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Cadillac ESCALADE EXT 2003, Manual


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Page 2: ...Audio System s 3 62 FeaturesandControls 2 1 InstrumentPanel 3 1 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 30 DrivingYourVehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 47 Service 5 3 Fuel...

Page 3: ...u sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No S2318 A First Edition Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer...

Page 4: ...urt you if you were to ignore the symbol means Don t We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about this book This safety this happen I I These mear ____ e i s sometl _ _ t cc wrt I you or otherp...

Page 5: ...abels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along wit...

Page 6: ...LT WHEN AITACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD z SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT...

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Page 8: ...to Put the Restraint 1 38 SafetyBeltUse During Pregnancy 1 21 Top Strap 1 39 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 41 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint D...

Page 9: ...located on the outboard edge of each front seat Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering...

Page 10: ...ated seat off Indicator lights will glow to designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature...

Page 11: ...u buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go intoit receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do...

Page 12: ...tion unless you pull it forward more until another click is heard There are four positions available initial position first click second click and third click After the third position three clicks is...

Page 13: ...the rear head restraints all the way down 2 Pull the seat loop located where the seatback and seat cushion meet The seat will release and allow you to tilt it toward the front of the vehicle 3 Grasp...

Page 14: ...d on the seatbackto be sure it is locked A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be se...

Page 15: ...are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a colli...

Page 16: ...crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehi...

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Page 18: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11...

Page 19: ...de down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety...

Page 20: ...home why should I wear safety belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And ther...

Page 21: ...the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 27 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3...

Page 22: ...be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulde...

Page 23: ...y hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won...

Page 24: ...seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause seriou...

Page 25: ...st like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal i...

Page 26: ...ld move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely in...

Page 27: ...I I I 1 I I I 1 J can be serious injure y atwistedbelt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or...

Page 28: ...way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap p...

Page 29: ...ill engage the child restraint locking feature which may turn off the passenger s frontal air bag If this happens unintentionally just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passen...

Page 30: ...k If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 27 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be ab...

Page 31: ...at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatalinjuries The shoulder belt should go overthe shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces...

Page 32: ...children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for...

Page 33: ...2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt 1 26...

Page 34: ...g enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be jus...

Page 35: ...y below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children...

Page 36: ...e two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one pers...

Page 37: ...Children and Small Adults on page 1 25 If the child is sitting in the center position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s...

Page 38: ...pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the travel...

Page 39: ...t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110...

Page 40: ...Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is de...

Page 41: ...estraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations fo...

Page 42: ...ild s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a bodyarea that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in a...

Page 43: ...f the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body wit...

Page 44: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child...

Page 45: ...er than the front seat General Motors therefore recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing ch...

Page 46: ...eep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no...

Page 47: ...p strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Raise the head res...

Page 48: ...tion on page 1 6for information on folding the rear seatbacks Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle may have the LATCH system If it does you ll find anchors A in the...

Page 49: ...ld restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown here With this system use the LATCH system instead...

Page 50: ...traint in your vehicle Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat...

Page 51: ...3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 44...

Page 52: ...shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child re...

Page 53: ...t Front Seat Position A c l L J in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child re...

Page 54: ...restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right fro...

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Page 56: ...turned off the off indicator will light and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START If the on indicator is lit the passenger s frontal air bag has not been turned off If this ever happens tur...

Page 57: ...ps reduce your chance of CAUTION Continued nrtt I thingsinsidethe i licl x being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replacethem Frontal air bags for the driver a...

Page 58: ...ining control of the vehicle Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door Anyone who is up ag st or very close to any air bag whenit inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bag...

Page 59: ...bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 33 for more information Where Ar...

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Page 61: ...n inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything betweenan occupant andan airbag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering Don t let...

Page 62: ...ned to inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes A side im...

Page 63: ...air bag The inflator the air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules Frontal air bag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel For side impact air bags t...

Page 64: ...ith you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to...

Page 65: ...rontal air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system and when the system commands are bag inflation It records the status of the driver s safety belt usage in a crash...

Page 66: ...isible See Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator on page 3 34 If yourrearview mirror doesn t have either of The passenger sensing system will turn off the right theindicatorspictured then your vehicle do...

Page 67: ...less the air bag is off A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killedif the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child res...

Page 68: ...em is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal air bag when a rear facing infant seat a forward facing child restraint or a booster seat is detected If the child restraint has been installed and t...

Page 69: ...hat person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person isn t sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn...

Page 70: ...frontal air bag See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more onthis including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing syst...

Page 71: ...air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so 4ir bag systems do not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Y...

Page 72: ...r damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip...

Page 73: ...a very minor collision nothing may benecessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severecrash then you need newparts If the LATCH system was being used during a mor...

Page 74: ...our Vehicle 2 28 New Vehicle Break In 2 28 Ignition Positions 2 28 Starting Your Engine 2 29 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 30 Engine Coolant Heater 2 31 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 32 A...

Page 75: ...rogramming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 49 Cargo Cover Panels 2 54 Storage Areas 2 52 All Weather Cargo Area 2 64 Glove Box 2 52 Top Box Storage 2 69 Center Console Storage Area 2 52 Vehicle Personaliza...

Page 76: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave...

Page 77: ...radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions...

Page 78: ...y replacement is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 5 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote...

