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4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place

the bottom edge in the lower channel of the
window frame.

Be sure to align the rear
glass side-to-side using
the alignment arrows (G).

5. Apply a firm downward pressure 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.

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Summary of Contents for ESCALADE EXT 2005

Page 1: ...ndicators 3 29 Driver Information Center DIC 3 46 Audio System s 3 66 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 50 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5...

Page 2: ...sold leave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This M...

Page 3: ...ON These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these...

Page 4: ...warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text de...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v...

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...Where to Put the Restraint 1 34 Top Strap 1 35 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 37 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 38 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1...

Page 8: ...ole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle Lower or raise the entire seat cushion by moving the whole control up or down Vertical Control This control adjusts the seatback Move the...

Page 9: ...control To decrease support press and hold the bottom of the control Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Your vehicle may have a memory function which al...

Page 10: ...indicator light on the seatback button will glow to designate that only the seatback is being heated Additional presses of the seatback button will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only...

Page 11: ...e belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the sea...

Page 12: ...the head restraint farther will release it back to the normal upright position The rear head restraints can be slid up or down just as the front head restraints but they do not tilt Rear Seats Rear S...

Page 13: ...he seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CAUTION A sa...

Page 14: ...ou are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle...

Page 15: ...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 veh...

Page 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 10...

Page 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11...

Page 18: ...pside 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 airbags why should I have to wear safet...

Page 19: ...size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Ch...

Page 20: ...on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to...

Page 21: ...o loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury...

Page 22: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause se...

Page 23: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and...

Page 24: ...riously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 25: ...jured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it To u...

Page 26: ...is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 13 The right front passenger s safety belt w...

Page 27: ...latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt...

Page 28: ...cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if t...

Page 29: ...rt guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each passenger in the rear seat Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Remove the guide...

Page 30: ...der If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free When you go in to order it take the...

Page 31: ...nd get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It sho...

Page 32: ...in a rear seat outside position move the child toward the center of the vehicle If the child is sitting in the center position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that...

Page 33: ...his way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap p...

Page 34: ...ildren ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead...

Page 35: ...tem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints wh...

Page 36: ...k and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part...

Page 37: ...or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against...

Page 38: ...es such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and...

Page 39: ...h strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has stra...

Page 40: ...a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the i...

Page 41: ...g a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others requ...

Page 42: ...ng a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Anchor the top strap to one of the...

Page 43: ...eatback s See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 6 for information on folding the rear seatbacks Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires...

Page 44: ...cond row seating positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments...

Page 45: ...seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash...

Page 46: ...re it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint...

Page 47: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 48: ...Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint...

Page 49: ...ht front passenger s position Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint s...

Page 50: ...r around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you e...

Page 51: ...t has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restar...

Page 52: ...inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Frontal airbags for the driver and right front p...

Page 53: ...it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued children and infants Neither...

Page 54: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 48...

Page 55: ...The driver s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door 1 49...

Page 56: ...not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an...

Page 57: ...l deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment i...

Page 58: ...ough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4 16 for tips on off road driving What Makes an Airbag Inflate In an impact of sufficien...

Page 59: ...deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there is...

Page 60: ...e airbag module and seatback for the driver s and right front passenger s side impact airbag Do not open or break the airbag coverings Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the i...

Page 61: ...r sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint ca...

Page 62: ...nt If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer The passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inf...

Page 63: ...or more on this including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat cover...

Page 64: ...f the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipm...

Page 65: ...ure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckl...

Page 66: ...er a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during...

Page 67: ...25 Content Theft Deterrent 2 25 Passlock 2 26 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 27 New Vehicle Break In 2 27 Ignition Positions 2 27 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 28 Starting Your Engine 2 28 Adj...

Page 68: ...sist 2 43 OnStar System 2 44 HomeLink Transmitter 2 46 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 46 Storage Areas 2 50 Glove Box 2 50 Cupholder s 2 50 Instrument Panel Storage Area 2 50 Center Console St...

Page 69: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...cessary 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 Keyless Entry Syste...

Page 72: ...tolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your ve...

Page 73: ...ation 5 Check the operation of the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice t...

Page 74: ...ldren who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever...

Page 75: ...or the liftgate if equipped is open the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed loc...

Page 76: ...RUN then back to LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this the doors will lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second timer will...

Page 77: ...l lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second timer will begin You are now ready to program the automatic door unlock feature 3 Press the unlock side of the power lock switch once You wi...

Page 78: ...ar door The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is engaged unlock the door and open the door from the outs...

Page 79: ...eating or cooling system to its highest speed on the setting that brings in outside air This will force outside air into your vehicle See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 23 If you have...

