected If the vehicle departs the lane the light will change to amber and flash In addition th...

Page 27: ...n R Reverse In addition beeps will sound or the driver seat will pulse See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 56 Parking Assist If equipped Front and Rear Parking Assist FRPA uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to assist with parking and avoiding objects during low speed parking maneuvers It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph FRPA may display a warning triangle on th...

Page 28: ... cell phone MP3 player etc The vehicle has five accessory power outlets One near the cupholders on the center console One inside the center console One on the rear of the center console One in the third row seat on the driver side One in the rear cargo area on the passenger side Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use See Power Outlets on page 5 7 Universal Remote System If equipped w...

Page 29: ...ill automatically raise The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays The sunshade must be opened and closed manually If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof See Sunroof on page 2 28 Performance and Maintenance Traction ...

Page 30: ...abel See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as the vehicle is driven This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure The TPMS does not r...

Page 31: ...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 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...

Page 32: ...ion 2 22 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 23 Power Mirrors 2 23 Folding Mirrors 2 24 Heated Mirrors 2 24 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 24 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 25 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 25 Child View Mirror 2 25 Windows Windows 2 25 Power Windows 2 26 Sun Visors 2 28 Roof Sunroof 2 28 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entr...

Page 33: ...ed With an active OnStar subscription an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 12 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the tran...

Page 34: ...10 Q Lock Press to lock all doors If enabled through the Driver Information Center DIC the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred If enabled through the DIC the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 Pressing Q arms the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 19 If equipped with auto mirror folding pressing a...

Page 35: ...hree times Press and hold 7 for more than three seconds to activate the panic alarm The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON RUN or 7 is pressed again The ignition must be in LOCK OFF for the panic alarm to work Keyless Access Operation The Keyless Access system allows for the doors and liftgate to be accessed wi...

Page 36: ...vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed Passive Locking Keyless Access will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior or none remain in the interior If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside t...

Page 37: ...en transmitters no longer work Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it Programming with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter To program the vehicle must be off and all transmitters both currently recognized and new must be with you 1 Remove the key from the recognized transmitter 2 Place the recogn...

Page 38: ...ansmitters available follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters This feature is not available in Canada This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with you 1 Remove the vehicle key from the transmitter 2 Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle See Door Locks on page 2 11 Inser...

Page 39: ... learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter 7 Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket insert and press K or Q on the transmitter To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 4 6 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode 8 Return the key back ...

Page 40: ...ransmitter battery as soon as possible Battery Replacement Caution When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC 1 Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out 2 Separate the two halves of t...

Page 41: ... Front Seats on page 3 10 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low on fuel The vehicle cannot be remote started if The transmitter is in the vehicle The hood is not closed There is an emission control system malfu...

Page 42: ...he vehicle s ignition must be turned on and then back off to use remote start again Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do one of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the ignition on and then off Door Locks Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of ...

Page 43: ...he key cylinder Pull the handle open fully Slide the cap inward and remove to expose the key cylinder Replace cap by sliding back on Keyless Access A locked vehicle can be opened if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft of the door handle or the liftgate touch pad See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 Free Turning Locks The door lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong...

Page 44: ...rogrammed See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 Automatic Door Locks The vehicle may have an automatic lock unlock feature This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 Lockout Protection If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters insid...

Page 45: ...ween the body and the trunk hatch or liftgate Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Continued Warning Continued Adjust the climate control system to a setting that br...

Page 46: ...the rear wipers are in motion Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched If equipped with Keyless Access the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m 3 ft of the liftgate to automatically unlock it See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 The liftgate has an electric latch If the bat...

Page 47: ...ext to the latch to close Press any liftgate button the touch pad or b on the RKE transmitter while the liftgate is moving to stop it Pressing again restarts the operation in the reverse direction The touch pad on the liftgate handle cannot be used to close the liftgate Do not manually force the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled in extrem...

Page 48: ...presses against a sensor the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually Setting the 3 4 Mode To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening 1 Select MAX or 3 4 mode and open the liftgate 2 Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate button Manually adjust the liftgate position ...

Page 49: ...when cleaning or working near the rear bumper to avoid accidental opening Do not sweep your foot side to side Do not keep your foot under the bumper the liftgate will not activate Do not touch the liftgate until it has stopped moving This feature may be temporarily disabled under some conditions If the liftgate does not respond to the kick open or close the liftgate by another method or start the ...

Page 50: ...e motion of the assist steps If the obstruction is not cleared the assist steps remain extended while driving There are two other modes of operation Deploy Mode To extend both power assist steps for cleaning press j while the vehicle is in P Park or N Neutral Press j again to retract them The DIC will display a message Lock Mode Press and hold j for four seconds to lock and disable the power assis...

Page 51: ... unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10 second pre alarm the alarm will be activated The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door the liftgate or the hood is opened without first disarming the system When the alarm is activated the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds The alarm system will then re arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event Di...

Page 52: ...rior and can activate the alarm if it senses unauthorized entry into the vehicle s interior Do not allow passengers or pets to remain in the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is activated Before arming the theft deterrent system and activating the intrusion sensor Make sure all doors and windows are completely closed Secure any loose items such as sunshades Make sure there are no obstructions bloc...

Page 53: ...cle Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle If the transmitter is ever damaged you may not be able to start the vehicle If the engine does not start and the security light stays on there is a problem with the system Turn the vehicle off and try again If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged try another transmitter or place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket insert ...

Page 54: ...at Power Mirrors To adjust the mirrors 1 Press 1 or 2 to select the driver or passenger side mirror The indicator light comes on 2 Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up down right or left 3 Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen 4 Press either 1 or 2 again to deselect the mirror The indicator light goes off Exterior Automatic Dimm...

Page 55: ... normal position A popping noise may be heard during the resetting of the power folding mirrors This sound is normal after a manual folding operation Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors 1 Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equipped with memory seats the passenger and or ...

Page 56: ...or with the ignition off Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The rearview mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind This feature comes on when the vehicle is started Child View Mirror If equipped push up on the sunglasses bin and release Push the bin back in halfway to secure the m...

Page 57: ...ols only that window The power windows work when the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 24 for more information Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it Express Down Windows Windows that have the express down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch Press the windo...

Page 58: ...verse The window returns to normal operation once the obstacle or condition is removed Express Window Anti Pinch Override Warning If express override is activated the window will not reverse automatically You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged Before you use express override make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path The anti pinch feature can b...

Page 59: ... From the closed position press the rear of switch 2 to vent the sunroof Open Close To open the sunroof press and hold switch 1 until the sunroof reaches the desired position Press and hold the front of switch 1 to close it Express Open Express Close To express open the sunroof fully press and release the rear of switch 1 until the sunroof reaches the desired position To express close the sunroof ...

Page 60: ...nd stop the sunroof Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sunroof If water is seen dri...

Page 61: ...Black plate 30 1 Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 8431501 2015 crc 8 1 14 2 30 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...

Page 62: ... 27 Safety Belt Care 3 27 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 27 Airbag System Airbag System 3 28 Where Are the Airbags 3 30 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 32 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 33 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 33 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 33 Passenger Sensing System 3 35 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 39 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipp...

Page 63: ...r all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the ...

Page 64: ...upied To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Return the lowered head restraint to the upright position until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure it is locked If you are installing a child restraint in the third row seat see Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System under Lower ...

Page 65: ... to make downward adjustments of the selected feature Press Forward 5 to make forward adjustments of the selected feature Lumbar and Bolster Support To adjust lumbar support if equipped Press and release or hold Feature Select 1 to scroll to lumbar support on the center stack Press Forward 5 or Rearward 3 to adjust lumbar forward or rearward Press Up 2 or Down 4 to adjust lumbar support up or down...

Page 66: ...ort forward or rearward Power Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving Base Shown Uplevel Similar To adjust the seat Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the f...

Page 67: ...es See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9 55 Lumbar Adjustment Base To adjust the lumbar support Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time Press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lu...

Page 68: ...u could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the 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 the vehicle is moving Memory...

Page 69: ... previously stored memory positions Releasing 1 2 or B before the stored positions are reached stops the recall If the vehicle is on and in P Park press and release 1 2 or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Turning the ignition off before the stored positions are reached stops the recall Automatically Recalling Memory Positions Auto Memory Recall The Auto Automatic Memory ...

Page 70: ...the driver door is opened within a short time The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open Obstructions If something has blocked the driver seat power tilt and telescoping steering column and or adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction Then do one of the following If automatically or manually recalling the stored memory position press an...

Page 71: ...crease the intensity of the massage Massage On Off 6 may be used to activate massage for a limited time when the vehicle ignition is in OFF Heated and Cooled Front Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns To reduce the risk of burns people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of t...

Page 72: ...ooled Seats During a remote start the heated or cooled seats may turn on automatically if enabled in vehicle personalization When it is cold outside the heated seats turn on and when it is hot outside the cooled seats turn on The heated or cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on Press the heated or cooled seat button to use the heated or cooled seats after the vehicle is started T...

Page 73: ...red Second Row Seats The second row seats can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seat Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback 1 Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat 2 Move the seatback to the desired position and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is loc...

Page 74: ...ush and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety Continued Caution Continued belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat 1 Make sure that there is noth...

Page 75: ...s folded or folded and tumbled could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash Be sure to return Continued Warning Continued the seat to the passenger seating position Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat 2 Pull the strap on the bottom rear of the second row...