Page 79: ...can be turned off by pressing the button again or by waiting for 30 seconds or by starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent...

Page 80: ...ry in the keyless entry transmitter do the following Nofice Whenreplacingthebattery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transm...

Page 81: ...ildren who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extremeheat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever...

Page 82: ...g the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use Pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the ke...

Page 83: ...d you and hold it there while you perform the next step 2 Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signaVmultifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the loc...

Page 84: ...ng 1 2 3 Begin with the ignition off Then pull the turn signaVmultifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice Then with the key in L...

Page 85: ...current auto IocMunlock setting will not be modified See your dealer for more information Rear Door Security Locks With this feature you can lock the rear doors so they can t be opened from the inside...

Page 86: ...r will unlock Midgate an bL gerol to drive ______ fhe cargo area covered and the tailgate and the midgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into you vehicle You can t see or smellCO It can...

Page 87: ...gate Release Handle G Window Alignment Arrows Rear Glass Removal and Storage If the removable rear glass is not stored properly it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver Peopl...

Page 88: ...re to fold the seats before removing the rear glass the glass catch release button C will catch the rear glass and prevent it from falling forward Follow the next step to release the button and remove...

Page 89: ...dles to assist you in removing the rear glass 5 Load the rear glass in its storage pocket in the midgate using the lower edge of the rear glass to guide it behind the three rear glass retaining tabs E...

Page 90: ...the lock knob to engage more easily Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position the rear glass is securely stored 7 Push both latch levers A up to the locked position You should hear a click...

Page 91: ...glass so they unlatch 4 With the rear glass tilted at an angle place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window frame 2 Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs...

Page 92: ...sure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame Use the grab handles at the top of the rear glass to assist you 6 Use one hand to push the rear glass flat against the window frame and...

Page 93: ...seats The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold See Rear Seat Operation on page 7 6for more information At this point you may choose to remove the rear gl...

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Page 95: ...t to let the Midgate fall out of your hands as you lower it Raising the Midgate To return the Midgate to its normal position raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion this will help to ensure t...

Page 96: ...ith the removal to avoid possible damage to the vehicle To remove the tailgate do the following 1 Raise the tailgate slightly and release both retaining cable clips To release the retaining cable clip...

Page 97: ...windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the wind...

Page 98: ...u to lower the window without continuously pressingthe switch Press the top of the window switch down briefly to activate the feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express dow...

Page 99: ...parking lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power You can choose different feedback options for the alarm See Driver Informa...

Page 100: ...system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampere...

Page 101: ...st 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline eve...

Page 102: ...n t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damag...

Page 103: ...th the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your e...

Page 104: ...ap the electrical cord The cord is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment near the power steering fluid reservoir 3 P 1 it into a normal grounded 1IO volt AC outlet Plugging the cord i...

Page 105: ...for your shift lever PARK P This position locks your drive wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is danger s to get our vehicle if...

Page 106: ...d lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift into a drive gear while your engine i s racing Notice Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine rac...

Page 107: ...f you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerato...

Page 108: ...t will flash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph 5 km h for at least three seconds To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the bottom...

Page 109: ...ng the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Tow...

Page 110: ...parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave our vehicle with the engine running If y...

Page 111: ...the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You ha...

Page 112: ...nd death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving...

Page 113: ...age with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index I It can be dangerous to getI u rvehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking...

Page 114: ...e and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the comp temp display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more informati...

Page 115: ...the green indicator light turns off Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live...

Page 116: ...zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed push the on off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is di...

Page 117: ...st then press the dots located on the four way control pad to adjust the mirror To fold or unfold the mirrors move the selector switch located above the mirror control to the middle position The mirro...

Page 118: ...is section Your vehicle s mirrors will also be capable of performing the curb view assist mirror function This feature will cause the passenger s and or driver s mirror to tilt to a preselected positi...

Page 119: ...nstar equipped vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue Onstar button to speak to an Onstar advisor 24...

Page 120: ...tertainment and information topics such as traffic and weather reports stock quotes and sports scores You listen to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers and reply with your hands on the wheel a...

Page 121: ...HomeLink Transmitter 2 48...

Page 122: ...dio frequency Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons releasing on...

Page 123: ...two seconds then release Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code device repeat this sequence a third time to com...

Page 124: ...be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 2...

Page 125: ...nsole lid open The console may be equipped with an accessory power outlet inside See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3 21 The rear of the console also has a cupholder that swings down for the rear sea...

Page 126: ...he force sideto side Turn the release knobs on both sides of therail clockwise to tighten it and try to slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure it is tight If you need to carry long ite...

Page 127: ...tice Each cargo cover i s designed to support 250 Ibs 113 kg on topof them Exceeding the weight limit can damage the cargo covers This damage would not be covered by your vehicle s warranty Your vehic...

Page 128: ...of each cargo panel toward you to release unlock the cargo panel latches 3 Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the side rails and set it aside You only need to remove as many cargo panels as ne...

Page 129: ...panel aside After you have removed each cargo panel you can store it within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage bag Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored on...

Page 130: ...u use the storage bag to restrain the cargo panels during driving Before storing the cargo panels be sure that the latches arein the closed locked position The latches arein the closed locked position...

Page 131: ...latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard side of panel with no latches should be facing you as you load the panel 3 Store cargo panel 2 by loadingthe cargopanel with latches down and facing...