Page 80: ...spark coming from the latch area To remove the rear glass do the following 1 Fold the rear seats See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 6 for more information The front seats may have to be moved forward s...

Page 81: ...utton C and pull the top of the rear glass toward you using the grab handle s B located at the top of the rear glass 4 With the rear glass tilted toward you lift it out from the lower window frame cha...

Page 82: ...ar glass retaining tabs E Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket with grab handles facing you until the next step 6 Turn both glass lock knobs D located at both top corners of the storage...

Page 83: ...r glass is out and stored properly in the storage pocket Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass do the following 1 Squeeze and pull down the latch levers A located near the upper corn...

Page 84: ...lower channel of the window frame Be sure to align the rear glass side to side using the alignment arrows G 5 Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame...

Page 85: ...ass can be either installed in its normal position or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket To lower the midgate do the following 1 Fold the rear seats The front seats might ha...

Page 86: ...3 Lower the midgate until it is flat Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket 2 20...

Page 87: ...rn the midgate to its normal position raise the midgate up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely This will help to ensure that the midgate closes with enough force to engage...

Page 88: ...o the following 1 Hold the tailgate up slightly raised 2 Release the retaining cable clip by lifting the cable so it is level with the ground and then push the cable clip toward the vehicle 3 Raise th...

Page 89: ...e with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a ve...

Page 90: ...ng the switch Press down fully on the window switch then release to activate the express down mode This mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch To open the window partway press th...

Page 91: ...or is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter the alarm will go off The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will t...

Page 92: ...vehicle should be serviced by your dealer Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition...

Page 93: ...r the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in gui...

Page 94: ...ing Your Engine Your vehicle is equipped with Starter Motor Control This feature assists in starting the engine and protects the electrical system This feature may cause the engine to crank even after...

Page 95: ...p the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or acces...

Page 96: ...e compartment near the power steering fluid reservoir 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the w...

Page 97: ...ss you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you...

Page 98: ...osition is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push...

Page 99: ...ill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place On cold days approximately 3...

Page 100: ...rake 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 edge of the lever located abov...

Page 101: ...it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle w...

Page 102: ...ng 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 have to fully apply your regul...

Page 103: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 104: ...a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 38 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PAR...

Page 105: ...ld the on off button for approximately four seconds until either a flashing F or C appears 2 Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement After approximately four se...

Page 106: ...ot adjusted to account for compass variance the compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following...

Page 107: ...isplay reads a direction Passenger Air Bag Indicator The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons For more information see Passenger Sensing...

Page 108: ...folding mirrors will need to be reset if They are accidently manually folded unfolded The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position The mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving speeds To rese...

Page 109: ...OnStar Compass and Temperature Display on page 2 39 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 drive...

Page 110: ...OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www onstar com or www onstarcanada com OnStar Services The Directions and Connect...

Page 111: ...tual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up to date weather and traffic reports for your area news and sports updates stock quotes entertainment and more You ar...

Page 112: ...tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the...

Page 113: ...r than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3...

Page 114: ...eLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming HomeLink You do not want to repeat Step 1 as this will erase...

Page 115: ...an be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button following this section Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained f...

Page 116: ...y be removed for cleaning by pushing down and then back on the cupholder Instrument Panel Storage Area Your vehicle may have a closed storage area on the instrument panel above the compact disc change...

Page 117: ...on the roof cut a piece of 3 8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load If plywood is used tie it to the siderail supports Tie the load to the crossrails or the side...

Page 118: ...the proper storage location When you put it back always be sure that is securely reattached Notice Exceeding the weight limit of 250 lbs 113 kg can damage the cargo covers and the repairs would not be...

Page 119: ...bottom of the panels will be used as reference when removing storing and reinstalling the panels 2 Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right cargo panel latches located on the bottom of each...

Page 120: ...emove cargo panel 1 but notice that there are four latches to release two left side and two right side latches Set the panel aside After you have removed each cargo panel you can store it within the c...

Page 121: ...rage bag in the cargo storage area by attaching the four clips on the cargo bag to the tie down locations on either side of the storage area Always use the storage bag to store the cargo panels during...

Page 122: ...wing instructions for the proper storage sequence and location for each panel 2 Starting with cargo panel 1 load the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing away from you Panels 3 2...

Page 123: ...argo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with latches down and facing toward you 4 Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing toward you 5 Zip the bag...

Page 124: ...6 Tighten both straps on the bag by pulling on the free end of the straps 7 Close both top and bottom lever locks at the center of the bag to secure tightly 2 58...

Page 125: ...le it is not in use or you can store it outside of the vehicle 2 Starting with cargo panel 1 place the latches in the unlocked position Place cargo panel 1 on the cargo area rails while holding the ba...