Page 76: ...at could cause injury to the person sitting there Continued Warning Continued Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear se...

Page 77: ... from the cargo area See Third Row Seats on page 3 16 Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position 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 seatbacks to be sure they are locked To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position 1 Pull the seat down until i...

Page 78: ... that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat 3 Fully lower the head restraints See Head Restraints on page 3 2 Put the second row seatback in the upright position See Second Row Seats on page 3 12 4 Disconnect the rear safety belt mini latch using a key in the slot on the mini buckle and let the belt retract into the headliner Stow the mini latch in the holder in the headliner 5 Press a...

Page 79: ...aise the seatback The left switch raises the left seatback and the right switch raises the right seatback Warning A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attach...

Page 80: ...ous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passengers riding in these areas Continued Warning Continued are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Always wear a safety belt and check that all passenger s are restrained properly too This vehicle has indic...

Page 81: ...g safety belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size There are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 3 41 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 43 Follow those rules for everyone s protection It is very impor...

Page 82: ...le safety belt and the safety belt is not attached see Third Row Seats on page 3 16 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini buckle The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it...

Page 83: ...ll up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 26 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster in this section for instructions on use and i...

Page 84: ...ling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 20 Push down on the release button to move the height adjuster to the desired position Move the adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After the adjuster is set to t...

Page 85: ...y once If the pretensioners activate in a crash the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle s safety belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injure...

Page 86: ...t lies flat The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the...

Page 87: ...ulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle ...

Page 88: ...ht not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the safety belt systems are working p...

Page 89: ... center airbag the word AIRBAG is on the inboard side of the driver seatback For seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to the door For roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury ...

Page 90: ...ontrol of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the front center armrest or console in vehicles with a front center airbag Continued Warning Continued Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags Warning Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it in...

Page 91: ...431501 2015 crc 8 1 14 3 30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel The front center airbag is in the inboard side of the driver seatback ...

Page 92: ...etween an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into Continued Warning Continued that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use sea...

Page 93: ...ng rigid or deformable narrow or wide Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers rear impacts or many side impacts In addition the vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags Advanced technology frontal airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity The vehicle also has a seat position sensor that enables the sensing system to monitor the position of the dri...

Page 94: ...nstrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s body Rollover capable roof rail airbags are also designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first se...

Page 95: ...feature that may automatically unlock the doors turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate The feature may also activate without airbag inflation after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold You can lock the doors and turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features Warning A...

Page 96: ...The words ON and OFF or the symbols for on and off will be visible during the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or OFF or the symbol for on or off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 17 The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger s...

Page 97: ... rear seat The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint A front outboard passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the ...

Page 98: ...ove any additional items from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 4 Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat on page 3 58 or Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat on page 3 60 Even if the child restraint is equipped with a safety belt lock o...

Page 99: ...s seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature will be engaged This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for...

Page 100: ...laptop or other electronic device is put on an unoccupied seat If this is not desired remove the object from the seat Warning Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of...

Page 101: ...nterfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 35 If the vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10 55 for additional information If you have to m...

Page 102: ...death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for service If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving the airbag system may not work properly Have the v...

Page 103: ... fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies be...

Page 104: ...ould cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in ever...

Page 105: ...s designed for them Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 40 km h 25 mph a 5 5 kg 12 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240 lb f...

Page 106: ...most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child r...

Page 107: ...s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear Facing Infant Seat A rear facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the in...

Page 108: ...e seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 49 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 with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a ...

Page 109: ...ront center airbag a child restraint can be installed in any second row seating position Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restra...

Page 110: ...LATCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments LATCH compatible rear facing and forward facing child seats can be properly installed using either the LATCH ...

Page 111: ...op Tether Anchor A top tether 3 4 anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment 2 on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual teth...

Page 112: ... lower anchors I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors Second Row Bucket H Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors Third Row Seat I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the creas...

Page 113: ... models with bucket second row seating the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Second Row Seat 60 40 For models with 60 40 second row seating the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat cushion ...

Page 114: ...em or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 48 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Warning If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors or with the safety belt the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured ...

Page 115: ...g the LATCH attachments Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled This could damage the safety belt or the seat Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position before folding the seat The vehicle is equipped with a front center airbag in the inboard side of the driver seat Even with a front center airbag a child restraint can be installed in any second row seating posit...

Page 116: ...the top tether anchor Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor For the third row seat move the flipper panel rearward to access the top tether anchors 2 2 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you ar...

Page 117: ...outboard side of the head restraint If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the head restraint 3 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth There should be no m...

Page 118: ... rearward insert the head restraint posts into the holes in the top of the seatback 6 Push the head restraint down 7 Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash Warning A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint resulting in serious injury or even death i...

Page 119: ...d restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secu...

Page 120: ...shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be he...

Page 121: ...em on page 3 49 for additional information on reinstalling the head restraint properly Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat This vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 48 In addition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal air...

Page 122: ...he top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached When using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instr...

Page 123: ...et the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child re...

Page 124: ...nd forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on pag...

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Page 126: ... Rack System Roof Rack System 4 4 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door automatically starts to open The storage area may contain a USB port SD card reader and auxiliary jack S...

Page 127: ...s To access the cupholders press the cover and release There is storage in front of the cupholders Push forward on the handle to open Sunglasses Storage If equipped sunglasses storage is on the overhead console Press the fixed button on the cover and release to access There may be a child view mirror located within the sunglasses bin Release the bin and then push up halfway to secure in position ...

Page 128: ...o access There are auxiliary jacks USB ports an accessory power outlet tote compartment device holder and SD card reader inside On the rear of the console there is a power outlet auxiliary jacks and a storage area See Power Outlets on page 5 7 and the infotainment manual Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover Warning An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn or in a cr...

Page 129: ...hold it next to the driver side trim panel slot 4 Press the end caps in to allow the cover to fit into the trim slot 5 Pull lightly on the cover holder to make sure it is secure On long wheelbase models there are two cover positions The slots furthest forward allow the cover to be used if the third seat is removed or folded down The cover can be installed and removed from either side Roof Rack Sys...

Page 130: ...fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwise it may result in loss of control If driving for a long distance on rough roads or at high speeds occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loa...

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Page 132: ...ic Parking Brake Light 5 21 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 5 22 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 22 Tow Haul Mode Light 5 22 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 5 23 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 23 Traction Off Light 5 23 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 23 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 24 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 24 Tire Pressure Light 5 25 Engine Oil Pressure ...

Page 133: ...versal Remote System Universal Remote System 5 54 Universal Remote System Programming 5 54 Universal Remote System Operation 5 57 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the power tilt and telescoping steering wheel if equipped Press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls The infotainmen...

Page 134: ...ld be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 24 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor An internal circuit breaker to the motor will stop the motor until it cools down Wiper Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on w 1 or 3 INT they will immediately stop If z FRONT is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes the wipers will resta...

Page 135: ... sensitivity settings when z AUTO is turned on a message may display indicating that the wiper band must be in one of the sensitivity settings for Rainsense to operate Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash move the windshield wiper lever to OFF This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers With Rainsense if the transmission is in N Neutral and the vehicle speed i...

Page 136: ...is on the wiper returns to the parked position and stops Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash move the rear wiper control to OFF to disable the rear wiper In some vehicles if the transmission is in N Neutral and the vehicle speed is very slow the rear wiper will automatically stop at the base of the rear window The wiper operations return to normal when the transmiss...

Page 137: ...for the compass Clock The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system See Home Page in the infotainment manual for information about how to use the menu system Setting the Clock Time To set the time 1 From the Home Page press the SETTINGS screen button then press Time and Date 2 Press Set Time then press or to increase or decrease hours or min...

Page 138: ...a on the passenger side Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use The accessory power outlets are powered as follows The power outlet near the cupholders on the center console is powered in Retained Accessory Power RAP mode This outlet can be configured to operate using RAP or battery power If the power outlet is used while in the battery power mode this could cause interference between...

Page 139: ... power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only such as cell phone charge cords Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating Current This power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts The 110 volt power outlet is on the rear of the center console An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use The light comes on when the ignition is ...

Page 140: ...Press on the access door to open it and use the lighter To use the cigarette lighter push it in all the way and let go When it is ready it will pop back out by itself Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a ...

Page 141: ...could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays o...

Page 142: ...ack plate 11 1 Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 8431501 2015 crc 8 1 14 Instruments and Controls 5 11 Instrument Cluster English Balanced Cluster Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 143: ...nced Simple Configuration The Simple configuration has one interactive display zone in the center Performance Configuration The Performance configuration has two interactive display zones one in the center of the speedometer and one in the lower left of the cluster screen Balanced Configuration The Balanced configuration has three interactive display zones one in the center of each of the gauges E...

Page 144: ... SEL to end route guidance or turn the voice prompts on or off Audio While the Audio application page is displayed press SEL to enter the Audio menu In the Audio menu search for music select from favorites or change the audio source Phone While the Phone application page is displayed press SEL to enter the Phone menu In the Phone menu if there is no active phone call view recent calls select from ...

Page 145: ...ur mph Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers or miles Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 27 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in re...

Page 146: ...e service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up The gauge takes a few seconds to stabiliz...

Page 147: ... on page 3 35 When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving If the passenger safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger ...