Page 132: ...cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard side of panel with no latches should be facing you as you load the panel 5 Zip the bag shut 6 Tighten both straps on the bag by pulli...

Page 133: ...o panels as you wish 1 Remove the cargo panel s from the storage bag You can either leave the bag attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use or you can store it outside of the vehic...

Page 134: ...both left latches away from you to lock the latches remember that there are two latches on each side for panel 1 You should hear a click when each latch locks correctly Lock the remaining two right l...

Page 135: ...the left latch to lock the panel in place You should hear a click when each latch locks correctly Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel do...

Page 136: ...st the other panel and then let the back of the panel down being sure that the alignment pegs align with the receivers see arrow I I 7 Push the latches away from you start with the left latch to lock...

Page 137: ...midgate up or down rear glass in or out allowing the cargo and passenger area to be open to the environment To allow the vehicle to operate in these configurations it is equipped with many different f...

Page 138: ...rainage area around both sides of the cargo box and tailgate side F Rear drains G Cargo floor H Cargo mat central area of mat is intended to be dry Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water ma...

Page 139: ...rains if there seems to be blockage But first you will have to remove the drain grates by pulling them off of the vehicle To remove each drain grate do the following 1 Start with the cargo panels off...

Page 140: ...rate down firmly The grate should clip into place Don t force the grate if it won t clip into place realign the clips with the holes and try again The side rail channels are located on top of both sid...

Page 141: ...irt wood chips pebbles etc you will need to flush the Midgate drain with water But first you will have to remove the drain grate by using the following steps 1 Lower the midgate See Midgate on page 2...

Page 142: ...the edges of the cargo floor mat or take the whole mat out and flush the drains with water Your vehicle is equipped with top box storage units on both side of the vehicle The passenger side top box co...

Page 143: ...sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays If a hand arm or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing the glass panel will stop at th...

Page 144: ...rottle and brake pedals both of the outside mirrors and the radio station presets to your preference 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 for driver 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A doub...

Page 145: ...alized for both driver 1 and driver 2 To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2 do the following 1 Select the desired driver number by pressing and releasing the 1 or 2 button or by pressing t...

Page 146: ...35 Voltmeter Gage 3 36 UltrasonicRearParkingAssist URPA 3 19 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 33 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator 3 34 Brake System Warning Light 3 37 Warning Light 3 38 Traction Off Light...

Page 147: ...Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 94 Care of YourCDs and DVDs 3 95 Care of Your CD Changer 3 95 Care of YourCD and DVD Player 3 96 Cleaning the Video Screen 3 96 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 96 XMTMSatelli...

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Page 150: ...ps Button J FogLamps Button K Driver Information Center DIC Buttons L ParkingBrake Release M TiltLever N Comfort Control System 0 CompactDiscChanger P StorageArea Q Clock R Ultrasonic Rear Parking Ass...

Page 151: ...s are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can use them to warn others Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicl...

Page 152: ...or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically To signal a lane change raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change...

Page 153: ...adlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on This feature lets you use your high beam...

Page 154: ...st the delay settings I HighSpeed For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings 0 Off To stop the wipers move the band to off Be sure to clear ice and sn...

Page 155: ...g your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off Cruise con...

Page 156: ...E light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of cour...

Page 157: ...foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load a...

Page 158: ...eadlamp mode The off mode will cancel when the vehicle is turned off This mode is not available for vehicles first sold in Canada oo Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the park...

Page 159: ...s so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting...

Page 160: ...en the DRL are on only your DRL lamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on The instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark the automatic headlamp syst...

Page 161: ...fog lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps The fog lamps will go off whenever the high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again The fog lamps will...

Page 162: ...opened or closed Dome Override Press this button located below the exterior lamp control to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when a door is opened or remain off To turn the lamps off press...

Page 163: ...urn on or off press the button located next to the lamp The lamps are fixed and cannot be adjusted Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome reading glove box and underhood lamps if...

Page 164: ...lor coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around URPA can be disabled by pressing the on off button located near the climate control system and radio If children some...

Page 165: ...25 4 cm tall but it cannot detect objects that are above the center of the Cadillac crest badge on the tailgate In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object it must be within operating range...

Page 166: ...cessory power outlets One outlet is located in the center console Press the button on the side of the console door to access the outlet There may also be an accessory power outlet located on the back...

Page 167: ...ighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back a...

Page 168: ...vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode See Recirculation later in this section Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature The dis...

Page 169: ...n switch the defrost button the AUTO button or the airconditioning button to turn the system on when it is off Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode 1 Press the AUTO button...

Page 170: ...air in cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature Pressing the fan switch will override this delay...

Page 171: ...ntering your vehicle The light on the recirculation button will glow Thisis helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather...

Page 172: ...ill change to show the temperature setting both arrows and AUTO e Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off k Air Conditioning Off When you turn the air con...

Page 173: ...ndow defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know tha...

Page 174: ...ts This helps airto circulate throughout your vehicle Adding outside equipment to the front of your vehicle such ashood air deflectors etc may affectthe performanceof the heating and air conditioning...

Page 175: ...to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functi...

Page 176: ...er is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and econ...

Page 177: ...eter installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminder Light Wh...

Page 178: ...m is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away If the a...

Page 179: ...e right front passenger s frontal air bag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger air bag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal air bag is enabled may infl...