Page 126: ...before you can lock the right latch If you do not follow this exactly the cargo cover panels may not lock in place correctly 4 Install cargo cover 2 next Place the latches in the unlocked position Pla...

Page 127: ...cargo cover 3 next Place the latches in the unlocked position Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up Push the panel forward until it is snug...

Page 128: ...ould hear a click when each latch locks correctly Cargo Tie Downs There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that you can use to strap cargo in The tie downs are also used to secure the cargo co...

Page 129: ...rgo box are the top drain grates side rail channels catch cups midgate drain cargo area floor drains and the rubber cargo mat Even when the water management system is working properly and the cover sy...

Page 130: ...the instructions given next in this section for the proper procedures on cleaning each item of the water management system Top Drain Grates Removal and Cleaning The top drain grates are located near...

Page 131: ...ain grate do the following 1 Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate 2 When you are sure that the clips are aligned with the slots push the grate down firmly The grate should clip...

Page 132: ...ith clean water if you notice any debris collecting inside of them When loading cargo into the cargo area be careful not to damage the rails Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning The midgate drain...

Page 133: ...ull it straight out Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate Cargo Area Floor Drains Your vehicle also has four cargo area floor drains located under the cargo mat near the sides of the carg...

Page 134: ...be equipped with a power sliding sunroof To open or close your sunroof the ignition needs to be on or RAP needs to be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 28 Press and release the rear si...

Page 135: ...he forward side of the sunroof button until the glass panel moves to a fully closed position Release and press again to move to the vent position which occurs when the sunroof is fully tilted rearward...

Page 136: ...er s door B Easy Exit Seat This button is used to program and recall the desired driver s seat position when exiting entering the vehicle The seat position can be saved for up to two drivers To store...

Page 137: ...22 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 22 Analog Clock 3 23 Climate Controls 3 23 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 23 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 29 Instrument Pan...

Page 138: ...t System 3 80 Navigation Radio System 3 90 Rear Seat Audio RSA 3 91 CD Changer 3 92 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 95 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 96 Radio Reception 3 97 Care of Your Cassette Tape Play...

Page 139: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 140: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4...

Page 141: ...stem if equipped See Navigation Radio System on page 3 90 H Dome Override Button See Dome Lamps on page 3 18 I Cargo Top Box Lamps Button See Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 3 17 J Fog Lamps Button See F...

Page 142: ...matter what position your key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashe...

Page 143: ...eel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left si...

Page 144: ...ll return by itself when you release it An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash more q...

Page 145: ...m your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you The high beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on Release the lever to return to nor...

Page 146: ...the paddle The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer f...

Page 147: ...uise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You co...

Page 148: ...then release the button and the accelerator pedal You will now cruise at the higher speed If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds cruise control will turn off Move the cruise switch f...

Page 149: ...ol do one of the following Step lightly on the brake pedal move the cruise control switch to off or shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak feature cruise control will...

Page 150: ...he following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 Headlamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and...

Page 151: ...m When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch is in AUTO your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps sid...

Page 152: ...Once you leave the garage it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as...

Page 153: ...the cargo area of your vehicle or in the top box storage units Some vehicles will only have a cargo lamp in the passenger side top box Press the button with this symbol to turn the cargo lamps on or o...

Page 154: ...turn dome lamps off even while a door is opened To return the lamps to automatic operation press the button again and it will return to the out position In this position the dome lamps will come on wh...

Page 155: ...sist URPA system is designed to help you park while the vehicle is in REVERSE R It operates only at very low speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h URPA can help make parking easier and to help you avoid colli...

Page 156: ...nic Rear Park Assist system the driver must check carefully before backing up The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph 5 km h while parking And the system does not detect obje...

Page 157: ...ehicle Notice If you use URPA while the tailgate is lowered it may not detect an object behind your vehicle and you might back into the object and damage your vehicle Always verify the tailgate is clo...

Page 158: ...warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray an...

Page 159: ...lease the button before you get to the desired time 3 Push and release the button to increase the time by one minute increments until the desired time is reached Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climat...

Page 160: ...n this section Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or increase the cabin temperature The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing to th...

Page 161: ...ry If you choose the temperature setting of 60 F 15 C the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at the maximum hea...

Page 162: ...outlets 6 Floor This setting will deliver air to the floor outlets Defog See Defogging and Defrosting later in this section Recirculation Press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering...

Page 163: ...ront defrost defog or recirculation the A C snowflake symbol will turn off but the A C compressor will still run to help prevent fogging On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air...

Page 164: ...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 that the rear window defogger is...

Page 165: ...lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few...

Page 166: ...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 econom...