Page 148: ...ssenger Sensing System on page 3 35 for important safety information The passenger airbag status indicator is in the overhead console United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either ON or OF...

Page 149: ...tery When this light comes on or is flashing the Driver Information Center DIC also displays a message See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 34 If a short distance must be driven with the light on be sure to turn off all accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation monitors the oper...

Page 150: ... Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 10 2 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle Reduce vehicle spe...

Page 151: ...oblems that might have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on where you live your vehicle may be required to participate in an emission control system inspection and maintenance program For the inspection the emission system test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering whe...

Page 152: ... have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the light comes on and stays on there is a base brake problem Warning The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehic...

Page 153: ...ve it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the light comes on while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle Then start the engine again to reset the system If the ABS light stays on or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady If the ABS light is the only light on the vehicle has...

Page 154: ...page 9 61 Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then turns off The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System TCS has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS StabiliTrak button This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on w...

Page 155: ...play Check the DIC messages to determine which feature s is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service If the indicator warning light is on and flashing the TCS and or the StabiliTrak system is actively working See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 42 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does...

Page 156: ...t a minute and then stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS If the problem is not corrected the light will come on at every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 48 Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warr...

Page 157: ...tarted If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation on page 2 22 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on ...

Page 158: ...ht is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC if equipped is on and ready and turns green when the ACC is set and active See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 48 Door Ajar Light This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched Before driving check that all doors are properly closed See Door Ajar Messages on page 5 36 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The DIC is d...

Page 159: ...hows the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number is calculated based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the...

Page 160: ...istance to the destination when using route guidance Speed Limit Shows the current speed limit The information for this page comes from a roadway database Speed Warning Allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed To set the Speed Warning press SEL when Speed Warning is displayed Press y or z to adjust the value This feature can be turned off by pressing and holding SEL while v...

Page 161: ...rees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F Tire Pressure Shows the approximate pressures of all four tires Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal kPa or in pounds per square inch psi If the pressure is low the value for that tire is shown in amber See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 47 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 48 Blank Page Allows for no information to be display...

Page 162: ...some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts Speed Tachometer Audio Phone Navigation Collision Alert Cruise Control Lane Departure Low Fuel Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls See Vehicle Messages on page 5 34 Some information shown may not be available on your vehicle if it is not equipped with these ...

Page 163: ...ke the HUD image harder to see HUD Views There are four views in the HUD Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view Metric English Speed View This display gives the speedometer reading in English or metric units speed limit Adaptive Cruise Control speed Lane Departure Warning and vehicle ahead indicator Some information only appears on vehicles that have t...

Page 164: ...ric English Performance View This displays the speedometer reading rpm reading transmission positions and gear shift indicator Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner Wipe the lens gently then dry it HUD Troubleshooting Check that Nothing...

Page 165: ... is dropping beyond a reasonable point The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed At the point that features are disabled this message displays Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge LOW BATTERY This message is displayed when the battery voltage is low See Battery on page 10 20 SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message is disp...

Page 166: ... when there is a problem with the parking brake Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Compass Messages Dashes may be displayed if the vehicle temporarily loses communication with the Global Positioning System GPS Cruise Control Messages ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC speed is set See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 48 ADAPTIVE CRUISE T...

Page 167: ...k a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed The DOOR OPEN message may also be displayed if the vehicle starts to move Close the door completely HOOD OPEN This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open Close the hood completely TRUNK OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open Close the trunk completely Engine Cooling System Messages A C...

Page 168: ... oil temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL On some vehicles this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level If the oil is not low and this message remains on take the vehicle to your dealer for service See Engine Oil on page 10 6 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Thi...

Page 169: ...em Operation on page 2 3 NO REMOTE DETECTED PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART This message displays when attempting to turn off the vehicle and the RKE transmitter is no longer detected Restarting is allowed without the RKE transmitter for five minutes Press the brake pedal to restart the vehicle NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE T...

Page 170: ...cond automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting but braking is less likely to occur See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9 64 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System has been unavailable for some time The Active Emergency Braking System does not need service This can occur under the following conditions T...

Page 171: ...iver Assistance System when they are temporarily unavailable The system does not need service This can occur under the following conditions The radar is not clean Keep the radar sensors free of mud dirt snow ice and slush Clean the entire front and or rear of the vehicle For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care on page 10 79 Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or c...

Page 172: ...l not work Take the vehicle to your dealer SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA and Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA are disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone or the vehicle is passing through an open area such as the desert where there is insufficient data for operation This message may also acti...

Page 173: ...n Control System TCS has been turned on See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 42 Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Safety Belt Messages AUTOMATIC SEATBELT TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System if equipped be...

Page 174: ...sing the brake pedal SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM This message is displayed if there is a problem with the pushbutton start system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 48 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays whe...

Page 175: ...wheel drive shift into 4 n is requested but the vehicle speed is too high this message will display until the correct vehicle speed is reached GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE This message displays when grade braking has been activated while driving on downhill grades This message will only appear the first time the feature is activated in an ignition cycle See Tow Haul Mode on page 9 33 Automatic Transmissio...

Page 176: ...peed is too high this message will display until the correct vehicle speed is reached TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime may sound if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool This message clears and the chime stops...

Page 177: ...press up feature to work See Power Windows on page 2 26 Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features The following are all possible personalization features Depending on the vehicle some may not be available Audio System Controls 1 Press the desired feature to display a list of available options 2 Press to select the des...

Page 178: ...If Equipped Press and the following may display View Report Card Manage Settings Change PIN Key Registration Clear All Teen Keys PIN View Report Card This allows the driver s driving habits to be viewed See Teen Driver in Settings in the infotainment manual Manage Settings Press and the following may display Audio Volume Limit Teen Driver Speed Limiter Teen Driver Speed Warning Audio Volume Limit ...

Page 179: ...h Feedback This allows Audible Touch Feedback to be turned on or off Select Off or On Bose AudioPilot This allows Bose AudioPilot to be turned on or off Select Off or On Auto Volume This feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed and ambient noise Select Off Low Medium Low Medium Medium High or High Maximum Startup Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume If the vehicle is starte...

Page 180: ...rts including Forward Collision Alert Lane Departure Warning and Park Assist alerts See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9 55 Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat Auto Collision Preparation This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert feature as well as the automatic braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature With the Alert and Brake setting both Forward Collision A...

Page 181: ...Comfort and Convenience menu and the following may display Auto Memory Recall Easy Exit Options Chime Volume Reverse Tilt Mirror Auto Mirror Folding Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Auto Memory Recall This allows the feature to be turned on or off See Memory Seats on page 3 7 Select On or Off Easy Exit Options This allows the feature to be turned on or off See Memory Seats on page 3 7 Select On or Off Ch...

Page 182: ...erior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Select On or Off Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following may display Unlocked Door Anti Lockout Auto Door Unlock Delayed Door Lock Unlocked Door Anti Lockout When on this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the vehicle is off the driver door is open and locking is requested All the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlo...

Page 183: ... will turn the cooled seats on when using remote start on warm days Select Off or On Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days Select Off or On Passive Door Unlock This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle Select All Doors or Driver D...

Page 184: ...This feature allows the adjustment of the sensitivity of the speech recognition system Select Short or Long Prompt Length This feature adjusts the voice prompt length Select Confirm More or Confirm Less Audio Feedback Speed This feature adjusts the audio feedback speed Select Slow Medium or Fast Display Select and the following may display Mode Proximity Sensing Calibrate Touchscreen Turn Display ...

Page 185: ... selection of restoring vehicle settings Select Restore or Cancel Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all private information from the vehicle Select Delete or Cancel Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore radio settings Select Restore or Cancel Software Information Select to view the infotainment system current software information Universal Remote System See Ra...

Page 186: ...g the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system call 1 800 355 3515 or see www homelink com Programming involves time sensitive actions and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm 1 to 3 in away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the indicator ...

Page 187: ... vary by manufacturer 5 Press and release the Learn or Smart button Step 6 must be completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button 6 Inside the vehicle press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for two seconds and then release it If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver does not flash press and hold the same button a second time f...

Page 188: ...nder Programming the Universal Remote System to complete Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one half second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated To eras...

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Page 190: ...ls 6 6 Cornering Lamps 6 7 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 7 Dome Lamps 6 7 Reading Lamps 6 8 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 8 Exit Lighting 6 9 Battery Load Management 6 9 Battery Power Protection 6 9 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Turn the control to the following positi...

Page 191: ...0 minutes IntelliBeam System If equipped this system turns the vehicle s high beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions The system turns the high beam headlamps on when it is dark enough and there is no other traffic present This light comes on in the instrument cluster when the IntelliBeam system is enabled Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam To enable the IntelliBeam ...

Page 192: ...e other vehicle s lamps are covered with dirt snow and or road spray The other vehicle s lamps cannot be detected due to dense exhaust smoke fog snow road spray mist or other airborne obstructions The vehicle s windshield is dirty cracked or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor The vehicle is loaded such that the front end points upward causing the light sensor to aim h...

Page 193: ...long as you hold the lever toward you The high beam indicator on the instrument cluster will come on Release the lever to return to normal operation Daytime Running Lamps DRL DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of the vehicle during the day Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met The ignitio...

Page 194: ...when the light sensor detects a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay If the vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately Once the vehicle leaves the garage it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change if it is bright enough outside During that delay the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual Make s...