Page 180: ...itting in the right front passenger seat may nothavethe protectionof the frontal air bag See Air BagReadinessLight inthe Index I Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly wh...

Page 181: ...er at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power When the engine is running the gage show...

Page 182: ...tem inspected right away I I I United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if...

Page 183: ...to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service You will also hear a chime sound when the light is on steady If the regular brake sys...

Page 184: ...city See Engine Overheating on page 5 28 Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission temperature gage When yourignition is on the gageshows the temp...

Page 185: ...e air temperatures hauling a large or heavy load low transmission fluid level high transmission fluid level restricted airflow to the radiator Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicl...

Page 186: ...n control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required 0 Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dea...

Page 187: ...ight off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficientl...

Page 188: ...ntrol systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery ha...

Page 189: ...re is low If you do your engine can becomeso hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Damage to your engine from...

Page 190: ...the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full 9 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it...

Page 191: ...he engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message will appear on the display Pressing any of the four buttons will acknowledge clear most current warnings or service messages Some wa...

Page 192: ...vehicle s average speed for the personal trip PERSONAL YoANNUAL This shows the ratio of personal trip miles to annual miles as a percent You can also reset the PERSONAL XX MI while it is displayed by...

Page 193: ...roll to the hourmeter The hourmeter shows the total number of hours the engine has run Pressing the reset stem on the instrument cluster will also display the hourmeter after the season odometer is di...

Page 194: ...ed eachtime you drive Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST ECON appears in the display Instant fuel economy is how many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting at the par...

Page 195: ...ssing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter labeled 1 or 2 or by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver s door Alarm Warning Type Press the personaliza...

Page 196: ...ee Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 10 Automatic Unlocking Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING appears in the display To select your personalization for automatic unl...

Page 197: ...ss the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on seat position recall see Memory Seat on page 2 71 Perimeter Lighting...

Page 198: ...utton while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To selec...

Page 199: ...ove on to the next feature Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in the display To select your personalization for curb view assist press the select button w...

Page 200: ...owing choices 0 UNITS ENGLISH 0 UNITS METRIC If you choose English all information will be displayed in English units For example distance in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon Choose one of t...

Page 201: ...is section for information on how to reset the message This message will clear itself after 10 seconds until the next igntion cycle OIL LIFE RESET This message will appear on the display for about 10...

Page 202: ...tection mode See Engine Overheating on page 5 28for further information BATTERY NOT CHARGING If the battery is not charging during operation this message will appear on the DIC Driving with this probl...

Page 203: ...elect button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display If the fuel level is low this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime Refuel as soon as possible Pressing...

Page 204: ...h a continous chime 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 will clear and...

Page 205: ...t from the DIC display STABILITY SYS ACTIVE You may see the STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message on the DIC It means that an advanced computer controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go...

Page 206: ...can cause this message to appear One condition is overheating which could occur if Stabilitrak activates continuously for an extended period of time The message will also be displayed if the brake sy...

Page 207: ...ntrols to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system...

Page 208: ...ected type of receive announcements concerning local and programming national emergencies 0 display messages from radio stations and seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon...

Page 209: ...service fee is required in order to receive the XMTMservice For more information contact XMTMat www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Digital Audio Broadcast DAB Canada Only DAB is a Canadian l...

Page 210: ...display is available with the ignition turned off For RDS push this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the na...

Page 211: ...another frequency The display will show your selections 4 SEEK b Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations t...

Page 212: ...Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange or treble level If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange and trebl...

Page 213: ...tion and the display will show the speaker balance To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed The radio wi...

Page 214: ...e display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stati...

Page 215: ...le message is not displayed parts of it will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button repeatedly A new group of words will appear on the display...

Page 216: ...e Your radio can interrupt the play of a cassette CD or XMTM or DAB station Press the TRAF button The radio will seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements When the radio finds a station...

Page 217: ...ng the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Acquiring channel audio text data No action is needed This message should after 4 second delay Your radio system is acquiring...

Page 218: ...t d Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info heft lock active in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If you receive this adio ID label...

Page 219: ...the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending upon the position on the tape If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 secon...

Page 220: ...ure listening A Eject Press this button to stop a tape when it is playing orto eject a tape whenit is not playing Eject may be activatedwith the radiooff Cassette tapes may be loaded withthe radio off...

Page 221: ...or less than eight seconds If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track TRACK and the track number will appear on the...

Page 222: ...the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing...

Page 223: ...ional Digital Versatile Disc DVD Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system The RSE system includes a DVD player a video display screen two sets of wireless headphones and a remote control The RSE system is f...

Page 224: ...video screen display characteristics Menu Navigation Use the arrow keys to navigate through a menu Enter Pressthis button to select items within a menu Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the...

Page 225: ...within 25 to 30 seconds The disc willthen be stored in theDVD player The DVD player will not resume play of this disc automatically DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video scr...

Page 226: ...screen s position as desired When the video screen is not in use push it up into its latched position The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the screen is in either the up or the dow...

Page 227: ...button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews G Source Press this button to toggle...

Page 228: ...d pause of a DVD or CD S Next TracWChapter Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews Bat...

Page 229: ...p them in a cool dry place Make sure that they are installed correctly Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on the front of the DVD console The RCA jacks allow you to con...

Page 230: ...e is audio available See Headphones previously for more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers by using the radio The RSE system may be selected as an audio...