Page 167: ...otal of the old odometer Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will be provided f...

Page 168: ...ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the...

Page 169: ...comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child...

Page 170: ...harging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is...

Page 171: ...speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in...

Page 172: ...s harder to push or may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 50 CAUTION Your brake system may...

Page 173: ...s and there s a problem with your regular brakes In addition to both lights you will also hear a chime sound on the first occurrence of a problem and each time the vehicle is shut off and then restart...

Page 174: ...em on page 4 8 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the g...

Page 175: ...S HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime will sound Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so Set the parking brake place the transmission in PARK P and allow the engine to idle u...

Page 176: ...his could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the o...

Page 177: ...installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep p...

Page 178: ...your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you...

Page 179: ...manual for changing engine oil Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock system...

Page 180: ...ruise Control on page 3 10 for more information Highbeam On Light This light will come on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 9 Tow Haul Mode Light Thi...

Page 181: ...off before the gage reads full 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 actually took a little...

Page 182: ...o turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3 31 for information on features for vehicles without DIC buttons A 3 Trip Informat...

Page 183: ...eset for TRIP A in either miles or kilometers Trip B Press the trip information button until TRIP B appears on the display This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP B...

Page 184: ...is off Fuel Information Button t Fuel Information Press the fuel information button to scroll through the range fuel used average fuel economy and the engine oil life system Fuel Range Press the fuel...

Page 185: ...LIFE screen and then press and hold the select button for five seconds while ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed OIL LIFE RESET will appear on the display for 10 seconds to let you know the system is reset...

Page 186: ...clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear not correct the problem The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them BATTERY NOT CHARGING...

Page 187: ...should buckle your seat belt If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition is on and the vehicle is in motion the reminder will be repeated If the driver s seat belt is already buckled this messag...

Page 188: ...the trip odometer reset stem will clear the message from the DIC display This message will clear itself after 10 seconds until the next ignition cycle CHECK TIRE PRESSURE If low tire pressure is detec...

Page 189: ...splay ENGINE OVERHEATED If the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation this message will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it...

Page 190: ...vehicle is not equipped with the four DIC buttons pressing the trip odometer reset stem will clear the message from the DIC display LOW COOLANT LEVEL If your vehicle has a low coolant sensor and the e...

Page 191: ...he trip odometer reset stem will clear the message from the DIC display REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message is displayed and a chime will sound when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the e...

Page 192: ...M If a problem occurs with the brake system this message will appear on the DIC If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message...

Page 193: ...s on it means there is a problem You should see your GM dealer for service The vehicle is safe to drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingly Fo...

Page 194: ...e s fuel cap is not tightened properly this message may appear along with the check engine light on the instrument panel See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 40 Reinstall the fuel cap making sure...

Page 195: ...tice a change in the transmission shifting patterns When the transmission fluid temperature returns to normal the display will turn off and the transmission shifting patterns will return to normal Not...

Page 196: ...been changed from their default state since then To change feature preferences make sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK P Press the customization button to scroll through the available...

Page 197: ...wer lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter and a door or the tailgate is open the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors and tailgate until five seconds after the last door...

Page 198: ...ton while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display To select your preference...

Page 199: ...omization button until PERIMETER LIGHTS appears in the display To select your preference for perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS is displayed on the DIC Pressing the sele...

Page 200: ...tside mirrors will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and mo...

Page 201: ...ou see the language that you would like release both buttons The DIC will then display the information in the language you chose You can also scroll through the different languages by pressing and hol...

Page 202: ...eature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 28 for more information Setting the...

Page 203: ...adio stations This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect info...

Page 204: ...channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the INFO knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob until you hear a be...

Page 205: ...to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a stron...

Page 206: ...tem allows you to choose from four different equalization settings normal driver rear and spacious These settings can be used while listening to the radio cassette or the CD player NORMAL This setting...

Page 207: ...io cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to SCAN Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the follow...

Page 208: ...rs etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on t...

Page 209: ...en area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disapp...

Page 210: ...The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle...

Page 211: ...must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for...

Page 212: ...election for scan to work BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC...

Page 213: ...erride feature will remain active until the eject button is pressed Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing If you want...

Page 214: ...ed time of the track will appear on the display 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ON will appear on the display RDM T and the track numbe...

Page 215: ...rectly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provid...

Page 216: ...o so Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light...

Page 217: ...ideo and the red and white connectors input right and left audio Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system co...

Page 218: ...e on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on Refer to Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 3 91 for more information Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the...

Page 219: ...dio with Six Disc CD if equipped or use XM Satellite Radio Service if equipped you will hear the audio for these sources instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE If an error...

Page 220: ...that are highlighted in any menu Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will aut...