Page 195: ...sh to signal a lane change This causes the turn signals to automatically flash three times It will flash six times if Tow Haul Mode is active Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn signals to flash until the lever is released The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or ...

Page 196: ...eed is below the calibrated speed Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and is next to the exterior lamp control D Instrument Panel Illumination Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights Dome Lamps There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner if equipped To change the dome lam...

Page 197: ...try feature When a door is opened the dome lamps and puddle lamps come on if the dome lamp control is in the DOOR position If the dome lamp control is in the OFF position the lamps do not come on The headlamps parking lamps taillamps and back up lamps turn on briefly at night or in areas with limited lighting when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter After about 30 seconds the ...

Page 198: ...f there is a problem an alert will be displayed The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high This is true for all vehicles This is because the generator alternator may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on such as headlamps high beam...

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Page 200: ...431501 2015 crc 8 1 14 Infotainment System 7 1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 7 1 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings ...

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Page 202: ...r 8 8 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated and Cooled Seats If Equipped 5 AUTO Automatic Operation 6 Defrost 7 Rear Window Defogger 8 Recirculation C...

Page 203: ...s on the faceplate are adjusted The air delivery mode can be adjusted on the climate control status screen Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature When the indicator light is on or AUTO is displayed on the touch screen the system is in full automatic operation...

Page 204: ...ouch screen to open the rear climate control screen The rear climate control settings can now be adjusted from the front passenger area Manual Operation z 9 y Fan Control Press the fan control buttons or the touch screen fan control to increase or decrease the fan speed Press and hold the buttons or the touch screen control to adjust speed more quickly The fan speed setting displays Pressing eithe...

Page 205: ...ehicle or pulling in outside air The indicator light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is active This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle and reduce the entry of outside air and odors Pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation Press AUTO to return to automatic operation recirculation runs automatically as needed Manual recirculation mode is not available when in D...

Page 206: ... Front Seats on page 3 10 Remote Start Climate Control Operation If equipped with the remote start feature the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely The system uses the driver s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions The rear defog indicator light does not come on duri...

Page 207: ...rol 4 SYNC Synchronized Temperatures 5 REAR O On Off 6 Rear AUTO Automatic Operation 7 Front Front Climate Control Touch Screen 8 Rear Control Lockout 9 Air Delivery Mode Control Rear Press this button on the front climate control touch screen to open the rear climate control screen The rear climate control settings can now be adjusted from the front passenger area O On Off Press O or REAR O to tu...

Page 208: ...T Fan Control Press briefly or press and hold the rear climate control buttons or touch screen to increase or decrease the airflow Pressing A T when the system is off will turn the system on The air delivery mode remains in its previous setting w x Temperature Control Press briefly or press and hold the rear temperature control buttons or touch screen to adjust the rear passenger temperature Press...

Page 209: ...he air path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively Use of non GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces the dust pollen and other airborne irritants from out...

Page 210: ... and remove the two upper screws 3 Disconnect the electrical plug and remove the entire glove box 4 Release the two tabs holding the service door Open the service door and remove the old filter 5 Install the new air filter 6 Close the service door and secure the tabs 7 Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box See your dealer if additional assistance is needed ...

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Page 212: ...rk 9 26 Parking over Things That Burn 9 27 Active Fuel Management 9 27 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 27 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 28 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 28 Manual Mode 9 31 Tow Haul Mode 9 33 Drive Systems Four Wheel Drive 9 34 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 38 Parking Brake 9 39 Electric Parking Brake 9 39 Brake Assist 9 41 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 41 Rid...

Page 213: ...have enacted laws regarding driver distraction Become familiar with the local laws in your area To avoid distracted driving always keep your eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or other elec...

Page 214: ... injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy Warning Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with ...

Page 215: ...re is a problem If the steering assist is used for an extended period of time power assist may be reduced If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held in that position for an extended period of time power steering assist may be reduced Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down See specific vehicle steering messages under ...

Page 216: ...s But skids are always possible If the vehicle starts to slide follow these suggestions Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go The vehicle may straighten out Be ready for a second skid if it occurs Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is redu...

Page 217: ... the vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine Re attach the front fascia air dam after off road driving Loading the Vehicle for Off Road Driving Warning Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly C...

Page 218: ... low gear and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Maintain a slow speed When possible drive straight up or down the hill Slow down when approaching the top of the hill Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible Warning Driving to the top of a hill at high speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or even another vehicle You could be seriously...

Page 219: ... is steep enough to stall the vehicle it is steep enough to cause it to roll over If you cannot make it up the hill back straight down the hill Never back down a hill in N Neutral using only the brake The vehicle can roll backward quickly and you could lose control If driving downhill when the vehicle stalls shift to a lower gear release the parking brake and drive straight down the hill 3 If the ...

Page 220: ... the mud the lower the gear Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck Traction changes when driving on sand On loose sand such as on beaches or sand dunes the tires tend to sink into the sand This affects steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Traction is reduced on hard packed snow and ice and it is easy to lose control Reduce veh...

Page 221: ...e frequent maintenance service is required See the Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop 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 work as well in ...

Page 222: ...ission Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills Warning Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating can reduce brake performance and could result in a loss of braking Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope Warning Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is da...

Page 223: ...wise clear roads in shaded areas The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice See Antilock Brake System ABS on page 9 38 Turn off cruise control on slippery surfaces Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby If possible use...

Page 224: ...r help with the headlamps Do this as little as possible to save fuel If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking the Vehicle to Get It Out later in this section The Traction Control System TCS can often help to free a stuck vehicle See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 42 If TCS cannot free t...

Page 225: ...talled options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles This could cause ...

Page 226: ...ever exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb pa...

Page 227: ...ht 317 kg 700 lbs Example 2 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 5 136 kg 750 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 1 Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to your vehicle s Tire and Loading Infor...

Page 228: ... out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the center line Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavie...

Page 229: ...er things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There is also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading the Vehicle for Off Road Driving...

Page 230: ...55 mph or less for the first 805 km 500 mi Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 805 km 500 mi Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km 200 mi or so During this time the new brake linings are not yet Continued Caution Continued broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature we...

Page 231: ...ccess have pushbutton starting Pressing the button cycles it through three modes ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN START and Stopping the Engine OFF The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate If the pushbutton start is not working the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the Keyless Access system See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 ...

Page 232: ...nd steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to N Neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to N Neutral firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop shift to P Park and turn the ignition to OFF On vehicles with an automatic transmi...

Page 233: ...ruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON RUN but the vehicle will not be able to be driven The engine will not start in Service Only Mode Press the button again to turn the vehicle off Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P Park or N Neutral The engine will not start in any other position To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral only Caution Do n...

Page 234: ...then stops again do the same thing This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Engine Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up in cold weather conditions at or below 18 C 0 F Vehic...

Page 235: ... the hood on the heater cord Before starting the vehicle unplug the cord reattach the cover to the plug and securely fasten the cord Keep the cord away from any moving parts 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on se...

Page 236: ... Continued case is in a drive gear If towing a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 73 1 Hold the brake pedal down then set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 9 39 2 Move the shift lever into the P Park position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go 3 Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral 4 Turn the ign...

Page 237: ...drive move the shift lever out of P Park before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission You will then be able to pull the shift lever out of P Park Shifting out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system The shift ...

Page 238: ... will operate in the half cylinder mode allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy When greater power demands are required such as accelerating from a stop passing or merging onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation Engine Exhaust Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even deat...

Page 239: ...to park with the engine running If the vehicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park on page 9 25 and Engine Exhaust on page 9 27 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 73 Automatic Transmission If equipped there is an electronic shift lever position indicator wit...

Page 240: ... P Park if the transfer case is in N Neutral So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear Two Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low not in N Neutral See Shifting Into Park on page 9 25 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warra...

Page 241: ...at adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts This shift stabilization feature is designed to determine before making an upshift if the engine is able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such as vehicle speed throttle position and vehicle load If the shift stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle spe...

Page 242: ...ion cycle a DIC message will be displayed See Transmission Messages on page 5 44 To disable or enable Normal Mode Grade Braking within the current ignition cycle press and hold the Tow Haul button for five seconds When the button is released the requested mode change is made A DIC message displays See Transmission Messages on page 5 44 For other forms of grade braking see Tow Haul Mode on page 9 3...

Page 243: ...range In vehicles with gasoline engines when the shift lever is moved from D Drive to M Manual Mode a downshift may occur The gear that the transmission is operating in when the shift lever is moved from D Drive to M Manual Mode determines if a downshift occurs See the following chart Gear before shifting from D Drive to M Manual Mode 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Range after shifting from D Dri...

Page 244: ...creased performance vehicle control and enhanced transmission and engine cooling when driving down steep hills or mountain grades towing or hauling heavy loads The selector button is on the end of the shift lever Turn the Tow Haul Mode on and off by pressing the button When the Tow Haul Mode is enabled a light on the instrument cluster will come on See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 5 22 and Hill and...

Page 245: ... operation before using Caution Driving on clean dry pavement in four wheel drive for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on the system The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Driving on clean dry pavement in four wheel drive may Cause a vibration to be felt in the steering system Cause tires to wear faster Make the transfer case harder to shift and cause it to run ...

Page 246: ...remains illuminated when the shift is complete If the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting Turn the knob back to the previous transfer case setting to see the indicator The settings are N Neutral Use only when the vehicle needs to be towed See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 74 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 74 2 m Two Wheel Drive High Use ...