Page 231: ...disc is upside down or is not compatible Press the Display button on the DVDplayer or on the remote control Change the display mode Problem The disc was ejected but it was pulled back into the DVD pl...

Page 232: ...or put in wrong The parental control button might have been pressed The power indicator light will flash If the stop button was pressed one time the DVD player will resume playing where the DVD was st...

Page 233: ...may listen to a cassette tape through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The fro...

Page 234: ...hear the next or the previous selection If the cassette tape on the front radio is in use you cannot seek through different selections on a tape While listening to a CD press the up arrow to hear the...

Page 235: ...Select a position by pressing the desired numbered button with the amber blinking light I f a button is not pressed within five seconds the changer will go to the lowest available position 3 Load the...

Page 236: ...APE DISC button on the radio The CD changer will go to its last played position CD Functions 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for...

Page 237: ...ying a tape and the CD changer if all are loaded Compact Disc Changer Errors CHK CD Check If this message appears on the display it could be for one of the following reasons You are driving on a very...

Page 238: ...M1or XM2 if equipped DAB1 or DAB2 if equipped or a cassette tape or CD The cassette or CD must be loaded to play Available loaded sources are shown on the display as a tape or a CD symbol A SEEK Press...

Page 239: ...e interference Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in...

Page 240: ...eaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the eject butt...

Page 241: ...uarter turn XMTMSatellite Radio Antenna System Your XMTMSatellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception The pe...

Page 242: ...ur All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads 4 17 Driving at Night 4 30 Driving in RainandonWet Roads 4 31 City Driving 4 34 Freeway Driving 4 35 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 36 Highway Hypnosis 4 37...

Page 243: ...driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficu...

Page 244: ...king depends upon four things 0 Theamount of alcohol consumed 0 Thedrinker sbody weight The amount of food that is consumed before and 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to during drinking...

Page 245: ...t BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver witha BAC level of 0 06 percent h...

Page 246: ...r if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You havethree systems that make your vehicle go where you wantit to go They are the brakes the steering and the acce...

Page 247: ...it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some...

Page 248: ...38 Along with ABS your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning DRP system If there s a DRP problem both the brakeand ABS warning lights will come on accompanied bya 10 secondchime The lights and chi...

Page 249: ...won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows orstops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just h...

Page 250: ...c checks to insure there are no problems You may hear or feel the system working This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle The system should initialize before the vehicle r...

Page 251: ...t It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off road conditions where high wheel spin is required See If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 44 Traction Contr...

Page 252: ...e is possible This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty You should immediately reduce engine poweruntil the lights and messages are no longer displayed The traction control system...

Page 253: ...you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Thenyou suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the...

Page 254: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space...

Page 255: ...ing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment...

Page 256: ...lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind s...

Page 257: ...de ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid...

Page 258: ...he great North American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you ve gone right back to...

Page 259: ...can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if th...

Page 260: ...ry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote...

Page 261: ...are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affectsthe steering acceleration and brakin...

Page 262: ...ing can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affec...

Page 263: ...obstructions on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you don t know It st...

Page 264: ...s what you should do Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards Also apply the parking brake If your engine is still running shift the transmission to REVERSE R relea...

Page 265: ...ry to back downthe hill and decide I just can t do it What should I do A Set the parking brake put your transmission in PARK P and turn off the engine Leave the vehicle and go get some help Exit on th...

Page 266: ...ll A hill that s not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across You could roll over if you don t drive straight down Never go downhillwith the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called fr...

Page 267: ...lips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels...

Page 268: ...de and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over Getting out on the downhirl low si...

Page 269: ...example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control ing on frozen lakes ponds...

Page 270: ...derbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braki...

Page 271: ...as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the dayti...

Page 272: ...objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren...

Page 273: ...w signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes c...

Page 274: ...me in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water...

Page 275: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip most large cities You ll save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 35 Try to use the freew...

Page 276: ...ave a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap atclose to the...

Page 277: ...ar comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in I s your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startin...

Page 278: ...t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen The...

Page 279: ...a a Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most impo...

Page 280: ...he lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the ce...

Page 281: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving u...

Page 282: ...not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when yo...

Page 283: ...some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on ex...

Page 284: ...heck around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine on...

Page 285: ...heels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If youleturtiresspin at high s ed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the...

Page 286: ...r pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion...

Page 287: ...ght out Never pull on the hooks at a sidewaysangle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Nofice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle...

Page 288: ...me The two most common types of recreationalvehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towingyour vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on theg...

Page 289: ...hts for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find 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...

Page 290: ...inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Things you put insi...

Page 291: ...thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the height Truck Camper Loading Information Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended to carry a slide in type camper Notice Addingaslide incamper...

Page 292: ...trailer with your vehicle Additional rear axle maintenance is required for a vehicle used to tow a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index To identify the trailering capacity of your...

Page 293: ...selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions See Tow Haul Mode following Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer...

Page 294: ...driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends...

Page 295: ...ler Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the...

Page 296: ...at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Then be sure you don t go over the GVW and rear axle limits for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue I...

Page 297: ...raulic brake system Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the...

Page 298: ...turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make...

Page 299: ...igh altitude on steep uphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission i...

Page 300: ...ll need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t...