Page 221: ...signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section Objects blocking the line of sigh...

Page 222: ...e current track or chapter Press this button again to return to the previous track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews 1 through 0 Num...

Page 223: ...previews s Play Pause Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD When the...

Page 224: ...display mode settings in the display menu Problem Recommended Action The disc was ejected but it was pulled back into the DVD player The disc is being stored in the DVD player Press the eject button...

Page 225: ...remove the disc from the DVD player This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes Check for obstructions l...

Page 226: ...e with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to t...

Page 227: ...e front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will not be able to control the sour...

Page 228: ...istening to a cassette tape When a CD is playing press this button to go to the beginning of the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD When a CD is playing in...

Page 229: ...Ds are loaded into all of the desired positions If you do not wish to load all of the positions cancel loading by pressing a button with a green flashing indicator light or wait 20 seconds for the cha...

Page 230: ...isplay 6 RDM Random Press and release this pushbutton to hear all of the tracks on all of the loaded CDs in random rather than sequential order RDM ALL will appear on the display Press and hold this p...

Page 231: ...playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it dow...

Page 232: ...buttons The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if multiple...

Page 233: ...duced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they are not they may not operate...

Page 234: ...er 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 the player is cleaned press and hold the eject button...

Page 235: ...o reception The performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM system Make sure that the X...

Page 236: ...NOTES 3 100...

Page 237: ...our All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads 4 16 Driving at Night 4 29 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 30 City Driving 4 33 Freeway Driving 4 34 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 35 Highway Hypnosis...

Page 238: ...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 239: ...rinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to...

Page 240: ...ls 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 with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has double...

Page 241: ...ee StabiliTrak System on page 4 8 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring u...

Page 242: ...ke Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic bra...

Page 243: ...out to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The compute...

Page 244: ...cle speed wheel to body position lift dive and steering position of the vehicle The controller then sends signals to each shock absorber to independently adjust the damping level to provide the optimu...

Page 245: ...en the computer senses that your vehicle is just starting to spin as it might if you hit a patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road When the system activates you may hear a noise or feel a vibr...

Page 246: ...hile driving If you turn off StabiliTrak only the brake traction control portion of traction control will work The engine speed management will be disabled In this state engine power is not reduced au...

Page 247: ...liTrak may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle you should see your dealer for service S...

Page 248: ...as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait...

Page 249: ...reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you...

Page 250: ...is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too clos...

Page 251: ...ttle to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires...

Page 252: ...and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads Many of the same design features...

Page 253: ...orward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain does not toss things around CAUTION Cargo on the load floor...

Page 254: ...ass 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 area...

Page 255: ...rain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand...

Page 256: ...ions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Drivi...

Page 257: ...art way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decid...

Page 258: ...ehicle stalls or is about to stall and I cannot make it up the hill A If this happens there are some things you should do and there are some things you must not do First here is what you should do Pus...

Page 259: ...our vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control Instead apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift to REVERSE R release the parking bra...

Page 260: ...r vehicle under control at all times CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes li...

Page 261: ...ht up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline...

Page 262: ...hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill What should I do A If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side...

Page 263: ...a change in wheel traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand such as on beaches or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect...

Page 264: ...wet it may take you longer to stop CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow wat...

Page 265: ...and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place a...

Page 266: ...atedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps...

Page 267: ...s 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 can cau...

Page 268: ...hrough your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water driv...

Page 269: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See...

Page 270: ...e 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 at close to the...

Page 271: ...y Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before sta...

Page 272: ...it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your...

Page 273: ...ork of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle...

Page 274: ...a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sur...

Page 275: ...improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See...

Page 276: ...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 have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a bla...

Page 277: ...ong as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the b...

Page 278: ...your transmission For more information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 76 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will...

Page 279: ...ace where you can continue driving CAUTION These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and...

Page 280: ...or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and cra...

Page 281: ...rs that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lugg...

Page 282: ...nt Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight...

Page 283: ...itions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is attached to the...

Page 284: ...make sure they are properly secured CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do...

Page 285: ...Road Driving under Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4 16 Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you can carry ins...

Page 286: ...t is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the height Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need t...

Page 287: ...lling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your dealer for importan...

Page 288: ...IRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear 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 wi...

Page 289: ...uminate to indicate that tow haul mode has been selected The vehicle will automatically turn off tow haul every time it is started Operating the vehicle in tow haul when lightly loaded or with no trai...

Page 290: ...he maximum trailer weight Notice Using a fifth wheel or goose neck hitch device on your vehicle could damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not use a fifth wheel or g...

Page 291: ...4 44 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B up to a maximum of 600 lbs 272...