Page 247: ...on in N Neutral It is best for the vehicle to be moving 1 6 to 3 2 km h 1 to 2 mph 2 Turn the knob to 4 n Wait for the 4 n indicator light to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear Caution Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case If the transmission is in gear and or moving more than 5 km h 3...

Page 248: ... N Neutral until it stops and hold it there until the N Neutral light starts blinking This will take at least 10 seconds Then slowly release the dial to the 4 n position The N Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to N Neutral is complete 7 With the engine running verify that the transfer case is in N Neutral by shifting the transmission to R Reverse then shift the transmission t...

Page 249: ...out to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to g...

Page 250: ...ush down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release Slowly pull your foot up off the parking brake pedal If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive a DIC message will appear and a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 7...

Page 251: ...our dealer See Electric Parking Brake Light on page 5 21 If the amber parking brake warning light is on lift up on the EPB switch and hold it up Continue to hold the switch until the red parking brake status light remains on If the amber parking brake warning light is on see your dealer If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is moving the vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held up I...

Page 252: ...down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or...

Page 253: ...cally when the vehicle is started See Trailer Sway Control TSC on page 9 82 If cruise control is being used and traction control or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin cruise control will disengage Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move The systems may be heard or felt while they are opera...

Page 254: ...he center stack Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off The vehicle driveline could be damaged To turn off only TCS press and release the g button The traction off light i displays in the instrument cluster The appropriate message will display in the DIC See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 41 To turn TCS on again press and release the g button The traction off ...

Page 255: ...ng provides a smooth soft ride Sport Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control This setting provides more feel or response to road conditions The vehicle is normally in Tour Mode Sport Mode is engaged when the Magnetic Ride Control button on the center stack is pressed Press the button again to return to Tour Mode The Driver Information Center DIC briefly displays the ap...

Page 256: ...t a steady speed Do not use cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads If equipped with cruise control a speed of about 40 km h 25 mph or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the a...

Page 257: ...ntrol has been set to the desired speed a green cruise control indicator appears on the instrument cluster and a cruise set speed message appears on the Driver Information Center DIC and Head Up Display HUD if equipped Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied or is pressed the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed fro...

Page 258: ...cle speed the load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills pressing the accelerator pedal may be necessary to maintain vehicle speed When going downhill Cruise Grade Braking helps maintain the driver selected speed Cruise Grade Braking is enabled when the vehicle is started and cruise control is active It is not enabled in Range Selection Mode It assists in maintaining driver sele...

Page 259: ...ontrol Electronic Stability Control on page 9 42 When road conditions allow ACC to be safely used the ACC can be turned back on ACC will not engage if the TCS or StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is disabled Warning ACC has limited braking ability and may not have time to slow the vehicle down enough to avoid a collision with another vehicle you are following This can occur when vehi...

Page 260: ...lowing gap time or distance setting for ACC of Far Medium or Near Setting Adaptive Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use it could get pressed and go into cruise when not desired Keep the cruise control button off when cruise is not being used Select the set speed desired for cruise This is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is detected in its path ACC will not set at a speed les...

Page 261: ...Messages on page 5 35 Press and hold RES up until the desired set speed appears on the display then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments press RES up For each press the vehicle goes 1 km h 1 mph faster When it is determined there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is beyond the selected following gap the vehicle speed will increase to the set speed The speedometer reading...

Page 262: ...appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions Changing the gap setting automatically changes the alert timing sensitivity Far Medium or Near for the Forward Collision Alert FCA feature See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 61 Alerting the Driver If ACC is engaged driver action may be required when ACC cannot apply sufficient braking when approaching a vehicle too rapidly When this ...

Page 263: ...may automatically disengage and the driver will need to manually apply the brakes to slow the vehicle when The sensors are blocked The Traction Control System TCS or electronic stability control system has activated or been disabled No traffic or other objects are being detected There is a fault in the system The ACC active symbol will not be displayed when ACC is no longer active Notification to ...

Page 264: ...nition before leaving the vehicle ACC Override If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active a DIC warning message will indicate automatic braking will not occur See Vehicle Messages on page 5 34 ACC will resume operation when the accelerator pedal is not being pressed Warning The ACC will not automatically apply the brakes if your foot is resting on the accelerator pedal You could crash into...

Page 265: ... the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes ACC may occasionally provide an alert and or braking that is considered unnecessary It could respond to vehicles in different lanes signs guardrails and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve This is ...

Page 266: ...d of the rearview mirror and the radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by snow ice dirt or mud These areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly For cleaning instructions see Washing the Vehicle under Exterior Care on page 10 79 System operation may also be limited under snow heavy rain or road spray conditions Driver Assistance Systems This vehicle may have feature...

Page 267: ... Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat the driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating pulse alert instead of beeping To change this see Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing If equipped the Rear Vision Camera RVC Rear Parking Assist RPA Front Park Assist FPA Surround Vision Front View ...

Page 268: ...ber to red and increases in size the closer the object Surround Vision If equipped Surround Vision displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle along with the front or rear camera views in the center stack The front camera is in the grille or near the front emblem the side cameras are on the bottom of the outside rearview mirrors and the rear vision camera is above the license plate Warni...

Page 269: ...ions Failure to use proper care may result in injury death or vehicle damage Parking Assist With Front and Rear Parking Assist as the vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km h 5 mph the sensors on the bumpers may detect objects up to 1 2 m 4 ft in front and 2 5 m 8 ft behind the vehicle within a zone 25 cm 10 in high off the ground and below bumper level These detection distances may be shorter ...

Page 270: ... Automatic Braking RAB system The Backing Warning part of this system can warn of rear objects when backing up at speeds greater than 8 km h 5 mph The Backing Warning System will beep once from the rear when an object is first detected or pulse twice on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat When the system detects a potential crash beeps will be heard from the rear or five pulses will be felt on bot...

Page 271: ... the vehicle comes to a stop will release the Rear Automatic Braking If the brake pedal is not pressed soon after the stop the electric parking brake may be set When it is safe press the accelerator pedal firmly at any time to override the Rear Automatic Braking Warning There may be instances where unexpected or undesired automatic braking occurs If this happens either press the brake pedal or fir...

Page 272: ...on menu The On with Towbar setting allows for the parking assist to work properly with a small item attached to the trailer hitch Turn off parking assist and Rear Automatic Braking when towing a trailer To turn the rear parking assist symbols guidance lines or Rear Cross Traffic Alert on or off see Rear Camera under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 On some vehicles RCTA setting can be turned o...

Page 273: ...ur vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control ACC through vehicle personalization See the Auto Collision Preparation portion of Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA system detects a vehicle ahead When the vehicle is detected the vehicle ahead indicator will display green Vehicles may not ...

Page 274: ...tton press shows the current setting on the Driver Information Center DIC Additional button presses will change this setting The chosen setting will remain until it is changed and will affect the timing of both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating Alert features The timing of both alerts will vary based on vehicle speed The faster the vehicle speed the farther away the alert will occur Consider ...

Page 275: ...ng a boost to braking based on the speed of approach and distance to a vehicle ahead Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the brake pedal should continue to be applied as needed IBA will automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is released Warning IBA may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be necessary You could block the flow o...

Page 276: ... hard This can help to reduce crash damage and it may even help to avoid some very low speed crashes Automatic Braking may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash If this happens Automatic Braking may engage the Electric Parking Brake EPB to hold the vehicle at a stop To release the EPB press the EPB button A firm press of the accelerator pedal will also release Autom...

Page 277: ...hicles in the side blind zone or spot areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on Warning LCA does not alert the driver to vehicles outside of the system detection zones pedestrians bicyclists or animals It may not provide alerts when changing lanes under al...

Page 278: ... is disabled by the driver the LCA mirror displays will not light up When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The LCA system requires some driving for the system to calibrate to maximum performance This calibration may occur more quickly if the vehicle is driving on a straight highway road with traffic and roadside objects e g guardrails barriers LCA displays may not come on when passing a v...

Page 279: ...o unintentional lane departures It may provide an alert if the vehicle is crossing a lane without using a turn signal in that direction LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings at speeds of 56 km h 35 mph or greater Warning The LDW system does not steer the vehicle The LDW system may not Provide enough time to avoid a crash Detect lane markings under poor weather or visibility conditio...

Page 280: ... system may not detect lanes as well when there are Close vehicles ahead Sudden lighting changes such as when driving through tunnels Banked roads If the LDW system is not functioning properly when lane markings are clearly visible cleaning the windshield may help LDW alerts may occur due to tar marks shadows cracks in the road temporary or construction lane markings or other road imperfections Th...

Page 281: ...ining more than 15 ethanol must be used only in FlexFuel vehicles Caution Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Some gasolines mainly high octane racing gasolines can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl...

Page 282: ... System Treatment PLUS added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change can help Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors It is available at your dealer Filling the Tank Warning Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island T...

Page 283: ...or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Exterior Care on page 10 79 Warning If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Filling the Tank With ...

Page 284: ...the container before dispensing fuel and keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete Fill the container no more than 95 full to allow for expansion Do not smoke light matches or use lighters while pumping fuel Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices Trailer Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle Contact ...

Page 285: ... the liftgate trunk hatch or rear most window open Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Also adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air See Climate Control Systems in the Index For more information about Carbon Monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 9 27 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience The combination you are driving ...