Page 301: ...nector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform The Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL wire is tied next to the trailer wiring harness for use with a trailer The seven wire harness contains the...

Page 302: ...atic Transmission Fluid 5 21 Engine Coolant 5 24 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 27 Engine Overheating 5 28 Cooling System 5 30 Engine Fan Noise 5 36 Power Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Flui...

Page 303: ...s 5 94 Cleaning the Outside ofYour Vehicle 5 95 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 72 Sheet Metal Damage 5 97 Finish Damage 5 97 Underbody Maintenance 5 98 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 98 GM Vehicle Care App...

Page 304: ...GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service y...

Page 305: ...ve sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fa...

Page 306: ...octane ot 91 or higher for bestperformance You may also use middle grade or regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but your vehicle s acceleration may be slightly reduced If the octan...

Page 307: ...sion control system to work properly You should not have to add anything to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulatedgasolines may be available in your area...

Page 308: ...wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank el vapor...

Page 309: ...ites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank i s nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap...

Page 310: ...y damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Neve ill L ortable fuel CI while it is in your vehicle Static electricity dis...

Page 311: ...uel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn ontoa hot engine Hood Release T...

Page 312: ...c 0...

Page 313: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTECTM6000 H O V8 engine you will see the following 5 12...

Page 314: ...ering Fluid Reservoir Out of View K BrakeMaster Cylinder Reservoir L UnderhoodFuseBlock M Battery N Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the instrumen...

Page 315: ...in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Comparfment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to d...

Page 316: ...O Notice Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fi...

Page 317: ...urst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also u...

Page 318: ...e starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change th...

Page 319: ...s not reset try the procedure once again If it still does not reset see yourdealer for service What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin an...

Page 320: ...ne when to check the air filter restriction indicator The service window A with the percentage scale shows the amount of engine air cleaner filter life used After changing the engine air cleanedfilter...

Page 321: ...eplace the engine air cleaner filter See Part B Owner Checks and Services on page 6 10 Operating the enL le with the air clean filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only...

Page 322: ...les 166 000 km See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department...

Page 323: ...this cold check you must check the fluid hot before adding fluid Checking the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follow...

Page 324: ...bricants on page 6 17 Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bri...

Page 325: ...COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Notices When adding co...

Page 326: ...d get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you us...

Page 327: ...adiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a l...

Page 328: ...l burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant ona hot engine I I When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed...

Page 329: ...engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Driving extended miles km and or...

Page 330: ...n be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If N...

Page 331: ...s still no sign of steam push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for atleast three minutes while you re parked If you still have thewarning turn o...

Page 332: ...rease when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t...

Page 333: ...ank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows n come out at high speed Never IU rne C...

Page 334: ...u wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a50 50mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant I Notice In cold weather water can fr...

Page 335: ...including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop...

Page 336: ...f start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower...

Page 337: ...conomy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures thefan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages So you may hear an increase in fan nois...

Page 338: ...key off let the engine compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then...

Page 339: ...ield washer fluid reservoir W The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment toward the front of the vehicle on the driver s side Open the cap with the washer symbol on it...

Page 340: ...es won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too muc...

Page 341: ...the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir I With the wrong kinaof fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This...

Page 342: ...u do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brak...

Page 343: ...uble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality...

Page 344: ...California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the batter...

Page 345: ...a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it...

Page 346: ...se these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery The remote positive terminal is located under a red plastic cover near the engine accessory drive bracket To access The remote negativ...

Page 347: ...get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock T...

Page 348: ...e terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Your vehicle s remote negative terminal is marked GND Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step Th...

Page 349: ...for awhile 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jum...

Page 350: ...cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the 4 Disconnect the...

Page 351: ...ctions on page 6 15 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubrican...

Page 352: ...If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler pl...

Page 353: ...Lubricant The proper level is from 5 8 inch to 1 5 8 inch 15 mm to 40 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to the Maintenance S...

Page 354: ...fected Aim adjustment to the low beam may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers for horizontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim If you believe yo...

Page 355: ...The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud The vehicle should be fully assembled and allother work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done attached to it The vehicle should be normally loade...

Page 356: ...need only vertical V up down adjustment follow only the vertical aiming procedure Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket or TI5 Torx screwdriver Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the ho...

Page 357: ...nce from the ground to the aim dot on each low beam lamp Record this distance 3 At the wall or other flat surface measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from Step 2 and draw or tape a ho...

Page 358: ...ve heat build up which maycause damage to the headlamp 5 Turn the vertical aiming screw V until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line The top edge of the cut off should be positioned...

Page 359: ...f you try to service anyof the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may...

Page 360: ...time Running Lamp C SidemarkerLamp D High Beam Headlamp E Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp 1 Open the hood of the vehicle 2 Pry up the eight fastener plugs on the radiator 3 Lift off the radiator co...

Page 361: ...e clips release This will give you the needed clearance for removing the headlamp assembly 5 Remove the horizontal pin from the headlamp assembly by lifting the end of the pin upward until it unsnaps...

Page 362: ...from the front of the vehicle Disconnect the electrical connector from the lower corner of the headlamp assembly This will give you better access to the headlamp assembly 9 Remove the rubber circular...

Page 363: ...ctrical connector to the lower corner of the headlamp assembly 13 Place the connector with the new bulb into the 16 Place the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle being sure to align the lower loca...