Page 292: ...u use a weight distributing hitch make sure you don t go over the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crossw...

Page 293: ...ce your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak your trailer brake system cannot tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experie...

Page 294: ...be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or...

Page 295: ...ude 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 in PARK P...

Page 296: ...this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered...

Page 297: ...en Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake Electric Brake Control Jumper This harness may be included with your vehicle a...

Page 298: ...Use this adapter to connect a standard four way round pin connector to the seven wire harness on your vehicle Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up The flip cap on the vehicle s seven wire harn...

Page 299: ...ure Cap 5 26 Engine Overheating 5 26 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 28 Cooling System 5 29 Engine Fan Noise 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 37 Batte...

Page 300: ...98 Speaker Covers 5 98 Glass Surfaces 5 98 Care of Safety Belts 5 99 Weatherstrips 5 99 Washing Your Vehicle 5 99 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 100 Finish Care 5 100 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5...

Page 301: ...ant to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of...

Page 302: ...1 58 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 15 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle...

Page 303: ...asoline rated at 87 octane or higher but your vehicle s acceleration may be slightly reduced If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoli...

Page 304: ...in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you...

Page 305: ...the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this...

Page 306: ...cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you loosen it CAUTION If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be...

Page 307: ...for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on...

Page 308: ...ings that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burn...

Page 309: ...the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille 3 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then pull down the hood...

Page 310: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC 6000 High Output V8 engine here is what you will see 5 12...

Page 311: ...Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 41 J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Out of View See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 35 K Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 37 L...

Page 312: ...e quart of oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 115 Notice Do not add too muc...

Page 313: ...has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and hav...

Page 314: ...temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the syste...

Page 315: ...conds the system is resetting 3 Turn the key to LOCK If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure If it stil...

Page 316: ...miles 83 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect Vehicles with an Ai...

Page 317: ...compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle 2 Loosen the screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover 3 Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken t...

Page 318: ...eaner filter off Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter e...

Page 319: ...vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and...

Page 320: ...el The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross hatched area for a hot check Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accura...

Page 321: ...all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your...

Page 322: ...ne could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice...

Page 323: ...surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If your vehicle is equipped with the LOW COOLANT LEVEL message and it comes on and stays on it means you are low on e...

Page 324: ...ccur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel cluster See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page...

Page 325: ...le can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5 28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency...

Page 326: ...wn Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode later in this section You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an o...

Page 327: ...ing Fan If Equipped CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood elec...

Page 328: ...t is not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine If there seems to be no leak and your vehicle is equipped with an engine driven cooling fan start the engine again and see if the fan speed incr...

Page 329: ...ap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if...

Page 330: ...e 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly count...

Page 331: ...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 If the level is lower add more of the proper mi...

Page 332: ...merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine It wi...

Page 333: ...Check Power Steering Fluid Locate the cap with this symbol See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location To check the power steering fluid do the following 1 Turn the k...

Page 334: ...cycle When the LOW WASHER FLUID message is displayed you will need to add washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the ta...

Page 335: ...brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you w...

Page 336: ...nd the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at...

Page 337: ...kes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque speci...

Page 338: ...ent Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and re...

Page 339: ...ld damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both v...

Page 340: ...arks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the positive and negative terminal locations of the other vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive jump sta...

Page 341: ...5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you...

Page 342: ...ck to the battery is much less Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Your vehicle s remote negative terminal is marked GND 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the en...

Page 343: ...sary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant...

Page 344: ...ired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface 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...

Page 345: ...e level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level from 1 2 inch 12...

Page 346: ...roperly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle should be pl...

Page 347: ...ure If you believe your headlamps need only vertical V up down adjustment follow only the vertical aiming procedure Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket or T15 Torx screwdriver Headl...

Page 348: ...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 349: ...ive heat build up which may cause 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 positione...

Page 350: ...vice any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them Your vehicle may have HID headlamps After your vehicle s HID headlamp bulb has...

Page 351: ...am Headlamp E Front Parking Turn Signal Lamp To replace a headlamp bulb do the following 1 Open the hood of the vehicle See Hood Release on page 5 10 for more information 2 Pry up the eight fastener p...

Page 352: ...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 353: ...rom the lower corner of the headlamp assembly This will give you better access to the headlamp assembly 9 Remove the rubber circular shaped bulb cap of the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly 10...

Page 354: ...d then down into position 14 Install the two pins and snap the ends into their locked position 15 Reinstall the grille and radiator cover by reversing the removal procedure described previously Front...

Page 355: ...erclockwise 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 bulb into the bulb socket 6 Put the bulb socket i...

Page 356: ...o 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 Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Bac...