Page 286: ...n maneuvers Signal well in advance If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn out the arrows on the instrument cluster will still flash for turns It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might get hot and n...

Page 287: ...ld the brake pedal 2 Start the engine 3 Shift into a gear 4 Release the parking brake 5 Let up on the brake pedal 6 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 7 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance when Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 Things that are especially important in trailer...

Page 288: ... durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly The following information has many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before pulling a trailer Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depen...

Page 289: ...ght Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 1 of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight The Gross Vehicle Weight ...

Page 290: ...ler tongue weight on the rear axle Trailer rating may be limited by the vehicle s ability to carry tongue weight Tongue weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or the RGAWR Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating See Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires later in this section After loading the trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights...

Page 291: ...iler combination fully loaded for the trip getting individual weights for each of these items Towing Equipment Hitches The correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control Most small to medium trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to the hitch ball Larger trailers may require a weight distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distrib...

Page 292: ...justed and maintained properly Since the vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak the trailer brakes cannot tap into the vehicle s hydraulic system Trailer Wiring Harness The seven pin trailer connector is mounted in the bumper This connector can be plugged into a seven pin universal heavy duty trailer connector available through your dealer The seven wire harness contains the following trailer circui...

Page 293: ...or heavy load through rolling terrain When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in stop and go traffic When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired Operating the vehicle in Tow Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage However there is no benefit to the selection of T...

Page 294: ...iler Continued Warning Continued unrestrained cargo improper trailer hitch configuration excessive vehicle trailer speed or improperly inflated or incorrect vehicle or trailer tires See Towing Equipment on page 9 80 for trailer ratings and hitch setup recommendations Adding non dealer accessories can affect the vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 10 2 Conversions and Add ...

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Page 296: ... 23 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 23 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 24 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 24 Glass Replacement 10 25 Windshield Replacement 10 25 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 25 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 26 LED Lighting 10 26 License Plate Lamp 10 26 Replacement Bulbs 10 27 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 10 27 Fuses 10 ...

Page 297: ...ed service people Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals California Perchlorate...

Page 298: ...r technician Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 39 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge service manual tools or parts Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work If doing some of your own service wo...

Page 299: ...el 2 Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 15 cm 6 in from the closed position pause and push the front center of the hood with a s...

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Page 301: ...ne oil Following these simple but important steps will help protect your investment Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appro...

Page 302: ...erating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess am...

Page 303: ...not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Nev...

Page 304: ... changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change To reset the system 1 Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel display OIL LIFE on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 27 When remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 37 2 Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold ...

Page 305: ... automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 Change the fluid and filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the engine air...

Page 306: ... Take care to dislodge as little dirt as possible 6 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 7 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 8 Reverse Steps 2 4 to reinstall the filter cover housing 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 Continued Warning Continued h...

Page 307: ...ant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Caution Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner Any repairs would not be covered by the Continued Caution Continued vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant i...

Page 308: ... freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Caution If improper coolant mixture inhibitors or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system the engine could overheat and be damaged Too much water in the Continued...

Page 309: ...coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it is not there may be a leak in the cooling system How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines Warning You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol Continued Warning Continued and it will bu...

Page 310: ...engine coolant temperature gauge indicates approximately 90 C 195 F By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 Replace the pressure cap tightly 6 Verify coolant level after the engine is shut off and the coolant is cold If necessary repeat coola...

Page 311: ...tay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when the engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop the engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until th...

Page 312: ... the vehicle until it cools down If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for five minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the engine until it cools down Engine Fan If the vehicle has electric cooling fans the fans may be heard spinning at low speed during most everyday driving The fans may turn off if no cooling is required Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing hi...

Page 313: ... quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound can come and go or be heard all the time when the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake pedal ...

Page 314: ...e location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear When new linings are installed the fluid level goes back up A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level Have the brake hydraulic system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later the br...

Page 315: ... on page 11 11 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir Warning With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Caution Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example j...

Page 316: ... Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended Storage Remove the black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case If the vehicle is equipped with Four Wheel Drive be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section When to Check Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page...

Page 317: ...page 11 11 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production They are not filled to reach a certain level When checking the f...

Page 318: ...h room around the vehicle 2 Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in P Park or N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check Wa...

Page 319: ...from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer if service is required Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking For the proper type and size s...

Page 320: ...er arm 1 out of the blade assembly 3 3 Push the new blade assembly securely in the wiper arm hook until the release lever clicks into place 4 Return the wiper arm and blade assembly to the rest position on the glass Glass Replacement If the windshield or front side glass must be replaced see your dealer to determine the correct replacement glass Windshield Replacement The windshield is part of the...

Page 321: ...tact your dealer LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps For replacement of any LED lighting assembly contact your dealer License Plate Lamp Passenger Side Shown Driver Side Similar 1 Bulb Socket 2 Bulb 3 Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs 1 Push the lamp assembly 3 toward the center of the vehicle 2 Pull the lamp assembly down to remove 3 Turn the bulb socket 1 counterclockwise t...

Page 322: ... problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced there are some spare fuses and a fuse puller in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block The same amperage fuse can also be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off Have the headlamp wi...

Page 323: ...e Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle Lift the cover to access the fuse block Caution Spillin...

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Page 325: ...ear BEC 1 17 MBS Driver Item Usage 21 ALC Exhaust Solenoid 23 Integrated Chassis Control Module 24 Real Time Dampening 25 Fuel Pump Power Module 26 Spare Battery Regulated Voltage Control 28 Upfitter 2 29 Upfitter 2 Relay 30 Wiper 31 TIM 34 Back up Lamps 35 Antilock Brake System Valve Item Usage 36 Trailer Brakes 37 Upfitter 3 Relay 39 Trailer Stop Turn Right 40 Trailer Stop Turn Left 41 Trailer P...

Page 326: ...7 RC Upfitter 1 and 2 78 VBAT Upfitter 1 and 2 Item Usage 83 Euro Trailer RC 84 Run Crank Relay 87 Engine 88 Injector A Odd 89 Injector B Even 90 Oxygen Sensor B 91 Throttle Control 92 Engine Control Module Relay 93 Horn 94 Fog Lamps 95 High Beam Headlamps 100 Oxygen Sensor A 101 Engine Control Module 102 Engine Control Module Transmission Control Module Item Usage 103 Auxiliary Interior Heater 10...

Page 327: ...8 1 14 10 32 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Left The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Number Usage 1 Not Used ...

Page 328: ... Not Used 15 Not Used 16 Discrete Logic Ignition Sensor 17 VPM 18 Mirror Window Module 19 Body Control Module 1 20 Front Bolster if equipped 21 Not Used 22 Not Used 23 Not Used 24 Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning Ignition Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning Auxiliary Number Usage 25 Instrument Cluster Ignition Sensing Diagnostic Module Ignition 26 Tilt Column SEO Tilt Column Lock 1 SEO ...

Page 329: ...sed 42 Euro Trailer if equipped 43 Left Doors 44 Driver Power Seat 45 Not Used 46 Right Heated Cooled Seat 47 Left Heated Cooled Seat 48 Not Used Number Usage 49 Not Used 50 Accessory Power Outlet 2 51 Not Used 52 Retained Accessory Power Accessory Relay 53 Run Crank Relay 54 Not Used 55 Not Used 56 Not Used Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on ...

Page 330: ...hicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Number Usage 1 Not Used Number Usage 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Accessory Power Outlet 4 5 Not Used 6 Not Used 7 Not Used 8 Glove Box 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Steering Wheel Controls 13 Body Control Module 8 14 Not Used 15 Not Used 16 Not Used 17 Not Used ...

Page 331: ...N SW 28 Obstacle Detection USB 29 Radio 30 Not Used 31 Not Used 32 Not Used Number Usage 33 Not Used 34 Not Used 35 Not Used 36 SEO B2 37 SEO 38 Body Control Module 2 39 A C Inverter 40 Not Used 41 Not Used 42 Not Used 43 Not Used 44 Right Door Window Motor 45 Front Blower 46 Body Control Module 6 47 Body Control Module 7 Number Usage 48 Amplifier 49 Right Front Seat 50 Accessory Power Outlet 3 51...

Page 332: ... the panel out by grabbing the finger access slot at the rear edge The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown ISO Mini Relays Usage 1 Rear Defogger Micro Fuses Usage 2 Heated Second Row Seat Left 3 Heated Second Row Seat Right 4 Heated Mirrors 5 Liftgate 6 Glass Breakage 7 Liftglass 8 Liftgate Module Logic 9 Rear Wiper 10 Rear Heater Ventilation and Air Conditi...

Page 333: ...nd where to get service For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer Warning Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout Continued Warning Continued and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The r...

Page 334: ...TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall Original equipment all season tires can be identified by the last two characters of this TPC code which will be MS Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of tracti...

Page 335: ... susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires Tire and or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like potholes or sharp edged objects or when sliding into a curb The warranty does not cover this type of damage Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road ...

Page 336: ...ce with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards DOT Tire Date of Manufacture The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT date of 0310 4 Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers follow...

Page 337: ...er P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association 2 Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall 3 Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in ite...

Page 338: ...ies 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 measured in kPa kilopascal or psi pounds per square inch before a tire has built up heat from driving See Tire Pressure on page 10 45 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and...

Page 339: ...l Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufa...