Page 364: ...ocking release lever turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly There is no lock for the sidemarker lamp 4 Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket 5 Put the new bu...

Page 365: ...commended that this component be replaced as a unit by your dealer Taillamps A Stop Lampflail Lamp B Turn Signal Lamp Tail Lamp 1 Open the tailgate 2 Removethe two screws from the lamp assembly I C Ba...

Page 366: ...nto the taillamp housing and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks 7 Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws Replacement Bulbs I Exterior Lamp I Bulb Numb...

Page 367: ...are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 I 11 Here s how to remove the shephard s hook type To replace the windshield wiper blade ass...

Page 368: ...serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tire...

Page 369: ...h or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at...

Page 370: ...es as shown on the CertificationRire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and pecifications on page 5 I IO Rust 01 _ kton a wheel or on t...

Page 371: ...ecause of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certificationflire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new...

Page 372: ...your vehicle it is all right to drive with the 16 inch spare tire that came with your vehicle Whennew your vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with the same overall diameter as your vehi...

Page 373: ...requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle...

Page 374: ...erformance on thelaboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive spe...

Page 375: ...replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Using the wrong replacementwheels wheel bolts or w...

Page 376: ...damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type...

Page 377: ...pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tir...

Page 378: ...Tools The jack and wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side seat To remove the jack and wheel blocks do the following Rear Seat Passenger Side Jack Cover I Remove the jack cover...

Page 379: ...the wheel blocks by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 3 Release the bottle jack from its holder by turning the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head from the bracket The tools...

Page 380: ...End of Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire 1 If your vehicle is equipped with a...

Page 381: ...bbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 4 Turn the wheel wrench H counterclockwiseto lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire...

Page 382: ...7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you ll...

Page 383: ...chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently prying the cap out 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nu...

Page 384: ...If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack I Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can dama...

Page 385: ...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 y...

Page 386: ...e The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change awheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper t...

Page 387: ...el wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead to...

Page 388: ...e cap only goes on one way Be sure to line up the tab on the center cap with the indentation on the wheel Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Jack and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the pa...

Page 389: ...Shaft F Hoist End of ExtensionTool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H WheelWrench I JackHandle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem...

Page 390: ...se 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 PUSH PULL 7 Make sure the...

Page 391: ...To store the jack and tools do the following 1 Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the Top Box storage area 3 Replace the jack cover and tighten the jack cover wingnuts 5 90...

Page 392: ...or store a spare tire see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 76 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you shoula stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated Have the...

Page 393: ...etone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reduci...

Page 394: ...loth with lukewarm water and a mild soap 01 saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry 0 For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your de...

Page 395: ...side rear window since they may have to be scrapedoff later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not...

Page 396: ...d stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a...

Page 397: ...However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic...

Page 398: ...damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all pai...

Page 399: ...chy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of...

Page 400: ...ne Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessarv Description Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Dpearance Materials Int d Usage Medium foaming shampoo Cleans...

Page 401: ...rts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label located in the glove box It svery helpful if you ever need to...

Page 402: ...your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 64 Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats d...

Page 403: ...ge Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Instrument Pan...

Page 404: ...Control System Power Door Lock Relay Lock Function 0CK i IInside Rearview Mirror Climate Control System L DOOR DRIVER UNLOCK IPower Door Lock Relay fDriver s Door Unlock Function IGN 0 PCM TCM TBC IGN...

Page 405: ...er IOutlets I LOCKS I Power Door Lock Svstem I Rear Electronic Climate Control CB LT DOORS ILeft Power Window Circuit Breaker I TBC 2B ITruck Bodv Controller I TBC 2A ITruck Body Controller 1 Center I...

Page 406: ...Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fusehelay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse...

Page 407: ...5 106 Replace cover after servicing Remettre le couvercle en place _ c B I 1 IGLOW j I PLUG I 1 OR 1...

Page 408: ...ht Doors Front Climate Control Fan Left Bussed Electrical Center Door Modules Door Locks Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel Accessory PowerRrailer Wiring Brake Feed Anti Lock...

Page 409: ...itch Starter Relay Ride Control Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Relay Back up Lamps Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Fuses RR DEFOG Rear Windo...

Page 410: ...Washer Pump Relay I WIS WASH IWindshield and Rear Window Washer Pump I INFO IOnStar Rear Seat Entertainment RADIO AMP IRadio Amplifier I RH HID IRight Hand High Intensity Discharge Lamp HORN IHorn Fu...

Page 411: ...hecked See Cooling System on page 5 30 Cooling System After refill the level must be rechecked Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating 16 0 L 17 0 quarts range See Engin...

Page 412: ...hange If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built or if you have any questions please contact your GM dealer These specifications are for informa...

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Page 414: ...Year 6 11 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 How This Section is Organized 6 3 At Each FuelFill 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 12 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 15 Steering and Suspension In...

Page 415: ...ation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Ma...

Page 416: ...want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can...

Page 417: ...requent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the main...

Page 418: ...16 Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System or every 12 months whichever occurs first Reset the system Your vehicle...

Page 419: ...joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 68for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0 Check readfr...

Page 420: ...D Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside...

Page 421: ...on page 5 68for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km 0 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and a...

Page 422: ...ure regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service 0 I f you haven t used your vehicle u...

Page 423: ...he proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil onpage 5 13for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on p...