Page 357: ...types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Lift the wip...

Page 358: ...too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 44 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause...

Page 359: ...uidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards...

Page 360: ...ederal safety guidelines C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration For information on recommended...

Page 361: ...to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number tha...

Page 362: ...kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 66 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment includin...

Page 363: ...olding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Reco...

Page 364: ...weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire...

Page 365: ...ood quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflate...

Page 366: ...ndicated on the vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency...

Page 367: ...uble horn chirp will sound and the TPM low tire warning light will begin to flash The double horn chirp and flashing TPM warning light indicate that the TPM matching process has started The TPM warnin...

Page 368: ...ency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry and Science Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry and Science Canada Oper...

Page 369: ...age 4 44 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 66 for more information Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 115 CA...

Page 370: ...here they can be found on your vehicle The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specifications TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires...

Page 371: ...your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle U...

Page 372: ...e traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The...

Page 373: ...the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the ri...

Page 374: ...cause 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 anothe...

Page 375: ...may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may...

Page 376: ...Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more cer...

Page 377: ...jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the jack cover off A Wheel Blocks B Knob C Wing Nut D Retaining Hook E Jack F Jack Head G Mounting Bracket 2 Relea...

Page 378: ...ols do the following 1 Open the top door on the passenger s side top box storage box Use the ignition door key to unlock it if it is locked See Top Box Storage on page 2 68 for more information on the...

Page 379: ...t Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extensions J Hoist Lock If Equipped To lower the spare tire do the following 1 Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remov...

Page 380: ...rench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch Syst...

Page 381: ...ove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you ll be using include the jack A the wheel blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 1 Remove the center cap by...

Page 382: ...se locations A front position and B rear position are the general area of jack placement See the following text and art for the exact jack placement CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked u...

Page 383: ...ach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension Attach the jack handle to the jack Position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame sections overlap Rear Tire Flat If the flat tir...

Page 384: ...the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust o...

Page 385: ...d lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightene...

Page 386: ...cle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle For the secondary latch to work the...

Page 387: ...ench counterclockwise three or four turns 4 Repeat this procedure at least two times If the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 79 5 If...

Page 388: ...spare tire 10 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting 11 Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place The secondary...

Page 389: ...t handle extension and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way 14 Tilt the retainer D at the end of the c...

Page 390: ...n extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the wheel Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the...

Page 391: ...underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench H and extensions I together 4 Insert the hoist end F through the hole G in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 5 Raise the tire partway upward Mak...

Page 392: ...spare tire lock if equipped 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 2 Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together...

Page 393: ...ire will be available in case you need it again Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires those originally installed on your vehicle This spare tire was developed for use o...

Page 394: ...lean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn To avoid forming a ring on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Most stains can be removed with c...

Page 395: ...abric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup black coffee egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed using the club soda water instructions given ear...

Page 396: ...nterior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy wat...

Page 397: ...ntion and durability The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car w...

Page 398: ...eign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they rema...

Page 399: ...ome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice U...

Page 400: ...dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the...

Page 401: ...e wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and ot...

Page 402: ...abels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replaceme...

Page 403: ...ed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the c...

Page 404: ...of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door These can be used to replace a bad fuse However make sure it i...

Page 405: ...troller VEH CHMSL Vehicle and Trailer High Mounted Stoplamp LT TRLR ST TRN Left Turn Signal Stop Trailer Fuses Usage LT TRN Left Turn Signals and Sidemarkers VEH STOP Vehicle Stoplamps Brake Module El...

Page 406: ...d Lamps Harness Connector TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter Not Used SL RIDE Ride Control Not Used HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector 2 BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HD...

Page 407: ...the driver s side of the vehicle near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out S...

Page 408: ...5 110...

Page 409: ...r Modules Door Locks Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Cargo Area and Instrument Panel STUD 2 Accessory Power Trailer Wiring Brake Feed Fuses Usage ABS Anti Lock Brakes VSES ECAS Vehicle Stability IGN A Ign...

Page 410: ...ning Relay Turn Signal Hazard Switch Starter Relay RTD Ride Control TRL B U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Fuses Usage PCM B Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump F PMP Fuel Pump Relay O2A Oxygen Sensors B...

Page 411: ...r RADIO Audio System SEO B1 Mid Bussed Electrical Center HomeLink Rear Heated Seats LO HDLP LT Headlamp Low Beam Left Fuses Usage BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System CRNK Starting System LO...

Page 412: ...t on the driver s side of the vehicle next to the underhood fuse block Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block Fuses Usage COOL FAN Cooling Fan COOL FAN Cooling Fan Relay Fuse COOL FAN Cooli...