Page 340: ... testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 56 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb plus the rated cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo w...

Page 341: ... When to Check Check the tires once a month or more Do not forget the spare tire if the vehicle has one See Full Size Spare Tire on page 10 70 for additional information How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold meaning the vehicle has not been ...

Page 342: ...ee Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 and Tire Pressure on page 10 45 Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your 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 ...

Page 343: ...ing properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 48 See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 12 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor Sys...

Page 344: ...re Inspection on page 10 51 Tire Rotation on page 10 52 and Tires on page 10 38 Caution Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty Always use only the GM approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle TPMS Mal...

Page 345: ...ealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message come on and stay on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire wheel position after rotating the vehicle s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors The TPMS sensor matching process should also be performed after replacing a spare ti...

Page 346: ...tion code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 8 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 9 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 10 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear t...

Page 347: ... When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 53 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 58 Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated See Tire Pressure on page 10 45 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Res...

Page 348: ... and Tire Rotation on page 10 52 for additional information The rubber in tires ages over time This also applies to the spare tire if the vehicle has one even if it is never used Multiple factors including temperatures loading conditions and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place GM recommends that tires including the spare if equipped be replaced after six years regardle...

Page 349: ...n all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 10 40 for additional information GM recommends replacing worn tires in complete sets of four Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not replaced at the ...

Page 350: ... Never exceed the winter tires maximum speed capability when using winter tires with a lower speed rating If the vehicle tires must be replaced with a tire that does not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction radial as the original tires Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if no...

Page 351: ...wing information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG system does not apply to deep tread winter tire...

Page 352: ...eneration 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 the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal M...

Page 353: ...ffset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces Replace wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors with new GM original equipment parts Warning Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle Tires can lose air and cause loss of control causing a crash Always use the corre...

Page 354: ...re are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same...

Page 355: ...ack and roll over or fall causing injury or death Find a level place to change the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving Continued Warning Continued 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 For vehicles with four wheel drive with a N Neutral transfer case position be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart w...

Page 356: ...ye bolt will be in a bag secured to the tool bag 1 Pull to open the trim panel door The third row driver side seat may need to be folded to access the trim panel door 2 Lift the acoustic pad to access the jack and tools 3 Turn the wing nut retaining the tool bag 3 counterclockwise to remove it Pull the tool bag toward the front of the vehicle and lift the rear portion of the bag upward to remove i...

Page 357: ... Hole 4 Jack Handle Extensions 5 Wheel Wrench 6 Spare Tire Lock 7 Hoist End of Extension Tool 8 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 9 Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down 10 Tire Wheel Retainer 11 Hoist Cable 1 Open the hoist shaft access door 3 on the bumper to access the spare tire lock 6 If equipped with a hitch cover turn the hitch cover retainers counterclockwise and pull the cover downward to remove it be...

Page 358: ...ole in the rear bumper 8 hoist shaft access hole Be sure the hoist end of the extension 7 connects to the hoist shaft The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 5 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 6 Use the wheel wrench hook to pull ...

Page 359: ...tainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and latch 8 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 59 for more information 2 If the vehicle has a center cap that covers the wheel fasteners place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wh...

Page 360: ...to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground Rear Position Rear Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle use the jack handle 2 and both jack handle extensions 3 Attach the wheel wrench 4 to the jack handle extensions 3 Attach the jack handle 2 to the jack 1 Use the jacking pad 5 provided on the re...

Page 361: ... wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In Continued Warning Continued an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt 8 Put the whee...

Page 362: ...uts See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper Continued Caution Continued sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the w...

Page 363: ...r road tire and wheel assembly must be installed on the tire hoist to use it Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier Refer to the following graphics and instructions to help you 1 Hoist Assembly 2 Hoist Shaft 3 Hoist Shaft Access Cover Hole 4 Jack Handle Extensions 5 Wheel Wrench 6 Spare Tire Lock 7 Hoist End of Extension Tool 8 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 9 Spare Tire V...

Page 364: ... way upward Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice The cable cannot be overtightened 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to turn the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable 8 Reinstall th...

Page 365: ...e Load Limits on page 9 14 For instructions on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Tire Changing on page 10 61 If equipped with a temporary use full size spare tire it is indicated on the tire sidewall See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 10 40 This spare tire should not be driven on over 112 km h 70 mph or 88 km h 55 mph when pulling a trailer at the proper inflation pressure Repair and...

Page 366: ... has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely Warning Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things ...

Page 367: ... gear not N Neutral Caution If any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Whenever possible turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the accessory power outlets Turn off t...

Page 368: ... not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive t...

Page 369: ...ng order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables Towing the Vehicle Caution Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle ma...

Page 370: ...rict airflow and cause damage to the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If using a shield only use one that attaches to the towing vehicle Dinghy Towing Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Caution If the two wheel drive vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Two ...

Page 371: ...ifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 9 34 for the proper procedure Check that the vehicle is in N Neutral by shifting the transmission to R Reverse and then to D Drive There should be no movement of the vehicle while shifting 5 With the transmission in D Drive turn the engine off Caution Failure to disconnect the negative battery cable or to have it contact the terminals can cause ...

Page 372: ...e while shifting 7 Shift the transmission to P Park and turn off the ignition 8 Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle 9 Release the parking brake 10 Reset any lost presets The outside temperature display will default to 32 F but will reset with normal usage Dolly Towing Front Towing Front Wheels Off the Ground Caution If a two wheel drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground t...

Page 373: ...vehicle should not be towed with any wheels on the ground Dolly Towing Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly 3 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 9 39 4 Put the t...

Page 374: ...le care product Caution Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 in to the surface of the vehicle Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals The e symbol is on any underhood compartment electrical center that should not be power washed This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If using an autom...

Page 375: ...ed may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle To keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting This damage would not be covered b...

Page 376: ...se damage to the lamp cover that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Using wax on low gloss black finish stripes can increase the gloss level and create a non uniform finish Clean low gloss stripes with soap and water only Air Intakes Clear debris from the air intakes between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the wind...

Page 377: ...yed with magnesium calcium or sodium chloride These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure Caution To avoid surface damage do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome plated wheels Use only approved cleaners Also never drive a vehicle with ...

Page 378: ...heet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion ...

Page 379: ...with excessive pressure Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers For liquid cleaners use approximately 20 drops per 3 8 L 1 gal of water A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that creates streaks and attracts dirt Do not use solutions that contain strong or caustic soap Do not heavily saturate the upholstery when cleaning Do not use solvents or cleaners contai...

Page 380: ...rea until there is no longer any color transfer from the soil to the cleaning cloth 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution followed only by club soda or plain water If the soil is not completely removed it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot l...

Page 381: ...d solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended Do not use cleaners that increase gloss especially on the instrument panel Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions Caution Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces If an air freshener comes in contact with...

Page 382: ... certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat ...

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Page 384: ...1 14 General Information Your vehicle is an important investment This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance It may also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed Your d...

Page 385: ...vary There may need to be more frequent checks and services The Additional Required Services Normal are for vehicles that Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits Use the recommended fuel See Fuel on page 9 69 Refer to the information in the ...

Page 386: ...Oil changes based on the vehicle s oil life monitor system Tire rotation every 12 000 km 7 500 mi Engine air cleaner filter replacement Passenger compartment air filter replacement Multi point vehicle inspection MPVI performed by a qualified technician Cadillac requires that all Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance services be performed by a Cadillac authorized service dealer Maintenance Schedule Own...

Page 387: ... on page 10 52 Check engine oil level and oil life percentage If needed change engine oil and filter and reset oil life system See Engine Oil on page 10 6 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10 8 Check engine coolant level See Engine Coolant on page 10 12 Check windshield washer fluid level See Washer Fluid on page 10 17 Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination Se...

Page 388: ...l function See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10 23 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check on page 10 24 Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the strut See your de...

Page 389: ...er compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Drain and fill engine cooling system 4 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 5 Replace brake fluid 6 Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal 1 Or every two years whichever comes first More frequent replacement may be needed if...

Page 390: ...e percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter Change transfer case fluid if equipped with 4WD 4 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Drain and fill engine cooling system 5 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 6 Replace br...

Page 391: ...hicles Only Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km 3 000 mi Have underbody flushing service performed See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care on page 10 79 Additional Maintenance and Care Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs To maintain vehicle performance additional maintenance services may be required It is recommended...

Page 392: ... the vehicle s systems and components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks Wi...

Page 393: ... To help keep the vehicle looking like new vehicle care products are available from your dealer For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle s interior and exterior see Interior Care on page 10 83 and Exterior Care on page 10 79 Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted in...

Page 394: ... engine oil See Engine Oil on page 10 6 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 12 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Automatic Transmission 8 Speed DEXRON HP Automati...

Page 395: ...ssion Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Hood Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Power Assist Steps Tailgate Hinge Linkage and Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 in Canada 10953481 Weathe...

Page 396: ...rts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 22845992 A3181C Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 22808781 CF188 Spark Plugs 12622441 41 114 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm 21 7 in 22756331 Passenger Side 55 cm 21 7 in 22756331 Rear 33 cm 13 0 in 22956295 ...

Page 397: ... 11 14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled 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 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

Page 398: ... It can be seen through the windshield from outside The VIN 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 identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for...