Page 424: ...otate or turn the tire If it moves use the wheel wrenchhatchet to tighten the cable See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 76 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check Your vehicle has an engi...

Page 425: ...exposed to a corrosive environment Starter S itchCI ck When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below I 1 Before you st...

Page 426: ...ady to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to mov...

Page 427: ...he regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do th...

Page 428: ...sion Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper...

Page 429: ...s or at engine oil change intervals check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem Check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hose at tr...

Page 430: ...Brake Fluid or Usage FluidLubricant Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or Washer Solvent eauivalent GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 1052884 in Canada 993294 or eauivalent System Power Steer...

Page 431: ...Superlube Canada 10953474 or equivalent Hood Hinges GM Part No U S 12346241 in Usage GMPartNo U S 12346241 in Handle Pivot Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube Outer Tailgate Fluid Lubricant Weatherstrip...

Page 432: ...erformed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you sho...

Page 433: ...Maintenance Record cont d...

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Page 435: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 22...

Page 436: ...Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Service 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone GM MobilityProgramfor Persons with Reporting Safety Defects 7 9 Government 7 9 Government 7 9 G...

Page 437: ...ada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Plea...

Page 438: ...e mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center at MyGMLink is...

Page 439: ...Spanish Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands Fax Number 313 381 0022 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Os...

Page 440: ...o has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details All TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service...

Page 441: ...ile 50 km radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Reaching Roadside Service Dial the toll free Roa...

Page 442: ...t is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as...

Page 443: ...overage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty c...

Page 444: ...tment of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada...

Page 445: ...r service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 50 00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information ne...

Page 446: ...To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA Mastercard Discove...

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Page 453: ...Vehicle 1 62 WhatWill You See After an Air Bag Inflates 1 56 All Wheel Drive AWD System 2 35 AM 3 94 Analog Clock 3 22 Anti lock Brake System 4 7 Appearance Care 5 95 Care of Safety Belts 5 97 Chemic...

Page 454: ...Lubrication Service Brake Parking System Inspection System Warning Light 4 57 5 43 3 57 2 7 3 18 4 36 3 78 6 12 2 35 6 16 3 37 Brake Adjustment 5 42 Brake Fluid 5 39 Brake Pedal Throttle 2 30 Brake Pe...

Page 455: ...ASHERFLUID 3 58 Checking Brake Fluid 5 40 Checking Coolant 5 26 Checking Engine Oil 5 14 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 98 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 1 35...

Page 456: ...rogram for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Compact Disc Changer Errors 3 92 Compass Calibration 2 43 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Customer Assistance Information cont Reporting Safety Defects to GeneralM...

Page 457: ...Fuses 5 101 Electrochromic Mirror Operation 2 42 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs 3 43 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 19 Battery 5 43 Coolant 5 24 Coolant Heater 2 31 Coolant Temperature Ga...

Page 458: ...Power Steering 5 37 Windshield Washer 5 38 FM Stereo 3 94 Fog Lamps 3 16 Following Distance 4 57 Footnotes 6 5 Front Axle 5 51 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Conta...

Page 459: ...in Roads 4 38 HighwayHypnosis 4 37 Hitches 4 55 HomeLink Transmitter Programming 2 49 HomeLinkOTransmitter 2 48 Hood Checking Things Under 5 10 Release 5 10 Horn 3 6 How the System Works 3 20 How to A...

Page 460: ...ion 6 16 Jump Starting 5 44 K Key Lock Cylinders Service 6 12 Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Lamps Exterior 3 13 Interior 3 17 Lamps On Reminder 3 14 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 14 LATCH System Child Res...

Page 461: ...Maintenance Schedule cont Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 10 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 15 Part D Recommended Fluids and Part E Maintenance...

Page 462: ...Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads 4 17 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 29 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrorwith Curb View Assist 2 45 Convex Mirror 2 44 Heated Mirrors 2 45 Power Mirrors 2 4...

Page 463: ...Questions and AnswersAbout Safety Belts 1 12 Radio Messages 3 71 Radios 3 62 Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player 3 94 Care ofYour CD and DVD Player 3 96 Care ofYour CD Changer 3 95 Care ofYour CDs and D...

Page 464: ...king Your Restraint Systems 1 63 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 64 Checking 1 63 Replacing Parts 1 64 Restraint Systems Restraints Head 1 5 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 29 Right Fr...

Page 465: ...7 10 SERVICERIDE CONTROL 3 58 SERVICESTABILITY 3 60 Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only 3 69 Setting Preset Stations 3 67 Setting the Time 3 62 Setting the Tone Bassflreble 3 67 Sheet Metal Damage 5 97 Shif...

Page 466: ...Compass Display 2 41 Tires cont If a Tire Goes Flat 5 76 Inflation TirePressure 5 68 Inspection and Rotation 5 68 Spare Tire 5 91 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 7...

Page 467: ...it TURN SIGNAL ON 3 58 UltrasonicRearParkingAssist URPA 3 19 Using HomeLinkO 2 51 Using the Recovery Hooks 4 45 Vehicle Control 4 5 Damage Warnings iV Loading 4 48 Symbols iv Number VIN 5 100 Service...

Page 468: ...17 When to Check 5 68 When to CheckandChange 5 21 When to Check Lubricant 5 52 When to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 37 When YouAre Ready to Leave After Parking ona Hill 4 59 Where to Put the Restraint...

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