Page 413: ...oling System Engine Driven Fan Electric Engine Cooling Fan 16 0 quarts 16 7 quarts 15 1 L 15 8 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Fuel Tank 31 0 gallons 117 0 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190 Y...

Page 414: ...NOTES 5 116...

Page 415: ...ule 6 3 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Rec...

Page 416: ...ry to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenanc...

Page 417: ...ts are driven off road in the recommended manner See Operating Your All Wheel Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4 16 use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 The services in Schedu...

Page 418: ...GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 0...

Page 419: ...page 5 18 An Emission Control Service See footnotes and k Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 60 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and winds...

Page 420: ...07 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter...

Page 421: ...ure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintena...

Page 422: ...Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance f Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood latch assembly secon...

Page 423: ...gine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 for further details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at th...

Page 424: ...position contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle...

Page 425: ...egular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking bra...

Page 426: ...ant on page 5 23 Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Power Steering System G...

Page 427: ...ng requirements of GM 9985830 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Usage Fluid Lubricant Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant...

Page 428: ...by name part number or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25313349 A1518C Oil Filter 88984215 PF46 Spark Plugs 1257116...

Page 429: ...med in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages Also...

Page 430: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16...

Page 431: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17...

Page 432: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18...

Page 433: ...Program 7 6 Roadside Service 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Governme...

Page 434: ...TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center 24 hours a d...

Page 435: ...e Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally b...

Page 436: ...States only Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com United States or My GM Canada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text Telephon...

Page 437: ...tance General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 888 446 2000 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TT...

Page 438: ...IVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Service Cadillac s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service It provides every Cadillac owner with the ad...

Page 439: ...ls and rental car Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada an advisor is available to assist you over the phone A dealer technician if available can travel to yo...

Page 440: ...ptions are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service you shou...

Page 441: ...ental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible...

Page 442: ...Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle posi...

Page 443: ...ts Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the Nat...

Page 444: ...006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 In Canada please call us at 1 888 446 2000 Or write Canadian Cadillac Customer Communic...

Page 445: ...Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications...

Page 446: ...NOTES 7 14...

Page 447: ...All Wheel Drive AWD System 2 34 Analog Clock 3 23 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 99 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 99 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 37 Appea...

Page 448: ...4 6 Emergencies 4 8 Parking 2 34 System Warning Light 3 35 Brake Pedal Throttle 2 29 Brakes 5 37 Braking 4 5 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 27 Bulb Replacement 5 52 Front Turn Signa...

Page 449: ...Put the Restraint 1 34 Chime Level Adjustment 3 99 Cigarette Lighter 3 22 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 5 101 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 100 Fabric Carpet 5 96 Cleaning cont Finish Care 5 100 Glass Surfaces...

Page 450: ...Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamps 3 18 Door Delayed Locking 2 9 Locks 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Rear Door Security Locks 2 12 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 13 Driver In...

Page 451: ...4 Exterior Cargo Lamps 3 17 Exterior Lamps 3 13 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 18 Finish Damage 5 102 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 99 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 77 Flat Tire Changing 5 78 Flat Tire Storing...

Page 452: ...ime Running Lamps 3 15 Flash to Pass 3 9 Headlamps cont Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps 5 56 Halogen Bulbs 5 52 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 5 52 High Low Beam Changer...

Page 453: ...ning 3 37 Light cont Brake System Warning 3 35 Charging System 3 34 Cruise Control 3 44 Highbeam On 3 44 Low Fuel Warning 3 45 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light 3 37 Malfunction Indicator 3 40 Passenger...

Page 454: ...Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 50 Midgate 2 13 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 2 39 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist 2 43 Outs...

Page 455: ...ck 2 26 Power Accessory Outlets 3 22 Door Locks 2 9 Electrical System 5 105 Power cont Lumbar Controls 1 3 Retained Accessory RAP 2 28 Seat 1 2 Steering Fluid 5 35 Windows 2 24 Programmable Automatic...

Page 456: ...overnment 7 12 General Motors 7 12 United States Government 7 11 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 59 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 60 Restraint Systems Check...

Page 457: ...cing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 58 Setting the Time 3 66 Sheet Metal Damage 5 102 Shifting Into Park P 2 35 Shifting Out of Park P 2 36 Signals Turn and Lane Change 3 8 Spare Tire 5 95 Installing...

Page 458: ...ndary Latch System 5 88 Spare Tire 5 95 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 92 Tires cont Tire Sidewall Labelling 5 61 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 64 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 73 Whee...

Page 459: ...lization Memory Seat 2 69 Ventilation Adjustment 3 28 Visors 2 24 Voltmeter Gage 3 35 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 29 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 50 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Oth...

Page 460: ...X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 99 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14...

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