Page 399: ...ties Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 16 5 L 17 4 qt Engine Oil with Filter 8 0 L 8 5 qt Fuel Tank Short Wheelbase 98 4 L 26 0 gal Long Wheelbase 119 2 L 31 5 gal Transfer Case Fluid 1 5 L 1 6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft ...

Page 400: ...te 3 1 Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 8431501 2015 crc 8 1 14 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 6 2L V8 J 0 95 1 10mm 0 037 0 043 in ...

Page 401: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 8431501 2015 crc 8 1 14 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 402: ... 13 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 13 Event Data Recorders 13 14 OnStar 13 15 Infotainment System 13 15 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the veh...

Page 403: ...sfied with the new vehicle However if 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 Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interp...

Page 404: ...s We believe our impartial program offers advantages 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 free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 888 446 2000 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitration Program...

Page 405: ...S my cadillac com The Cadillac online owner experience allows interaction with Cadillac and keeps important vehicle specific information in one place Membership Benefits E Vehicle Information Download owner manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G Maintenance Information View maintenance schedules required alerts and OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic information Schedule service appointme...

Page 406: ...umber of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 6 years 110 000 km 70 000 mi 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 Service is not a part of the New V...

Page 407: ...e of contacting a Cadillac advisor and where available a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on site service A dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle co...

Page 408: ...ty related If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer su...

Page 409: ...sage beyond the completion of the repair are also your responsibility It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Contact your dealer for specific availability General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation...

Page 410: ...ned technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and comparable equipment Insuring the Vehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies pro...

Page 411: ...hicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initia...

Page 412: ... Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover see Helm Inc at www helminc com Or write to Helm Incorporated Attention Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth MI 48170 Prices are subject to change without not...

Page 413: ... use this equipment Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation an...

Page 414: ...etroit MI 48232 5169 In Canada call 1 888 446 2000 or write Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example the vehicle uses computer modules to m...

Page 415: ...e recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by ...

Page 416: ... about the vehicle s operation collisions involving the vehicle the use of the vehicle and its features and in certain situations the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle Refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website Infotainment System Using the navigation system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other tri...

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Page 418: ...requires the vehicle battery and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing public emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www onstar co...

Page 419: ...ncy Advisor available 24 7 to Get help for an emergency Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis and evacuation routes OnStar Services Emergency With Automatic Crash Response the OnStar system can automatically connect to an OnStar Emergency Advisor The built in system can automatically connect to help in certain crashes Press to connect to ...

Page 420: ...e Cancel Route 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone Say Cancel route System responds Do you want to cancel directions 2 Say Yes System responds OK request completed thank you goodbye Route Preview 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Route preview System responds with the next three maneuvers Repeat 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Repeat System ...

Page 421: ...ngs will display the WiFi network name SSID passphrase and level of encryption 3 To change the SSID or passphrase press Q or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR to connect with an Advisor OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App If Equipped Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple Android and BlackBerry or Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices From the mobile device check the vehicle s fuel level oil life or tire pr...

Page 422: ... My number System responds Your OnStar Hands Free Calling number is then says the number End a Call Press System responds Call ended Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say Store System responds Please say the number you would like to store 3 Say the entire number without pausing System responds Please say the name tag 4 Pick a name tag System responds About t...

Page 423: ...nt Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain the OnStar service options available How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Turn by Turn Navigation and Hands Free Calling are availabl...

Page 424: ...e services to help subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Press Q for help with Locating a gas station with an attendant to pump gas Finding a hotel restaurant etc that meets accessibility needs Providing directions to the closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired customers whi...

Page 425: ... cellular and GPS signal reception Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity this message may come on Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar servi...

Page 426: ...RTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE Except as contained in this notice the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in a...

Page 427: ...ion and or other materials provided with the distribution The sole exception to this condition is redistribution of a standard UnZipSFX binary including SFXWiz as part of a self extracting archive that is permitted without inclusion of this license as long as the normal SFX banner has not been removed from the binary or disabled 3 Altered versions including but not limited to ports to new operatin...

Page 428: ...Restrain 3 33 Passenger Sensing System 3 35 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 33 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 33 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 32 Where Are the Airbags 3 30 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 39 Passenger Status Indicator 5 17 Readiness Light 5 16 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 39 System Check 3 28 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 19 Alert Lane Change 9 66 Side ...

Page 429: ...lb Replacement 10 27 Headlamp Aiming 10 25 Headlamps 10 26 License Plate Lamps 10 26 Buying New Tires 10 54 C Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance 11 3 Calibration 5 6 California Fuel Requirements 9 70 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 10 2 Warning 10 2 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 9 27 Liftgate 2 14 Winter Driving 9 11 Cargo Cover 4 3...

Page 430: ...r Assistance 13 4 Offices 13 3 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 13 10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 13 1 D Damage Repair Collision 13 8 Danger Warnings and Cautions iv Data Recorders Event 13 14 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 6 4 Defensive Driving 9 3 Delayed Locking 2 13 Distracted Driving 9 2 Dome Lamps 6 7 Door Ajar Light 5 27 Ajar Messag...

Page 431: ...ght 5 24 Cooling System 10 11 Cooling System Messages 5 36 Drive Belt Routing 12 4 Exhaust 9 27 Fan 10 17 Heater 9 23 Oil Life System 10 8 Oil Messages 5 37 Overheating 10 15 Power Messages 5 37 Pressure Light 5 25 Running While Parked 9 28 Starting 9 22 Entry Lighting 6 8 Equipment Towing 9 80 Event Data Recorders 13 14 Exit Lighting 6 9 Extender Safety Belt 3 26 Exterior Lamp Controls 6 1 Exteri...

Page 432: ... 54 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 5 15 Fuel 5 14 Odometer 5 14 Speedometer 5 14 Tachometer 5 14 Trip Odometer 5 14 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 10 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 73 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glass Replacement 10 25 Glove Box 4 2 H Hazard Warning Flashers 6 6 Head Restraints 3 2 Head up Display 5 30 Headlamps Aiming 10 25 Automatic 6 4 Bulb Replacement 10 2...

Page 433: ...inder 6 3 License Plate 10 26 Malfunction Indicator 5 18 Messages 5 38 On Reminder 5 26 Reading 6 8 Lane Change Alert 9 66 Lane Departure Warning LDW 9 68 Lane Departure Warning Light 5 23 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 21 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 3 57 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 49 LED Lighting 10 26 Level Control Automatic 9 44 Liftgate 2 14 Lighter Cigarette 5 9 Lighti...

Page 434: ...enance Records 11 14 Maintenance and Care Additional 11 8 Maintenance Schedule 11 3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 11 Transfer Case 9 34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 5 18 Manual Mode 9 31 Massage 3 9 Memory Features 1 10 Memory Seats 3 7 Messages Airbag System 5 42 Battery Voltage and Charging 5 34 Brake System 5 34 Compass 5 35 Door Ajar 5 36 Engine Cooling System 5 36 Engine Oil 5 37 Engine ...

Page 435: ...Star Navigation 14 3 OnStar Overview 14 1 OnStar Security 14 3 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics 14 5 Ordering Service Publications 13 10 Outlets Power 5 7 Overheating Engine 10 15 P Park Shifting Into 9 25 Shifting Out of 9 26 Parking Brake 9 39 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 24 Over Things That Burn 9 27 Parking or Backing Assistance Systems 9 56 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 5 17 Passenger Co...

Page 436: ...cle Start 2 10 Replacement Glass 10 25 Replacement Bulbs 10 27 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 41 Maintenance 11 13 Replacing Airbag System 3 41 Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash 3 57 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 27 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 13 13 General Motors 13 13 U S Government 13 12 Restraints Where to Put 3 48 Retained Accessory Power RAP 9 24 R...

Page 437: ...k 10 3 Engine Soon Light 5 18 Maintenance Records 11 14 Maintenance General Information 11 1 Parts Identification Label 12 1 Publications Ordering Information 13 10 Scheduling Appointments 13 7 Vehicle Messages 5 42 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 5 22 Services Special Application 11 8 Servicing the Airbag 3 39 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 10 23 Shifting Into Park ...

Page 438: ...s 3 16 Throttle Adjustable 9 19 Time 5 6 Tires 10 38 All Season 10 39 All Terrain 10 40 Buying New Tires 10 54 Chains 10 59 Changing 10 61 Designations 10 42 Different Size 10 55 Full Size Spare 10 70 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 59 Inflation Monitor System 10 48 Inspection 10 51 Low Profile 10 40 Messages 5 43 Pressure 10 47 Tires cont d Pressure Light 5 25 Pressure Monitor System 10 47 Rotation 10 52 ...

Page 439: ...ading 10 56 Universal Remote System 5 54 Operation 5 57 Programming 5 54 Using This Manual iii V Vehicle Alarm System 2 19 Canadian Owners iii Control 9 3 Identification Number VIN 12 1 Load Limits 9 14 Messages 5 34 Personalization 5 46 Reminder Messages 5 45 Remote Start 2 10 Security 2 19 Speed Messages 5 45 Towing 10 74 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 23 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 10 45 Vehicle Data...

Page 440: ... Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 57 Different Size 10 55 Replacement 10 58 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 53 Where to Put the Restraint 3 48 Windows 2 25 Messages 5 46 Power 2 26 Windshield Replacement 10 25 Wiper Washer 5 3 Winter Driving 9 11 Winter Tires 10 39 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 24 Wipers Rear Washer 5 5 ...

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